When I was about twelve years old, a girl in my class liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). She said I was very thin; I wasn't good at math; I talked too much; I was too proud, and so on. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes. He listened to me quietly, and asked, "Are those things true or not? Jane, didn't you ever think about what you're really like?" Then he added, "Well, you have that girl's opinions. Make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true."

I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I found out that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn't change, like being very thin, but many I could and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I got a clear picture of myself.

I brought the list back to Daddy, and he said, "Now you know better about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears angrily and feel hurt. When something said about you is true, you'll find it will be of great help to you. Don't shut your ears. Listen to the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do. "

Daddy's advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I've never had a better piece of advice.

1.How old was Jane when a girl in her class pointed out her shortcomings?

A. About 10. B. About 12. C. About 14.

2.Which thing did Jane think she couldn't change?

A. She was very thin.

B. She wasn't good at math.

C. She talked too much.

3.Who changed the writer's opinion?

A. Father. B. Mother. C. Sister.

4.What did Jane's father really mean by saying "Make a list of everything... "?

A. To listen to her classmate's opinions.

B. To find out what is right and what is wrong.

C. To know herself better and improve herself.

5.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A. My Father B. The Best Advice C. My Life

Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.

Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.

With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.

Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast (宴会),have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.

Choose the meat with less fat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.

If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.

Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.

1.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ____________.

A. bring weight problems B. bring you much trouble in your life

C. make you worried about your foods D. make you hate delicious foods

2.Many people can't help putting on weight after the holidays because they____________.

A. can't control themselves B. go to too many feasts

C. enjoy delicious foods D. can't help turning away from the foods

3.From the passage, excess calories can be found in your body in the form of____________.

A. energy B. fat C. food D. something we can’t see

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