1 . Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn't mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or another, you'll have to stand up and say—problems, I don't want you in my life.
But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.
Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help.
Write your problems.
Don't lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don't lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family…you should still have faith.
Your problems aren't the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there are another one million people whose problems are huger than yours.
Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.
A.Of course, we've been fighting troubles ever since we were born. |
B.When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it? |
C.Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don't want a real person to talk with. |
D.But the truth is that when you talk about it, you're setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. |
E.We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack. |
F.Tell yourself:when they can deal with them, why can't I? |
G.With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose. |
2 . The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must
Supporters claim that there are many
In my view, service learning is a great way to
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3 . You cannot judge a book by looking at its cover! That's what a group of parents and students in Hangzhou has found out this term.
When they came to school in September, the students were shocked to learn that their class teacher was to be a P.E. teacher. How could someone who teaches table tennis and basketball know anything about academics? Their parents were equally worried and pressured the school to replace ''Miss Muscle'' with a ''Miss Brain. '' However, the principal(校长) did not give in to the pressure and now the parents and students are happy that the school firmly insisted.
After three months, the P.E. teacher, whose name is actually Miss Su, has turned out to be a wonderful class teacher. She is intelligent, kind and helpful. She is a good leader who keeps her students active in their studies and participate in school activities. And she has won the parents over with her real caring for their children. In other words, Miss Su, the P. E. teacher, is ''pretty extraordinary. ''
The early negative reaction against Miss Su is an example of bias(偏见). A ''bias'' is wrong in thinking that has an influence on a person's opinions and decisions. For example, in business, tall men are more likely to be bosses. In the United States, anyone who is above 190 centimeters tall can expect to have a higher salary and to get more promotions than his shorter co-workers. Similarly, women have a difficult time climbing the career ladder because their bosses(mostly men!) think that women lack leadership skills and the necessary toughness to make difficult decisions. Neither of these opinions is based on facts or the talents of the individual. They're just bias.
1. What seemed to be the parents' early reaction to Miss Su?A.They were excited. | B.They were amazed. |
C.They were worried. | D.They were interested. |
A.She is an excellent P. E. teacher. |
B.She was finally removed. |
C.She really cared about her students. |
D.The headmaster was proved to be wrong. |
A.tall men are usually excellent | B.people are often judged with bias |
C.opinions should be based on facts | D.women lack leadership skills |
A.Disagreeable. | B.Acceptable. |
C.Careless. | D.Curious. |
4 . Rich and Famous
Twenty years ago the most common ambition of American children was to be a teacher, followed by working in banking and finance, and then medicine. But today’s situation is quite different.
According to experts, young people desire these jobs largely because of the wealth and the fame.
In spite of these disadvantages, there is greater ambition than ever among young people to achieve that status. They are not satisfied just making a living—they want to be rich and famous. Globally, more and more TV shows provide talent competitions where winners can achieve their goals in just a few weeks or months.
While many people argue that there is nothing wrong with having such ambitions, others feel that this trend will finally lead to dissatisfaction as more and more people are unable to reach their goals.
A.In many ways this has been brought about by the celebrity culture. |
B.People no longer have a sense of satisfaction once their goals have been achieved. |
C.Besides, it can be difficult for them to adapt back to a normal everyday life. |
D.The younger generation don’t favor these professions any more. |
E.Unfortunately, they do not always have a positive effect on people’s life. |
F.The reason is that they don’t realize it takes talent and hard work to be rich and famous. |
G.This quick way of gaining wealth and fame creates a celebrity culture among people. |
5 . Grandparents Answer a Call
As a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused.Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.
No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even President Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents.com, 83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama’s family.
“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when you’re raising children.”
Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.
1. Why was Garza’s move a success?A.It strengthened her family ties. |
B.It improved her living conditions. |
C.It enabled her to make more friends. |
D.It helped her know more new places. |
A.17% expressed their support for it. |
B.Few people responded sympathetically. |
C.83% believed it had a bad influence. |
D.The majority thought it was a trend. |
A.They were unsure of themselves. |
B.They were eager to raise more children. |
C.They wanted to live away from their parents. |
D.They had little respect for their grandparents. |
A.Make decisions in the best interests of their own. |
B.Ask their children to pay more visits to them. |
C.Sacrifice for their struggling children. |
D.Get to know themselves better. |
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today's stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world's attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature!
According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities—famous people—worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his soldout readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain(抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about filmstars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren't all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.
1. It can be learned from the passage that stars today ________.
A.are often misunderstood by the public |
B.can no longer have their privacy protected |
C.spend too much on their public appearance |
D.care little about how they have come into fame |
A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired. |
B.The problem faced by celebrities has a long history. |
C.Wellknown actors are usually targets of tabloids. |
D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers. |
A.Availability of modern media. |
B.Inadequate social recognition. |
C.Lack of favorable chances. |
D.Huge population of fans. |
A.Sincere. | B.Sceptical. |
C.Disapproving. | D.Sympathetic. |