Old age may not sound_______ (excite).But recent findings provide good news for older people and for people worried about (get) older.
The findings came from_______ survey of more than 340,000 adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned________ by telephone in 2008.At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.
The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, _______(sad) and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress. The research team found that levels of stress were ________ (high) among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five. Stress levels dropped ______ (sharp) after people reached their fifties.
Happiness _______ highest among the youngest adults and those________ their early seventies. The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. ______ , woman at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.
Man: Good morning. Can I help you?
Woman: Yes. I ____ (admit) to the university last month, and now I’d like to try and arrange ____ (accommodate) in the hall of residence.
Man: Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What I'll do is fill ___ a form and make sure you ___ (full) understand what to expect.
Woman: Thank you.
Man: So first of all, can I take your name and date of birth?
Woman: It's Anu Bhatt. March 31st, 1992.
Man: And what will you be studying?
Woman: I'm doing a course in __ (nurse).
Man: Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do you think?
Woman: Well, it'll take three years ____ I'd only like to stay in hall for two. I'd like to think about living outside for the third year.
Man: Fine. Do you want to cook for __ or have all your meals ___ (provide), as we call full board?
Woman: Is there anything in between?
Man: Yes. You can choose to be provided only with evening meals, ___ is half board.
Woman: That's ___ I'd prefer.
Man: Yes, a lot of students go for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any special diet, anything we should know about?
Woman: No red meat.
Man: Okay. That's all I need to know.
In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near Beulah, Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm (榆树). The bull paced around the tree, dragging the heavy iron chain, led to a groove (槽) in the bark. The groove was deepened over the years. Though for whatever reason, did not kill the tree.
After some years, the family took their bull away. They cut the chain, (leave) the link around the tree.
Then one year, agricultural catastrophe (strike) Michigan in form of Dutch elm disease. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm became infected died. Everyone thought that the old elm would be the . The farm owners considered (go) the safe thing: pulling it out and chopping it up into firewood before it died.
(amazing), the tree did not die. It’s said that what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. Or, a plant pathologists (病理学家 ) put it , “Life breaks us all, but afterwards, many of us are strongest at the broken places.”
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷标号为1~10的相应位置上。
Six days of spring rain had created a wild river (run) by Nancy Brown’s farm. As she tried to drive her cows to higher ground, she (slip) and hit her head on a fallen tree trunk. Nancy was badly hurt and could only walk with great (difficult). The water was rising. Nancy’s pace got slower and slower. Finally, all she could do was to throw her arm around Lizzie’s neck and try to hang on. About 20 minutes later, Lizzie managed to (success) pull herself and Nancy out of the water and onto a bit of high land.
helicopter lowered a doctor, attached Nancy to a life-support lift. They raised her into the helicopter and took her to the school gym, the Red Cross had set up an emergency shelter.
When the flood subsided two days later, Nancy immediately went back to the highland. Lizzie was gone. was one of the 19 cows that Nancy lost. “I owe my life her,” said Nancy sobbingly.
Yesterday, as I approached the front door of our public library, a white-haired gentleman stepped back to hold the door for me. You see, I have to go everywhere these days with a walker, and folks are _________ (constant) holding or opening doors for me, so this was not unusual.
However, I told the gentleman that the door had _______ automatic opener, and he did not need to stay to hold it open. He said “Here I thought I would have an opportunity to be _________ (help).”
At that, I backed up, let the door close, and allowed him to reopen the door, not ________ (use) the automatic control this time. His comment then was “Well, now I feel like that I _______ (accomplish) something helpful and worthwhile today.”
We never know_________ someone else is feeling. We seniors seem to feel we can take care of ________ at all times. That random act of kindness brightened not only my day, but to my joy and delight, also the day of that white-haired senior citizen. I felt a glow for the rest of the day, and,________ (hope), so did he!
So, gentle readers, never hesitate ________ (offer) kindness. You may find to your ________ (amaze) that there is more kindness in your community than you ever believe possible.
With the __________ (develop)of industry, air pollution is getting more and more serious. In Beijing, many people suffer different kinds of illnesses because _________ air pollution. Air pollution is caused by the following_________: about half of the problem is caused by vehicles. There are more and more cars, buses on the roads, and they give off _________( poison) gases. 25% of air pollution is caused by factories. Another factor is the smokers. Smoking not only does harm to their health ________ to others._________ these, about 10% of air pollution is caused by other reasons. We should take some measures to fight _________ pollution. New fuel can be used to take _________ place of gas. We can plant more trees. If everybody realizes the ________(important)of environment and does something to stop pollution, the problem will__________(solve).
Most Americans don’t like to get advice __________members of their family. They get advice from “________(strange)”. When they need advice, they don’t usually go to people they know. _________ many of them write letters to newspapers and magazines ________ give advice on many different subjects, _________ (include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and even on how_________ (buy) a house or a car.
Most newspapers regularly print letters from__________ (read) with problems. Along with the letters _________ are answers written by people who are supposed to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors,__________ are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special ________ (train) for this kind of work.
When you are in England you must be very careful in the streets _______ the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street you must look to the right first__________ then the left. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come from _________, the streets are very busy. Traffic is most ________ (danger) then.
When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful,_______. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful._______ (have) a look first, or you will go _________ wrong way.
In many English cities, there are big buses_________ two floors. You can sit on the ________ (two) floor. From________ you can see the city very well. It’s very interesting.
No one knows for sure when a fire will happen, so it is (extreme) necessary to make preparations before a fire starts. Check the fire escape equipment in advance and make sure that you can find in the dark when lights have failed. Find out the nearest fire extinguisher(灭火器) is and read the instructions to learn how (use) it.
Don’t lose your head when a fire breaks out. First, telephone the fire department immediately when fire just gets started. Take care not to be overcome by smoke, can kill you quickly. Cover your mouth a wet towel or cloth, and avoid getting into the smoke. Don’t get in an elevator, as you may get trapped if the electricity (fail). If you can not get away yourself, it is of great importance to hang something out of the window to attract attention as a sign of asking for help.
In short, if you make preparations before hand and take precautions(预防措施) during the fire, chances are that will survive in case of a fire if it really breaks out some day.
With the ____________ (develop) of industry, air pollution is getting more and more serious. In Beijing, many people suffer different kinds of illnesses because___________ air pollution.
Air pollution is caused by the following________: about half of the problem is caused by vehicles. There are more and more cars, buses on the roads, and they give off __________(poison) gases. 25% of air pollution is caused by factories. Another factor is the smokers. Smoking not only does harm to their health _________ to others.________ these, about 10%of air pollution is caused by other reasons.
We should take some measures to fight ____________ pollution. New fuel can be used to take __________ place of gas. We can plant more trees. If everybody realizes the __________(important) of environment and does something to stop pollution, the problem will ___________ (solve).
语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文。按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式(不多于3个单词)填空,并将答案填写在答题卡得相应位置上。
Will matter if you don’t take your breakfast? Some time ago a test (give) in the United States. The test included people of different (age) from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfast, and sometimes they got breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see well their bodies worked when they had eaten certain kind of breakfast. The results show that if a person eats a proper breakfast, he or she will work with better effect if he or she has no breakfast. This fact appears to be (especial) true if a person works his brain. For example, if a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen with (much) attention in class.
I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled A Real Test in My Life before the whole class at the age of 9 ! You can imagine how (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that--- with so many eyes (fix) upon me. I had no (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began _ I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my (listen) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving out my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding---I made ! From then on, my fear of talking before a big audience (appear). Actually with my confidence building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way success is our fear. Overcome it, _ we will be able to achieve our goals.
Hello Kitty,one of the most famous imaginary (character)in the world,greets us everywhere.Since she was born,she (gain)impressive popularity—she is international fashion queen.
2014 was the character's 40th birthday.Fans from around the world gathered (cheerful)to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.
Hello Kitty was (design)as a character to attract pre-teenage girls.The designers could not (dream)that she would become such a (globe)star as she is today·
Helen McCarthy,an author and expert on Japanese cartoons,explained the character is so popular.“Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun.
Women and girls all over the world are happy (buy)into the image of the trusting,loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty.”
And the imaginary character does not only appeal females.There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men,such as neckties and golf bags.
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词 的 正 确 形 式 。
Over the years I’ve been teaching the ( Britain)kids about a simple but powerful concept— the ant philosophy(哲 学 ) , an ( amaze)four-part philosophy.
First, ants never quit. If they’re heading somewhere and you try to stop them, they’ll climb over, they’ll climb under, or they’ll climb around. They never quit ( look) for a way to get where they ( suppose )to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer. They are always gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer and they are making ( prepare)for the long cold winter. So you have to think about storms in summer ; think about rocks you enjoy the sand and sun. Third, ants think about summer all winter. During the winter, they remind ,“ This won’ t last long and we’ll soon be out of here. ”On the first warm day, the ants are out. If it ( turn)cold again, they’ll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm. Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it ( possible) can. you can learn from the ant philosophy is: Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
“Remember, your father is only one year (old) than you.” That was Mum’s usual excuse when Dad said the wrong things or did something (fool).
Dad quitted drinking exactly one year before I was born. He joined a group of other people. He said they (stop) drinking, too. I loved my dad I hated the way his weekly meetings took him away me. It seemed that they were more important to him than I was. But with my birthday coming up I thought Dad would make an (except). “Can’t you miss it just this time? Saturday is my birthday!” I begged him but (refuse). He said I am chairing the meeting this Saturday. We will have your party on Sunday.”
Saturday evening I sat on my bed, (feel) sorry for myself. Dad started to leave, then paused and said, “Why not come with me together tonight? It’s an open meeting. All are welcome”. would I do at a meeting? But maybe I needed to see why something Dad every week mattered so much.
After we arrived, Dad announced the theme of the meeting was going to be gratitude. He told his story about giving up smoking. Later, a man (call) Dave also told his story. Only then did I know it was Dad that saved his life from drinking. Showing up week after week and meeting with people, Dad was changing lives. Shame washed over me.
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