1 . Our neighbors had a loud party last night. We weren’t
What
And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even when the event went past the
It takes such little effort to make people feel that they
A.located | B.explored | C.challenged | D.invited |
A.trapped | B.impressed | C.annoyed | D.embarrassed |
A.later | B.closer | C.earlier | D.further |
A.disappointing | B.frightening | C.puzzling | D.amazing |
A.phone number | B.room number | C.account number | D.car number |
A.anxiously | B.politely | C.regularly | D.obviously |
A.imagination | B.consideration | C.limitation | D.organization |
A.promised | B.supplied | C.designed | D.compared |
A.stress | B.anxiety | C.worry | D.anger |
A.responsive | B.adaptable | C.continuous | D.respectful |
A.figure | B.succeed | C.matter | D.access |
A.gathering | B.inviting | C.meeting | D.disturbing |
A.noticed | B.delivered | C.explored | D.proved |
A.surrounding | B.appreciation | C.curiosity | D.distance |
A.gratitude | B.apology | C.thoughtfulness | D.inspiration |
2 . John graduated from a key university and he was very good at his major. He wished to find a good job. One day, he went to a company to
Holding the book, the manager
We can learn a(n)
A.response | B.apply | C.research | D.prepare |
A.interviewed | B.contacted | C.questioned | D.appreciated |
A.thrilled | B.grateful | C.enthusiastic | D.confident |
A.called | B.restored | C.answered | D.rang |
A.knowledge | B.arrangements | C.contracts | D.information |
A.picture | B.cover | C.mark | D.character |
A.picked up | B.searched for | C.hung up | D.held up |
A.helpless | B.astonished | C.anxious | D.embarrassed |
A.feedbacks | B.complaints | C.reasons | D.instances |
A.run | B.wander | C.advance | D.walk |
A.facts | B.parts | C.causes | D.details |
A.Seemingly | B.Eventually | C.Unusually | D.Initially |
A.lesson | B.topic | C.idea | D.technique |
A.replace | B.describe | C.determine | D.forecast |
A.significance | B.selection | C.competition | D.balance |
During the gold rush, a man who had been mining for several months decided to quit his job. He hadn’t found any gold yet and the work was becoming
He sold his equipment to another miner who
A.various | B.handsome | C.boring | D.simple |
A.searched for | B.picked up | C.went through | D.watched out |
A.hitting | B.missing | C.losing | D.finding |
A.gave up | B.stirred up | C.caught up | D.broke up |
A.ending | B.success | C.failure | D.result |
4 . I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office and I had my own room with a computer and a garden to
But something
We started a new
I
Looking back, I realize that the hurricane
A.tend to | B.worry about | C.dream of | D.deal with |
A.visited | B.skipped | C.approached | D.swept |
A.invisible | B.unexpected | C.impossible | D.unlucky |
A.invisible | B.hidden | C.broken | D.useful |
A.belief | B.request | C.wealth | D.kindness |
A.really | B.carefully | C.naturally | D.clearly |
A.sold | B.rented | C.showed | D.opened |
A.business | B.project | C.tradition | D.life |
A.reunions | B.gatherings | C.journeys | D.memories |
A.family | B.volunteers | C.community | D.supporters |
A.soon | B.never | C.already | D.also |
A.sister | B.friend | C.student | D.classmate |
A.brought about | B.resulted from | C.made up for | D.got away with |
A.saved | B.controlled | C.enriched | D.recorded |
A.instant | B.effort | C.party | D.disaster |
5 . I’ve heard that it’s better to give than to receive. But I’m here to tell you that the
I was nine when my Dad and Mom
Believe it or not, I took care of everyone in my life, even when I was in worse shape. Once in a while,
Once, when I was a single parent, I took my son to see Santa Claus.
When he
I have received the blessings (祝福) of those whose acts of generosity and
A.effort | B.power | C.force | D.energy |
A.signed up | B.set out | C.moved out | D.made up |
A.awkward | B.confident | C.lonely | D.independent |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.otherwise |
A.requested | B.commanded | C.registered | D.exchanged |
A.return | B.scan | C.share | D.copy |
A.saving | B.spending | C.paying | D.counting |
A.changed | B.meant | C.owed | D.gave |
A.promise | B.challenge | C.insist | D.admit |
A.impressed | B.attracted | C.made | D.realized |
A.as if | B.only if | C.even if | D.if ever |
A.honour | B.determination | C.kindness | D.arrangement |
A.received | B.delivered | C.recognized | D.packed |
A.tough | B.alone | C.anxious | D.frightened |
A.accepting | B.keeping | C.leaving | D.giving |
6 . Yesterday, my daughter had to go to work earlier than usual. Since the gym where I work out is not far from her
At quite an earlier
I know how difficult it is for most people to start
If you’re one of them, you need self discipline (自律) and
It is the same in every other area of life, when you study a foreign language or when you make up your mind to
A.house | B.garage | C.office | D.flat |
A.hour | B.moment | C.time | D.occasion |
A.usually | B.sometimes | C.only | D.seldom |
A.happy | B.surprised | C.excited | D.satisfied |
A.working | B.fighting | C.exercising | D.practising |
A.busy | B.lazy | C.shy | D.afraid |
A.actually | B.simply | C.especially | D.generally |
A.challenge | B.competition | C.afternoon | D.day |
A.recognize | B.realize | C.accept | D.overcome |
A.practice | B.keep | C.forget | D.consider |
A.improves | B.happens | C.finishes | D.exists |
A.remember | B.recall | C.achieve | D.make |
A.exciting | B.important | C.interesting | D.difficult |
A.results | B.facts | C.sights | D.chances |
A.motivation | B.dream | C.need | D.movement |
7 . My phone rang after I boarded a plane. It was my former PhD adviser calling to tell me a preprint had just been posted that identified imperfections in a paper we’d published in Nature. My stomach dropped as he told me the authors of the critique (评论) were demanding a retraction (撤回). I was overcome by a mix of emotions — disbelief, embarrassment, frustration — and wondering what this would mean for my career.
I took out my laptop and logged on the airport WiFi to read the critique myself. It was unpleasant and thorough, pointing out several fundamental imperfections in our methods and the underlying data, which we’d gathered from other studies.
The fallout was swift and intense. I received a flood of emails and messages. Some were from supportive colleagues, while others were critical of our work. As the first author of the paper and the person who had done all of the data analysis, I felt deeply embarrassed by the criticism.
We wrote a draft response, correcting the apparent errors in the data set and defending our methods. However, after receiving feedback from peer reviewers, we decided against publishing our response.
When it became clear that the retraction was unavoidable, I formally offered my resignation to my department head. He didn’t accept it, saying a resignation wasn’t needed considering the errors in the paper were honest mistakes.
The experience helped me grow as a scientist. I learned that it is better to be open and accountable, even if it means admitting mistakes. I can’t expect myself to know everything as a scientist and my work will be stronger if I seek out diverse expertise and opinions.
In the end, the reality is that retractions are a necessary part of the scientific process — and one that shouldn’t be viewed only through a negative lens. Retractions can also be an opportunity to learn and improve. Honest mistakes happen, and researchers should be encouraged, not punished, for doing the right thing and retracting imperfect work.
1. What news did the author get after boarding the plane?A.His career might be influenced by his paper. |
B.His research paper would be published soon. |
C.Some mistakes were found in his published paper. |
D.His adviser demanded that he should retract his paper. |
A.Consequence. | B.Answer. | C.Pain. | D.Shame. |
A.He had a good reputation of honesty. |
B.He didn’t make mistakes intentionally. |
C.He had corrected his mistakes in the paper. |
D.His response was against by peer reviewers. |
A.Retractions can be a chance to learn. |
B.Scientists had better know everything. |
C.Honest mistakes are necessary in science. |
D.Admitting mistakes is really embarrassing. |
8 . One night, a married couple got into a fight. It was common for them to stay in a war of
However, the husband started getting
In order not to lose his face, he didn’t speak with her
The next morning when he woke up, it was already 7:00 a.m.! He knew his journey was
Most of the time
A.patience | B.silence | C.danger | D.secret |
A.similar | B.obvious | C.different | D.interesting |
A.ignored | B.comforted | C.warned | D.forgiven |
A.curious | B.regretful | C.careful | D.anxious |
A.led to | B.picked up | C.depended on | D.held back |
A.result | B.chance | C.excuse | D.solution |
A.through | B.below | C.beside | D.without |
A.thankfully | B.naturally | C.sadly | D.directly |
A.meet | B.inform | C.support | D.watch |
A.seeing | B.realizing | C.believing | D.promising |
A.doubt | B.surprise | C.disappointment | D.content |
A.shared | B.destroyed | C.changed | D.discovered |
A.blame | B.stop | C.encourage | D.trouble |
A.when | B.how | C.why | D.whether |
A.experience | B.weakness | C.pride | D.worry |
9 . My phone rang after I boarded a plane. It was my former PhD adviser calling to tell me an article had just been posted that identified errors in a paper we’d published in Nature. My stomach dropped when I knew many critics were demanding a retraction (撤回). The plane soon took off. I spent the 16-hour flight processing a mix of emotions — disbelief, embarrassment, frustration — and wondering what this would mean for my career.
After the plane landed, I took out my laptop and logged on the airport WiFi so I could read the critique myself. It was harsh and thorough, pointing out several fundamental flaws in our methods and in the basic data, which we’d gathered from other studies.
The fallout was swift and intense. I received a flood of emails and messages. Some were from supportive colleagues, but many were harshly critical of our work. I felt deeply embarrassed by the criticism.
When it became clear that the retraction was unavoidable, I formally offered my resignation to my department head. He didn’t accept it, saying a resignation wasn’t needed considering the errors in the paper were honest mistakes.
The experience helped me grow as a scientist. I learned that it is better to be open and responsible, even if it means admitting mistakes. I can’t expect myself to know everything as a scientist and my work will be stronger if I seek out diverse expertise and opinions.
In the end, the reality is that the retractions are a necessary part of the science process—and one that shouldn’t be viewed only through a negative lens (透镜). Retractions can also be an opportunity to learn and improve. Honest mistakes happen, and researchers should be encouraged, not punished, for doing the right thing and retracting flawed work.
1. What news did the author get after boarding the plane?A.Some mistakes were found in his published paper. |
B.His research paper would be published. |
C.His adviser demanded that he should retract his paper. |
D.His career might be influenced by his paper. |
A.Answer. | B.Pain. | C.Result. | D.Shame. |
A.He corrected his mistakes in the paper. |
B.He made the mistakes unintentionally. |
C.He had a very good reputation of honesty. |
D.He was believed to publish sound science. |
A.Honest mistakes are necessary in science. |
B.Scientists had better know everything. |
C.Admitting mistakes is really embarrassing. |
D.Mistakes can be a good chance to learn. |
10 . I am a professor of clinical psychology. Some time ago, I got halfway through a day of teaching before a co-worker pointed out to me I was quite carelessly wearing a pair of different shoes, one red and one black. I felt so embarrassed and upset but I would have to go teach my course like this. When I noticed how much I wanted to disappear and avoid this situation, I was determined to face it instead. I walked into class and announced to the students that I was wearing two shoes from different pairs, and directed their attention to my feet. Everyone laughed and we went on with class. Years later, a student in that class told me that this was the moment she first thought that maybe, just maybe, she could be a professor, too.
I shared my mistake because I realized that trying hide it was interfering with my ability to concentrate my mind on my teaching — but I had no idea that it would also help shorten the psychological distance between my students and myself.
Many contexts may punish or shame people for making mistakes. Our efforts to avoid them result from our desires for success, and how others will respond to our mistakes. We might feel self-criticism and shame if we do make some.
However, mistake making is part of learning new things, and it can draw us closer to others. It opens up the possibility of accepting mistakes gladly, letting us be more open and engaged in what we are doing.
We can say words of kindness and self-compassion to ourselves: Mistakes are natural and human; we can be kind to ourselves for this error and still try to do better next time; noticing our own imperfections can help us to be kind to others when we notice they are imperfect, too. When we practice our mistakes in this way, they can become opportunities to open up to others, learn about ourselves, and connect even more with what matters to us.
1. How does the author develop paragraph 1?A.By giving some examples. | B.By following time order. |
C.By doing scientific experiments. | D.By sharing personal experience. |
A.Shameful. | B.Unexpected. | C.Punishable. | D.Unaccepted. |
A.Intentions to avoid mistakes. | B.Advantages of making mistakes. |
C.Possibilities of making mistakes. | D.Efforts to avoid making mistakes. |
A.They interfere with what we are doing. |
B.They draw too much attention from us. |
C.They are big opportunities to get us improved. |
D.They make us feel irresponsible and defeated. |