5．Success depends on _____ you are optimistic or not on your long way to it．（　　）

A．

whether

B．

that

C．

if

D．

why

4．I really want an iphone 6，but I can't afford _____．（　�。�

A．

it

B．

one

C．

this

D．

that

3．China will promote travel to countries ______ the Silk Road in 2015．（　�。�

A．

across

B．

along

C．

in

D．

at

2．Today，there are many avenues open to those who wish to continue their education．However，nearly all require some （50）B in one's career in order to attend school full time．Part-time education，that is，attending school at night or for one weekend a month，tends to drag the （51）A out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people．（52）B，such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact （53）C on one's career and family time．
Of the many （54）D to teaching and learning，however，perhaps the most flexible and accommodating is that called distance learning．Distance learning is an educational method，which allows the students the （55）C to study at his or her own pace to achieve the （56）B goals，which are so necessary in today's world．The time required to study may be set aside at the student's convenience with due （57）C to all life's other requirements．Besides，the student may （58）A in distance learning courses from virtually any place in the world，while continuing to pursue their chosen career．Tutorial assistance may be （59）Cthrough regular airmail，telephone，fax machine，teleconferencing and over the Internet．
Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject （60）D tool with every subject．This precludes（排除） the requirement for a student to travel away from home to take a test．Another characteristic of a good distance-learning program is the （61）B of the distance-learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus．The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-campus study is employed．
In the final analysis，a good distance learning program has a place not only for the （62）D students but also the corporation or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit，professional development，and business growth of the organization．（63）A distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of retaining（保留） career-minded people while （64）C to their personal and professional growth through education．

50．A．experience	B．break	C．interest	D．change
51．A．process	B．progress	C．property	D．possibility
52．A．Surprisingly	B．Additionally	C．Fortunately	D．Traditionally
53．A．a(chǎn)ppropriately	B．reasonably	C．negatively	D．favorably
54．A．complaints	B．a(chǎn)ttitudes	C．difficulties	D．a(chǎn)pproaches
55．A．individuality	B．responsibility	C．flexibility	D．visibility
56．A．professional	B．a(chǎn)cademic	C．relevant	D．separate
57．A．desire	B．a(chǎn)bility	C．regard	D．a(chǎn)ccount
58．A．enroll	B．evolve	C．enclose	D．emerge
59．A．a(chǎn)dequate	B．vacant	C．a(chǎn)vailable	D．reliable
60．A．registration	B．participation	C．investigation	D．evaluation
61．A．demonstration	B．equivalence	C．combination	D．qualification
62．A．distinguished	B．outstanding	C．independent	D．individual
63．A．Sponsoring	B．Requiring	C．Indicating	D．Protesting
64．A．objecting	B．responding	C．contributing	D．a(chǎn)dding

1．Many of us have characteristics that are inherited from our families．Maybe we have our father's eyes or our grandmother's hair color-（51）Bfeatures that result from the genes we inherit．But there are other elements of our personalities such as behaviors and viewpoints that we pick up by （52）Dour parents．Perhaps we have picked up our mother's love of cleaning or our dad's sense of humor．Now，researchers at the University of Michigan believe there may be a specific viewpoint we can thank our parents for：the way we （53）Awork．
    The researchers referred to previous studies that identified three main ways of viewing work．
First，there are job-oriented （以求職為目的）people，those who （54）Cto see their job as simply a way to make money．They（55）Cto clocking out（打卡下班）every day and pursuing fun activities （56）Athe office．If you have a job-oriented father，you may view work this way．（57）C，if you grew up close to your mother you probably will not hold this viewpoint．One possible （58）Bcited by the study：Youngsters that grow up close to their mothers are less likely to view work as just a job．
    Second，there are career-oriented（追求事業(yè)型的）people who see their job as a place to find （59）Dand gain a sense of （60）BThese are the people who don't （61）Cworking overtime．In fact，some people love their jobs so much that they become workaholics!They are more comfortable in the office than at home．According to the study，being close to a career-oriented father while growing up means there's a good chance you'll share his perspective．Oddly，having a mother with this viewpoint seems to have little （62）A
    Third，there are calling-oriented workers-folks who view their job as a way to make a （n） （63）Dimpact upon the world．They are more （64）Bwith improving the world around them than earning a large salary．In the study，those who expressed a strong calling （天職）orientation came from homes where both parents were calling-oriented．This suggests that adolescents need the support of both parents in order to have the confidence to put （65）Afirst and career success second．
    The good news is-we still have choice．Whether we share our parents'views of work or not，we can still find a career that suits us．

51．A．medical	B．physical	C．biological	D．mental
52．A．stimulating	B．neglecting	C．implying	D．modeling
53．A．view	B．think	C．evaluate	D．comment
54．A．a(chǎn)ttempt	B．manage	C．tend	D．offer
55．A．pay attention	B．a(chǎn)re opposed	C．look forward	D．a(chǎn)re devoted
56．A．outside	B．inside	C．upside	D．downside
57．A．Otherwise	B．Therefore	C．However	D．Moreover
58．A．observation	B．explanation	C．negotiation	D．instruction
59．A．salary	B．company	C．direction	D．a(chǎn)chievement
60．A．trust	B．identity	C．despair	D．urgency
61．A．like	B．resist	C．mind	D．consider
62．A．influence	B．evidence	C．performance	D．justice
63．A．objective	B．negative	C．subjective	D．positive
64．A．familiar	B．concerned	C．a(chǎn)nxious	D．combined
65．A．personal ideals	B．economic profits	C．professional achievements	D．global development

19．As the population grows and temperatures rise，（61）it will become more ifficult to grow enough food for everyone．（62）Luckily （luck），scientists are now exploring the planet for plants that do not need as much water as today's crops．The Mojave Desert in the U．S is home （63）tosome of these plants．
Scientist Heather Rose Kates of the University of Florida is in that desert．She is not collecting the coyote melon（瓜），which she descries as terrible．
Coyote melon may not taste good，but it can （64）be grown （grow） in places that have little rainfall by farmers．The desert （65）where it grows gets just 15to 20centimeters of rain per year，or less．Other kinds of melons need at （66）least （little ）two and a half centimeters per week to grow．
Now scientists（67）are considering （consider） combining coyote melon with other melons to see if they can make a tasty vegetle that doesn't need as much water to grow．That could be useful on a planet （68）becoming （become） warmer and more crowded every day．
Rose Kates says farmers will need （69）to produce （produce） 50to 70percent more food by 2050to feed the world．So，he says，（70）researchers （ research）are studying the wild versions of farm-grown crops．

18．Thank You Notes：The Essential Life Lessons
There is no greater gift for any of us to give our friends and family than the gift of gratitude．（36）CTake a quiet moment to think about the blessings of the season and write a thank you note to everyone who made it special for you．There are some life lessons from thank you notes．
（37）AEven a child can make some lines on paper，help pick out a pretty stamp，and lick the envelope．This helps create a sense of ownership，confidence，and contribution．
Thank you notes strengthen communication skills．Wherever you are，no skill matters more than the ability to communicate clearly and sincerely．It conveys reliability，confidence and thoughtfulness．（38）G
Thank you notes remind you about what matters．（39）B But when we write a thank you note we have to locate within ourselves some way to be grateful and find some way to express it．We do not find happiness in what we get．We find happiness in being grateful for what we have．
（40）D Not，"Thank you for the sweater．It is cool，"but"Thanks for the sweater!Not，"Thanks for the game，"but"We had a blast playing that game．
I think you will soon discover that the more thank you notes you send，the more you become aware of how much there is to be grateful for，and how good it feels to let people know you appreciate them．

A．Everyone can write a thank you note．
B．Maybe the gift was thoughtless．
C．And that can begin with thank you notes．
D．Thank you notes must have specific details．
E．There is no other way to convey this message．
F．You can even write to people you do not know．
G．Those are the qualities that inspire people to trust and respect you．

17．Last July，we asked what you dream of doing as an adult．Thanks for your great responses!We wish we had room to print them all．Here are just a few．
Work and play
My ideal job is being a construction worker，but only on an amusement park．
James Martian，Age 9  Alaska
Royal Fashion Designer
In the future，I want to sew dresses for a queen．I could make whatever design I wanted．Her breakfast dress would be blue and long．Her lunch dress is purple and medium．Her dinner dress is red and short．They would all have sparkles．I think they would be pretty．I like my dream job．
Jenna Suchyta，Age 6  Washington
A"Police Law Fireman"
When I grow up，I want to be a policeman or a fireman or a lawyer because they help people．Maybe I will combine all three and become a"Police Law Fireman"．I can work as a policeman in the morning．I can do law things in the afternoon．I can do fireman things in the evening．But for now，I want to be a boxer to build up my muscles．I will need my strength!
Avi Samuels，Age 7  Illinois
Playing in the Band
My dream job is to become a professional guitarist and singer for my future five-member rock band．I practice the guitar，and I have written hundreds of songs!The reason why I want to be a guitarist and singer is that I am very interested in music itself，so I want to create some of my own．
Jake Francis，Age 12  Ohio

21．What do you think is the best title for the passage？A
A．Your dream job．B．Your dream．C．Your future job．D．Your great chance．
22．Who has done something for his or her future？C
A．James Martian  B．Avi Samuels    C．Jake FrancisD．Jenna Suchyta
23．Where can you find this passage？B
A．In a fashion magazine．
B．In a children's magazine．
C．In an entertainment newspaper．
D．On a website．

16．

Magnolia Street The most well-known attractions at Magnolia Street are its grand theaters．Three beautiful restaurants provide delightful dining for，the entire family．Unique specialty shops are to be found throughout the Shopping Extravaganza District．For more information call （805）555-2243． Admission Information *Open daily from 11：00 am to 2：00 am *Annual passes available *Admission price includes all theater shows *Discount admission for seniors and children under 12 *Lots of free downtown parking available

Ocean World Experience the Creatures of the sea through live shows，exhibits，and hands-on displays． General Park Information Open 9：00 am to sunset Closing times vary by season Call （805）555-1458 for daily show information For private parties，call （805）555-7937 Admission Price *$30 daily pass includes all attractions *2-day pass can be purchased for only $45 *Credit cards accepted *Parking is $5

Water Wilderness Over 25 pools，water slides and other swimming attractions make Water Wilderness a great outdoor adventure! *No alcoholic drinks or pets allowed *Picnics allowed *Discounted annual passes and second day passes available *Open March through October Call （805）555-3574 for seasonal hours and admission prices

Mangrove Gardens St．Angelo's oldest park and botanical （植物的）gardens Open 365 days，9：30 am until 5：30 pm with extended （延長的） hours during the summer． *Free parking *Special group rates and private party accommodations *Admission：$37.50 *Children under 12 free with adult ticket purchase

21．In which attraction are visitors allowed to leave after midnight？B
A．Ocean World．
B．Magnolia Street．
C．Water Wilderness．
D．Mangrove Gardens．
22．To know more about sea animals'live shows，which number can visitors call？B
A．（805）555-2243．B．（805）555-1458．
C．（805）555-3574．D．（805）555-7937．
23．What can we learn about Ocean World and Water Wilderness？D
A．Both offer free parking lots．
B．Both are closed before sunset．
C．Both are open all the year round．
D．Both offer a discount on 2-day passes．
24．What's the requirement for a ten-year-old who wants to visit Mangrove Gardens？C
A．Be a member of a group．
B．Pay $37.50 for his ticket．
C．Be accompanied by an adult．
D．Enter the park before 9：00 am．

15．Low-Cost Gifts for Mother's DayGift No．I
Offer to be your mother's health friend．Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits
whether a disease or a regular medical check-up．Most mothers always say"no need，"another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit．The best part？This one is free．
Gift No.2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records，which include the test results and medical information．Put them all in one place．Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them．"Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life，"Dr．Marie Savard said．
Gift No.3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions．"Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep，"Savard said．"We know that good sleep is very important to our health．"
Gift No.4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10percent of the price you pay goes to a charity （慈善機(jī)構(gòu)） Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things-many of which are"green"-and then choose a meaningful charity from a list．When your mother gets the gift，she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity．

21．What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits？C
A．Take notes．B．Buy medicine．C．Be with her．D．Give her gifts．
22．Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother's sleep？C
A．In Gift No.1．B．In Gift No.2．C．In Gift No.3．D．In Gift No.4．
23．Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers toA．
A．give others help              B．be well-organized
C．bet extra support             D．enjoy good sleep．