I was asked to do a new project last week. On Friday morning on my way to work,I suddenly remembered that I had spent the past six weeks without considering that I had a week’s vacation planned during that time. I was very disappointed with myself for not remembering it. The fact is that I was not paying enough attention to my driving and I did not come to a complete stop at the stop sign in front of a school. I was so distracted (思想不集中的)that I didn’t even notice I had a policeman on my tail with his lights flashing. Finally I looked in my mirror and caught on.
The policeman was rude and took my papers. Fortunately,I had everything up to date and since I had never had a ticket before,there was nothing for him to do but write me a ticket. While I was sitting there in the seat of “shame”,I felt bad. If I had been that distracted and a child had run onto the road,perhaps I would have not reacted as well as I could have. It was a wake-up call.
People at work asked me if I tried to talk my way out of it. Frankly,it never occurred to me. I felt guilty. Now I no longer have a clean driving record. Please be careful out there,as a moment’s distraction can lead to tragedy.
1. What is this passage mainly about?
A.The writer’s most unforgettable experience. |
B.How the writer got her first ticket. |
C.An accident caused by the writer. |
D.Why the writer is always so careful. |
A.people who are crazy about driving cars |
B.a club for drivers without much experience |
C.people who get tickets for breaking traffic rules |
D.a club for people to talk about their driving stories |
A.Planning how to spend the vacation. |
B.Thinking of the forgotten vacation. |
C.Thinking about her work. |
D.Missing her children. |
A.what is really important to her |
B.how to deal with policemen |
C.to enjoy the small things in life |
D.to be much more careful |
Several yards away, Frank, 43, and his girlfriend, Jennifer, found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop.They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.
But when he heard the scream, followed by someone yelling, "Oh, my God, she fell in!" Frank didn't hesitate.He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails."No! Not you! his girlfriend screamed after him.
She was right to be alarmed.By the time Frank reached Lisa, he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming.The train was about 20 seconds from the station.
It was hard to lift her.She was just out.But he managed to raise her four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the arms and drag her away from the edge.That was where Lisa briefly re-gained consciousness, felt herself being pulled along the ground, and saw someone else holding her purse.
Lisa thought she' d been robbed.A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head.And she tried to talk but she couldn't, and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.
Police and fire officials soon arrived, and Frank told the story to an officer.Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40 - minute train ride downtown - just as he had been seconds after the rescue, which made her think about her reaction at the time."I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die."she explained.
1. What was the most probable cause for Lisa' s weakness?
A.She had run a long way. |
B.She felt hot in the subway. |
C.She had done a lot of work. |
D.She had donated blood the night before. |
A.Because they would miss their train. |
B.Because he didn't see the train coming. |
C.Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift. |
D.Because she was afraid the train would kill him. |
A.By lifting her to the platform. |
B.By helping her rise to her feet. |
C.By pulling her along the ground. |
D.By dragging her away from the edge. |
A.warn us of the danger in the subway |
B.show us how to save people in the subway |
C.tell us about a subway rescue |
D.report a traffic accident |
By putting thoughts into words,you are telling yourself the logic(逻辑)behind what you think,feel,or only partly understand. Often,explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words,you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power”.
Try this experiment. Explain how you’ll increase your brain power,even if you have no idea how right now. Just start with anything,and create an explanation. For example,start with “I’ll learn chess,” or “I’ll read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help. You’ll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan,and if you actually do this,you’ll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now.
Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember. Many,if not most,highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head,but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you’re working on a big project,you’ll probably have more success.
Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. That’s an extreme example,but if you are learning something new,write a letter to a friend about it,and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem,why you want to solve it,and why it is worth solving,and
Writers don’t always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often,they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try.
1. What would be the best title for the text?
A.A Way on How to Write |
B.Increase Your Brain Power Through Writing |
C.Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing |
D.How to Start Your Writing |
A.the increase of your brain power |
B.the ability to remember |
C.the development of your interest in study |
D.the better understanding of a topic |
A.you are already successful |
B.you still need to work hard |
C.writing can help you walk half way |
D.writing is important to solve problems |
A.To advise readers to start their writing. |
B.To explain the importance of writing. |
C.To persuade readers to become writers. |
D.To increase readers’ brain power. |
Students also expressed a common hope for greater understanding and care and said they were always ready to give a hand to those in need.
Some researchers think that mottoes can play an important part in children’s growth and they say that a good motto can help children develop a better character.
1. The study shows _________.
A.which university should have mottoes |
B.what poems are popular |
C.how many students like the motto “Believe yourself.” |
D.the majority of the students like to choose their favorite mottoes |
A.about 78% | B.about 57% | C.about 16% | D.about 8% |
A.going on to improve rapidly |
B.growing by oneself continuously |
C.making oneself better and perfect continuously |
D.becoming better without having a break |
A.Mottoes and Character Developing | B.Students and Poet |
C.Mottoes and Learning | D.Understanding Care |
Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.
It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “I’m not going to bother now. I had enough of shops and I’m going home.”
The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk.” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.
Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.
What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone
1. .
The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means .
A.interested | B.disappointed | C.astonished | D.frightened |
Which of the following could be the best title of the story?
A.A Piece of Lucky Feather | B.A Surprise Christmas Gift |
C.The Boring Shopping Experience | D.The Unforgettable Big Hug |
How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?
A.Worried. | B.Satisfied. | C.Grateful | D.Proud. |
What can we learn from the story?
A.Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment. |
B.A simple action can bring other people happiness. |
C.Being patient will decrease the waiting time. |
D.Life without hope and faith is a full thing. |
6 . Armed with two overpacked suitcases,we arrived at the airport just in time for my flight.As I watched her unload my luggage,I could see the
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Born barely fifteen months
The plane shook
Immediately I
I read about my sister's comings and goings during the flight.Even though a large ocean
A.honesty | B.concern | C.sadness | D.satisfaction |
A.abroad | B.home | C.again | D.along |
A.remember | B.remind | C.miss | D.think of |
A.was out | B.was off | C.left off | D.left away |
A.smiling | B.sneezing | C.sighing | D.sobbing |
A.courage | B.energy | C.idea | D.spirit |
A.before | B.after | C.between | D.apart |
A.curiosity | B.anxiety | C.sympathy | D.worry |
A.about | B.across | C.down | D.up |
A.No | B.Yes | C.Sorry | D.Certain |
A.surprised | B.bored | C.attracted | D.interested |
A.until | B.unless | C.though | D.since |
A.hardly | B.slightly | C.weakly | D.heavily |
A.spread | B.thrown | C.dropped | D.pushed |
A.turned | B.went | C.bent | D.looked |
A.familiar | B.unfamiliar | C.important | D.unimportant |
A.knew | B.saw | C.observed | D.recognized |
A.when | B.that | C.then | D.this |
A.keeping | B.writing | C.using | D.making |
A.faced | B.separated | C.surrounded | D.blocked |