阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mac was cycling along a road. With a heavy camp bag, he wasn't moving very fast. Suddenly he heard loud breathing behind him. 1. ( look) to his side, he was 2. ( terrify) to find it wasn't a dog but a wolf that was running after him. He reached 3. the spray in the bag. With one hand on the handlebar, he fired it. A bright red color covered the wolf and it fell back shaking its head. But a minute 4.(late) it was by his side again. He sprayed 5. second time, the wolf falling back again but only to quickly restart 6. (it) attack. The wolf was getting closer. Mac waved and yelled at passing 7.( motorist) but meanwhile rode hard. He knew clearly he must be careful not to slow down. 8.( fortunate) , Paul and Becky were driving along the same road when they spotted the scene. They drove toward Mac. When the car was in front of him, Mac jumped off the bike and dashed for the back door. Paul 9.( open) the door so as to let Mac in. It was quite a while 10. Mac became calm and thanked them.
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It started four years ago. My wife would see a ________ man near where she worked. It was the week before Christmas and she said she wanted to purchase a new coat for him because his coat was ________.We don’t have a lot of ________.We are really a step away from being homeless in rags most months but we try to ________ when we can.
We talked and found a way to get some money together to ________ him a coat. I ________ that since we were giving a coat to him, we should look at what else he might ________.We decided to fill a ________ with some useful ________ things—a toothbrush, soap, clothes, a hat, gloves and some food. A small gift and Christmas card was put in it as well.
We haven’t had money to exchange ________ for birthdays or Christmas for many years, too. It feels wonderful to have someone ________ you at Christmas but I’ve always been a little ________ when friends ask “What did you get for Christmas?” It always makes my wife feel bad that she can’t ________ to give me anything and I feel the same. So I would ________ and say she bought me this thing or that. But that year we could say we ________ something to others instead and that’s ________ what happened.
People asked and we said what we did. They also wanted to help the following ________ and we made ten more backpacks the following Christmas, and this year we really ________ the gifts.
I still can’t afford to buy my wife some gifts to ________ on Christmas day, but the ________ we feel makes up for it ten times!
1.A.sick B.homeless C.generous D.energetic
2.A.loose B.large C.shabby D.tight
3.A.money B.power C.time D.trouble
4.A.recover B.bargain C.escape D.help
5.A.buy B.make C.show D.lend
6.A.commanded B.warned C.regretted D.insisted
7.A.ignore B.need C.dislike D.store
8.A.backpack B.room C.suitcase D.car
9.A.left B.external C.daily D.cheap
10.A.principles B.gifts C.opinions D.congratulations
11.A.rely on B.turn to C.think of D.stand for
12.A.embarrassed B.contradictory C.pleased D.content
13.A.expect B.reject C.wait D.afford
14.A.admit B.lie C.debate D.disagree
15.A.compared B.exposed C.presented D.sold
16.A.exactly B.hardly C.finally D.briefly
17.A.season B.month C.day D.year
18.A.removed B.replaced C.added D.decorated
19.A.wear B.open C.eat D.judge
20.A.peace B.sorrow C.attitude D.joy
Starting university can be a costly experience for most students. But thankfully, with a little know-how, you can gain the benefits of being a student with a lot more cash in your pocket than you would have expected. 1. Checking out these top money-saving tips might be helpful.
Save money on food
2. In fact, it can be a useful habit to compare the price. Shop around and find the cheapest option. One of the easiest and most resultful ways to do that is by using a price comparison site.
Use student transport discount
We have a love-hate relationship with public transport. 3. Luckily, most cities have local bus operators that offer students passes，which are much cheaper than standard tickets. These can usually be used at all times of the day, including peak (高峰)travel limes.
4.
Going out to recreational activities can be expensive. So take full advantage of student offers, where drinks are cheap and entry is often free. Be sure to keep an eye out for any freebies and special student offers advertised at local restaurants, cinemas and high street shops.
Spend less on textbooks
Before you rush out and spend your entire student loan (贷款)on books, check your lecture outlines and figure out which books you really do need to own，and which ones you can just borrow from the library. 5.And you can also share the cost with your classmates.
A. Use student offers when socializing.
B. Students shouldn't go to entertainment activities.
C. Being a money-saving student has never been easy.
D. Remember all your textbooks are available in the library.
E. While it may be necessary to use public transport, it's not always cheap.
F. If there are some you need to buy, see if you can get a second-hand copy.
G. Student life doesn't have to be about empty cupboards and living off takeaways or ready meals.
Scientists from around the world examined whether supplements marketed are good for brain health, particularly in those aged over 50. Despite the claims of some supplements that they could improve cognitive （认知的）skills, no clear evidence was found to back this up.
The report said, "For the handful that have been researched, several well-designed studies of supplements for brain health found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels. It's unclear whether people who lack nutrition can benefit their brains by taking a supplement. The pills failed to protect against dementia （痴呆）and did not slow the process or improve the symptoms of the disease and the report said that a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, being physically active and getting sufficient sleep were linked to better brain function. ”
The value of the food supplement market in Britain is expected to reach more than £1 billion by 2012 and supplements sold on the high street for brain performance cost up to £26 for 60 pills. And Caroline Abrahams, the charity director at Age UK said that people were better off spending money to improve diets.
The report did find evidence suggesting that supplements could benefit people diagnosed with lacking vitamin. It added that these should only be taken if advised by a doctor because some supplements could interact with medicines or contain high levels of nutrients, which could be deadly. Supplements were not strictly controlled in the way that medicines were and may not contain high-quality ingredients or what was on the label, the report said.
The Health Food Manufacturers' Association, which represents the British supplement industry, said that the report was based on the American market. In Britain products could only make claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority, such as the zinc （锌）contributed to normal cognitive functions, a spokesman said.
1.What is the finding of the scientists about the supplements?
A.They bring about no positive effect. B.They break the balance of normal life.
C.They get people to get addicted to them. D.They are hardly suitable for the younger.
2.The author uses the third paragraph to show people should .
A.be aware of their needs clearly B.change their daily diets regularly
C.take control of the market strictly D.make use of their money properly
3.What should people do if they do need to take supplements?
A.Follow professional suggestions.
B.Be sure of the vitamins they lack.
C.Refer to the instructions of the labels.
D.Avoid taking together with other medicines.
4.What do the British authorities think of the report?
A.Annoying. B.Unacceptable.
C.Worrying. D.Favorable.
One in five women and one in eight men are becoming more tired and less productive, according to a new Australian study on mobile phone use.
Led by the Queensland University of Technology in Australia, researchers surveyed 709 mobile phone users across the country aged 18 to 83 and asked them a series of questions based on a similar study 13 years ago. Identifying a phenomenon "technoference (科技干扰)", researchers discovered a significant increase in people blaming their devices for losing sleep, becoming less productive and even getting more aches and pains".
According to the study's lead author Dr Oscar, the issue is so bad that 24 percent of women and 15 percent of men are now considered to be " problematic mobile phone users". "When we talk about technoference, we're referring to the everyday intrusions (侵入)and interruptions that people experience due to mobile phones and their usage," he said. "Our survey found technoference had increased among men and women. For example, self-reports relating to the loss of sleep and productivity showed that these negative outcomes had significantly increased during the last 13 years. This finding suggests that mobile phones are potentially increasingly affecting aspects of daytime functioning due to lack of sleep. "
Compared to a 2005 study, "technoference" issues for 18 to 24-year-old experienced a surprising 40. 9 percent rise, while those aged 25 to 29 also recorded a dramatic increase of 23. 5 percent.
Oscar said that with the number of smartphone users around the world expected to surpass 2. 5 billion before the end of this year, the problem of "technoference" could get even worse. "The speed and depth of smartphone take-up makes our population particularly vulnerable to some of the negative consequences of high mobile phone use." he said. "Rapid technological innovations have led to dramatic changes in today's mobile phone technology, which can improve the quality of life for phone users but also result in some negative outcomes. "
1.How are people affected by technoference according to the text?
A.It makes people addicted to communicating online.
B.It pushes people to work at a fast pace.
C.It causes people to sleep less at night.
D.It brings negative outcomes to people of all ages.
2.Which group are most influenced by smartphones?
A.Young women. B.Young man
C.Children. D.Seniors.
3.What does the underlined word "vulnerable" in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A.Widely spread. B.Easily hurt.
C.Deeply devoted D.Absolutely accustomed.
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A.The increasing side effects of smartphones.
B.Ways to solve technoference problem.
C.Smartphones and people's happiness.
D.The popularity of smartphones.
The candles we make at Wax Buffalo are imperfect-"beautifully imperfect''，as we like to say. one is unique, hand-poured (手工灌注的)with pure soy wax (大豆蜡). It's a small business 1 started, and everyone who enjoy, working here comes into the studio in free time, so they can be home with their family, cats, dogs at prime times.
I first fell in love with candles on visits to my grandmother Feme's house in Lincoln. At night, candlelight flashed off the book-lined walls. During the day, she'd take me to a cafe in the historic Haymarket district and we'd drink tea out of china cups.
I poured my first candle at the age of 14, using the candle-making tool that Feme had given me. I gave the finished product to my grandmother for Christmas. She loved that candle I'd made for her. That first candle was imperfect. Beautifully imperfect・
Then in 2014. life took a dark turn for my grandmother. The breast cancer took away her life. I found myself thinking about the candle-making tool she had given me as a 14-year-old kid and the joy it had brought me. I began pouring candles again, making them for friends. Because of kids' health. I'd become especially interested in natural products. I used locally sourced soy wax. Was there a way I could make candles for people beyond my group of friends? And so, Christmas of that year, Wax Buffalo was launched. Little by little, the business grew as we found more people who wanted our candles. Now our candles are sold in more than 60 shops across the country.
Isn't life wonderful? Indeed, it is beautifully imperfect. But it hasn't turned out at all how I'd have predicted. I think that's what Ferne wanted me to understand. To trust the light of hope, to enjoy fun in its light, to know that it can transform a person from within.
1.What may be one of the advantages of working in Wax Buffalo?
A.Relaxing task. B.High payment
C.Flexible time D.Imperfect conditions.
2.When did the author probably start her business
A.After she turned 14.
B.After her grandmother died.
C.After she visited Ferne's house.
D.After her grandmother sent her candle making tool.
3.Why did the author use soy wax?
A.To make harmless candles B.To make candles look better.
C.To save the cost of production. D.To improve the figures of candles
4.What can be inferred from the text?
A.Imperfection exists everywhere. B.Life takes off from a dark turn.
C.Life can be predicted somehow D.Being hopeful about life is important.
