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D. traditional newspapers and magazines will be more popular

12. The author writes the article to __________________.

A. let people know the great development of the journalism B. tell readers what newspapers and magazines are like in the future C. prove newspapers and magazines are not welcomed any more D. say traditional newspapers and magazines are better than before

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My father often talks about his definition of success. He tells us that it isn’t measured in money or material things, but in love and joy. While my brothers and I were all raised together under the same roof, I wonder how different we can be sometimes. Four kids, four different life paths, personalities and ambitions.

We must follow a different path to let our light shine, and that’s what makes us so unpredictable and unique. In today’s world, expecting every child’s education to be the same, progress at the same rate and be measured against the narrow standards of performances is not just outdated, it’s also harmful to young people.

I experienced this disconnect(脱节) firsthand after graduating from college. I had many opportunities in front of me, but they didn’t test my limits and my creativity to pursue my passions. At first, I took a job at a big consulting firm. However, I couldn’t shake my passion for music. I had followed the somewhat predictable path of a college graduate, but I was crazy about how to become an artist. Now I am a nine-time Grammy Awards winner who has sold multiple Top 10 Albums.

Imagine what it would look like if our schools were set up to help people discover and pursue a personal passion instead of a predictable path? The good news is that a number of individuals and organizations are finding new ways to innovate in education. The goal is to create more student-centered environments that help young people not just do better in school but also discover what they love.

We can’t live lives of joy if we can’t discover what we love doing with our lives. So let each person discover the power and uniqueness of his or her own passion. 13. What does the writer’s father think success should be measured in?

A. Pleasure. B. Ability. C. Wealth.

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D. Fame.

14. We can infer that the writer _________________________.

A. is devoted to reforming the education system B. pursued his passions once he left college C. realized his dream before his graduation D. finally became an outstanding singer

15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

第二节（共5小题；毎小题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。

How to Motivate Yourself to Study

Studying can be one of life’s most boring activities. 16 But you can change your attitude towards the hardship of studying by reminding yourself of a few basic but important truths!

Remind yourself of your purpose. 17 Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or even 20 years? The time you spend studying now will help to make your future dream a reality. Whether you are working towards a degree, a special skill, or some type of personal achievement, the act of studying is like a bridge between where you are now and where you want to be in the future.!

18 A well-educated person is a powerful person. Knowledge is priceless. A well-educated, knowledgeable person is a person who is able to navigate and excel better within the world around him/her.

Dare yourself to succeed. 19 When you get over the barriers, you’ll realize that personal achievement and fulfillment are wonderful things. Allow yourself to do the things that can contribute to your personal achievement and fulfillment –like studying!

Always keep a positive attitude. Your attitude towards study can have a huge impact on your motivation! 20 But if you have a positive attitude towards your study, you will be able to boost motivation, just by having a positive attitude towards it.

A. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. All that glitters is not gold.

B. Let every child’s light shine. D. Let bygones be bygones.

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A. Is it never too old to learn? B. Realize knowledge is power. C. What are your goals in life?

D. Devote your spare time and energy to study.

E. Thinking negatively is not helpful and will not help you to get motivated.

F. In fact, the very nature of studying goes against the basic human desire to maximize pleasure. G. Tell yourself you can successfully overcome any real or imagined difficulty standing in your

way.

第二部分： 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，掌握其大意，然后从第21—40 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D） 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

It was a hot summer day and I was longing to go swimming at the local pool. 21 , I was riding in the back seat of the car as my parents 22 to a friend’s house. They were going to 23 a hand to a church work camp repairing her roof and porch. As an eight-year-old boy I knew that there wouldn’t be much for me to do and I was 24 . I ended up sitting in the yard, 25 .

The work camp was mostly made up of 26 who had given up part of their summer vacation to help others free of charge. They were managed by the pastor(牧师) and a few skilled carpenters who also worked 27 . Most of that afternoon, I sat in the shade while they were wet with 28 in the sunshine. They cut boards and hammered them in place. They 29 rotted tiles(瓦片) and nailed in new ones. They cleared off the old paint and 30 with the new. They did it all 31 . They shared stories and smiles. They shared jokes and 32 .

Finally our friend asked me to help her pay them with the two things she could 33 : sweet tea and smiles. I carefully carried the 34 to the workers who downed the tea with joy. By the end of the day the three gallons of tea were 35 . The workers were out of nails, paint, and lumber, 36 the job was done. There was one thing left, however. It was the one thing that you would never run out of. It was the one thing that you couldn’t give away 37 having even more of it. It was love. It lightened our 38 and smiles. I went home with a heart 39 of it and was

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happier than any day at 40 could have made me. 21. A. Therefore 22. A. walked 23. A. lend 24. A. right

B. Moreover B. hiked B. take B. wrong

C. Besides C. drove C. borrow C. upset C. reading

D. Instead D. ran D. bring D. angry D. singing D. adults D. independently D. sweat D. pulled in D. wrote D. carefully D. laughter D. afford D. hammers D. cooling D. though D. from D. spirits D. afraid D. yard

25. A. crying 26. A. seniors 27. A. directly 28. A. rain

B. watching B. parents

C. teenagers C. skillfully C. water

B. voluntarily B. blood

29. A. pulled out 30. A. drew

B. pulled down B. brushed B. joyfully

C. pulled over C. cleaned

31. A. sadly 32. A. tears

C. curiously C. concern C. make C. paint C. gone C. or

B. experiences B. gain B. nails B. lost B. so

33. A. prepare 34. A. glasses 35. A. missing 36. A. but

37. A. through 38. A. eyes

B. with B. faces B. proud B. pool

C. without C. burdens C. full

39. A. aware 40. A. house

C. school

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。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

On a diet? Then consider sitting by the window the next time you eat out.

The researchers measured and 41 (map) the design of each restaurant and then used meal checks 42 (track) what diners ordered and how it related to 43 they sat.

The results were telling people: people sitting 44 (far) from the front door ate the fewest salads and were 73 percent more likely to order desserts. Those 45 (seat) at a dark table ate

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