完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
1.With many more trees ________________, the farmers refused to take a rest, for fear of missing the best planting time.（plant）
还要栽很多树，农民担心错过最佳栽种季节，都不愿休息。
2.________________ the possible snowstorm at hand, they determined to stay at home for the holiday.（inform）
得到通知可能有暴风雪即将到来，他们决定假期呆在家里。
3.I really want to know ________________ that Gangnan style is so popular all over the world.（why）
我真的想知道是为什么江南style如此风靡全世界。
4.Thank you for your help! Otherwise we ________________ the project on time.（complete）
非常感谢你的帮助！否则我们不会按时完成这项工程。
5.This is the most attractive book ________________.（read）
这是我所看过的最吸引人的一本书。
6.Mary left home after graduation and never ________________ since then.（hear）
玛丽毕业后就离开了家，从此我们再也没有收到她的来信。
7.Just accept them for who they are ，and give them encouragement to ________________ as you do.（live）
接受他们的现状并给予他们鼓励，让他们和你们一样过上丰富多彩而又充实的生活。
8.The rooms were in a total mess when we came back form Wuhan——the house seemed ________________.（break）
当我们从武汉回来时发现屋里一片狼藉——好像有人闯进来过。
9.If you can win the game today, ________________ to go on a holiday next month.（allow）
如果今天你赢了这场比赛，下个月就允许你去度假。
10.________________ matters most in the face of danger.（stay）
面对危险时最为重要的是我们应该保持镇静。
Scientists have transformed men’s minds into a virtual（虚拟的）woman’s body in an experiment that could throw light upon how humans distinguish themselves form others.
In a study at Barcelona University, men wore a virtual reality headset that allowed them to see and hear the world as a female character. When they looked down, they could even see their new body and clothes.
The “body－swapping” effect was so convincing that the men’s sense of self was transferred into the virtual woman, causing them to react to events in the virtual world they were immersed（沉浸）. “This work opens up another avenue for virtual reality, which is not just to transform your sense of place, but also your sense of self,” said Mel Slater, “If you can temporarily give people the illusion that their bodies are different, then the evidence suggests it also affects their behavior and the way they think. They can have new experiences: a person who is thin can know what it is like to be fat. A man can have an experience of what it’s like to be a woman.”
During the experiment, a “female” approached and hit the face of the character another man was playing. “Their reaction was immediate,” said Slate. “They would take in a quick breath and maybe flinch（退缩）. The more people reported being in the girl’s body, the stronger physical reaction they had.” But in all cases, the feeling was temporary and lasted only as long as the study.
The study shows that our minds have a very fluid picture of our bodies. The research is expected to shed light on the puzzle of how our brain tells the difference between a part of our own body and something else in the wider world. Thus the work might improve the conditions for those who have experienced strokes by placing them in a world that helps them to use their bodies to the full again.
1.How can a man’s mind get into a woman’s body?
A．by distinguishing themselves from women
B．by taking part in an activity actively
C．by wearing a special device（设备）
D．by transforming his sense of place
2.Of the following statements, which we can’t infer from the passage?
A．Men in the experiment can temporarily have the wrong feeling that they are women.
B．When hit, the men in the virtual world will react angrily to it.
C．As soon as the experiment is finished, the men will return to the normal state
D．Probably, this study can be applied to medical fields and benefit humans.
3.What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A．to introduce an interesting and advanced study
B．to inform us of the latest development of virtual reality
C．to illustrate the importance of virtual reality
D．to build up our confidence to fight stroke
For some reason, it takes constant reminders that we primates（灵长目）need nurturing.
In a recent study of 46 baby chimpanzee（黑猩猩）orphans, Kim Bard of the University of Portsmouth in England and her colleagues demonstrated that primate babies that have tight relationships with mother figures do much better on cognitive（认知）tests than babies who receive only food, shelter, and friendship with peers. But this is not breaking mews. In fact, it’s old news.
In the 1950s, Harry Harlow conducted a series of experiments with baby monkeys that showed, without doubt, that lack of love and comfort makes for a crazy monkey.
Harlow constructed a cage that included a wire monkey “mother” topped with a plastic face. In this wire he fixed Mom with a milk bottle. The cage also held another wire mother covered with terry cloth. The baby monkeys spent all their time with the cloth mother and only went to the wire mother to feed, demonstrating that a soft touch beat something to eat any day.
Harlow’s monkey work was important because, at the time, child care “experts” and everybody’s grandmother had a “no touch, no comfort” policy toward children. They advised parents not to respond to crying babies, felt babies should sleep alone to grow up independent, and for God’s sake put those kids down. But Harlow’s work changed all that. Mothers were soon permitted to have their newborns next to them in the hospital.
The current chimp research based on Harlow’s work shows that mother love not only makes for a psychologically well-adjusted child, but also makes for a smart kid. Bard and her colleagues evaluated the abilities of the chimps when they were 12 months old with standard human tests for children of that age, tests that ask little kids to imitate some action.
The highly raised chimps did better than the ones that were not loved, and what do you know, the well-raised chimps did even better than human kids on this small IQ test.
So we hear it once again. We are primates, social animals which need care and love. We need to be held and talked to and made to feel that at least one person wants to be with us all the time. And if we get that kind of connection, we are sure to be fine, even better than fine.
1.The study Kim Bard and his colleagues did ______.
A．included 46 baby and mother monkeys
B．was nothing new to people about the findings
C．showed that many chimpanzees lacked love when they were young
D．showed that many chimpanzees had good relationships with their mothers
2.Why was Harlow’s monkey work important?
A．Because the “no touch, no comfort” policy toward children was quite right.
B．Because parents were advised not to respond to babies’ crying.
C．Because Harlow’s work changed people’s former belief in child care.
D．Because mothers were not allowed to have their newborns next to them in the hospital.
3.Harlow built two “mothers” for baby monkeys to ______.
A．make them live comfortably B．let them have more choices
C．give them more love D．make a comparison
4.Which of the following is TURE according to the text?
A．Well-raised chimps always do even better than human kids.
B．A 12-month chimps is far cleverer than a child of that age.
C．The newborns were not allowed to be with their mothers in the past in the hospital.
D．Constantly touching the baby can make it feel safer.
My son loves video games very much. He spends hours every day playing video games in his room. Is there any redeeming（补偿的）educational value to video games? Some seem like they could help him learn strategy. But I worry others may be too violent or numb（使麻木）his mind.
Cecilia
Some games may improve kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Games that require kids to actually move or manipulate（操纵）the game through their own physical movement can even get sedentary kids moving, though not as much as they could if they actually played outside or participated in sports or other outdoor acuities. Others, though, don’t have such benefits, and violent video games have been shown that they might increase kid’s aggressive behavior.
Like a lot of aspects of raising kids, when it comes to video games, the healthiest approach is actually self-control.
The American academy of Pediatrics(AAP) recommends that kids should spend no more than 2 hours each day on screen time, including watching TV or movies, or playing computer or video games. So consider setting limits at least that strict to keep game playing from affecting their schoolwork, household responsibilities, and the physical activity your son needs very day.
Make sure that he’s playing games which are suitable for his age group. All video games are rated and labeled by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Steer clear of（避开）any rated “M” for mature. Those are for ages 17 and older and can contain heavy-duty violence, strong language, and sexual content.
Try to keep the video game console（游戏机控制板）in a common area of the house, not your son’s room. That way you can catch any inappropriate content in the games he’s playing, and he’ll be in a position to interact with others in the house while he’s playing.
Make sure your son has appealing alternatives, too, such as sports, activities, opportunities to socialize with peers; and downtime to be creative. If you continue to have concerns about his video game activity, talk with your doctor.
Reviewed by：Mary L. Gavin, MD
1.What is the opinion of Mary L. Gavin about playing video games?
A．Whether it’s beneficial or harmful depends on what the video games are.
B．It always improves kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.
C．It will make kids more violent and increase their aggressive behavior.
D．Kids should give it up and put their hearts fully into their schoolwork.
2.The underlined word “sedentary” in the first paragraph of the answer letter is the nearest in meaning to “______”.
A．unhealthy B．lively C．bright D．inactive
3.According to Mary L. Gavin, which of the following is encouraged to do by parents?
A．Keep the video game console out of their house.
B．Allow their children to play only such video games as rated “M”
C．Let kids play video games as much as possible if it doesn’t affect their lessons.
D．Help their children develop other healthy hobbies such as sports and painting.
4.Which is the best title of this passage?
A．Should children play video games?
B．Kids’ playing video games is harmful.
C．Is playing video games good for kids?
D．Help children choose video games.
It can’t be truer that when in Rome do as the Romans do. So it’s necessary for you to know what you can talk with the local people in France, Australia and Switzerland, and different customs of these countries.
In France
You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated debates. Give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is rarely a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been exhausted, and nothing new has been introduced.
Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics. French believe in freedom, and you can criticize anyone, but not Napoleon, who is a symbol of French spirit and never use the standard. U.S. conversation opener “What do you do”.
In Australia
Australians tend to be enthusiastic debaters. A wide range of topics may be open to discussion, including religion and politics. The best policy, however, is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to hear their arguments.
Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australia and Australians tend to use sporting comparisons. Australians like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand criticism from others. Don’t talk big；instead Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing.
In Switzerland
The Swiss may seem cold. Once you get close to them, however, you’ll find that they are honest, responsible people, who will be loyal to your interests.
They are good listeners and will remember practically everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even go so far as to take notes while you speak. The Swiss are a very private people, so you should avoid asking personal questions. They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.
1.Which of the following statements is TURE according to the passage?
A．There is no moment of silence when you talk with French.
B．French don’t like others asking their careers.
C．The Swiss may seem cold but humorous sometimes.
D．Australians tend to judge you by your words.
2.It is suggested during talking that ______
A．you should tell the Australians what education you have received.
B．you should not use too much sporting comparisons with Australians.
C．you should not ask personal questions from people of the three countries.
D．you should have the Australians bring up subjects first.
3.We can infer from the passage that ______
A．Australians don’t like to show off their success before others.
B．Australians like to criticize themselves and others.
C．you can talk with French about anything even if you know little.
D．you can criticize anyone in France because you have the right.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A．Talking in western countries
B．How to argue with foreigners
C．Things that can’t be talked with foreigners
D．How to adapt to the life in western countries
5.What will the author talk about in the following paragraphs?
A．How to talk efficiently with foreigners.
B．Customs of the three countries.
C．How to choose topics in the western countries.
D．How to be a good listener.
As a substitute teacher, my daily routine involves driving to a new school almost every day so I’m usually unable to anticipate the day’s events, good or bad!
On one particular day, I was teaching in a very difficult classroom. I was managing behavior all morning and by lunch time, I knew I needed coffee to even consider surviving the afternoon. So on my lunch break, I drove to a nearby plaza（购物中心）to get a cup of coffee. Upon returning to the car I realized I had locked my keys and my phone inside! I had about 15 minutes to get back to the school which was a good 4 or 5-minute drive away. I contemplated (思考）sprinting（冲刺）back, but it being winter, I thought a nasty fall on ice would only make the situation much worse.
So I ran into a McDonald’s which was in the same plaza and asked the man at the counter who happened to be the manager to please call me a cab. I briefly explained my situation to him, and I could tell by the look in his eyes, that he empathized. He hurried to the back to use the phone while I paced in the restaurant. I had less than 10 minutes to get back to my school at this point.
The manager returned only to tell me that the cab company had put him on hold and then the line got disconnected, and that he was now on hold again, but had not yet been able to request the cab yet. My expression, I assume, began to resemble some combination of hopelessness and fear.
Without a thought, he grabbed his coat and offered to drive me to the school. Without hesitation, I followed him into his car and made it back into my classroom with 2 minutes to spare before the bell!
Upon arriving at the school, I thanked this man endlessly. His calm demeanor（举止）and kind nature made me think he was probably a wonderful manager to work for, and also a wonderful human being to have on this earth. This experience makes me realize that out of every seemingly hopeless situation, there is the opportunity for acts of kindness to transpire（发生）, which can have an unimaginable impact on those who receive them.
1.Why did the author go to get a coffee?
A．Because he needed to eat something as lunch.
B．Because he was very thirsty.
C．Because he had to refresh himself for the classes in the afternoon.
D．Because he wanted something hot to drink.
2.What happened to the author after he got a cup of coffee?
A．He fell on the icy road.
B．He realized his keys and phone were locked inside the car.
C．His car was broken.
D．He lost his keys and phone.
3.How long probably had the author stayed in the McDonald’s?
A．For about 15 minutes. B．For about 10 minutes.
C．For about 8 to 9 minutes. D．For only 2 minutes.
4.What kind of person is the manager?
A．Kind-hearted. B．Active. C．Good-mannered. D．Thoughtful.
