To take me to the hospital, my husband took a day off work. At 7 am, his boss called. He was being placed on paid leaving, waiting for an investigation into a mistake he had made at work.

We both panicked. Having slowly worked our way out of poverty (贫穷) for 8 years, we were so close to being OK and it was ail falling away. As my husband was a great worker, we decided to stay positive and hope for the best. However, two days later he received the official phone call-he was fired.

Having no savings to pay bills, we cried hopelessly. We went to the welfare office only to be told that he couldn’t collect unemployment for 8 weeks, meaning he had the possibility of having $0 income for two months. It was terrifying.

With only enough food to last for about a week, we applied for food stamps and Medicaid. Then we worked together- diving into job applications. After sending out resumes (简历)to everywhere in the field, he came across some promising companies. We kept our fingers crossed. Hopefully, we could get out of trouble as early as possible.

Soon I got a phone call-my neck operation was going to be free now that we were poor again. And my husband got an email invitation for a video interview and it went great. He would be paid $3 more an hour than his last job. What a roller coaster ride!

【1】What was the family like before the husband got fired?

A.They showed little concern for each other.

B.They lived in an extremely poor area.

C.They could hardly make ends meet.

D.They led a rich and comfortable life.

【2】Why did the boss call the husband?

A.To ask him about the truth.B.To tell him about a decision.

C.To persuade him to quit his job.D.To warn him to mind his work attitude.

【3】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?

A.We were uncertain about our future.B.We waited hopelessly.

C.We felt more and more nervous.D.We wished ourselves good luck

【4】What life lesson has the author learned from her experience?

A.Many hands make light work.

B.Actions speak louder than words.

C.When one door shuts, another opens.

D.One false step makes a great difference.

BOOKING YOUR CRUISE

Most tourists prefer small cruise lines that dock in downtown Hamilton. It’s an ideal destination since it’s right on Front Street, from where you can easily get to Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda, and other parts of the island. Large cruise lines dock at Royal Navy Dockyard, which is inconveniently situated at the far western end of the Island.

TRANSPORTATION

Getting off a small cruise, you can easily go to Hamilton and other places by bus. From Royal Navy Dockyard, you can take a bus, a taxi or a boat. The most saving way of travelling around is by buying a day’s pass. You will enjoy unlimited transportation services using any public means.

ATTRACTIONS

The Bermuda Caves (洞穴)

This is a popular attraction that you have to tour. Anyone who loves to explore caves will definitely enjoy this place. You’d better wear sports shoes as some caves are a bit wet and slippery.

Beaches of Bermuda

Your trip to Bermuda is surely incomplete without spending some time at the amazing pink-sand beaches. Try Tobacco Bay and Horseshoe Bay, which are suitable for family visits. Bermuda is the world’s most famous shipwreck (沉船) site. If you’re a good diver, there are too many shipwrecks waiting to be discovered.

Sea Glass

If you want to pass time doing something for fun, head straight to the Alexander battery beach to collect lots of sea glass.

【1】When is the best time to cruise Bermuda?

A.April.B.July.C.October.D.November.

【2】What does the author suggest a tourist do?

A.Buy a day’s pass to travel around the island.

B.Book a small ship at Royal Navy Dockyard.

C.Keep away from the crowded beaches.

D.Collect sea glass at Horseshoe Bay.

【3】What is most likely to be an adventurer’s dream about Bermuda?

A.Exploring the far eastern end of the island.

B.Taking a bus to visit the capital city.

C.Diving to discover sunken ships.

D.Walking in the Bermuda Caves.

That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He _______ to me his different phone plans. While listening to him, sometimes I was _______in my thoughts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a sign of agreement and to _______that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit_______. But I stayed calm and _______ until the end of the discussion.

Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation. _______, people shout at us and slam down the phone. Today, since 10 am, I hadn't had a phone _______ without an offense (触怒). I know you had a long day at work and you could have __________ in front of your TV. But you listened so carefully to me. I am __________ and I sincerely thank you.”

It set me thinking. He had been the __________ of verbal violence (语言暴力) all through his working day. Physical __________ do not exist in this situation but dehumanization (非人性) seems to happen. __________, he was only doing his job. I felt a sense of __________ that I hadn't treated him so rudely.

【1】A.foundB.excusedC.remindedD.forgave

【2】A.repliedB.agreedC.suggestedD.ordered

【3】A.explainedB.admittedC.apologizedD.reported

【4】A.stuckB.involvedC.interestedD.lost

【5】A.announceB.ensureC.confirmD.imagine

【6】A.impatientB.discouragedC.concernedD.nervous

【7】A.generousB.reliableC.cheerfulD.polite

【8】A.UnexpectedlyB.UsuallyC.EventuallyD.Similarly

【9】A.meetingB.interviewC.conversationD.appointment

【10】A.relaxedB.sleptC.talkedD.played

【11】A.annoyedB.proudC.touchedD.curious

【12】A.proofB.targetC.supporterD.result

【13】A.activitiesB.exercisesC.disabilitiesD.conflicts

【14】A.YetB.BesidesC.OtherwiseD.Instead

【15】A.honorB.lossC.reliefD.trust

【1】我好不容易才适应了新环境。(have a hard time)

__________________________

【2】他是个可靠的人，不会让你失望的。(letdown)

__________________________

【3】尽管他不富有，但他总是对无家可归的人伸出援助之手。(reach out to)

__________________________

【4】这么处理的话，你们的友情很快就会修复的。(approach)

__________________________

【5】她那么害羞，我不知道如何与她沟通。(figure out)

__________________________

Arthur, a young painter, went to France to surround himself with beauty and inspiration. He lived on the cheap, painted every day, visited museums, traveled to picturesque places, bravely spoke to everyone he met, and showed his work to anyone who would look at it. One afternoon, he struck up a conversation at a cafe with a group of charming young people, who turned out to be some fancy nobles.They took a liking to Arthur and invited him to a party that weekend in a castle in the Loire Valley. They said this was going to be the party of the year. It would be attended by the rich and famous and by several crowned heads of Europe. Best of all, it was a masquerade ball(化妆舞会)."Dress up, " they said, "and join us!"

Excited, Arthur worked all week on a costume(服装)that he was certain would be highly impressive. He held back on neither the details nor the imagination of this creation. Then he rented a car and drove three hours to the castle. He changed into his costume in the car and went up the castle steps. Arthur entered the ballroom, proud.

Upon arrival, he immediately realized his mistake.

This was indeed a costume party but this was a themed costume party. The theme was “a medieval court". All around him, the wealthy and beautiful were dressed in fancy clothes, wearing sparkling jewels. Arthur, on the other hand, was dressed as a Lobster (龙虾), wearing a red coat, red tights, red ballet slippers, and giant red claws, Also, his face was painted red. And he was the only American in the room, too

注意:

1.所续写短文的字数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph l:

He stood at the top of the steps for one long, frightful moment._________________________

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Paragraph 2:

As he moved into the crowd, a silence fell. __________________________________________

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【1】How can you pay in the TWU Cafeteria?

A.By signing your name.

B.By using your mobile phone.

C.By using your ID cards.

【2】Where can you cook?

A.In the Globe.B.In the TWU Cafeteria.C.In the Douglas Hall.

【3】What do we know about the Wellness Center?

A.It is open on workdays.

B.It offers service free of charge.

C.It only gives advice on mental health.

【4】When can the students take the TWU Express?

A.At 7 a.m. on Sundays.B.At noon on Thursdays.C.At 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The first factor is how pleasant or unpleasant people find a task. Research shows that people put off tasks they find unpleasant. Someone who loves bicycles might not delay fixing a tire, while someone who does not may put it off.

【2】 For example, those who have low expectations of success are more likely to delay starting a job. On the other hand, those who believe they can perform well take on challenging tasks rather than avoid them.

【3】 Studying hard in high school might not give high school students any immediate rewards; what they learn might not seem useful to the present. Sometimes. it is hard to see the benefit of making an effort when the reward is too far away. 【4】

Lastly, another factor is whether or not people can use self-control. Those who have less self-control can easily be drawn away from their work. Interestingly, age is said to be associated with self-control. 【5】

If procrastination is a problem for you, the first step to reducing it is identifying the reasons behind it. It is only by understanding the roots of your problem that you can choose the appropriate method for yourself.

A. Besides, there is a link between procrastination and how long people must wait before they see the reward for an effort.

B. Research shows that the older people become, the less likely they are to delay doing their work until the last minute.

C. In addition, the amount of confidence they have in their ability to do a task is also related to procrastination.

D. As it is common to most people, how to avoid procrastination has become a major concern.

E. What's more, it has been argued that too much confidence can also lead to procrastination.

F. Although researchers do not agree on all the reasons behind procrastination, there is general agreement about some factors that can explain it.

G. This can explain why many people do not start saving money for their old age when they are young.

【1】On which day is World Sleep Day held?

A.March 21.B.March 25.C.March 31.

【2】What percentage of adults have a full eight hours of sleep each day?

A.21%.B.27%.C.80%.

【3】What problem do most people have?

A.They are too busy to have enough sleep.

B.They are not aware of the risk of lack of sleep.

C.They are unable to achieve balance between sleep and work.

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A.World Sleep Day started in 2006.

B.Teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

C.Losing one hour of sleep makes no difference.

【1】Why can't the woman stand the man living upstairs?

A.He often knocks on her door.

B.He plays the piano too late into the night.

C.He always borrows things from her.

【2】Who is Susan?

A.The woman's sister.

B.The woman's neighbor.

C.Jennifer's former roommate.

【3】What does the woman say about Susan?

A.She is a nice girl.

B.She does well in exams.

C.She sleeps well every night.

【4】What will the woman probably do next?

A.Call Susan for help.

B.Move into a new apartment.

C.Prepare for her exams.

【1】What does the man's apartment look like?

A.Beautiful.B.Untidy.C.Large.

【2】What are the speakers going to do?

A.Have a meal together.B.Clean up the room.C.Go home.