A
(2016·太原市模拟)Happiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day. Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on. How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but also our physical health. She has discovered that those who have a 3∶1 ratio of positive to negative emotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier.
Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are far below that ratio. The good news is that you can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads to greater happiness, health and success.
Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, perform better at tasks, and have better relationships. The most exciting finding is that we now have proof that selfgenerated positive emotions can improve our physical health.
Nevertheless, we don't want to get rid of all negative feelings. Negative emotions are proper and helpful sometimes. It's appropriate to feel sad about the loss of a loved one. Anger often pushes us into action to improve a situation or correct a mistake. However, if you find yourself waiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doesn't instantly notice the light turns green, or if you find yourself scolding your kids for laughing too loud while you are on the phone, you are having negative feelings in your daily life too often. Then you should step back and analyze those feelings, and turn them around.
1.What is the most exciting finding about increasing positive emotions?
A.It improves relationships.
B.It contributes to good health.
C.It helps develop creativity.
D.It leads to greater success.
2.What does the author say about negative feelings?
A.People should turn every negative feeling around.
B.Negative feelings can sometimes have positive effects.
C.Negative feelings often cause people to make mistakes.
D.People should never show negative feelings in public places.
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.People should learn to manage their emotions.
B.People should be patient with their negative feelings.
C.People should learn to analyze the causes of unhappiness.
D.People should identify as many positive feelings as possible.
B
(2016·湖南省东部六校联考)I was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and “keeping yourself to yourself” were valued traditions. Speaking to strangers was not encouraged. People were most hospitable (好客的) and friendly — but only once they had been introduced to new people.
However, I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US, where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different.
I experienced Italian hospitality firsthand on a crowded railway carriage travelling, one afternoon, from Genoa to Florence. Sinking gratefully into an empty seat, I was berated (训斥) in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seat — it had not been “spare” after all. I apologized in English, and got up to allow him back into the seat. The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language, but he, too, realized my genuine mistake. He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat, and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey. The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them. I feel that if this had been in England, a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated.
Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture. I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers. We sat together in near silence. Nobody spoke to me nor, as I expected, to anyone else they did not know. They felt it was not polite to intrude on someone else's privacy. However, when I travelled across the United States, whether by plane or Greyhound bus, I was never short of conversation. Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself. They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person, whether they were strangers or not.
4.What do we know about the occupants of the carriage when the author was travelling in Italy?
A.They all laughed at the author for his mistake.
B.They were all on the side of the gentleman.
C.They would not bear a mistake like the author's in public.
D.They all showed their understanding of the author's mistake.
5.The author finally believes the Italian people are ________.
A.cold B.rude
C.hospitable D.helpful
6.According to the last paragraph, English passengers sat in near silence because ________.
A.they were all strangers to each other
B.they were too tired to speak
C.privacy was a valued tradition in England
D.everybody had their own share of privacy
7.The purpose of the author is to tell us ________.
A.his travelling experience
B.cultural differences to show hospitality and politeness
C.the culture shock he experienced in Italy and the US
D.how to adapt ourselves to a new culture (2017·湖北七市州教科研协作体高三联合考试)BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB
Category: Comedy
Best known for his role on the Emmy awardwinning sitcom (情景喜剧) Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.
Prices: $56.40 and up
Age restriction: must be 21 years of age or older
Show length: 115 minutes
MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
Category: Comedy, Magic
Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kidfriendly from start to finish. Still, whether you're 8 or 80, you won't be able to figure out Mac King's secrets.
Prices: $40.90 and up
Age restriction: no age restriction
Show length: 90 minutes
THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE
Category: Comedy, Magic
Using his skills as a “mentalist”， Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power.
Prices: $34.99 and up
Age restriction: under 13 will not be admitted into the theater
Show length: 75 minutes
ROCK OF AGES
Category: Play & Musical
The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” “I Wanna Know What Love Is” “Here I Go Again” and more. Rock of Ages has been nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production of a Musical.
Prices: $74.00 and up
Age restriction: must be 15 years of age or older
Show length: 123 minutes
8.Who is most likely to be able to read audiences' minds?
A.Raymond. B.Mac King.
C.Brad Garrett. D.Gerry McCambridge.
9.Which of the following is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to?
A.Gerry McCambridge's show.
B.Brad Garrett's Comedy Club.
C.Mac King's comedy magic show.
D.Performances of Rock of Ages.
10.If someone is interested in musicals, his best choice must be ________.
A.ROCK OF AGES
B.BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB
C.MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
D.THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE
11.How many shows are about twohour long?
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.Four.
D
(2016·江西省百校联盟联考)Earlier this week, I wrapped up (圆满完成) a 5day trip in San Francisco. I woke up a few hours before sunrise, drove through the darkness and out of the city, hiked for 30 minutes to the top of a hill overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and snapped (拍摄) this photo. As I stood there soaking in the early morning light, I was reminded of an important lesson.
When I arrived in San Francisco, I told myself, “Just take photos as you do other things.” My primary goal was to meet with friends and so I figured I could take pictures as we walked around the city. This resulted in exactly zero photos worth sharing. I had vague ideas like, “I'd like to do some street photography，” but I never went out with the intent of photographing something specific. Finally, on the last morning, I went out with the intent of capturing a specific picture and I ended up with something worth sharing. My mistake was that I assumed that because I wanted to take photos, I would end up getting a desirable result.
How often do you do this in your own life? We go to the gym to “work out” without trying to become better at something specific. We wish that we were more creative, but never work on a particular project. When you commit to a task, however, then the next step is obvious. You want to take a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise? Next step: find a good spot. You've found a good spot? Next step: wake up early and drive there.
This is perhaps the most shocking thing: if box yourself in, then you'll begin to break out and achieve something greater than you ever imagined.
12.What's the author's original purpose of the trip?
A.To take pictures. B.To attend lessons.
C.To visit friends. D.To enjoy sunrise.
13.What lesson did the author learn?
A.A given task leads to achievement.
B.Stick to your own decision.
C.Get ready for challenges.
D.Hard work pays off.
14.What are you advised to do first when you want to get stronger physically?
A.Make a detailed outline.
B.Go to work out immediately.
C.Discuss the ways with coaches.
D.Choose a certain muscle group.
15.What's the function of the last paragraph?
A.To introduce a new topic.
B.To draw a conclusion.
C.To make a suggestion.
D.To ask readers to reflect on something.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分) (2016·石家庄市二模)
How to Avoid an Internet Addiction
While it may seem like everyone surfs the web these days, there is a fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a fullblown Internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction. __16__
Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet. You are not the only one with this problem, and it is becoming more and more common and more and more wellknown. __17__
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it. __18__ If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer. __19__
Use an alarm clock or timer.
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop. __20__
A.Make a small list of what you want to do within that time.
B.When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.
C.This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.
D.Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.
E.This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.
F.If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.
G.Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
(2016·银川市教学质检)“The way we choose to respond when others make mistakes can cause them to feel ashamed or can allow them to remember our kindness and share our stories with future generations.”
——Michelle Sedas
When I read the above quote I couldn't help but __21__ Doris.She had been a science teacher by __22__， but she also was a very __23__ person.All around her room were dolls that she had made.They were the most interesting dolls I'd ever seen;each was very __24__ from the others.
By talking to Doris I learned she'd __25__ a class in doll making.One day while I was in her room she took one of the dolls out of the case to __26__ me.This doll was very __27__ with fine artistic work.I was __28__ that anyone could do such unique work.
As Doris was __29__ the doll carefully in her hand, I could see a slight break in the skirt.I was __30__ to know what happened.Doris said that on the way to her class she __31__ the side of the skirt.She expressed how scared she was and almost didn't go to __32__ at all.When it came her __33__ to show the doll to the teacher, she had to point out the __34__ in the skirt.Doris felt for sure that the doll would be __35__ because of it.Much to her surprise the teacher told her she was just going to __36__ this break and grade the doll on the other good __37__ it had.Doris shared that this remark and __38__ from the teacher changed her life.
This teacher could have made Doris feel __39__ by her mistake.But __40__ her willingness to ignore the mistake, Doris was sharing her kindness with the next generation.
21.A.give up B.think of
C.turn down D.call on
22.A.birth B.accident
C.profession D.mistake
23.A.creative B.generous
C.energetic D.conservative
24.A.far B.different
C.free D.safe
25.A.prepared B.quitted
C.taken D.organized
26.A.flatter B.upset
C.comfort D.show
27.A.common B.cheap
C.expensive D.unusual
28.A.disappointed B.annoyed
C.terrified D.amazed
29.A.turning B.bending
C.mending D.shaking
30.A.sorry B.proud
C.curious D.content
31.A.burned B.decorated
C.replaced D.bumped
32.A.class B.church
C.hospital D.work
33.A.honor B.task
C.turn D.choice
34.A.spot B.break
C.hole D.patch
35.A.rejected B.appreciated
C.destroyed D.removed
36.A.value B.ignore
C.notice D.assess
37.A.talents B.quantities
C.varieties D.qualities
38.A.responsibility B.habit
C.attitude D.standard
39.A.ashamed B.shocked
C.puzzled D.overjoyed
40.A.as for B.because of
C.in spite of D.apart from 、卷灵活拆组卷(三)
第卷专练(满分50分).语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2017·银川市全真模拟)Think fast: How close do you live to your local grocery store? Most of us don't know. As long as it's close to home, it's not a problem. But when you don't have a local grocery store, or you have one but it's too far away to get to __1__ transportation, figuring out how you'll buy your groceries __2__ (become) a big problem.
For the past decade, Americans have driven __3__ average of 6 miles between home and their closest grocery store. For rural Americans, __4__ (especial) those in the South, the trip can be much __5__ (long) — for example, in the food landscape of the Lower Mississippi Delta, you'll likely find one supermarket __6__ (serve) a 190.5squaremile area. There, residents could expect __7__ (drive) 30 miles or more from home to store. This phenomenon __8__ (call) a food desert.
The term dates back at least a decade __9__ it was used to describe how urban supermarkets in the United Kingdom were receding (退去) into the suburbs. But since the imbalance of food __10__ (choose) isn't limited to one region of the world, the expression is now used to describe the occurrence around the globe, including areas of North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia.
1.____________2.____________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5.____________
6____________7.____________ 8.____________ 9.____________ 10.____________
.短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
(2016·银川一中模拟)Recently we had a class meeting on the topic of My Chinese Dream. Some mentioned the inspired Chinese Dream was put forward by President Xi.And others talked enthusiastically about his understanding of the Chinese Dream. We all believe that this dream will come true in the future. I also talked about my own dream. I had always wanted to be a doctor. Not only can doctors save people's life but also they are doing a respectable job. Doctors can also help people to live a better life without their professional knowledge. To realize my dream, I can try to work hard from now on. I must learn as much as I can get into a good medical college, where I can prepare myself adequate for the job of a doctor.
I believe hard work is that it takes to accomplish my goal.
Ⅲ.书面表达(满分25分)
(2016·广州市综合测试)假定你是李华，你要完成一项关于中英学生寒假生活的调查。请给你的英国笔友Bill写一封信，交流相关信息。要点如下：
1.写信的原因;
2.介绍中国学生的寒假生活;
(1)时长：约20天
(2)活动
3.询问英国学生的寒假生活。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Ⅰ、Ⅱ卷灵活拆组卷(三)
第Ⅰ卷专练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
语篇解读：研究表明：积极的情感不仅能增加幸福感，而且对身体健康也有好处。但是负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候也会起到积极作用。所以我们要学会调控自己的心情。
1.选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The most exciting finding ...our physical health”可知，积极的情感对身体健康有好处。故选B。
2.选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Nevertheless, we don't want to ...helpful sometimes”可知，负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候会起到积极的作用。故选B。
3.选A 主旨大意题。本文讲述了一项研究结果：积极的情感不仅能增加幸福感，对身体健康也有好处。但是负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候会起到积极的作用。所以我们要学会调控自己的心情。故选A。
B
语篇解读：本文作者通过自己的旅行经历说明了不同文化中人们对于“好客”和“礼貌”的表达方式不一样。
4.选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“but he, too, realized my ...amongst them”可知，车厢里其他的人都对作者点头微笑，说明他们理解作者的错误。故选D。
5.选C 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句的“I experienced Italian hospitality”以及本段内容可推知，意大利人热情友好。故选C。
6.选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“We sat together in near silence ...someone else's privacy”可知，英国乘客几乎都不说话，因为他们国家的传统认为干涉别人的隐私是不礼貌的。故选C。
7.选B 写作意图题。文章最后一段通过两个不同的情景对比，告诉我们不同文化中人们对“好客”和“礼貌”的表达方式不一样。故选B。
C
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个表演的特点、适合人群、价格以及时长等信息。
8.选D 细节理解题。根据第三部分中的第一句可知，Gerry McCambridge具有预知观众将要做什么的能力;据此可知，Gerry McCambridge最能了解观众，故D项正确。
9.选C 细节理解题。根据第二部分中的“Age restriction: no age restriction”可知，Mac King Comedy Magic Show没有年龄限制，适合十岁的孩子，故C项正确。
10.选A 推理判断题。根据ROCK OF AGES下的Category: Play & Musical及第一句可知，Rock of Ages这部影片中有28首80年代流行的摇滚歌曲;据此可以判断，Rock of Ages适合喜欢音乐剧的人，故A项正确。
11.选B 细节理解题。根据每个部分中的“Show length”可知，第一个节目和最后一个节目大概有两个小时，故选B项。
D
语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文。作者去旧金山看日出时突然悟出人生真谛：任务要具体、目标要明确，才会有结果。
12.选C 细节理解题。由第二段中的“My primary goal was to meet with friends”可知作者来旧金山的最初目的就是访友。
13.选A 推理判断题。由第一段末尾可知作者对这次旅行感触颇深，再结合倒数第二段中的“something specific”“a particular project”和“When you commit to a task ... drive there”可知作者收获的感悟是任务要具体、目标要明确，才会有结果。
14.选D 推理判断题。由第二段中的“I had vague ideas”，再结合第三段的内容，尤其是“without trying to become better at something specific”和“When you commit to a task, however, then the next step is obvious”可知只有任务具体了，方向才能明确，四个选项中只有D项是一个具体的任务，且是首先应做的。
15.选B 推理判断题。由最后一段的内容，尤其是“if box yourself in, then you'll begin to break out and achieve something greater than you ever imagined”可知，最后一段点明了文章的主题，对上文内容作出了总结。故选B。
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