1、ASeventy-three-year-old Gary selected his food in Value Mart more carefully than NASA chose its candidates for the space shuttle. Skim milk was $2.99, on sale from $3.49; white bread, 89 cents with a discount; table salt, 99 cents, 20 cents off the regular price. Leaving the cashier(收银员), he estimat
2、ed that he had saved 80 cents today. He was pleased that he had got good value for his money again.At the exit, the cold wind reminded him of his gloves. Now where are they? Not in the coat pockets. Not in the grocery bag either. The worried man made a thorough search of all his pockets, again inclu
3、ding the grocery bag. Now he was sure they must have been dropped somewhere inside the store.湖北八校联考英语试卷 第3页 共10页Old Gary had bought the black gloves at a 25% discount ten years ago. His quick decision to buy the expensive gloves turned out to be a good one, which even promoted his social status on t
4、he bus, as poorer passengers stared at him enviously. Losing this favorite possession was almost like losing a child to him.Gary re-entered the store with long steps. He followed the same route he had walked before. There were all open passages and it did not take long to be convinced that the glove
5、s were not in sight. Society has changed, people have changed, he murmured to himself. Years ago, if somebody picked up something lost, they would give it back. Not any more!On his way out, he went over to the cashier to ask if she had received any lost gloves. She asked him what colour they were, a
6、nd when he said black, there came a disappointing answer. He took his time now, finally walking out of the store.Back home, Gary was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. He was very upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.After a month, Gary
7、 decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he stepped into Value Mart again to see if by any chance his gloves had been returned to the lost and found office. What colour are they? the woman in the office asked again. Black, he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer
8、and drew out a pair of mens leather gloves. Are they?Yes! Those are mine! Gary exclaimed, his eyes glowing with joy.51. According to the passage, Gary thought his buying the gloves to be _.A. unnecessary B. wise C. hot-headed D. adventurous52. What can we infer about Gary?A. He is not well off. B. H
9、e is particular about food.C. He holds a pessimistic attitude towards life. D. He doesnt get along well with his neighborhood.53. In Garys opinion, why couldnt he recover his gloves at first?A. He was not careful enough. B. The cashier forgot to return his gloves.C. A customer took his gloves by mis
10、take. D. Someone picked up his gloves and kept them on purpose.54. What is the best title for this passage?A. Seeking gloves.B. The stolen gloves returned. C. Declining moral standards D. A forgetful but stubborn old man.BThere are many reasons that goals go unfulfilled. For many, goal setting is a
11、never ending circle that starts, stops, and beings again. To help us succeed in reaching our goals, lets examine the reasons why many people fail at reaching them. Here are 7 Reasons That You Wont Reach Your Goals:1. You Dont Have Any GoalsToo many people are afraid to “set” their goals. Afraid of f
12、ailing. Afraid of disappointment. Well, you definitely wont complete them if you dont try. Make a choice and set your goals. Otherwise, you will end up wherever life takes you.2. You Dont StartOK, so you have a goal. What have you done about it? Have you started it yet? What are you waiting for? Pro
13、crastination is responsible for the failure of many goals.3. You Arent Willing to “Buy” Your GoalsYes. You have to buy your goals. Why? Because every goal has a price. It has a cost. Time. Money. Sweat. Sacrifice. You will have to “pay” for your goals in some manner. 4. Your Goals Are UnrealisticMak
14、e sure that your goals are possible and that you set an adequate time frame for success.5. You Wont Stick With ItOver half of goals will be given up within 30 days. You set your goals. You started them. And then you gave up. Are you using lifes daily happenings as excuses? Goals are not reached thro
15、ugh one effort. Rather, they are made in small steps over time.6. You Will Fail and You Wont Get Back Up!No one succeeds immediately. Those who appear to have effortlessly succeeded have usually put in years of preparation and practice. You have to fall down many times before you will succeed. Skill
16、 is learned by doing.7. You Quit Before the Finish LineToo many people stop right before the finish. Its almost like they are afraid of succeeding. Often a life event is used as the reason for not finishing. Something always comes up before you finish. Are you reaching your goals? Which of these is
17、keeping you from succeeding? Set your goals. Stay the course. Always get back up when you fail. And make sure you cross the finish line.55. Whats the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To clarify the reasons leading to the failure of achieving goals.B. To remind people of the importance of s
18、etting life goals.C. To convince people of keeping to their life goals.D. To persuade people to have big life goals.56. Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word “procrastination” in the second tip?A. delayB. punctualityC. impatience. D. reluctance.57. According to the passage, you will not
19、reach your goals, if you _.A. are not willing to spend money seeking helping hands B. do not take time to make plans for themC. do not let life take you where it goes D. are not afraid of succeeding58. What can be learnt from the sixth tip?A. He who has hope has everything. B. Two heads are better t
20、han one.C. Practice makes perfect. D. Success belongs to the persevering.CMigrant workers are happier and more satisfied with their life than last year, but they still constantly feel lonely, isolated and looked down upon, according to a survey jointly released by Renmin University of China and , a
21、job hunting website for migrant workers.The survey polled 2,011 migrant workers in 20 cities among the websites 7.2 million registered users.Compared with the surveys results last year, migrant workers are happier with their living standards, but the level of interpersonal relationships, social part
22、icipation and status has dropped, the report stated.Yue Shuangbao, 46, from Gansu province, has been working as a truck driver in Yulin, Shaanxi province for so long he cannot even remember the exact number of years.“Life is really hard if I dont work away from home,” Yue said. His whole family depe
23、nds on his income, which is 5,500 yuan ($ 880) per month, 500 yuan higher than last year.“We can see that migrant workers wages are growing, that s why they feel happier about life,” said Hu Ping, a professor of Psychology at Renmin University of China. “However, the social participation situation i
24、s not getting any better.”The report said more than half of the polled migrant workers constantly have negative feelings, including loneliness, isolation, and worthlessness. Yue said he was very homesick, but because visiting friends and family costs money, he remains alone.“I miss my family all the
25、 time, but what can I do? My daughter and son are still in school, my parents are old and our family is useless. At least I earn more than if I stayed at home,” he said. “I have to do this to support my family.”“We found that those who have a more active social life are generally happier than those
26、who dont,” said Li Jiuxin, CEO of .Around 30 percent of those polled said they would turn to an online network for help, the report also said. 59. Migrant workers are happier and more satisfied with their life than before mainly because _.A. the society gives them more careB. they share the same voi
27、ce as city residentsC. they can earn comparatively more money D. their children enjoy better education now60. The underlined word polled in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _.A. questioned B. studied C. reportedD. described61. From this passage we might safely say that Yue Shuangbao is
28、_.A. a cheerful and skillful driver B. a responsible and caring father C. a mean and unsocial man D. a reliable but indecisive husband 62. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Migrant workers happier with life, but sense of isolation remains.B. Homesickness, a common phenomenon among migrant wor
29、kers. C. Migrant workers dilemma: back home or far away from home.D. What stops the migrant workers going back home? DForbes set out to determine which masters degrees would provide the best long-term opportunities, based on salary and employment outlook. To find the mid-career average pay for 35 po
30、pular degrees, we turned toP, which lets users compare their salaries with those of other people in similar jobs by gathering real-time salary data from its 35 million profiles. We then looked at theBureau of Labor Statistics employment estimate data to see how fast employment was expected to increa
31、se between 2010 and 2020 in popular jobs held by people with each degree. Finally we averaged each degrees pay rank and estimated growth rank to find the best and worst masters degrees for jobs.Physician assistant degree is at the top of the Forbes third-annual look at the best masters degrees for j
32、obs. Physician assistants are medical professionals who provide diagnostic and preventative health care services under the guidance of doctors.“Both an aging population and health care reform are contributing to a higher demand for health care services,” says Katie Bardaro, Payscales lead economist.
33、 They dont earn as much as doctors, but their mid-career average pay is $97,000. Another advantage of a physician assistant degree: Employment opportunities are expected to grow 30% by 2020 (from the 2010 employment numbers), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.By our count, computer science
34、 follows close behind as the No. 2 best advanced degree for jobs. Mid-career average pay for these grads is $109,000, sixth best out of the 35 degrees in our survey. Employment opportunities for computer science degree-holders are expected to expand about 22% between 2010 and 2020. Electrical engine
35、ering, physics and economics degrees also make the top 10, all with an average mid-career salary of more than $110,000 a year.Not all masters degree holders enjoy anywhere near such optimistic job prospects(前景) or extraordinary pay. Biology, chemistry and history degrees are toward the bottom of the
36、 listbut that doesnt mean theyre useless. If youre enthusiastic about these fields, the lower pay and slimmer job prospects shouldnt prevent you from pursuing a masters. Before you make a decision, you should bear one thing in mind: masters degree-holders dont necessarily earn more than other people
37、 in similar jobsso dont base your decision to pursue one on the idea that youll bring in bigger paychecks.Its also important to think about work-life balance and employee satisfaction for the common jobs associated with these degrees. “You need to consider overall happiness,” Bardaro says. “If obtai
38、ning a masters degree causes an imbalance due to time devoted to education and potentially more stress at work, then one will need to decide if these costs are worth it.”63. Forbes turned to P to _.A. let users compare their salaries with those of other people in different jobsB. see how fast employ
39、ment was expected to increase between 2010 and 2020C. sum up the pay of those graduates with 35 popular degrees in different fieldsD. figure out the mid-career average pay in popular jobs held by people with different degree64. Physician assistant degree ranks first on the list because _.A. Physicia
40、n assistants are medical professionals.B. Physician assistants enjoy the highest pay compared with other grads.C. The qualifications of physician assistants are not second to those of doctors.D. The demand of physician assistants is expected to expand largely and they are well-paid.65. What can be i
41、nferred from the passage?A. $100,000 is a satisfying pay for most of the grads.B. It is the first time that Forbes has done a survey of this kind.C. Biology degrees were once hot for those masters degree pursuers.D. Doctors earn more than those in electrical engineering on the average.66. According
42、to what Bardaro said in the last paragraph, we may safely conclude that _.A. obtaining a masters degree is a mustB. a masters degree is not always worth pursuingC. obtaining a masters degree leads to an imbalance between work and lifeD. those with masters degrees are bound to earn more than other pe
43、ople in similar jobsEHe wrote that the human mind is capable of excitement without the application of gross(粗俗的) and violent stimulants(刺激物). And it appears that simply reading those words by William Wordsworth prove his point.Researchers at the University of Liverpool found the works of Shakespeare
44、 and Wordsworth and the like had a beneficial effect on the mind, lifting the readers spirits by catching their attention and leading to moments of self-reflection.Using equipment, they examined the brain activity of volunteers as they read pieces of classical English literature both in their origin
45、al form and in a more simplified, modern translation.And, according to the Sunday Telegraph, the experiment showed the more challenging works set off far more electrical activity in the brain than the ordinary versions.The research also found poetry, in particular, increased activity in the right he
46、misphere of the brain, an area concerned with autobiographical memory, which helped the reader to reflect on and reevaluate their own experiences in light of what they had read. The academics said this meant the classics were more useful than self-help books.The brain responses of 30 volunteers was
47、monitored in the first part of the research as they read Shakespeare in its original and modern form.In one example, volunteers read a line from King Lear, A father and a gracious(仁慈的) aged man: him have you madded, before reading the simpler. A father and a gracious aged man: him you have enraged(使
48、暴怒).Shakespeares use of the adjective mad as a verb caused a higher level of brain activity than the straightforward translation.Reading classics is not just a matter of style. It is a matter of deep versions of experience that promotes the cognitive(认知的) ability, said Prof Davis, who will present t
49、he findings at the North of England education conference in Sheffield this week.67. What does the author suggest by saying “simply reading those words by William Wordsworth prove his point”?A. William Wordsworths poems are full of wisdom.B. It excites readers to read William Wordsworths poems.C. Onl
50、y gross and violent words can arouse peoples excitement.D. William Wordsworths poems are the application of gross and violent stimulants.68. In what way did the researchers make their conclusion?A. By questionnaire.B. By online chatting.C. By lab experiment.D. By telephone interview. 69. According t
51、o the researchers at the University of Liverpool, reading classical works can benefit readers in _.A. helping relieve their pressure B. helping them focus more on their workC. helping them think about themselves carefully D. helping keep their spirits up for a whole day70. Which of the following sets off the most electrical activity in the brain?A. Reading nursery rhymes. B. Reading self-help books.C. Reading adapted version of King Lear.D. Reading Shakespeares sonnets(十四行诗) in Middle English. 51-55BADAA 56-60ABDCA 61-65BADDA 66-70BBCCD
