Believe it or not, belief in impossibility is the starting point for logic, thinking, and natural science in general.A. selectiveB. instructiveC. deductiveD. reductive

Parents often faced the ______ between doing what they felt was good for the development of the child and what they could stand by way of undisciplined noise and destructiveness.A. paradoxB. junctionC. dilemmaD. premise

二、 阅读理解（共 4 题）2. Safety is a huge concern whenever I run with my earphones in. But I need music to run.Otherwise all I hear is the sound of my own breathing. So I’ve found a compromise: I run withonly one earphone in. The music sounds off. It’s an imperfect solution.An updated pair of headphones, called AfterShokz, aim to do better. AfterShokz bills itself asusing bone conducting technology to conduct music from the front of the ear, delivering soundthrough your cheekbone and inner ear. This keeps your eardrum (鼓膜) free to hear everythingelse.“Earbuds (耳塞式耳机) are typically designed to block out all sound, which is fine whenyou’re inside. But when you’re outside, you need all your senses. It would be like sending youout cycling with a blindfold on,” says Rod Annet, managing director of AfterShokz.Here’s where AfterShokz comes in. The headphones hook over the back of your head with themain “bud” resting high up against your cheek. This keeps your ear free to delight in othersounds.So do they work? In a word, yes. During a 45-minute jog, they didn’t bounce or shift. I heardfar more of my environment than I normally do: a nearby bike there; a runner passing meagain to my left; and so forth.What about the downsides? If you’re a huge fan of high-quality sound, you might find theheadphones a bit tinny. One friend expressed concerns about missing the ability to get lost inthe music as you might be distracted by other noises, although I personally didn’t find that anissue.Yet those are all minor details. For me, probably the biggest problem is the price. Rangingbetween £ 49.96 to £ 83.29, AfterShokz headphones aren’t exactly cheap.With all that considered, would I recommend them? Yes. AfterShokz headphones are quiteuseful. While out jogging, they were light, painless, and easy to use. They made me feel safer.【1】What is special about AfterShokz headphones?A.They are a good choice for inside use.B.They allow users to hear other sounds.C.They can make music sound more beautiful.D.They can deliver sound through your eardrum.【2】What does the author’s friend think of AfterShokz headphones?A.They prevent users getting lost.B.They deliver high—quality sound.C.They often move while users are running.D.They fail to allow users to enjoy the music.【3】The author thinks AfterShokz headphones .A.are too expensive B.seem quite uselessC.make users feel pain D.are too complex to use【4】What is the main purpose of the text?A.To express worries. B.To introduce a product.C.To share a personal story. D.To complain about a product. 3. Earlier this year, my family experienced an unexpected tragedy. The kind of tragedy whichknocks you out of yourself and turns your whole world upside down. A tragedy which also causedme to be out of work for three months. It was completely unforeseen and I had no time to puttogether an out-of-office plan.I’ve worked at previous companies where this kind of tragedy would have been handledprofessionally; I would have been given the legally—required money and asked to leave. Butat SAS Institute (an American developer of analytics software), my team stepped in and filledin with no questions or hesitations. My work was not left undone. My clients ( 客户) werepatient when those picking up the pieces of projects unrelated to them needed some time toget familiar with the work. My management and colleagues checked on my family regularly.At last, my manager, my entire team and Human Resources Department helped me back towork at my own pace. They even changed my workspace over a weekend to better suit mypersonal needs before I even came back to work.You see, SAS—creates—a—family. The special attention to employee happiness andwork/life balance makes that family possible. The flexible work environment enables mostemployees to create a schedule that best suits their personal needs—whether it’s attending aschool play or taking an aging parent to the doctor. The Work/Life Office has a wealth ofresources for college planning, anger management, sorrow, etc. But, as you can see, it doesn’tstop there. Most employees believe that SAS is their family. We rely on each other. We helpeach other succeed. We celebrate team successes. We hang out after work. Our kids playtogether. We laugh together and cry together.Sure, we have a lot of convenience benefits at SAS. But, what really makes a difference to meis the SAS culture that the outside world doesn’t always see: The balance. Thecompanionship. The management support. The family it allows me to have.I’m so eager for others to see the side of SAS that I see every day.【1】After the tragedy, the author .A.changed his job B.felt very hopelessC.was sick for three months D.turned to his colleagues for help【2】What did the author’s colleagues do for him during his absence?A.They raised money to help him.B.They visited his family every weekend.C.They asked his clients to wait for him to return.D.They moved his office desk to a convenient place.【 3 】 By saying the underlined words “SAS creates a family” in Paragraph 3, the authormeans .A.the employees feel at home at SASB.SAS often organizes family get-togethersC.many SAS employees have become couplesD.the offices at SAS are decorated like families【4】The author writes the text mainly to .A.tell his life experience B.introduce SAS cultureC.encourage people to join SAS D.explain the importance of family 4. Life hasn’t always been easy for Sareana Kimia, 16. Her parents split up when she was young,and she hasn’t seen her dad since she was l0. In June 2014, she and her mom, Shefali Gupta, foundout that they would soon be evicted ( 逐出) from their home. Sareana knew that her mom hadmoney problems.Even before the eviction, Gupta had become very sad. Because she didn’t have healthinsurance, Gupta couldn’t get a doctor’s help for her emotional problems.Sareana took charge of things at home. For example, she often cooked her family’s meals.When she and her mom were about to lose their home, it was Sareana who arranged a placefor them to stay.For years, Sareana had been an active volunteer with several organizations. She even startedher own group, Youth for National Change. It works to support the rights of young people.Sareana called a few adults she had worked with. After finding out about her situation, onecouple opened their doors right away. But by August 2014, the couple no longer had room forSareana and her mom. The two ended up living in their car. They didn’t want to go to ahomeless shelter out of fear that they could be split up. Through it all, Sareana kept workingon projects and studying. “At no point did I let what was going on change my daily routine,”she says.Sareana is homeschooled online and goes to classes at a nearby college. Last fall, school billsbegan piling up. She had no way to pay them. A friend suggested that she try raising fundsonline. After a newspaper ran an article about Sareana, donations poured in-nearly 30,000!She paid for school and had enough money left to rent a small apartment. She and her mommoved into it in January 2015.【1】What happened to Sareana in 2014?A.She lost her father. B.She became homeless.C.Her mom abandoned her. D.Her house was destroyed.【2】Sareana started an organization to .A.teach people to cook B.support poor peopleC.earn money D.help youth【3】Sareana finally found her own apartment .A.by raising money B.by doing part—time jobsC.with the help of her friends D.with the help of her college 5. I think adults are affected by media, songs, and the Internet, and that is hard enough. Afterlooking in all of the magazines and at models, my friends and I agree that our least favorite day ofthe year is when we wear swimsuits! It affects your whole mood and self-image for the day. Thinkabout how hard it is for young girls if they believe “how hot you look” is how valuable you are.Here are some ways parents can be proactive in encouraging a healthy self-image in theirchildren.First, teach what real value is. I think kids sometimes are confused about values. Howvaluable you are is not measured by how pretty you are on the outside and success is notmeasured by how famous you are. We were watching the Oscars and my 6-year-old son said“She is so pretty,” and then quickly looked at me and said “You are prettier, Mom.” And Isaid, “It’s okay. There are many people prettier than me on the outside. I know that’s not whyyou love me.” It is important to teach children this from an early age.Second, tell your kids about “the grass is always greener syndrome.” It is very easy for all ofus to see the glamour (魅力), whether it be in a famous singer or the most popular girl in theschool. Do not dehumanize and judge famous people. Talk about what problems they mighthave that are different from the problems your child has and maybe some of the samestruggles, like maybe wanting acceptance from peers (同龄人).At last, use your mouth. Don’t be afraid to have conversations with your child about howthey’re feeling about ads, songs, etc... Boys too! You are the parent! Kids of all ages want andneed boundaries whether they admit it or not. Take a stand and have confidence enough not tobe followers and not to purchase clothing, music, or magazines that you don’t believe sendsthe right message to your children!【1】What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Singing with friends. B.Learning swimming skills.C.Showing imperfect figures. D.Reading fashion magazines.【2】The author’s son said “You are prettier, Mom” probably .A.to praise his mother B.to comfort his motherC.because he didn’t like stars D.because he really thought so【3】What syndrome is mentioned in Paragraph 4?A.Lots of people like judging others.B.Kids want to be popular in school.C.People tend to like famous singers.D.People always think others’ life is better.【4】In the last paragraph, the author advises parents to .A.set limits for their kidsB.make friends with their kidsC.teach their kids how to be confidentD.encourage their kids to be themselves.

There's been ________ response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.A. sureB. usefulC. rightD. positive

avoidancecomparablecurabledependableengagement1 If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for____.2 My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not____.3 Our children must be taught to become____and trustworthy people, who always honor their word.4 They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct____with students.5 His proposal sounds attractive but unfortunately it is not____to the management of a small company.6 Studies show that some serious cancers are now____with various forms of treatment, including surgery (手术) and chemotherapy (化疗).7 Six students were recognized as Student of the Year for their outstanding academic____in the past school year.8 Safety and the____of risk are major concerns in practical engineering; uncertain should be ruled out if possible.

The resources at our disposal could have been better ______.A. upsetB. utilizedC. undergoneD. united

Surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disease, deformities, or injuries by operations. The doctor who performs the operation is called a surgeon. Every physician has some training in surgery and is qualified to perform. simple operations. But surgeons are specially trained so that they have the judgment and skill to perform. complicated operations.2. Modern surgery stresses accurate diagnosis of the disease and proper care of the patient before and after the operation. Thus, the surgeon not only needs to know how to perform. an operation, but also must have a wide knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pathology. Five to eight years of training after medical school are necessary for physicians to qualify as surgeons.3. A surgical operation is complicated. Many people, medicines, equipment, and techniques help assure the greatest possible safety and comfort for the patient. The elimination of pain, the prevention of infection, and advanced means of diagnosis are all part of modern surgery. A qualified surgical team is essential to the success of both the operation and the patient" s recovery. This team usually consists of a surgeon, at least one assistant, an anesthesiologist, and one or more nurses.4. A surgeon uses many instruments in the course of an operation. These instruments include holders for needles and sponges, clamps to close off blood vessels, and retractors to hold back folds of skin. Sharp instruments include scissors and scalpels. Since the 1970" s, lasers have been used to make delicate cuts in body tissues. Doctors use the high- energy light of the laser to cut tissue by burning fine lines in the skin or other organs.5. A surgeon can remove a long section of diseased intestine and sew the remaining intestinal sections together. The body will function normally after the operation. A kidney, or even a major part of the stomach, can be removed by an operation. In heart surgery, a doctor may replace one of the heart valves with an artificial one. Extensive surgery on the lungs and ribs is often part of the treatment of cancer. Sometimes an en- tire diseased lung is removed. A neurosurgeon can remove brain tumors and repair head injuries. Transplanting organs involves taking a healthy organ from one person and using it to replace the diseased organ in another person. The kidney is a commonly transplant- ed organ. The transplanted tissue must closely match that of the patient, or the patient" s body will reject the new organ.6. In microsurgery, the surgeon operates while viewing the procedure through a microscope or magnifying glass. This technique enables physicians to perform. operations on some of the tiniest body structures. For example, surgeons can rejoin extremely small blood vessels and nerves by using this technique. Such surgery has led to the successful reattachment of severed fingers, hands, and even arms and legs. Doctors also use micro- surgery to operate on the delicate structures in the eye, the kidney, the brain, and many other parts of the body.A. Modern techniques enable the surgeon to operate successfully upon all parts of the human bodyB. Surgeons are especially trained so that they are skill- fully qualified for the performance of complicated operationsC. An entire stomach can not be removed even in modem surgeryD. The various mechanical instruments used in the course of a surgical operationE. For a physician requires eight years of training in a medical schoolF. The elimination of pain, the prevention of infection, and advanced means, of diagnosis are prerequisites to the success of an operationParagraph 2 ______

下列哪个选项可以翻译为“potable water”?A. 纯净水B. 矿物质水C. 饮用水D. 便携水

According to Paragraph 1, one motive in imposing the new rule is to . Financial regulators in Britain have imposed a rather unusual rule on the bosses of big banks. Starting next year, any guaranteed bonus of top executives could be delayed 10 years if their banks are under investigation for wrongdoing. The main purpose of this “clawback” rule is to hold bankers accountable for harmful risk-taking and to restore public trust in financial institutions. Yet officials also hope for a much larger benefit: more long-term decision-making, not only by banks but by all corporations, to build a stronger economy for future generations. “Short-termism”, or the desire for quick profits, has worsened in publicly traded companies, says the Bank of England's top economist, Andrew Haldane. He quotes a giant of classical economics, Alfred Marshall, in describing this financial impatience as acting like “children who pick the plums out of their pudding to eat them at once” rather than putting them aside to be eaten last. The average time for holding a stock in both the United States and Britain, he notes, has dropped from seven years to seven months in recent decades. Transient investors, who demand high quarterly profits from companies, can hinder a firm's efforts to invest in long-term research or to build up customer loyalty. This has been dubbed “quarterly capitalism”. In addition, new digital technologies have allowed more rapid trading of equities, quicker use of information, and thus shorter attention spans in financial markets. “There seems to be a predominance of short-term thinking at the expense of long-term investing,” said Commissioner Daniel Gallagher of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a speech this week. In the US, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has pushed most public companies to defer performance bonuses for senior executives by about a year, slightly helping reduce “short-termism”. In its last survey of CEO pay, The Wall Street Journal finds that “a substantial part” of executive pay is now tied to performance. Much more could be done to encourage “long-termism”, such as changes in the tax code and quicker disclosure of stock acquisitions. In France, shareholders who hold onto a company investment for at least two years can sometimes earn more voting rights in a company. Within companies, the right compensation design can provide incentives for executives to think beyond their own time at the company and on behalf of all stakeholders. Britain’s new rule is a reminder to bankers that society has an interest in their performance, not just for the short term, but for the long term.A、enhance bankers’ sense of responsibilityB、help corporations achieve larger profitsC、build a new system of financial regulationD、guarantee the bonuses of top executives