| ( )1. A. honest ( )2. A. forget ( )3. A. use ( )4. A. In addition ( )5. A. Rarely ( )6. A. Guess ( )7. A. pretty ( )8. A. effort ( )9. A. allowed ( )10. A. marriage ( )11. A. first ( )12. A. exciting ( )13. A. returned ( )14. A. how much ( )15. A. wondering ( )16. A. approach ( )17. A. instantly ( )18. A. fall ( )19. A. true ( )20. A. holding | B. nice B. imagine B. good B. In case B. Usually B. Forget B. smart B. result B. challenged B. life B. best B. impossible B. left B. how often B. confusing B. opportunity B. likely B. happen B. false B. seeing | C. patient C. hear C. need C. In return C. Nearly C. Remember C. strong C. support C. pressed C. entertainment C. hardest C. boring C. applied C. how big C. seeking C. means C. constantly C. refer C. meaningful C. joining | D. loyal D. miss D. point D. In general D. Unfortunately D. Prove D. quick D. idea D. pushed D. major D. easiest D. interesting D. graduated D. how deep D. consulting D. occasion D. hurriedly D. turn D. reasonable D. attending | |
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| When I was a boy every holiday that I had seemed perfect. My parents took me by train or by car to a hotel by the sea. All day, I seem to remember. I played on the sands with strange exciting children. We make sandcastles with huge yellow walls, and watched the incoming tide destroy them; we splashed each other in the water and shrieked with excitement. When the tide went out, we climbed over the slippery rocks and stared down at the fish and the seaweed in the rock-pools. In those far-off days the sun seemed to shine constantly and the water was always warm. Sometimes we left the beach and walked in the country, exploring ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees that overhung streams. There were always sweets in one"s pockets or convenient places where one could buy ice- creams. Each day seemed a life-time. Although I am now an adult, my idea of a good holiday is much the same as it was. I still like the sun and the warm sand and the sound of waves breaking on the beach. I no longer wish to build sandcastles and I dislike sweets instantly, but I look forward to sitting down to a good meal and a bottle of wine in the evening. I think, too, that I prefer spending my holiday abroad. I want to smell different smells; I want to see different kinds of trees, flowers and birds; and I also want to see people with different colored skins, wearing different kinds of clothes. Above all, I want to hear a different language spoken and listen to different musical rhythms from those I am used to. But I still need my companions-not, of course, to play on the sands and eat ices with, but to drink with and talk to on warm moonlit nights. Sometimes I wonder what my perfect holiday will be when I am old. All I shall want to do then, I expect, will be to lie in bed, reading books about children who make sandcastles with huge yellow walls, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves sick on too many ices… | ||||
| 1. Where did the author mostly spend his holidays when he was young? | ||||
| A. In the countryside. B. On the beach. C. In the mountains. D. On the sea. | ||||
| 2. What does the underlined word "shrieked" in Paragraph 1 mean? | ||||
| A. shouted B. swam C. struggled D. surfed | ||||
| 3. What now interests the author as an adult is _____. | ||||
| A. to enjoy a nice dinner B. to spend his holiday sunbathing C. to chat with someone D. to experience a foreign culture | ||||
| 4. When the author grows old, he expects that _____. | ||||
| A. he will read more books about children B. he will lie in bed without worrying about anything C. he will bring back wonderful childhood memories from a book D. he will make sandcastles with his children | ||||
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| Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free! It"s "no". What do you ask? We"ll say it again:"No". Sweet and simple "no". Say "no" at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears. "Saying "no" to others means you are saying "yes" to yourself," said Leslie Charles, a professional speaker from East Lansing, Michigan. "Time is precious. People are spending money buying time. And yet we are willing to give up our time because we can"t say "no"." Susie Watson, a famous writer, said people who always say "yes" need to say "no" without guilt (内疚) or fear of punishment. "I would rather have someone give me a loving "no"than an obligated (强制的) "yes"," she said. Susie Watson says she feels "no" obligation to give an explanation when she says "no" either socially or professionally. Does she feel guilty about it? "Not at all," said Watson, who is director of advertising and public relations at Timex Corp in Middlebury, Connecticut. "Most people are afraid of saying "no"… My advice is to say "yes" only if you don"t mean "no"." Watson said "no" is the most effective weapon against wasting time. "Every year there are more demands on your time… Other people are happy to use up your time," Watson said. Time saving appears to be "no"" greatest friend. "No" can be your new friend, a powerful tool to take back your life. "No" may even take you further in the business world than"yes". "No" is power and strength. "No" now seems completely correct."Saying "no" isn"t easy. But finally it"s greatly liberating," Charles said. But, he added, a "no" project needs to be worked on every day because it is hard to change long-term habit. But, he also warns:"Don"t go to extremes. Don"t find yourself saying "no"to everything. In return you should learn to hear "no"." | ||||
| 1. The sentence "you are saying "yes" to yourself" means _____. | ||||
| A. you can have more time to play with others B. you needn"t care about other"s feeling if you are happy C. you are selfish and treat others rudely D. you can deal with your business as you have planned | ||||
| 2. When you say "no" to others, you should say it in a _____. | ||||
| A. secret way B. polite way C. proud way D. guilty way | ||||
| 3. In Watson"s opinion, people can save much time on condition that _______. | ||||
| A. they say "no" at a suitable time B. they say "no" as much as possible C. they are afraid of saying "no" D. they make others angry at them | ||||
| 4. If a person says "no" to everything, the result he or she receives may be that he or she _____. | ||||
A. enjoys a wonderful life | ||||
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| Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists. Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don"t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness. Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people. I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it. If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too. No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you. | ||||
| 1. The main purpose of the article is to _____. | ||||
| A. explain how shyness developed. B. recommend ways of dealing with shyness C. persuade readers that shyness is natural. D. prove that shyness can be overcome | ||||
| 2. Which of these can you conclude from reading the article? | ||||
| A. Shy people never have any fun. B. Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness. C. The attempt to overcome shyness is always successful. D. The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding. | ||||
| 3. Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness? | ||||
| A. The author of the article B. Shy men and women C. Doctors and psychologists D. Popular entertainers | ||||
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| Teamwork is just as important in science as it is on the playing field or in the gym. Scientific investigations (调查) are almost always carried out by teams of people working together. Ideas are shared, experiences are designed, data are analyzed, and results are evaluated and shared with other investigators. Group work is necessary, and is usually more productive than working alone. Several times throughout the year you may be asked to work with one or more of your classmates. Whatever teh task your group is assigned, a few rules need to be followed to ensure a productive and successful experience. What comes first is to keep an open mind, becasue everyone"s ideas deserve consideration and each group member can make his or her own contribution. Secondly, it makes a job easier to divide the group task among all group members. Choose a role on the team that is best suited to your particular strengths. Thirdly, always work together, take turns, and encourage each other by listening, clarifying, and trusting one another. Mutual support and trust often make a great difference. Activities like investigations are most effective when done by small groups. Here are some more suggestions for effective team performance during these activities: Make sure each group member understands and agrees to the task given to him or her, and everyone knows exactly when, why and what to do; take turns doing various tasks during similar and repeated activities; be aware of where other group members are and what they are doing so as to ensure safety; be responsible for your own learning, though it is by no means unwise to compare your observations with those of other group members. When there is research to be done, divide the topic into several areas, and this can explore the issue in a very detailed way. You are encouraged to keep records of the sources used each person, which helps you trace back to the origin of the problems that may happen unexpectedly. A format for exchanging information (e.g. photocopies of notes, oral discussion, etc.) is also important, for a well-chosen method not only strengthens what you present but also makes yourself easily understood. When the time comes to make a decision and take a position on an issue, allow for the contributions of each member of the group. Most important of all, it is always wise to make decisions by compromise and agreement. After you"ve completed a task with your team, make an evaluation of the team"s effectiveness-the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. | ||||