A person may have a false idea about himself that will stop him from doing good
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A person may have a false idea about himself that will stop him from doing good work．
He may have the belief that he is unable to do it．A child may think he is 36 because he doesn’t und erstand how to make 37 use of his mental gifts．Old people may have a false idea that they are unable to learn things new because of their 38 ．
A person who believes that he is stupid will not make a real 39 because he feels that it would be useless．He won’t go at a job with confidence necessary for 40 ．Besides, he won’t work his hardest way, even though he may think he is doing so． 41 , he is likely to fail, and the failure will 42 his belief in his incompetence（无能） in turn．
Alfred Alder, a famous doctor, had 43 like this．When he was a small boy, he had a poor 44 in maths．His teacher told his parents he had no ability in maths in order that they would not 45 too much of him．In this way, his teacher and parents 46 the idea．He 47 their fa lse judgment of his ability, feeling that it was useless to 48 ．Then, he was very poor at maths, 49 as they expected．
But one day everything changed．He worked out a problem which 50 of the other students had been able to solve．He 51 in solving the problem which gave him confidence （信心）．Soon he became especially good at 52 ．
Alder now 53 with interest, determination and purpose．He not only proved that he could learn maths well, but luckily he learned it 54 , not too late．From his own experience, we can tell that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose, he may 55 himself as well as others by his ability．
| 小题1: | | A．clever | B．shy | C．useless | D．stupid |
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| 小题3: | | A．age | B．ability | C．brain | D．knowledge |
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| 小题4: | | A．decision | B．plan | C．effort | D．promise |
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| 小题5: | | A．work | B．study | C．improvement | D．success |
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| 小题6: | | A．Truly | B．Really | C．However | D．Therefore |
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| 小题7: | | A．lead to | B．strengthen | C．improve | D．get rid of |
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| 小题8: | | A．an experience | B．an example | C．a thought | D．a story |
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| 小题9: | | A．state | B．mind | C．start | D．ending |
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| 小题10: | | A．blame | B．expect | C．get | D．win |
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| 小题11: | | A．developed | B．organized | C．discovered | D．found |
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| 小题12: | | A．broke | B．refused | C．doubted | D．accepted |
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| 小题13: | | A．manage | B．argue | C．try | D．act |
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| 小题14: | | A．only | B．almost | C．just | D．then |
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| 小题15: | | A．none | B．all | C．some | D．most |
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| 小题16: | | A．broke | B．succeeded | C．failed | D．believed |
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| 小题17: | | A．physics | B．medicine | C．English | D．maths |
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| 小题18: | | A．studies | B．works | C．plays | D．graduates |
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| 小题19: | | A．early | B．deeply | C．later | D．simply |
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| 小题20: | | A．discourage | B．love | C．surprise | D．disappoint |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:D
小题6:D
小题7:B
小题8:A
小题9:C
小题10:B
小题11:A
小题12:D
小题13:C
小题14:C
小题15:A
小题16:B
小题17:D
小题18:B
小题19:A
小题20:C |
解析
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Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people．Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much．Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably．A person"s self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people"s reactions．In general, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives．
Shy people, who have low respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others．They need faith that they are doing "the right thing"．Shy people are very sensitive to criticism．It makes them feel inferior（自卑）．They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise．A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: "You"re just saying that to make me feel good, I know it"s not true．” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful．
Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect．It is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths．Each one of us has his or her own characteristics．We are interested in our own personal ways．The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life．
小题1:The first paragraph is mainly about______．| A．the cause of shyness | B．the effect of shyness on people | | C．the feelings of shy people | D．the questions in the minds of shy people |
小题2:According to the writer, self-awareness is______．| A．harmful to people | B．a weak point of shy people | | C．the cause of unhappiness | D．a good characteristic |
小题3:What is the shy people"s reaction to praise?| A．They are pleased by it． | | B．They feel it is not true． | | C．They arevery sensitive to it． | | D．They feel they are worthy of it． |
小题4:We can learn from the passage that shyness can ______．| A．block our chances for a successful life | | B．help us to live up to our full development | | C．enable us to understand ourselves better | | D．have nothing to do with lack of self respect |
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Pressure too much?
In our daily life we are used to hearing these words, “I can"t wait for my holiday,” “I wish I could stay home today” And “I"m very tired.” These words come from pressure at work. Now the “iron rice bowl”(铁饭碗) is being broken into pieces. Workers may be fired if they don’t perform their duties well. They have to do their jobs better.
People feel pressure not only because they might find themselves out of work but also because they get no real pleasure from their work. For most of the workers, work is just a way of earning money. It appears to be meaningless and worthless.
But pressure is a natural part of work. There is no way to keep away from it. We should face up to it.
Work should be a cause of happiness and pride rather than a punishment or a burden .In fact, a certain amount of pressure can provide challenge and chance for learning. To a modern man who is worried and low in spirit, developing a hobby and finding a new interest is of first importance. I like listening to pop music, which makes me calm and gives me pleasure.
If pressure becomes difficult to deal with, we should turn to our friends or families. We can have a drink with our friends and talk about the problem. We should always discuss our problems with our families. Good advice, warmth and happiness that families bring to us can reduce our pressure and encourage us to smooth away all difficulties.
小题1:Peopel feel pressure at work mainly because ______.| A．they will lose their jobs | | B．most of them find less interest in their work | | C．they can make more money after work. | | D．they want to stay at home. |
小题2:Which of the following is WRONG in the writer’s opinion?| A．Where there is work there is pressure. | | B．Work shouldn’t be regarded as punishment or burden. | | C．All modern men are worried and low in spirit. | | D．A certain amount of pressure is necessary. |
小题3:From the text we can know that when pressure is too big, ________.| A．we should drink coffee with our friends | B． we can get help and comfort from our friends or families. | | C．we can go home because it is warm | | D．to talk out the problem to our friends and families is the best way. |
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“Sending thank-you notes is becoming a lost art,” mourns May Mitchell, a syndicated columnist known as “Ms Demeanor” and author of six etiquette(礼节) books. In her view, each generation, compared with the one before, is losing a sense of consideration for other people. “Without respect,” she says, “you have conflict.”
Ms. Demeanor would be proud of me: I have figured out a way to ensure that my children always send thank-you notes. And such a gesture is important, says Ms. Demeanor, because “a grateful attitude is a tremendous life skill, an efficient and inexpensive way to set ourselves apart in the work force and in our adult lives. Teach your children that the habit of manners comes from inside---it’s an attitude based on respecting other people.”
A few years ago, as my children descended like piranhas (一种南美淡水鱼，喜吞食或攻击) on their presents under the Christmas tree, the only attitude I could see was greed. Where was the appreciation of time and effort?
A thank-you note should contain three things: an acknowledgement of the gift (Love the tie with the picture of a hose on it); a recognition of the time and effort spent to select it (You must have shopped all over the state find such a unique item!); a prediction of how you will use your gift or the way it has enhanced your life (I’ll be sure to wear it to the next Mr. Ed convention!).
So, five years ago, in one of my rare flashes of parental insight, I decided that the most appropriate time to teach this basic courtesy is while the tinsel (装饰用光亮金属) is hot. To the horror of my children, I announced that henceforth every gift received will be an occasion for a thank-you note written immediately, on the spot.
I have reluctantly given my kids the green light to send e-mail thank-you notes; though hand-lettered ones (at least to me) still seem friendlier. But pretty much any thank-you makes the gift giver feel special—just as, we hope, the recipient feels. It’s a gesture that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays.
41. 小题1:in Ms. Demeanor’s point of view, children born in the ______ is probably the least respectful generation.| A．1960s | B．1970s | C．1980s | D．1990s |
42. 小题2: The phrase “set oneself apart” (Para. 2) means _______.| A．to reserve to a particular use | B．to put to one side | | C．to make noticeable or outstanding | D．to determine to purse |
43. 小题3:According to the passage, a thank-you note may contain the following information EXCEPT “_______”.| A．I love the pearl necklace you bought me for my birthday | | B．it must have taken you a long time to find just the right thing for me | | C．is it very expensive | D．I promise I will wear it on my wedding day |
44. 小题4:How did the author feel when she saw her children searching under the Christmas tree for their presents?| A．Greedy. | B．Cheerful. | C．Laughable. | D．Disheartened. |
45. 小题5:Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the author?| A．She feels hand-written letters are friendlier than word-processed ones. | | B．She does not allow her children to sent email thank-you note. | C．She thinks the best time to teach her children the basic etiquette of
appreciation is to strike while the iron is still not. | | D．She thinks a thank-you note can make the gift giver feel special just as the |
recipient does. |
What color do you like best? Do you like yellow, orange and red? If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, or an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grey and blue? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are likely to be strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists （心理学家）tell us. They have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference, and the effects that colors have on human beings. They tell us that we don’t choose our favorite color as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you do so as soon as you open your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
Black is depressing while light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active. A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one does, and a red dress adds warmth and cheer to sad winter days. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark grey.
Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a few colorful things. Also remember that you will know your friends (and your enemies) better when you find out what colors they like and dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about you when you choose a piece of handkerchief.
67. 小题1:According to the passage, men’s 110-meter hurdles Olympic champion and world record holder Liu Xiang is most likely to love the color ______.| A．black | B．grey | C．green | D．brown |
68. 小题2:Why are machines painted orange in some factories, according to the passage?| A．Because workers tend to prefer orange to other colors. | | B．Because other colors are forbidden in factories. | | C．Because less accidents happen due to the introduction of orange machines. | | D．Because orange machines are easier to clean. |
69. 小题3:Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage?| A．It’s possible to cheer you up by enjoying some colorful pictures. | | B．You can know your friends better through the color they like or dislike. | | C．Some people are born with their colorful preference. | | D．One’s color preference is always changeable. |
70. 小题4:The underlined word ‘depressing’ in Paragraph 2 probably means ‘______’.| A．discouraging | B．happy | | C．surprising | D．brave |
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By choosing to let go of the past, we sweep out all the ashes that weigh us down and affect every aspect of our health, and our peace of mind.
My friend Jean was divorced after a thirty-year marriage that produced three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren. Because she actually raised them single-handedly, Jean was hurt and angry that the children didn"t take her part after the divorce. For months she refused to attend any family celebration to which her former husband Jim was invited. When I reasoned that her children’s understanding of the relationship with and between the parents was probably altogether different from hers, she stuck to the belief that she was right.
One day Jean called in tears. “Saturday is my granddaughter "s birthday, and I want to be with her, but I can’t bring myself to face my former husband.” “Jim isn"t the problem,” I said gently, “it"s false pride. Instead of holding on to the painful past, which is over and done, let the feelings go and get on with your life. You"re depriving yourself of the joy of sharing in these important occasions, while Jim feels free to experience them. Tell me, would you rather be right, or be happy?”
That must have done the trick because when Saturday arrived, Jean appeared at her daughter"s home carrying her famous chocolate-chip cookies and a beautiful birthday
cake.
How great it feels to let go! And the more we practice the art of letting go of all negativity, the better able we become to devote our thoughts, our time, and our energy to living joyfully in the present, what ever age we happen to be.
小题1: It can be inferred that ____.| A．Jim did very little to bring up the children during their marriage. | | B．The writer thought Jean and Jim shouldn"t have divorced. | | C．The children were on their father"s side and didn"t invite Jean to any family celebration. | | D．Jean had been too tough on Jim before they divorced. |
小题2:The underlined phrase “depriving yourself of” is closest in meaning to ____ .| A．persuading yourself to get | B．taking away from yourself | | C．taking false pride of yourself | D．talking yourself into showing |
小题3:In the writer"s opinion, ____.| A．Jean and Jim should be remarried | | B．a broken family could live together in peace | | C．to be happy is more meaningful than to be right | | D．everyone should look into the future |
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