A. Would B. Could

C. Might D. Should

Items such as a fancy car and a Rolex watch are often thought to increase our social standing and often come with a high price tag(標(biāo)簽).According to the latest research, however, it has the opposite effect and people would prefer to be friends with someone who places less value on material objects.

“Often we think that status symbols will make us look more socially attractive to others, “says Stephen Garcia, the study's lead author from the University of Michigan. He adds, “However, our research suggests that these status signals actually make us look less socially attractive.

The researchers conducted six studies which assessed how people presented themselves and how people viewed strangers. People who chose to wear higher status items tended to get a negative response, but people wanted to be friends with people who preferred lower status symbols.

The study took the role of the luxury item to see if it was possible that the expensive item itself played a part in people's reactions. The definition of a status symbol changed based on a person's socioeconomic status, but the same effect of keeping off potential friends was seen regardless of social position.

"At a social level, we may be wasting billions of dollars on expensive status symbols that finally keep others from wanting to associate with us, "says Kimberlee Weaver Livnat at the University of Haifa. She says, "And to the extent that close friendships are important to well-being, we may be unintentionally hurting ourselves.”

However, Patricia Chen of the National University of Singapore said this does not necessarily mean status symbols are a bad thing. She says, "Our findings right now only apply to the formation of new friendships, Status symbols may be beneficial at other times and in other settings, such as when trying to establish new business contacts.”

【1】What does the underlined word "flaunt" in paragraph I mean?

A.Show off.B.Get rid of.

C.Give away.D.Hand in.

【2】Which is the negative influence of expensive status symbols?

A.Lowering people's social status.

B.Preventing people from making friends.

C.Doing harm to people's health absolutely.

D.Changing people s consumption concept.

【3】Who may be more popular among friends according to the text?

A.People who are very rich.B.People with high social status.

C.People who keep a low profile.D.People with charming appearance.

【4】What attitude does Patricia Chen have towards status symbols?

A.PositiveB.Unconcerned.

C.Critical .D.Casual.

【1】我們不允許人們?cè)谶@兒吵鬧。(permit)

【2】瑪麗昨天看見(jiàn)一個(gè)男人沿著大街跑。(強(qiáng)調(diào)主語(yǔ))

【3】我正要出去,這時(shí)湯姆進(jìn)來(lái)了。(when)

【4】有人發(fā)現(xiàn)一群孩子正在操場(chǎng)上玩耍。(find＋賓＋賓補(bǔ))

【5】她教育孩子要對(duì)別人友好。(bring up)

【6】別冒險(xiǎn)把車(chē)開(kāi)得太快。(take a chance)

【7】喝湯時(shí)發(fā)出聲音是不禮貌的。(manner)

【8】眾所周知,作為老板她很大方。(it)

【9】無(wú)論什么時(shí)候需要,你都可以征求建議。(whenever)

【10】大量的錢(qián)被花在學(xué)校建設(shè)上。(amount)

A. next to it was a thick wood B. next to which was a thick wood

C. next to it a thick wood was D. next to which a thick wood was

During the two years since that, Candace has published several books, starred in a TLC. web series and went on tour with Mandisa. She made appearances on late night talk shows, met J.J.Abrams and was able to fulfill a dream of taking her family to Disney World. It was a busy but joyful time.

Her latest book is Consider It Joy. "I feel like people need a tool in their hands to actually get the joy they are fighting for, "Candace says, "The book can help you keep track of how much space and time you are devoting to things that aren't worth it in comparison to the joy that I know I could have.”

Getting joy is something that has always been important to Candace. “What the opportunity offered me was not a forced open door,” Candace says, "Many people are trying desperately to push things open when they have to be obedient(順從的) to the little things.”

Trusting herself has required being confident in saying no. She uses a simple tool to evaluate whether an opportunity is right to her. Candace says, "I have a balance beam (平衡木)where I'm asked to walk every single day as a mom, a wife, a speaker and an author. There are so many things I need to balance at a time. I have to realize what belongs there and what doesn't. The most important factor is joy.”

That's the heart behind the book Consider It Joy. "I really wanted to give people more than just advice about joy, Candace says, "I wanted to give them the ability to actually own it in their everyday life.”

【1】What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A.The experience Candace s family had .B.The books Candace has written.

C.The reason for Candace's success.D.The changes in Candace’s life.

【2】Why did Candace write the book Consider It Joy?

A.To encourage people to say no.B.To lead people to get joy.

C.To teach people to find confidence.D.To help people to become popular.

【3】What does the underlined phrase "a simple tool" in paragraph 5 refer to?

A.A beam.B.A dream.

C.Money.D.Joy.

【4】What will Candace do when she faces an opportunity?

A.Debate it frequently.B.Catch it immediately.

C.Judge it wisely.D.Ignore it determinedly.

【1】The reason he gave to account his absence was unbelievable.

【2】—You feel tired. — On contrary, I am relaxed.

【3】I hear you are making a bet whether she will marry him.

【4】To be honest speaking, I don’t like the way he does things.

【5】You can take everything whatever you like.

【6】They were filled of joy when they set foot on the Chinese soil.

【7】When the man was trying to break into the bank, he was caught by the police on spot.

【8】We haven’t settled the question that it is necessary for him to study abroad.

【9】Who told you that if you passed the exam you would receive a reward was telling lies.

【10】Wasn’t it until Michael ran into me when he recognized I was once his partner？

【1】The people all ________ (鞠躬) down before the Emperor.

【2】Conditions in the prison camp were ________ (難以置信的).

【3】He went to the post office to buy writing paper and ______ (信封).

【4】Why are you so ________ (粗魯?shù)?/span>) to your mother?

【5】The ________ (方式) in which the decision was made was hard to accept.

【6】Could you tell us what’s for ________ (甜點(diǎn))?

【7】He covered her mouth to stop her from ________ (尖叫).

【8】A large ________ (數(shù)量) of water has been wasted by the factory.

【9】It’s wellknown that his father is a very ________ (真誠(chéng)的) person.

【10】I was very sad ________ (真正地) to hear of your father’s death.

【11】The first ________ (幕) of the play is so wonderful.

【12】You are not ________ (允許) to smoke in the office.

【13】I screamed and everyone ________ (盯著看).

【14】The thief was ________ (發(fā)現(xiàn)) by the police entering the building.

【15】She managed to calm him down and ________ (尋求) help from a neighbor.

【16】Hot and cold are ________ (相反的) words.

【17】—You should apologize to your classmate.

—No way. It is not my ________ (錯(cuò)誤).

【18】Who is the ________ (作者) of the new novel?

【19】Looking out of the window, she saw a man ________ (游蕩).

【20】Please change the ________ (短語(yǔ)) into Chinese.

對(duì)此活動(dòng)的認(rèn)識(shí)（如對(duì)本人、學(xué)生及社會(huì)的益處等）

個(gè)人優(yōu)勢(shì)（如性格、獨(dú)立生活能力、語(yǔ)言能力等）

你的計(jì)劃（如怎樣進(jìn)行輔導(dǎo)等）

注意：1. 詞數(shù)不少于100；

2. 可適當(dāng)加入細(xì)節(jié)，以使內(nèi)容充實(shí)、行文連貫

3. 信的開(kāi)頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計(jì)入詞數(shù)。

參考詞匯：晨曦希望小學(xué)Chenxi Hope School

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AVCS Informational Tour

Aliso Viejo Christian School, a highly rated private school, which serves children in grades, invites potential families to its annual AVCS informational tour.Come and see its facility, meet its staff, check out its curriculum and amazing programs.The tour would love to share the school with you and answer any questions.

Location: AVCS Campus

German Immigrants Exhibition

German immigrants played a huge role in shaping Indianapolis through the 19th century.They brought educational reform, political activity and greenhouse farming.In addition to produce, these immigrants also kept their communities full of flowers and trees, Know about this part of history in October.

Location: Indiana Historical Society

Whale Watching

Gray whales migrate (遷徙) annually along the west coast of North America.They can be seen from the Orange County coast from December through early April.Summer and fall bring the giant blue whales.They can be seen from June through September.Since the gray whales migrate just a few miles off the coast, simple sail from Newport Beach enables you to see these spectacular creatures in their natural habitat.

Location: Newport Beach

Sunday Brunch(早午餐)

Sunday brunch is a wonderful way to enjoy your weekend.At View Restaurant, Sunday brunch is always accompanied by champagne, spectacular views and unique atmosphere.The menu includes traditional breakfast foods and lunch favorites like barbeque and fresh fish selections.You can also choose to view sporting events in the restaurant.With enough variety to satisfy every appetite from kids to adults, this is one Sunday brunch you'll keep coming back to!

Location: View Restaurant

【1】Which event is about visiting a school?

A.Sunday Brunch.B.Whale Watching.

C.AVCS Informational Tour.D.German Immigrants Exhibition.

【2】What can you do near Newport Beach?

A.Travel by boat.B.Play with whales.

C.Create a natural habitat.D.Help whales' migration.

【3】Where can you watch sporting events?

A.On AVCS Campus.B.In View Restaurant.

C.On Newport Beach.D.At Indiana Historical Society.

增加:在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(^),并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。

刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。

修改:在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意:1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞;2.只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計(jì)分。

I read a story about a girl last week. The girl carried a pot of milk in her head to the market. Walked along the street, she began calculating what she would buy before she sold the milk. She said to her, "I'll buy a new dress, and when I go to the ball, all the young man will lance with me." When she spoke, she shakes her head happily. The pot immediately fell onto the ground, and milk was spilled(灑出) The girl went to back without anything. She felt very sadly. Her mother comforted her and said, “My child, don't count your chickens before they are hatching.”