1 . Shyness can have a huge effect on your life.
Make eye contact with everyone you talk to. It is so easy to look at the floor, the ceiling, anywhere but into the other person’s eyes. Looking directly at someone makes them see you in a different light. If they think you are confident, you will become more confident! If you find it really hard, look just above the eyes, and they will never know.
Start a conversation with a new person every day. Think of four or five things you could start a conversation with and then find at least one opportunity each day to talk to a new person.
In a word, never give up, keep practising and soon you will be a different person.
A.Just reading tips will not help. |
B.It will make you feel less nervous. |
C.Pay attention to your body language. |
D.It can stop you from making any progress. |
E.Many young people are actually shy in public. |
F.You don’t need to have a deep conversation. |
G.You can have a talk with your parents if necessary. |
2 . As most of us know, talking to and listening to parents don’t always go smoothly. Emotions and past experiences can get in the way. Since communication is a two-way street, some depends on your parents and some of what happens depends on you. The way you talk can influence how well a parent listens to and understands you.
•Be clear and direct.
Be as clear as you can about what you think, feel, and want.
•Be honest.
If you’re always honest, a parent will be likely to believe what you say.
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Using a friendly and respectful tone makes it more likely that parents will listen and take what you say seriously. Of course, this is hard for any of us when we’re feeling heated about something.If you think your emotions might get the better of you, do something to let off steam and calm down before talking.
•Try to understand their point of view.
If you have a disagreement, can you see your parents’ side? If you can, say so.
A.Try not to argue. |
B.Communicate as often as possible. |
C.If you lie, they’ll find it hard to trust you. |
D.Make careful preparations before talking to your parents. |
E.Here are some guidelines to consider how to talk to parents. |
F.Give details that can help parents understand your situation. |
G.Telling your parents that you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to see yours, too. |
3 . There are all kinds of enemies, and one of the arts of living is to learn to tell them apart. There is a kind of enemy who
Let me tell you about one of them. Years ago, I
Pat and Peggy came home
The party was a(n)
A.only | B.ever | C.still | D.never |
A.jumping at | B.getting into | C.comparing with | D.running after |
A.adopted | B.examined | C.adored | D.prevented |
A.formal | B.beautiful | C.strange | D.modern |
A.classmates | B.tutors | C.doctors | D.neighbors |
A.sleeping | B.crying | C.quarreling | D.playing |
A.attending | B.requiring | C.throwing | D.supporting |
A.magically | B.hardly | C.frequently | D.casually |
A.pretty | B.grateful | C.cautious | D.creative |
A.recalled | B.mentioned | C.recommended | D.controlled |
A.guests | B.thoughts | C.enemies | D.thanks |
A.illnesses | B.inspirations | C.excuses | D.opportunities |
A.exchanged | B.combined | C.discovered | D.improved |
A.explanation | B.business | C.attempt | D.success |
A.furthest | B.slowest | C.biggest | D.newest |
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3.你的看法。
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2. 标题已为你写好,不计入总词数。
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5 . My mother passed away when I was two. Two years later, I got a stepmom, Tina. I
I was
Now, at age twenty-five, I’m writing this to show my love and
A.decided | B.failed | C.refused | D.wanted |
A.voice | B.friend | C.mom | D.word |
A.example | B.rest | C.place | D.advice |
A.If | B.When | C.Although | D.Since |
A.polite | B.nice | C.anxious | D.awful |
A.buys | B.cooks | C.makes | D.washes |
A.fun | B.little | C.new | D.crazy |
A.forgetting | B.treating | C.controlling | D.reminding |
A.hardly | B.nearly | C.easily | D.totally |
A.used to | B.filled with | C.freed from | D.confused about |
A.part | B.list | C.wave | D.set |
A.liked | B.stopped | C.kept | D.started |
A.changed | B.dropped | C.forgot | D.included |
A.support | B.worries | C.sorry | D.thanks |
A.possible | B.responsible | C.respectful | D.careful |
6 . Identical Twins Kathy and Sophie arrived at college last year and determined to strike out on independent paths, so they had requested rooms in different dorms. While Kathy got along with her roommate, Sophie was miserable. She and her roommate silently warred over matters ranging from when the lights should be turned off to how the furniture should be arranged. Finally, they divided the room in two and gave up on oral communication. During this time, Sophie kept seeking comfort from Kathy. Before long, the two wanted to live together again. Sophie’s roommate eventually agreed to move out.
Sophie’s ability to solve her dilemma by rooming with her identical twin is unusual, but the conflict she faced is not. Most roommate conflicts spring from such small, annoying differences rather than from grand disagreements over abstract principles. One person likes quiet, while the other person spends two hours a day practicing the trumpet. One eats only organically(有机地) produced vegetables and loves animals, while the other likes wearing fur and enjoys cutting up frogs in biology class.
When personalities don’t mix, the excitement of being away at college can quickly fade away. Moreover, roommates can affect each other’s psychological health. A recent study reports that depression in college roommates is often passed from one person to another.
Many schools have started conflict resolution programs to calm tensions that otherwise can build up like a volcano preparing to explode, finally resulting in physical violence. Some colleges have resorted to “roommate contracts” that all new students fill out and sign after attending a lecture on roommate relations. Students detail behavioral guidelines for their room, including acceptable hours for study and sleep, a policy for use of each other’s possessions. Some schools try to head off the feud before it begins by using computerized matching. Students are put together on the basis of their responses to housing form questions.
1. Why is the twins’ story mentioned?A.To describe college life. |
B.To reveal the relationship of the twins. |
C.To show the love between the sisters. |
D.To present the phenomenon of roommate conflicts. |
A.They have opposite mindsets. | B.They argue over serious matters. |
C.They differ greatly in life values. | D.They hold different preferences in some way. |
A.Difference. | B.Quarrel. | C.Competition. | D.Test. |
A.Identical Twins Living Together Again in Colleges |
B.Roommate Conflicts, Common and Unavoidable? |
C.Roommate Contracts, Useful in Solving Conflicts? |
D.Roommate Conflicts Affecting Students’ Psychology |
7 . Ways to make a great first impression
You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.
● Have a proper handshake
Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left.
● Be on time
When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression.
● Introduce yourself and ask for names
Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way.
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To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you.
A.Make good conversation |
B.Use body language |
C.Repeat the name and use it later in conversation. |
D.It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby. |
E.As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. |
F.You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression. |
G.However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite. |
为何与人合作 | 1. 现代社会必备 2. 可省时间和精力 3. 更多互相学习的机会 |
怎样合作 | 请你发表自己的观点...(至少2点看法) |
1. 适当发挥,不要简单翻译;演讲稿中不得提及考生本人姓名。
2. 词数100左右。开头和结尾已经写好,不计入总数。
3. 参考词汇:合作:cooperate v. 有效地: efficiently adv.
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9 . When you choose a friend, you should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability.
Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries, to think of ways to be helpful. He is, also a good listener.
At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, good friends will be honest to each other and accept each other.
Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favour, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.
When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I’ve found a friend!
1. If you have fair weather friends, what will happen to you?A.You will become rich. | B.You can be sure that you get real friends. |
C.You can get everything when you need help. | D.You will be refused when you get into trouble. |
A.Reliability. | B.Honesty. | C.Understanding. | D.A sense of humour. |
A.cloudy | B.unusual | C.unhappy | D.pleased |
A.the qualities of a friend | B.where to choose friends |
C.how to get along with friends | D.the importance of having a friend |
10 . Friendship is something that everyone needs. Success is nothing without friends. You share life, happiness and sadness. A friend is someone you can depend on in a time of need and that can trust you with every secret he or she has.
So what happens when a friendship of eight years is broken over something out of their control? Does that mean it was never a true friendship to begin with?
My friend and I met in high school and have known each other for nearly eight years. What happened recently broke our lifelong friendship.
This makes me think about what friendship really means. I always thought my friend and I could get through any argument, fight, or the sadness of life. We promised each other we'd always be friends, through thick and thin. We even joked about how we would sit in a circle and laugh at some jokes when we had grandchildren. We always laughed at every little thing.
But then her grandfather passed away (去世) and suddenly our friendship was nothing. It happened so suddenly that I never found out about it until I discovered a note she had written on the Internet. I was sad and hurt that she would post (发帖子) what I told her for other people to see. I understand that she was sad and wanted to vent (发泄) her sadness, but I wish she'd kept everything between us.
I don't understand why she broke our friendship, and I don't think I ever will. I think friendship means we'll always forgive each other for our mistakes. I hope that finally I'll find that true friend who will always be there for me, and I there for her.
1. In Paragraph 1, the author mainly talks about _______A.how to make friends | B.the importance of success |
C.what to share with friends | D.the importance of friendship |
A.whatever it is | B.whatever happened |
C.Sometimes | D.everywhere |
A.The internet. | B.The death of her friend’s grandfather. |
C.Something unhappy between them. | D.Their jokes. |
A.A true friendship. | B.An unsuccessful friend. |
C.The author's idea of friendship. | D.Sharing success with friends. |