I spent most days of my summer at the baseball park in my neighborhood. I really should have been ____ at baseball, for I practiced almost every day, but I was not. I wouldn’t hit the ball hard or throw it ____ . When my dad or grandpa asked me if I wanted to ____, my answer was always no. Finally they stopped giving me a ____ but just making me play whether I liked it or not.

This same old ____ continued for years. My dad and grandpa would make me practice and I would put no ____ in, until around Grade 10. I was older and _____ than my 12-year-old self. I finally ____ their true motive: it wasn’t because they wanted me to improve, but because they wanted to _____time with me. They were just trying to share a ____ part of their life with me and ___ me in something that had been in the family forever. ____ I got this, I stopped treating it as work and ___ it as a bonding experience.

Now, I often _____ to play baseball with my dad or grandpa. The _____ practices and tough love I got from my _____ taught me a useful life lesson: find out why someone does something before jumping to conclusions.

【1】A. fairlyB. successfullyC. naturallyD. accidentally

【2】A. stillB. seldomC. evenD. yet

【3】A. parentsB. coachesC. doctorsD. neighbors

【4】A. orderedB. preparedC. honoredD. born

【5】A. amazedB. disappointedC. greatD. mad

【6】A. casuallyB. accuratelyC. regularlyD. clumsily

【7】A. practiceB. relax.C. leaveD. quit

【8】A. replyB. reasonC. chanceD. choice

【9】A. projectB. businessC. routineD. policy

【10】A. effortB. wealthC. promiseD. trust

【11】A. calmerB. smarterC. happierD. kinder

【12】A. searched forB. focused onC. benefited fromD. figured out

【13】A. saveB. wasteC. spendD. set

【14】A. normalB. specialC. shortD. general

【15】A. includeB. spoilC. testD. judge

【16】A. BeforeB. AlthoughC. UnlessD. Once

【17】A. expectedB. describedC. treasuredD. recognized

【18】A. failB. offerC. forgetD. hesitate

【19】A. forcedB. regrettedC. disturbedD. ended

【20】A. teamB. schoolC. neighborhoodD. family

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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 have a dream to be a doctor. Three years ago, I am badly injured in car accident. The ambulance rushed me to the nearest hospital, that the doctors and nurses did their best to look after myself. Five days late, I was getting better. I watched the doctors to perform their duties tirelessly but offer all their patients the best treatment available. My experience in that hospital great influenced me. Ever since then, I have made it my life’s ambition to fight against diseases and save life. I know my dream will come true if I keep work hard for it.

If you said you were suffering from “burnout” in the early 1970s, you might have raised some eyebrows.

At the time, the term was informally to describe the side effects that heavy drug users experienced.

However, in 1974, a German-American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger found the volunteers at his clinic were struggling, too: their work was tough, and many were lacking in motivation. Freudenberger defined this condition as a state of extreme tiredness caused by constant overwork－and borrowed the term “burnout” to describe it.

Late last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the problem will be recognized as a syndrome (綜合征) “resulting from workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

Feeling the burn so how can you tell if you’re almost burned out?

“A lot of the signs and symptoms of pre-burnout would be very similar to depression,” says Siobhan Murray, a psychotherapist. She suggests looking out for bad habits, such as increased alcohol consumption and relying on sugar to get you through the day. Also watch out for feelings of tiredness that won’t go away or not having the energy to exercise or go for a walk. As soon as you begin to feel this way, Murray advises going to see your doctor. “Depression and pre-burnout are very similar. But it is still classified as an occupational phenomenon which is still best tackled by making lifestyle changes.”

And how do you know if you’re really on the edge of burnout? “Stress is really important, and anxiety is what motivates us to do well,” says Murray. “It’s when we’re continually exposed to stress and anxiety that it starts to turn into burnout.”

You’re pre-burnout: What’s next?

“Sometimes they feel the need to be too perfect so they’re having to work very hard to cover up that they’re not quite as good as everyone thinks.” Another therapist Walker says.

However, sometimes the work environment is the problem. According to a 2018 study of 7,500 US workers, burnout comes from unfair treatment at work, an unmanageable workload and not knowing what a person’s role should involve. Workers were also stressed out by a lack of support from their manager and punreasonable time pressure.

Whatever the cause of your burnout, Murray’s top tip is to be kind to yourself.

In Murray’s experience, a key driver of burnout is today’s culture of wanting it all. Often it’s just not possible to have a healthy social life and complete a big project at the same time. She says it’s vital to prioritize and not expect too much of yourself; when others seem like the perfect boss, parent and friend all at the same time, they’re probably misleading us.

If you feel that you might be close to joining the burnout club, take a step back, figure out what’s going wrong－and let yourself off the hook.

He jumped out of bed, ____on some clothing, marched firmly up the ___ and walked into his neighbour’s flat. The owner of the flat came ____the room as soon as he saw Mr. Wood. ___ Mr. Wood could say anything, he cried, “My dear fellow, come and ___. I know our parties must interrupt you. I meant to send you ____” Mr. Wood’s anger disappeared then.

“I’d better go and get changed”, said Mr. Wood. Minutes later, he returned, properly dressed, only __ that the party was nearly over.

【1】A. below B. under C. over D. above

【2】A. exciting B. afraid C. excited D. frightened

【3】A. taken B. carried C. brought D. done

【4】A. with which B. from which C. where D. when

【5】A. outside B. overhead C. nearby D. below

【6】A. last B. better C. earlier D. usually

【7】A. useless B. helpful C. necessary D. possible

【8】A. felt B. made C. found D. forced

【9】A. carelessly B. carefully C. over and over D. fast

【10】A. buried B. placed C. shook D. turned

【11】A. till then B. worse still C. strange enough D. even so

【12】A. away B. off C. down D. up

【13】A. sleep B. strength C. patience D. anger

【14】A. pulled B. dressed C. putting D. wore

【15】A. step B. stairs C. flight D. building

【16】A. across B. around C. to D. up to

【17】A. As B. When C. Until D. Before

【18】A. sit down B. scold me C. join us D. meet us

【19】A. a notice B. a message C. an invitation D. an apology

【20】A. found B. to find C. finding D. find

My eating habits had to change in a big way. With diabetes, I can’t eat a lot of sugar or carbohydrates (碳水化合物). I have to figure out exactly how much sugar I plan to eat, and then I get an injection of insulin (注射胰島素) before the meal to help my body process the food. Also, I test my blood-sugar level often. I’m always trying to keep my blood sugar at a healthy level. The level can drop when I exercise, but that doesn’t keep me out of gym class or off the basketball court — I just keep some juice boxes around to boost my blood sugar if I need to.

It’s a lot of work and not a lot of fun to keep track of everything, but I’ve gotten used to my new habits. I was a little scared at first because I wasn’t sure how my life would change. Once I knew what I needed to do, though, it wasn’t a big deal. My life is different now from what it was before, but it has become completely regular to me.

【1】The first paragraph is mainly about ________.

A. who found the author had diabetes

B. the author’s life before having diabetes

C. the author’s eating habits before having diabetes

D. how the author was found to have diabetes

【2】What did the author do after knowing she had diabetes?

A. She stopped playing basketball in the gym.

B. She controlled her blood-sugar level strictly.

C. She stopped eating food with natural sugar.

D. She tested her blood-sugar level before every meal.

【3】Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The author felt upset about the disease at first.

B. There is no need for the author to control the disease.

C. Exercise has no effects on the blood-sugar level.

D. It’s hard for the author to get used to the new life.

【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards her having diabetes now?

A. Worried. B. Frightened. C. Positive. D. Pessimistic.

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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。

Yesterday I went to see a film with my best friend Kate. We set off at 1:30 in the afternoon and plan to arrive at the cinema before 2:30 so that we could watch the 3:15 show. The traffic was terrible bad. That made it even worse was that our bus broke up on the way. They stopped a taxi but rushed to the show. “Two ticket for 3:15,” Kate said, put the money on the counter. The film started at the moment we sat down in the cinema. It was an exciting film and we had great time yesterday afternoon.

Position:

National Gallery (美術(shù)館) of Canada

380 Sussex Drive (大道)

P.O. Box 427, Station A

Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 9N4

Telephone: 613-990-1985 or 1-800-319-ARTS

Fax: 613-993-4385

Directions:

From Highway 417, take the Metcalfe exit (出口). Follow Metcalfe Street around the Museum of Nature and continue to the north until you reach the end of the street at Wellington. You will see Parliament Hill. Turn right onto Wellington Street and continue in the left-hand road until you reach Sussex Drive. As you approach Sussex Drive, you will see the Chateau Laurier hotel on your left-hand side. Make a left turn onto Sussex Drive and continue until you see the Gallery on your left-hand side, at the corner of St. Patrick and Sussex. The Gallery is a large glass building with two towers. Just beyond the St. Patrick / Sussex crossroads you will see the entrance to the Gallery’s underground parking.

Opening Hours:

◆ 1 May — 30 September

Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays to 8 pm.

◆ 1 October — 30 April

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm; Thursdays until 8 pm. Closed Mondays.

Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and 2 January 2012 (Monday).

Tickets:

$9: Adults

$7: The elderly and full-time students (ID required)

$4: Youth (12-19)

$18: Family (2 adults, 3 youths)

Free admission for children under 12 and members of the Gallery.

Free admission Thursdays after 5 pm.

【1】Which of the following is the closest to the Gallery?

A. The Metcalfe exit. B. The Chateau Laurier hotel.

C. Parliament Hill. D. The Museum of Nature.

【2】If the visitors plan to visit the Gallery, they should go there ________.

A. On Christmas Day B. On Thursday 9 pm C. On Sunday 4 pm D. On Mondays

【3】If a family of four (two adults and two children) visit the Gallery on Thursday at 6:00 pm, they need to pay ________.

A. nothing B. 14 dollars C. 18 dollars D. 26 dollars

【1】Why was the lady frightened?

A. She was lost. B. It was dark on the street. C. The man was poor and shabby.

【2】What happened to the lady?

A. Her car broke down. B. Her hands were hurt. C. Her money was stolen.

【3】What do we know about the waitress?

A. She helped the lady.

B. She would give birth to a baby.

C. She didn’t want to pay the lady back.

【4】What is the main idea of the talk?

A. Never drive alone. B. Helping others helps yourself. C. Always get car tires ready.

When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.

What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada?

● Valid Driver’s license and International Driver’s Permit if your license is not in English or French.

● When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline ticket.

● Credit Card for the deposit—Renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.

Fly-Drive Packages from Home

You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Rental coast varies to a great extent, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.

Minimum Age

The driver has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience in order to rent a car in Canada. A “Young Renter Fee” will be applied to your car rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.

Insurance

Most car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some credit card companies include CDW insurance on car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card’s terms and conditions.

Fuel and Service Stations

Most rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your vacation budget will go towards gasoline. Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns. If you are heading up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.

Cross-Border Travel

Some rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.

【1】You’ll have to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada if you________.

A. book a fly-drive package from home

B. are 22 with one-year driving experience

C. use a credit card offering CDW insurance

D. have no passport or return airline ticket

【2】What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada?

A. Use GPS to find your way.B. Provide a license in English.

C. Fill up the car in large cities.D. Drive across borders to America.

【1】When will Nathan be back from Chicago?

A. Next summer. B. This fall. C. This winter.

【2】How does Nathan feel about working for a big newspaper?

A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.

【3】What will Nathan likely be doing?

A. Organizing files. B. Copying papers. C. Keeping the trash cleared up.