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。
One day an ant was drinking at a small stream and fell in. She made all efforts 1.__________(reach) the side, but made no progress at all. The poor 2. (tire) ant was still bravely doing her best when a dove saw her. Moved by her 3. (determine) and perseverance, the bird threw her a blade of grass, 4. supported her like a raft, and thus the ant reached the bank again. While she was resting and drying 5. (she) in the grass, she 6. (hear) a man come near. He was walking along barefooted 7._______ a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the dove, he wished to kill it. He would certainly have done so, but the ant bit him in the foot just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see 8. had bitten him, and the dove 9. (immediate) flew away. It was an animal much 10. (weak) that had saved her life.
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。
Chris's parents were proud of him when he graduated from college. But it's been six months and he hasn't gotten a(n) yet. In fact, he hasn't looked for it . He has no idea what he wants to do and he's always thinking of his old grad school(校友).
He's at home with his parents and their relationship are getting tense, especially with his father, who Chris for being lazy and afraid to the real world.
Chris thinks his dad is being totally , after all, he's only young once and he needs some "space". During a recent , Chris said, "I'm not you, Dad. I have my own way of doing things. I want a job I ." His dad replied, "That's a nice , but in the end they call it "work" because it's about making a productive living—not having fun."
There are many youngsters like Chris who are having trouble getting with a serious job and becoming self-reliant. Some, like Peter Pan, just don't want to grow up. Some are afraid of a wrong decision or of being rejected. Others are of what psychologists call "magical thinking." They believe that when the time is right, everything will fall into place, so they good chance to come knocking or until they feel encouraged to take their next step.
Unfortunately, it doesn't that way. What's important is to begin. Things happen and opportunities most often when we're moving, not standing . The ability to keep developing or being more is very important. Basic physics says it's easier to the course of a moving object than to start movement at the beginning. In the end, it's not really about finding yourself, it's about making yourself.
The first steps are the _ , but the key to success in anything is getting started.
1.A. reward B. job C. education D. advice
2.A. seriously B. constantly C. publicly D. naturally
3.A. studying B. sharing C. living D. communicating
4.A. admires B. warns C. reminds D. blames
5.A. face B. enter C. create D. seek
6.A. uncomfortable B. unforgettable C. unreasonable D. unfashionable
7.A. report B. conflict C. year D. development
8.A. enjoy B. lack C. need D. offer
9.A. time B. attitude C. plan D. idea
10.A. relaxed B. started C. confused D. annoyed
11.A. drawing B. judging C. making D. following
12.A. victims B. partners C. volunteers D. assistants
13.A. seek for B. turn to C. wait for D. benefit from
14.A. matter B. continue C. work D. help
15.A. remain B. lose C. prove D. appear
16.A. alone B. still C. up D. outside
17.A. cautious B. successful C. anxious D. considerate
18.A. follow B. complete C. design D. change
19.A. but B. and C. so D. then
20. A. wisest B. best C. hardest D. slowest
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Develop Courage by Overcoming Daily Fears
Sometimes when thinking of courage, we think it only applies to rare and uncommon situations. Yet our ordinary lives can also be full of courage, even if we are not facing the end of a gun, a wild animal or a dangerous criminal. Courage doesn't just mean doing heroic acts. 1. In fact, where there is fear on a daily basis, there are opportunities for you to show your courage. Here are some suggestions to develop courage by overcoming daily fears.
● Recognizing your fears.
By realizing that you're fearful, you are more likely to get to the bottom of what your fear is. 2. You might come to understand that you're afraid of failing or taking chances. You may be fearful simply because you don't have confidence in yourself. The key is not to dwell on your fear, but rather to understand what it is what you're worried about.
● Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen.
If you hesitate to take action, ask yourself this: What's the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then go on to improve on the worst. Is failure the worst thing that can happen? No, absolutely not. 3. Doing nothing is actually the worst thing that can happen. When you take no action, you are assured of getting nowhere.
● Take action.
Courage comes from taking action. 4. You need to act to overcome your fear. Your action may put you into discomfort, but you have to just do it. And your action can prevent you from being stuck.
●5.
To build up your confidence, you need to do the same thing over and over again. Soon you will discover that less courage is needed because you have already gained mastery. You are able to move decisively forward.
A. Share your fears with others.
B. Practice, practice and practice.
C. So you are already in a comfort zone.
D. You cannot think courage comes just in one day.
E. Each undesired result is just one more step towards your goal.
F. Finding out what is truly holding you back.
G. You needn't wait for an emergency to occur to develop courage.
Singapore is building an airport where indoor trees, waterfalls and a ‘rain vortex’ sit alongside check-in queues, waiting rooms and baggage carousels(传送带).
Where once sat a car park, there will soon be thousands of trees and plants across 22,000 sq metres of landscaped indoor parklands. This will be joined by a 40m-high indoor waterfall, expected to be the world’s tallest. These are the plans for the new 3.5 hectare ‘Jewel’ development at Singapore’s Changi Airport, scheduled to open in 2018; a five-storey, 134,000 square metre complex, mixing natural outdoor plants with modern airport facilities.
“The aim behind the introduction of such lush(茂盛的) landscaping is purely to provide all visitors with a memorable experience, one where they are surrounded by nature and greenery,”says Philip Yim, Chief Executive Officer of Jewel Changi Airport Development.
Promised sustainability（持续性） measures include “extensive usage of photovoltaic panels（光电板）”to produce renewable energy, as well as encouraging the use of natural lighting and a “high efficiency” air-conditioning system.
The indoor waterfall, named the “Rain Vortex”, will make use of special lighting effects to change at night into what is promised to be a dramatic light and sound show. “The Rain Vortex is one example of how sustainable design plays an important role in the planning of the attraction,” says Yim. ‘In the event of a rain storm, the power of the rain water will flow naturally through the oculus. The excess rain water collected will be used for irrigation of the landscaping at Jewel.’
Yim quotes the popular reputation Singapore enjoys as “the garden city”, where greenery is recognised as an essential part of the urban landscape, an attractive image which clearly inspires Jewel’s design.
However, it remains to be seen whether, beyond the aesthetic (审美的) appeal, Jewel can add genuine environmental things to something as un-environmental as an international airport.
1. What can we learn about the “jewel” development Singapore’s change Airport?
A. It is being built on an old car park at present.
B. It has been planned and is being built.
C. It will be the world’s tallest airport.
D. Acts of kindness can make a difference.
2. To keep the airport developing sustainably, it is advised to .
A. use no electric lights
B. use more air-conditioners
C. make full use of natural water
D. try to produce renewable energy
3.What can we infer about the Rain Vortex?
A. It can transform into a dramatic show at anytime.
B. Its design will be a great success environmentally.
C. It will produce water to irrigate plants.
D. A rain storm may make it look prettier.
When my students ask me why I live in a tiny house, they ask it in light of all the “sacrifices(牺牲)”I an making. They know that I have moved from a large apartment in the city to a small custom-built home on wheels in the backyard woods. They know I forego running water, Internet connection, sewage(下水道), and reliable phone reception.
However, it was possible for me to be truly happy while living with very few material things. My body responded well, in health, fitness and mood, to a schedule more consistent(一致的)with the natural day and night cycle. Observing the daily sunset, hosting friends for days at a time, reading, writing letters to my families and friends and exploring natural wonders in my spare time all were free and invaluable experiences.
What was necessary to my survival proved to be a rather short list-healthy food, clean and drinkable water, heat source, weather-protecting shelter, weather-suitable clothing, equally important friends and mental and physical stimulations(刺激).
When I returned to life in the US, I couldn’t help but sense a deep and uneasy belief that life suddenly changed. I felt disconnected with many things- the earth, others, my food source, my waste disposal, the natural cycle of my body and the productive interests. These are the things I once cared for but now find myself too busy to enjoy. How was it that I was earning literally 40 times my Peace Corps salary and was less healthy, satisfied and intentional in my daily schedule? I found myuself asking-what is it to be rich anyway? Therefore, last August I let go of most of my possessions and moved into a tiny house on wheels because I wanted to see if I could live a more enjoyable lifestyle. So far so good. No inconvenience has made up for the many positive benefits that continue to come from this change in lifestyle. I believe that I have made the right decision.
1. What does the underlined word “forego” in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. Give away. B. Take along.
C. Care for. D. Go after.
2.What interested the author most when living in the tiny house?
A. The natural living schedule.
B. Busy and invaluable experiences.
C. The happiness of the simple life.
D. The very few material possessions.
3.What did the author feel when he returned to the US?
A. He was behind the times.
B. He wouldn’t enjoy the modern life.
C. He was rich enough to enjoy the city life.
D. He was disconnected with the outside world.
Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper—a little bird called a honey guide.
The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax(蜂蜡) in the beehives(蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees' nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.
Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.
1.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees' nest?
A. It's small in size.
B. It's hidden in trees.
C. It's covered with wax.
D. It's hard to recognize.
2.What do the words "the follower" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A bee. B. A bird. C. A honey seeker. D. A beekeeper.
3.The honey guide is special in the way .
A. it gets its food
B. it goes to church
C. it sings in the forest
D. it reaches into bees' nests
4. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Wild Bees
B. Wax and Honey
C. Beekeeping in Africa
D. Honey—Lover's Helper
