完形填空，阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hold Everything You Own!
An old farmer had lived on the same farm all his life. It was really a good farm with fertile soil, but with the passing of the years, the farmer began to think that maybe there was something _________ for him. Every day he found a new _________ for criticizing some feature of his old farm. Finally, he decided to _________ it. He listed the farm with a broker (经纪人) who quickly _________an advertisement emphasizing all the _________ of the farm.
When the broker read the ad to the farmer for his _________ of placing it in the local paper, the farmer listened _________ . When the broker had finished, the farmer cried out, “Hold everything. I’ve changed my _________. I’ve been looking for such a place all my life!”
I think you’ll _________ that each of us, from time to time, _________about things such as our home, our car, or our job. As human beings, it is _________ to want the best things in life.
The next time you find yourself _________ the relationship you have with your family, a neighbor or a friend, don’t worry. Human relationships have their ups and downs, so it is natural to _________ at times if you might be better off with someone else. If you ever find yourself in this mood, sit down in a _________ place and write an “obituary (讣告)” for that _________. Experience the powerful emotions that will surely overcome you when you_________ having to sum up a loved one’s life in a few paragraphs that could _________a newspaper obituary. Notice how easy it is to come up with nice things to say about the person. Notice how much _________there “was” in this person. Some day you may actually have to _________ this exercise “for real”, wipe the tears and then go and spend quality time with that person. _________ the moment and realize how lucky you are to have such a person.
1.A. cheaper B. briefer C. better D. easier
2.A. example B. method C. place D. reason
3.A. sell B. give C. move D. admit
4.A. found B. prepared C. answered D. placed
5.A. history B. sides C. edges D. information
6.A. interest B. sense C. approval D. coincidence
7.A. happily B. carefully C. proudly D. nervously
8.A. mind B. style C. question D. suggestion
9.A. prove B. state C. agree D. predict
10.A. worries B. thinks C. complains D. talks
11.A. popular B. difficult C. important D. natural
12.A. analyzing B. forgetting C. exploiting D. questioning
13.A. forgive B. wonder C. apologize D. learn
14.A. quiet B. safe C. familiar D. convenient
15.A. scientist B. person C. farm D. broker
16.A. imagine B. adopt C. avoid D. discuss
17.A. bring in B. hand out C. fit in with D. put up with
18.A. energy B. power C. expense D. goodness
19.A. begin with B. decide on C. belong to D. go through
20.A. Enjoy B. Save C. Review D. Expect
假如你是李华，是英国某所学校的交换生，你于2015年10月14日在商店购买的电脑坏了，请你根据下列提示给商店客服写一封信。
主要内容：
1．写作目的；
2．描述具体情况（黑屏，无法使用）；
3．建议解决办法（更换或退钱）；
注意：1. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右。
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Li Hua, an exchange student from China. _____________________________
_______________________________________________.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
I am travelling back with my parents from seeing my grandparents then it started to snow. At first, I thought it was fun and everything looked beautifully. I was looking forward to make a snowman in the playground at school the next day, and suddenly the car drove off road and into a channel. My father called the rescue team, but they said that would be a long time before they could reach us. However, we sang songs and told stories to pass the time. Several hour later, the rescue team pulled their car out of the channel. At last, we managed to drive very slowly to home. I would never forget this experience.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was traveling in a small place in New York. That place had no taxi for a short1.(distant). One had to take a rickshaw(人力车).
I called out for an old man in the waiting line. Before I got on the rickshaw, I 2.(automatic) asked how much he would charge to take me across to the Mall. I 3. (tell) “10 dollars”. Then I started bargaining. He just gave a hard smile and said, “Whatever you feel like, please give me. It is not necessary4.(bargain) on this small amount.”
I was a bit ashamed at myself and kept quiet while he continued, “5.(like) those taxis, my vehicle does not run on petrol or diesel(柴油) or even gas; 6. runs on my sweat. So please give it to me7.a smile, for the money has to feed so many 8.(hunger) mouths at home.”
When we reached the Mall, I gave him the money and the smile 9.requested and added a gentle pat on his back. He smiled back as if to give me a receipt and I would preserve his smile for10.long time.
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was walking through the forest, I heard someone weeping. I _____ the sound of the soft cry until I saw a woman sitting on the snow. Her eyes were filled with tears for her heavy _____ from life. I sat on the cold snow with her and _____ her my shoulder and my ears.
“What is your name?”, she asked. I smiled at her. _____, my name is Jane, but to comfort her, I said, “My first name is _____, my middle name is Hope and my last name is Compassion(同情) .” I saw a _____smile come upon her face as I asked her “what is your name?” “My name is Ann _____I had given up hope.” I read her a poem through which I _____the
message of self-worth to her. Others will _____us when we love ourselves. _____, it was important for one to have self- worth. After I shared the poem, we talked a while and then I picked a wild rose that was in the snow. It was_____that there was a wild rose in such weather. I placed the rose in her hand and a big_____appeared on her face. Then I felt kind of _____at her change and handed her a piece of paper with my_____on it. I walked away. She called me cheerfully the next day and expressed her _____to me. She told me I truly _____ my name. Obviously, she had found her faith, her hope and her compassion.
We all need someone in life to say I believe in you. _____is as rare as a rose in the snow. When you _____ it, don’t let it ever die. Life is too _____to thank all the people who have encouraged us. We should receive and give encouragement rather than let unimportant things stand_____ our way.
1.A. heard B. followed C. waited D. enjoyed
2.A. heart B. head C. body D. waist
3.A. shared B. brought C. fetched D. offered
4.A. Eventually B. Deliberately C. Actually D. Specially
5.A. Career B. Inspiration C. Motivation D. Faith
6.A. puzzled B. forced C. tired D. worried
7.A. but B. so C. because D. or
8.A. transformed B. left C. conveyed D. took
9.A. tolerate B. serve C. hate D. treasure
10.A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Moreover
11.A. usual B. rare C. dreadful D. admirable
12.A. worry B. satisfaction C. smile D. shock
13. A. interest B. security C. disappointment D. relief
14.A. name B. number C. address D. photo
15.A. regret B. apology C. gratitude D. concern
16.A. lived up to B. looked up to C. came up to D. made up for
17.A. Pleasure B. Friendship C. Passion D. Encouragement
18.A. pass B. receive C. choose D. create
19.A. good B. slow C. short D. happy
20.A. in B. on C. by D. under
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You can help your firm innovate(创新) by creating a culture in which all employees are actively encouraged to put forward ideas. But how do you get the best from people and encourage them to be at their most creative.
Stress the importance of creativity. 1. If they don’t understand innovation can keep your firm competitive, your efforts at encouraging creative thinking risk falling flat.
Make time for brainstorming. Find some time for new ideas to come out. For example, set aside time for brainstorming, hold regular group works hops(研讨会) and arrange team days out. A team involved in a brainstorming session is likely to be more effective. 2.You should also give individuals the space to reflect privately on their work if you think they need it.
Challenge the way staff work. 3. Ask people whether they have considered alternative ways of working and what might be achieved by doing things differently.
4.Motivate individuals or teams who come up with winning ideas by actively recognizing creativity, for example through an award scheme. You can reward those who just have a rich flow of suggestions, regardless of whether they are put into action at work.
Act on ideas. Creative thinking is only worthwhile if it results in action. Provide the time and resources to develop and carry out those ideas worth acting on. 5.In addition, the flow of ideas may well dry up if staff feel the process is pointless.
A. Reward creativity.
B. The problem is that our minds are lazy.
C. Be willing to make mistakes.
D. Make sure all your employees know that you want to hear their ideas.
E. Individuals within the team can test and improve the ideas together.
F. Encourage employees to keep looking at the way they approach their work.
G. Failure to do so means that your firm may fail to benefit from innovation.
