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If you could see a movie of your life before you lived it, would you want to live it? Probably not. The excitement of living is that you don’t know what’s coming.
Sure, it’s hard to see uncertainty in such positive(积极的)light when you’re out of work, or when you feel like you’re failing. But uncertainty is really another word for chance.
When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chances all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do. She took a job in consulting(咨询), but she knew she wouldn’t stay there. She took the GRE and scored so high that she was able to increase her income(收入)by teaching students. Still, she didn’t think she wanted to go to graduate school. Allison knew she wasn’t doing what she wanted, but she didn’t know what she wanted.
She worried. All her friends were going to graduate school or starting their own businesses. She was lost and felt that she would never find anything out. After six years, Allison, by having a general(全面的)plan in mind, got married, moved to the Midwest, and used her consulting experience to get a great job. Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way: time well spent, and time we must all take if we’re being honest with ourselves.
The only way to lead an interesting life is to face uncertainty and make a choice. Otherwise your life is not your own—it is a path someone else has chosen. Moments of uncertainty are when you create your life, when you become who you are. Uncertainty usually begins with a job hunt, but it doesn’t end there. Every new role we take on means another round of uncertainty. Instead of fearing it, you should find some ways to deal with uncertainty.
【小题1】From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that                     .

A.being out of work is a sad thing
B.uncertainty is what makes life interesting
C.life in a film is more exciting than real life
D.chance never appears when we need it
【小题2】What troubles Allison after graduation?
A.She couldn’t find a well-paid job.
B.She had no money to start a business.
C.She was not sure what to do.
D.She didn’t score high enough for graduate school.
【小题3】How did Allison feel about her six years’ working experience?
A.Uncertain. B.Amazed. C.Sorry. D.Satisfied.
【小题4】What may be discussed in the following paragraph?
A.How to deal with uncertainty.
B.What role uncertainty plays in life.
C.Why people fear uncertainty.
D.Whom to go to when facing uncertainty.


【小题1】B
【小题2】C
【小题3】D
【小题4】A

解析试题分析:这篇短文主要讲述了生活中的不确定因素很多以及它带给我们的挑战和机遇,我们要勇于面对这种不确定因素并且在实践中去战胜和客服他,并通过Allision的例子来进一步向我们论证了这个问题。
【小题1】推理判断题。根据前两段的内容及第二段中But uncertainty is really another word for chance.最后一句可知未知或者不确定确实是机遇的另一个代名词;即和B项的描述项吻合;故选B。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据第三段When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chances all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do.以及最后一句but she didn’t know what she wanted.可知Allison不知道自己该干什么;故选C。
【小题3】推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句话used her consulting experience to get a great job. 和Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way:可知Allison通过努力找到了一份好工作,并且找到了自己的生活方向和工作目标,应该说他对于自己的六年工作经历是满意的;故选D。
【小题4】细节理解题。由最后一段主要是向我们讲述了不确定给我们带来的挑战以及机遇,那么接下来自然就是该叙述我们该如何来面对这种不确定的因素;故选A。
考点:社会现象类短文阅读。

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Television keeps one learning more about present events, allows one to follow the most re¬cent developments in politics and science, and offers various programs which are .both instructive and exciting. The most distant countries, the strangest customs and the most attractive scenes of nature are brought right into one's room or house.
However, some people insist that television is bad rather than good. They argue that it has brought about many serious problems. The major one is its effects on young people. Children are now so used to getting their information and entertainment from television that their ability to read and write as well as physical ability has been greatly weakened. Even worse than that, vulgar( 庸俗的) advertisements and poor programs may develop their bad tastes, shape their view points badly towards human life to such a degree that their minds might be destroyed.
In a word, television has both advantages and disadvantages. Whatever effects it has, one point is certain, television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the use to which it is put that decides its value to society.
【小题1】What are people discussing nowadays?
___________________________________
【小题2】What are the advantages television has brought us ?(至少2点)
___________________________________
【小题3】Why do some people think television is bad rather than good?
___________________________________
【小题4】It is the use to which it is put that decides its value to society. ___________________________________
【小题5】What's your opinion about television?


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Skydiving: This is probably the scariest(最惊险的) extreme sport. Skydivers jump out of airplanes about four kilometers up in the sky. They usually free-fall for a while and then open a parachute to slow down for a safe landing.
Snowboarding: This became a winter Olympic sport in 1998. People tie their feet to the board with special shoes. They don’t use any ski sticks. Then, they ride down hills, jump high and do tricks.
【小题1】What made bungee jumping popular all over the world?

A.A history of hundreds of years.
B.Jumping over a river in England.
C.Coming to China in 1996.
D.Jumping off a bridge in Britain.
【小题2】In which sport do people jump from a plane?
A.Bungee jumping. B.Skydiving.
C.Skateboarding. D.Snowboarding.
【小题3】Why do people wear “baggy trousers”?
A.They have many bags on them.
B.They can hold many things.
C.They make people move freely.
D.People wearing them can move fast.
【小题4】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “parachute”?
A.直升飞机 B.降落伞 C.滑板 D.飞艇
【小题5】Why do some people like to do the extreme sports?
A.It’s dangerous but exciting. B.It’s exciting and safe.
C.It’s scary but safe. D.It’s easy to learn.

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Enjoy a fan, easy beginner’s square dance, with no experience needed.
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It is easy to convince people to try square dancing any time. Most people that try it will like it. Square Dance ABC will bring lots of opportunities(机会) for fun, fitness and friends!
Come on, we’ll make this project as easy as A-B-C!
If you have questions or comments about this site, please e-mail us at Webmaster@Square Dance ABC.com.
【小题1】Who might be interested in this website?

A.Kids that are good at drawing.B.Adults that want to go traveling
C.Volunteers that want to teach childrenD.People that want to learn to dance.
【小题2】 If you join the Square Dance ABC, you can _________.
A.save lots of money for a holiday.
B.try square dancing only once
C.stay healthy and make lots of friends
D.learn the English letters ABC more easily
【小题3】 The passage is probably ________.
A.an advertisement by an English club
B.an invitation by an English club
C.an application by a sports club
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【小题1】 How did the writer feel about staying at home on National Day?

A.He believed it was interesting to stay at home on National Day.
B.He believed it was boring to stay at home on National Day.
C.He felt lucky to stay at home on National Day.
D.He felt sorry to stay at home on National Day.
【小题2】How many days can people have a break on the Spring Festival.
A. 5 days        B.7 days          C.10 days      D 15 days
【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE about the Great Wall on National Day?
A.You could find yourself easily on the photos you took that day
B.You could walk as you like on the Great Wall
C.There were about 30 people per meter.
D.All that could you see on the Great Wall were people.
【小题4】Where do you think is the article from?
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The English people are the world’s biggest fans of fast food, while the French(法国人) are the least interested in quick meals, according to a survey done last year.
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【小题1】From the survey we know _____ like fast food best.

A.the ChineseB.the FrenchC.the JapaneseD.the English
【小题2】The survey shows _____ of Americans like fast food.
A.37%B.44%C.75%D.81%
【小题3】According to the survey, some people can’t give up fast food because _____.
A.it’s cheapB.it’s safeC.it’s deliciousD.it’s healthy
【小题4】The word “cuisine ” in the passage means _______.
A.foodB.houseC.waterD.country
【小题5】The survey is about _______.
A.Western countriesB.fast foodC.restaurants in the worldD.Chinese food

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【小题1】_______ are more and more interested in plastic surgeries.

A.Old peopleB.Young peopleC.MenD.Women
【小题2】The writer says we should believe we are as ________ as others.
A.kindB.goodC.beautifulD.clever
【小题3】How can you feel good according to the writer?
A.Believe yourselfB.SmileC.Be kindD.A,BandC
【小题4】What does the underline word “change” means in the passage?
A.改变B.计划C.担心D.说明
【小题5】which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Young people spend a lot of money on plastic surgeries.
B.Actors never worry about their looks.
C.We only need to make an easy change to feel beautiful enough\
D.Being kind is more important than a good look

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changes in our own life? Perhaps we can get tips from the US
First Lady Michelle Obama. During her 'visit to China, from March 20-26, Mrs. Obama shared her views on education and youth empowerment with students.
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Mrs. Obama also encourages Chinese students to study abroad to broaden their horizons(开阔眼界) in her speech at Peking University. "As the Chinese saying goes: It is better to travel 10,000 miles than to read 10,000 books," she said. It's not enough to get good grades in school. It's also important to have real experience with languages, cultures and societies different from your own, she noted.
Studying overseas could also benefit future international relations. It could help young people from different countries work together to deal with shared problems such as climate change, Mrs. Obama said.

【小题1】From the first paragraph , what kind of views did Mrs. Obama share with the students ?

A.education and development
B.empowerment and perseverance
C.education and youth empowerment
D.education and youth perseverance
【小题2】From the last paragraph, what is the meaning of the word "benefit"?
A.be good at B.be good with
C.be bad for D.be good for
【小题3】From the passage ,we can learn that
A.Michelle Obama lived a rich life when she was young .
B.Michelle Obama worked hard to make her parents proud..
C.Michelle Obama sometimes had to wake up at 4:30 pm and study late into the night.
D.Michelle Obama would remember something her teachers always told her whenever she got tired or discouraged.
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The first lady encourages Chinese students to aim high and get a good education.
B.The first lady thinks it terrible for students to have humble roots .
C.The first lady thinks that a good education is something that no one can take away from you.
D.Mrs. Obama encouraged Chinese students to study abroad to broaden their horizons.
【小题5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.We can get tips from the US First Lady Michelle Obama during her visit to Beijing No. 7 High School
B.It's wonderful enough for students to get good grades only in school.
C.It's not important to have real experience with languages, cultures and societies different from your own.
D.Studying overseas could help young people from different countries work together to deal with shared problems.

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