We live in a very competitive world. Everybody seems to be competing with someon

We live in a very competitive world. Everybody seems to be competing with someon

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We live in a very competitive world. Everybody seems to be competing with someone at some level. Each week we spend hours playing or watching others compete in sporting activities all over the world. We cannot help being impressed by the level of excellence that these people achieve.
In sport and business, competition encourages excellence in performance. Where there is no competition, improvement in performance is less likely. Some level of competition is a have-to in all aspects of life.
The following story makes this point.
As two friends are hiking in the forest they come across a huge, ferocious and obviously hungry bear. Its next meal has just come into sight, and they are it! The first friend calculates that the bear will catch them in 27.3 seconds. At that point, she panics, realizing there is no escape. She faces her friend, with the fear of death in her eyes. To her amazement, she observes that her friend is not scared at all. On the contrary, her friend is quickly but calmly taking off her hiking boots and putting on running shoes. “What do you think you’re doing?” the first hiker says to her companion. “You’ll never be able to run faster than that bear”. “That’s true,” says the companion, “but all I have to do is escape, faster than you.”
We all compete when the motivation is strong enough. However, competition is not the real purpose of life. Fulfilling the measure of our creation can only be achieved individually.
Most of time, we are not in competition with any other person, so we do not have to compare ourselves with others. There is only one person that can fulfill our role and that is us. This means that others cannot beat us to the finish line because there is no race. This is not to say that others do not have a similar role to us, but it is never the same. This is important to understand if we are going to enjoy life. Every human being is unique and cannot be cloned. In this, I am not referring to the body, only to the spirit, soul, or the essence of a person.
小题1:The first four paragraphs tell us that competition       .
A.is necessary though harmfulB.only exists in sports and business
C.is a fight against oneselfD.is unavoidable and beneficial
小题2:Why is the story of two friends told in the passage?
A.To advise friends to be loyal even in competition.
B.To expose the weak side of friendship when tested.
C.To support the author’s own argument on competition.
D.To persuade people to beat others, even friends.
小题3:From the last two paragraphs we learn that       .
A.there is more to life than just competition
B.we don’t have to compete since we are all different
C.we have to beat others in order to survive
D.competition plays an important role in social development
小题4:As a whole the passage advises the readers to       .
A.realize we are living in a world of competition
B.face competition in a balanced state of mind
C.have a strong sense of being a possible winner
D.value friendship however fierce competition may be

答案

小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:B
解析

试题分析:作者认为竞争是不可避免的,是有益的,用一个故事印证作者的观点,但是作者提出人生中不仅仅是竞争,面对竞争要保持平衡的思想状态。
小题1:推理题:从第一段的句子:Where there is no competition, improvement in performance is less likely. Some level of competition is a have-to in all aspects of life.可知竞争是不可避免的,是有益的,选D
小题2:推理题:从第二段的句子:The following story makes this point.可知下面的故事是印证作者的观点的,选C
小题3:推理题:从文章倒数第二段的句子:competition is not the real purpose of life. Fulfilling the measure of our creation can only be achieved individually.可知人生中不仅仅是竞争。选A
小题4:写作意图题:从最后一段的句子:This is important to understand if we are going to enjoy life. Every human being is unique and cannot be cloned. In this, I am not referring to the body, only to the spirit, soul, or the essence of a person.可知作者建议读者面对竞争要保持平衡的思想状态。选B。
点评:作者认为竞争是不可避免的,是有益的,用一个故事印证作者的观点,但是作者提出人生中不仅仅是竞争,面对竞争要保持平衡的思想状态。日常生活这一话题主要涉及人们衣食住行等方面的活动。这一话题的选材主要针对人们日常的工作,生活以及学习情况。做这一类题时,最主要的是要把握好人物的活动内容,时间和地点。
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Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.
Australia  
If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world"s largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums(贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you
小题1:If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to _______.  
A.Australia B.KenyaC.BrazilD.Costa Rica
小题2:1t can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with_______.
A.animalsB.plantsC.the elderly D.children
小题3:If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to________.
A.work with animals on the beach
B.surf with children in the water
C.take care of trees in the forests
D.look after children who have lost their parents

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Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to visit other countries, modern cities and ancient towns. They travel to enjoy these special places, or just to relax. It is always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, such as by meeting different people, trying different food, and listening to different music.
People who live in the country like to go to big cities. They like to spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at restaurants. People who live in the city usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe in the sun.
Most travellers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them. Then, perhaps years later, they can look at the photos and be reminded of the happy time they once had.
People often travel by train, by boat or by car. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages and people choose one according to their plans and the places they are going.
If we travel a lot, we will see and discover a lot of things that we could never see or experience at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.
小题1:What is interesting to do when people travel?
A.To find the advantages and the disadvantages of travelling.
B.To listen to different music and take pictures.
C.To discover new things and different ways of life.
D.To go to big cities and meet different people.
小题2:How do people usually spend a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains?
A.They spend their time visiting museums and art galleries.
B.They do nothing but walk and bathe in the sun.
C.They do nothing but sleep outdoors.
D.They go to look at shop windows and eat at restaurants.
小题3:Why do many travellers take pictures of everything they like?
A.Because they like taking all kinds of pictures.
B.Because they all take a camera with them while travelling.
C.Because the pictures are beautiful to look at.
D.Because the pictures can remind them of the happy time.
小题4:What’s the best way to study geography?
A.To travel a lot and experience more.
B.To meet some more people in their homes.
C.To learn in books or in newspapers.
D.To see and experience at home.
小题5:What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.We’d better go the countryside for a holiday.
B.Taking photos in a trip is unnecessary.
C.It’s good for us to travel more if possible.
D.Cities are the best choice of all the travellers.

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A couple were having a wedding All of their friends and family came to see the lovely  1 and all had a wonderful time. The bride was  2  in her white wedding gown and the groom was very handsome .Everyone could tell that the  3  they had for each other was true
A few months later ,the wife came to the husband with a 4 ,“Each of us will write a list of things we find a bit  5  with the other person ,Then ,we can tale about how we can  6 them and make our lives happier”The husband  7 ,So they went to think of the things that annoyed them about the other
The next morning ,at the breakfast table ,they decided they would go over their  8
“I’ll start ”said the wife ,She  9  her list , It had many items on it ,enough to fill three pages , As she started reading the list of the little annoyances ,she noticed  10  were starting to appear in her husband’s eyes.
“What’s wrong?”she asked “Nothing,”the husband replied ,“11 reading your list,”
The wife continued to read until she had read all three  12 to her hushand.
“Now, It’s your  13 and then we’ll talk about the things on both of our lists,”she said happily
 14  the husband stated,“I don’t have anything on my list , I shink you are  15 the way that you are , I don’t want you to change anything for me , I wouldn’t want to try and  16 anything about you.”
The wife ,  17 by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his  18  of her,turned her head and wept.
In lire, there are enough times when we are disappointed. Depressed and annoyed , We don’t really have to go  19 them. We have a wonderful world that is rull of beauty ,light and promist Ehy not see the  20  things before us?
小题1:
A.houseB.decorationC.ceremonyD.church
小题2:
A.attractiveB.nervousC.seriousD.strict
小题3:
A.mannerB.loveC.attitudeD.behavior
小题4:
A.preparationB.commitmentC.shameD.suggestion
小题5:
A.annoyingB.excitingC.interestingD.puzzling
小题6:
A.adoptB.possessC.fastenD.fix
小题7:
A.agreedB.refusedC.leftD.listened
小题8:
A.celebrationB.dictationC.listsD.document
小题9:
A.threw awayB.took outC.cut outD.let out
小题10:
A.wavesB.tearsC.lightsD.blames
小题11:
A.keep onB.put onC.call onD.blames
小题12:
A.attacksB.itemsC.annoyancesD.pages
小题13:
A.dutyB.businessC.turnD.problem
小题14:
A.RoughlyB.CalmlyC.AngrilyD.Clumsily
小题15:
A.outgoingB.carefulC.perfectD.beautiful
小题16:
A.predictB.advocateC.abuseD.change
小题17:
A.touchedB.disappointedC.shockedD.threatened
小题18:
A.assistanceB.guidanceC.acceptanceD.annoyance
小题19:
A.taking awayB.replying toC.talking aboutD.looking for
小题20:
A.messyB.fantasticC.randomD.relevant

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Everyone has got two personalities (个性) —the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don"t show your secret personality when you"re awake because you can control your behaviour, but when you"re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position. The important position is the one that you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you"re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don"t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. You"re quite shy and you aren"t very confident. 
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive (不坦率的) person. You worry a lot and you"re always easily upset. You"re very stubborn (顽固的), but you aren"t very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time.
If you sleep curled up (卷曲), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so you"re often defensive (戒备的). You"re shy and you don"t normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own. You"re easily hurt.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You"re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don"t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people.
小题1:According to the writer, you naturally show your secret and real personality _______.
A.only in a normal night
B.only when you go to sleep
C.only when you refuse to show yourself to the world
D.only when you change sleeping position
小题2:Which is NOT mentioned in the second paragraph about a person"s personality?
A.He or she is always open with others.
B.He or she always likes new ideas earlier than others.
C.He or she is always easily upset.
D.He or she tends to believe in others.
小题3:You may not want to make friends with a person who sleeps curled up and the reason is that __________.
A.he or she would rather be alone than communicate with you
B.he or she is rarely ready to help you
C.he or she prefers staying at home to going out
D.he or she wouldn"t like to get help from you
小题4:It appears that the writer tends to think highly of the person who sleeps on one side because __________.
A.he or she always shows sympathy for people
B.he or she is confident, but not stubborn
C.he or she has more strengths than weaknesses
D.he or she often considers annoying people

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When you run, you put force that is equal to three times your body weight on your feet. The human foot contains twenty muscles(肌肉). This means that there is a lot that can go wrong when you run.
Most sports have some kind of running or jumping. So experts(专家) at many shoe companies work hard to design good sport shoes. First, a designer enters a plan for a shoe into a computer. Engineers then improve the design. A second computer designs a model for the shoe. Then a few pairs are made. Next, the shoe is tested.
Different kinds of sports shoes are made for different uses. Some are made to help marathon runners save energy during a race. Some are made for the stop-and-go kind of running tennis players. But all sport shoes have one thing in common: they are designed to help people’s feet comfortable during sports. Today, nearly every sport has its own special shoe designed for just the kind of running that sport requires.
小题1:The first in making a new shoe is to ______.
A.make a computerB.design a shoe model
C.test several pairsD.put a design plan into a computer
小题2:Why are good sport shoes welcome to people?
A.Because they help to change body weight.
B.Because they help to develop leg muscles.
C.Because they are both good and cheap.
D.Because they are comfortable to wear.
小题3:What is NOT talked about in the passage?
A.The number of the bones of a human muscle.
B.The effect of shoes upon sports.
C.The materials (材料)of sport shoes.
D.The design for a shoe model.
小题4:Different kinds of sport shoes _______.
A.are designed for people of the different weight.
B.meet the needs of different sportsmen.
C.are made in different shoe companies.
D.are of the same price.

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