Alice： You seem to be absorbed(全神贯注) in the m...

Alice：　 You seem to be absorbed(全神贯注) in the magazine, David.

David： It is the New scientist, 1.__________ (deliver) to me this morning. Honestly speaking, I am fascinated(着迷的) by the magazine.

Alice： Are there articles or stories about the latest2.__________ (science) breakthrough?

David: Sure. I am reading an article3.______________ (introduce) a new invention --- the “flying car”.

Alice: That sounds interesting. Can you explain to me 4.____ the “flying car” works?

David: Yes. The car has four wheels and two wings that can be folded. So it can 5._________ be driven　 on the road or flown at a speed of 110 miles per hour, just like a plane. When the roads are crowded, 6._____ is often the case now,　 you can fly it and easily reach your destination. Besides, it uses electricity instead of petrol, so it’s7. ________________ (environment) friendly

Alice: Sounds great! This kind of car will make our lives 8.________　 (easy) and more comfortable. By the way, is the “flying car” on the market yet? Can I buy 9.___ now?

David: I’m afraid not. The car 10. ____________ (try) out at present and it still needs to be improved.

Alice： I bet it is very expensive.

David： It does cost a lot of money, but scientists are working hard to bring down the price.

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I found him sitting in his chair, completely_____ a magazine.

A. absorbing    B. being absorbed in    C. absorbed in    D. absorbing in

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I found him sitting in his chair, completely _____a magazine.

A. absorbing                         B. being absorbed in

C. absorbed in                        D. absorbing in

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I found him sitting in his chair, completely ________ a magazine.

A. absorbing　　　 B. being absorbed in

C. absorbed in　　 D. absorbing in

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　　　　 , you need to be failing more if you are expected to succeed in the end.

A. Strange as might it seem　　 B. As it might seem strange

C. As strange it might seem　　 D. Strange as it might seem

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Just 50 years ago Manx seemed to be on the point of disappearing. "If you spoke Manx in a pub on the island in the 1960s, it was considered provocative(挑衅的) and you were likely to find yourself in a fight," recalls Brian Stowell, a 76-year-old islander who has written a Manx-language novel, The Vampire Murders, and presents a radio show on Manx Radio spreading the language every Sunday.

The language itself is similar to the Gaelic tongues spoken in the island's neighbours, Ireland and Scotland. A century ago, "Moghrey mie" would have been commonly heard instead of good morning on the island.

"In the 1860s there were thousands of Manx people who couldn't speak English," says Stowell. "But only a century later it was considered to be so backwards to speak the language that there were stories of Manx speakers getting stones thrown at them in the towns. "I learnt it myself from one of the last surviving native speakers back in the 1950s."

Recession(经济衰退 ) in the mid 19th Century forced many Manx residents to leave the island to seek work in England. And parents were not willing to pass the language down through the generations, with many believing that to have Manx as a first language would affect job opportunities overseas.

There was a fall in the language. By the early 1960s there were perhaps as few as 200 who spoke the tongue. The last native speaker, Ned Maddrell, died in 1974. Unesco(联合国教科文组织) pronounced the language died out in the 1990s.

Now there is even a Manx language primary school in which all subjects are taught in the language, with more than 60 pupils attending. Manx is also taught in other schools across the island.

1.What does “Moghrey mie” mean according to the passage?

A. All the best.　　 B. Congratulations.

C. Never mind.　　　 D. Good morning.

2.Many Manx people went to England to ________.

A. learn Manx　　 　　 B. teach English

C. look for jobs　　　 D. attend college

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The Manx language.　　　　 B. The life of Manx people

C. The Manx island.　　　　　　 D. The Manx language school

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_______ in the book, he didn’t notice my coming.

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When you are ________ in a book or simply trying to rest, the phone always seems to be ringing, ________ whatever peace you might have.

A. absorbed; destroying　　　　　　　　 B. absorbing; destroyed

C. lost; damaging　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. losing; damaged

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Have you ever intended to be fully absorbed in your work but found yourself distracted (走神) by e-mail, the Internet and other things throughout the day? According to the survey made by a famous university in the USA, most people have the experience.

“People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but also when they are engaged in challenging tasks,” says Peter Bregman, the head of the survey. “They sometimes have a feeling to escape from what’s difficult or boring, so they jump out,” he says. The part of the brain devoted to attention is connected to the brain’s emotional center. Any strong emotion —quarrels with colleagues, problems at home —can interrupt our attention. Studies over the last decade have shown that too much work to do at a time can easily lead to distraction.

Refocusing is hard for many people. Robert Epstein suggests the following, “Stop and listen to some soft music for a few minutes. Find a good friend or a teacher and say out your matter on your mind. Go for a short walk or take a deep breath, where you breathe in deeply, count to five slowly, hold it and breathe out very slowly. This can blow out all the tension and the unwanted in your mind to restore your focus.”

Take more control by structuring your time and becoming more aware of your behaviors.“Setting the phone alarm to go off every hour is my way of creating awareness,”Mr. Bregman says.“You have to inform yourself that you’ve lost focus in order to do something about it.” Starting the day with a to-do list is also important, such as when to eat, when to go to the gym or take a walk. But if it’s overly ambitious, you will put yourself in a state of anxiety, which makes it hard for the brain to concentrate. “Choosing three or four things as your priority (优先) for the day allows your brain to settle down and focus,” he says.

1.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason why some people can be distracted from their work?

A. They don’t want to be devoted to their work.

B. They are disturbed by the Internet and other things.

C. They can’t find interest in their work.

D. They feel their work is too hard for them.

2.Which incident might not interrupt your attention?

A. You were scolded by your teacher.

B. You had words with your good friend.

C. You went to school at six as usual.

D. Your mother and father had a quarrel.

3.According to Robert Epstein, how can we refocus on what we should do?

A. Listen to rock music for some time.

B. Turn to your good friends or teachers for help.

C. Run around the playground for some time.

D. Take a breath from time to time.

4.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “restore”in the passage?

A. recover　　　　 B. reform

C. release　　　 　 D. react

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The moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance. People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.

That is not to say we didn’t have good academic experiences in the past or didn’t get along. In eleventh grade, we were placed in the same math experimental class. I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It is hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actually productive.

However, we were two very different candidates. I was very involved in extracurricular(课 外的) activities, while David had better test scores than I did. I’m fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while David is studying computer science at Union College.

Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going to different universities. The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second, also the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.

Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and I’m not attached to the label of being a twin.

1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother?

B.Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother?

C.What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School?

D.How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School?

2.What can be inferred about the author?

A.He was fed up with people’s comparisons.

B.He was glad to hear people’s comparisons.

C.He is more handsome than David.

D.He was better at academic subjects than David.

3.What does the author think of him and David studying in the same math experimental class?

A.Boring. B.Harmful. C.Awful. D.Beneficial.

4.The author chose to go to a different university in order to ________.

A.avoid seeing David B.escape arguing with David

C.pursue a different experience D.strengthen bonds with David

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