Elderly people respond (反應) best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to1 as their behavior can sometimes be irritating (令人惱怒的). If they get2or upset, then they may become more confused(糊涂的) and more difficult to look after.3sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be4and not to get upset yourself. You should always5 old people to do as much as possible for themselves but be ready to6 a helping hand when necessary.
Failing memory makes it7for the elderly to recall all the basic kinds of information we8for granted. The obvious way to help in this9is to supply the information that is missing and help them make10 of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information, 11remember to keep it simple and easy to understand.
When the elderly person makes12statements e.g. about going out to his or her old13or visiting a dead relative,14 in a calm matter-of-fact fashion: "You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?"
We depend15on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to16and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these17all the time to compensate(彌補) for their memory.
Encourage them to use18 boards or diaries for important19 events and label(標注) the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids such as information cards, 20photos, notes, addresses or shopping lists could help in individual case.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      provide
    2. B.
      protect
    3. C.
      discover
    4. D.
      examine
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      happy
    2. B.
      easy
    3. C.
      excited
    4. D.
      comfortable
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      As a result
    2. B.
      Even though
    3. C.
      For
    4. D.
      Although
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      patient
    2. B.
      protective
    3. C.
      ready
    4. D.
      helpful
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      tell
    2. B.
      encourage
    3. C.
      warn
    4. D.
      permit
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      carry
    2. B.
      make
    3. C.
      lend
    4. D.
      offer
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      necessary
    2. B.
      difficult
    3. C.
      terrible
    4. D.
      impossible
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      make
    2. B.
      give
    3. C.
      think
    4. D.
      take
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      condition
    2. B.
      situation
    3. C.
      action
    4. D.
      position
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      sense
    2. B.
      use
    3. C.
      light
    4. D.
      fun
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      and
    2. B.
      or
    3. C.
      however
    4. D.
      but
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      obvious
    2. B.
      strange
    3. C.
      confused
    4. D.
      fixed
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      factory
    2. B.
      hospital
    3. C.
      school
    4. D.
      employment
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      correct
    2. B.
      repeat
    3. C.
      check
    4. D.
      care
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      hardly
    2. B.
      heavily
    3. C.
      totally
    4. D.
      simply
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      collect
    2. B.
      form
    3. C.
      keep
    4. D.
      organize
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      information
    2. B.
      advice
    3. C.
      aids
    4. D.
      materials
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      reminder
    2. B.
      flat
    3. C.
      recovery
    4. D.
      wood
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      improving
    2. B.
      coming
    3. C.
      moving
    4. D.
      exciting
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      beautiful
    2. B.
      unforgettable
    3. C.
      nice
    4. D.
      old
ACDAB CBDBA DCDAB DCABD
1. A。從前句來看, 此處意為“提供”如此的環(huán)境是不容易的。
2. C。excited和upset相對應，都指情緒的較大變化。
3. D。從下文可以看出這里表示讓步關系，因此要用although。
4. A。冷靜需要有 “耐心”。
5. B。從上下文看應該是 “鼓勵”才對。
6. C。lend (sb.) a hand幫(某人)忙。
7. B。記憶力衰退會使人們思考問題更加 “困難”。
8. D。take sth. for granted是一個固定詞組，意為“認為……理所當然”。
9. B。從上下文來看這里應表示“情況”。
10. A。make sense of意為“理解，明白”，符合此處語境。
11. D。從前后句的邏輯關系來看,此處需要填連詞but。
12. C。從后一句話的內(nèi)容來看,老年人作出了 “糊涂的舉動”。注意該詞(confused)在前文有注釋。
13. D。employment意為“職業(yè)，工作”。
14. A。從下文可以看出, 這里是 “糾正”老年人的錯誤。
15. B。heavily此處表示“大量地，很多地”。
16. D。organize意為“安排,籌劃”，符合此處語境。
17. C。aids意為“幫助”，指上文講到的內(nèi)容。
18. A。reminder意為 “提示”，符合此處語境，即幫助老年人“記憶”。
19. B。coming意為 “將要到來的”。
20. D。從上下文來看，這里要表達的是借助“舊”照片幫助老年人“記憶”。
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    3. C.
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  2. 2.
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      reason
    2. B.
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    3. C.
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  3. 3.
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    2. B.
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    3. C.
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    2. B.
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    3. C.
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  7. 7.
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    2. B.
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    2. B.
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      made
  14. 14.
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      correct
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      change
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    2. B.
      have
    3. C.
      lose
    4. D.
      find
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      remember
    2. B.
      learn
    3. C.
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    1. A.
      past
    2. B.
      ago
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      then
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  18. 18.
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    2. B.
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    3. C.
      nor
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    2. B.
      besides
    3. C.
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  1. 1.
    1. A.
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    2. B.
      exciting
    3. C.
      annoying
    4. D.
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    1. A.
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  1. 1.
    1. A.
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    2. B.
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      already
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    1. A.
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    3. C.
      of
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      up
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    1. A.
      another
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      other
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      the other
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      asked
    2. B.
      forced
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      going
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      coming
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      lands
    2. B.
      cars
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      farms
    4. D.
      hills
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      heavy
    2. B.
      little
    3. C.
      few
    4. D.
      much
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      trucks
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      houses
    4. D.
      villages
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      gone
    2. B.
      together
    3. C.
      covered
    4. D.
      coming
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      looked
    2. B.
      liked
    3. C.
      enjoyed
    4. D.
      found
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      happiness
    2. B.
      scenery
    3. C.
      joys
    4. D.
      problems

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科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：完形填空

A rich man was camping(露營) alone on a hill. One day it began to rain and the rain made the tent(帳篷)wet. At last he1make his way home. As he passed(經(jīng)過)2beautiful house he wanted to look 3rest. A lady walked past him with her4holding up(舉起) high. Following her were her two beautiful daughters. They stopped and stared at(瞪著)him5.
“Who are you? We don’t like tramps(流浪漢) going 6our home .”one of them shouted.
“Go away at once. ”cried the other.
“But I’m not a 7. ”said the man, “All I want is food and stay for the night.”
“How8you come here? Go away at once!”they 9, “We don’t like your feet around our house. Go, go!”
The man moved on and reached a10house. On entering (進入) it he saw a 11preparing supper. Though the light was12and the furniture(家具) was old , it made him feel warm and comfortable(舒服).
“Can I have some13and rest for the night? he asked.
“Of course,14, ”said the woman, giving a little chair for him. “We are going to 15our supper. Come and16us.”
The food was not17but they shared(分享) it with the stranger(陌生人). That night they let him sleep on their bed18they themselves used the stable. Early the next morning, the man said good-bye to them. Their19left him a memory(記憶) full of thanks.
When he reached home he20ordered(命令) a lovely house to be built for the poor but kind family in the woods.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      had to
    2. B.
      must
    3. C.
      should
    4. D.
      would
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      an
    2. B.
      a
    3. C.
      the
    4. D.
      /
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      at
    2. B.
      after
    3. C.
      for
    4. D.
      in
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      nose
    2. B.
      head
    3. C.
      eyes
    4. D.
      hands
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      curiously (好奇地)
    2. B.
      eagerly (渴望地)
    3. C.
      surprisingly
    4. D.
      angrily
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      for
    2. B.
      over
    3. C.
      to
    4. D.
      at
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      madam(夫人)
    2. B.
      tramp(流浪漢)
    3. C.
      thief(小偷)
    4. D.
      stranger(陌生人)
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      do
    2. B.
      can
    3. C.
      will
    4. D.
      dare(敢)
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      explained(解釋)
    2. B.
      continued(繼續(xù))
    3. C.
      repeated(重復)
    4. D.
      announce(宣布)
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      big
    2. B.
      small
    3. C.
      lovely
    4. D.
      dirty
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      woman
    2. B.
      man
    3. C.
      person
    4. D.
      boy
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      weak(微弱)
    2. B.
      bright
    3. C.
      dark)
    4. D.
      strong
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      cloth
    2. B.
      light
    3. C.
      food
    4. D.
      chair
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      friend
    2. B.
      tramp(流浪漢)
    3. C.
      thief(小偷)
    4. D.
      stranger(陌生人)
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      prepare
    2. B.
      cook
    3. C.
      buy
    4. D.
      have
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      join
    2. B.
      help
    3. C.
      love
    4. D.
      enjoy
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      sweet
    2. B.
      enough
    3. C.
      short
    4. D.
      delicious
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      and
    2. B.
      while
    3. C.
      then
    4. D.
      if
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      coldness(冷漠)
    2. B.
      sickness(疾病)
    3. C.
      kindness(善良)
    4. D.
      thank
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      quickly
    2. B.
      finally
    3. C.
      happily
    4. D.
      quietly(安靜地)

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科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

I didn’t realize how short I was until I started school. There, a few kids picked on(欺負)me, calling me names. Then I knew. After that, I began to hate the first day of school each year. I didn’t know who was new and would stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs. Some of the kids would point and say, “Look at that kid. Look at her.”
As time went on, I just tried to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I was determined to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. My friends became increasingly protective. They’d help me up the bus steps. If people were cruel, they would take them aside and correct them.
What I lacked in height, I made up for in personality----my ability to laugh, even at myself. For example, one time I was reaching into the washing machine at my parents’ house to grab the wet clothes. I fell all the way in and yell for Mother, who was sitting nearby reading the paper. Watching feet flying everywhere, she laughed quietly and said, “I should leave you in there.” I laughed with her.
I’m 47 now, and the stares have not decreased as I’ve grown older. People ask my friends if I live in a dollhouse. They look in disbelief when they see me get out of my car on the driver’s side. During those times, I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have----a great family, nice friends…”

  1. 1.

    What is the main idea of the second and third paragraphs?

    1. A.
      How the writer changed her disadvantage to advantage.
    2. B.
      The writer’s friends and mother loved her deeply.
    3. C.
      The writer had many friends helping her.
    4. D.
      The writer had the ability to laugh.
  2. 2.

    By saying “the stares have not decreased” in the last paragraph, the author suggests that____.

    1. A.
      she is able to live a happy life like a normal person
    2. B.
      she isn’t afraid of being noticed by others any more
    3. C.
      some people still don’t treat her as a normal person
    4. D.
      more and more people treat her with respect now
  3. 3.

    How is the author feeling now about her situation?

    1. A.
      Quite optimistic.
    2. B.
      Very satisfied.
    3. C.
      Deeply upset.
    4. D.
      Rather anxious.
  4. 4.

    We can infer that the author believes that_________.

    1. A.
      society should help the disabled as much as possible
    2. B.
      only your parents and friends can help you
    3. C.
      what people say about you is none of your business
    4. D.
      all people should be treated with respect

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科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

Below is some advice on how to prevent colds and flu.
8 Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu
1. Wash your hands and wash them often
The US Naval Health Research Center conducted a study of 40,000 volunteers who were ordered to wash their hands five times a day. The volunteers cut their incidence of flu by 45 percent.
2. Wash your hands twice every time you wash them
Researchers at Columbia University found one hand washing had little effect, even when using antibacterial soap. So wash twice if you’re serious about preventing colds.
3. Change your toothbrush every three months
You think your toothbrush gets your teeth clean — and it does. But once you’ve finished brushing, it can be a breeding ground for germs. Most dentists recommend you change your brush every two or three months. It’s also a good idea to replace it after you’ve had a cold or flu.
4. Sneeze and cough into your arm or tissue (紙巾)
Whoever taught us to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze got it wrong. That just puts the germs right on our hands, where you can spread them to objects — and other people. Instead, put your arm over your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough if a tissue isn’t handy. It’s pretty rare that you shake someone’s arm, after all.
5. Stop blaming yourself when things go wrong
Believe it or not, blaming yourself makes you more likely to catch a cold! Researchers found that even those who had control over their work were more likely to begin sneezing if they lacked confidence or tended to blame themselves when things went wrong. Such attitudes make people more stressed on the job, and stress, as you know, can challenge your immune system.
6. Once a day, sit in a quiet, dim room, close your eyes, and focus on one word
Meditate (冥想). It is a proven way to reduce stress. Studies have shown that stress weakens your immune system. In fact, people with high stress levels have up to twice the number of colds as non-stressed people.
7. Get moving
Ride a bike, join a dance class, or go for a walk. A study found that older women who did 45 minutes of gentle exercise, five times a week for a year, were up to three times less likely to get a cold than women who took little exercise. The researchers found that the exercisers’ immune system was strongest in the last three months of the study.
8. Leave the windows in your house open a crack
You don’t have to keep all of them open, but one or two in the rooms in which you spend the most time. This is particularly important if you live in a newer home, where fresh circulating air has been the victim of energy efficiency. A bit of fresh air will do wonders for chasing out germs.
 

  1. 1.

    To prevent yourself from getting colds, you should wash your hands____.

    1. A.
      twice every hour
    2. B.
      twice every time
    3. C.
      five times every hour
    4. D.
      five times every time
  2. 2.

    When you cough or sneeze, you should ____.

    1. A.
      put your hands over your mouth
    2. B.
      avoid shaking hands with other people
    3. C.
      cover your mouth with your arm or a tissue
    4. D.
      keep away from other people
  3. 3.

    Your immune system will be weakened if ____.

    1. A.
      your stress level is high
    2. B.
      your room is not bright
    3. C.
      you have control over your work
    4. D.
      you do not exercise for 45 minutes every day
  4. 4.

    If you live in a new house, it is particularly important to ____.

    1. A.
      leave all the windows open a crack
    2. B.
      leave only one or two windows open to save energy
    3. C.
      keep one or two windows open in the rooms where you spend the most time
    4. D.
      keep all the doors and windows open to let in more fresh air when you are at home

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