第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

feeling: we have a lot of work to do but a momentary feeling of laziness. 36 This is either because we lack the inspiration or are not encouraged enough to start working.

37 It often leads to the worsening of one’s relationship at work and affects work performance, which can result into job loss and extra stress. How to overcome laziness? Here are some tips for overcoming it.

Simple things first. An effective trick that helps you fight laziness effectively is to start with the simple things first. 38 38

Make a to-do list. 39 A to-do list can help us to realize that it often looks like more work than it actually is. When you create your to-do list, make sure to arrange the tasks from the easiest one to the more difficult one.

Remove distractions. Distractions are often the source for our laziness. We are often attracted by the distractions (TV, internet, etc.) as we perform our tasks. 40 Make sure that once you have started with one of your tasks, you will not get distracted from it by any means.

Remember, everything you manage to overcome laziness, reward yourself.

Regard a task as an exercise.

Whatever it is that distracts you, remove it!

That will slowly but surely break your inner resistance.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation with a pile of work.

We do not feel energized and just don’t want to do particular activities.

It is important that you focus your mind on the benefits, not on the difficulties.

Though often seen as a forgivable weakness, laziness can have a number of negative

effects on a person.

第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节：完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Even as I write this story, I am still smiling. The past few weeks have been rather 41 , but when a large number of Smile Cards arrived in my 42 the other day, having traveled all the way from the United States to my home in the Northerlands, I knew things were about to 43 .

I 44 where to leave the cards as I went to bed that night: the train, benches at the station, at work, libraries, mailboxes, the gym — the possibilities 45 endless.

I woke up, went to work, and afterwards, I went 46 to the shop to buy some candy bars, planning to leave them as anonymous (匿名的) 4 for people on the train. However, 48 my early morning train, my train home was extremely crowded. An elderly man must have seen me searching for a place to 49 a Smile Card, because he asked me if I was looking for something.

Right then I 50 that my first Smile Card would not be anonymous. With a big smile and cheeks 51 with excitement, I told him that I 52 what I was looking for, 53 him the candy bar and Smile Card I had in my hands. He had only just finished reading the card 54 I arrived at my stop, but he was still smiling and 55 his candy as I waved at him from the 56 .

57 having worked a full day, I almost bounced (跳) home. Before I entered my apartment, I delivered a few more Smile Cards and candy bars to people’s mailboxes. I added an 58 candy bar for a neighbor who I knew was in a difficult financial 59 , but who I saw working hard every day to get the very best for her young son. I figured that they both 60 a tasty little treat.

A. tough B. simple C. pleasant D. common

A. office B. room C. mailbox D. hands

A. turn away B. turn around C. turn up D. turn down

A. plotted B. asked C. concerned D. required

A. came B. had C. occurred D. felt

A. slowly B. smoothly C. freely D. straight

A. surprise B. gifts C. notice D. intention

A. unsure B. unusual C. unlike D. unlucky

A. drop B. give C. leave D. hide

A. wondered B. decided C. doubted D. suggested

A. content B. faced C. satisfied D. filled

A. found B. invented C. forgot D. remembered

A. transporting B. posting C. sending D. handing

A. since B. once C. until D. when

A. reading B. enjoying C. buying D. carrying

A. entrance B. office C. platform D. bench

A. Because of B. In spite of C. Instead of D. In terms of

A. affordable B. available C. extra D. excellent

A. situation B. company C. staff D. state

A. deserved B. rewarded C. won D. admired