助力2014高考英语任务型阅读专项特训4

助力2014高考英语任务型阅读专项特训4

‎【助力2019】高考英语任务型阅读专项特训（4）‎ 任务型阅读1‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter(相反地) balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.‎ Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked. As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more range for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand for them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population.‎ One of the difficulties in putting birth control into practice lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a decreasing market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a decreasing tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one that is stable or in decline.‎ Title ‎ Population control Theme Population control causes (1)　　　　 among researchers and countries.‎ Among researchers Reasons for population control ‎● It can (2)　　　　 the effect of a reduced death rate.[来源:1ZXXK]‎ ‎● Good land is limited and (3)　　　　.[来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*K]‎ ‎● Each person produces less in a given amount of time.[来源:1ZXXK]‎ ‎● A large population leads to a reduction in (4)　　　　 income.‎ Reasons against population control ‎● A large population helps the development of facilities.‎ ‎● Each person (5)　　　　 less of the public costs of society.‎ Among countries For underdeveloped countries, population control can ‎● bring less (6)　　　　 on supplies and resources.‎ For developed countries, population control can ‎● slow down economic (7)　　　　.‎ ‎● lead to a (8)　　　　 in tax and land values.‎ ‎● make many people (9)　　　　.‎ ‎● weaken the building industry.‎ ‎(10)　　　　‎ Consider countries and cultural values when introducing birth control techniques.‎ ‎1. disagreement / argument 2. balance 3. overworked 4. average 5. shares / bears ‎ ‎6. pressure 7. growth / development 8. decrease / fall 9. unemployed 10. Suggestion / Advice ‎ 任务型阅读2‎ ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Preschools are usually regarded as a fun learning experience where children can pick up their basic learning skills, which help them to be better, prepared for the legal education ahead. A preschool is also known as kindergarten or nursery school, which provides basic learning skills for children between the ages of two to five. ‎ Preschools focus on getting the children to communicate better with other children as well as adults around them. Preschool-education also focuses on encouraging children’s creativity and encouraging them to express their thoughts and ideas through speaking and drawing as well. Preschools also usually include simple exercises and outdoor games to make sure of the physical fitness of the children. Preschools also help develop children’s basic mathematical skills. In a word, the goals of preschool-education can be summarized (总结) as one point — to develop a child’s overall growth. ‎ To make the education both creative and fun, preschools can organize many preschool games and activities. For example, educational visits to the zoo or other places are an excellent way for children to learn about different types of animals and other extracurricular (课外的) knowledge. Making children exposed to educational computer games in proper levels can be a great way to improve the children’s hand-eye coordination （协调） and introduce the children to the technology. What’s more, drawing can also help in developing the children’s aesthetic (审美) sense, and it is also a creative way of expression for the preschoolers.‎ Kids would love music and you can sing a few well-known songs in class. Teach particular actions like a few claps or shouts with the song. These body actions will help them to develop their powers of observation and memory skills. ‎ Besides this, there are several other outdoor and indoor games for preschoolers. The important rule to remember while designing a preschool activity is to keep a good balance between educational importance or learning value and entertainment. Preschoolers need activities that make the process of learning interesting.‎ Title: Preschools ‎(1)__________‎ Kindergarden or nursery school is where children between the age of two to five can pick up their basic learning skills before their legal education.‎ ‎(2) ‎ To make children communicate better with other children and adults around them.‎ To encourage children’s creativity.‎ To encourage children to (3) their thoughts and ideas by speaking and drawing.‎ To (4) children’s physical fitness.‎ To develop children’s basic mathematical skills. ‎ ‎(5) ‎ ‎(6) visits Making children learn extracurricular knowledge.‎ Making children ‎ ‎(7) computer games in proper levels Improving children’s hand-eye coordination and introducing children to the technology.‎ Drawing Developing the children’s aesthetic (8) .‎ Singing from songs with particular actions Developing children’s powers of observation and memory skills.‎ ‎(9) ‎ Keeping a good (10) between educational importance and entertainment.‎ ‎1. Definition 2. Goals /Aims 3. express/voice 4. improve 5. Games 6. Educational 7. play 8.sense 9. Rule 10. balance 任务型阅3‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Have you ever intended to be fully absorbed in your work but found yourself distracted (走神) by e-mail, the Internet and other things throughout the day?‎ ‎"People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but also when they are engaged in challenging tasks," says Peter Bregman. "They sometimes have a feeling to escape from what's difficult or boring, so they jump out," he says. The part of the brain devoted to attention is connected to the brain's emotional center. Any strong emotion-quarrels with colleagues, problems at home-can interrupt our attention. Studies over the last decade have shown that too much work to do at a time can easily lead to distraction.‎ Refocusing is hard for many people. Robert Epstein suggests the following, "Stop and listen to music for a few minutes. Go for a short walk or take a deep breath, where you breathe in deeply, count to five slowly, hold it and breathe out very slowly." This can "blow out all the tension and the unwanted in your mind to restore your focus."‎ Take more control by structuring your time and becoming more aware of your behaviors. "Setting the phone alarm to go off every hour is my way of creating awareness," Mr. Bregman says," You have to inform yourself that you've lost focus in order to do something about it." Starting the day with a to-do list is important, such as when to eat, when to go to the gym or take a walk. But if it's overly ambitious, you will put yourself in a state of anxiety, which makes it hard for the brain to concentrate. "Choosing three or four things as your priority (优先) for the day allows your brain to settle down and focus," he says.‎ Topic How to become more (1) ___ on the work?‎ ‎(2)___ of ‎ getting distracted ‎▲People tend to get away from things that they're (3) ___ up with.‎ ‎▲Strong (4) ___ affect the brain' s part for attention.‎ ‎▲People get distracted easily if (5) ___ multitasks at a time.‎ ‎(6) ___ of ‎ strong emotions ‎▲having a (7) ___ with a colleague.‎ ‎▲meeting with problems at home Tips on holding ‎ attention ‎▲Stop working to restore your focus by (8) ___ your breath and try different relaxing things.‎ ‎▲(9) ___ your time effectively and create awareness of your be- haviors.‎ ‎▲Make a to-do list at the beginning of a working day.‎ ‎▲Focus on 3 or 4 things and get them done (10) ___ for the day.‎ ‎1. focused/concentrated 2. Causes 3. fed 4. emotions/feelings ‎ ‎5. given/offered/assigned 6. Examples/Cases/Situations 7. quarrel ‎8. regulating/adjusting 9. Plan/Schedule/Arrange/Structure 10. first 任务型阅读4‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Customer service refers to the way that companies behave towards their customers．It's the quality of service that determines whether the customer remains with the company． However, many a time organizations don't focus on customer relationship management, and that's what makes customers angry, which is one of the reasons why companies lose their customers．So customer service is vital and you should know how to improve it．‎ First of all, you need to realize how important the customers are．It's they who are the boss, and it's because of them that you get your pay checks．So do take your customers seriously．‎ Finding out the needs of the customers is another important customer service tip．You need to ask the customers the right kind of questions and think of the possible solutions which you can provide．Understand how they feel according to a particular situation, their body language, tone of voice and words they speak．Never make assumptions and think that you know what the customer wants．‎ Making customers feel they are important is an excellent way to serve them better．Treat customers as individuals and the best way to do that is using their first name and finding ways of praising them in a sincere way．‎ In addition, there are some other skills which will help you in serving your customers better．For example, once you finish solving the problem for the customer, before, ending the call, always remember to ask if there is anything else you can do for them．' End the call with a "thank you"．If customers are angry, let them express their anger completely．Never interrupt or start speaking until they've finished．Once they've finished speaking, try to calm them down by apologizing．‎ ‎ In a word, always remember that if the customers remain happy, you'll be in business．‎ Title How to (1) ___________ customer service The meaning of customer service The way companies behave towards their customers．‎ The (2)________ of customer service The quality of service determines whether companies can (3) __________ their customers．For example, bad service can result in （4) ____________ customers．‎ Tips Take your customers seriously because they are your boss and the source of your income．‎ Recognize the needs of the customers．‎ ‎▲Ask the customers the right kind of questions and offer (5) ___________ to their problems．‎ ‎▲Understand customers' （6)___________ from a particular situation, their body language, tone of voice and words．‎ ‎▲Never （7)_________ that you know the customer's needs．‎ Make customers feel they are important and treat them as individuals by using their first name and praising them (8)__________.‎ Other small skills:‎ ‎▲Always ask if you can do anything else for the customer before ending the call and end the call with a "thank you"．‎ ‎▲Don't (9)________ the customer when he is speaking angrily．‎ Calm the customer down by making an (10)__________ after he finishes speaking．‎ ‎1. improve 2. importance/significance 3. keep 4. losing 5. solutions ‎ ‎6. feelings 7. assume 8. sincerely 9. interrupt 10. apology 任务型阅读5‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Shared habits of happy people Happy people all share happy habits. It’s as simple as that. The happiest people I know share these obvious habits. If you’re looking to expand your general happiness, you may consider adopting these in your own life.‎ People may take an active role in their local city council, join a social club supporting causes they believe in, or find passion in their careers. In each case, the physiological outcome is the same. They engage in something they strongly believe in. This engagement brings happiness and meaning into their lives.‎ A happy life is a life shared with friends and family. The stronger the personal relationships are and the higher the frequency of interaction is, the happier a person will be.‎ Quite often people concentrate too much on negative outcomes and leave no time to reflect positively on their successes. It’s natural for a person to want to correct undesirable circumstances and focus closely on doing so, but it is important to reflect mindfully on the good while striving diligently to correct the bad. A continuous general awareness of your daily successes can have a noticeably positive effect on your overall emotional happiness.‎ The power of endings is quite remarkable. The end of any experience has a great impact on a person’s overall perception(看法) of the experience as a whole. Think about reading a well-written novel. Now imagine the ending is really poor. Even if the story was appealing until the ending, would you still be happy recommending the novel to a friend? People always remember the ending. If the ending is happy, the experience creates happiness. Always tie loose ends, leave things on a good note, and create happy endings in your life whenever possible.‎ Everyone possesses unique personal strengths. We all have different talents and skill sets. Emotional happiness comes naturally to those who use their strengths to get things done. The state of completion always creates a sense of achievement. If the achievement is based on your own personal ability to get the job done, the physiological rewards are priceless.‎ The best things in life are free. They come in the form of simple pleasures and they appear right in front of you at previous locations and arbitrary times. They are governed by Mother Nature and situational circumstances and captured by mindful awareness. It’s all about taking a moment to notice the orange and pink sunset reflecting off the pond water as you hold hands with someone you love. Noticing these moments and taking part in them regularly will bring unplanned bursts of happiness into your life.‎ Shared habits Explanations Be a part of something you believe in If people are engaged in what they strongly believe in, it brings happiness and (1)______ into their lives.‎ ‎(2)______ time with friends and family If the personal relationships are stronger and the interaction is more 3)______, a person will be happier.‎ ‎(4)______ on the good If people often concentrate their attention on (5)______ outcomes, it will result in their overall emotional happiness.‎ Create happy endings whenever (76)______‎ If the endings is happy, the (7)______ will bring happiness to you.‎ Use personal strengths to get things done It is (8)_____ that emotional happiness comes to those who use their personal strengths to get things done.‎ Enjoy the natural joy of simple pleasures If you are able to (9)______ the simple natural pleasures and enjoy them, it will bring unplanned bursts of happiness into your (10)______.‎ ‎1. meaning 2. Share 3. frequent/often 4. Reflect/Concentrate 5. positive ‎ ‎6. possible 7. experience 8. natural 9. notice/find/capture 10. life ‎ 任务型阅读6‎ ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Whenever we meet with difficulty or fail, teachers, parents or others often say to us or perhaps we say to ourselves, “Never give up.” These can be encouraging words and words of determination. A person who believes in himself will keep trying to reach his goal no matter how many times he fails. In my opinion, the quality of determination to succeed is an important one to have. Therefore, I believe that we should never give up. ‎ One reason is that if we give up too easily, we will rarely achieve anything. It is not unusual for us to fail in our first attempt at something new, so we should not feel disappointed and should try again. Besides, if we always give up when we fail, we will not be able to develop new skills and grow as people. Another reason we should never give up is that we can learn from our mistakes so that we cannot make the same mistakes. If we do not try again, the lesson we have learned is wasted. Finally, we should never give up because as we work to reach our goals, we develop confidence, and this confidence can help us succeed in other areas of our lives. If we never challenge ourselves, we will begin to doubt our abilities. ‎ In short, it is important that we do not give up when working for our goals. Whether we succeed in the end or not, we will learn something, and what we learn will help us to become better, more confident people. Furthermore, if we give up, we have no chance of attaining our goals any more, but if we keep making great efforts, there is always a chance that we will succeed one day.‎ Topic: Never Give Up ‎ Possible meanings and the author’s opinions The words “Never give up” can 1 _____ others or oneself and express one’s determination A person who wants to72 _______ should have the quality. So we should never give up.‎ The 3 ‎ If we give up too easily, maybe we will achieve 4 , so when we fail in our first attempt at something new, we should not 5 ourselves but try again.‎ Always giving up means that we will not be able to 6 any progress.‎ Never giving up will make us learn from the mistakes we’ve made before and learn the ‎ ‎7_________ so as not to make the same mistakes.‎ To reach our goals and develop the confidence which can help us 8 ourselves, we must not give up but challenge ourselves.‎ Conclusions If you give up, you will have no 9 of reaching your goals.‎ Never give up and you will attain your goals sooner or 10 .‎ 任务型阅读 1. encourage 2. succeed 3. reasons 4. nothing ‎ ‎5. disappoint / discourage 6. make 7. lesson 8. improve ‎ ‎9. chance / opportunity 10. later 任务型阅读7‎ ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ The number of young Internet addicts had grown to 24 million by 2009, almost double the figure for 2019,‎ ‎ as the nation’s Internet population continues to rise, a survey shows. The addicts accounted for one in seven young Internet users, according to the survey.‎ ‎“The survey results highlight the worrying situation of the ever-growing number of young Internet addicts,” Hao Xianghong, secretary-general of the China Youth Association for Network Development (CYAND), said yesterday at a press conference to release the results.‎ The findings come against the background of an increasing number of children and young adults receiving controversial re-education or treatment to fight Internet addiction at rehabilitation （康复）schools, camps and clinics dotted across the country.‎ Last year, governments at all levels sprung into action, closing down cyber cafes and announcing plans to install filtering software on every computer.‎ The nation’s Internet population, already the world’s largest, rose nearly 30 percent in 2009 to 384 million, of which one in three was younger than 19, according to the China Internet Network Information Center.‎ The new survey of more than 7,000 people aged 6 to ‎29 in 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions was conducted from last September to January. It has been conducted every two years since 2019 by CYAND.‎ As many as 15.6 percent of netizens aged 18 to 23 were Internet addicts, accounting for the largest percentage compared with other age groups, while 8.8 percent of Internet users aged 6 to 12 were web addicts, the lowest percentage, according to the survey.‎ ‎“Compared with 2019, the number of Internet addicts aged 18 to 23 has increased, while addicts in the 6-12 age group have decreased. It shows that the years of efforts by the authorities to prevent children from getting hooked are effective,” Hao said, “But it also shows us that more needs to be done for helping addicts aged 18 to 23, who are mainly students,” he said.‎ Although there is no universal standard on Internet addiction, web users are defined as Internet addicts if school grades, careers or interpersonal relationships in real life are affected by overuse of the Internet, according to Ke Huixin, director and professor of the survey and statistics institute of Communication University of China, who also headed the survey.‎ Those defined as addicts should also meet at least one of three requirements: He or she always wants to use the Internet; feels annoyed or depressed if denied Internet use; or feels happier in the cyber, rather than the real world.‎ ‎“As one of the few nationwide surveys, it is expected to comprehensively reflect the true picture of Internet addiction among Chinese youths,” said Ke.‎ Young Web Addicts Increase in ‎China China‎’s general situation of netizen population The nation’s Internet population continues to rise.‎ ‎(1) it was already the world’s largest, it rose nearly 30% in 2009, of which one third were younger than 19.‎ ‎(2) of a survey The number of young Internet addicts was almost (3) larger than that in 2019.‎ The addicts (4) up one seventh of young Internet users.‎ The 18-23 age group account for the largest percentage of the addicts, while the 6-12 age group the lowest.‎ ‎(5) taken to fight Internet addiction Children and young adults fight Internet addiction by receiving reeducation or (6) at different institutions. ‎ Closing down cyber cafes and planning to install filtering software on every computer Definition of Internet addiction No universal (7) ‎ Three requirements at least: ‎ The person has a strong (8) for computer use; feels annoyed or depressed if denied computer use; feels happier in the virtual world than in the real world.‎ Conclusion drawn ‎ Efforts by the authorities have (9) off.‎ from the survey More (10) should be paid to helping addicts aged 18 to 23.‎ Keys: 1. Though/Although/While 2. Findings/Results 3. twice/double ‎ ‎4. made 5. Measures/ Action/Steps 6. treatment 7. standard ‎ ‎8. desire 9. paid 10. attention ‎ ‎ 任务型阅读8‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ ‎ People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother’s Day，on the second Sunday in May，and Father’s Day，on the third Sunday in June．‎ Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Wood row Wilson in 1915．Ann Jarvis from Grafton，West Virginia，had started the idea to have a d ay to honor mothers．She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation1)．‎ In 1909，Mrs．Dodd from Spokane，Washington，thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers．She wanted to honor her own father，William Smart．After her mother died，he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter．In 1910，the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane．Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father’s Day as a national commemorative2) day，in 1972．‎ These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents．They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens．They give love and care．‎ These two special days are celebrated in many different ways．On Mother’s Day people wear carnations．A red one symbolizes a living mother．A white one shows that the mother is dead．Many people attend religious services to honor parents．It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery3)．On these days families get together at home，as well as in ‎ restaurants．They often have outdoor barbecues4) for Father’s Day．These are days of fun and good feelings and memories．‎ Another tradition is to give cards an d gifts．Children make them in school．Many people make their own presents．These are valued more than the ones bought in stores．It is not the value of the gift that is important，but it is “the thought that counts”．Greeting card stores，florists5)，candy makers，bakeries，telephone companies，and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays．‎ Title Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Themes Ann Jarvis chose the second Sunday in May to ___2__ mothers.‎ Mrs. Dodd thought of the idea because her father took the ____6__ of raising the family alone after her mother’s death.‎ In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson _3____ it for national observance.‎ In 1910, with the help of Senstor Margaret Chase Smith, it was ___7__ a national holiday.‎ ‎____1___ of celebrating People wear _4___ carnations if the mother passes away.‎ People have barbecues ___8___ full of fun good feelings and memories.‎ Many people __5____ religious services.‎ Cards made by children themselves are more __9__ than those bought in stores.‎ What ___10______ most is the thought.‎ Keys: 1 Ways 2 honor 3. announced 4. white 5. attend 6. responsibility ‎ 7. made 8. outdoors/outside 9. valuable 10. counts/matters 任务型阅读9‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ In the professional world, oral communication skills in the workplace, which is the art of using speech to convey information, thoughts and feeling to others, is important for the success of any organizations. ‎ The 21st century has been considered to be an era of communication. The way we convey our thoughts is of great importance in building relationships. In the workplace, there are employees of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. This makes team working on a difficult task, but with a clear understanding of the task to be achieved, all members work towards the same goal. Misunderstandings, conflicts and differences in opinions are easily managed when there is a clear flow of communication between team members.‎ With proper communication, a close relationship and trust build among the employees, therefore promoting excellent working conditions. An atmosphere of support and cooperation is promoted by properly conveying expectations of the management team to the employees and vice – versa (相反的情况). Therefore, developing oral communication skills is important to success in life ahead.‎ How to improve oral communication? In the business world, individuals are expected to be confident about their beliefs and ideas. Therefore, they must include words like “in my opinion”, “as far as I know”. While improving skills on oral communication, people in a workplace must learn the art of listening. In addition, one must also have a positive body language during conversations. A person with a smiling face and positive attitude can raise the spirits of everyone around him. When we’re talking to someone, we must give the other person an opportunity to talk as it improves our listening ability.‎ Communication is an art and it can be improved by working on it constantly. Since it is not an overnight work, one needs to learn it by observing people who are good at it. ‎ Title Oral communication skills in the workplace ‎(1) _______‎ The art of using speech to convey information, thoughts and feelings to others.‎ Importance ‎●The way we convey our thoughts plays a major (2)____in building relationships.‎ ‎●Understanding the task (3) __makes employees work towards the same goal.‎ ‎●A clear flow of communication can easily (4) ______ the misunderstandings, conflicts and differences in opinions.‎ ‎●Good relationships and trust among the employees built with proper communication can (5) _______ excellent working conditions.‎ ‎●Conveying expectations can promote support and cooperation.‎ ‎76) ______ to improving oral communication ‎●Use words like “in my opinion” to show your (7) ____ about your beliefs and ideas.‎ ‎●Learn to be a good (8) _______ in the workplace.‎ ‎●Avoid using a (9) _______ body language during conversations ‎●Smile and be positive to delight the people around you.‎ ‎●Give the other person a chance to talk in a conversation.‎ Conclusion Communication can be improved with (10) ______effort and we should learn from those who are good at it.‎ ‎1. Definition/Meaning/Concept 2. role/part 3. clearly 4. manage ‎ ‎5. improve/promote 6. Approaches 7. confidence 8. listener 9. negative ‎ ‎10. constant 任务型阅读9‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Make the benefits most, reduce the drawbacks least Hosting the Olympics successfully is, perhaps, the greatest glory for a city. However, before turning ‎ the dream into reality, the benefits and drawbacks of hosting the Olympics should be considered carefully.‎ Hosting the Olympics surely would bring about much gain to a city. Boom （繁荣）of the local economy, more jobs, and the possibility of creating income all sound extremely attractive to the city government. At the same time, better infrastructure (基础设施), cleaner environment, enjoying the wonderful game with hundreds of sports elites (精英) and entertainment stars, and the opportunity of contacting people from all over the world also seem exciting to the citizens. Besides, the hosting will definitely promote the patriotic（爱国的） emotion and pride, as well as the moral behavior in local people. In most cases, hosting the Olympics is well supported by both the public and the central government.‎ But this is not the entire view of the pretty picture. If we look from another angle, the Olympic hosting might bring about some side-effects to a city.‎ First, the environmental impacts, including the increasing waste smoke of cars, more pressure on water resources, huge amount of wasted leaflets and other materials used for public activities, are most probably neglected. In order to broaden the streets, some trees may have to be cut. Near the construction site, the tiny dust may float in the air for a long time. Reduction of farmland may be caused by the need of setting up new sports centre or accommodation facilities. These environmental consequences can be especially serious in a resource-limited and thickly-populated city in a third-world country. Second, if talking about the economic benefit, it should not be forgotten that a quick increase may lead to bubble (泡沫) growth, which may easily crash. If not well managed and organized, the big event may not be so profitable, and the new facilities may be forever empty after the games. Yes, there have been cases that host cities ended up with enormous debts.‎ No one stops eating merely because too much food might hurt his stomach and make him ill. Since we have bid for it, what we can do is to make the benefits most and reduce the drawbacks least. ‎ Title: Make the benefits most, reduce the drawbacks least Two sides of the coin.‎ ‎◆The Olympics may become a glory if 1. ______________ successfully.‎ ‎◆Drawbacks may be 72.____________________ about as well.‎ The 3._____________ of ‎◆They city’s infrastructure gets 4._______________ and its ‎ hosting the Olympics.‎ ‎ economy, education, employment may benefit a lot.‎ ‎◆There are more chances to get in5. _________________ with the people from all over the world.‎ ‎◆People are 6. __________________ of their country.‎ The disadvantages of hosting the Olympics.‎ ‎◆The games may lead to environmental 7. __________________.‎ ‎◆Too quick increase in economy gets crashed after the event.‎ ‎◆The facilities may get 8. _________________ after the games.‎ ‎9.__________________‎ We should think about the . _______________ drawbacks while preparing for the Olympics so as to make the event a really beneficial one.‎ ‎1. hosted / held    2. brought  3. advantages  4. improved / better ‎ ‎5. touch/ contact 6. proud   7. impacts   8. empty/deserted 9. Conclusion   10. possible/ hidden/potential 任务型阅读10‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Team sports do kids much good. Sometimes parents pay no attention to these sports because they want their kids to shine in individual sports. ‎ There are leaders and there are followers. There is nothing wrong with being a follower but it’s often emphasized that we should be leaders. Some kids have natural leadership abilities and other times they get leadership because of their physical abilities. In team sports, it is important for each player to know their position on the field. Some were not born to be leaders, those people are not often the stars on a team but the stars would not be there without the followers. Without that help, the leader wouldn’t have been able to score or push forward. All of this is necessary to a team and great for kids to learn early.‎ High grades came with sports abilities. If kids don’t complete school work in time, their parents wouldn’t let them go to practice. This teaches responsibility . Kids learn what the standards are and know it is their responsibility to reach those standards. Also, knowing the schedule and being on time is good practice for college and career. It helps develop a sense of what is to come and it grows the confidence in the student/athlete.‎ Team sports can build the confidence needed to avoid bad images. It keeps kids healthy and it also promotes healthy eating habits and lifestyle. When I was playing team sports, I knew that I should not eat junk food and all of my teammates would point it out to me if I ate around them. It was not a bad pressure but a good one. It made me want to better myself for the team. ‎ All of these are an important part of team sports. The friendships made in activities really help with confidence and "fitting in", healthy lifestyles are often started in sports with the desire to get better, and confidence is sure to grow in a good team environment. ‎ Title A Few Reasons to Consider Team Sports Theme Team sports play an important part in kids’ lives.‎ Get leadership l It’s great for kids to (1)_____ discover their abilities as leaders or followers.‎ l Team sports develop the leadership abilities of kids (2)_____ to be leaders.‎ ‎(3)_____responsibility l Sports abilities help kids do (4)_____ in their lessons.‎ l Kids learn what the standards are and know they are (5)_____ to reach them. ‎ l They learn to be on time for everything. ‎ Build confidence l Keeping one’s schedule helps develop a sense of (6)_____ and grow a kid’s confidence.‎ l Confidence building helps improve kids’ images.‎ l Friendships made in activities are really (7)_____ to confidence building.‎ l Confidence will (8)_____ grow in a good team environment.‎ Keep (9)_____‎ Team sports contribute to good (10)_____habits and lifestyles.‎ 任务型阅读专练1. early 2. born/natural 3. Teach 4. well 5. supposed ‎6. time 7. helpful 8. surely/certainly 9. healthy 10. eating 任务型阅读11‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul. Beautiful and bright eyes not only show a good health but also make you look very attractive. However, to have healthy eyes you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need everyday attention.‎ Pay more attention to your diet. First, eat food that is good for your eyes. They are fresh fruits and vegetables as well as fish, eggs, and milk. Besides, a regular amount of vitamins A and B2 should also be taken. ‎ A regular and sound sleep is a must. It relaxes the eye muscles and gives them the rest required. Sleep not only helps eyes but also helps the body to repair its tired tissues . Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eye.‎ You must exercise your eyes every day. Blink (眨眼) your eyes at regular periods, which makes the eyeballs watery, and gives them a good wash.‎ We use our eyes in many unnoticeable and wrong ways. For example, if a small thing goes into our eye we start rubbing (揉) it, which is wrong. Rubbing can cause damage to your eyes. Don’t read or write in poor or bright sunlight. Always use sunglasses as sunlight can cause eye tiredness. Light should not shine directly in your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching television or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness. ‎ Remember to always take care of God’s most beautiful gift to you. Your life will be very colorless without your eyes. ‎ Title Eye (1)______‎ Theme The (2)______ you keep your eyes healthy matters a lot.‎ Diet l Eating food good to your eyes, (3)______as fresh fruits, vegetables and food high in protein. ‎ l Taking a proper amount of Vitamins A and B2 (4)______.‎ Sleep l Have a regular and sound sleep is a must.‎ l Avoiding sleep (5)______.‎ Eye (6)______‎ l Having your eyes exercised every day.‎ l Blinking your eyes at regular periods.‎ Eye using l It’s (7)______ to rub your eye when something goes in.‎ l Read or write in soft (8)______.‎ l Light should never shine in your eyes in a (9)______ way.‎ l Take a (10)______ from reading, writing, watching TV or ______ the computer.‎ 任务型阅读专练(2)‎ ‎1. care 2.way 3. such 4. regularly 5. loss ‎ ‎6. exercising 7. wrong 8. sunlight 9. direct 10. break/rest ‎ 任务型阅读12‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Life is what we make of it. How can we make our life better? Through focus— focusing on one thing and getting it done. Learning to focus can help us in many ways. It can help us realize what we really want in life. It can help us make good decisions. It can also help us accept ourselves just the way we are. Focus can help us gain power and happiness.‎ Focus, or concentration, is a skill that can be taught, so there are some exercises you can do to improve your focus. Start with easy exercises like staring at a picture on the wall for a few minutes without moving or talking to anyone. Once you learn how to block out your surroundings, your focus will improve.‎ Learn to manage your pressure. Many athletes require intense focus in their training and games. They try to spare some time to calm themselves down. It isn’t enough to just practice your shots because when game time comes, the stress and tension can make one miss a shot. This is when focus comes into play.‎ Another mind exercise you can do is picturing yourself in a desired situation, and then you work around your picture. Actors do this a lot to block out laughter or noise. AN example of this would be to imagine yourself in a potentially stressful situation, like a singer in a concert. Try to play out the scene in your mind what you would do if different things are to happen. This can actually be a lot of fun, and you learn how to improve your focus by concentrating on one thing only.‎ If this sounds a little strange to you, you could try another strategy. Why not make lists? Make a list of the things you need to accomplish. Study your lists carefully and see where you can move things around. Planning helps you focus. It will also not stress you out.‎ A better way to improve your focus is to take breaks. Don’t spend it with your co-workers beside the coffee machine talking about problems in the office. Doing this will actually cause your stress and cause you to lose focus on the things that need to be done. Your breaks should be as quiet as possible. Read a book or take a walk. Go and do something that will give your brain a rest.‎ The reason why we lose focus so easily is because we have too much on our minds. Of course, it could also because you are bored with nothing to do. A good balance between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain is necessary. Find your ability to work, and try not to waste your time. Improving your focus also mean knowing what you can do and being confident about doing it well.‎ Title: Improving your focus It can help us realize what we really want in life, make good decisions,‎ ‎1)________ of learning to focus ‎ hold positive 2)________ towards ourselves, and gain power and happiness.‎ Tips on improving focus ‎      Start with easy exercises to make yourself (3)________ from your surroundings.‎ ‎    Keep 84)________ when managing your pressure.‎ ‎     Use your (5)________ and play out the scene in your mind.‎ ‎      Make a list and use it (6)________.‎ ‎    Take (7)________ breaks to give your brain a rest.‎ ‎      Make a good (8)________ between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain.‎ l         Find your ability to work with confidence.‎ ‎(89) ________ for our losing focus l         we are too (90) __________ about many things.‎ l         We feel bored with nothing to do.‎ ‎1.Benefits 2. attitudes 3. free 4. calm 5. imagination 6. flexibly 7. quiet 8. balance 9. Reasons 10. concerned/worried 任务型13‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ 第四部分  任务型阅读(共1 O题；每小题1分，满分1 O分)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最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词，不得用文章中的单词。‎ D. R. Gaul Middle School is in Union‎, ‎Maine, a blueberry-farming town where the summer fair finds kids competing in pig scrambles and pie-eating contests.‎ Gaul‎, with about 170 seventh- and eighth-graders, has its own history of lower level academic achievement. One likely reason: Education beyond the basic requirements hasn't always been a top priority for families who've worked the same land for generations. Here, few adults have college degrees, and outsiders (teachers included) are often kept at a respectful distance.‎ Since 2019, Gaul's students have been divided into four classes, each of them taught almost every subject by two teachers. The goal: To find common threads across disciplines to help students create a big picture that gives fresh meaning and context to their classwork -- and sparks motivation for learning.‎ Working within state guidelines, each team makes its individual schedules and lesson plans, incorporating non-textbook literature, hands-on lab work and field trips. If students are covering the Civil War in social studies, they're reading The Red Badge of Courage or some other period literature in English class. In science, they study the viruses and bacteria that caused many deaths in the war.‎ Team teaching isn't unusual. About 77 percent of middle schools now employ some form of it, says John Lounsbury, consulting editor for the National Middle School Association. But most schools use four- or five-person teams, which Gaul tried before considering two-person teams more effective. Gaul supports the team concept by "looping" classes (跟班) so that the same two teachers stick with the same teens through seventh and eighth grades. Combining teams and looping creates an extremely strong bond between teacher and student. It also, says teacher Beth Ahlholm, "allows us to build an excellent relationship with parents."‎ Ahlholm and teammate Madelon Kelly are fully aware how many glazed looks they see in the classroom, but they know 72 percent of their eighth-graders met Maine's reading standard last year -- double the ‎ statewide average. Only 31 percent met the math standard, still better than the state average (21 percent). Their students also beat the state average in writing and science. And in2019, Gaul was one of 47 schools in the state to see testing gains of at least 20 percent in four of the previous five years, coinciding roughly with team teaching's arrival.‎ A Classroom With Context ‎ Problems of the ‎ school ‎ Being a farming town，it(1) _______   little in education before．‎ ‎(2)________    education is considered less important．‎ The community is relatively(3)_______  rather than open to the outsiders．‎ Ways of solving ‎ the problems ‎ The division  of classes is made and students are well(4)______    ．‎ Individual schedules and lesson plans are(5)_______ by each team．‎ A strong(6)________  between teacher and student is established through ‎ combining teams and looping．‎ ‎    Signs of ‎    (7) ______  ‎ ‎(8)_____ percent of the eighth-graders(9)_______ Maine's reading standard ‎(10)_______percent higher than the state average in maths ‎ the school beating the state average in writing and science ‎ four of the previous five years(80)    at least 20 percent test gains ‎1. achieved 2. Further  3. closed  4. motivated  5. adopted / conducted ‎ ‎6. tie / connection  7. success  8. reaching   9. 10 / ten  10. witnessing 任务型14‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ ‎  There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education. Some students do badly in traditional classrooms. The open classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules.‎ But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem of getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their school.‎ You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained. You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory. In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want some structure in their classes. They want and need to have some rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects if they did not have to.‎ Title: Open Education Definition Open education is a way of teaching which allows students to learn what they are (2)______________ in without many rules.‎ Advantages ‎   Open education enables students to realize they are learning for ‎(3) _______________, not for others.‎ ‎  In open classrooms, many students don’t need to be (4) _________of grades or rules.‎ ‎   Some students find (5) _________ happiness in open classrooms compared with traditional classrooms.‎ Disadvantages ‎   Many students cannot prove themselves as (6)__________ in open classrooms as in traditional classrooms.‎ ‎   There are so many choices for students to (7) _________ that they can’t use open education properly.‎ ‎   Some teachers are not in (8) _________ of such way of teaching The writer’s ‎(1) __________‎ to open education ‎   Open education is just (9) ____________, but in a real class or school it is not so good.‎ ‎  The (10) ___________ of students want some structure in their classes.‎ ‎1. attitudes 2. interested  3. themselves  4. afraid     5. more ‎6. good   7. make      8. favor/support    9. theoretical  10. Majority 任务型15‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ ‎ Beggars are often seen sitting by the side of a street with heads bowed as people pass them by. Some ask people passing by for a small amount of money and some just sit and wait to be given money. A few use aggressive behaviour to earn money.‎ To solve the problem of aggressive begging, an “alternative giving ”  plan has been suggested. Ten blue money boxes will be placed in busy places such as the market and the railway station. It aims to encourage people not to give money directly to beggars but instead to give generously to local homeless causes.‎ Supporters of this plan think it will be an effective way to solve the beggars’ alcohol and drug problems. But the police oppose the plan arguing that beggars who do not receive cash may turn to criminality to feed their addictions. The homeless charity “Crisis” said the success of any plan will depend on its style. They think that imaginative and positive plans can help create local understanding and sympathy instead of hardness. Most of the beggars dislike the plan because they think they will not get enough money from the boxes for their showers, food and clothes.‎ Begging is a big social problem both in developing and developed countries. Governments must play a big role in solving this problem. Training beggars to work and helping them to find appropriate jobs is one option. This is especially true for developing countries where many low-skill jobs exist.‎ The general community should also be educated to see beggars not as dirty and dangerous, but as people who need understanding and help.‎ Begging problem Introduction to the ‎ begging problem ‎●Some beggars ask 3_______for money ‎●Some beggars just sit and wait to be given money An “alternative plan” to ‎ the problem In some busy places, such as the market and railway station, ten blue boxes will be placed to 4_______people to give money to local ‎ homeless causes.‎ Different 1________towards ‎ the suggested plan ‎●Supporters of this plan think it very 5______to solve the problem related to beggars.‎ ‎●The police oppose the plan arguing the beggars may turn to criminality because of 6_______of cash.‎ ‎●The homeless charity said that it remains to be seen whether this plan would be 7.________.‎ ‎●Most of the beggars dislike the plan because the money that they will get from the box will not be 8.________.‎ ‎2._________to the problem ‎●Governments must be actively 9_______in solving this problem be training beggars to work and helping them to find proper jobs.‎ ‎●Beggars shouldn’t be 10________ as dirty and dangerous people but as people needing help and understanding.‎ Answers for reference:  ‎ ‎1.归纳性的词，由第三段think，plan，said及dislike这些动词和后面的介词可知应是attitudes.‎ ‎2. 归纳性的词，由第四段in solving this problem及后面的介词to可知应是solutions.‎ ‎3. 由第一段中people passing by可知答案为passers-by.‎ ‎4. 由第二段中aims to encourage people 可知答案为encourage ‎5. 由第三段中think it will be an effective way可知答案为effective ‎6. 由第三段中beggars who do not receive cash可知答案为lack.‎ ‎7. 由第三段中the success of any plan will depend on its style. 可知答案为successful.‎ ‎8. 由第三段中will not get enough money可知答案为enough.‎ ‎9. 由第四段play a big role in可知答案为involved.‎ ‎10.由第五段 see beggars not as dirty and dangerous,可知答案为seen.‎ 任务型16‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ In the past air travel was only for the elite－ the rich，the powerful，the privileged. Today，hundreds of millions of people are able to travel around the world or pleasure. However，for a long time，people have got into an argument about whether the price to be paid for this easier travel may be damage to the environment.‎ ‎ There are plenty of accusations against cheap flights. Critics of budget air travel claim that the emissions from jet fuel are damaging the atmosphere. This is particularly serious at the higher levels of the atmosphere where modern jets fly. A single short flight from Dubai to Mumbai，for example，can produce as much carbon dioxide as one month’s driving for a family. In addition，the environmental continues when the tourists land，as hotels, leisure and other facilities are very significant polluters and consume a lot of resources. A third point of course is that this travel is mostly “unnecessary” and people would simply stay at home if the flights were not so cheap.‎ However，the supporters of cheap air travel，such as Ireland’s Michael O’Leary，have their own powerful counterclaims. They reject the statement that modern jets contribute significantly to global warming. They point out that modern jets are much quieter and much more fuel-efficient than in the past. On the other hand，many countries already have carbon taxes or levies included in the price of the airline ticket ‎ or aviation fuel. This can compensate for the carbon produced during the flight.‎ In conclusion，cheap air travel is not a clear-cut issue，but an economic and environmental minefield. In my opinion，everyone should have the opportunity to travel，but we do need some monitoring of the effect on the environment，both in the air and on the ground.‎ Argument Whether the environment may be 1_____ by the price paid for the easier air travel.‎ Different 2________ towards the problem.‎ Many people 3_________ cheap flights.‎ The emissions from jet fuel are damaging the atmosphere.‎ The environmental cost continues when the tourists reach the 4________.‎ Most people do not 5______ make travels if the flights are not so cheap.‎ Some people 6 ______ cheap air travel.‎ Modern jets contribute little to global warming.‎ Modern jets 7_______ much fewer fuels.‎ Carbon taxes 8________ in the price of the airline tickets can 9_______ for the carbon produced during the flight.‎ Conclusion ‎ Everyone should have opportunity to travel，but we need 10_____ the effect on the environment.‎ Answers for reference:  ‎ ‎1.由第一段this easier travel may be damage可知答案为damaged.‎ ‎2. 归纳性的词，由第二，三两段第一句及后面的介词to可知答案为attitudes ‎3. 由第二段中accusations against可知答案为accuse.‎ ‎4. 由第二段中when the tourists land可知答案为destinations ‎5. 由第三段中mostly “unnecessary”可知答案为necessarily ‎6. 由第三段中the supporters of cheap air travel可知答案为support.‎ ‎7. 由第三段中much more fuel-efficient than 可知答案为consume.‎ ‎8. 由第三段中included in the price可知答案为included.‎ ‎9. 由第三段can compensate for the carbon可知答案为compensate..‎ ‎10.由第四段need some monitoring of the effect可知答案为monitor.‎ 任务型17 ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ ‎ I like finding ways to improve my life and bring more positivity into it. Although I’m just at the beginning of that journey, I’ve already found some useful ideas for doing just that. Maybe they can help you to have more fun, improve your relationships, your business, your health and your life. I hope so.‎ Appreciating as much as you can is one of those very simple things you can do to bring more positivity in to your life. I have also found appreciation to be a great way to turn an angry, sad and frustrated mood around to a more positive one. Simply appreciate anywhere and everywhere in your day: appreciate the great weather, and appreciate the good looking guy that just walked past you. Appreciate the things you have and the things you experience. Doing this for a minute or two always gives me positive encouragement and improves my outlook on the world.‎ If you don’t stop comparing yourself to others, then you’ll just create a lot of unnecessary pain in your life. If you pass one person then you’ll just find another person more successful than you. And your brief sense of being a winner will transform once again into anxiety, fear, stomachaches and possibly heart attacks. Instead start comparing yourself to yourself. Try to improve yourself and see how you grow,‎ ‎ and become a more successful and happier person. Focus on yourself, not the other people around you, no matter if they are more or less successful. It may sound updated, but I feel it’s both a healthier and more successful way to work and view life.‎ Your emotions work backwards, too. So even if you don’t feel positive, confident, calm or decisive you can act like it. And after you have done that for a few minutes, guess what happens? You will actually start to feel positive, confident, calm or decisive. If you don’t know how to act, observe other people around you — it may be friends, co-workers, family or celebrities from any time and age — who have the quality you’d like to have. Then imitate them. If you don’t believe in this, then just smile — even if you have to force yourself — for 30 seconds right now and see how you feel after that.‎ Michael Jordan once said: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ‘‘Society may have brought you up to fear failure. But if you can rethink failure not as something to fear but rather useful feedback, it can improve your life largely. A failure may hurt for a while but then you can learn one or many lessons from it. And then you try again. And again. And failure becomes less and less frightening. All successful people have failed many, many times. But they know that there are still a lot of great new people and opportunities out there. So they try again. And sooner or later they have success once again.‎ Great ways to live a more positive life Passage outline Supporting details More appreciation Appreciation is a great way to turn a 1) r mood to a positive one. So appreciate anywhere and everywhere in your day.‎ ‎*Appreciate the great weather.‎ ‎*Appreciate the good-looking guy 2) r by you.‎ Less 3) r ‎ Often comparing yourself to others will ‎4 r ‎ in unnecessary pain.‎ ‎*Just compare yourself to yourself.‎ ‎*Try to improve yourself to become a more successful and happier person ‎*Focus on yourself instead of5) r .‎ Active 6) r ‎ Your mood decides your actions.‎ ‎*Take actions as if you feel positive, confident, calm or 7) r .‎ ‎*8) r other people around you and imitate them.‎ Positive attitudes You will experience failure while you are growing up.‎ ‎*Don’t think failure as something to fear but rather useful feedback.‎ ‎*A failure may hurt for a while but it may be 9) r to you.‎ ‎*Learn lessons from failures and you will be 0) r sooner or later.‎ ‎1. negative 2. passing 3. comparison 4. result 5. others 6. emotions ‎7. decisive 8. Observe 9. beneficial / helpful /valuable / useful 10. successful 任务型18‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ For centuries people dreamed of going into space．This dream began to seem possible when high-flying rockets were built in the early 1900s.‎ In ‎1903 a Russian teacher named Konstantin Tsiolkovsky figured out how to use rockets for space travel．His plan was the first one in rocket science to use correct scientific calculation．About 30 years later, a U.S．scientist named Robert Goddard built the first rockets that could reach high altitudes．During ‎ World War II, German scientists built large rockets that could travel very far and carry dangerous explosives．After the war, scientists from Germany went to the United States and the Soviet Union to help those countries build space rockets.‎ These two countries were soon racing to get to space first．Each of these countries wanted to prove that it was stronger and more advanced than the other one．Both countries also had powerful bombs．People in the United States were worried when the Soviets were first to launch a space satellite, which was called Sputnik．The Soviets were also first to send a person into space．Yury Gagarin orbited the earth in the Vostok I spaceship in 1961.‎ The US government set a goal for its space program to be the first country to put a person on the Moon．The U.S．space program built a series of Apollo spaceship．These vehicles were powered by huge Saturn 5 rockets．In 1969 Apollo II took three men to the moon successfully．Nell Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon.‎ The Soviets may have lost the race to fly people to the Moon, but they built the first space station in 1971．The United States also built a space station．The space stations allowed people to live and work in space．Then the Soviet Union and the United States cooperated to hook two spaceships together in space．This action ended the "space race"．Today a much larger space station, built by several countries together, orbits Earth.‎ Another new way to go to space is by space shuttle．A space shuttle, first made in the United States in 1981, looks like an airplane．Astronauts who fly spaceships have used shuttles to help put satellites into space.‎ History of space travel Time Events Information concerned Early 1900s High-flying rockets were built.‎ It made the ancient dream of going to space possible to come 1) ▲ ‎ ‎1903‎ Konstantin Tsiolkovsky 2) ▲ out a way to use rockets for space travel.‎ He planned to put correct scientific calculation to use in rocket science.‎ Around 3 ▲ ‎ Robert Goddard built new rockets.‎ The rockets could fly very 4) ▲ in the sky.‎ During and after World War II German scientists built large rockets that could travel very far and carry dangerous explosives.‎ Germany was ahead of all the other countries in building space rockets and later it 5) ▲ the Soviet Union and the United States The Soviet Union and the United States competed to get to space first.‎ The Soviet Union became the 6) ▲ of the competition when it launched the first satellite and sent the first astronaut into space.‎ ‎1969‎ The United States was7) ▲ in putting a person on the moon.‎ In one way, it 8) ▲ the Soviet Union by becoming the first country to fly people to the moon.‎ ‎1970s The Soviets built the first space station and was soon followed by Americans．And they finally ended the "space race" by 9) ‎ Astronauts can live and work in space stations.‎ ‎▲ ‎ ‎1980s--‎ Space shuttles are used as new vehicles for space 10 ▲ .‎ Shuttles are also used to help put satellites into space.‎ ‎1 true； 2. figured； 3.1933； 4.high； 5.helped； 6.winner； 7. successful； 8. beat / defeated 9. cooperation / cooperating 10. travel ‎ 任务型19 ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Whenever we meet with difficulty or failure, teachers, parents or others often say to us or perhaps we say to ourselves, “Never give up.” These can be encouraging words and words of determination. A person who believes in himself will keep trying to reach his goal no matter how many times he fails. In my opinion , the quality of determination to succeed is an important one to have. Therefore, I believe that we should never give up.    One reason is that if we give up too easily, we will rarely achieve anything. It is not unusual for us to fail in our first attempt at something new, so we should not feel disappointed and should try again. Besides, if we always give up when we fail , we will not be able to develop new skills and grow.    Another reason we should never give up is that we can learn from our mistakes so that we can not make the same ones. If we do not try again, the lesson we have learned is wasted. Finally, we should never give up because as we work to reach our goals, we develop confidence, and this confidence can help us succeed in other areas of our lives. If we never challenge ourselves, we will begin to doubt our abilities. In short, it is important that we do not give up when working for our goals. Whether we succeed in the end or not , we will learn something , and what we learn will help us to become better and more confident. Furthermore, if we give up , we have no chance of attaining our goals any more , but if we keep making great efforts, there is always a chance that we will succeed one day.‎ Topic: Never Give Up Possible meanings and the author’s opinions ‎♣ The words “ Never give up” can__1__ others or oneself and express one’s determination.‎ ‎♣ A person who wants to ___2___ should have the quality . So we should never give up.‎ The ______3____‎ ‎♣If we give up too easily, maybe we will achieve ____4___, so when we fail in our first attempt at something new, we should not___5____ ourselves but try again.‎ ‎♣ Always giving up means that we will not be able to ___6____ any progress.‎ ‎♣ Never giving up will make us learn from the mistakes we’ve made before and learn the ___7____ so as not to make the same mistakes.‎ ‎♣ To reach our goals and develop the confidence which can help us ___8____ourselves, we must not give up but challenge ourselves. ‎ Conclusions If you give up, you will have no__9____of reaching your goals. Never give up and you will attain your goals sooner or ___10____‎ ‎1.encourage  2.succeed  3.reason  4.nothing  5.disappiont/discourage 6. make   7.lesson  8.improve  9.chance/ opportunity 10.later 任务型20 ‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to Chinese students they always say, “ My spoken English s poor”. However, their spoken English doesn’t have to remain “poor”. I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.‎ First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.‎ Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking, because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be fluency not accuracy. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using tenses to get your message across. But to talk to someone in English, as quickly and well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word of tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you.‎ The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. you have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.‎ Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than pro-active language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English, they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this pro-active outlook, then, you will see English opportunities wherever you go.‎ If you don’t use your English beyond the classroom you will forget that English you know. Remember USE IT FOR IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.‎ ‎ Title ‎ ‎ Problems with Spoken English ‎ Reasons ‎ Solutions/ Tips Limit of 1._______‎ ‎★You have to 2.______ your vocabulary.‎ ‎★You should take a positive attitude towards 3.______English.‎ ‎4. ______ about making mistakes ‎★Shyness and 5. _______ make it easy to make mistakes.‎ ‎★More 6___________ should be paid to fluency.‎ ‎7._________ of attention while listening.‎ All that learning is necessary for you to start speaking.‎ ‎8. __________reactive outlook ‎★As language learners, most Chinese students are 9. _______ instead of being active.‎ ‎★You should take 10. ______ of all opportunities to improve your spoken English.‎ ‎1. vocabulary; 2. expand; 3. speaking; 4. Worries; 5. nervousness; ‎ ‎6. attention; 7. Lack/ Shortage; 8. Having; 9. passive; 10. advantage 任务型21‎ 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：每个空格只填1个单词。‎ It is an all too familiar story. A natural disaster strikes in a remote part of the world, causing ‎ destruction and suffering. Villages are flattened and people are forced into camps. It is now happening in China, after the earthquake of magnitude（里氏）8 that was centered on Wenchuan but shook the entire country.‎ Actually, in the past centuries, there were hundreds of thousands of earthquakes in different parts of the world. In Sept. 1923, Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it. They had to be completely rebuilt. One of the most serious earthquakes was in China’s Shanxi‎ ‎Province in 1556. It claimed almost one million people.‎ We measure an earthquake’s strength on the Richter scale. The Richter scale was introduced in ‎1935 in Southern California in the USA. It measures earthquakes on a scale of one to ten. Any earthquake measuring five or more is usually serious.‎ The earth’s crust (地壳) is made up of layers of rock called plates. As these plates move, they sometimes crash against each other, causing the crust to quake. In cities such as Tokyo, where small quakes happen quite often, many modern buildings are designed to be flexible so when the earth moves, they move with it.‎ Earthquakes can also break up gas or oil pipes. This can cause fires to break out, which can do as much damage as the earthquake itself.‎ Another effect of the earthquakes is tsunamis (海啸). These are huge waves created by earthquakes beneath the sea. They can be many meters high and cause great damage to costal towns and cities.‎ China‎, Japan, Russia and the USA have the highest occurrence of earthquakes in the world.‎ Knowing about (1) _______‎ Two serious earthquakes in (2)________‎ An earthquake and the (3)__________ fires destroyed both Tokyo and Yokohama in Sept. 1923.‎ In 1556, a very serious earthquake (4) ___________ in China’s Shanxi‎ ‎Province, killing large numbers of people.‎ The (5)_________ to measure an earthquake’s strength People can measure an earthquake’s strength on the Richter scale of one to ten, introduced in ‎1935 in the USA. If an earthquake (6)________ five or more, it is usually serious.‎ The (7)__________of As the plates, which (8)_______ the earth’s crust, move, they sometimes crash against each other, causing the crust to quake.‎ ‎ earthquakes Some (9)_________of earthquakes If earthquakes break up gas or oil pipes, (10)_______ will happen, which can do as much damage as the earthquake itself.‎ Tsunamis.‎ ‎1. earthquakes; 2. history; 3. following; 4. happened/ occurred; 5. way; 6. measures; 7. cause; 8. from; 9. effects/ results 10. fires