Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “________1.________ the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪) ________2.________ 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, ________3.________ created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.
The ball is made of ________4.________ special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—________5.________ important—it holds its shape.
The One World Futbol needs no pump ________6. won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,________7.________ withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.
Although it costs more to produce ________8.________ a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)
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任务型阅读,请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
注意:每空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
Everybody loves self-improvement. That’s why we’re such enthusiastic consumers of “top 10” lists of things to do to be a more productive, promotable, mindful— you name it—leader. But these lists seldom work. What if we didn’t think of self-improvement as work? What if we thought of it as play—specifically, as playing with our sense of self?
Traditionally, people work on themselves, committed to doing everything in their power to change their leadership style. You set your goals and objectives, you are mindful of your time, and seek efficient solutions. You’re not going to deviate(偏离) from the straight and narrow. You focus on what you should do, especially as others see it, as opposed to what you want to do. It’s all very serious and not whole of fun. There is one right answer. Success or failure is the outcome. We judge ourselves.
In contrast, no matter what you’re up to, when you’re in “play” mode, your primary drivers are enjoyment and discovery instead of goals and objectives. You’re curious. You lose track of time. Like in all forms if play, the journey becomes more important than a pre-set destination.
Much research shows how play develops creativity and innovation. Play with your own idea of yourself is similar to playing with future possibilities. So, we stop evaluating today’s self against unachievable ideal of leadership that doesn’t really exist. We also stop trying to will ourselves to “commit” to becoming something we are not even sure we want to be—what we call the “feared self”, which is composed of images negative role models. And, we shift direction from submitting to what other people want us to be to becoming more self-authoring. As a result, when you play, you’re more creative and more open to what you might learn about yourself.
Unfortunately, we don’t often get —or give ourselves—permission to play with our sense of self. In life, we equate playfulness with the person who dips into a great variety of possibilities, never committing to any. We find inconsistency distasteful, so we exclude options that seem too far off from today’s “authentic self”, without ever giving them a try. This kills the discontinuous growth that only comes when we surprise ourselves.
Psychoanalyst Adam Phillips once said, “people tend to play only with serious things—madness, disaster, other people.” Playing with your self is a serious effort because who we might become is not knowable or predictable at the start. That’s why it’s as dangerous as it is necessary for growth.
Lead-in | ●People want to improve their 1. . ●People can apply work mode or play mode. |
2.between the two mode | In work mode ●one is 3. and sticks to his route ●one cares about others’ 4. of his performance. ●one judges himself with one standard— success or failure |
In play method ●the 5. outweighs the outcome; ●playfulness allows people to6. with various approaches; ●playfulness helps people obtain 7. results. | |
The 8. with application of play mode | We usually regard playfulness as equal to non-professional. |
9. | 10. danger, playfulness is a must for our self-growth. |
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Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the
information given in the passage.
Secret Santas
On Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them. Linda has never met the children, but that’s all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says.
"It's an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis," says Linda.
"It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays."
Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Women's Club of Toronto. As the name suggests, members are U.S. citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.
To find her "adopted" family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family that's struggling to survive. Last year she helped a single mother with three children. The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home.
"The list is always heartbreaking. They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys," she says. "We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves." She also buys gifts for the parents.
Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list--one that didn't include the basics. "Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime." She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest."I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this," says Linda. "Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard--no matter where you live."
The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.
1.What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have?
(No more than 5 words) (2 marks)
2.Why did Linda join the American Women's Club of Toronto?
(No more than 10 words) (2 marks)
3.Why did Linda ask for a second wish list?
(No more than 15 words) (3 marks)
________
4.What kind of people does "secret Santas" in the passage refer to?
(No more than 12 words) (3 marks)
________
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Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
Main comparisons | Contexts |
__1.__ are changing | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ___2.____. |
Nowadays, people seem to be more ____3.____about themselves. | |
___4.___are changing too. | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
People may strive to achieve their own __5.___ at the price of their coworkers. | |
The author’s understanding | |
___6.____ for the changes in author’s eyes | Fierce __7.__ and great __8.___on modern people may be responsible for the changes. |
The author’s ___9.____towards topic | A relationship which can __10.___ two sides should be established. |
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Woodkopf is a crazy new sport invented in the Czech Republic(捷克共和国) and it has been gaining quite a lot of national media attention. This popular sport involves a pair of opponents wearing two-meter wooden boards on their heads and trying to knock the other’s board down without dropping their own. Strange as it sounds, a rousing match of Woodkopf can be quite exciting to watch.
This crazy sport can be traced back to July, 1992, when it was practiced during a cultural festival of art school graduates in Prague. Woodkopf, which literally translates as “wooden head”, is popular partly due to the fact that the game is simple, inexpensive and requires no complex equipment, but also because it never fails to supply a good dose of humor.
It is played by both men or women of all ages, and the rules are pretty simple. Both opponents must wear long and thin wooden boards of 200×16×2cm, weighing between 3 and 4kg. Once the boards are in position, the opponents try to knock each other’s boards off, using only plank-to-plank(木板) touches. No body-to-body or plank-to-body touches are allowed. The player who manages to knock down the opponent’s board twice in a row is declared the winner.
According to members of the Woodkopf Union, the best players are generally the taller ones. A bald head is also of great advantage, as pointed out by union chief Ivan Rezac.
Veteran Woodkopf players are now struggling for the sport to be included in the Olympic Games. They strongly believe that it has a great future. Vladimir Cech, who has been playing for the past seven years, said,We want it to become our national sport, and a part of Czech culture along with beer, pork, dumplings and cabbage..
Title | An Interesting Sport ----Woodkopf |
Origin | 1. from July,1992, Woodkopf was first played by art school graduates in Prague. |
Reasons for its 2. | 1. It’s simple, inexpensive and 3. to watch. 2. It always supplies a sense of humor. |
4. | 1.Wearing two-meter wooden boards on their heads, two 5.try to knock each other’s board off without 6. their own. 2.Only plank-to-plank touches are allowed, and body-to-body or plank-to-body touches are 7. . |
Winners | 1. 8.succeeds knocking down the other’s board twice in a row is the winner. 2. The taller players and people with bald heads are very 9. to win. |
The future of the sport | Experienced Woodkopf players are struggling to make it an 10. in the Olympic Games and a national sport of the Czech Republic. |
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阅读下面短文,根据以下提示:1)汉语提示 2)首字母提示 3)语境提示,在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词,并将该词完整的写右边相对应的横线上,所填单词要求意义准确,拼写正确。
Dear Li Lei,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble in coping with the
new college life.Here I would like to give you some a 1._________
First of all, you should s no efforts to work hard at all 2._________
your lessons and develop your different a .Only in 3._________
this way are you l ___ to get an ideal job for a better 4._________
future.Secondly, communication skills are also r if you 5._________
want to get along well with your friends ________ college campus 6._________
Last but not least, living _________ (独立) is of great significance 7._________
to you, _______means you should learn to face all challenges by 8._________
yourself, and this will surely b you a lot when you step into 9._________
_________(社会).I’ll be glad if you find my advice practical. 10.________
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Interviewing someone for a job is not as easy as it looks. First, as the interviewer, you’re tasked with finding the person who will not only do the job well but also fit in well with the other employees.
You have to make an evaluation of abstract qualities that can’t be found on a résumé. Because you have to repeat the process for every potential employee, you end up asking question after question, applicant after applicant.
Still, interviewers need to be told something: “What is your biggest weakness?” is not a good question. It just isn’t.
Now, job seekers have to understand that interviewers want to find some way to know what makes an applicant different from others. Asking questions that are seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see who can think creatively. Then what may be a proper way to respond to such a question?
Honesty, with a twist(新手法)
“‘What are your three strengths and three weaknesses?’ is a classic, but not too many people know how to answer this,” says Kenneth C. Wisnefski, founder and CEO of WebiMax, an online marketing company.
“As an interviewer, we want to hear strengths that describe initiative(主动性), motivation and dedication. The best way to respond is to include these qualities into specific ‘personal statements.’”
“Similarly, weaknesses should be positioned as a strength that can benefit the employer.”
“I like to hear applicants state an exaggerated strength, and put an interesting twist on it. An example of this is, ‘My initiative is so strong, that sometimes I take on too many projects at a time.’”
This answer leads with a strength that employers want —initiative —and still acknowledges that you’re not perfect.
Although you might consider this acknowledgement too honest, it works because it proves you’re being honest.
Honesty, with progress
When you consider what your weaknesses are, think about how you have attempted to overcome them. No one is perfect, so pretending that you are a perfectionist will come across as insincere.
Debra Davenport, author of “Career Shuffle,” believes citing(引用) examples are the best approach.
“My preferred response for this question is to tell the truth without damaging the applicant’s image.” Davenport explains.
“A better response might be, ‘I’ve had some challenges with work-life balance in the past and I realize that a life out of balance isn’t good for me, my family or my employer. I’ve taken the time to learn better time and project management, and I’m also committed to my overall wellness.’”
The answer adds some dimension to the question, and proves you’ve thought beyond the answer. You’ve actually changed your behavior to address the situation, even if you haven’t completely overcome the weakness.
Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes
However you decide to answer, Debra Yergen, author of “Creating Job Security Resource Guide,” recommends job seekers imagine themselves sitting on the other side of the desk.
“If you were doing the hiring, what would you be looking for? What would be your motivation for asking certain questions? Who would you be trying to weed out? If you can empathize (共鸣) with the interviewer, you can better understand what they want and need, and then frame your qualifications to meet their needs for the position you seek.”
Once you consider what the goal of the question is and figure out what your honest answer is, you’ll be able to give the best possible answer to a tricky question.
Job Interviews | |
Tasks for a job interviewer | ☆ Find the person both doing the job well and (1.)▲ along well with other employees. ☆ (2.)▲ abstract qualities of applicants by asking one question after another. |
(3.) ▲ to interviewees for replying to a tricky question | ☆ Understand that the interviewers want to (4.)▲ between applicants and that asking a question seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see an applicant’s (5.)▲ . ☆ Be (6.)▲ and inventive when asked about your weaknesses, and respond properly. ☆ Never (7.)▲ you are perfect, which may be believed to be insincere. ☆Try to show that you’ve changed a lot (8.)▲ you haven’t completely get rid of your weaknesses. ☆ Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes and have a better (9.)▲ of their needs for the job. |
Conclusion | ☆ With the goal of the question (10.)▲ into account and the honest answer in your mind, you will be able to give the best possible answer. |
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阅读下面的短文,并根据文章后的题目要求回答76-80小题。
A beautiful, expensively dressed lady complained to her psychiatrist (精神病医师) that she felt that her whole life was empty; it had no meaning.
So the psychiatrist called over the old lady who cleaned the office floors, and then said to the rich lady, “I’m going to ask Mary to tell you how she found happiness. All I want you to do is to listen.”
So the old lady put down her broom, sat on a chair and told her story, “Well, my husband died of malaria and three months later my only son was killed by a car. I had nobody … I had nothing left. I couldn’t sleep; I couldn’t eat; I never smiled at anyone; I even thought of taking my own life. Then one evening, a little kitten followed me home from work. Somehow I felt sorry for that kitten. It was cold outside, so I decided to let the kitten in. I got it some milk, and it licked the plate clean. Then it purred comfortably and rubbed against my legs, and for the first time in months, I smiled. Then I stopped to think; if helping a little kitten could make me smile, maybe doing something for people could __________. So the next day, I baked some biscuits and took them to a neighbor who was sick in bed. Every day I tried to do something nice for someone. It made me so happy to see them happy. Today, I don’t know of anybody who sleeps and eats better than I do. I’ve found happiness, by giving it to others.”
When she heard that, the rich lady cried. She had everything that money could buy, but she had lost the things which money couldn’t buy.
1.What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 5 words.)
_________________________________________________________________________
2.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
I’m sure that nobody eats or sleeps as well as I do.
___________________________________________________________________________
________
3.Please fill in the blank in the third paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
________
4.Do you agree with the old lady, why? (Please answer within 30 words.)
___________________________________________________________________________
________
5.Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
________
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(Reuters) - The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is likely to drag on for years, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters on Friday, as an underwater search for any trace of the plane off west Australia appeared to have failed.
The official, speaking under condition of anonymity(匿名)because he was not authorized to comment on the search effort, said two weeks of searching the Indian Ocean floor with a U.S. Navy had turned up no wreckage(残骸).
He said the search for the plane, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board, would now enter a much harder phase of searching broader areas of the ocean near where the plane is believed to have crashed.
”We went all-in on this small area and didn't find anything. Now you’re got to go back to the big area," the official said. "And now you're talking years.”
On Friday, the undersea drone. Bluefin-21 is expected to finish what may be the last of its 16-hour trips to depths of more than 4.5 km (2. 8 miles) searching a 10 square km (6.2 square mile) area of the seabed about 2,000 miles northwest of Perth.
Authorities had identified the area as their strongest lead in determining the plane's final resting place after detecting what they suspected was a signal from the plane's black box recorder on April 4.
But the U. S. official said Malaysia would have to decide how to continue the search, including whether to bring in more underwater drones, even with the understanding that the search could continue for years without a refined (精确的) search area.
1.What does the passage mainly talk about? ( no more than, 12 words)
2.Where did the recent search for the plane take place? ( no more than, 3 words)
3.Why didn't the official want others to know his name? ( no more than 11 words)
4.What led people to determine the plane's final resting place? ( no more than 9 words)
5.According to the passage, which country is in charge of the arrangement of the search? (1 word)
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Anyone who owns a car knows that we should maintain the car and fill it with fuel of good quality. To keep it looking good, we occasionally take it ________1.________ a wash. If we abuse the car, it won’t take us where we want to go. ________2.________ it is with our body and soul. The body is just like a vehicle to do the soul’s building. ________3.________ the body is full of energy, it can help open up the soul. Some deeper life issues will become easy for us. Just ________4.________ we learn to maintain a car, we ought to learn how to maintain the body. There must be ________5.________balance between enjoying ourselves and working. For one thing, we don’t need to be a slave. ________6.________can sometimes refresh the body so that our soul can accomplish more. For ________7.________, we have to be in control. Enjoy the pleasure, ________8.________don’t be addicted to it. Only when our body is at full power can the “will-power” go further.
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