1、Section Using Language,Summing Up anyhow=anyway“无论如何”;somewhat“ 有几分,有点”。由上句“自从结婚以来他们没有吵过架”可知此处用 somehow 表示“ 不知怎么地,他们最终还是分手了 ”。2.In organic farming,farmers are encouraged to use natural methods to the growth of crops. A.improve B.accumulateC.produce D.accelerate 答案:D解析:句意:在有机农业中,农民被鼓励用自然方法来促进庄稼的生长。ac
2、celerate“促进”;improve“改善”;accumulate“积累”;produce“生产”。3.The new electric toys in the store window the boys attention,and he stood there without moving. A.distracted B.coveredC.arrested D.scratched答案:C解析:句意:商店橱窗里的那些新式的电动玩具吸引了那个男孩的注意力,他站在橱窗前一动不动。arrest“逮捕,吸引”,符合句意。 distract“分心,分散 ”;cover“覆盖”;scratch“抓,搔
3、,擦伤” 。4.The two thieves had a quarrel about the of the money they had stolen. A.distinction B.divisionC.diversity D.domination答案:B解析:句意:那两个小偷因为他们偷的钱的分配问题而争吵。division“分配”,符合题意。distinction“区分”;diversity“多样性 ”;domination“统治 ”。5.Everyone should be aware of ecological . A.radioactivity B.arrowheadC.affec
4、tion D.significance答案:D解析:句意:每个人都应该认识到生态的重要性。significance 表示“意义,重要性”, 符合句意。radioactivity“ 放射性”;arrowhead“箭头”;affection“ 喜爱”。6.Despite your success,you must or you will fail in the future. A.make a life B.live onC.cast down D.look ahead答案:D解析:句意:尽管你取得了成功,但必须为未来打算,否则你将来会失败的。make a life “谋生”;live on “
5、继续生存”;cast down“沮丧”;look ahead“向前看 ”。7.The residents in the neighborhood all the governments decision to close the dye factory. A.deleted B.identifiedC.interrupt D.applauded答案:D解析:句意:邻近的居民都拍手称赞政府关于关闭这个印染工厂的决定。delete“删除”;identify “识别”;interrupt“打断”;applaud“拍手称赞”。8.Hes his rude boss,and has decided to
6、 resign. A.fed up with B.put up withC.adapted to D.used to答案:A解析:句意:他厌烦了他的粗鲁的老板,已经决定辞职了。be fed up with“厌烦”,符合题意。put up with“忍受”;adapt to“适应”;be used to“习惯于”。9.Could I have the bill,please?Thats $35.76 ,Madam. A.at least B.in totalC.at most D.in short答案:B解析:in total“ 总共;合计”。at least“至少”;at most“至多”;i
7、n short“总之,简言之”。本题的语境是服务员与顾客之间在结账时的对话,应该为精确数字。五、主题匹配A.Focus on your relationships.B.Think about what to do next.C.Take good care of your body.D.Try to avoid over-thinking.E.Set up a proper goal for yourself.F.Practise acts of kindness.Five Happiness Secrets For Tough TimesSonja Lyubomirsky,an author
8、,has researched the science of happiness for years.Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy,and increase your bursts of happiness throughout the day.1. “You could spend a lot of time thinking deeply,” says Lyubomirsky.“But that just makes you feel even more pessimistic,more out of contr
9、ol,and affects your self esteem.Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer.”Get rid of pessimism.One of the most effective ways to cope when things are difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy.“What can I learn from this?Times are tough,Ive been furloughed(解雇) at w
10、ork,but I can spend more time with the kids,adopt a new hobby,or learn a new set of skills.”2. Now more than ever we need each other to survive.Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends,family,or strangers can make you happier.Think of practical,everyday gestures that can make someones li
11、fe a little bit easier.For example,Lyubomirsky says,“Maybe now many of us cant afford to take a cab to the airport,so offer to give a friend a ride.”3. You dont need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness.Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill you
12、r kids needs can weigh down hard on your family life.But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on caring for your loved ones.“I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects of this economy on families and how parents cant afford to buy their kids luxuries like
13、 toys anymore,” says Lyubomirsky.“But what they dont realize is that kids dont care about toyswhat they care about is parents being grumpy(脾气坏的) and taking it out on them.”4. “If you find a happy person you will find a project,” says Lyubomirsky.“Happy people all have goals they care about.”Commit y
14、ourself to a projectwhether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn.But its also important to remember to be flexible in these times.Dont get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals.Adopt and change!“If your spouse(配偶 ) has lost his job you might
15、have to change your goal,” says Lyubomirsky.“Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job.”5. When times are tough,its easy to skip your regular workouts in favor of mopping in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips.Your thinking is “I have more important things to worry about right now than looking good.”But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC(Tender Loving Care).It will go a long way in boosting your happiness.“Even if you cant afford to go to the gym,” Lyubomirsky says,“take time out to exercise at home.”答案:15 DFAEC
