A young man worked very hard at his lessons. He was too busy to have a rest. At last, he became ill, so he couldn’t go to sleep. Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep. But he always stayed awake and couldn’t fall asleep.
After some days, he decided to see a doctor. “I just can’t go to sleep at night. What should I do? Could you please help me?”
“I have a suggestion(建议),”said the doctor. “Try counting numbers. By the time you reach one thousand, you’ll be asleep. I’m sure of it.”
The next day the man returned to the doctor’s office. “Well,” said the doctor, how are you today? Did you try my suggestion?”
The man still looked tired. “Yes,” he said, “I tried counting one, two, and three— up to one thousand. But when I reached five hundred and sixty-nine, I began to feel sleepy. I had to get up and drink some tea so that I could go on counting up to one thousand. But then I still couldn’t fall asleep.”
【小题1】The young man couldn’t go to sleep because ____________________,
A.he was worried about his homework
B.he worked too hard and became ill
C.he didn’t finish doing his lessons
D.there was a lot of noise there and he couldn’t have a rest
【小题2】The doctor asked the young man ________________________.
A.to get up to drink some tea
B.to take some medicine and go to bed earlier
C.to count numbers while he was lying in bed
D.to count numbers before he went to bed
【小题3】The young man returned to the doctor’s office the next day because______.
A.he wanted to ask the doctor how to count the numbers
B.he wanted to thank the doctor
C.he was better and wanted some more medicine
D.he still couldn’t go to sleep at night
【小题4】The young man _________.
A.counted from 569 to 1000
B.counted from 1 to 1000 and fell asleep
C.counted from 1 to 569 and got up to drink some tea
D.counted from 1 to 569 and fell asleep
【小题5】The young man _____ in fact.
A.didn’t understand the doctor’s suggestion
B.wasn’t ill at all
C.was not able to count numbers
D.didn’t try the doctor’s suggestion

Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote. “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re  shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
【小题1】How many basic questions do the students often ask?
A.Two.B.ThreeC.Four.D.Five.
【小题2】What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
A.Watch English films.
B.Write down the words first.
C.Listen to real English songs.
D.Take a deep breath and smile before you begin.
【小题3】What is Oliver's problem?
A.He’s too shy to talk with others.
B.He’s not able to count English words.
C.He can’t remember new words.
D.He doesn't know what real English is.
【小题4】What’s the best title of this passage?
A.How to learn English
B.Talking about English films
C.Advice about English writing
D.The way of beginning an English talk
【小题5】Which isn’t a good way to learn English?
A.Listening to English songs
B.Practicing English with a foreigner in the street
C.Sitting in your bedroom to remember words
D.Saying the English names for everything you see


During my second year of nursing school, our teacher gave us a test. I was a hardworking student and I did well in all the subjects. I finished the questions successfully until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”
Of course this was a joke. I saw the cleaning woman every day. She is short and about 60 years old. She has dark hair. But how would I know her name? I had never talked with her before. In fact, I’d never even thought about talking to her. I stared at my paper and started to feel rather guilty. Finally, I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank.
Before the class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our grades.
“Absolutely,” the teacher said. “In your life, you will meet many people. All are important. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is to smile and to say hello.”
I’ve never forgotten that lesson. Everyone deserves my attention and I should get to know all of the people who work and live around me. That was, perhaps, the most important lesson of my life. I also learned the cleaning woman’s name was Dorothy.
【小题1】How was the writer at the nursing school?

A.She didn’t study hard.B.She was one of the top students.
C.She loved telling jokes. D.She often asked questions in class.
【小题2】What did the cleaning lady look like?
A.She had only a little hair.B.She was not tall.
C.She looked young.D.She always smiled.
【小题3】How did the writer feel she first saw the last question?
A.She felt guilty.B.She felt surprised.
C.She felt excited.D.She felt comfortable.
【小题4】What can we learn from paragraph 3 and 4?
A.The last question was a part of the quiz.
B.The students needn’t answer the last question.
C.Only one student didn’t know the answer.
D.None of the students knew the woman’s name.
【小题5】What did the teacher want to tell the students through the last question?
A.You should pay attention to everyone around you.
B.You should work hard to get good grades in school.
C.You should be friends with the cleaning lady.
D.You should try to make as many friends as you can.

We often act like babies when we want to be happy. Why? I think it is because children have no worry and they don’t complain.

We can set a goal in our life and go after what we want. But if we’re   ①   all the time, how can we live happily? If you don’t believe me, count how many  ①   you complain about something in one day. Whether it is being trapped in busy traffic or troubled by weather, or whatever it is, there are endless things you can find to complain about.

But it’s not just the outside condition that we will complain about. We complain about ourselves too. We complain that we don’t have enough time or money, and that we’re not smart enough, cool enough, or just enough. Many times we experience lots of unpleasant things because of complaining about things we can’t control.

Think about how much happier you would be if you stopped complaining? ②Much of what you complain about is out of your control anyway. What’s the meaning of thinking about something you have no power to change?

Finding out what you are complaining about is the first step to stop complaining. Ask yourself if you prefer to complain or to be happy.

It’s best to stop to enjoy the beautiful life, but not to waste time to complain.

1.在①处填上适当的词,使文章完整。                    

2.将②译成中文。

3.在文中找出下列句子的同义词:We can have a life goal and try to get it.

4.根据短文回答问题:

  What should you do first to stop complaining?

5.找出文章的中心句。

 

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