So if there’s something that you wish you did more regularly, try doing it every day; if you do something every day, take great pleasure in it. 25. In the first paragraph, what does the author try to tell us?
A. It’s easier to do the same thing every day. B. It’s important to do the same thing every day. C. He has a good habit of following routines. D. He enjoys the habit of following routines.
26. People usually tend to break their routines because they________.
A. hope to have a better reputation B. would like to get rid of the old habit C. want to have fun and excitement D. are willing to face new challenges
27. Which of the following statements does Andy Warhol probably agree to?
A. Doing something that is exciting. B. Doing something almost every day.
C. Doing something every day, not only once. D. Doing something every day or only once. 28. Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. A Way To Form A Habit C. Repeat Regularly
C
Playing the piano may seem like nothing special to you, but what about playing it on fruits instead of piano keys? Lin Hai, a 24-year-old graduate, did exactly that, as he made an electronic board by himself. Wearing thick glasses and a simple T-shirt, Lin looks no different to other engineering students. But under his plain appearance lies a true geek（极客）heart.
When Lin was little, he loved disassembling things to look at how they work. Even though he often failed at putting them back together, his curiosity was never satisfied and he laid hands on everything, except computers. “My parents told me not to disassemble computers because they’re expensive, so I researched the software
B. Do Anything Every Day D. Power Of Everyday Repetition
instead.” says Lin. When he went to university, Lin chose a subject that was related to engineering and programming.
Lin is a typical geek who often spends days in the laboratory inventing new things. His most successful invention is an electronic board he calls “Crazyer”, the one that turns bananas into piano keys. Lin’s Crazyer electronic board was inspired by a similar device built by two PhD students at MIT. Their device is called Makey Makey, which turns everyday objects into touchpads.
Having seen a video, Lin was so impressed by the device that he searched for its website in the hope of buying one. But he found it’s not for sale. For most people, the story would have ended there. But for Lin, it was about to begin: “Why not make my own Makey Makey” he thought. So he studied the video and website, trying to figure out how it worked. “I found that the mechanism Makey Makey is based on what was similar to that of the electronic lock I built before.” says Lin.
From watching the video to building an electronic board and writing a program for it, Lin spent an entire month bringing Crazyer to life. His hard work paid off. With the money he earns from selling Crazyer, Lin can give back to society. Lin has helped many disabled people by building customized Crazyer boards for them. Another benefit is that the money he earns can support Lin in inventing new things. Lin’s geek spirit is always striving toward new goals.
29. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “disassemble”?
A. look through
D. focus on
B. search into
C. take apart
30. From the passage, we can know that________.
A. “Crazyer” is the most successful invention in Lin’s school. B. Lin got inspiration for inventing “Crazyer” from others. C. “Crazyer” works in the same way as Makey Makey. D. Lin copied the idea of two PhD students at MIT. 31. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Lin’s invention did good to himself as well as others.
B. Lin made a lot of money from selling his invention. C. Lin will stop inventing new things in the future.
D. Lin’s invention “Crazyer” is designed for disabled people.
D
London’s newest skyscraper (摩天大楼) is called the Shard. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.
The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing it, he wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren’t regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin, sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts (桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.
The Shard has 87 floors. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.
Before building work began, lots of people didn’t want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about it. Some critics say the best thing about it is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London.
Other critics don’t like what it seems to represent. They say that it shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the rich and the poor.
The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that
ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city. 32. London’s newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of ______.
A. its size its height
33. When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to ______.
A. change London’s skyline tradition
C. imitate the Egyptian style
D. attract potential visitors
B. inherit（继承）London’s
B. its cost
C. its shape
D.
34. The critics who refer to social division think the Shard ______.
A. is only preferred by the rich area
C. is intended for wealthy people Londoners
35. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Shard: Cheers and Claps Architect
C. The Shard: New Symbol of London? Better?
第二节（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。
If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. 36 So challenge the following limits:
1. Figure out what you’re scared of and do it continuously.
If you’re a salesman, and you’re scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 37 But don’t stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, I’m not scared!”
B. is far away from the poor
D. is popular only with
B. The Shard: Work of a Great
D. The Shard: A Change for the
2. 38
Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
3. Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.
4. Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
Don’t just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they’re going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 40 A. You should do it continuously. B. Someone may hang up on you. C. You don’t need to go to the gym.
D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.
E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself. F. Take a class for a hobby you’ve been wanting to develop.
G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 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四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
With his leg lame（瘸的）and his teeth uneven, the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He 41 played with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always 42 his head without a word.
One spring, his father brought home some saplings（树苗）. 43 of his children would plant a sapling and he promised, “Whoever 44 his sapling best shall get a favorite gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get his father’s gift. 45 seeing
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