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6.I remember when someone would mention the words"extraordinary life",the entire thought seemed only for the rich and famous.The idea seemed unreachable and only came to the lucky few.I finally woke up to the truth that living an extraordinary life could truly be achieved if you focused on the small things.Here are five simple steps:
Make a list of 100things to do:Take out a piece of paper and write down anything and everything that comes to mind.From the littlest things to the most extreme,it all goes on your list.This simple act of writing this list stretches your imagination and opens up the possibilities to see your life.
Change up your routine:We are creatures of habit and this can lead to staying comfortable.Our life can tend to run on auto-pilot and we spend a large amount of time completely numb to what is happening around us.Therefore,by changing up our typical routine,we begin to have a better understanding of the experiences of our own life.
Learn something new every month or two:Remember when you were a kid and you had to learn something new all the time?You were nervous,excited,and a little scared when you first tried to ride a bike.But once you did it a few times,you began to get the hang of it and suddenly had an increase in your confidence with a feeling like you could fly.Once you begin to push yourself just that little bit extra,you quickly grow your comfort zone and feel braver to do even more.
Hang around with others:There are always those people whose lives are extraordinary.The best way to find out what they do different is to spend a little time with them.See how they think,speak,and act differently.You will be surprised at how quickly you begin to try some new things and feel more confident.This is a great way to follow some outstanding people and begin opening your mind to new ways of thinking.
Seize the day:There are opportunities that happen around us daily.Take notes on how many times you would really love to do something,but for some reason you find yourself saying no.Many times we say no because we feel we don't have time or money.Start saying YES to just one or two things you might have originally said no to.
The next time you find yourself feeling stuck in an ordinary life,try out at least one of these simple steps.Just that tiny bit of"extra"goes a long way and before you know it,you'll be expanding your world.
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Passage outline | Supporting details |
Theme | Extraordinary life doesn't(71)necessarilybelong to the rich and famous and with attention (72)focused/fixed/concentratedon small things,it applies to everyone. |
(73)Approachesto living an extraordinary life | ●List whatever (74)enters your mind,which makes it(75)possibleto see your life. ●Make a change to daily routine instead of living out of (76)habit to understand life experience better. ●Have a strong desire to learn new things regularly and gain (77)confidence in pushing yourself more. ●Devote time to (78)observingpeople with extraordinary life to get inspiration to change your ways of thinking. ●Get down to doing something that you(79)refuseto do previously for reason of time or money. |
Conclusion | Your world will be(80)expanded as long as you take some simple measures. |
分析 本文主要告诉我们过非凡生活的5个方法.
解答 71.necessarily 72.focused/fixed/concentrated
73.Approaches 74.enters 75.possible
76.habit 77.confidence 78.observing
79.refuse 80.expanded
71.necessarily 根据文章第一段I finally woke up to the truth that living an extraordinary life could truly be achieved if you focused on the small things. 可知非凡的生活完全可以实现,只要你把注意力集中在小的事情上,说明非凡的生活没有必要只属于富人.
72.focused/fixed/concentrated 根据文章第一段I finally woke up to the truth that living an extraordinary life could truly be achieved if you focused on the small things. 可知可知非凡的生活完全可以实现,只要你把注意力集中在小的事情上.
73.Approaches 根据文章第二段Here are five simple steps:可知本文主要告诉我们过非凡生活的5个方法.
74.enters 根据文章第三段 Make a list of 100things to do:Take out a piece of paper and write down anything and everything that comes to mind. 可知把进入你大脑的100件事情写下来.
75.possible根据文章第三段This simple act of writing this list stretches your imagination and opens up the possibilities to see your life 可知写下的100件事情可以让你发挥想象力,使得未来生活变成可能.
76.habit根据文章第四段by changing up our typical routine,we begin to have a better understanding of the experiences of our own life.可知通过改变我们的日常生活习惯,我们可以更好地理解我们自己的生活经历.
77.confidence 根据文章第五段 once you did it a few times,you began to get the hang of it and suddenly had an increase in your confidence with a feeling like you could fly. 可知一旦你对新的事物经历几次,你就开始掌握并且提升了自信心.
78.observing 根据文章第六段 The best way to find out what they do different is to spend a little time with them. 可知发现非凡生活人的最好的方法是和他们一起度过美好时光.
79.refuse 根据文章第七段 Start saying YES to just one or two things you might have originally said no to可知开始做以前因为时间和金钱没有做的事情,也就是说做以前拒绝做的事情.
80.expanded根据文章最后一段Just that tiny bit of"extra"goes a long way and before you know it,you'll be expanding your world. 可知每天改变一点,你就会扩大你的世界.
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A. | to run | B. | to be run | C. | run | D. | running |
A. | Try as he might | B. | As he might try | ||
C. | Try although he might | D. | Though might he try |
I met Connie the day she was(42)B to the hospice ward (病房),where I worked as a(43)D.Her husband,Bill,stood nervous nearby as she was (44)B to the hospital bed.While Connie was in the final (45)B of her fight against cancer,she was (46)D.
Connie was a (47)C.As we became acquainted,she confided (吐露) how (48)D it was to be married 32years to a man who often called her"a silly woman".
"I know Bill loves me."she said."But he has never been one to say he loves me,or send cards to me.I'd give anything if he'd say‘I love you',but it's just not in his (49)A."
Soon,when Connie had fewer(50)C moments,I began spending more of my volunteer time with Bill.
One day,I got him on the (51)Bof women,how we need romance in our lives and how we love to got sentimental cards.
"I don't have to,"he said."She knows I do!"
"I'm sure she knows,"I said,"but she needs to hear what she has (52)D to you all these years.Please think about it."
Two days later I walked down the hospice ward at noon.There stood Bill,leaning (53)Cthe wall in the hallway and staring at the floor.I already knew Connie had (54)D at 11a.m.
When I saw Bill.his face was wet with (55)C and he was (56)B.
He said,"I have to say how good I feel about telling her.He stopped to (57)A his nose."This morning I told her how much I loved her…and loved being married to her.You (58)Dhave seen her smile!"
I went into the room to say goodbye to Connie.There,on the bedside table,was a large Valentine (59)A from Bill,(60)B:"To my wonderful wife…I love you."
41.A.on time | B.at times | C.in time | D.behind time |
42.A.allowed | B.admitted | C.committed | D.acknowledged |
43.A.nurse | B.cleaner | C.doctor | D.volunteer |
44.A.translated | B.transferred | C.transformed | D.transported |
45.A.step | B.stage | C.state | D.stair |
46.A.anxious | B.worried | C.frightened | D.cheerful |
47.A.reminder | B.performer | C.romantic | D.hostess |
48.A.disturbing | B.shocking | C.annoying | D.frustrating |
49.A.nature | B.mind | C.1ife | D.style |
50.A.sleeping | B.yawning | C.waking | D.crying |
51.A.lesson | B.subject | C.point | D.focus |
52.A.shown | B.explained | C.expressed | D.meant |
53.A.on | B.by | C.against | D.over |
54.A.passed by | B.passed on | C.passed down | D.passed away |
55.A.sweat | B.rain | C.tears | D.water |
56.A.struggling | B.trembling | C.sighing | D.sinking |
57.A.blow | B.touch | C.scratch | D.rub |
58.A.would | B.could | C.might | D.should |
59.A.card | B.gift | C.paper | D.package |
60.A.telling | B.reading | C.writing | D.announcing. |
People watching TV advertisements would notice that there has always been an advertisement war between the marketers of different consumer goods.A few such cases are given below.
1.Parachute Coconut Oil vs.V.V.D.Gold
Some time back,the producer of V.V.D Gold Coconut Oil claimed in their TV advertisement that only their products was superior and the one sold in blue colour bottles (the reference was to Parachute coconut oil) was suitable only for un-natural hair.
2.Tata Salt vs.Captain Cook
Tata salt was first iodised (碘处理) salt marketed by an Indian Company.It has been enjoying a good and steady market.Captain Cook,another producer of iodised salt,who entered the market later,had to adopt some strategy to get control of the market.The TV advertisement of Captain Cook stressed on‘Free flow'of their salt when transferred to a container.The producer of Tata Salt retaliated (报复) by saying that the claim of Captain Cook was a trick and those who were quality conscious should deal with it with caution.
3.Pepsi vs.Coco Cola
Coca Cola was selected as the official soft drink for the Wills World Cricket 1996.When the cricket series was on,the marketers of Pepsi constantly advertised on TV.Their advertisement gave the idea that the cricketers preferred only Pepsi and as a matter of fact there was nothing official about it.
4.Horlicks vs.Complan
Sometime back,the TV advertisement of Complan,a health drink directly attacked Horlicks,which has been in the market for several decades.The claim of Complan was that their brand (which according to them was Brand C) has a higher percentage of ingredients (材料) compared to Brand H (reference was nothing but to Horlicks).
The above examples clearly show how the technique of advertisement is misused by some marketers to ruin the image of their competitors.This,certainly,is not a healthy trend.
Any marketer should only speak about his products and not about his competitors'products.The awareness of consumers has certainly increased over the years and they are no longer easily taken in.There are many consumer products like salt,oil shaving blades etc.But one thing for sure is that offering the same product in a different container will not make the product different.
Mass media like Radio,Television and newspaper should not allow advertisements that tell lies.Legal regulations,in this regard,should also be made stricter.
Comparison of the past and the present | ||
In the past | At present | |
A technique mainly used for offering (66) information | A trick used as a means of unfair (67) competition | |
Unhealthy trend of the (68) misuse of advertisement | ||
(69) Cases/Examples given | Products | Wrong (70) practice(s) |
V.V.D.Gold | l No product of the kind could (71) match it. | |
Captain Cook | l Captain Cook stressed on their"free flow"when their product was put into a container. | |
Tata Salt | l Tata salt warned consumers to be (72) cautious/careful. | |
Pepsi | l Too much advertisement on TV seemed to say that Pepsi was the cricketers'(73) favorite. | |
Complan | l Complan claimed that their product was much (74) richer in ingredients. | |
Solutions | Only (75) qualityof products is allowed to be mentioned in the advertisement.Stricter laws should be made to protect every producers'and consumers'benefits. |
Arms.(57)D If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back,this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way.Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements,while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.If someone upsets you,just cross your arms to show you're unhappy.
Head.When you want to appear confident,keep your head level.If you are monitor in class,you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously.(58)F
Legs.Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies.If you are at interviews,try to keep them still.
Posture.A good posture makes you feel better about yourself.(59)A This makes breathing more difficult,which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.
Mouth.When you are thinking,you often purse (皱拢) your lips.You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don't wish to show.(60)E
A.If you are feeling down,you normally don't sit straight,with your shoulders inwards. B.If you are pleased,you usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this. C.So,while your mouth is closed,just what is your body saying… D.How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. E.However,it will probably still be noticed,and people will know you're not pleased. F.However,to be friendly in listening or speaking,you must move your head a little to one side. G.Don't say too much when you're happy. |