第一部分、阅读判断(本题共10小题,每题1分,共10分。下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断,如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。
To Lease(租赁) or Not to Lease
Planning to lease a car because you don ’t think you can afford to buy? Think again. Leasing can end up being just as expensive as buying.
Most people think about leasing because they believe it will cost them less money. They’re right it is cheaper, but only in the short term. For example, if you were to lease anew Subaru Forester, you might pay $300 per month for the car. If you were to buy the same car, you would pay about $400 per month.Over a three-year, you would save $3600-a big savings. But after your lease is over, you have to give the car back.
Many people want to lease because they can drive a more expensive car than they might otherwise be able to afford. For example, if you spend $300 monthly ona car, you might be able to lease a new Ford Explorer. For the same price, you might have to buy a used Explorer, or buy a new but much less expensive model. A lease, therefore, allows you to drive the latest models of more expensive cars. However, whatever car you can afford to buy, you get to keep it, and it will always have a resell or trade-in(以新旧换) walue if you want to upgrade to a new car later.
Furthermore, people who lease cars are often shocked by how much they must pay when the lease is over . Most leases limit you to a certain number of miles. If you go over that, you must pay for each mile. As a result, you may end up paying thousands of dollars in mileage(里程) fees. In addition, when you lease ,you have to pay for regular maintenance and repairs to the vehicle.Since you must return the car finally, you are paying to repair someone else’s car.
By now, the benefits of buying over leasing should be clear. Remember:whatever model you can afford to buy, it is yours after you make the payments.There’s no giving back, and that makes all the difference.
第二部分、阅读选择(本题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分。阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项。
Mental Illness Hits Small Business Owners Hard
While there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, there are fewer resources and support available to those running small businesses.
There are many reasons people choose to have their own business being their own boss, working on something they love, being able to set their own hours,or having some control over whom they work with. Yet the reality many small business owners face is far less attractive-financial stress, long working hours and unclear boundaries between work and family life. And all of these factors can have a huge impact on their mental health.
Leanne Fawkner is a business owner of an award-winning skin-care range(系列产品) She knows very well the impact that a small business can have on, the mental health of its owner. When her successful business struggled due to the global financial crisis, she suffered a lot mentally. "As business slowed, I was more and more affected, "she says. "I couldn’t separate myself from my business. It was the worst experience of my life. I could no longer go to work and was crying all day ?"
Fawkner was diagnosed with depression. She had to take several months off work. Fortunately, her husband was able to keep things going while Fawkner was recovering. She saw a counselor (咨询师)for help and took part in a workplace mental health promotion program. This program was designed for small to medium business owners.
"The stories on the DVD in the program were so helpful. I was crying because I didn’t feel so alone. " For Fawkner, small business owners are overlooked.
While employees in larger organizations often have access to employee assistance programs, small business owners are struggling on their own.
第三部分、概括段落大意和补全句子(本题共10小题,每题1分,共10分。阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务。
Secrets for a Happier You
Some people are naturally blessed with a cheerful character. They spread warmth and sunshine wherever they go. They attract people like bees to honey.So whatis it that makes these people so different from others?
①The most important secret to happiness is to be grateful for the good things in your life-whatever may be your financial position. Instead of appreciating material wealth, be thankful for the loved ones in your life and enjoy the little pleasures of life that come your way.
②The next important secret is to develop relationships. Increasing social contacts helps boost brain power. Therefore, work towards improving your relationships and take time off to get in touch with friends. This will lift some burden off your shoulders, especially when you share your thoughts and feelings. Socializing can give you an added boost to your moods.
③Thirdly, do not hold a grudge(怨恨)against anyone. Instead, leam to be kind,generous, and forgiving towards others, even to the person who hurt you. Be sympathetic and understanding, and try not to criticize others. Focus on the positives of a person instead of the negatives, for none of us is bom perfect. It will keep your heart and mind free and peaceful.
④Besides, involve yourself in some creative process, be it dancing, writing or drawing. This can bring out the hidden talent in you to achieve magical happiness. Or pick up new skills and feel the great sense of satisfaction by carrying out certain tasks which you otherwise would never have felt.
⑤Finally, follow a daily regular sleep-wake cycle to keep you energetic and happy. Exercise regularly or practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing and yoga(瑜伽). Ensure you get eight to nine hours of sleep every day and have a well-balanced diet.
第四部分、填句补文(本题共5小题,每题2分,共10分。下面的短文有5处空白,短文后有6个句子,其中5个取自短文,请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌。
Cultural Differences in England and France
Cultural differences can take many forms. I have noticed many differences in French culture compared to English culture, from the way people dress, to their attitudes towards food, to what they do for fun. One thing that has struck me in particular in France is personal interactions with each other. 26______.
Firstly, it’s the kissing. Everyone kisses each other on the cheek. It’s a greeting,instead of saying "hi" or "hello" 27______ Everyone participates in the kissing ritual,the young, the old, male, female, strangers and friends. I kiss my friends. I kiss the teachers at the school. And even, if I’m in a hurry, I am still expected to make time to give acquaintances a quick kiss on the cheek as I rush past. I don’t mind it. 28______ It quickly turns strangers into acquaintances, and acquaintances into friends.
Another thing that I’ve noticed is that people France are much more open with people they don’t know.29______ In France, however, on long train journeys people have often started a conversation with me for no reason. They have a chat simply to pass the time. And I really enjoy being able to share a part of my life and my story with someone else.Whatever impressions you may have about French people, I have found that they are, for the most part, open and at ease talking to strangers 30______.
A.In fact, I quite like it.
B.They differ a lot from those in the UK.
C.Often the kiss is a substitute for words.
D.This makes me more comfortable with them too.
E.Britons often greet each other with hugs and kisses.
F.In England, you talk to a stranger only if completely necessary.
第五部分、填词补文(本题共10小题,每题1.5分,共15分。下面的短文有10处空白,短文后列出12个词,其中10个取自短文,请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置,以恢复文章原貌。
Success for 99 Cents
How do you sell things in a time when the economy is down and people just don’t want to 31______ ? Try the 99 cent approach.
Steve Jobs, former 32______ of Apple Computers, tried it and 33______ saved the music industry. He 34______ a standard price of 99 cents for each song that he wanted to sell on iTunes and built a successful music download company.
In the 1960s, Dave Gold 35______ a store that sold alcoholic drinks in southern California. He sold wine in three 36______ categories: $0.79,$0.99 and $1.49. when he saw that the 99 cent wine did best, he started selling the other two at the same price and sales went up. In 1982, he started 37______ 99 cent stores across the US. Today the company is 38______ almost 500 million dollars and has 280 shops.
Why does a 99 cent price tag(标签) make so much success? Researchers have found out that the price ending with .99 shows a 39______ price for consumers. It looks less and consumers 40______ feel that they can get something back.
A.owned
B. market
C. set
D. worth
E. finally
F. several
G. buy
H. usually
I. boss
J. sell
K. lower
L. price
第六部分、完形补文(本题共15分。下面的短文有10处空白,每空1.5分。每处空白后的括号内有一个词,请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中,以恢复文章原貌。
Learning From Mistakes
Lots of people dare not make mistakes (mistake). They fear they will be laughed at or 41______ (blame)by others. They fear they will lose their money and 42______(belonging) or be under heavy stress. But risks are 43______(possible) to avoid and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever 44______(hear) of anyone who achieves success without making any mistakes?
So it is only 45______(nature) that making mistakes should be considered a must. You shouldn’t worry about that as you 46______(probable) get lots of advantages out of your mistakes. By making mistakes, you can at least distinguish between the correct and the 47______(correct) parts of what you did. Robert Stevenson once. Said:"Our business in life is not to be 48______(success), but to continue to fail in good spirits".
You needn’t worry about anything as long as you keep on going by 49______(wise) learning from your mistakes and 50______(try) even harder.
第七部分、短文写作(本题共30分。
某英文报社正在举办题为“Green Transportation”的征文活动,请你根据下述写作要点提交一篇英文短文应征。
●你怎样理解绿色出行
●你会选择哪种绿色方式
●给出理由
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