We all have weaknesses and strengths—no matter who we are .Some get sick easily.

We all have weaknesses and strengths—no matter who we are .Some get sick easily.

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We all have weaknesses and strengths—no matter who we are .Some get sick easily.
Some are  36  people in communication, struggling with  37 .
Sometimes weaknesses seem to outweigh (胜过)the strengths and sometimes it’s the other way around.  38  ,facing huge limitations, many people tend to  39  it  as just bad luck ---but not everyone. Those who rise over their weaknesses can still manage to  40  extraordinary things.
I  41  a school prize –giving ceremony and the guest speaker was Andrew Becroft,  42 had a severe stutter (结巴 ) as a child .  43  allowing this to limit  him , he chose to overcome it. Now he is a famous judge . Not only  44  he become  successful, but he did so in a profession  45  he had to speak before others regularly. Had he not worked on his  46  ability, it would have been very limiting to his success in life and work.
Many people face far huger limitations, such as loss  47  legs or arms , being born extremely poor,  48 you do. But whatever the limitation, you’ll  49 find people who have overcome it. Helen Keller, who fell  50 and lost  her sight and hearing at 19 months old, worked hard to be a famous woman with great  51  . Mark Inglis lost both his legs in a mountain climbing accident,  52  has since climbed Mt. Everest.
If one of them had told you what they hoped to achieve, you would have nodded kindly while  53  thinking to yourself that they had no chance . And yet the results speak for  54  .
Though most of us will never have to face such challenges , yet most of us will never achieve to the  55  that these people have either if we never seriously think of what we can do.
小题1:
A.hopelessB.cheerfulC.carelessD.skillful
小题2:
A.sympathyB.securityC.relationshipsD.scholarships
小题3:
A.PersonallyB.ImportantlyC.GenerallyD.Fortunately
小题4:
A.believeB.acceptC.receiveD.think
小题5:
A.experienceB.accessC.challengeD.achieve
小题6:
A.preparedB.interviewedC.visitD.attended
小题7:
A.whichB.whoC.whomD.that
小题8:
A.Because ofB.Instead ofC. Due toD.Apart from
小题9:
A.didB.couldC.wouldD.had
小题10:
A.whatB.whichC.whereD.why
小题11:
A.communicatingB.readingC.actingD.speaking
小题12:
A.forB.fromC.ofD.in
小题13:
A.beforeB.thanC.untilD.as
小题14:
A.alwaysB.sometimesC.seldomD.never
小题15:
A.asleepB.illC.behindD.apart
小题16:
A.congratulationsB.impressionsC.achievementsD.rewards
小题17:
A.soB.butC.andD.or
小题18:
A.quietlyB.slowlyC.seriouslyD.carefully
小题19:A. yourself        B, ourselves         C. themselves       D. itself
小题20:
A.stageB.degreeC.placeD.position

答案

小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:D
小题6:D
小题7:B
小题8:B
小题9:A
小题10:C
小题11:D
小题12:C
小题13:B
小题14:A
小题15:B
小题16:C
小题17:B
小题18:A
小题19:C
小题20:B
解析

小题1:考查形容词。与上文“有些人容易得病”衔接,此处自然是人们的弱点,“不善交际”即在交际方面“没有希望”的。
小题2:考查名词。因为他们不善交际,所以在“人际关系”上要很费力。
小题3:考查副词。通常情况(generally)下,面对极大缺陷时,往往接受(accept)它,认为是自己运气不好,可并非所有的人都这样。
小题4:考查动词。见38解析。accept ... as ...承认…为…。
小题5:考查动词。rise over weaknesses克服自己的弱点。句意:那些能从自己的弱点上站起来的人也能去的不同寻常的东西。achieve取得;实现。
小题6:考查动词。attend a ceremony参加仪式。
小题7:考查连词。此处所选之词引导定语从句,代替Andrew Becroft作主语。
小题8:考查介词。43  allowing this to limit  him , he chose to overcome it.这两句之间是转折关系,所以用instead of。
小题9:考查动词。此处是部分倒装,所用助动词应与but 后分句一致。
小题10:考查连词。此处所选之词引导定语从句且在从中做地点状语。
小题11:考查动词。结合上文可知他是个a severe stutter,所以他努力提高的是“说”的能力。这句话是虚拟语气。
小题12:考查介词。此处of表示动宾关系。
小题13:考查连词。与前面的far huger相呼应。
小题14:考查副词。无论缺陷多大, 你总能找到已经克服了他们的人。两句之间是转折关系。
小题15:考查形容词。与lost  her sight相呼应,可知是生病。
小题16:考查名词。成为以为取得重大成就的著名女人。
小题17:考查连词。失去双腿与爬山构成转折。
小题18:考查副词。think to oneself(心中想,盘算,自思自忖)自然是“默默地”。
小题19:考查代词。代替前面的the results。
小题20:考查名词。to the degree 在(极大/某种)程度上.
举一反三
What kind of job do you want to do in the future ? One that earns the most money or one that gives you the highest social position? What about a job that makes you feel happy? Surprisingly, these three things do not always go together in the job world .
According to a general social survey by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago in the US, the ten happiest jobs are not those with better pay or higher social position. They are ordinary jobs.
But what is it that makes a “happy” job?
Researchers found that people are happier when they feel they are doing something worthwhile. Six of the top ten happiest jobs are based heavily on helping others, such as firefighters, teachers, and physical therapists(理疗师 ).
Being able to express oneself is also important for people to feel satisfied . Take authors as an example. Their pay is “ridiculously low or non-existent”, but “the freedom of writing down the contents of your own mind leads to happiness ,”wrote business author Steve Denning on his blog on Forbes.com.
These jobs are greatly different to the top ten “hated jobs”, according a website survey earlier this year. Director of information technology, sales manager, technical specialist and others that are generally considered respectable jobs are on the list.
Todd May from The New York Times didn’t find the results strange. He argued that
“ a meaningful life must, in some sense then , make people feel worthwhile”. If a person doesn’t participate in the causes “ that are generally regarded as worthy, like feeding and clothing the poor, their life will lack meaning ,”he said . Work takes up the greater part of most people’s  lives . It’s no wonder that the people with the most worthwhile jobs are the happiest of all.
However, it’s important to remember that these two surveys are broad ones and that it doesn’t matter whether your dream job is on the two lists. Now it is the time to think about the future . After all, something that satisfies your mind will always bring you happiness.
小题1:According to the passage , which of the following is probably a happy job?
A.A marketing managerB. An engineer of IT
C.A teacher of artD. A technical expert
小题2:Steve Denning thinks that being an author is happy mainly because authors_____.
A.are helpful to others
B.can be free to express themselves
C.earn much money
D.are considered respectable
小题3:From the passage we learn that_________.
A.the more you earn , the happier you are
B.respectable jobs are happy jobs
C.the higher your social position is , the happier you are
D.most happy jobs are related to helping others
小题4:In the last paragraph the author stresses that_________.
A.your future job should be one that makes you happy
B.your dream jobs should be based on the two surveys
C.the two surveys are of great importance
D.it won’t be easy to find a job in the future

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A winter wonderland on the outskirts of Quebec City has become one of Canada"s hottest attractions and most sought out accommodations. Guests stay close for warmth in sleeping bags on beds of ice, hats pulled over their ears to prevent frostbite, while sipping cocktails (鸡尾酒) in glasses also made of ice.
A cool place to host a memorable wedding or for a romantic getaway, the Quebec Ice Hotel has attracted 600,000 curious tourists, including 30,000 who stayed overnight, since opening seasonally 11 years ago. Like Victoria and Jeremy Martin, dozens of couples will exchange vows (誓约) this winter in a temporary church next to the hotel, made entirely from blocks of ice with seats covered in furs.
Average temperatures fall below minus 20 degrees C (minus four F) in winter, but inside the hotel"s 36 rooms it is relatively comfortable. Thick walls of packed snow and ice act as an insulator, trapping body heat inside. Each room is uniquely decorated, using designs created by Quebec architecture students. Two hotel bars also sell special cocktails in ice glasses.
First-time guests of the hotel, however, are recommended to stay only one night as sleeping in sub-zero temperatures is not very refreshing. This year for the first time the ice hotel has teamed up with a brick and concrete Quebec City hotel to offer packages(全套服务) for one-night accommodations at each. Prices for one night only at the ice hotel start at 200 US dollars per person.
The 3,000-square-metre (32,300-square-feet) buildings take six weeks starting in December to build, using 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice, at a cost of some 750,000 US dollars. Eleven weeks after its seasonal grand opening, the hotel will close on March 27 and then melt away with the arrival of spring.
小题1:What is true with the ice hotel?
A.630,000 people have visited it.
B.Its rooms all look alike.
C.It stays open for two months each year.
D.Wedding ceremonies are often held there.
小题2:The underlined word “insulator” in Paragraph 3 possibly refers to something that ______.
A.stops heat passing through it
B.collects and reflects light and heat
C.makes things become very cold
D.works like an air-conditioner
小题3:First-time guests are advised to stay there only one night because _______.
A.they may not be able to stand the cold
B.their other night is with an ordinary hotel
C.new guests have no advantages over old ones
D.they may find the beds made of ice too hard to sleep on.

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There are some topics that readers never grow bored with, and the search for a suitable partner(伴侣) is one of them. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, first published in 1813, tells the story of five young women, all of whom are looking for a husband. In order to fully understand the novel, the readers must know that at the time when Jane Austen was writing, if a family was not rich, the daughters needed to marry well in order to live a comfortable, independent life. That is the reason why Mrs. Bennet, the mother of the five girls, is so eager to have her daughters married.
The heroine of the story is Elizabeth Bennet, and as in all good romantic novels, she and Darcy, the man she finally marries, remain separate until the very end of the story. The wealthy Darcy is a proud, unsociable man, and when Elizabeth hears that he has insulted both her and her family, she dislikes him very much. Poor Darcy then falls head over heels in love with Elizabeth, and has to work terribly hard to persuade her to change her mind about him. He succeeds of course, and they live happily ever after.
Set at the turn of the 19th century, the novel is still attractive to modern readers. It has become one of the most popular novels and receives great attention from literary scholars(学者).Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic(戏剧的)and a lot of novels and stories modeling after Austen’s memorable characters or themes. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.
Jane Austen is rightly famous for her style. Her sentences have a wonderful rhythm(韵律), and she makes such clever, true comments about people. It is not surprising that Pride and Prejudice has lasted.
小题1:In the 19th century, a poor girl in Britain was often encouraged to           .
A.master the skills of writingB.marry the one she loved
C.obey her parentsD.change her life by marrying rich
小题2:The underlined word “insulted” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to           .
A.treated warmlyB.paid no attention to
C.had mercy onD.said something rude about
小题3:What do we know about Elizabeth and Darcy?
A.They’ve experienced ups and downs but get married in the end.
B.They both come from poor families and wish to marry rich.
C.They get separated from each other shortly after being married.
D.Darcy falls over and gets hurt but Elizabeth still loves him.
小题4:According to the passage, Pride and Prejudice _________.
A.was first published in 1813 and sold 20 million copies soon
B.tells a sad love story which moves generations of readers
C.inspired many other novels and many plays have been produced based on it.
D.is set at the turn of the 19th century and not well received worldwide

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As summer approaches, a lot of people will be in search of a great book to read while they are relaxing on the beach or by the pool. Here we have made a list of four e-books that we think are great summer reads.
Stark by Ben Elton--- If you have read a lot of books then you may know that Ben Elton is  one of the funniest writers around the world. This book is one of his best pieces of work to date and it will certainly leave you in hysterics(狂笑). You may find yourself laughing out loud constantly when reading this book.
1984 by George Orwell---there is a big chance that some of you may have read this book ,but even if you have, it’s still well worth reading again. This is a great holiday book and it will shock you constantly due to the accuracy of the book. The book was actually written in 1948 and was written about what the author (George Orwell) fell the world would be like in 1984,and he was pretty spot-on .This book is thrilling and will probably leave you a little scared at the end of it.
The Road---This book is a fantastic read and will leave you hanging on edge all the way through it. This book is quite dark, however, and it certainly had some shocking moments throughout. The book is set in a post-apocalyptic(浩劫后的) world where modern life has been destroyed and in which there is no wildlife and a lot of humans have actually turned to cannibalism(同类相食).This book is fantastic if you enjoy a thrilling read that will leave you on the edge of your seat every few seconds. This certainly isn"t a book for the faint of heart.
The Theory of Everything by Stephen Hawking---If you haven’t read this book yet then you really must .If you’re looking for a non-fiction and highly informative book for your summer then this is the book for you. This book was written by Professor Stephen Hawking and is extremely famous.
小题1:What is the text mainly about?
A.An introduction to four e-books that are great summer reads.
B.Advice on how to choose great e—books for summer reads.
C.The contents of four e-books that are famous around the world
D.People’s opinion on reading e-books on the beach.
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Ben Elton is the funniest writer all over the world.
B.If you’ve read 1984, there’s no need to read it again.
C.The Road presents a world in which there are no humans.
D.The Theory of Everything is full of information that is helpful to readers.
小题3:We can learn from the passage that____________
A.George Orwell wrote what the world in 1948 was like in his book
B.Readers will surely be scared after reading 1984.
C.The Theory of Everything is a work of popular fiction.
D.Readers who are fond of comedies may like to read Stark
小题4:If Mark likes reading thrilling and exciting stories, which of the following should he choose?
A.Stark B.1984C.The Road D.The theory of Everything
小题5:In which section of a magazine would you most probably read the text?
A.LiteratureB.TravelC.LifestyleD.Nature.

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What’s in a name? Well, apparently, our general happiness. Psychologists say that what we are called has a direct connection with our well-being (幸福).
     Those called Judy and Joshua are the happiest, while Lynn or Ben is likely to be the unhappiest, according to research. Psychologist Dr David Holmes found that this might due to the association(联想)that others made with the name. Hearing the name Judy may make them think of actress Judi Dench or TV presenter Judy Finnigan, people who are seen as good natured and happy. On the other hand, people think Paulines are unhappy because of the character Pauline Fowler from the TV programme East Enders. The research claims that this association influences the person with the name and so their personality becomes shaped to fit it. Dr David Holmes said, "This also has some relation with the original meaning of the name. For example, the original meaning of Judy is "praised’."
     Certain names also work well in certain aspects of life. In the workplace Richard and Judy are happiest, while those called Ruth and Carly are happiest in relationships. At the other end of the scale the unhappiest workers are Stuart and Liz, with the unhappiest in relationships being Frank and Harriet.
       Dr Holmes said, "The relation we have with certain names, particularly important namesakes(同名者), also shapes how we see ourselves and so may have an effect on our confidence. Names are like product brands in having a powerful effect on attitudes and should therefore be chosen with care."
      "Other names are connected with being brave, outgoing or serious. Therefore, many celebrities change their names to ones which reflect these characteristics. This, in turn, influences parents when they choose names for their babies," said Dr Holmes, "however, names connected with ordinary people are seldom chosen for their babies".
小题1:Which of the following is NOT a reason why Judy is a good name?
A.The association people make with it.
B.Its original meaning.
C.The high number of famous people who are called Judy.
D.The personalities of famous Judys.
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following names are better?
A.Ruth and Joshua.B.Pauline and Frank.C.Richard and Stuart.D.Joshua and Ben.
小题3:The reason why names should be chosen carefully is that___________.
A.good names can make us succeed.
B.names can affect how we see ourselves
C.names can tell us what we should do
D.good names can show others who we are
小题4:The author may continue the passage with__________.
    
A.names and product brandsB.famous people’s names
C.parents ‘choices of baby namesD.names and personality
小题5:What’s the main idea of this passage?
    
A.How to choose a good name for babies.
B.How to achieve success by changing a good name.
C.The relation between names and success.
D.The relation between names and happiness.

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