阅读理解。 A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but word
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| 阅读理解。 |
A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
However, that"s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn"t matter
if the words come from someone"s else or ourselves -the positive and negative effects are just as
lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We"re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we
really shouldn"t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy
habit.
This "self-talk" helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves
down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay
positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give
ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your
room, join me in saying "Good job!"
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we
should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item
to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably
respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be
defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said.
And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it
loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn"t pass this test, then it"s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when
we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊)and motivate others to do their best.
Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours. |
| 1. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________. |
A. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us
B. inspiring words give us confidence
C. negative words may let us down
D. words have a lasting effect on us |
| 2. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______. |
A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B. we can benefit from talking to ourselves
C. talking to ourselves always gives us courage
D. it does no harm to have "self-talk" when we are alone |
| 2. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______ . |
A. praise ourselves
B. remind ourselves
C. make ourselves relaxed
D. give ourselves amusement |
| 3. The author would probably hold the view that ______. |
A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B. negative words may encourage us to make more progress
C. people tend to remember friendly words
D. it is better to think twice before talking to others |
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| 阅读理解。 |
With the start of the new semester students around the country exchange their fun and fashionable
clothes for boring school uniforms.
"The uniform makes us look like a bunch of clones, especially when we are doing morning exercises
in the playground, "said Qing, a Senior 2 from a high school in Shanghai. "But we are not exactly the
same from the top to the bottom. The boys wear different sport shoes and girls have different decorations ( 装饰品 )in their hair. These are the areas where you can express yourself" said Qing.
Although it might be strange for boys to talk about fashion, they do care about what they wear in
school, especially shoes, according to Qing.
"Nike and Adidas basketball shoes, although they are still the must for many of my friends ,are
becoming out-of-date," added. He explained, "Since Liu Xiang ran so fast in Athens, running shoes are
becoming popular in this autumn."
"Still in fashion are the various baseball caps and American-style T-shirts with random English words
printed on them, "said Qing. "The accuracy ( 准确性 )of the written message isn"t important. Often, the
words are misspelt . Sometimes they do not even make sense " Qing said with a smile.
Besides sports shoes and T-shirts, styles and colours of school bags are another opportunity for
students to express their taste in fashion. Some bags are made more eye-catching by decorating them
with small hanging dolls. Other fashionable items are the colourful drink contains which are now popular
among girls this semester.
As in China, the new semester in the US also brings new fashion trends: shirts printed with Chinese
words, necklaces with Hebrew ( 希伯莱 )or Hindi ( 印度的 )characters, and Brazilian jewelry, are all
common in schools in Florida, according to Carmen Domingues, a high school student. |
| 1. What does "a bunch of clones"( Paragraph 2)mean? |
A. All of the clothes are the same.
B. All of the exercises are the same.
C. All of the clothes are different.
D. All of the exercises are different. |
| 2. How do the students express themselves in school? |
A. The girls wear different sport shoes.
B. All the students wear school uniforms.
C. The girls have different decorations in their hair.
D. The boys drink water from colourful drinks containers. |
| 3.Why are Nike and Adidas basketball shoes becoming out-of-date? |
A. Because the shoes are not eye-catching.
B. Because running shoes become more popular.
C. Because the shoes have been popular for a long time.
D. Because they have changed their opinions for Liu Xiang. |
| 4. Which of the following is NOT the new fashion trends in the US? |
A. Necklace with Hebrew or Hindi characters.
B. Baseball caps and American-style T-shirts.
C. Shirts printed with Chinese words.
D. Brazilian jewelry. |
| 阅读理解。 |
Rumour( 谣言 )is the most primitive way of spreading stories-by passing them on from mouth to
mouth. but civilized countries in normal times have better sources of news than rumour. They have radio,
television, and newspapers. In times of confusion ( 混乱 ), however, rumour appears and becomes
widespread. At such times the different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television, and radio
against the grapevine.
Especially do rumours spread when war requires control on many important matters. The normal
news sources no longer give out enough information. Since the people can not learn through legal
channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up "news" wherever they can and when this happens,
rumour grows.
Rumours are often repeated even by those who do not believe the tales. There is an interest about them.
The reason is that the cleverly designed rumour gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the
victims-the fears, doubts, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly.
Pessimistic ( 悲观的 ) rumours about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are
worried and anxious .Optimistic rumours about record production or peace soon coming point to
self- satisfaction or confidence-and often to over- confidence. |
| 1. The author suggests that, in times of confusion, man often __________. |
A. stops regular news services
B .turns to primitive ways for support
C. distrusts his fellow man
D. loses complete control of himself |
| 2. The underlined word "grapevine" in Paragraph 1 probably means "__________". |
A. rumour
B. newspaper
C. information
D. time |
| 3. The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news provide only __________ . |
A. false information
B. optimistic reports
C. limited information
D. pessimistic reports |
| 4. Which of the following statements is mentioned as a reason for people to repeat a rumour? |
A. They are too willing to believe.
B. They take an interest in rumour.
C. They have a strong desire to make a fool of other people.
D. They find some rumours reflect their own unexpressed beliefs. |
| 阅读理解。 |
Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping
because he needs something. His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants,
and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a
shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces
it, and the business of trying it on follows at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in
less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone"s satisfaction.
For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop doesn"t have what he wants. In that case the
salesman, as the name implies, tries to sell the customer something else, he offers the nearest he can to
the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute impolitely; he does so with skill: "I
know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size? It happens to be the
colour you mentioned. "Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: "This is the
right colour and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on."
Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? In almost every respect she does so in the
opposite way. Her shopping is not often based on need. She has never fully made up her mind what she
wants, and she is only "having a look round". She is always open to persuasion; indeed she sets great
store by what the saleswoman tells her, even by what companions tell her. She will try on any number of
things. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Contrary
to a lot of jokes, most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always
on the lock- out for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend
an hour going from one rail to another, to and fro, often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses
she wants to try on. It is a laborious process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide
chairs for the waiting husbands. |
| 1. According to the passage, when a man is buying clothes,____________. |
A. he buys cheap things, regardless of quality
B. he chooses things that others introduce
C. he does not mind how much he has to pay for the right things
D. he buys good quality things, so long as they are not too dear |
| 2.What does the passage tell us about women shoppers for clothes? |
A. They welcome suggestions from anyone.
B. Women rarely consider buying cheap clothes.
C. Women often buy things without giving the matter proper thought.
D. They listen to advice but never take it. |
| 3.What does a man do when he can not get exactly what he wants? |
A. He buys a similar thing of the colour he wants.
B. He usually does not buy anything.
C. At least two of his requirements must be met before he buys.,
D. So long as the style is right, he buys the thing. |
| 4. Many jokes make fun of women shoppers by saying that_________ . |
A .they waste money on inferior( 劣质的 )goods
B. they should buy only the best clothes
C. they are much more sensible than men
D. they think of the price of clothes and nothing else |
| 5. Rrhat is the most obvious difference between men and women shoppers? |
A. The fact that men do not try clothes on in a shop.
B. Women bargain for their clothes, but men do not.
C. Women stand up to shop, but men sit down.
D. The time they take over buying clothes. |
| 阅读理解。 |
When do people decide whether or not they want to become friends? During their first four minutes
together, according to a book by Dr. Leonard Zunin. "Every time you meet someone in a social situation,
give him your undivided attention for four minutes. A lot of people"s whole lives would change if they did
just that."
When we are introduced to new people, we should try to appear friendly and self-confident. In
general, he says, "People like people who like themselves." On the other hand, we should not make the
other person think we are too sure of ourselves.
Hearing such advice, one might say, "But I"m not a friendly, self-confident person. That"s not my
nature. It would be dishonest for me to act that way." In reply, Dr. Zunin would claim that a little practice
can help us feel comfortable about changing our social habits. We can become accustomed to any
changes we choose to make in our personality. "It"s like getting used to a new car. It may be unfamiliar at
first, but it goes much better than the old one."
But isn"t it dishonest to give the appearance of friendly self-confidence when we don"t actually feel that way? Perhaps, but according to Dr. Zunin, "total honesty" is not always good for social relationships,
especially during the first few minutes of contact. There is a time for everything, and a certain amount of
play-acting may be best for the first few minutes of contact with a stranger. That is not the time to
complain about one"s health or to mention faults one finds in other people. It is not the time to tell the
whole truth about one"s opinions and impressions.
The author also declares that interpersonal relations should be taught as a required course in every
school, along with reading, writing, and mathematics. In his opinion, success in life depends mainly on
how we get along with other people. That is at least as important as how much we know.
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| 1. When first introduced to new people, we should __________. |
A. be friendly and sure of ourselves regardless of the other people"s feeling
B. always tell the whole truth even if it hurts
C. appear friendly and self-confident at least for the first few minutes
D. mention faults we find in the other people |
| 2. According to the author"s advice, interpersonal relations _______. |
A. should be set as a required course in schools
B. are more important than other courses in school
C. are less important than reading, writing and mathematics
D. is the only key to one"s success in life |
| 3. The underlined word "play-acting" in the fourth paragraph means_______. |
A. being totally honest
B. being a little dishonest
C. acting out what one feels
D. acting in a play |
| 4. The best title for the passage could be __________. |
A. The Key to Success
B. Best Ways to Make Friends
C. Personal Relations
D. The First Four Minutes |
| 阅读理解。 |
Success Is Not a Destination(目的地)
Should people stop once they have achieved something? No! In life, they are always trying to make
things better or have more of the same success.
Athletes are constantly striving(努力) to shorten time for races, increase heights or distances.
The world of medicine has had its series of successes, too. Christian Barnard performed several
successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages, mankind has found treatments and cures for cancer and other diseases. A cure for AIDS might soon be
discovered.
Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Tuner at 54 is still singing in abundance(丰富) and
attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.
Comedian George Burns, in his 90s, wants to perform at Caesar"s Palace when he turns 100.
Success does not belong only to the rich and famous. It should be the goal of everyone. Many
successful people have had humble beginnings.
Would you believe that actress Michelle Pfeifer of Cat was a supermarket checkout girl?
At work, we strive for achievement, too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively
and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it
worthwhile.
Often, it is the inner thrill(一阵激动) and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may
be.
Aiming for success doesn"t mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new
experiences. It ultimately(最终) makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.
The journey to success has its road blocks, discouragement and distractions. It takes great
resourcefulness and achievement to overcome obstacles and setbacks to move on successfully |
| 1. If an athlete can shorten time in races, he/she . |
A. is a real success
B. will stop his/her steps forward
C. is always sure to win
D. is the best runner of all |
| 2.The expression "a pat on the back" probably means " ". |
A. patting somebody on the back
B. something important
C. singing somebody"s praises
D. anything important |
| 3. Which statement below is NOT true according to the passage? |
A. Man now can transplant organs.
B. Man now can cure AIDS.
C. Not all successful people have humble beginnings.
D. Michelle was once a supermarket checkout girl. |
| 4.The writer of the passage agrees to all the ideas EXCEPT that . |
A. any small success will make us excited
B. organizing a conference is a success
C. aiming for success is to gain new experiences in life
D. the journey to success is not so smooth to make |
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