A卷
Ⅰ 单项填空
1．(2019·常熟中学调研)While mobile phones are thought to double the risk of developing brain cancer, many businesses have made claims________the safety of their products.
A．in need of C．in search of
B．in defense of D．in view of
B 解析：句意：尽管手机被认为使患脑癌的风险翻番， 许多企业已经发表声明来保护他们产品的安全性。in need of需要； in defense of保护； in search of寻找； in view of考虑到。
2．Knowledge and learning are important if we want to be successful, but they may also ________ our thinking.
A．direct C．change
B．limit D．improve
B 解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们要想成功， 知识和学问是重要的， 但是它们可能也限制了我们的思维。direct指引， 指导； limit限制； change改变； improve提高。根据句意可知选B。
3．(天津卷)You are working too hard.You’d better keep a ________ between work and relaxation.
A．promise C．balance
B．lead D．diary
C 解析：考查名词辨析。句意： 你工作太努力了。你最好在工作和放松之间保持平衡。promise诺言； lead领先； balance平衡； diary日记。keep a balance为固定短语， 意为“保持平衡”， 符合句意， 故选C。
4．________the big snake, the little girl stood under the tree ________ to death. A．Seeing; frightened C．Seen; frighten
B．Seeing; frightening D．To see; frightening
A 解析：seeing the big snake在句中作时间状语； frightened to death在句中作伴随状语，表示状态。
5．Overseas Chinese are particularly sought after for positions________a high degree or leadership is required.
A．where C．when
B．which D．what
A 解析：分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为positions，表示“职位，位置”，该定语从句缺少地点状语，因此选where。
6．Claire had her luggage ________ an hour before her plane left. A．check C．to check
B．checking D．checked
D 解析：考查非谓语动词的用法。句意：飞机起飞前一小时， 克莱尔把行李办理了托运。结构 “have sth.done” 意为“让某事/某物被做”。由于名词luggage与动词check之间为被动关系， 故选择过去分词作宾语补足语。
7．With prices ________ going up, it is sometimes difficult for us to make ends meet on our small income.
A．kept C．to keep
B．keeping D．being kept
B 解析：句意：随着价格不断上涨， 凭我们微薄的收入我们有时很难做到收支相抵。在with复合结构中， prices与keep going up为主动关系， 故用现在分词keeping作宾语补足语。
8．The students are forbidden, unless they have special passes, ________after 11 p．m. A．to stay out C．staying out
B．of staying out D．not to stay out
A 解析：forbid sb.to do sth.的被动形式为sb.be forbidden to do sth., unless从句分割了forbid的用法。要特别注意分析句子结构。
9．The school refuses to ________ the student whose face was terribly burnt just because he might scare others, as every child has the right to attend school.
A．tolerate C．admit
B．represent D．dismiss
D 解析：考查动词辨析。 句意：校方拒绝仅仅因为他可能会吓着其他人而开除那个面部严重烧伤的学生， 因为每个孩子都有上学的权利。后半句说 “每个孩子都有上学的权利”， 所以应选dismiss “开除”。
10．—How old can you guess your new English teacher is? —It’s hard to say.But I guess him to be ________between 35 and 40. A．anybody C．anyhow
B．anywhere D．anything
B 解析：考查不定代词。anybody意为任何人； anywhere意为任何地方， 将近； anyhow意为无论如何； anything意为任何事。根据句意， 选择B, 意为： 很难说， 但是我想差不多是35到40岁吧。
11．He felt that he didn’t deserve ________ such a great honor. A．to give
B．give
C．to be given D．giving
C 解析：考查动词用法。deserve to be given 意为“值得被给予”， to be given 在此为不定式的被动语态。
12．There’s no________from my bedroom window except for some factory chimneys. A．view C．sight
B．scene D．look
A 解析：view自然美景， 风景； scene景色； sight奇观， 壮观； look看， 瞧， 望。本句句意为： 除了一些工厂的烟囱外， 从我卧室看不到任何风景了。
13．—How do you understand life?
—It is a constant match________ the greatest opponent is yourself. A．in that C．where
B．of which D．when
C 解析：句意：——你怎么理解生活？——它是一场没有尽头的比赛，在这个比赛中最大的对手是你自己。根据句中结构可知，这是一个定语从句，先行词是a constant match，空处在定语从句中充当地点状语，故用关系副词where。
14．Between the two rows of trees ________the teaching building. A．stand C．standing
B．stands D．are
B 解析：句意：教学楼位于两排树的中间。此句为完全倒装， 主语the teaching building 为单数， 故选B。
15．John is the only one of the students in the class that never ________ a mistake even when it is pointed to him.
A．admit making C．admit to make
B．admits making D．admits to make
B 解析：句意：约翰是班里学生中唯一一个即使被指出错误来也不承认的学生。one of＋名词的复数作先行词， 在从句中作主语时， 如果one前有修饰词the very, the only等时， 从句谓语用单数， 反之用复数。本题中有the only修饰， 因此选单数谓语； 同时动词admit后应用动名词。
Ⅱ 阅读理解
A
I stood on tiptoe and handed the card from my school’s helpwanted board to the man behind the counter of Mort’s Deli at the Farmers Market in Los Angeles. Even before I opened my mouth, he was frowning and shaking his head.
It was September, 1957, and my family had just arrived in California. My father, a sheetmetal worker, only got work two or three days a week. Our meager savings were gone, and as the
eldest boy of the family, I was the only one able to help. I’d applied at retail stores, but without local references shopkeepers were reluctant to let me handle cash.
“Tell you what，” I said, “let me work the rest of the week, and if you don’t like the way I do the job, don’t pay me.” The tall man stared at me , then nodded, “I’m Mort Rubin. What’s your name？”
At Mort’s, I worked very hard. As closing time approached on Saturday, I was in agony. I also had no idea whether Mort would pay me.Near the end of the day he called me up to him. “How much did that card at school say this job paid？” he asked.“One dollar an hour，” I murmured, “the minimum wage.” Actually I was willing to take less.
“That’s not enough for someone who works as hard as you，” Mort said. “You start at $ 1.25.” Over the next few weeks I learned a lot about Mort. Our store was closed on Sundays, so every Saturday evening Mort urged me to take home the leftover soup in a huge jar. It was a meal in itself, a treat for my struggling family.
One Saturday after work, as I glanced inside, I almost dropped the jar. In my father’s chair was a large bald man. He was cursing my father. My brothers and sisters sat like statues; Dad’s face was like stone；Mom wept.
I crept into the kitchen, set the soup on a counter and listened through the door. The man wanted to take our car. Dad offered to make the three payments that were in arrears(到期未付), but the man demanded the entire sum—$ 325—or the car. I had been in Los Angeles just long enough to understand how essential a car is. I slipped out of the door, got on the car, started the engine and circled the neighborhood, thinking furiously. Who might have $ 325？Who would even consider lending me such a large sum?
The only person I could think of was Mort. I drove back to his deli, knocked on the rear door, and then waited until the window shade went up. I found myself staring down the barrel(枪管) of an army 0.45.“What do you want？” Mort growled, lowering the gun.
I stammered out my tale. “So, could you possibly loan my father $ 325？” I finished, realizing how absurd it sounded.
Mort’s eyes bored holes in my face. His cheeks began purpling，and his lips quivered. Realizing he was still clutching the gun, I took a step backward.
“This is $ 325，” he said. “When school is out, you’ll work fulltime. I’ll take back half your wages until it’s repaid.”
That night I was a hero to my family. But the real hero was Mort Rubin, who not only saved us from certain penury, but also quietly raised my salary every month. By summer, I was earning double the original wage. I worked for Mort until I graduated two years later and joined the Army. We stayed in touch for many decades, but I lost track of him several years ago and don’t even know if he’s still alive now.
But this is what I do know: Mort Rubin made the world a better place.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在困难时期向Mort Rubin求助的经历。在作者心中，Mort Rubin就是一个让世界变得更美好的英雄。
1．Why does the author describe the information of his family in Paragraph 2? A．To show his strong desire for a job. B．To reflect his poor living conditions. C．To stress the heavy burden to his father. D．To prove the high living expenses in California.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据上下文提及的作者求职的经历以及第二段中的“as the eldest boy of the family, I was the only one able to help”可知，作者作为家中年龄最大的男孩子，是唯一一个可以帮助减轻家庭经济负担的人，故描述自己求职时的家庭情况是为了说明自己多么渴望能得到一份工作。故选A。
2．What made Mort Rubin employ the author with a salary of $ 1.25 at last? A．The author’s constant requests for help. B．The author’s poor family background. C．The author’s previous work experience. D．The author’s excellent work performance.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“At Mort’s, I worked very hard.”和第五段中的“That’s not enough for someone who works as hard as you”可知，正是作者出色的工作表现才让Mort Rubin以每小时1.25美元的薪酬雇用了作者。故选D。
3．What can be inferred from the underlined sentence about the author’s family in Paragraph 6?
A．They had given up hopes of living on. B．They had no ability to settle a debt. C．They were scared to death by a robbery. D．They were indifferent to the man’s scolding.
B 解析：句意理解题。根据第二段提及的作者的家庭情况和画线句下文的“The man wanted to take our car. Dad offered to make the three payments that were in arrears(到期未付)，but the man demanded the entire sum—$ 325—or the car.”可知，作者这样描述自己家庭成员的状态其实暗示了作者家庭经济拮据，无力偿还到期未付的款项。settle a debt“还债”为固定搭配，故选B。
4．Why does the author mention “$ 325” so many times? A．To prove the truth of the story. B．To attract readers’ attention to the story.
C．To help the development of the story. D．To make clear the background of the story.
C 解析：推理判断题。结合文章的行文线索可知，“the man demanded the entire sum—$ 325—or the car”是作者第一次引出$ 325，说明了下文自己借钱的起因；“Who might have $ 325？” 是作者第二次提到$ 325，表明了作者筹集这笔钱的苦恼；“So, could you possibly loan my father $ 325？”是作者第三次提及$ 325，说明了作者向Mort Rubin借钱的经过；“This is $ 325”是作者最后一次提及$ 325，引出了作者借钱的结果。由此可知，作者在文中多次提及$ 325是为了帮助故事情节的发展，故选C。
5．Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word“penury” in Paragraph 12? A．Punishment. C．Poverty.
B．Danger. D．Mistake.
C 解析：词义猜测题。根据上文的内容可知，Mort Rubin 在作者家庭经济困难时，慷慨解囊，帮助作者一家渡过了这次经济难关，故选C。
6．Which of the following can best describe Mort Rubin? A．Sympathetic and generous. B．Determined and considerate. C．Responsible and devoted. D．Aggressive and sensitive.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“so every Saturday evening Mort urged me to take home the leftover soup in a huge jar. It was a meal in itself, a treat for my struggling family”和下文提及的Mort Rubin在作者家庭经济困难时，慷慨解囊的故事可知，Mort Rubin不仅有同情心，而且很慷慨。倒数第二段中的“Mort Rubin，who not only saved us from certain penury，but also quietly raised my salary every month”亦能体现Mort Rubin富有同情心和慷慨的优秀品质。故选A。
B
Hampton Court Motor Cruiser
16 Hampton Court Road TEL：208-977-1728 BBQ facilities Free Wi-Fi Parking
Hampton Court Motor Cruiser is a boat docked on the River Thames. Facilities(设施) include heating, smart TV and WiFi. The price per stay also includes the free use of a 4-seat electric boat and barbecue facilities. There is no staff at all on board during your stay.
Hilton London Green Park
46 Half Moon Street TEL：207-629-7522
Family rooms Free Wi-Fi Non-smoking rooms Pets allowed
Hilton London Green Park stays in the heart of London. It features modern rooms with air
conditioning. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. There is also a cocktail bar on site. All children are welcome.
Arbor City
12 Osborn Street TEL：207-247-3313
Facilities for disabled guests Room service Free Wi-Fi Parking
Arbor City Hotel is just next to the Whitechapel Art Gallery. It offers free WiFi and 24hour room service. Airconditioned rooms feature a TV, a safe and a shower. Parking is available on site and costs GBP 24 per day. For an additional charge, the hotel offers various breakfast options：English breakfast, continental breakfast, vegan and dairyfree breakfast. The hotel is 10 minutes’ tube ride from the West End.
Abercorn House Hostel
2830 Bute Gardens TEL：203-696-0215 Wi-Fi Non-smoking rooms
Abercorn House Hostel is located just a 3minute walk from Hammersmith Tube Station, with a 24hour front desk. Guests can stay in rooms or dormitories fitted with a wardrobe. Some come with a shower, while others offer access to a shared bathroom. They can also use a shared kitchen to prepare their meals. WiFi is available and costs GBP 1 per hour. Nonsmoking throughout.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了四个可供旅客食宿的地方。 7．Where can guests stay if they have special requirements for breakfast? A．2830 Bute Gardens. B．12 Osborn Street. C．46 Half Moon Street. D．16 Hampton Court Road.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的“if they have special requirements for breakfast”可定位至第三部分的“For an additional charge, the hotel offers various breakfast options：English breakfast, continental breakfast, vegan and dairyfree breakfast.”，据此可知，Arbor City 可以提供特别的早餐，其地址是12 Osborn Street，故B项正确。
8．Which of the following can offer a river view? A．Arbor City.
B．Abercorn House Hostel. C．Hilton London Green Park. D．Hampton Court Motor Cruiser.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据题干关键词“offer a river view”可定位至第一部分的“Hampton Court Motor Cruiser is a boat docked on the River Thames.”，据此可知，在Hampton
Court Motor Cruiser可以欣赏到河上的景色，故D项正确。
9．Which number should a couple with a baby and a dog call if they want to book a room? A．207-629-7522. C．2072473313.
B．208-977-1728. D．2036960215.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据题干关键词“a couple with a baby and a dog”可定位至第二部分的“Pets allowed”及最后一句“All children are welcome.”，据此可知，Hilton London Green Park欢迎所有的孩子，也允许带宠物，其联系电话是207-629-7522，故A项正确。
B卷
Ⅰ 完形填空
(2019·成都毕业班摸底测试)In April 1952, I was 11 years old and in the sixth grade at an elementary school. My teacher was Miss Pemberton. It was spelling bee time in our city—students were issued with brochures of words to study in __1__ for the class spelldowns(拼字比赛). They would lead to a schoolwide contest and __2__ qualification for the citywide spelling bee, where school __3__ competed for the __4__ of being the spelling champion of Houston. The day __5__ the class spelling bee, my youngest brother was playing with matches and __6__ set a fire in our apartment. My mother made sleeping arrangements for all of us and __7__ the school in the morning to inform Miss Pemberton of the accident, __8__ that the class spelling bee was that day.
When I arrived at school, Miss Pemberton __9__ me aside. She asked if I wanted her to __10__ the spelling bee to another day because of my __11__ about the fire. I told her no. That day, I won the spelling bee for my class.
The next week was the school spelling bee, with class champions __12__. I won again! The __13__ spelling bee was one month away. Every Sunday afternoon, Miss Pemberton would pick me up，and we would go to her house, where she would help me __14__ by calling out spelling words. After a couple of __15__， Miss Pemberton would __16__ me to Rettig’s ice－cream parlor, where I could __17__ a hot chocolate sundae(圣代冰激凌) which I’d never had. We practiced every __18__ until the citywide spelling bee.
I did not win the citywide spelling bee, but I still felt __19__ to have participated. I also felt grateful that I had such a __20__ teacher in elementary school. 【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了十一岁时“我”参加拼字比赛的故事。 1．A．need C．preparation
B．exchange D．return
C 解析：根据该句中的“students were issued with brochures of words to study in ______ for the class spelldowns(拼字比赛)”可知，老师给学生们分发了单词手册，以便他们为班级拼字比赛做准备。in preparation for为固定搭配，意为“为……做准备”，故C项正确。A
项意为“需要”；B项意为“交换”；D项意为“返回”。
2．A．actual C．hopeful
B．final D．lucky
B 解析：根据该句中的“They would lead to a schoolwide contest and ______ qualification for the citywide spelling bee”可知，班级比赛后便是校级比赛，最后选出参加市级比赛的合格人选。B项意为“最后的”，符合语境，故B项正确。A项意为“真实的”；C项意为“有希望的”；D项意为“幸运的”。
3．A．students C．winners
B．participants D．teams
C 解析：结合该句中的“where school ______ competed for the ______ of being the spelling champion of Houston”可以判断，学校的获胜者们将为休斯敦市拼字比赛的冠军荣誉而竞争。C项意为“获胜者”，符合语境，故C项正确。
4．A．prize C．fame
B．benefit D．honor
D 解析：参见上题解析。D项意为“荣誉”，符合语境，故D项正确。A项意为“奖励”；B项意为“好处”；C项意为“名声”。
5．A．before C．during
B．after D．for
A 解析：根据语境可知，在参加班级拼字比赛的前一天，“我”最小的弟弟在家里玩火柴意外地引发了一场火灾。A项意为“在……以前”，符合语境，故A项正确。
6．A．stupidly C．shortly
B．successfully D．accidentally
D 解析：参见上题解析。D项意为“意外地，偶然地”，符合语境，故D项正确。A项意为“愚蠢地”；B项意为“成功地”；C项意为“不久，很快”。
7．A．visited C．emailed
B．called D．wrote
B 解析：“我”的妈妈安排好我们睡觉的地方，第二天早上就打电话将这次事故告诉了Pemberton老师。B项意为“打电话”，符合语境，故B项正确。A项意为“参观”；C项意为“发电子邮件”；D项意为“写信”。
8．A．believing C．knowing
B．hoping D．telling
C 解析：“我”的妈妈在告诉老师这次事故时知道了班级的拼字比赛就在那天。C项意为“知道，了解”，符合语境，故C项正确。A项意为“相信”；B项意为“希望”；D项意为“告诉”。
9．A．pulled C．left
B．drove D．helped
A 解析：根据该句“When I arrived at school, Miss Pemberton ______ me aside.”并结合下文内容可知，Pemberton老师在“我”到学校时将“我”拉到一边，询问“我”的情况。A项意为“拉”，符合语境，故A项正确。B项意为“驾驶”；C项意为“离开”；D项意为“帮助”。
10．A．call off C．put off
B．take off D．send off
C 解析：根据上文可知，“我”家遭遇了火灾；结合该句“She asked if I wanted her to ______ the spelling bee to another day because of my ______ about the fire.”可知，老师问“我”是否因为“我”的烦闷而需要推迟拼字比赛。C项意为“推迟”，符合语境，故C项正确。A项意为“取消”；B项意为“脱下，起飞”；D项意为“寄出”。
11．A．upset C．doubt
B．curiosity D．anger
A 解析：参见上题解析。A项意为“不痛快，烦闷”，符合语境，故A项正确。B项意为“好奇”；C项意为“怀疑”；D项意为“愤怒”。
12．A．waiting C．winning
B．competing D．applying
B 解析：根据语境可知，下一周校级拼字比赛上，所有班级获胜者参与竞争(competing)。故B项正确。A项意为“等候”；C项意为“获胜”；D项意为“申请”。
13．A．schoolwide C．nationwide
B．citywide D．worldwide
B 解析：根据上文可知，“我”在参加校级拼字比赛时获胜了；结合下文中的“until the citywide spelling bee”可知，此处表示市级拼字比赛一个月后进行。B项意为“全市范围的”，故B项正确。A项意为“全校范围的”；C项意为“全国范围的”；D项意为“世界各地的”。
14．A．review C．learn
B．remember D．practice
D 解析：根据该句中的“by calling out spelling words”和下文中的“We practiced”可知，Pemberton老师帮助“我”练习(practice)，故D项正确。A项意为“复习”；B项意为“记住”；C项意为“学习”。
15．A．minutes C．days
B．hours D．weeks
B 解析：根据该句中的“After a couple of ______， Miss Pemberton would ______ me to Rettig’s ice－cream parlor”可知，在练习几个小时后，Pemberton老师会将“我”带到Rettig
冰激凌店。B项意为“小时”，故B项正确。
16．A．rush C．take
B．drag D．send
C 解析：参见上题解析。take sb. to someplace 为固定搭配，意为“将某人带到某地”，故C项正确。
17．A．order C．make
B．use D．enjoy
D 解析：在Rettig冰激凌店“我”可以享用从来没有品尝过的一种热巧克力圣代冰激凌。D项意为“享受”，故D项正确。
18．A．weekend C．moment
B．afternoon D．night
A 解析：根据该段第一句中的“Every Sunday afternoon”，又结合该句“We practiced every ______ until the citywide spelling bee.”可知，我们每周末训练，直到市级拼字比赛时间来临。A项意为“周末”，故A项正确。
19．A．proud C．disappointed
B．welcome D．surprised
A 解析：根据该句“I did not win the citywide spelling bee, but I still felt ______to have participated.”可知，尽管“我”没有在市级拼字比赛中获胜，但是“我”仍然为参加了这次比赛而感到骄傲。A项意为“自豪的，骄傲的”，故A项正确。B项意为“受欢迎的”；C项意为“失望的”；D项意为“惊讶的”。
20．A．successful C．professional
B．patient D．caring
D 解析：根据上文可知，每周末Pemberton老师都帮“我”练习单字拼写，还带“我”去冰激凌店吃冰激凌；结合该句“I also felt grateful that I had such a ______ teacher in elementary school.”可知，“我”对有这样一位关心他人的(caring)小学老师充满感激。故D项正确。A项意为“成功的”；B项意为“耐心的”；C项意为“专业的”。
Ⅱ 阅读理解
A
(2019·河北五个一名校联盟第二次考试)Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regrets, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something
minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) to the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well－being.
【解题导语】 “我”认为英语中最悲伤的两个词是“if only”，因为它们表达了遗憾。父亲在“我”小时候经常告诉“我们”花费额外的时间也要把事情做好来避免遗憾，“我”听从父亲的建议并认为这样做是对的。
1．Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?
A．Because people use them when they feel sad.
B．Because they express regrets and disappointment in life. C．Because they remind the writer of some sad experiences. D．Because they mean sadness in the English language.
B 解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“Two of the saddest words in the English language are ‘if only’ ... because they convey regrets, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.”可知，“我”认为英语中最令人伤心的两个词是“if only”，因为这两个词表达了后悔、错失的机会、错误和失望，故选B项。
2．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “forgone” in Paragraph 3? A．Given up. C．Got through.
B．Come across. D．Held back.
A 解析：词义猜测题。该词所在的句子表达的意思是：我们都认识这样的人，他们在失去所爱之人后会后悔错失了说“我爱你”或“我原谅你”的机会。所以画线词表示“失去了”，和短语give up意思接近。故选A项。
3．The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ________．
A．see a doctor B．finish her work C．join a celebration D．accompany her father
D 解析：细节理解题。从倒数第二段可以看出，“我”知道父亲要去自己办公室对面看眼科医生时，本来打算按原计划休假，但突然意识到父亲已经84岁了，所以“我”决定即便是自己的休息日，为了陪父亲，也会去上班。故选D项。
4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Advice from My Father
B．Avoidance of Saying “If Only” C．The “Extra Minute” Rule
D．The Importance of Emotional Well－Being
B 解析：标题归纳题。根据首尾段的第一句话及文章大意可知，本文主要是针对避免说英语中最伤心的两个词“if only”进行阐述的，所以B项“避免说‘if only’”符合全文内容。
B
As a child，I was generally happy，singing and dancing to my favorite songs，smiling and laughing with my friends and family.But as far back as second grade，I noticed a “darkness” about me.I didn’t enjoy participating in many things.
In middle school，things in my life began to get even worse.I began withdrawing from everything I once enjoyed.I was always tired.Everything was horrible.Finally，midway through eighth grade，I was told I had a chemical imbalance，diagnosed(诊断)with clinical depression，and had to take medicine.It took months for me to feel the effects of the medicine.
When I began to feel happy again is when I realized that I had to take the responsibility for getting better myself，rather than relying on medicine.Aristotle said，“To live happily is an inward power of the soul，” and I believe that this quote describes what I had to do to achieve happiness.Happiness is a journey.Everyone seems to need different things to be happy.
“The essentials(要素) to happiness are something to love，something to do，and something to hope for，”a quote from William Blake sums up what I believe people need to realize to be truly happy in life.People need love.I feel they need their family and their friends more than anything else in the world.People need work to do，something to make them feel they are making a difference in the world.People need to know that more good is to come in the future，so they continue to live for “now” instead of constantly worrying about the bad that could come.Love and hope are happiness.
【解题导语】 作者根据自己克服抑郁症的经历总结出了幸福生活的要素。 5．What do we know about the author in Paragraph 2? A．He hated going to sleep because he couldn’t sleep well. B．He spent months recovering from the clinical depression. C．He was diagnosed with clinical depression in Grade Seven. D．He suffered a great deal from clinical depression.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I began withdrawing from...take medicine.”可知，在中学时，作者受到临床抑郁症的折磨。故选D项。
6．Who helped the author to be happy again? A．The author’s friends. C．The author himself.
B．Aristotle. D．William.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句“When I began to feel happy again is when I realized that I had to take the responsibility for getting better myself，rather than relying on medicine.”可知，作者并不是依赖药物而是靠自己克服病症，重新快乐起来。故选C项。
7．Which of the following about being truly happy is unnecessary in the author’s opinion? A．Love. C．Hope.
B．Ambition. D．Work.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第一句可知，作者认为幸福的要素包括爱、希望和工作。故选B项。
8．What may be the best title for the text? A．The Essentials to Happiness B．Ways to Overcome Shortcomings C．Everyone Needs to Be Happy D．Happiness Is Love
A 解析：标题归纳题。通读文章，作者根据自己克服抑郁症的经历，总结出幸福生活的要素，文章最后一段具体阐述了要素的内容，由此可知A项契合文章主旨。
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