1. Have faith.

【2】 No matter how bad the situation is, things will turn out to be good in the end. Several years ago I failed to get my master’s degree. It was a really bad experience. 【3】 It was of much better quality than my previous university. Experiences like this strengthen my belief that having faith is important during difficult times.

2. Be around supportive people.

Going through difficult times is hard, and going through them alone is even harder. You need a group of positive people who can support you. 【4】 If you don’t, my suggestion is to start looking for one. Don’t wait until you need it, because it will be too late by then. You need the community before difficult times come.

3. Help others.

An additional benefit of being in a good community is that it encourages you to think about other people. It pushes you to help others and, therefore, think about other people 【5】 As a result, your situation won’t look as bad as it would be otherwise. Often the situation looks worse than it really is because we give too much attention. Shifting (移开) some of your attention away will put the situation in a better view.

A. Your community helps a lot.

B. Whatever it is, it’s important not to lose hope.

C. I changed my attitude towards failure.

D. In this way you take your focus away from yourself.

E. But I got a scholarship at an overseas university later.

F. You must believe that things will work out well eventually.

G. You should become part of a community that cares for one another.

【题目】写作
假定你是李华， 暑假你参加了英国游学活动，住在房东Tricia家中， 回国后给房东写一封信表示感谢， 要点如下：
1安全抵家
2回顾英国游学体会
3感谢房东的帮助
4附寄两张合影
5表达愿望
注意：1词数100左右。
2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3结束语已为你写好。
Dear Tricia,

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you know how to pick a good book you'll really like? Here are some tips.
Start With Your Interest.You can pick something that you love to read, not for school. They can be ancient martial (武术) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.
What's Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something Many of them read like novels from start to finish.
Read the description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book.
Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age?Find out and give them a read — then you can share your thoughts about the book.
Finally, you'll probably enjoy what you're reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book.You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. You'll see that time does fly when you're reading something you love!
A. How about your brothers and sisters?
B. They tell stories using facts — but that doesn't mean they're boring.
C. Reading is a good way to improve your English.
D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate (全神贯注) on it.
E. Often, they'll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.
F. So you should read as much as possible when you are free.
G. Reading on your own isn't like reading for school.

【题目】阅读理解
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but helost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applyingfor a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strengthand decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it wasalready 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to beinterviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre(轮胎） of hiscar. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately wentup to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old manasked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no needto pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for aninterview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office foryour interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.
Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line ofapplications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on himafter the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have achange of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office withdisappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewerwas sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair backand forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heartsank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” hethought to himself.
Then the interviewer turned the chairand to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning.It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.
“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but Iwas pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforcebefore you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthyworker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deservedcoffee as he landed himself a new job.
（1）Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?
A.He was out of work
B.He was bored with his job
C.He wanted a higher position
D.He hoped to find a better boss
（2）What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?
A.A friend's car had a flat tyre
B.a wild man was pushing a car
C.a terrible accident happened
D.an old man’s car broke down
（3）Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?
A.He was also to be interviewed
B.He needed a traveling companion
C.He always helped people in need
D.He was thankful to Jimmy
（4）How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?
A.He was sorry for the other applicants
B.There was no hope for him to get the job
C.He regretted helping the old man
D.The interviewer was very rude
（5）What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？
A.Where there is a will, there’s a way
B.A friend in need is a friend indeed
C.Good is rewarded with good.
D.Two heads are better than one

Psychologists have known that one person’s perception (感知) of another’s “warmth” is a powerful determiner in social relationships. Judging someone to be either “warm” or “cold” is a primary consideration, even trumping evidence that a “cold” person may be more capable (能干的). Much of this is rooted in very early childhood experiences, Bargh argues, when babies’ sense of the world around them is shaped by physical sensations, particularly warmth and coldness.

Feelings of “warmth” and “coldness” in social judgments appear to be universal. Although no worldwide study has been done, Bargh says that describing people as “warm” or “cold” is common to many cultures, and studies have found those perceptions influence judgment in dozens of countries.

To test the relationship between physical and psychological warmth, Bargh conducted an experiment which involved 41 college students. A research assistant who was unaware of the study’s hypotheses (假设), handed the students either a hot cup of coffee, or a cold drink, to hold while the researcher filled out a short information form: The drink was then handed back. After that, the students were asked to rate the personality of “Person A” based on a particular description. Those who had briefly held the warm drink regarded Person A as warmer than those who had held the iced drink.

“We are grounded in our physical experiences even when we think abstractly (抽象的),” says Bargh.

【1】According to Paragraph I，a person’s emotion may be affected by ________.

A. the visitors to his office

B. the psychology lessons he has

C. his physical feeling of coldness

D. the things he has bought online

【2】In Bargh’s experiment, the students were asked to _________.

A. judge someone’s personality

B. write down their hypotheses

C. fill out a personal information form

D. hold coffee and cold drink alternatively (有选择地)

【3】We can infer from the passage that ________.

A. abstract thinking does not come from physical experiences

B. feelings of warmth and coldness are studied worldwide

C. physical temperature affects how we see others

D. capable persons are often cold to others

【题目】阅读理解
The Cambridge Science Festival CuriosityChallenge
Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) ispleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challengeinvites , even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to createartwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires themto explore their world.
Students are being dared to draw apicture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what theyare curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writingshould be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue,
Students who enter the CuriosityChallenge and are selected as winners will be honor at a special ceremonyduring the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will alsopresent prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book.Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those whotake part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.
Between March 10th and March15h, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and theCuriosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other relatedinformation are available at :http:// cambridgesciencefestival.org.
（1）Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge?
A.Cambridge locals.
B.School students.
C.CSF winners.
D.MIT artists.
（2）When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?
A.On February 8th.
B.On March 10th.
C.On March 15th
D.On April 21st.
（3）What type of writing is this text?
A.An exhibition guide.
B.An art show review.
C.An announcement.
D.An official report.

【题目】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一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。
Family structure is the core of any culture. A major function of the family is to socialize new members of a culture. As children are raised in a family setting, they learn to become members of the family as well as members of the larger culture. The family provides the model for all other relationships in society. Through theobservations and modeling of the behavior of other family members, children learnabout the family and society including the values of the culture. Familystructure and their inherent relationships and obligations are a major sourceof cultural difference.
The family is the center of most traditional Asians' lives. Many people worry about their families' welfare,reputation, and honor. Asian families are often extended, including severalgenerations related by blood or marriage living in the same home. An Asianperson's misdeeds are not blamed just on the individual but also on the family—includingthe dead ancestors.
Traditional Chinese, among many otherAsians, respect their elders and feel a deep sense of duty toward them.Children repay their parents' sacrifices by being successful and supportingthem in old age. This is accepted as a natural part of life in China. Incontrast, taking care of aged parents is often viewed as tremendous burden inthe United States, where aging and family support are not honored highly.
The Vietnamese family consists of peoplecurrently alive as well as the spirits of the dead and of the as-yet unborn.Any decisions or actions are done from family considerations, not individualdesires. People's behavior is judged on whether it brings shame or pride to thefamily. Vietnamese children are trained to rely on their families, to honorelderly people, and to fear foreigners. Many Vietnamese think that theiractions in this life will influence their status in the next life.
Fathers in traditional Japanese familiesare typically strict and distant. Japanese college students in one study saidthey would tell their fathers just about as much as they would tell a totalstranger. The emotional and communication barrier between children and fathersin Japan appears very strong after children have reached a certain age.
Although there has been much talk about"family values" in the United States, the family is not a usual frameof reference for decisions in U.S. mainstream culture. Family connections arenot so important to most people. Dropping the names of wealthy or famous peoplethe family knows is done in the United States, but it is not viewed positively.More important is a person's own individual "track record" ofpersonal achievement.
Thus, many cultural differences exist infamily structures and values. In some cultures, the family is the center oflife and the main frame of reference for decisions. In other cultures, theindividuals, not the family, is primary. In some cultures, the family'sreputation and honor depend on each person's actions; in other cultures,individuals can act without permanently affecting the family life. Somecultures value old people, while other cultures look down on them.
(Adapted from R. L. Oxford & R. C.Scarcella, "A Few Family Structures and Values Around the Globe")

【题目】语法填空
For some time, I had been thinking that I wanted to do something to make strangers smile. I decided that I (leave) small notes around shops and other public places with positive sayings or kind words for strangers (find).
A friend on Facebook posted that she had received a lot of beautiful paper from an artist friend and was wondering what to do with it. I told her about my idea, and she (immediate) said that this must be what her paper was meant for.
So two friends on opposite (side) of the world started leaving these random notes of kindness. I leave my notes without (expect) any particular result. It doesn't matter whether they are readthrown away. The main thing is that I did this act.
I now carry around a notebook in I write down lovely and inspiring phrases that I find. And I buy packs of Post its to write notes on whenever I see opportunity to make a stranger smile. I only leave the notes when I am feeling in a (happily) mood, as I don't want to pass any negative energy on to someone else.
I sign them all (say) that this note is left for you by a stranger to make you smile. Then, I add a heart.

【题目】任务型阅读Writing A Letter To Your Future Self
Just imagine writing a letter to your future self 5 years from now, then opening it at that exact moment to see how much of it has come true.
As you read the letter in the future, you can assess how many things agree with your expectations in the past. Often times, the goals we set and our goal achievement process are affected by a lot of changes along the way. The letter lets you recognize how your current idea differs from the past.
In addition to that, at the very moment you are writing the letter, your thoughts are stored right there in those words. When you open the letter in the future, you as your future self gets to compare how you used to be in the past with how you are now. It's very interesting to do so.
Take out a pen and paper right now and start writing your letter to your future self. Set a time period to write to. Then start writing. Think about the type of person you will be, your place in life, what you will have realized then, and so on.
Put it in a safe space where no one can find it. When you open this sometime in the near future, you might gain additional insights(了解) about yourself and your journey in the past few years.
A. And you can think about why that's the case.
B. It is a useful tool to be used in goal achievement.
C. Imagine how you will be like during that time period.
D. If you haven't, join me in writing a letter to yourself.
E. This lets you see how much things have changed since then.
F. At the end of the letter, write the date to open it on the cover.
G. It wasn't until we moved into our new house that I found it again.

Charles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world’s first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum’s most popular display was the skeleton (骷髅) of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale unearthed on a New York farm in l801.

Three of Peale’s seventeen children were also famous artists. Raphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many famous people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.

James Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures (小画像). His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.

【1】What is the main topic of the passage?

A. The life of Charles Willson Peale.

B. Portraits in the l8th century.

C. The Peale Museum.

D. A family of artists.

【2】The author mentions in Paragraph l that Washington tipped his hat to the figures in the painting to show that ________.

A. Charles Willson Peale’s painting was very lifelike

B. Washington respected Charles Willson Peale’s work

C. Washington was friendly with Raphaelle and Titian Peale

D. the painting of the two brothers was very large

【3】The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to “________”.

A. showed B. dug up

C. invented D. looked over

【4】The author’s attitude toward the Peales is in general ________.

A. puzzling B. exciting

C. admiring D. disappointing