Directions:Write an essay on the importance of self-discipline. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

【题文】The one American industry unaffected by the general depression of trade is beauty industry. American women continue to spend on their faces and bodies as much as they spent before—about three million pounds a week. These facts and figures are official and significant. To what is it due? In part, I suppose, to the increase in wealth. But this is, clearly, not the whole story. The cult of beauty must therefore be symptomatic of changes that have taken place outside the economic field. Of what changes? Of the changes, I suggest, in the social position of women; of the changes in our attitude towards “the merely physical”.Women, it is obvious, are freer than in the past. Freer not only to perform the social functions reserved to the male, but also freer to exercise the right of being more attractive. They have the right, if not to be less virtuous(有品德的) than their grandmothers, at any rate to look less virtuous. The British housewife, a creature of severe and even terrifying aspect not long since, now does her best to achieve and preserve the appearance, which was strongly opposed to in the previous time. For we have now come to admit that the body has its rights. It has, for example, a right to do the best it can for itself in the way of strength and beauty. We demand justice for the body as well for the soul.What are the practical results of this modern cult of beauty? Are women more beautiful than they were? Do they get something for the enormous amount of energy, time and money demanded of them by the beauty-cult? These are questions which are difficult to answer, for the facts seem to be in conflict. The campaign for more physical beauty seems to be both a great success and a terrifying failure. It depends on how you look at the results.It is a success as more women keep their youthful appearance to a greater age than in the past. This desirable consummation will be due in part to skin foods, facial surgery, and paints, in part to improved health, due in its turn to a more reasonable way of life. Ugliness is one of the symptoms of disease, beauty of health. In so far as the campaign for more beauty is also a campaign for more health, it is, up to a point, really successful. When that happy moment comes, will every woman beautiful—as beautiful as the natural shape of her futures, with or without surgical and chemical aid, permits?The answer is definitely: No. The beauty of a porcelain(陶瓷) jar is a matter of shape, of color of surface texturing. The jar may be empty or tenanted by spiders, full of honey or stinking slime—it makes no different to its beauty or ugliness. But a woman is alive, and her beauty is therefore not skin keep. For real beauty is as much an affair of the inner as of the outer self. The women’s beauty is therefore more than skin deep. The surface of a human is affected by the nature of its spiritual contents. I have seen women who were truly lovely. Their shape, their color, their surface were perfect. And yet they were not beautiful for spiritual emptiness or ugliness shows through. But on the contrary, there is an inside light that can change forms that are regarded imperfect or ugly. Most importantly, the cult of beauty is supposed to touch the deepest source of beauty --- the experiencing soul. It is not by improving skin goods, by cheapening health equipment and electrical hair-removers, that the human race will be made beautiful; it is not even by improving health. All men and women will be beautiful only when the social arrangements give to every one of them an opportunity to live completely and harmoniously.【小题1】The most significant reason for women’s cult of beauty is _____________. A．the changes in their status and attitude to physical beauty B．the build-up of wealth in the economic field C．the decrease of other fields influenced by the general depression D．the new privilege in fulfilling social functions 【小题2】From paragraph 3-4 we can learn that ____________________. A．the beauty industry deserves energy and money B．the surgical and chemical aid free women from aging C．the healthier way of life leads to women’s staying young D．the beauty campaign has achieved great success 【小题3】The example of the porcelain jar illustrates __________________. A．the importance of shape and surface B．the gap between appearance and contents C．the connection between inner and outer self D．the ugliness of appearance and spirits 【小题4】According to the author, the cult of beauty should focus on ________________. A．giving people a good knowledge of health and disease B．increasing people’s awareness of health problems C．promoting the development of the body and the soul D．encouraging people to live in harmony with nature 【小题5】What is the real concern of the writer of this article? A．The promising future of beauty industry B．The praise of beauty-cult as a success C．The understanding of physical beauty D．The importance of inner qualities

At first sight, the fate of threatened species might seem apart from the economy. However, upon a little examination, we will understand the connections between the two. The "good health" of natural systems is a precondition for the "good health" of our social and economic systems. Can one say that a society is thriving when it is exposed to air and water pollution and endures related health problems? Equally, can a society "function" if a large proportion is unemployed or cannot make ends meet? What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To clear a misunderstanding about the fate of endangered species.B. To illustrate how air and water pollution can cause health problems.C. To highlight the importance of healthy social and economic systems.D. To reveal the connections between natural systems and the economy.

Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad Before going abroad, I was an armchair traveler. I sat at my desk semester after semester doing my job as an international student adviser. I was fascinated by all the students I met, but I was most impressed with the commitment of the Jamaican teachers. For the first time in their lives they were a minority in another country. Yet they never stopped pursuing their educational goals. Against the odds, year after year, they came and went, each with that prized possession: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. I wondered what enabled them to be so confident in their ability to succeed in the U.S. Over the years, it became apparent to me that no one had told them that they could not be successful. Study abroad was the ultimate means to achieve the best possible education. The students I advised became my role models. They are also the model I put before all African American students. At the urging of minority advocacy (主张，提倡) groups, like Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education (B/MCPIE), Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), and the United Negro College Fund, many student exchange organizations have established scholarships and special projects to promote diversity in study abroad. Dealing with the Myths Since African American students form the largest ethnic group in U. S. higher education, it is important to understand the myths associated with study abroad that have limited their participation in student exchange programs and replace them with positive reasons to go abroad. The present generation of African American students will have to work through these myths and overcome racial prejudice in order to achieve their educational objectives abroad. The number one myth is that the education abroad experience is not for Black students, especially in the traditional European study sites. The assumption is that European racism is so overwhelming that Black students would be better off remaining in their own country, where they understand the politics of racism and can make the necessary adjustments. Black students who travel abroad are in fact shocked when they are treated as Americans first and as intelligent students who have earned the right to be studying in the host country. African American students should not fear traveling abroad because of racism. In my own travels through Europe, I have found the African community in every major city. I was delighted to find that others have already paved the way for African Americans to follow. We can learn much from the African and Caribbean communities in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond. Now is the time to go: With the internationalization of the American economy, it is imperative that African American students acquire more knowledge of and sensitivity to global issues. This knowledge and experience will enable them to participate fully in a future workforce that will be ethnically and culturally diverse. My challenge to every African American student pursuing a degree is to begin immediately to chart a new course for the future. Visit your study abroad adviser for guidance. Do it now. It really doesn’t matter where you go. What matters is that you go. Go with the knowledge that someone like you has been there before. In fact, check the travel itinerary of your favorite artists: you might just see them in concert while you are abroad.Top l0 Reasons to Study Abroad1. Expand employment opportunities. According to the Spring 1998 edition of the Black Collegian, www. black-collegian, com, which highlights job opportunities for the class of 1998, the job outlook reflects the growing importance of internationalization. The top 10 employers are seeking graduates who can think critically and also have a global perspective.2. Increase your understanding of the world and our society. We can no longer afford to rely on CNN to tell us what we should know about the world. Changing demographics in the U. S. dictate that we must not only acquire a global competence but we must develop an understanding and an appreciation of diversity in our own country. While study abroad can be a vital link to global competence, it is also an integral part of multicultural competence. (In Understanding Diversity Channing Betes writes: "For centuries, American education, business and government have reflected the culture of the vast majority: white people of European descent. In the early 21st century, however, we will see big changes: Out of every 100 children in American classrooms, 33 will be children of color. ")3. Broaden your experience. Travel outside the U.S. is an education in itself.4. Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. A period of study outside the U. S. enables you to meet students not only from the host country but other nations as well. It is an opportunity to forge international friendships, understand cultural differences, and get rid of old stereotypes.5. Increase your income potential. Study abroad on your resume definitely gives you a competitive edge. Black Enterprise recently highlighted the importance of the African American presence in the global marketplace and the numerous career and business options for African Americans who set their sights on the big emerging markets (BEMs).6. Explore new interests. One student went to Mexico to learn the language and have fun. In addition to a Spanish course, she enrolled in modern dance and ballet. At the end of the day, the professor suggested she remain in Mexico and join his dance troupe (剧团). After graduating, she opted to continue to see the world and signed up for Bunac’s Work in Britain program.7. Learn specific skills that are career related. Learn a second language or do an international internship.8. Gain new insights and outlooks while enjoying new relationships. By living in the country, you get an insider’s perspective on the social and political structure of your host country.9. Take control of your future. While the debate still continues on the preservation of affirmative action, you will be in a position to compete and fully participate in a global, ethnically diverse workforce.10. Find out what you want to do in life. While taking a semester off from your regular studies may seem a luxury, it is indeed a wonderful opportunity to redefine your career aspirations in the context of your new self-awareness and newly acquired skills. Many students report that study abroad can be a life-changing experience that can also open many new career choices.What about the Jamaican teachers impressed the author most A．Their miserable lives as minorities in countries other than their own.B．Their commitment to the education of their students in their homeland.C．Their frequent travelling between the U. S. and their own country.D．Their determination to and confidence in achieving the best education in the U. S..

"Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and weep alone." So wrote the poet Ella Wheeler Cox. Emotions are catching, and most people intuitively seek out the positive while___1___the negative. The exception, however, is those who are suffering from depression. The depressed___2___emotional facial cues, finding gloom and doom where others see contentment. We're generally pretty good at reading the emotional expressions of others as portrayed on their faces, at least when it comes to the___3___ emotions, like happiness, sadness, and anger. We read the emotions of those we're ___4___ with and regulate our own mood in response. After all, we can't cooperate___5___with others if our emotions are out of sync （不同步的）. Crying at a party will likely get you shunned （避开）, as will laughing at a funeral. You've got to express the right emotion for the___6___Facial expressions of emotion are inherent, but we can___7___or suppress them. Even though you're feeling down, you may decide to put on a happy face at a party just to get along. And since others then___8___ to your positive expression, you might start feeling better as well. Our natural ability to read emotional expressions on the faces of others___9___down, however, as we fall into depression. The depressed can still read obviously happy or sad faces, but a problem___10___when others display ambiguous feelings. This can occur either because the other person is trying to suppress their emotional expression, or because they aren't sure how they feel at the moment.A. arisesB. avoidingC. basicD. breaksE. conditionF. contactG. deadlyH、effectivelyI、 fakeJ、 functionsK、interactingL、 misreadM、occasionN、respondO、significant

Birds don’t like eating plastic(塑料)。But more seabirds are eating plastic waste in the world’s seas and oceans.Why？It is possibly because the plastic smells like a seabirds’food,according to a new study published in Science Advances.Mattew Savoca is the study’s lead author at the University of California,Davis,”Animals usually have a reason for the decision they make,”he said,”if we want to truly understand why animals are eating plastic in the ocean,we have o think about how animals find food”The study find that plastic waste easily gather algae(聚集海藻)on the water.Together theygive off a smell that is very similar to the Krill(磷虾)that many seabirds feed on.It could explain why certain birds--including albatrosses(信天翁),are nearly six times more likely to eat plastic than other birds.They usually find food by their sense of smell.There is more plastic pollution in the world every year.A study last year showed that about 8 million tons of plastic enters the oceans every year.It is enough to cover every coastline(海岸线)in the world.Birds and other sea animals,such as turtles and fish,eat plastic.It can badly hurt the health of the animals.Some birds even mistakenly feed their babies waste instead of food.Scientists hope this study can raise the alarm about plastics in our oceans and help save the seabirds.1.Why more and more seabirds eating plastic waste？A. Because they cannot find foodB. Because plastic waste has a bright colorC. Because plastic waste smells like their foodD. Because plastic help them digest(消化)food2.How did Mathew Savoca and his team carry out the research?A. By making food for seabirds. B. By tasting plastics by themselves.C. By studying some seabirds brains. D. By learning how seabirds find food.3.What animals are more likely to eat plastic than others?A. Those who have poor eyesight.B. Those who find food by smelling.C. Those who do not have a strong body.D. Those who use their sense of hearing to find food.4.We can infer（推断）from the passage that ?A. A good way to help seabirds is to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.B. Certain birds like albatrosses enjoy eating plastic waste.C. no birds will foolish enough to feed their babies plastic waste.D. there is about 8 million tons of plastic waste in total in the ocean.5.What is the main idea of the story?A. To help sea animals find food .B. To solve the problem of plastic pollution.C. To introduce a new study of making plastic.D. To explain why some sea animals eat plastic. 1.C2.D3.B4.A5.D【解析】试题分析：本文作者作者借助Mattew Savoca的实验研究，解释了一些海洋动物吃塑料的原因，呼吁人们减少海洋中的塑料废物，保护海鸟1.题意：为什么越来越多的海鸟在吃塑料垃圾？考查细节理解题。A. Because they cannot find food因为他们找不到食物。B. Because plastic... 复制答案 考点分析： 相关试题推荐 Imagine this ,somebody hides free books in the subway for you to find and read.Sound exciting?Well,British actress Emma Watson,26,is doing it! She is known for acting as Hermione Grange in the Harry Potter movies.Watson hid 100 copies of a book called Mom&Me&Mom(2013) in London’s subway.The book is an autobiography(自传) from US writer Maya Angelou.It tells about the writer’s relationship with her mother.These books were put in different places in the subway.People saw Walton doing the same thing in the New York Subway this month.With each book there is a handwritten note by Watson.She asked people to”take special care”of the books if they find them.She also wrote that”when you are finished,please leave it on the subway again for someone else to find”Waterfronts work is part of a movement called Books on the Underground.It called on people to leave their books on the subway so other people can enjoy them as well.Hollie Belton,a women in London,started the movement in 2012.She loves reading on subway.She noticed that a lot of people share her habit so she got the idea.Over the years,Belton has left over 2000 books of her own.The movement has attracted more and more people.Weston is a book lover as well.That’s why she tried it.Earlier this year,Waston set up her own online book club Our Shared Shelf.She read books every month with others.Mom&Me&Mom is the club’s book for November.1.From first paragraph we can tell that Emmer Watson .A. Has writ en a book by herselfB. is acting in a new Harry Potter MovieC. has been a volunteer in London’s subwayD. hides books in the subway for people to read2.Watson wrote a note on each book to ask people to .A. give money to charityB. buy books from her online book clubC. take care of the books and share themD. give those books to homeless people3.The underlined”called on”means” ”in Chinese.A. 号召 B. 致电 C. 大喊 D. 取消4.Who is the first person to start the movement of Books on the Underground?A. Emma Watson B. Maya Angelou C. Hollie Belton D. The queen of England5.Which of the following is true?A. Watson and Belton are book lovers .B. Watson set up a book club this month.C. Watson only hid books in London’s subway.D. Wetson has left 2000 books in London’s subway. 查看答案 In 1969, when Marie Harper was in the third grade, her teacher asked them to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up. She put her heart into her report and expressed her dream of becoming an airline pilot. Her paper came back with an "F" on it. The teacher told her it was a "fairy tale". Marie was completely disappointed. As the years went by, Marie was beaten down by the discouragement "Girls can't become airline pilots; never have, never will. You're crazy. That's impossible. "Finally Jean gave up.In her senior year of high school, her English teacher was Mrs. Dorothy Salton, a strict teacher with high standards. One day Mrs. Salton asked this question: "what will you do in the future?" Marie felt a rush of the old enthusiasm, and with excitement she wrote down the very old dream right away.The next thing that Mrs. Salton said something that changed the course of Marie 's life. "I have a little secret for you. You do have unlimited abilities and talents. When you leave school, if you don't go for your dreams, no one will do it for you. You can have what you want if you try."The hurt and fear of years of discouragement disappeared all suddenly.Marie felt exhilarated and told her teacher her dream of becoming a pilot. Mrs. Salton slapped the desk top. "Then do it!" she said.So Marie did. It didn't happen overnight. In her l0 years of hard work, even facing all kinds of difficulties, she never gave up her dream. I eventually, Marie Harper became a Boeing 737 captain for the United Airline Company.1.Marie third-grade teacher thought her dream to be _.A. realistic B. reasonable C. challenging D. impossible2.Mrs. Salton is a teacher who believe that ?A. Marie is not a good girlB. a belief helps to realize one’s dreamC. Only some of her students have great abilitiesD. Her student are good enough to enter the best school.3.According to the passage, we can know that _.A. Marie achieved her dream overnight.B. Amost people around Marie approved of her dream .C. Hold on your dream,what other people said doesn’t matterD. Mrs. Slaton’s encouragement played an important role in Marie ’s achieving her dream.4.What does the underlined word exhilarated in Paragraph 4 mean?A. bored B. surprised C. disappointed D. excited5.Which is the best title of the passage?A. Go for it B. Dream the future C. Voice Your Dream D. Face Difficulties 查看答案 Patient`s name: Leslie Johnson-|||-Date:Nov 22,2016-|||-To whom it may concern-|||-The patient above was examined treated and released from our office on November 21.2016.It is-|||-my suggestion that she should take one day off from work on November22,2016.D Drinking a lot of-|||-water,keeping a light diet and having a good sleep are also strongly suggested.1.Mark Palmer is a ?A. a doctor from ST. glory Hospital B. a patient ST.glory HospitalC. Leslie Johnson’s boss D. Leslie Johnson’s friend2.Palmer wrote this note because he want ?A. To take a day offB. to give the patient a sick leave noteC. the patient to take more medicine back homeD. the patient to know about her health condition3.Which day is Leslie’s day offA. Nov.21,2016 B. Nov.22,2016 C. Nov.23,2016 D. Nov.24,20164.Where is ST.glory Hospital?A. at Mark Palmer’s home B. at Leslie Johnson’s neighborhoodC. 1236.Shelby St.Louisville D. not mentioned5.Which of the following is not Palmer’s suggestion for her day -off?A. To drink lot of waterB. To have a good sleepC. To take the medicine four times a dayD. To eat something light such as vegetables and fruits. 查看答案 I love eating persimmons(柿子).But you can't get them in summer，You have to wait _________autumn when they can be harvested .In Grade 6，________my poor grades，my parents were worried that I wouldn't be able to getinto a key middle school. They________me to study hard，but I didn't really understand____ they were so worried.Summer came，and I worked hard.The hot weather made me sleepy and I couldn’t __my textbooks .But every time I wanted to stop ____，my mom would shout，“Hey you！Think about your future. _____you don't work hard，you'll regret(后悔) it！”I had to sit back down again and return to my ________.But all I thought about was playing with my friends and eatingpersimmons.My mom would say to me,with a serious look on her face ：“If a persimmon tree doesn't grow in summer，it can't bear(结出) fruit in autumn！”Although I didn't understand it at the time I gradually came to see the ___of her words,.A few months later，I managed to get into the key middle school.It was _______.Walking in my new school，I could see many persimmon trees.The fruit was so red as if it was on fire.My mom was right.I smiled. I had grown through the summer and now it was autumn.1.A. until B. before C. as D. when2.A. instead of B. ahead of C. because of D. proud of3.A. tried B. stopped C. pulled D. pushed4.A. how B. why C. when D. what5.A. write down B. move into C. focus on D. agree with6.A. to work B. working C. to finish D. finishing7.A. If B. While C. Since D. Although8.A. games B. movies C. dreams D. studies9.A. truth B. excuse C. choice D. trouble10.A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter 查看答案 ----.Do you down ?------Let’s look it up on the InternetA. Where is France B. What am I supposed to do in FranceC. Where am I expected to do in France D. What I am supposed to do in France 查看答案 试题属性 题型：阅读单选 难度：中等

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会议结束后，他们想和发言者进行简短交谈。但是大厅挤满了人，他们费了很大力气才穿过人群找到了他。(stumble through)______

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Located in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Daqing Oilfield (大庆油田) serves as the largest oilfield in China. Since its discovery in 1959, Daqing Oilfield has played an important role in transforming China's oil industry from a state of underdevelopment to a significant contributor to the country's industrial growth.In addition to natural resources such as oil and gas, Daqing Oilfield is also known for a profound spirit, the "Iron Man" spirit (铁人精神). It manifests the patriotism, devotion, and perseverance of Chinese oil workers. This spirit is exemplified by Wang Jinxi (王进喜), who was fondly known as the "Iron Man" by his peers and the local community.2. What does the "Iron Man" spirit symbolize?A. The commitment to maintaining healthy and strong.B. The patriotic and persevering spirit of Chinese oil workers.