1 . At the age of 12, I withdrew into my bedroom with my guitar. I had neither musical talent — many
The world favors achievement while
The seeking of accomplishment always
A.added | B.tailored | C.expected | D.failed |
A.Besides | B.Instead | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.fruitless | B.matchless | C.effortless | D.senseless |
A.wished | B.allowed | C.required | D.invited |
A.masked | B.rooted | C.set | D.stuck |
A.waited for | B.passed by | C.departed from | D.stayed with |
A.exchange | B.reason | C.foundation | D.priority |
A.relationship | B.difference | C.balance | D.similarity |
A.ignoring | B.avoiding | C.assessing | D.defending |
A.origin | B.process | C.decision | D.reward |
A.lack | B.need | C.rush | D.dream |
A.amazes | B.concerns | C.frightens | D.discourages |
A.adventurous | B.dangerous | C.memorable | D.horrible |
A.impression | B.performance | C.scene | D.harmony |
A.pursued | B.accepted | C.interpreted | D.analysed |
2 . Life is hard-even harder than anyone thought it would be. When you were younger, you dreamed of the world being your playground, and you were told that you could do anything and be anyone you wanted. Somehow, though, things haven’t been the smooth sailing that you wanted them to be. The world seems to go against you, and the last thing you want to hear is “Cheer up!”
Still, there’s a couple of things you might not notice about your situation. Next time you’re down, maybe the following will provide motivation.
Firstly, not everything is bad. It’s a well-accepted fact that bad news makes for sensational (极好的) television ratings. The fact is that something negative catches a lot more attention than something positive, and that’s because it’s easy to see things in a negative light. However, that shouldn’t distract you from the bigger picture.
Resist the tunnel vision that results from constant negativity. Remember that even though there’s lots of really nasty stuff going on, you’re surrounded by some pretty awesome stuff as well.
You should also remember other people aren’t you. No one likes being compared to another person. What makes it even worse, if that’s even possible, is when you do it to yourself.
Stop comparing yourself to another person and you’ll realize that you’re much more awesome than you give yourself credit for.
Lastly, failure isn’t where the game stops. So you tried something new, but you didn’t follow through. Frustrated at yourself, you stop trying. As a result, your quality of life goes down terribly. You’ve given up on it, though, because you don’t see the point (since you failed the first time).
Now, you’re an adult. The things you are trying are much more complicated than five-year-old you. However, your behaviour shouldn’t change in the slightest-when you fail in something, that’s just more information in your data bank. You know that method doesn’t work, so try another one! And another one after that! Do this until you figure it out. Giving up is for losers, and you sure aren’t one of those.
1. The author mentioned bad news in order to show that .A.bad news makes people see things in a negative light |
B.bad news is more likely to catch people’s eyes |
C.bad news attracts people to see positive things |
D.bad news has a negative effect on television ratings |
A.Unstable emotions. | B.Important events. |
C.Amazing incidents . | D.Something unpleasant. |
A.We will change our behaviour. |
B.We will keep trying the old method. |
C.We should learn from failure. |
D.We should think in a more complicated way. |
A.It inspires us to learn from negative experiences. |
B.It compares negative and positive experiences. |
C.It criticizes those who are affected by bad experiences. |
D.It discusses how negative experiences affect others. |
3 . Do you enjoy the Olympics? I certainly do. Every four years we get to see the best of the best competing for the
In 1988, Eddie Edwards became the first athlete since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He had no money, no equipment, no
“When you
How did Eddie do? Eddie’s British record of 71 meters
So what
A.bonus | B.praise | C.medals | D.profits |
A.makes up | B.calls for | C.tracks down | D.comes from |
A.fans | B.coaches | C.friends | D.competitors |
A.look down | B.walk around | C.climb up | D.step forward |
A.stupid | B.expert | C.crazy | D.curious |
A.whispering | B.shouting | C.singing | D.laughing |
A.exciting | B.relaxing | C.frightening | D.annoying |
A.followed | B.impressed | C.titled | D.landed |
A.work | B.change | C.matter | D.remain |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Moreover |
A.blame | B.recognize | C.contact | D.admire |
A.sweating | B.losing | C.training | D.falling |
A.fondly | B.hardly | C.equally | D.simply |
A.suitable | B.positive | C.competitive | D.adventurous |
A.joke | B.legend | C.loser | D.winner |
4 . Many years ago, I was on an early morning flight to Ecuador.
I
Mid-flight, I gathered the courage to take another
Months later, I
He expressed a desire to meet these students. I admitted I was a little bit
After meeting the students, I, together with him and his colleagues, had a dinner together where life once again showed a(an)
This journey may seem lucky, but it
A.Fortunately | B.Typically | C.Curiously | D.Thankfully |
A.Besides | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.However |
A.broke | B.maintained | C.enjoyed | D.observed |
A.writer | B.teacher | C.publisher | D.photographer |
A.risk | B.choice | C.lesson | D.joke |
A.stand out | B.run out | C.work out | D.show off |
A.made friends with | B.reached out to | C.lost contact with | D.argued with |
A.breath | B.meaning | C.imagination | D.interest |
A.amazed | B.stressed | C.scared | D.hurt |
A.unexpected | B.disappointing | C.wrong | D.intentional |
A.new | B.same | C.different | D.updated |
A.donated | B.copied | C.sold | D.printed |
A.reduced | B.created | C.resulted from | D.led to |
A.surprising | B.simple | C.quick | D.formal |
A.hugging | B.cutting | C.estimating | D.avoiding |
5 . In some ways, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where we
Sometimes you need order in the kitchen for things to run
Then Harlan comes in. He tastes your
Cecilia sees him. She tastes the soup and says, “You forgot vinegar. It’s my
You are happy to spend time with your friends. But, quite
And that is where we get the expression “too many cooks
This expression describes an age-old
So there should be a cook in the kitchen. He is the
A.enjoy | B.finish | C.start | D.spend |
A.prepare | B.eat | C.cook | D.feed |
A.frequently | B.actively | C.smoothly | D.quickly |
A.from | B.for | C.with | D.in |
A.tastes | B.heats | C.mixes | D.drinks |
A.meat | B.soup | C.vegetable | D.food |
A.wonderful | B.famous | C.secret | D.delicious |
A.pours | B.fills | C.puts | D.blows |
A.importantly | B.strangely | C.interestingly | D.frankly |
A.charming | B.inviting | C.annoying | D.embarrassing |
A.salty | B.awful | C.sour | D.hot |
A.spoil | B.share | C.make | D.polish |
A.mystery | B.discovery | C.tradition | D.problem |
A.leader | B.host | C.assistant | D.manager |
A.method | B.direction | C.advice | D.say |
With new faces everywhere, the time in Grade 1 was really tough for me. Since I was an Indian girl, nobody wanted to talk to me. Every spare minute was spent alone, and no classmates would group with me for projects.
Feeling lonely and sad, I was in desperate need of close friends, with whom I hoped to share my happiness and sorrow. A girl named Fatin, who was cute, clever and talented, appealed to me deeply. However, she seemed to be avoiding me as well. Being only six years old, I didn’tunderstand why people treated me like that, I opened up to my mother about all this, almost crying my eyes out.
Mom smiled, patting me on the shoulder and comforting me until I calmed down. She looked into my eyes and encouraged me, “Honey, don’t worry. They’re just not familiar with you. Try to bring out the best in you. They’ll befriend you as long as they see your excellence.” At that time, I didn’t believe her, but Mom was right.
One day, my teacher, Miss Bibiena, announced that there was to be a speech competition. My heart pounded wildly. I really enjoyed participating in speech competitions. Actually, I was quite good at them. The only problem was that the whole school would be watching me and I knew none of my audience.
However, I was determined to do it. I gathered all my courage, marched up to the teacher and said, “Miss Bibiena, I want to join in the speech competition.” She stared at me for such a long time that I started to feel uncomfortable, but then I saw a gentle smile spreading over her face. She handed me an application form.
The next day, I arrived at school early to submit my form to the teacher. Taking the form, Miss Bibiena said encouragingly to me, “For a new student, you have lots of courage. Do your best, Sneha!” Rarely did Miss Bibiena praise anyone. On my way to class, I smiled at her remark, which lifted up my spirits that day.
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Until the competition day, I practised my speech whenever possible.
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As I went off the stage, I heard someone call my name.
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7 . I recently spent a week on the Greek island of Ikaria with my partner, exploring the secrets of the locals’ healthy and happy lifestyle. It was a (n)
One of the first things we
Food played a big role in their healthy lifestyle, too. The island’s Mediterranean diet
Exercise was also a big part of life for the native people on Ikaria. The hilly landscape provided plenty of opportunities for
A.embarrassing | B.refreshing | C.surprising | D.creative |
A.disadvantages | B.philosophies | C.functions | D.intentions |
A.noticed | B.confirmed | C.recorded | D.assumed |
A.ordinary | B.sudden | C.constant | D.illegal |
A.seriously | B.slowly | C.quickly | D.personally |
A.rest | B.lesson | C.ride | D.leave |
A.expected | B.refused | C.managed | D.needed |
A.appreciate | B.accept | C.provide | D.promote |
A.makes out | B.stirs up | C.focuses on | D.adapts to |
A.light | B.rich | C.hot | D.salty |
A.tended | B.used | C.promised | D.decided |
A.boating | B.skating | C.hiking | D.driving |
A.Besides | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Overall |
A.process | B.conduct | C.amount | D.pace |
A.admire | B.copy | C.balance | D.measure |
8 . When I started my company, a customer service number was put on the company’s website to better the communication with users. Somehow it rarely rang. So we abandoned it.
However, I thought phone support would have made sense. So, last year, I
“Again? We tried this before, but it didn’t work!” they responded, casting
“But companies evolve; circumstances change.” I argued.
Late last year, I convinced my company to give it a shot. So we started a two-week
This experience reminded me of the elephant-and-rope story. Baby elephants were
In business, not to mention life, all sorts of invisible mental ropes may hold us back. It results in missed opportunities and wasted
A.admitted | B.imagined | C.enjoyed | D.proposed |
A.annoyance | B.fear | C.doubt | D.regret |
A.activity | B.trial | C.procedure | D.mission |
A.significant | B.precise | C.perfect | D.common |
A.amused | B.frustrated | C.astonished | D.pleased |
A.partly | B.regularly | C.naturally | D.officially |
A.injured | B.secured | C.moved | D.pulled |
A.small | B.big | C.fat | D.short |
A.held on | B.held back | C.set free | D.set apart |
A.tried | B.reflected | C.persevered | D.failed |
A.flexible | B.complex | C.fixed | D.simple |
A.places | B.conditions | C.standards | D.systems |
A.space | B.strength | C.money | D.potential |
A.belief | B.excuse | C.ambition | D.information |
A.mature | B.eager | C.fresh | D.optimistic |
9 . Joe Horan, a physical education teacher, has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself, but also for the boys he teaches. Looking back, Mr. Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life. In 2004 as he went through a hard time, he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path. His life, he says, lacked substance and depth. “A desire became planted in my heart, that is, to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood,” he says. Then, his sister recommended a book, Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx, which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about. Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.
Despite limited resources and funding, Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006. It grew on a shoestring budget, expanding school by school, year by year. Today, 33 teachers, like Mr. Colabufo, work across 18 schools. Mr Colabufo has known Mr. Horan for several years, noting many people are aware of the program’s success. “Joe’s a legend in this district,’’ Mr Colabufo says.
The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component, but its secret is how it dives into off-the-court issues through discussions on character. Building Men helps participants gain insight, work to restore self-worth, and learn to calm emotions. SIR is a central component of lessons, standing for significance, integrity, and relationships.
At a recent breakfast fundraiser, Shateek Nelson, a senior at Nottingham High School, shared his experience, having participated in Building Men since middle school. He said he learned to see the bigger picture, rather than living in the moment. He also came to realize his actions affect others, and now he factors that into his decisions.
1. What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men?A.An instructional book. | B.His personal experience. |
C.His sister’s suggestion. | D.The society’s expectation. |
A.Flexible. | B.Proper. | C.Tight. | D.Balanced. |
A.One should dream big and then start small. |
B.One should live each day as if it were the last day. |
C.It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school. |
D.It is essential to think more of others in decision-making. |
A.SIR: Core Component of Physical Education |
B.Healthy Life: Involving Substance and Depth |
C.Building Men: Teaching Boys About Manhood |
D.Manhood: Teenagers’ Power of Handling Issues |
10 . Kala has deep ties to her Hawaiian roots. Her ancestors navigated (航行) the oceans for centuries using their knowledge of the stars, the sun, the currents and the wind. It’s not that she does it in a canoe without technology, but rather uses the natural technology around her. It’s called Way finding, and was taught to her by her father.
“My father was my foundation, my rock.” she says of her first voyage with him from Oahu to Lahaina in a traditional canoe. He taught her how to read the stars, the ocean swells and how to use them to hold the course. “Over 200 stars have specific names and purposes when you are Way finding. You have to look at each and determine if they are rising or setting. You know this star and the direction it represents. If you can do that, you can use it as a tool to orient (确定方向).” Kala added.
Kala Tanaka sailed the canoe in the ocean for up to three weeks. During the day, Kala used the sun until it hit a certain height. When she got closer to land, she looked for certain species of land birds and clouds that indicated there was land below. When Kala sailed she felt “I feel very connected to the crew and the canoe. We’re a family.” The longer voyage required Kala to spend hours studying the day and the night skies. It was demanding physical work. But it also had its moments of awe. For Kala, the beauty was in tying together the past and the present to enjoy the moment. So when she was not sailing, she was teaching Way finding skills to school-aged children in hopes of preserving the skills her ancestors relied on.
It’s easy to be lost in the immediacy of the technology of our day, to be consumed by screens and miss the nature that unfolds around us. But if we will take the time to look up, to see the stars and the sun, the way the clouds move, the miracle of life beneath and above us, we will discover something deep inside us, something that will always lead to happiness.
1. How does Kala navigate the ocean in a canoe?A.By observing the natural elements around. |
B.By following the course of ocean currents. |
C.By using hi-technology navigation devices. |
D.By recalling the first voyage with her father. |
A.It was a heroic adventure. | B.It brought great joy to her life. |
C.It was school children’s favorite. | D.It represented a kind of innovation. |
A.Enjoy the screens. | B.Explore the universe. |
C.Get close to nature. | D.Keep the earth clean. |
A.Finding Our Way | B.Navigating the Ocean |
C.The Wisdom from Ancestors | D.An Unforgettable Journey |