题目内容
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Why you should think big
If you have something valuable in mind, a service to offer, or an idea to develop, then you present it to everyone to increase its scope(范围). Why not make full use of it?
The fact is, when you have a strong enough vision(远见), you may have the courage. And then you simply have to pursue it, however crazy it might seem to others.
Remember that everything starts small
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Everything starts small. Scientists say that everything in the universe came from a smaller unit than you can possibly imagine. So it doesn’t matter where you are at present, because from small beginnings come great things.
Think bigger by enlisting(争取) others
To think big, you need to see yourself as a small part of a greater whole. Enlist people who are better than you. If you’re not the most organized person, don’t just be unhappy about it; find someone who is better.
Big thinkers know their personal limitations(局限性). Gather people around you who can do what you can’t do to make sure your dream grows.
Think big by focusing on future regrets(遗憾)
There is an old saying, “We regret not the things we did do, but the things we didn’t.” You’ll never know how far it could go unless you see how far you can take something.
If you have big plans, just close your eyes. And strongly imagine how regretful you will be if you don’t try or attempt properly.
Feel that it is your human duty to think big
When something is probably a real service to mankind, then it is a human duty to think and act big. Even if you don’t succeed at last, it is still valuable to think big.
Think Big | |
What thinking big means | If you have something valuable in mind, you should make full use of it. You should try to pursue it with your 【小题1】. |
How to train yourself to think big | Remember that every big thing starts from a 【小题2】 one. It is not 【小题3】 where you are at present. See yourself as a small part of a greater whole. You should gather 【小题4】 people around you to make sure of the growing of your dream because everyone has shortcomings(缺点). If you don’t try, you will never know how far your idea could go. Imagine how much regret you will have if you give up your big plans. It is a human duty to think big and it is 【小题5】 trying. |
【小题1】courage
【小题2】small
【小题3】important
【小题4】better
【小题5】worth
解析
I can still remember my first day at school. I was only 6 years old at that time. It was a very big room. I sat at the desk near the window, but I couldn’t see anything because the windows were too high. There was a big map of the world on the wall. But I don’t think I was worried or unhappy at that time. There was another little boy next to me. He sat there and kept quiet at first. Then he began to cry, because he didn’t want to stay there.
More and more students came in , but the boy didn’t stop crying “ Mom, I want to go home. ” He cried again and again. Later , the teacher came in . She went to the little boy, and said something to him. I couldn’t hear what she said. Soon the boy stopped crying and began to smile.
To this day, I still don’t know what the teacher said to the little boy.
【小题1】What did the writer do in the passage ?
A.A write | B.A reporter |
C.A pupil | D.A student |
A.It’s a hall. | B.It’s the classroom. |
C.It’s a bedroom. | D.It’s a school. |
A.Because he was short. |
B.Because the window was too high. |
C.Because he was short seeing. |
D.Because he was blind. |
A.He was quiet. | B.He was happy. |
C.He was crying. | D.He was shy. |
A.The students | B.The mother |
C.The writer | D.The teacher |
Today, I felt terrible. My head was full of problems and confusion(暴乱). I decided to take a walk even though I didn't know where to go. The most special thing happened when I was out for this walk.
I saw an old man sitting on a chair. He was a seller of second-hand shoes. I thought he looked at least 70 years old. He seemed so tired and nobody was buying his shoes. I wanted to give him something but I had not brought anything with me.
Then, a little girl came toward him. I heard the child say, "Grandfather, may I polish (擦干净) your shoes?" That old man took pity on her, smiled and gave her a shoe to polish.
The girl told him she needed money to buy her brother a new school uniform.
"Oh, little girl. Just stop doing this. Come with me and I will buy you a uniform." Then they walked to a market , and he bought her brother a uniform.
The girl said “thanks” to him and left, leaving the old man smiling.
He walked away from the market, but I stopped him. I whispered in his ear, "You are a hero! Thank you for your kindness!" As I walked away, I looked back and I could see him still smiling.
I was blown away by the kindness I had just seen. Someone who had so little was so generous! Amazing! My own sadness had completely disappeared, chased way by the light of this kind act.
I began realizing that I have a lot to be thankful for. I hope, some day, I can show my appreciation (感激) of what I have by following the example of the old man. He only had a little, but shared it so beautifully with someone who had nothing.
【小题1】 What did the girl need?
A.a pair of new shoes | B.a uniform for her brother |
C.a uniform for herself | D.a pair of second-hand shoes |
A.her brother | B.the writer |
C.the old man | D.herself |
A.rich | B.dishonest |
C.selfish | D. poor |
A.A kind shoe seller | B.A pair of old shoes |
C.A clever little girl | D.A girl’s new uniform |
A.If we have only a little, we shouldn’t help others |
B.When we have problems, we must ask others for help |
C.We should learn to be thankful and share what we have with others |
D.When we meet with difficulties, we should complain about them. |
Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help people feel relaxed and make friends with them quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it's time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of parting. If you're saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.
【小题1】Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _______.
A.for you to make more and more new friends |
B.to begin your business talks |
C.to get the conversation going smoothly |
D.for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others |
A.make clear what kind of person he is |
B.listen to his reply attentively |
C.wait quietly and patiently for his answer |
D.go on asking him more questions |
A.are good at making any topic interesting |
B.never talk too much or too little |
C.always speak in a gentle way |
D.know how and when they should change the topic of the talk |
A.you may take him as your lifelong true friend |
B.it seems necessary for you to let him know it |
C.it's proper for you to give him a second handshake |
D.it'll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him |
America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear soon. They don’t feel hurt. If the same two people meet again, even years later, they pick up the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand. Friendships between us develop more slowly but may become lifelong (终身的)feelings, extending (延伸) deeply into both families.
There is another difficult point for us to understand. Although Americans treat friends warmly in their personal everyday lives, they don't show their politeness to them if it requires a great deal of time. But in China, we are usually generous with our time. We, as hosts, will appear at an airport even in the middle of the night to meet a friend. We may take a day off from our work to act as guides to our friends: It is opposite in America, Americans can not manage the time to do a great deal with a visitor outside their daily plans. They will probably expect the visitors to get themselves from the airport to the hotels. And they expect the visitors will phone them from there. Once the visitors arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full, warm and real.
For Americans, it is often considered more friendly to invite a friend to their homes than to restaurants, except for business matters. Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes, share their holidays, and their home life. So accept their hospitality (好客) at home and enjoy your visit in America!
【小题1】The underlined phrase “pick up”in Paragraph 1 may mean“_____”.
A.keep out | B.give up |
C.pay no attention to | D.continue |
A.Treating friends at home. |
B.Taking days off to be with friends. |
C.Meeting friends at the airport at mid night. |
D.Sharing everything they have. |
A.Americans are always generous with their time. |
B.Americans don't feel hurt if their friendships disappear soon. |
C.Chinese friendships develop more slowly but will never disappear. |
D.Chinese friendships are more sincere than American friendships. |
A.American students |
B.Chinese students |
C.Chinese visitors to America |
D.American visitors to China |
A.An introduction of friendships. |
B.An advertisement of mobiles. |
C.Friendships between Chinese. |
D.The ways Americans treat friends. |
Years ago, I lived in a building in a town. There was another building across from mine, and it was only a few metres away. There lived a woman whom I had never met. I could see her sit by the window each afternoon, drinking or reading.
Several months later, I noticed her window was very dirty. Everything was not clear through the window. I wondered why the woman didn't wash her window.
One sunny morning, I decided to clean up my apartment, including washing my windows. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down for a rest by the window. What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen! Her window was clean! Suddenly, I realized I had made a mistake. I was watching her through my dirty window all the time!
That was quite an important lesson for me. Since then, whenever I wanted to judge (判断) someone, I asked myself first, "Am I looking at him through the dirty window of my heart? ”Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see the world clearly.
【小题1】The writer lived in _______years ago.
A.a hotel | B.a village | C.a town | D.the countryside |
A.in the morning | B.in the afternoon | C.in the evening | D.the whole day |
A.Reading | B.Cleaning | C.Shopping | D.cooking |
A.Far | B.Broken | C.Clean | D.dirty |
A.we should judge ourselves before we judge others |
B.we should judge others through the dirty windows |
C.we should clean others' windows first |
D.we shouldn't clean the windows often |
In today’s fast paced,high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.[来源:学_科_网Z_X
It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.
【小题1】What can we learn from the passage?
A.Watching television may cause women to feel depressed. |
B.Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class. |
C.Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active. |
D.Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life. |
A.The arrangement to work every day. |
B.The journey to work every day. |
C.The communication between people. |
D.The separation between people. |
A.Live a Happy and Healthy Life. |
B.Relax Yourself in Various Ways. |
C.Spend Your Free Time Wisely. |
D.Interact With Others Outdoors. |
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have three-day passes (通行证) posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beyond her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights, all colors, and ornaments (装饰物) shining against the green of a pine.
“Where did it come from?” I asked.
“I asked the Gates boy to cut it,” my mother said. “I wouldn’t have had one just for myself, but when you called--- oh, such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon…”
The pine reached to the proper height, almost to the ceiling, and the Tree Top Krystal Star was in its place. A few green branches reached about a little awkwardly (难看地) at the side, I thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with pleasant smell of Christmas.
“It’s not like the ones you used to find,” my mother went on. “Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the Gates boy didn’t know where to look. But I couldn’t be picky.”
“Don’t worry, ” I told her. “It’s perfect.”
It wasn’t, of course, but at the moment I realized something for the first time: all Christmas trees are perfect.
【小题1】When the writer got home, ________.
A.it was December 23 |
B.it was snowing heavily |
C.he found a Christmas tree in the living room |
D.the Gates boy was cutting a Christmas tree for his mother |
A.the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas trees |
B.his mother didn’t like perfect trees |
C.his mother didn’t want to have a tree |
D.the writer wouldn’t have a tree cut by someone else |
A.the wartime | B.the green of a pine | C.the pleasant smell | D.the sweet home |
A.How to Choose a Christmas Tree | B.How Soldiers Spent Christmas |
C.The Perfect Christmas Tree | D.The Christmas Without a Tree |