Section A

Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one

word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the

passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by

a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single

line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

According to psychologist Sharon Draper, our clothing choices can absolutely affect

our well-being. When we wear ill-fitting clothes, or feel over- or under-dressed for an event,

it's natural to feel self-conscious or even stressed. Conversely, she says, opting for clothes

that fit well and __lL with your sense of style can improve your confidence.

But can you improve your health through your __1]__ clothing, without having to

dash out and buy a whole new ____lL_? "Absolutely," says Draper. If your goal is to

improve your thinking, she recommends picking clothes that fit well and are unlikely to

encourage restlessness, so, avoid bows, ties and unnecessary ____2_2__. It also helps to opt for

clothes you___J_Q__as tying in with your goals, so, if you want to perform better at work,

select pieces you view as professional. Draper says this fits in with the concept of

behavioral activation, whereby ____lL_in a behavior (in this case, selecting clothes) can

set you on the path to then achieving your goals (working harder)

Another way to improve your_____lLof mind is to mix things up. Draper says we

often feel stuck in a rut (常规） if we wear the same clothes — even if they're our

favorites—thus opting for an item you don't wear often, or adding something different to an

outfit, such as a hat, can ___l1__ shift your mood. On days when you're really ______J1.__ to

brave the world, Draper suggests selecting sentimental items of clothing, such as ones you

wore on a special day, or given to you by a loved one, as clothes with ____li_ associations

can help you tap into constructive emotions.

A) accessones

B) align

C) concurrently

D) current

E) engagmg

F) fond

G) frame

H) locations

I) perceive

J) positively

K) profile

L) prospenng

M) reluctant

N) showcase

0) wardrobe