Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving (感恩节). On this day most retail stores open their doors very early-some as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday. Black Friday is not as old as many people think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well.This large success resulted in the name Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were "in the black". This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores. Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you don't want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.
1. Many people know the history of Black Friday. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
[解析] 由第一段第二句“...most do not know its origins.”可知，大部分人都不知道黑色星期五的起源。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。
2. Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 由第一段第四句“On this day most retail stores open their doorsvery early...”可知，大部分商店在黑色星期五那天会很早开门营业。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。
3. Customers get better service on Black Friday. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
[解析] 文章并没有提到在黑色星期五那天顾客可以得到更好的服务，故选C。
4. Black Friday started in the USA. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 由第二段第二句“...the first Black Friday was held in the 1970sin the USA.”可知，黑色星期五最早于20世纪70年代开始于美国。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。
5. The holiday season ends on Black Friday. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
[解析] 由第二段第三句“It was a day...mark the start of the holiday season.”可知，黑色星期五标志着假期的开始。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。
6. “In the black”is a financial term. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 由第二段第七、八句“It was so named because the stores were 'in the black'. This financial term...”可知，“in the black”是个经济词汇。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。
7. Black Friday is no longer popular. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
[解析] 由第二段倒数第二、三句“…2002 that Black Friday really started to gainin popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce theirBlack Friday sales.”可知，直到2002年以后黑色星期五才开始真正流行；如今在美国无数广告商都极大宣传他们的黑色星期五销售活动。由此可知，黑色星期五依然很流行。题干的表述与文章不一致，故选B。
8. People like to shop online on Christmas Eve. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
[解析] 文章并没有提到在圣诞夜前夕人们喜欢在网上购物，故选C。
9. It is possible to get Black Friday discount online. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 由第三段第二句“...it is now possible to get some excellent BlackFriday deals online.”可知，人们可以在黑色星期五那天在网上买到打折商品。题干的表述与文章一致，故选A。
10. Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
[解析] 由第三段最后一句“...this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.”可知，在凌晨4点能买到打折商品，但文章并没有提到凌晨4点时所卖商品最便宜，故选C。
二、阅读选择
Living in Brazil(巴西)and Switzerland
Moving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding. My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian-what a mix! After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year. Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It's really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north it's hot and humid. Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool. I love both countries. In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy herein Brazil. I feel excited and at home.
①You may have heard people mention "IQ" when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for "intelligence quotient(智商)". It can help predict how well someone may do academically. ②IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial(空间的)intelligence is the ability to think in 3D.Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence. ③Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence(EQ for short)is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations. ④One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart.Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work. ⑤Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need to work on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us understand how others feel.
1. Paragraph①: ______ A. Kinds of intelligence B. Definition of IQ C. Importance of EQ D. Definition of EQ E. Development of EQ studies F. Ways to improve EQ skills
6. People often use IQ to ______. A. in our work B. recognize everyday feelings C. talk about how smart a person is D. a sign of high EQ E. a high EQ F. in a friendly way
C
[解析] 题干的中心词是“IQ”。由一段第一句“...mention 'IQ' when talking about how smart someone is.”可知，当谈到某人是多聪明时人们会提到智商，所以人们可以用智商去谈论某人的聪明。选项C符合题意。
7. Being able to face difficulties demands ______.
[解析] 题干的中心词是“get along with people”。由第四段第二句可知，理解他人并能与他人相处有助于我们在生活上取得成功。第三段最后一句又指出，情商帮助人们创建强有力的人际关系。由此可知，能与人和睦相处是情商高的表现。选项D符合题意。
10. One of the most basic EQ skills is to ______.
B
[解析] 题干的中心词是“the most basic EQ skills”。由第五段第三句可知，意识到并能归类每天的情绪是提高情商最基本的技巧。选项B符合题意。
四、填句补文
The Princess Disease
Have you ever heard of the princess disease?It is a terrible disease. 1 It wastes away at one's social life and people's tolerance.People with this disease think they are better than everyone else, without areal reason. Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease. 2 She thinks she is better looking than her friends and most people she has met.It is, as far as she is concerned, a well-known fact that she dresses better, sings better, and dances better than most people in her school, too. So is Jin justified in believing that she is better than everyone else? 3 Of course, she thinks this is because the singing coach hates her, since the coach has bad skin and is jealous of her.She is good at sports, but she isn't the strongest, fastest, or even the best at any of their school's events. 4 She, again, thinks it was because of the "haters". After losing, she pretended she'd just run for fun and it was no big deal, but in fact it was a huge deal to her. Jin definitely has the disease.The treatment is to stop being so mean and get a little modesty. 5 She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough. A. She is too proud of herself. B. Jin is very popular. C. Then things might become better for her. D. She sings well, but not well enough to be a lead singer. E. It threatens to push one's friends away. F. She ran for class president, but came in third.
People in Britain now spend more time watching TV, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study 1 that British people use technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They 2 for an average of eight hours and 21 minutes.One of the biggest 3 for this is wifi. People can get online almost 4 . Many people make telephone calls or surf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most 5 activity. The study looked at technology and 6 age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same 7 as 45-year-olds. Another 8 was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15.A doctor said technology is 9 the way people communicate with each other. He said we are moving 10 from face-to-face conversations because of technology. A. changing B. reasons C. popular D. found E. anywhere F. down G. finding H. level I. different J. away K. outdoor L. sleep
Whether you are a waiter(wait)or a doctor, your job is about serving others and making their life better. We have all 1 (have)experiences where someone 2 (work)in their job has lifted us up and made a 3 (different)to our day or brought us down and made our day worse. We have all met 4 (real)wonderful people cleaning floors. We have also met people who are not so wonderful but have 5 (amaze)jobs. So whatever you do, be grateful. This doesn't mean you have to stay in a job you don't like, but it 6 (help)you develop a more positive attitude.You may not like your job, but you can enjoy being with your 7 (colleague). This is something to be 8 (thank)for. When you practise 9 (grateful), it allows you to develop a more useful outlook and be 10 (happy)at your work.
[范文] Dear Mike, I'm glad to hear from you and know that you will come to my home town. Now I want to tell you something about the weather in my hometown in these days. During this reason, it's a bit cold with the temperature from-3℃ to 10℃.You should wear thick clothes in case of catching cold. Maybe you have a chance to see the beauty in snow. Besides,I want to say something you should pay attention to. Firstly, you need to take some necessities, do not bring valuables to prevent to be lost, and secondly you'd better wear comfortable shoes, for there are some mountains in my hometown and you're interested in climbing the mountains. Finally, the smog weather occurs very frequently, so you'd better wear a face mask. I hope you enjoy your stay in China. I'm looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible. Yours, Li Ke
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