In some cities, workaholism（廢寢忘食工作）is so common that people don’t consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as   26 .  Government
workers in Washington, D. C.,   27 , frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don’t do this because they have to; they do it because they   28  to. Workaholism can be a   29  problem. Because true workaholics would rather work than do anything else, they   30  have no idea of how to relax; that is, they might not   31  movies, sports, or other types of entertainment. Most of all, they   32  to sit and do nothing. The lives of workaholics are usually stressful, and this tension（緊張）and worry can cause   33  problems such as heart attacks and stomach diseases.    34  , typical workaholics don’t pay much attention to their families. Their marriages may end in   35  as they spend little time with their families.
Is workaholism   36  dangerous? Perhaps not. There are, certainly, people who work   37  under stress. Some studies show that many workaholics have great energy and interest in work. They feel   38  is so pleasurable that they are actually very happy. For most workaholics, work and entertainment are the same thing. Their jobs   39  them with a challenge; this keeps them busy and creative.
  40  do workaholics enjoy their jobs so much? There are several  41  to work. Of course, it provides people with paychecks, and this is important. But it offer  42  financial security. It provides people with self-confidence; they have a feeling of satisfaction   43  they have produced a challenging piece of work and are able to say “I   44  it”. Psychologists claim that their work gives people an identity（自身價值）. After they take part in work, they    45  a sense of self and individualism.
小題1:
A．strangeB．boring C．pleasant D．normal
小題2:
A．for example B．on the other handC．what’s more D．a(chǎn)fter all
小題3:
A．a(chǎn)greeB．promise C．dare D．want
小題4:
A．slightB．serious C．obvious D．difficult
小題5:
A．stillB．probably C．certainly D．mostly
小題6:
A．a(chǎn)fford B．enjoy C．watch D．a(chǎn)llow
小題7:
A．dream B．decideC．intend D．hate
小題8:
A．physical B．cultural C．social D．mental
小題9:
A．Therefore B．However C．AnywayD．Besides
小題10:
A．happiness B．silence C．failure D．surprise
小題11:
A．sometimes B．a(chǎn)lways C．seldom D．hardly
小題12:
A．sadly B．differently C．efficiently D．slowly
小題13:
A．study B．family C．life D．work
小題14:
A．equip B．pack C．provide D．fill
小題15:
A．When B．Why C．How D．Where
小題16:
A．factors B．a(chǎn)dvantages C．steps D．ways
小題17:
A．no more B．more or lessC．no more than D．more than
小題18:
A．when B．before C．unless D．until
小題19:
A．valued B．failed C．caught D．made
小題20:
A．give B．lose C．get D．need

小題1:D
小題2:A
小題3:D
小題4:B
小題5:B
小題6:B
小題7:D
小題8:A
小題9:D
小題10:C
小題11:B
小題12:C
小題13:D
小題14:C
小題15:B
小題16:B
小題17:D
小題18:A
小題19:D
小題20:C

試題分析：廢寢忘食工作這種現(xiàn)象是如此的普遍，以至于人們認為這種工作方式是正常的。廢寢忘食的工作，可能導致身體上嚴重的疾病或家庭的破裂。文章解釋為什么有的人會廢寢忘食的工作，還有廢寢忘食的工作有什么不好的影響。
小題1:考查形容詞：A．strange奇怪的，B．boring令人厭煩的，C．pleasant 令人愉快的， D．normal 正常的，廢寢忘食工作這種現(xiàn)象是如此的普遍，以至于人們認為這種工作方式是正常的。選D
小題2:考查詞組：A．for example例如，B．on the other hand另一方面， C．what’s more 還有，D．a(chǎn)fter all 畢竟，本句是為對第一句話進行論證而舉的例子。選A
小題3:考查動詞：A．a(chǎn)gree同意，B．promise 答應(yīng)，C．dare敢，D．want想要，聯(lián)系上下文意思可知，廢寢忘食工作者沒有其它的興趣愛好，而他們又寧愿工作而不愿無所事事。因此，本句句意為：他們不忘我的工作，因為他們確實沒有其他辦法，他們這樣工作是因為他們愿意。選D
小題4:考查形容詞：A．slight稍微的，B．serious 嚴肅的，C．obvious 明顯的，D．difficult 困難的，下文所舉的例子表明廢寢忘食的工作，可能導致身體上嚴重的疾病或家庭的破裂。因此可知，這種工作方式有時候會導致很嚴重的問題。選B
小題5:考查副詞：A．still仍然，B．probably 可能，C．certainly當然，D．mostly最多，根據(jù)下一句所進行的解釋中might可知答案是可能的。選B
小題6:考查動詞：A．a(chǎn)fford負擔，B．enjoy享受，C．watch觀看，D．a(chǎn)llow允許，橫線上所缺的是謂語動詞，根據(jù)所缺賓語和上下文的解釋可得知答案他們可能不喜歡電影，運動等娛樂形式。選B
小題7:考查動詞：A．dream做夢，B．decide決定，C．intend打算，D．hate 討厭，根據(jù)上文的解釋，廢寢忘食的工作者寧愿工作也不愿無所事事可得知答案。hate doing/to do 不喜歡做某事。選D
小題8:考查形容詞：A．physical物理的，身體的，B．cultural 文化的，C．social社會的， D．mental 精神的，下文列舉的疾病都是指身體方面問題。選A
小題9:考查副詞：A．Therefore因此，B．However然而，C．Anyway不管怎樣，D．Besides 此外，前文所列舉的是因廢寢忘食的工作導致身體方面的疾病，后文所列舉的是因為廢寢忘食的工作而導致的家庭方面的問題，這兩者之間應(yīng)是并列遞進關(guān)系。D
小題10:考查名詞：A．happiness快樂，    B．silence沉默，C．failure失敗，   D．surprise驚訝，根據(jù)空格后面as所引導的原因狀語從句和上一句的解釋可得知他們的婚姻會以失敗告終。選C
小題11:考查副詞：A．sometimes 有時，B．a(chǎn)lways總是，C．seldom很少，D．hardly 幾乎不，上文所列舉的例子都是因為廢寢忘食工作而引起的不良影響，而下文所舉的例子都是一些積極的作用。根據(jù)這一點可知，此句既是對上一句的反問，又起承上啟下的作用。選B
小題12:考查副詞：A．sadly難過的，B．differently不同的，C．efficiently有效的， D．slowly緩慢的，本題考查在特定語境下使用動詞修飾語的能力。根據(jù)下文意思 “工作狂”在工作的時候感到精力充沛，興趣盎然可得知答案。C
小題13:考查名詞：A．study學習，B．family 家庭，C．life 生活，D．work 工作，根據(jù)前后句的解釋可得知他們認為工作是很愉快的，以至于他們很喜歡做。選D
小題14:考查動詞：A．equip配備，B．pack打包，收拾行李，C．provide提供，D．fill 填滿，根據(jù)上文的解釋可知，只有工作才能使他們精力旺盛，因為這給他們提供了一個挑戰(zhàn)的機會。選C
小題15:考查連詞：A．When當…時候，B．Why 為什么，C．How怎樣，D．Where哪里，上文主要闡述的是，很多人喜歡廢寢忘食工作，以及因其所產(chǎn)生的影響，而下文則是解釋為什么廢寢忘食工作者這么喜歡工作。選B
小題16:考查名詞：A．factors因素，B．a(chǎn)dvantages優(yōu)點，C．steps 步驟，D．ways方法，下文所列舉的都是廢寢忘食工作所帶來的積極影響。選B
小題17:考查詞組：A．no more不再，B．more or less或多或少，C．no more than 僅僅， D．more than 不僅僅，很非常，根據(jù)上下文意思可知，廢寢忘食工作不僅能為這些工作者提供資金，而且還能給他們自信。選D
小題18:考查連詞：A．when當…時候，B．before在…前面，C．unless除非，D．until直到，本句為一個時間狀語從句。當工作能給他們提供一個挑戰(zhàn)的機會，而且最后他們能說“我成功了”的時候，他們會有一種成就感。選A
小題19:考查動詞：A．valued珍惜，B．failed 失敗，C．caught抓住，D．made制造，本題考查固定詞組的搭配。make it成功。選 D
小題20:考查動詞：A．give給，B．lose失去，C．get得到，D．need需要，本句是對本段大意所進行的總結(jié)。根據(jù)上下文可知，在工作之后，他們能體會到自我成功的價值。選C
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Dr. John Maxwell has written a new book to explain that there is more to success than just being talented. He says that the only way to find success in life is to apply good choices to talent and rise above the crowd. He believes that talented people need more than their gifts or abilities to succeed in life. There must be something more than just talent to become successful. A talent-plus person, a person who rises above the understanding of mere talent, is much more likely to find success than those with just talent alone.
People who have talent must be willing to make the right choices to maximize their talent. Wrong choices will minimize their talent, preventing them from rising to higher levels in life. Maximizing talent requires people to make good choices, but understanding that there are specific things in life requires no talent at all. Maxwell lists many different choices that people make to become a talent-plus persons including Belief lifts talent, Relationships influence talent, Responsibility strengthens talent, Teamwork multiplies talent, etc.
Following the simple principles found in the book can not only help people raise the level of their talent but also raise their level of living. When people combine the principles with their talents they can become a talent-plus person. The choice becomes one of willingness and personal change. Talent-plus people have the ability to change their life and the world.
小題1:What’s the possible name of Maxwell’s new book?
(no more than 8 words)
小題2:What should one do if he wants to become a talent-plus person?
(no more than 8 words)
小題3:List three specific things which can maximize one’s talent according to Paragraph 3 ?
(no more than 5 words)
小題4:What does the underlined word “maximize” in Paragraph 3 mean in English?
(no more than 8 words)
小題5:Do you want to be a talent-plus person? Why or why not? Please give one or two reasons.
(No more than 25 words)

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科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

A MENTORING (導師制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.
Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.
Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said; "We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.
"We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, we've secured internships (實習) with world-famous firms such as Honda.
"At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures. " Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (論壇).
The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. " Before we left I didn't quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn't stop, it was amazing," he said, " We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon. "
The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It dealt with issues (問題) such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.
Kieran said: " It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August. "
The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For details visit www.younginspirations.com.
小題1:The Young Inspirations mentoring program aims to _____.
A．train staff for world-famous firmsB．offer job opportunities to young adults
C．provide youth with unique experiencesD．equip the unemployed with different skills
小題2:According to Alex Goldberg, it is difficult for schools to offer the mentoring due to _____.
A．the lack of support from firmsB．the cultural differences
C．the effect of unemploymentD．the shortage of money
小題3:According to the passage, the forum focused on how youth can ____.
A．build up their confidence at schoolB．find work experience opportunities
C．improve their social skills for the futureD．play an active role in the change of society
小題4:We can learn from the passage that _____.
A． the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing
B． Kieran has made great progress in many aspects
C． the youth have found a way to solve their problems
D． the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday
小題5:What would be the best tide for the passage?
A． Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young Inspirations
B． Young People Find a World of Opportunity
C． Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to Paris
D． Debates Help Youth with Their Grades

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科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：完形填空

The English translations of the names of traditional Chinese dishes on menus(菜單) across the country have caused public discussion about the precision(準確) of the translations.
Since more and more foreigners come to China every day, many restaurants around China are providing English translations of their menus. They want to make it easier for foreigners to order Chinese dishes when they travel. Some restaurants also hope that the translations will increase foreigners’ knowledge of Chinese cuisine(烹飪).
But an article in China Youth Daily says the English menu translations haven’t live up to public expectation（期望）. It argues most of the English names of Chinese dishes lack the cultural meaning and attraction of the dishes they describe. Instead, the translations only provide a list of each dish’s ingredients（配方）, the article notes. For example, one English name of a Chinese dish appears as “stir-fried mutton slice with Chinese onion and green scallion(蔥爆羊肉)”.
Because the English translation focuses only on the ingredients, it fails to describe the dish’s rich cultural meaning and charm(魅力). The dish’s beautiful Chinese name, “Fo Tiao Qiang(佛跳墻)”, has a story behind it. Buddhist monks (和尚) are required to eat vegetables only , but they can’t resist(忍住)the delicious dish. So they jump over the temple walls to get a taste of the dish.
The article suggests that translators provide more beautiful translations of the names of Chinese dishes. It also notes a more vivid(生動的) English translation is very important to provide international visitors with a better understanding of Chinese cuisine.
小題1:Why do many restaurants provide English translations of their menu ?
A．Because they want to show their ingredients in dishes.
B．Because the public expect them to do so.
C．Because Chinese dishes are popular.
D．Because it is convenient for foreigners to order food.
小題2:According to China Youth Daily, what is the main problem of the English menu translation?
A．They are too long to remember.
B．Many of them are not correct.
C．They lack cultural meaning and attraction.
D．They are difficult to learn.
小題3:What can we infer from the story of “Fo Tiao Qiang” dish?
A．Monks can jump high.
B．Monks lived a poor life.
C．Old China had little meat for people.
D．The dish attracted many people because it’s delicious.

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