One should be moderate in all things. Moderation is always the safest way to do things, and a virtue we should have. Let’s take the student life for example. There are some students who study too hard and play too little, while there are others who play too much and study too little. On the one hand, it is harmful to his health if he has too few physical exercises, and on the other hand, it is harmful to his mind if he plays too much.
In the matter of eating, one also should be moderate. Do not eat too much or too little. Eating too much will make you sick, while eating too little will make you weak. The man of progress is he who neither has too high opinion of himself nor thinks too poorly of himself. If he thinks too highly of himself, he is surely to become very proud, but if he has too poor an opinion of himself, he will have no courage to make an advance. Both conditions above will make you lose your aim in life. A broadminded man is he who always moves within the orbit of reasonableness. In any activities in one’s life, moderation is one of the best ways to enjoy real happiness.
1. “Someone is moderate ”means ________.A.he walks neither too fast nor too slowly |
B.he shows good sense(正确的判断力) and never goes to extremes(极端) |
C.he is not only safe but also successful |
D.he is either tall or short |
A.only study hard without anytime to play |
B.spend most of his time playing different games |
C.have much more time to study than to play |
D.correctly arrange his time for study and play |
A.neither too much nor too little |
B.food rich in fat |
C.a little amount of food so as not to be fat |
D.as much food as one can if the food is tasty |
A.be full of courage | B.enjoy real happiness |
C.do everything reasonably | D.believe in himself |
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【推荐1】One rainy afternoon, I was on a cross-town bus when a young woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.
The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn't sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren't together. She was flustered and looked embarrassed.
Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman's mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride:“I've been there”.
Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused on our own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?”
One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend, Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.
Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone's uncomfortable -because we're all in this together.
1. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A.upset | B.shocked |
C.scared | D.relieved |
A.The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy. |
B.The woman once had the similar experience with that mother. |
C.The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus. |
D.The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now. |
A.Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve. |
B.Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems. |
C.One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things. |
D.The author's friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend |
A.illustrate some ways of helping others in detail |
B.appeal to readers to give timely help to those in need |
C.show a harmonious world by telling some touching stories |
D.praise those who are willing to help others in emergencies |
【推荐2】When I was a young girl in 8th grade, my classmates told me how they met new friends and even chatted with celebrities on the Internet. I was intrigued and wanted to experience these exciting things. I opened an online account; this was the beginning of my journey through the virtual world. As time went by, I became accustomed to checking social media more frequently. I buried myself in social media, chatting with friends and sharing my life with them. Social media was a source of happiness and more so, it brought a sense of satisfaction, pain, and frustration.
My newfound interest started interfering (干扰) with my schoolwork. Instead of checking my school notes in time as usual, I checked social media more often to see what was happening with my friends’ lives. But I later discovered that by becoming more aware of other people’s lives, I became less in tune with myself. I was more focused on the illusions social media presented than the realities of my life. Thus, I started to sense depression, jealousy and hatred as a result of comparing my life with others. And I became much like what the people in the virtual world expected of me.
Luckily, my phone went missing and my mother refused to get me a new one. I felt sad and lonely. However, her refusal led to something more meaningful to my life. Within a month, I became less concerned about other people’s lives and more concerned about my courses. And I had more time to study and sleep.
Lack of social media also made me realize that social media had been interfering with my study habits and my private life. For example, I had no privacy. Anyone who had access to my social media profiles could easily find out where I lived. Moreover, I sometimes spent 15 hours browsing through social media without doing anything productive.
After examining my use of social media, I decided not to entirely quit social media, but to change the way I use them. I unfollowed sites that didn’t contribute to positive or educative aspects of my life. I only use social media to spread positive messages and connect with others. Social media is not inherently bad, but it becomes terrible when we are addicted to it.
1. After creating an online account, the author .A.became less in harmony with herself |
B.showed no concern for her school work |
C.lived a more exciting and satisfying life |
D.cared more about others and felt happier |
A.develop new hobbies |
B.focus more on her studies |
C.forget how to access her account |
D.unfollow sites connected with her life |
A.ruins people’s life and should be quit |
B.broadens people’s views of the world |
C.challenges people’s self-control ability |
D.plays a primary role in people’s life |
A.A struggle in the days without phones. |
B.Ways to get rid of social media addiction. |
C.A personal experience with the virtual world. |
D.Drawbacks of social media outweigh benefits. |
【推荐3】It was a warm summer afternoon in mid-July at the Jersey shore. My four-year-old son and I hit the sand and started our adventure with bucket in hand.
I remembered the days not so long ago when a trip to the beach was just unbearable for my little boy. His sensitivities to sights, sounds, and touches would prevent us from enjoying everyday activities. My son, Will, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD自闭症谱系障碍). However, presently, we were able to walk along the edge of the water, looking for seashells to fill our red sandcastle-shaped bucket.
Will began picking up whatever shells he saw lying in the sand. After a while, I looked into the bucket and saw nothing but broken shells. “Will,” I said softly, “all of these shells are broken. You need to find shells like this,” I continued, as I held up a perfectly shaped clamshell with patience. Will gave me a puzzled look and continued on his way, gathering whatever shells he came upon.
I stopped, but this time I asked in a stern voice, “Will, why do you keep filling our bucket with broken shells?” He looked up at me with his big blue eyes and replied, “Mom, these shells are broken, but they are still beautiful.” He began pulling out different shells and commenting on their uniqueness. “This one is broken, but look, it has the color purple on it. Mom, none of yours have purple on them,” he said with such pride.
“And, Mom, this one looks like a smile when you hold it this way,” he said as he reached for another broken shell. “It reminds me of a clown. This one is round like the sun, and these ones are stuck together like butterfly wings...” my eyes gradually filled with tears.
“You’re right, Will,” I agreed. We walked along the beach, collecting only broken shells in our bucket and admiring their beauty.
1. What kept Will from going to the beach in the first place?A. Lack of company. | B.Time limits. | C.Personal preference. | D.His medical condition. |
A.Confused | B.Proud | C.Serious | D.Gentle |
A.Because he was into the shells of enormous sizes. |
B.Because he knew purple was the rarest color for seashells. |
C.Because he regarded the purple shell unique though broken. |
D.Because he was reminded of his favorite toy at home. |
A.Chance favors those who are well prepared. | B.Beauty can still be found in imperfection. |
C.Happiness in life is to move forward. | D.Experience is the father of wisdom. |
【推荐1】You are seated in class as your teacher explains and points things out on the white board. You accidentally dropped your pencil on the floor. As you lean over to pick up your pencil, your cell phone falls out of your coat pocket! Luckily you catch it without your teacher seeing, but it is in plain view of the video camera's shiny lens (镜头) that points straight at you. The classroom phone rings, and after a brief conversation, your teacher walks over to your desk and kneels down beside you. “About that cell phone of yours. …” How did that get you in trouble? How could it possibly be a good idea to put cameras in classrooms?
When students are in their classrooms, teachers are in the classroom too, usually. But when a teacher goes out of the classroom, what usually happens is either everything goes on as usual, or the students talk a little more. It is the teacher's job to keep people quiet. If something horrible happened, somebody in class would usually report it, or it would just be obvious to the teacher when he came back that something had happened.
If we already have cameras in the halls, why spend the money to get thirty more cameras for all the different classrooms? Our school district already has a low budget, so we would be spending money on something completely unnecessary.
Different students react differently when there is a camera in the room. Some students get nervous, trying hard to stay focused on their work with a camera focused on them. 90% of students say that they do better work when they are calmer, and cameras are not going to help. Other students look at cameras as a source of entertainment. These students will do things such as wave at the camera, make faces, or say hi to the people watching through the camera. This could be a big distraction for others who are trying to learn and participate in class.
Instead of solving problems, cameras would cause the problems. That is why I disagree with the idea of putting cameras in classrooms. This plan should not be put to action.
1. How does the author show his point of view in the first paragraph?A.By analyzing the causes. | B.By describing a scene. |
C.By making a comparison. | D.By trying an experiment. |
A.It keeps everything in its usual state. |
B.It is a waste of money and unnecessary. |
C.It helps teachers watch over students' behavior. |
D.It costs more than putting cameras in school halls. |
A.They help students calm down. |
B.They force students to learn more. |
C.They make classes more lively and interesting. |
D.They take students ' attention away from their study. |
Enough "meaningless drivel". That’s the message from a group of members of the UK government who have been examining how social media firms like LinkedIn gather and use social media data.
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report, released last week, has blamed firms for making people sign up to long incomprehensible legal contracts and calls for an international standard or kitemark (认证标记) to identify sites that have clear terms and conditions.
"The term and conditions statement that we all carelessly agree to is meaningless drivel to anyone," says Andrew Miller, the chair of the committee. Instead, he says, firms should provide a plain-English version of their terms. The simplified version would be checked by a third party and awarded a kitemark if it is an accurate reflection of the original.
It is not yet clear who would administer the scheme, but the UK government is looking at introducing it on a voluntary basis. "we need to think through how we make that work in practice," says Miller.
Would we pay any more attention to a kitemark? "I think if you went and did the survey, people would like to think they would," says Nigel Shadbolt at the University of Southampton, UK, who studies open data. "We do know people worry a lot about the inappropriate use of their information." But what would happen in practice is another matter, he says.
Other organisations such as banks ask customers to sign long contracts they may not read or understand, but Miller believes social media requires special attention because it is so new. "We still don’t know how significant the long-term impact is going to be of unwise things that kids put on social media that come back and bite them in 20 years’ time," he says.
Shadbolt, who gave evidence to the committee, says the problem is that we don’t know how companies will use our data because their business models and uses of data are still evolving. Large collections of personal information have become valuable only recently, he says.
The shock and anger when a social media firm does something with data that people don’t expect, even if users have apparently permission, show that the current situation isn’t working. If properly administered, a kitemark on terms and conditions could help people know what exactly they are signing up to. Although they would still have to actually read them.
1. What does the phrase " meaningless drivel" in paragraphs 1 and 3 refer to?
A.Legal contracts that social media firms make people sign up to. |
B.Warnings from the UK government against unsafe websites. |
C.Guidelines on how to use social media websites properly. |
D.Insignificant data collected by social media firms. |
A.social media firms would conduct a survey on the kitemark scheme |
B.people would pay as much attention to a kitemark as they think |
C.a kitemark scheme would be workable on a nationwide scale |
D.the kitemark would help companies develop their business models |
A.their users consist largely of kids under 20 years old |
B.the language in their contracts is usually harder to understand |
C.the information they collected could become more valuable in future |
D.it remains unknown how users’ data will be taken advantage of |
A.think carefully before posting anything onto such websites |
B.read the terms and conditions even if there is a kitemark |
C.take no further action if they can find a kitemark |
D.avoid providing too much personal information |
A.Say no to social media? |
B.New security rules in operation? |
C.Accept without reading? |
D.Administration matters! |
“Have a nice day. Next!” This version(版本) of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same tone with a fixed procedure.They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.
The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say. “Oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”
The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.
Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.
1. How does the author understand Maxie’s word?
A.Maxie really wishes the author a good day. |
B.Maxie shows her anxiety to the author. |
C.Maxie encourages the author to stay happy. |
D.Maxie really worries about the author’s security (安全). |
A.The salesgirl is rude. |
B.The salesgirl is bored. |
C.The salesgirl cares about me. |
D.The salesgirl says the words as a routine(惯例). |
A.express respect to you |
B.give his blessing to you |
C.try to be friendly to you |
D.share his pleasure with you |
A.Have a nice day—a meaningless expression |
B.Have a nice day—a Heart-warming Greeting |
C.Have a nice day—a Social Custom |
D.Have a nice day—a Polite Ending of a Conversation |