【推荐1】Failure is a word that no one wants to hear. It is human beings’ biggest fear yet it is faced by every human being. Sometimes, people’s fear of it is their biggest barrier to success.     1     Here are some tips which can help you get on the positive side of life.

Never give up. Before starting anything that you think will give you success, promise yourself that you will never give up.     2     Remember that it is never too late to do so.

    3     This is the opportunity that you should not let go of. Suppose you are on a football ground. You strike the ball for 9 times in a row and fail. But at the tenth attempt, you succeed. The tenth attempt proves that you have somehow learnt from your mistakes.

Never think that you've got only one plan. The worst thing you can do after failing in some project is thinking that it was the only plan you could ever think of.     4     If Plan A fails, turn to Plan B or Plan C. If you are into achieving something, no one or nothing in this world can stop you.

    5     This is the most important thing that you need to live a happy life. Always think positive. Never let yourself down. Positivity is all we need to grow and establish ourselves in this world.

A．Keep on trying.

B．Keep a positive attitude.

C．Learn from your mistakes.

D．There is always another way.

E．Therefore, you need to learn how to deal with failure.

F．Just as the saying goes, failure is the mother of success.

G．This promise helps make your mind ready for both failure and success.

【推荐2】In our lives. we will have experienced a number of interviews as either interviewee or interviewer. Effective interviews are purposeful, planned and well-structured interactions. To be good at interview is vital to personal development in modern society.     1     The following are the practical guidelines both interviewer and interviewee can benefit from.

Be prepared and confident. Understand the purpose of the interview, anticipate the questions you will ask and be asked, understand your goals and be able to communicate them clearly.     2     If you are not excited by your ideas and abilities, why should anyone else be?

    3     Problems occur in interviews when either the interviewer or the interviewee fails to listen closely to what the other is saying. If participants listen carefully and are not thinking merely about what they plan to say next, the interview has a better chance of being productive.

Practice sending and receiving messages. By its very nature, the interview demands that each party be skillful at sending and receiving verbal messages.     4     Not only must you clearly encode(编码)the messages, you each must be skilled at reading the reactions and checking on the perceptions of the receiver.

Be flexible. Don't over-prepare or just memorize statements. Think things through thoroughly, but be prepared for questions or answers you haven't anticipated.     5    

As we can see, the interview, like any other interpersonal relationship, requires the cooperation skill and commitment of both parties to get effective results.

A．Demonstrate effective listening skills.

B．Reasonable demands of interviewees should be met.

C．However, practicing interview questions can benefit you.

D．It's significant to adjust to the other person's style and pace.

E．Ask and answer questions and express your opinions with enthusiasm.

F．You should also focus on the non-verbal signals sent to you and by you.

G．Thus, mastering the techniques of impression management is necessary.

【推荐1】Many years ago, when I was in high school and working weekends to pay for the extras that my folks couldn’t really afford, I lost my wallet.

My old car needed putting gas in the back. I prepaid and then put my wallet on the bumper(保险杆), and drove off . I hadn’t even had time to miss it when our phone rang and a man asked me if I had lost my wallet. I checked my wallet and to my surprise, I didn’t find it. He asked me to tell him how much money was in it. He then told me where to pick up my wallet.

As I pulled into his driveway, I noticed his handicapped van(残疾人车)and the ramp(斜坡)going up to the house I was thinking that there was no way this man easily got out of his van and got my wallet off the street. He had to pull over, get in his wheelchair, lower the lift, and then pick it up. I was just surprised. I felt grateful.

I knocked on the door and he told me to come in. I thanked him like 10 times for finding my wallet. I was stuck , though. I didn’t want to insult him by offering money, I really felt like offering something. so I asked him if there was anything I could do to repay his kindness, and he said “Just pass it on”. I said I would be certain to do that. I was raised to be honest in any circumstance(状况) and I would have done so, without promising this fellow I would, but I wanted to repay his kindness, so I willingly promised I would.

1. What did the man ask the writer to do?

A．He asked the writer to be careful

B．He asked the writer to pass his kindness on

C．He asked the writer to repay his kindness

D．He asked the writer to be honest

2. What can we learn from the man’s action?

A．Where there is a will, there’s a way

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed

C．Good is rewarded with good

D．Help others, but not ask for anything

3. Which of the following can best describe the man who picked up the writer’s wallet?

A．Loyal	B．Honest
C．Noble	D．Promising

【推荐2】Sure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.

And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to understand the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.

“But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, learning bursts right open” says Evelyn Vuko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column (专栏) called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post newspaper.

In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school life, such as bullying.

As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge (海绵), able to absorb lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that it, in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you make it. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place—to teach!

Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’t learn as well and won’t enjoy being in class.

1. In the passage, the author mainly talks about _______.

A．how to get along well with others

B．the importance of a good relation with teachers

C．how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant

D．how much the students are expected of to get along with teachers

2. “Learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means _______.

A．you find an opening to learning

B．learning becomes easier for you at once

C．there’ll be more problems with learning

D．there’ll be no problems at all with learning

3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The more questions you ask, the higher marks you will get.

B．Many kids can do well without a good relationship with teachers.

C．If you get on well with your teachers, you must have a good result in exams.

D．if you have a good relationship with your teacher, you can turn to him when in trouble.

4. Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?

A．Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do.

B．Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teaching.

C．Though few, there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher.

D．Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies.

【推荐3】If you want to make a difference in your community, be part of something bigger than yourself, or just earn some required volunteer hours, then these organizations with volunteer chances are good choices for you.

Habitat for Humanity

Everyone deserves to have a place they call home. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can play a role in building up your community. Their Habitat Youth Programs accept volunteers between the ages of 5 and 40 for everything from home construction to affordable housing advocacy (宣传).

The Humane Society

Whether you'e a dog person or a cat person, you can join the Humane Society in their fight against animal cruelty. Find volunteer chances in your state, and take part in outreach, phone banking, or helping out at a local shelter.

Meals on Wheels

For those teens who just got their driving license (驾照) and like to get behind the wheel, here's a volunteer chance that will make driving worthwhile. Meals on Wheels is on a duty to meet the nutritional and social needs of the old. 225 million meals have been sent so far. Connect with your local provider to find out how you can take part.

Best Buddies

Volunteer with Best Buddies to help end the social, physical, and economic Isolation（孤立）of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and you'll make some new pals in the process! Join a school chapter or start your own to use friendship as a tool for a wide community.

1. What can you do as a volunteer of Habitat for Humanity?

A．Bring down housing prices

B．Build homes for the community.

C．Prepare teens for their future jobs.

D．Get more teens to join in volunteering.

2. Who does Meals on Wheels offer services to?

A．Old people in need.	B．Drivers on the street.
C．Disabled people suffering hunger.	D．Teens eager for a driving license.

3. Which organization is a good choice for pet lovers?

A．Best Buddies.

B．Meals on Wheels.

C．Habitat for Humanity.

D．The Humane Society.