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All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don't always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That's why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. Following are some ways to boost your creativity.

First, be curious. Don't take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. It may turn out to be useful later.

In addition, ask "what if". Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking "what if" may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you'll find that being creative isn't so hard at all!

1.The passage II mainly about _________.

A.how we can improve our creativity B.what creative problems we might face in life

C.who is suitable for thinking creatively D.why creativity is helpful in problem-solving

2.According to the passage, it is advisable to be curious because _________.

A.we should always take for granted what we are used to doing

B.we’d better think of ourselves as creative people

C.the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly

D.the first ideas we get are never the best ideas

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity?

A.Doing things in a different way. B.Saving any idea that comes to mind.

C.Just accepting what we believe. D.Letting our mind relax.

4.When we can't make any progress in solving your problem, we'd better _________.

A.come back to our usual solutions B.forget about the problem and let go of it

C.focus on the problem until it is solved D.take a break and do something different

5.According to the passage, we can infer(推断)that _________.

A.solutions hard, work B.we can train ourselves to be more creative

C.creative people never face any problems D.creative ideas come naturally when needed

A passenger told an air hostess(空姐) that he needed a cup of water when the plane just took off. She told him that she would bring him the water soon.

Twenty minutes later, when the passenger’s ring for service sounded, the air hostess realized it at once. She was kept so busy that she forgot to bring him the water. Therefore, the passenger was held up to take his medicine. She hurried over to him with a cup of water, but he refused it.

In the following hours on the flight, each time the air hostess passed the passenger, she would ask him with a smile whether he needed help or not. But the passenger never paid attention to her words.

When he was going to get off the plane, the passenger asked the air hostess to hand him the passengers’ booklet(意见簿). She was very sad. She knew that he would write down sharp(苛刻的) words. But with a smile she handed it to him.

Off the plane, she opened the booklet, and let out a smile, for the passenger put it: On the flight, you asked me if I needed help for twelve times in all. How can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?

That’s right! It was the twelve smiles of the air hostess that moved the passenger.

1.Why did the passenger need a cup of water?

A.He was thirsty. B.He would take medicine.

C.The air hostess was beautiful. D.He wanted to make trouble.

2.What does the underlined phrase “held up” mean “________”.

A.took off B.got on C.put off D.went on

3.Why did the passenger refuse the water later?

A.He was angry. B.He didn’t mind.

C.He was well now. D.He wasn’t thirsty at all.

4.What would happen to the air hostess if the passenger wrote down sharp words?

A.She would be thankful. B.She would be sad.

C.She would be happy. D.She would lose her job.

5.What can we say about the twelve smiles of the air hostess?

A.She was silly. B.She was proud.

C.She was sharp. D.She was a good air hostess

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