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32. Using tuition assistance for employees ________. A. has attracted a large number of talents B. is a trend that formed recently C. has existed for scores of years D. is well received by employees

33. What can we learn from what Colleen Flaherty said? A. It is merely beneficial to employees

B. It is a win-win event for employees and employers.

C. Valuing education has become a trend for all companies. D. It turns out to be tough for firms to find suitable employees. 34. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Regular pay raises.

B. More chances to be successful C. Educational support

D. Professional –development potential

35. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the programs? A. The programs can guarantee the employees a good job. B. The impact of the programs remains to be estimated.

C. Employees will benefit more from the programs than companies.

D. It’s less likely that employees will remain in the same company after receiving the programs. 解析：

考点：议论文。 难度系数：2

文章大意：本文介绍了很多公司通过送员工进行继续教育达到对公司和员工的双赢。 32.答案C。

解析： 细节理解题. 根据第一段中的Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is the latest company to use tuition assistance for employees – which for decades has been a part of many business’ benefits packages可知这种方式存在了几十年， 故C项符合语境. 33.答案 B.

解析：推理判断题. 根据第二段中的For workers, it gives them a better opportunity for development与For firms, they are able to recruit the type of employees who have value education and are less likely to turn over, and thus have a higher level of retention(保留)，判断这对于员工和公司来说是双赢的， 故选B项. 34.答案 C.

解析：代词指代题. 第四段提到：来自雇主的教育支持非常吸引人，Millennials（千禧一代，即18到36岁的人）需要更多经验、更多知识和更多指导才能成功， 由此判断it指代“教育支持”，故选C项. 35. 答案B。

解析：细节理解题。第一段提到：while the impact of such programs has yet to be fully assessed，及最后一段提到：What the long-term effects such programs might have for companies’ retention and turnover rates remain unclear.可知该项目的影响还有待完全评估。故选B项.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

While going through life with the pursuit of money on our mind, we're often told that money can't buy happiness. But what truth is there in the saying? Is there a relation between money and happiness? 36

Humans are very sensitive to change. When we get a rise, we really enjoy it. But some studies have shown that in North America, additional income beyond 75,000 dollars a year stops impacting day-to-day happiness.

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37 They often end up spending all the money, going into debt, and experience ruined social relationships.

So surely money can't really buy happiness. Well, recent studies suggest that the problem may actually be in the way that we spend money. 38 Studies show that people who spend their money on others feel happier. As for the people who spend money on themselves, their happiness is unchanged.

39 0ne experiment showed that instead of an organization writing a large check to a charity, dividing the amount up among employees, allowing them to contribute to a charity of their choice, increased their job satisfaction. Similarly, individuals that spend money on each other, as opposed to themselves, not only increase job satisfaction, but improve the team performance.

40 Interestingly, the specific way money is spent on others isn't important. Spending something on others is the important aspect of increasing your happiness.

A. The same principle has been tested on teams and organizations as well. B. Money has more effect on the vast majority of people in the long run.

C. Instead of buying things for yourself, try giving some of it to other people and see how you feel. D. And if so, how can we use it to our advantage?

E. Almost everywhere we look in the world, we see that giving money to others is positively related to happiness, F. And while you're saving up for these greatest experiences, don't forget the daily joys in life. G. In fact, people who win a lottery often report becoming extremely unhappy. 解析：

考点：7选5 说明文。 难度系数：3

文章大意：本文讲述了钱和幸福之间的关系。 36.答案：D

解析：根据上一句问“钱和幸福有关系吗？”可知下一句是“如果有关系，我们该怎样把钱用得对我们有利？”

37. 答案：G

解析：根据下一句可知，那些赢了彩票的人经常被报道说不幸福，他们花光了所有的钱，负债累累。 38. 答案：C

解析：根据上下文可知，问题在于我们花钱的方式，不要只给自己买东西，而要试着给其他人买些东西并且看看他们是如何感受的，研究表明把钱花在其他人身上的人感觉更幸福。 39. 答案：A

解析：段落主题句。根据下文可知，同样的原则在团队和组织也被得到了验证。 40. 答案：E

解析：段落主题句。根据下文可知，放眼看看整个世界，我们都可看到把钱给别人与幸福有着积极的联系。

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Most people need to hear “I love you”. Once in a while, they hear them just 41 .

I met Connie the day she was 42 to the hospice ward (病房) ,where I worked as a 43 . Her husband, Bill, stood nervous nearby as she was 44 to the hospital bed. While Connie was in the final 45 of her fight against cancer, she was 46 . Connie was a 47 . As we became acquainted , she confided (吐露) how 48 it was to be married 32 years to a man who often called her “a silly woman”.

“I know Bill loves me. “she said.” But he has never been one to say he loves me, or send cards to me. I’d give anything if he’d say ‘I love you’, but it’s just not in his 49 .”

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Soon, when Connie had fewer 50 moments, I began spending more of my volunteer time with Bill. One day, I got him on the 51 of women, how we need romance in our lives and how we love to got sentimental cards.

“I don’t have to,” he said. “She knows I do!”

“I’m sure she knows,” I said, “but she needs to hear what she has 52 to you all these years. Please think about it.”

Two days later I walked down the hospice ward at noon. There stood Bill, leaning 53 the wall in the hallway and staring at the floor. I already knew Connie had 54 at 11 a.m.

When I saw Bill. his face was wet with 55 and he was 56 .

He said, “I have to say how good I feel about telling her. He stopped to 57 his nose. “This morning I told her how much I loved her…and loved being married to her. You 58 have seen her smile!”

I went into the room to say goodbye to Connie. There, on the bedside table, was a large Valentine 59 from Bill, 60 : “To my wonderful wife…I love you.” 41．A. on time 42．A. allowed 43．A. nurse 44．A. translated 45．A. step 46．A. anxious 47．A. reminder 48．A. disturbing 49．A. nature 50．A. sleeping 51．A. lesson 52．A. shown 53．A. on 54．A. passed by 55．A. sweat 56．A. struggling 57．A. blow 58．A. would 59．A. card 60．A. telling

解析; 考点：记叙文 难度系数：2

文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一对结婚32年的夫妇的故事。爱不仅需要付诸行动， 而且要说出来。 41．答案C.

解析：考查介词短语。大部分人都需要听到”我爱你”这三个字，可有时候他们直到最后才能听到。on time按时，准时；at times

有时，偶尔；in time最后，最终；behind time拖后。故选c。

42．答案B.

解析：考查动词词义辨析。be admitted to意为”被??接纳，被??接收”，此处用的是被动语态。 43．答案D.

解析：考查名词词义辨析。通过”I began spending more of my volunteer time with Bill”可知，此处应用volunteer。 44．答案B.

解析：考查动词词义辨析。通过下文中的”Connie was in the final stage of her fight against cancer”可知，Connie处于癌症晚期，

所以丈夫Bill在妻子被 “转移”到病床上时紧张地站在旁边。translate “翻译” transfer“转移” transform“改变” transport“运送”

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B. at times C. in time D. behind time

B. admitted C. committed D. acknowledged B. cleaner C. doctor D. volunteer B. transferred C. transformed D. transported B. stage C. state D. stair B. worried C. frightened D. cheerful B. performer C. romantic D. hostess B. shocking C. annoying D. frustrating B. mind C.1ife D. style B. yawning C. waking D. crying B. subject C. point D. focus B. explained C. expressed D. meant B. by C. against D. over B. passed on C. passed down D. passed away B. rain C. tears D. water B. trembling C. sighing D. sinking B. touch C. scratch D. rub B. could C. might D. should B. gift C. paper D. package B. reading C. writing D. announcing

45．答案B.

解析：考查名词。此处表示”Connie处于癌症晚期”，stage表示“时期，阶段”。 46．答案D.

解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。结合前面的从句可知选D，此处表示”尽管Connie处于癌症晚期，但是她很乐观”。cheerful

表示”快乐的”。

47．答案C.

解析： 考查名词。根据下文romance可知，Connie是一个喜欢浪漫的女性，romantic意为“浪漫主义者” 48．答案D.

解析：考查形容词词义辨析。Connie是一个喜欢浪漫的女性，所以和一个经常叫她”傻女人”的Bill结婚32年是一件令人沮

丧的事。disturbing表示”令人不安的”；shocking表示”令人震惊的”；annoying表示”令人恼怒的”；frustrating表示”令人沮丧的”。故选D。

49．答案A.

解析：考查名词词义辨析。Bill是一个不善表达的人，说”I love you”不是他的性格。be in one’s nature意为“是某人的天性”。 50. 答案C.

解析：随着病情的加重，Connie醒着的时间也越来越少。故应用waking。 51. 答案B.

解析：考查名词词义辨析。Connie是一个浪漫的人，而Bill却不善表达，我想帮助他们，故此处表示我引着Bill谈论女性的

“话题”，所以选B，subject。

52. 答案D.

解析：考查动词词义辨析。她需要听到多年来她对你来说意味着什么。mean表示”意味着”。 53. 答案C.

解析：考查介词的用法。根据上下文可知，此处表示”Bill靠墙站着”。lean against意为”倚靠”。 54. 答案D.

解析：考查动词短语辨析。结合语境可知．Connie已经在上午11点去世了。pass away意为”去世”。 55. 答案C.

解析：考查名词词义辨析。由于妻子过世，Bill很悲伤，他的脸上应该已经满是泪水。 56答案. B.

解析：考查动词词义辨析。结合上文Bill很悲伤，他的脸上已经满是泪水可知，他在颤抖。 57. 答案A.

解析：考查动词词义辨析。由于Bill哭得很伤心，所以需要blow his nose(擤鼻子)。 58答案. D.

解析：考查情态动词辨析。此处表示”你真该看看她的微笑(事实上没有看到)”。should have done sth．表示”本应做某事(却没

有做)”。

59. 答案A.

解析：考查名词词义辨析。由上文中的”how we love to get sentimental cards’”和选项可知，Bill送给Connie的是情人节卡片。

故选A。

60. 答案B.

解析：考查非谓语动词。read表示”写着”，符合语境和句子结构的要求。

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第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）

第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hope is what makes one’s life move forward. Setting goals for oneself is fine, but they are impossible to reach 61 hope. Many people believe that hope is what creates disappointment. 62 a sad belief that is! In reality, hope provides one with the ability to see success in one’s mind 63 the strength needed to be 64 (appropriate)focused on reaching one’s goals.

Hope provides one with trust and gives one optimistic spirit. Hope does not create disappointment, but 65

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