【小题1】      But there are waysto increase your willpower.

Don’t try to change your economic situation，win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning.Setone clear，specific goaland make a realistic plan toachieve it. Extrawillpower sometimes requires extra energy，so don’t spread yourself too thin.

【小题2】     Whatever your goal is，don’texpect to achieveit overnight.

【小题3】       ，If you are trying to kick a coffee habit，start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,instead of promising never to drink coffee again.Congratulateyourself on the small achievements.These successes help your willpower grow.

【小题4】       Ask friends，family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help.If your credit card bills have risen，for instance，let friends now that you are cutting back on expenses.Suggest havinga common dinner instead of meetingat an expensive restaurant.Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meeting.Youcan get valuableadvice,understanding and information.

If possible，change your environment to encourage positive behavior.Want to get in shape?Keep a set of workout clothesinyour office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?

【小题5】

A.Real success takes time.

B.Focus on one goat at atime.

C.Change your environment to change your life.

D.Improve your willpower by a support network.

E.Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.

F.Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.

G.Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.

10、根据短文内容，从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。

Sometimes willpoweris a lot like the television remote control hard to findjust when you want it most.

【小题1】      But there are waysto increase your willpower.

Don’t try to change your economic situation，win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning.Setone clear，specific goaland make a realistic plan toachieve it. Extrawillpower sometimes requires extra energy，so don’t spread yourself too thin.

【小题2】     Whatever your goal is，don’texpect to achieveit overnight.

【小题3】       ，If you are trying to kick a coffee habit，start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,instead of promising never to drink coffee again.Congratulateyourself on the small achievements.These successes help your willpower grow.

【小题4】       Ask friends，family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help.If your credit card bills have risen，for instance，let friends now that you are cutting back on expenses.Suggest havinga common dinner instead of meetingat an expensive restaurant.Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meeting.Youcan get valuableadvice,understanding and information.

If possible，change your environment to encourage positive behavior.Want to get in shape?Keep a set of workout clothesinyour office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?

【小题5】

A.Real success takes time.

B.Focus on one goat at atime.

C.Change your environment to change your life.

D.Improve your willpower by a support network.

E.Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.

F.Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.

G.Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.

11、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Investing in yourself

Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.

【小题1】 Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.

You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education.

【小题2】. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.

So what are some specific things you can do?

【小题3】. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.

You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill.

【小题4】. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.

Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration.

【小题5】. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.

A.This is just one way.

B.The benefits will stay with you.

C.If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.

D.The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.

E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.

F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.

G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.-----

12、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.

Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional, or learning problem. For example, kids who can not walk need wheelchairs. They not only need equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps (坡道) or elevators available.

【小题1】 .Kids with an illness would have special needs, too.

【小题2】  .Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids.

【小题3】  .It might be harder to do normal things—like learning to read or just getting around the school. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.

Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just as you do. But meeting people and making friends can be difficult.

【小题4】  .Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied or teased.

【小题5】  .Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has—the need for good friends.

A.Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs.

B.They also might need to get a special bus to school.

C.Some kids might laugh at or make fun of them.

D.It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs.

E. Also, try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs.

F. Someone could have trouble with anxiety, but you wouldn't know it unless told about it.

G. They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities.

13、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Choosing to Study Overseas

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

【小题1】

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.

【小题2】Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?

【小题3】 Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early!

【小题4】  Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.

【小题5】  When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A.Large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.

B.You should improve your mother tongue before you go.

C.Why do it?

D.How long do I want to study overseas?

E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.

F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.

G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.

14、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。

【小题1】She described all the things she had to do--¬one was to make her bed--¬from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work.I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks.She was shocked，probably thinking I'd been raised by wolves in a forest.

【小题2】Two weeks later she went into my office beaming.She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years ¬and nothing bad had happened.“And you know what?”she said.“I don't dry my dishes anymore，either.”

【小题3】One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before.The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect.This story shows an important principle (原理) about managing time：No one can do it all.Each of us has to make choices and accept trade¬offs.The problem is，many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last.They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves

【小题4】So what is the solution?There's an easy way.Decide what you want in your life，and put that first.On a daily basis，that should include regular meals，enough sleep and time with your family.Exercise，leisure，friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life.

【小题5】The choice is yours：whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life.Take a nap.Take a walk.Take time to play the piano.Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office.Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers .Fill more of your time with want¬to¬dos instead of have¬to¬dos.

A.This woman had made two major breakthroughs (突破).

B.Above all，you needn't do anything for yourself regularly.

C.They put everyone else's needs ahead of their own.

D.However，she went along with my idea.

E. Most people do not take time to relax themselves.

F. The point is to do something for yourself every day.

G. A patient came to see me about the stress in her life.

15、Who would have thought to put a kite and a surfboard together? It may seem like an impractical idea, but a man named Cory Roeseler from Oregon believed that it would work, and introduced the idea in the 1980s.

【小题1】 Over the next few years, other designers contributed to the style and shape of the board, resulting in a mixture of kiting and surfing, which is what kite surfing is today.

【小题2】 The power kite pulls a small board that is fastened to the surfer’s feet, and there is a harness (安全带) that goes around the surfer’s waist to make sure that the surfer stays connected to the board.The wind determines which direction would be easiest for the surfer to go in.Once the kite surfer is able to control the board and the kite, they can learn many tricks, such as turning, jumping, and so on.