1、Unit 23Period One(时间：40分钟).阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”， if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping.In other words, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If
2、people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “outofcontrol” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers. Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problemaddictive shopping.Addictive shoppers feel drive
3、n by the desire to shop and spend money.They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.Extreme or addictive shopping may result from longtime unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and s
4、hame are common ones.When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better.In this case, we often go shopping.A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness.For some people, the motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success.Some love to shop as it makes
5、them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants.Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life.Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping.For instance, there are some malls where you cant see clocks disp
6、laying the time because they dont want you to become too aware of the time you spend there.Whats more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you dont have to leave the mall because of your physical needs.Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainl
7、y come to control your shopping behavior.For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall.Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend.Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the
8、urge to shop and then stick to it.That is vital for gaining selfcontrol.1Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers？()AThose who cannot control the amount of credit they use.BThose who just walk around the shopping malls.CThose who are occupied in too much shopping.DThose who feel sor
9、ry for their shopping.2According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping？()AThe awareness of how market forces work.BThe desire for status, power, beauty or success.CBoredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in peoples life.DLongtime bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.3
10、What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour？()ANever going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.BApplying for a credit card before we go shopping.CMaking the shopping time as short as possible.DMaking a shopping list before we go shopping.4The author writes this pas
11、sage to _.Ainform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppersBscold the problem shoppersCprovide solutions to the problem shopping Dtell a shopping story【答案】14 B A D C.七选五阅读(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。No personal success, achievement, or goal, can be realized with
12、out selfdiscipline._1_ It is the ability to control ones impulses, emotions, desires and behavior.To possess it is to be able to make the decisions, take the actions, and carry out your plan regardless of the obstacles, discomfort, or difficulties, that may come your way.How to develop selfdisciplin
13、e? Well explore it together.Start with baby steps.No process takes place overnight. _2_ So, begin by making the decision to go forward and learning what it takes to get there.Learn what motivates you and what your bad triggers are._3_ Sometimes it is very difficult to fight off urges, so know the ar
14、eas where your resistance is low and how to avoid those situations.Remove the temptations and surround yourself with encouraging items such as motivating slogans and pictures of what you want to achieve.Make certain behaviors a routine.Once you have decided whats important to you and which goals to
15、strive for, establish a daily routine that will help you achieve them. _4_ They can put you in a negative frame of mind and hinder(阻碍) your selfdiscipline.A poor attitude can also be a bad habit._5_ Michael Jordan has always maintained that his greatness as a basketball player came as much from his
16、willingness to work hard at his craft, as it did his talent.It was his desire through discipline and focus that made him one of the best basketball players ever.If it worked for him, it could certainly work for the rest of us.AWhat is selfdiscipline?BEngage in sports or activities.CGet inspiration f
17、rom those you admire.DYou can begin by learning about yourself!EIf you try to do too much at once, you could injure yourself and have a setback.FMeanwhile, get rid of some of your bad, selfdefeating habits, whatever they may be.GIt does mean learning how to focus your mind and energies on your goals
18、 until they are accomplished.【答案】15 A E D F C .完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Two excited kids begged their father for his permission to see a film.Having read some_1_about the movie on the Internet, he firmly_2_their request with the reason that the movie prese
19、nts immorality(不道德的) as being _3_.“But dad, those scenes are merely a few minutes of the_4_film, in which good_5_evil eventually.In addition, there are other inspirational_6_like courage and determination making up for its_7_！”But the father didnt_8_， and the two teenagers were cast down.They had ju
20、st thrown themselves down on the couch when they heard the sounds of their father preparing something in the_9_.One of the teenagers said, “Dad must be feeling_10_， and now hes trying to _11_us with some tasty food.” Soon their father appeared with a plate of warm cakes and said, “Before you eat, I
21、want to tell you something: I love you both so much.”The teenagers smiled and_12_with each other knowing_13_.Dad was softening.Looking at the mouthwatering cake, the two boys were getting impatient about the fathers long speech.“But I want to be_14_with you.I added one ingredient(配料) that is not_15_
22、found in cakes.”“To make it more delicious? Oh, come on, Dad! Please just tell us what it is.” “OK, if you_16_.That_17_ ingredient is dog waste.”Both teens_18_ stopped chewing the cake, spit it out and dropped the _19_ cake back on the plate.“DAD! Why did you do that？”“That is the same reason why I
23、wont allow you to watch that movie.You wont_20_a little dog poop in your cake, so why should you put up with a little immorality in your movies？”()1.A.partsBreviewsCchaptersDadaptations()2.A.repeatedBagreedCmadeDrejected()3.A.acceptableBunbelievableCpersonalDfavorable()4.A.popularBtotalCexcitingDori
24、ginal()5.A.threatensBattacksCdefeatsDaffects()6.A.scenesBtopicsCmoviesDthemes()7.A.plotBmeaningCsuccessDdrawback()8.A.give outBgive inCgive awayDgive off()9.A.kitchenBhouseCbedroomDgarden()10.A.sadBupsetCregretfulDguilty()11.A.persuadeBjoinCcomfortDsupply()12.A.screamedBprovidedCexchangedDtalked()13
25、.A.wavesBglancesCgesturesDnods()14.A.honestBsatisfiedCstrictDpatient()15.A.surprisinglyBeasilyCdailyDusually()16.A.likeBinsistCrefuseDpermit()17.A.secretBcommonCterribleDwonderful()18.A.unwillinglyBhelplesslyCgratefullyDinstantly()19.A.wholeBwarmCstrangeDremaining()20.A.expectBaddCtolerateDovercome【答案】15 B D A B C610 D D B A D1115 C C B A D1620 B A D D C
