完形填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案。
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 “willpower” go further.
(一)
1. for 考查介词。此处表目的，故填for。
2. So 考查固定句型。so it is with sb/sth意为“某人/某物也一样”。
3. If/When 考查状语从句的引导词。此从句句意：如果我们精力充沛的话/当我们精力充沛的时候。
4. as/like 考查状语从句的引导词。此空引导方式状语从句，意为“正如我们学习保养车子一样”。
5. a 考查冠词。此空表示泛指，意为“自我娱乐与工作之间一定存在着一种平衡”。
6. We 考查代词。该空作主语，再根据句中的 our soul 可判断填we，注意。
7. another 考查固定搭配。由上文“For one thing…”可知答案。for another 其次。
8. but 考查并列连词。此空连接两个祈使句，且表示转折关系，故填but。
阅读理解。
Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction.To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strenghth. Imitation is unacceptable.
’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sundden desire to create somrthing unique.Think of the movies,books,teachers,and friends that have affected you most deeply.They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration,not desperation.The world is changed not by those who do what has been done brfore them,but by those who do what has been done inside them.Creative people have an endless resource of ideas.The problem a creator faces
is
not running out of material;it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Syudy your role models,accept the gifts they have given,and leave behind what does not server.Then you can say,”I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors”tragedies and
tory ,and know that they are cheering on.
1.Imitation proves useful when you
.
A.know you are unique
B.lose the bslance of life
C.begin to learn something new
D.get tired of routine practice
2. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should________.
A. forget daily fear and pain
B. choose the right example
C. ask others for decisions
D. stay away from stars
3.Acording to the author. The world moves on because of those who are
.
A. desperate to intruence
others with their knowledge
B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality
C. eager to discover what their ancestors did
D. willing to accept others’ideas
4.The trouble a creator faces is
.
A. the lack of strong motivation
B. the absence of practical ideas
C. how to search for more materials
D. how to use imagination creatively
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To highlight the importance of creatively.
B. To criticize the characters of role models.
C. To compare imitation with creation.
D. To explain the meaning of success.
【参考答案】1—5、CBBDA
阅读理解。
As we get older, most of us worry about grey hair, wrinkles and maintaining a youthful body. But people often don’t realize the voice needs looking after. Here, Mr. Rubin, a voice expert, reveals how to keep your voice youthful.
Drink more fluid and avoid spicy food
You need water for the vocal cords(声带) to vibrate(振动) well. The body must be kept hydrated enough to make the vocal cords operate well. Drinking 1.5 liters of water a day at intervals of 15 minutes is very important. Mr. Rubin advises avoiding foods with an annoying effect on the stomach, such as onions, chili, fizzy drinks and chocolate.
Rest the throat and talk regularly
The vocal cords can be scared if you use your voice during a bad cough. If you have a case of laryngitis(喉炎) with a cold, you should rest your voice for a day or two, and seek medical advice.
Simply staying sociable and using your voice is very important. “As older people get less mobile, they can become socially isolated and speak less.”says Mr. Rubin. “The elderly need to communicate with people more. By using the vocal cords, they enable the ageing process to slow down. ”
Improve your posture
Good posture is essential to keeping the voice young, so we’d better stand properly. Exercise helps you take deeper breaths as it means there is better airflow through the voice box, producing a stronger tone.
Sing in the shower
This is one of the best ways to preserve your voice, as it keeps the larynx muscles strong while the steam lubricates(使润滑) the voice box.“Singing is gymnastics for the voice,”says Mr. Rubin. Joining a choir is one of the best ways to preserve a youthful tone.
【文章大意】：文章讲诉了语音专家讲怎样保持我们的声音年轻，诸如多喝水，少吃辛辣食品、洗澡时唱歌等方式。
60. Mr. Rubin gives us advice on
.
A. ways to keep us from aging
B. ways to keep our voice youthful
C. ways to talk with other people
D. prevention of diseases caused by talking too much
【答案】B
【解析】根据第一段Here, Mr. Rubin, a voice expert, reveals how to keep your voice youthful.罗宾先生，意为语音专家揭示了怎样保持声音年轻，选B
【考点定位】考查细节理解能力。
61. Which of the following statements is TRUE in the opinion of Mr. Rubin?
A. Taking more onions can keep us healthy.
B .Professional singers’ voices tend to age quickly.
C. The steam can do great harm to the voice.
D. We should stand properly to keep our voice youthful.
【答案】D
【解析】根据倒数第二段Good posture is essential to keeping the voice young, so we’d better stand properly.即好的姿势是保持声音年轻的关键，因此我们最好站姿正确，可知选D
【考点定位】考查细节理解能力。
62. To protect the voice, the old people should
.
A. get less mobile
B. lie in bed more
C. avoid using the voice
D. communicate with others more
【答案】D
63. What can we learn from the text?
A. Most people have realized the importance of protecting voice.
B. It’s hard to keep the vocal cords strong through exercise.
C. Shouting now and then benefits our vocal cords.
D. Singing in the shower is among the best ways to keep our voice youthful.
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Book reviews can be a great foot in the door if you’re looking to get your writing published somewhere. Most magazines, whether online or print, will include book reviews about books that tackle the topics the magazine discusses. Also, most editors and staff writers are usually too busy to read books and review them themselves (unless they are specifically assigned to a book review column). Therefore, writing book reviews can be a great way to get started with a writing career.
Many people that are reading your review may not know anything about the book you’re reviewing. Instead of making them go find information on their own by searching for the book title, start out with a little description of the book. Make sure you avoid too long of a summary, though, because if too much of your article is a summary of the book, it won’t be interesting. Start with a short paragraph or so that hits all the major points but doesn't give too much away. You don’t want to tell your reader everything about the book, because then they won’t have to read it at all. Just give enough information so your reader is interested in reading the book.
Some magazines like to publish book reviews that are completely objective（客观的）. This means that they want a review of the book that doesn't share your opinion and that in which your opinion isn't obvious from reading what you wrote. If you hated a book, it might not be a great book to review. You probably want to review books that you enjoyed. This will give your review a positive spin. Avoid gushing about how much you loved the book, however. You should not include your personal reaction to the book until the very end, where you include a sentence or two about whether or not you would recommend a book and to whom you would recommend it.
A great way to get your review noticed is to look at a book through a specific lens. Read the book as a feminist（女权主义者） would, for example, and talk about what a feminist might say to applaud or criticize the book. You can choose any number of lenses, and feminism is just one option. An economic lens, a family lens, the lens of a different nationality, or the lens of a child could all be interesting ways to look at a book. If you look at a book in this way, instead of just reading it and forming your own opinion, it will be much more interesting and marketable. This is especially the case if you look at a lens that relates to the subject of the magazine to which you are submitting. Feminist magazines love book reviews about books read through a feminist lens, for example, because it pertains to their readership.
Another great way to write a book review is to talk about the writer’s style. Anyone can pick up a book and read for the plot, but it takes an experienced writer to note interesting things about another writer’s style and write about them intelligently.
1. What’s the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Standards of good book reviews.
B. Benefits of writing book reviews.
C. Ways to get your writing published.
D. Topics usually discussed in magazines.
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good book review?
A. Including much information on a major point of the book.
B. Stating clearly the writer’s opinion of the book.
C. Giving a brief summary of the book.
D. Avoiding describing the book.
3. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by.
A. giving examplesB. telling personal experiences
C. making comparisonsD. analyzing causes
4. According to the text, only a skilled writer can .
A. look at a book through a specific angle
B. give an objective description of a book
C. find a book and understand its plot easily
D. pay close attention to another writer’s style
【参考答案】1—4、BCAD
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
While some dictionaries define the word “right” as “a privilege” when used in the context of “human rights”, we are talking about something more basic. Originally, people had rights only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected—he set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion. Cyrus’ statements are about the first “human rights” declaration in history.
Every person has certain basic rights, simply by the fact of being human. These are called “human rights” rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone’s sudden desire. They are “rights” because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.
Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, adopt a career, select a partner of one’s choice and raise children. They include the right to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal. They even embrace the right to leisure.
In ages past, there were no human rights. Then the idea turned up that people should have certain freedoms. And that idea, in the wake of World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. What Are Human Rights?
B. Why Do We Have Human Rights?
C. How Do Human Rights Come Into Being?
D. What To Do With Human Rights?
2. How did the first human rights come into being?
A. By Cyrus conquering the city of Babylon.
B. By Cyrus setting the slaves free.
C. By Cyrus making his statement about human rights.
D. By choosing ones own beliefs.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Human rights can be taken away for some reason.
B. Human rights have the same meaning as privileges.
C. Human rights can help you live a peaceful life.
D. Human rights can be used to hurt others.
4. The underlined word “embrace” in the third paragraph means .
A. to seekB. to includeC. to enjoyD. to share
5. From the last paragraph we can infer that .
A. people would have freedom rather than human rights
B. at the beginning of 20th the more complete rights appeared
C. thirty human rights have existed for about 70 years
D. World War II decided human rights
【参考答案】1—5、ACCBC