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。
Xie Lei, a Chinese student studying in Britain, shared her progress in both study and life. It was the first time she 1. (leave) her motherland. On arriving in London, she lived with a host family, in 2. they always helped her. It’s 3. great comfort for her. And she is halfway through her 4. (prepare) year, which is a must for any student before entering a degree course. But she found 5. difficult to get used to the academic requirements of a western university, because she got an E for her first essay. When she asked the reason for the tutor’s revision, the tutor said that she couldn’t write 6. other people said without 7. (acknowledge) them and encouraged her to express her own ideas.
Now Xie Lei feels much more at home in England. In other words, she adapts8.the new environment well. 9. (hopeful), she is going to join a few 10. (club) to make friends and have a balance between study and a social life.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
John graduated from a key university and he was very good at his major. He wished to find a good job. One day, he went to a company to for a job. He got the news in a newspaper. He did some research on this company. When he was , everything went well. The manager asked him some questions and he answered them . John was very satisfied with his performances and was very that he could get the job. But at that moment, the manager’s phone . He picked up the phone, listened and nodded. And then he turned around and said to John, “Sorry, I want to get some important now. Please give me the book with the red on that desk.” John looked around and found 3 books on the desk, so John went to the desk, took one book and handed it to him . Holding the book, the manager the phone and said, “Sorry, we cannot give the job to you.” John was and wondered why. The manager said, “There are three . First, when you came into the office room, I found that the third button on your shirt had been missing. Second, there are three books with red covers on that desk, but you didn’t ask me which one I needed and you took one randomly（随机地）. Third, I was answering the call. You should to the desk to save time. These showed you are not a careful person.” , John didn’t get the job.
We can learn a(n) from John’s experience. Some people don’t the details in our life. But it is the details that . Not only should we value what we learn but also we should pay more attention to the details. Sometimes they can even our success or failure. We should form the habit of being careful and learn to keep the of quantity and quality. We should keep it in mind that comes first, without which quantity is of no significance.
1. A. apply B. vote C. prepare D. wait
2.A. contacted B. interviewed C. asked D. questioned
3.A. immediately B. slowly C. generally D. fluently
4.A. grateful B. excited C. confident D. lucky
5.A. lost B. called C. rang D. answered
6.A. arrangement B. response C. information D. result
7. A. cover B. picture C. character D. mark
8.A. eagerly B. politely C. purposely D. quickly
9.A. searched for B. picked up C. held on D. hung up
10.A. surprised B. helpless C. disappointed D. worried
11.A. methods B. results C. collections D. reasons
12. A. wander B. run C. walk D. move
13. A. parts B. facts C. details D. stories
14. A. Eventually B. Seemingly C. Similarly D. Regularly
15.A. subject B. idea C. skill D. lesson
16.A. mind B. mention C. ignore D. provide
17. A. trouble B. count C. interest D. impress
18.A. describe B. replace C. value D. determine
19.A. selection B. importance C. balance D. competition
20.A. quality B. quantity C. safety D. promise
Little Habits Make a Big Difference
Everything around us is changing at amazing speed, it seems ̶ but some things will always remain the same.1. Some of our daily habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead us toward success. Here are some little habits that can make a big difference:
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Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation（预料）of problems, and more time to do the things that make you happy.
Happiness comes to those who are curious.
3. As long as you live, there will always be something to learn, and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you won’t miss out on learning.
Believe in yourself and all that your are.
4. Confidence is the key to success ̶ the thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present, and prepare for the future without fear.
A day well spent gets you a good night sleep.
Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier, and it’s more than lifting up your mood or removing exhaustion. Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness. 5..
It doesn’t take a huge effort to make a significant change in your life －using one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and you’ll soon be experiencing the rewards.
A. That’s why habits are so powerful.
B. The ground work of all happiness is good health.
C. Early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise.
D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness.
E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself.
F. When you rest better, you can live better and achieve more happiness.
G. There is no stage in life when we can’t be learning something valuable.
Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.
If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Don’t just think about the university’s reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals.
Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they don’t follow the application procedure properly.
Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.
1.Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1?
A. It is a chance to develop your career. B. It is an interesting experience.
C. It is fun to travel around the world. D. All your friends are doing so.
2.What can a school ranking list tell us?
A. The names of all the professors.
B. How good the school is compared to others.
C. How much the courses cost.
D. Where the school is located.
3.What are the three basic steps when you apply?
A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.
B. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study.
C. Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.
D. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.
4.What does the underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. lose money in the first round B. get accepted in the next round
C. fail to get to the next round D. get kicked by a professor
Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16.
The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people.
Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradually losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight completely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer.
However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for a sharp increase in the number of guide dogs all over the country. As with adult blind people, only a small number of them are likely to be considered suitable for a guide dog. Most will continue to rely on extra help and training from education and social services.
1.What can we learn about guide dogs from the text?
A. They have been provided for teenagers in the UK.
B. They are beneficial to blind children’s development.
C. They became possible in the UK recently.
D. They are quite popular in the UK.
2.What does Charlotte’s example tell us?
A. It is necessary to carry out the experimental project.
B. Guide dogs can get along well with disabled people.
C. The association’s opinion is not quite right.
D. Youngsters need companions and friends.
3.What does the underlined word “patchy” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Endless. B. Perfect. C. Inadequate. D. Diverse.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Blind people need guide dogs’ assistance in their daily life.
B. Age limit for the blind to have guide dogs is to be removed.
C. More guide dogs will be trained in the UK.
D. The project of using guide dogs is to begin.
No one knows how much money Dr. Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experiences oversea. I discovered that no group left for overseas without some of its members receiving financial help from Dr. Tullis.
It wasn’t that he made a lot of money. For one thing, he taught in a church-run school. There, his salary (薪水)was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school.
Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because, with better pay, they could provide for their families.
The size of Lyle Tullis’ paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to him. I realized that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me, “I’ve got so much money that I don’t know what to do with it. So, I just give it away.”
Most people wouldn’t have thought that way. Dr. Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students’ cars. His home, while comfortable, was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away.
He was one of the favorite on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life, all of it, to helping others.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Dr. Tullis was very popular with his students.
B. The author was wondering why Dr. Tullis gave students money.
C. Dr. Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help.
D. The author had a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.
2.Why did Dr. Tullis give his money away?
A. He had a good fortune. B. He wanted to buy fame.
C. He was ready to help students in need. D. He didn’t know where to put it away.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Dr. Tullis was very content with his low pay.
B. Dr. Tullis cared little about his family.
C. The author felt confused about Dr. Tullis’ generosity.
D. Many people would misunderstand Dr. Tullis
4.Which of the following can best describe Dr. Tullis?
A. Honest. B. Generous. C. Friendly. D. Conservative.
