D

What would you do if you were too shy? Here are some tips which can help you to get over shyness.

★Get into the habit of smiling — it’s to your own advantage. When you smile at people, some will return it.

★Read and learn about different and interesting topics like events, music, the environment and weather. Then you can start suitable conversations with others. When you do this, you’re no longer shy about your ability (能力) to keep the conversation going on.

★Feel good about yourself. Positive thinking is a good enhancer (强化剂) of personality. Shyness is caused by such negative thoughts that others are far better than you. Stop such thoughts and believe in yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror (镜子) every morning and say to yourself, “I’m a beautiful creation of God!”

★Improve your appearance. Being shy can also be a result of not so being confident in front of people. Putting on clean and tidy clothes from top to bottom can help improve your confidence.

★Ask for the help of a professional image (形象)

enhancer. There are also certain books which help you develop your image and do with shyness. You can turn to these things to get guidance. Enhancing your image is one good way of getting over your shyness. It can build up your self-confidence in front of anyone.

( )32. If you want to keep the conversation with someone else going on, you should 　　　　.

A. smile at him

B. be friendly to him

C. have a suitable topic

D. feel good about yourself

( )33. What does the writer think can cause shyness?

A. Negative thinking.

B. Positive thoughts.

C. Believing in yourself.

D. Looking at yourself in the mirror.

( )34. What can help someone improve his confidence according to the passage?

A. Talking to himself.

B. Reading more books.

C. Speaking in public often.

D. Dressing nicely and neatly.

( )35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A. Someone’s appearance is very important.

B. Some people can help you develop your image.

C. You should be self-confident in front of anyone.

D. Developing your image can help you get over shyness.

四. 完成句子 (共5小题，计10分)

根据汉语意思，用单词或短语完成句子。

36. 父母公开责骂孩子不是个好主意。

It’s not a good idea that parents scold their children 　　 　　　 　.

37. 近两年来我们学校已改变了许多。

In the last two years, our school 　　 　　　 .

38. 我妈妈以前不在网上购物，但是现在她每个星期都要在网上买点东西。

My mother 　　 　　　 　 online, but now she buys something online every week.

39. 我从来没有想过放弃我的梦想。

I have never 　　 　　　 　 my dream.

40. 我希望能让自己的父母为我感到骄傲。

I hope I can make my parents 　　 　　　 　 me.

五. 短文填空 (共10小题，计10分)

用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确(每个单词限用一次)。

have nothing for rest change

what luck bad care myself

June 22nd, 1993 was a day I would never forget. It was on that day that my life (41) 　　 　 forever.

I was a nurse working in a hospital. Being a single mother (42) 　　 　 12 years, I was finally able to enjoy life with my four children. And I had bought a house with my savings (存款).

(43) 　　 　, on June 22nd, 1993, I had an accident on the way to work. I was (44) 　　 　 hurt. I lost my job, and I believed my life was over, too.

I (45) 　　 　 a lot of surgery (外科手术). After the first surgery, I was completely helpless and could do nothing by (46) 　　 　. Several months later, the doctor said there was (47) 　　 　 else he could do and let me go home. At home, my children took turns to look after me.

Again and again I was told to get used to being in a wheelchair (轮椅) for the (48) 　　 　 of my life. After a period of sad time, I started to fight back. It was a long way, but I made it!

Now I realize (49) 　　 　 the important thing in life is. I start to appreciate (欣赏) the little things that I didn’t (50) 　　 　 about before. I feel like I’m given a second chance in my life.

六. 任务型阅读 (共5小题，计10分)

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成下列各题。

If you had only 45 minutes to stay with your family a day, what would you do? Watching TV or eating?

According to the latest survey about family life in Britain, many people probably do both at the same time. The results of the survey of 3,000 children and parents signal (暗示) a worrying problem: The family relationship is becoming worse.

Some experts (专家) say that the problem is caused by a “family-unfriendly culture”. The results show that most families get together for only 45 minutes a day. And most of the time is spent either in front of the TV or eating.

Sally Brown, a 15-year-old girl, said, “There are two girls in my family — my sister and I. Our parents never play with us and they don’t think they should do this. When we go outside and play with other children, our mother usually does housework or cooks. When our father gets back home, we have dinner together. And then we go out to play again after having helped wash the dishes. Our parents don’t always help us do anything we can — sometimes they even encourage us to do something difficult on our own. They think this is a much better way to educate children. In fact, we hope our parents can read to us before we go to bed. We hope to spend more time with them.”

51. What do most British families do when they get together according to the latest survey?

They 　　 　　　 　　　 　.

52. What causes the family relationship to become wrose according to some experts?

It is caused by a 　　 　　　 　　　 　.

53. What does the mother usually do when the two girls play with other children outside?

She usually 　　 　　　 　　　 　.

54. What do Sally’s parents think is a much better way to educate children?

Sally’s parents think 　　 　　　 　　　 　.

55. What do the two girls hope?

They hope to 　　 　　　 　　　 　. 

七. 补全对话 (共10小题，计10分)

(A) 根据对话内容，将方框内符合对话情景的句子抄写在对话空白处，使对话恢复完整。选项中有两项是多余的。

Jackson: Fanny, is that you?

Fanny: Yes, Jackson. (56)

Jackson: Yeah, for about two years. You look much more beautiful.

Fanny: (57)

Jackson: You are thinner than before. (58)

Fanny: I take exercise every day and I’ve lost 30 pounds.

Jackson: Congratulations! (59)

Fanny: No. I used to read. But now I like writing. I’ll take part in a writing competition next week.

Jackson: Wow. (60)

Fanny: Thank you.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Do you often read in your free time?

It doesn’t matter.

Can you give me some advice?

How do you make it?

I haven’t seen you for a long time.