惠州市2017届高三第二次调研考试

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。

l  Ways to get rid of jealousy.

 Jealousy is like a poison. It is difficult to avoid such moments in life . Sometimes, this feeling comes from the sensation of envy that we tend to experience when we notice others “better” lives, appearances, successes, and so on.   36   . It can ruin relationships, friendships, as well as a sense of satisfaction. Here are some tips to help get rid of jealousy.

l  Be confident.

 Not all of us are born with confidence. It takes years of practice to find self-assurance. Follow the ‘fake it till you make it’ method.   37   Day by day, confidence forms. If you feel confident in yourself, you are less likely to feel inferior to others.

l  Don’t compare yourself.

    Comparison is the most significant aspect of jealousy. If you are able to avoid comparing yourself to others, you will experience a new-found sense of freedom.

 A good way to judge this is by valuing imperfection.   38    We are all constantly growing and improving throughout our lives, which is value in failure.

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    When you are feeling upset, remind yourself of your positive qualities. Reflecting on what you do well puts your life into perspective, which is always a plus! A positive spin can be placed on almost anything that you may see as a negative event. There is always a way to find a positive angle.

l  Make a healthy change.

  Most of us wish to change,especially faced with something that we are forced to accept. However, most of the things that people tend to feel jealous about can in fact change in a healthy way. If you feel jealous of someone else’s accomplishments, use it as motivation to work harder to achieve your own goals. Just remember, if the change you want to make is healthy, go for it.   40    

A  Act positively.

B  Think positively.

C  Jealousy is like a snake.

D  Jealousy has the potential to kill happiness .

E  Use the feelings of jealousy as motivation to improve yourself.

F  If you take it as a part of your routine, it will gradually become natural to you.

G  Use your weakness as a learning experience, rather than as a chance to make you feel bad.

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, 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。

Singapore Day - Is it a worthwhile investment?

      San Francisco saw thousands of Singaporeans and friends get together last Saturday to enjoy a day of fun and    41   . Singapore Day 2016 was filled with    42    memories of years growing up in Singapore, getting    43    on happenings back home and enjoying delights like    44   , games and barbecues. The crowd    45    their loudest cheers for Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean    46    he conveyed the country's best wishes to her sons and daughters living    47   .

      Despite the goodwill of this    48    much-anticipated event, questions were raised back in Singapore over its multimillion-dollar    49   . In response, Dr Khor, Senior Minister of State,    50    in social media: "There's a value to helping our Singaporeans remember their roots    51    if they ever go back, it's easier for them to adjust. You can't put a    52    on that."

      Trying to    53    the value of such a huge    54    of public monies and what it meant to Singaporeans all over the world, I joined in the celebrations. As I looked    55   , I saw families, two- and three-generation ones, coming together. I saw    56    Singapore acquaintances renewing friendships. I saw foreign friends meeting the Singapore community and learning about the rich    57    of Singapore.

         58    in the Californian sun, I was reminded "Not all that can be measured matters, and not all that matters can be measured". Singaporeans    59    for one another, anywhere and everywhere in the world - now that's    60    paying for.

41    A. races                    B. celebrations           C. contests                  D. prizes

42    A. comparing           B. losing                     C. reviewing               D. praising

43    A. updated               B. missed                    C. worried                  D. uploaded

44    A. lectures               B. performances         C. hotdogs                  D. officials

45    A. asked                   B. looked                    C. saved                      D. called

46    A. if                         B. unless                     C. for                          D. as

47    A. abroad                 B. happily                   C. unitedly                 D. hard

48    A. random                B. annual                    C. monthly                 D. weekly

49    A. experiences         B. expenses                C. arrangements         D. plans

50    A. blamed                B. regretted                C. remarked               D. teased

51    A. otherwise            B. whenever               C. in case                    D. so that

52    A. price                    B. guess                      C. try                          D. failure

53    A. achieve                B. realize                    C. understand             D. increase

54    A. waste                   B. loan                        C. debt                        D. investment

55    A. up                        B. out                          C. through                  D. around

56    A. long-lost             B. open-minded          C. easy-going             D. warm-hearted

57    A. resources             B. traditions               C. colors                     D. activities

58    A. Burnt                   B. Mixed                    C. Bathed                   D. Moved

59    A. make up              B. watch out               C. stand by                 D. look out

60    A. worth                   B. reasonable              C. for granted             D. for sure