1 . Some of the greatest moments in human history were fueled by emotional intelligence. When Martin Luther King. Jr. presented his dream, he chose language that would stir the hearts of his audience. Delivering this electrifying(震撼性的) message required emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions.

Emotional intelligence has been highly recommended by leaders, policymakers, and educators as the solution to a wide range of social problems. If we can teach our children to manage emotions, the argument goes, we'll have less bullying and more cooperation. If we can cultivate emotional intelligence among leaders and doctors, we'll have more caring workplaces and more compassionate healthcare.

Emotional intelligence is important, but the uncontrolled enthusiasm has obscured (掩盖)a dark side. New evidence shows that when people sharpen their emotional skills, they become better at manipulating (把持) others. When you're good at controlling your own emotions, you can hide your true feelings. When you know what others are feeling, you can motivate them to act against their own best interests.

Social scientists have begun to document this dark side of emotional intelligence. In a research led by University of professor Jochen Menges, when a leader gave an inspiring speech filled with emotion. the audience was less likely to scrutinize (细察) the message and remembered of the content. Ironically(讽刺的是) audience members were so moved by the speech that they claimed to recall more of it.

The authors call this the awestruck effect, but it might just as easily be described as the dumbstruck effect. One observer reflected that Hitler's persuasive impact came from his ability to strategically express emotions—he would "ear open his heart—and these emotions affected his followers to the point that they would"stop thinking critically and just emote.”

Leaders who master emotions can rob us of our capacities to reason. If their values are out of step with our own. the results can be destructive. New evidence suggests that when people have self-serving motives (动机), emotional intelligence becomes a weapon for manipulating others. In a study led by the University of Toronto psychologist Stephane Cote, university employees filled out a survey about their Machiavellian(不择手段的) tendencies, and took a test measuring their knowledge about effective strategies for managing emotions. Then, Cote's team assessed how often the employees deliberately undermined (逐渐削弱) their colleagues. The employees involved in the most harmful behaviors were Machiavellians with high emotional intelligence. They used their emotional skills to lower the dignity of their peers for personal gain.

Shining a light on this dark side of emotional intelligence is one mission of a research team led University College London professor Martin Kilduff. According to these experts, emotional intelligence helps people disguise (伪装) one set of emotions while expressing another for personal Professor Kiiduit's team writes,""The strategic disguise of one's own emotions and the manipulation of others' emotions for strategic ends are behaviors evident not only on Shakespeare's stage but also in the offices and corridors where power and influence are traded.”

Of course, people aren't always using emotional intelligence for nefarious ends. More often than not, emotional skills are simply instrumental tools for goal accomplishment. A research team discovered that founder Anita Roddick used emotional intelligence to inspire her employees fundraise for charity. As Roddick explained, "Whenever particular project we always tried to break their hearts we wanted to persuade our staff to support a particular project we always tried to break their hearts.”

There is growing recognition that emotional intelligence--like any skill--can be used for good or evil. So if we're going to teach emotional intelligence in schools and develop it at work, we need to   consider the values that go along with it and where it's actually useful.

1. Why does the author mention Martin Luther King, Jr?

A．To honor the great leader for his courage.

B．To recommend his speech to other leaders.

C．To impress the readers with a major topic.

D．To advocate a society with fewer problems.

2. Which of the following belongs to a dark side of emotional intelligence?

A．Developing the capability to control one's own emotion.

B．Inducing people to do what brings disadvantages to them.

C．Appealing to the audience to concentrate and remember more.

D．Encouraging the moved audience to a more of the speech.

3. What is the dumbstruck effect of Hitler's emotional intelligence?

A．His followers would tear open their hearts to him.

B．His followers would express emotions strategically.

C．His followers would lose the ability to reason properly.

D．His followers would develop the self-serving motives.

4. How do people use their emotional intelligence for personal gain?

A．They disguise their emotions to earn others' trust.

B．They help their colleagues to build up confidence.

C．They present their strategic behaviors on the stage.

D．They lower their own dignity to gain popularity.

5. Which may mean the same as the underlined word in Paragraph 8?

A．Immoral.	B．Unimportant.
C．Illegal.	D．Uncontrollable.

6. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．The benefits of emotional intelligence

B．The ways of disguising one's emotions

C．The reasons for using emotional skills

D．The dark side of emotional intelligence

2 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship． In order to have friends， you have to be a friend． But how can you be a good friend at school？

Listen ﹣ Listen when they are talking． Don't say anything unless they ask you a question． Sometimes it's not necessary for you to have anything to say； they just need someone to talk to about their feelings．

Help them ﹣ If your friend is ever in need of something， be there to help them． You should try to put them first， but make sure you don't do everything they want you to do． Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one． Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need．

Be there for them ﹣ Be there for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times． Marilyn Monroe， a famous U．S． actor， once said， "I often make mistakes． Sometimes I am out of control， but if you can't stay with me at my worst， you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best．" Always remember this! If you don't want to stay with your friends when they're in hard times， then you don't deserve to be with them when they're having a good time!

Make plans ﹣ Try to make plans with your friends． Go shopping， go for ice cream， have a party， go to a movie and so on． Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy． By planning things together， you both can have a good time． And you'll remember these things when you're all old!

1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings， you should　 　．

A．give him or her some advice

B．calm him or her down

C．just listen unless asked

D．share your feelings as well

2. When we provide help for our friends， we should　 　．

A．put them before ourselves

B．try to do everything for them

C．change their bad habits first

D．ignore their faults

3. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe's words？

A．Life without a friend is death．

B．A friend is easier lost than found．

C．A man is known by his friends．

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed．

4. What is probably the best title for the test？

A．How to find a good friend．

B．How to be a good friend．

C．How to help friends in trouble．

D．How to make more friends．

3 . When I was in middle school, I tried my best to be popular. However, one afternoon, I had a(n) ____ with my mother, which changed my mind eventually.

We were sitting in the dining area of a local restaurant. I told her that I wanted to be ____. She asked me why I felt that way. ____, I had never stopped to think about why I felt the need to fit in. I ____ did.

My mother told me a story. My grandmother made her several ____ sweater vests. Although those were hardly “in style”, my mother really ____ to wear them. What was surprising was that many other female students at my mother’s school began ____ sweater vests after a few weeks. My mother had started a ____. What she wore became fashionable because the other students saw the ____ with which she dressed.

At that time, the information was too much for a thirteen-year-old girl to ____. I didn’t believe her. I thought my mother was ____. So I continued to wear the same clothes, seeking popularity as usual — I had not yet seen the ____ at the end of a dark tunnel (隧道)then. However, our conversation that day ____ over and over in my mind.

I thought long and carefully, and then I ____ that my mother’s words might have some ____. I began to check my wardrobe (衣柜) to find which items I’d bought because I truly like them. I also____ my actions, trying to determine how many of them I wore to ____ the crowd. Gradually, I found myself ____ less and less what people thought about me. I was greatly ____.

The conversation I had with my mother was a ____ lesson for me. Sometimes swimming against the current can only make me stronger.

1.

A．appointment

B．conversation

C．celebration

D．argument

2.

A．popular

B．generous

C．cautious

D．polite

3.

A．Fortunately

B．Similarly

C．Surprisingly

D．Anxiously

4.

A．merely

B．suitably

C．completely

D．temporarily

5.

A．expensive

B．fashionable

C．perfect

D．comfortable

6.

A．pretended

B．loved

C．refused

D．afforded

7.

A．weaving

B．drawing

C．wearing

D．selling

8.

A．trend

B．campaign

C．project

D．fight

9.

A．shock

B．embarrassment

C．charm

D．benefit

10.

A．release

B．mix

C．deliver

D．chew

11.

A．mistaken

B．right

C．rude

D．patient

12.

A．color

B．light

C．rule

D．shadow

13.

A．rang

B．shouted

C．shook

D．fled

14.

A．remembered

B．denied

C．wondered

D．realized

15.

A．difficulty

B．truth

C．explanations

D．limitation

16.

A．got rid of

B．fit in with

C．looked back on

D．put up with

17.

A．upset

B．please

C．hurt

D．honor

18.

A．respecting

B．regretting

C．caring

D．hating

19.

A．curious

B．puzzled

C．disappointed

D．relieved

20.

A．simple

B．creative

C．common

D．valuable

4 . It seems that no one can live a happy life without friendship. While a great number of people expect others to be their friends, they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.

Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always depend on one another to speak and act honestly.

Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.

Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with each other. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so that you can understand the problem better.

No two friendships are exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.

1. Some friendships don’t last long because ________.

A．there are too many people who want to make friends

B．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others

C．some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back

D．they don’t know friendship is something important

2. According to the passage, honesty is ________.

A．a necessary part of friendship	B．more important than anything else
C．as important as money	D．something impossible

3. Which of the following isn’t talked about in the passage?

A．You should tell your friends the truth.

B．Sharing your mind with your friends is valuable.

C．Discussing your problems with your friends often helps to solve the problem.

D．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.

4. The best title of this passage is ________.

A．Honesty Is the Best Rule	B．A Friend in Need Is a Friend indeed
C．How to Be Friends	D．Three Important Points in Life

5 . My old friend Judy who worked at our local Wal-fart, had been down a pretty rough road. However, she somehow had maintained her _______ and cheerful outlook on life.

Every time I _______ other, I felt a pull in my heart to do _______ to help. I just couldn’t figure out what it was that I was _______ to do.

Christmas was coming. This morning I was _______   by and turned in. I had Christmas cards in my car from work. I pulled one out and _______   it to her. I placed a gift of cash inside the card – more cash than I had ever given anyone but the _______ in my heart said, “Yes! Do it!”

I went up to customer service and said to the clerk _______ there, “I’m looking for my friend, Judy.” He said, “OK, she is here. I’ll _______ her for you.”
When my friend __________ I said with a smile “Here is a card for you.” She asked, “Should I __________ it here?”

“Sure,” I __________ . She opened it and tears came to her eyes. She burst out a cry of __________   “Oh, thank you! I wasn’t going to be able to give my girls Christmas gifts at all this year.”

It was __________   for me to see her happiness and it was also good to know I had finally __________   how I was supposed to help her. __________ she did next made me know I had done the right thing. She called me later to thank me again, __________   “It was too much, so I shared it __________   two other women at work who were not going to have Christmas gifts for their children __________. I hope you don’t mind.”

My heart swelled with joy knowing I had done something that was passed on right __________   it was meant to go.

1.

A．negative

B．uncertain

C．positive

D．objective

2.

A．thought

B．talked

C．learnt

D．accused

3.

A．everything

B．nothing

C．anything

D．something

4.

A．persuaded

B．required

C．supposed

D．advised

5.

A．driving

B．walking

C．running

D．standing

6.

A．presented

B．addressed

C．copied

D．passed

7.

A．push

B．press

C．dream

D．pull

8.

A．speaking

B．working

C．wandering

D．lying

9.

A．call

B．sign

C．inform

D．remind

10.

A．showed up

B．turned around

C．looked out

D．settled in

11.

A．seal

B．fold

C．open

D．wrote

12.

A．ordered

B．answered

C．demanded

D．suggested

13.

A．shock

B．doubt

C．delight

D．shame

14.

A．regretful

B．unbelievable

C．shocking

D．wonderful

15.

A．put out

B．figure out

C．take out

D．bring out

16.

A．As

B．That

C．What

D．Which

17.

A．saying

B．requesting

C．announcing

D．confirming

18.

A．for

B．to

C．on

D．with

19.

A．too

B．also

C．either

D．still

20.

A．how

B．why

C．where

D．when

6 . Tips for taking care of friendships

Some people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.

Send handwritten notes

Just find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it.     1     Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.

Be active in contacting friends

Many people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you don’t really care about your friend.     2     Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.

Call up friends

Electronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friend’s voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up friends and check in with them.     3    . Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.

Give meaningful gifts

Put some thought into the gifts you give a friend.     4    . In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit.

    5    

People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict（冲突）. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.

A．Talk things out

B．Get together with friends

C．The phone calls don’t have to be long

D．The presents don’t have to be large or expensive

E．This will really stand out in your friend’s mailbox

F．Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthier

G．Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing

7 . How parents can help with cyberbullying（网络欺凌）?

43% of kids have been bullied online. One in four has had it happen more than once.70% of students reported seeing frequent bullying online. Many studies suggest that cyberbullying has become a serious problem worldwide and makes many kids suffer.     1    .

Let teachers know about the situation. Many schools have protocols（协议）for responding to cyberbullying. Before reporting the problem, let your children know what you want to do so that you can make a plan that makes you both feel comfortable.

Encourage your children not to respond to cyberbullying, because doing so just fuels the fire and makes the situation worse.     2    . Instead, you should keep the threatening messages, pictures, and texts, which can be used as evidence for the bully’s parents, schools, or even the police.

Limit your kids’ access to the Internet. Though hurtful, many kids who are bullied can’t resist the temptation（诱惑）to check websites or phones to see if there are new messages.     3    . Many websites and smartphones include parental control options that allow parents to control kids’ online life.

    4    . Follow your children on social media sites, but do not make comments or post anything on your children’s whereabouts online.     5    . And also tell them why it’s a bad idea to share it online.

A．Know your kids’ online world.

B．But that doesn’t mean you can do nothing.

C．Remind your kids of the seriousness of cyberbullying.

D．Make sure your kids figure out what to do about it.

E．Talk to them about the importance of private information.

F．So if you know how to deal with it, things will get much better.

G．Keep the computer in a public place and set limits on the use of cell phones.

8 . Making Peace with Your Parents

As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are increasing.     1     Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are all out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.

For example, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now.     2     Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening.     3     Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without getting things ugly.     4     How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-maker—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies and go shopping—just like their teenagers!

What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky?     5     You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear. Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.

A．You may consider seeking outside help.

B．And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.

C．You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.

D．Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do.

E．And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.

F．It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.

G．You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.

9 . Living with other people can be difficult, especially when each person has their own ideas about how they want to live.     1     Taking a few simple steps will help you share your living space harmoniously.

Discuss your expectations ahead of time.

    2    . This applies to finances, food, possessions, use of common areas, loud activities or parties, quiet hours and so on.

Divide up responsibilities.

Make a plan to divide up responsibilities and chores(家常杂务) between you and your roommate. For example, if your roommate is a good cook and you are not,    3    . It may also be a good idea to set up a chores schedule, where you will take turns cleaning the bathroom, taking out the trash and so on.

    4    .

Not everyone has the same ideas about day to day living as you do. Take your roommate's feelings into consideration. For instance, if you re dying to throw a party on Thursday night but your roommate has a final early the next morning, agree to postpone the party till Friday evening, instead.

Communicate effectively.

Communication is key in making the relationship work. If a problem comes up, it's better to talk about it right away than to ignore it. For example, say "Chris, it upsets me when I wake

up to find all the milk gone. If you use the last of something, can you please add it to the list?" If you simply cannot communicate openly and there is tension all the time,    5    .

A．Be prepared to compromise

B．Create a roommate agreement on Internet use

C．ask him or her to cook if you'll clean up afterward

D．you may as well find a new roommate

E．Talk about what each of you needs and wants from the other in advance

F．People may have different religious or political views that could cause conflict

G．Though having a roommate can be challenging, it can also be enjoyable and fun

10 . My husband hasn’t stopped laughing about a funny thing that happened to me. It’s funny now but it wasn’t at the time.

Last Friday, after doing all the family shopping in town, I wanted a rest before catching the train, so I bought a newspaper and some chocolate and went into the station coffee shop—that was a cheap self-service place with long tables to sit at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, put the newspaper and chocolate on the table to keep a place, and went to get a cup of coffee.

When I went back with the coffee, there was someone in the next seat. It was one of those wild-looking youngsters, with dark glasses and worn clothes, and hair colored bright red at the front. Not so unusual these days. What did surprise me was that he’d started to eat my chocolate!

Naturally, I was annoyed. However, to avoid trouble and really I was rather uneasy about him—I just looked down at the front page of the newspaper, tasted my coffee and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me closely. Then he took a second piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I didn’t dare to start an argument. When he took a third piece, I felt more angry than uneasy. I thought, “Well, I shall have the last piece.” And I got it.

The boy gave me a strange look, then stood up. As he left he shouted out, “This woman’s crazy!” Everyone stared. That was embarrassing enough, but it was worse when I finished my coffee and got ready to leave. My face went red—as red as his hair—when I realized I’d made a mistake. It wasn’t my chocolate that he’d been taking. There was mine, unopened, just under my newspaper.

1. The woman telling the story ________.

A．always went shopping with her family on Fridays

B．had been very busy and needed some time to recover

C．wanted a newspaper and some chocolate to take home to her family

D．bought some chocolate so that she could keep a place at the table

2. When the woman saw the boy go on eating the chocolate, she felt ________.

A．too tired to start an argument

B．too shy to look in the boy’s direction

C．more and more disappointed at losing the chocolate

D．more and more angry with the boy

3. The woman’s face turned red ________.

A．because she realized that she had been quite wrong about the boy

B．because she realized that the boy was poor and angry

C．because she saw everyone staring at her

D．because she hated being shouted at

4. From the story we can see the woman ________.

A．was crazy	B．was being careless
C．was careless and selfish	D．often made mistakes