“ What is potential ?” you may ask.
2 . Did you ever have a dream, I’m talking about a conscious dream where you would like to see a new future, a different choice of employment and a
Several years ago I had a dream of
A.school | B.plan | C.career | D.car |
A.buying | B.inventing | C.playing | D.watching |
A.destroy | B.realize | C.change | D.create |
A.exciting | B.terrible | C.dark | D.embarrassing |
A.release | B.dive | C.decrease | D.accumulate |
A.Unfortunately | B.Unimportantly | C.Unconsciously | D.Unfairly |
A.market | B.society | C.country | D.school |
A.optimistic | B.negative | C.changeable | D.talkative |
A.needed | B.devoted | C.desired | D.begged |
A.careful | B.afraid | C.confident | D.proud |
A.goal | B.question | C.worry | D.difficulty |
A.analyses | B.designs | C.attempts | D.revisions |
A.taken | B.stirred | C.translated | D.put |
A.saying | B.point | C.step | D.standard |
A.efforts | B.failures | C.possibilities | D.hopes |
1. What does the man want to be?
A.An engineer |
B.An astronaut. |
C.An astronomer. |
A.The virus. |
B.Climate change. |
C.The aging problem. |
A.Surprised. |
B.Indifferent. |
C.Humorous. |
A.Mother and son. |
B.Teacher and student. |
C.Scientist and assistant. |
1. Why does Linda ask her daddy to give her something?
A.Because it will be cold soon. |
B.Because it is Linda’s birthday tomorrow. |
C.Because he has a lot of money. |
A.A new coat. |
B.A new dictionary. |
C.A mobile phone. |
A.Have dinner together. |
B.Buy a birthday cake. |
C.Go to the supermarket. |
5 . Dream is strength. The strength can bring us wherever we want to get to and it can bring us a lot of wonders on our way to the place in our dreams.
Dream is beauty. Maybe you can see the things full of magic and maybe you will be moved by your own dream.
Everyone has his dreams and dreams are especially important to teenagers. As teenagers, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Or they can be small,for example, you may just want to become one of the ten best students in your class.
Andrew Matthews, an Australian writer, tells us that making our dreams come true is the biggest challenge in our life.
You must never give up your dreams.
A.These kinds of thoughts stop you realizing your dream |
B.There will be many difficulties on the road to your dreams |
C.Once you find a dream |
D.You may think you’re not very good at some school subjects |
E.Both big dreams and small ones are very important to our lives |
F.The world is so real that the dreams seem weak |
G.Your talent is one of the most important factors in living your dreams |
6 . If you are hungry, what will you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like stomach, even your mind will be hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such absurd things. So it silently begins to hide your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets its full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, “Why can't I think?”, “Why am I always given the difficult problems?” Well, this is the aftereffect of using our brain for thinking of notsoworthy things.
Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. But why is it reading but not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educational tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading for help. You have a number of books in the world which will answer all your “howto” questions. Once you read a book, you just don't run your eyes through the lines, but your mind decodes (译解) it and explains it to you. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, which you would never think of in your wildest dreams!This is nothing but creativity. The more books you read, the wider your mind will become. Also this improves your oratorical (speechmaking) skills to a large extent and also makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. When you start speaking English or any other language fluently with your friends or other people, you never seem to run out of the right words at the right time.
Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently,but as I read, I could improve significantly. So guys, do join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. Now what are you waiting for? Go, grab a book and let me know!
1. What's the best title of the passage?A.Hunger of the mind |
B.Stomach and Mind |
C.Feed your Mind by reading |
D.Reading or Watching TV |
A.you are not hungry |
B.you keep it thinking of silly things |
C.your creativity gets a full stop |
D.you always meet with difficult problems |
A.Reading can make your dream come true. |
B.Reading can contribute to your vocabulary. |
C.Reading can improve your spoken ability. |
D.Reading can make people creative. |
A.comment and blame | B.introduce and describe |
C.explain and persuade | D.advise and inform |
“Could you possibly give us a room here?” the husband asked.
The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, looked at the couple and explained that there were three conventions in town.“All of our rooms are taken,” the clerk said.“But I can’t send a nice couple like you out into the rain at one o'clock in the morning. Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It’s not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night.”
When the couple declined, the young man pressed on.“Don’t worry about me; I’ll make out just fine.” the clerk told them. So the couple agreed.
As he paid his bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk,“You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States. Maybe someday I’ll build one for you.” The clerk looked at them and smiled. The three of them had a good laugh. As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional, as finding people who are both friendly and helpful isn’t easy.
Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled that stormy night and enclosed a round—trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.
The old man met him in New York, and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th street. He then pointed to a great new building there, a pale reddish stone, with turrets and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky.“That,” said the older man,“is the hotel I have just built for you to manage.”“You must be joking,” the young man said.“I can assure you I am not,” said the older man, a sly smile playing around his mouth.
The older man’s name was William Waldorf Astor, and that magnificent structure was the original Waldorf—Astoria Hotel. The young clerk who became its first manager was George C.Boldt. This young clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the manager of one of the world’s most glamorous hotels.
1. The purpose of the author writing this story is to_______.
A.give people a good laugh | B.cover some facts |
C.promote the business of Waldorf—Astoria Hotel | D.deliver a lesson |
A.The story took place at about one a.m.. |
B.The old couple was too poor to afford a luxurious room. |
C.The clerk was willing to help those in need. |
D.The clerk received an unexpected invitation from the old man. |
A.rooms | B.suites | C.meetings | D.hotels |
A.Every little thing helps. |
B.Make hay while the sun shines. |
C.Man proposes; God disposes(处理,决定). |
D.One good turn deserves another. |
8 . We often talk about ourselves as if we have permanent genetic defects(缺陷) that can never be changed. “I’m impatient.” “I’m always behind.” “I always put things
These comments may come from stories about us that have been
Six years later,
Bob asked me how I knew I had no mechanical skills. I explained my life
Suddenly I realized that I didn’t
A.away | B.off | C.up | D.down |
A.them | B.myself | C.yourself | D.others |
A.said | B.spoken | C.spread | D.repeated |
A.as long as | B.as far back as | C.as well as | D.as much as |
A.evidence | B.wisdom | C.cause | D.meaning |
A.lead | B.improve | C.affect | D.change |
A.encouraged | B.demanded | C.hoped | D.agreed |
A.means | B.tools | C.facilities | D.hammers |
A.therefore | B.somehow | C.instead | D.however |
A.settled | B.turned | C.took | D.got |
A.short | B.other | C.weak | D.latter |
A.experiences | B.trips | C.roads | D.paths |
A.unexpected | B.poor | C.excellent | D.average |
A.When | B.What | C.How | D.Why |
A.challenging | B.advanced | C.common | D.normal |
A.handle | B.separate | C.suffer | D.come |
A.believe | B.doubt | C.adopt | D.receive |
A.weakening | B.strengthening | C.questioning | D.accepting |
A.As a result | B.At the same time | C.In addition | D.Instead |
A.everything | B.something | C.nothing | D.none |
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.
Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.
Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists.
“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”
The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say “no”.
In fact, rejecting a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.
But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.
Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”
Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One heeds to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”
When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.
1. Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because ________.
A.they don’t care about their own interests and feelings |
B.they don’t know they will regret afterwards |
C.they have already been used to saying “yes” |
D.they care more about others’ affection |
A.people need a lot of practice to say “no” |
B.people should say “yes” to keep the peace |
C.saying “no” means losing a job |
D.people have the right to be liked |
A.Just say you can’t help him. |
B.Say sorry to him. |
C.Refuse him clearly. |
D.Talk to the other person to find a mutual way. |
A.Say yes to him. |
B.Repeat your reason for his acceptance |
C.Just go away |
D.Say no to him |
A.You Need Courage To Say “No” |
B.“Yes” More Than “No”C Anyone Has The Right To Say “No” |
C.It’s Hard To Say “No” |
10 . It’s not easy being a teenager– nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion to help them grow up more independently. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family, which can make them more mature. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.
1. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ______.A.how to get along with a teenager | B.how to respect a teenager |
C.how to understand a teenager | D.how to help a teenager grow up |
A.become excited | B.show respect |
C.refuse to talk | D.seek help |
A.to use the phone in a proper way | B.to pay for his own telephone |
C.to share the phone with friends | D.to answer the phone quickly |
A.Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. |
B.Give him advice only when necessary. |
C.Let him have his own telephone. |
D.Not talk about personal things with him. |