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Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind．How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing．
By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic （逻辑） behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand．Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding．In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power.”
Try this experiment．Explain how you’ll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea how right now．Just start with anything, and create an explanation．For example, start with “I’ll learn chess,” or “I’ll read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help．You’ll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan, and if you actually do this, you’ll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now．
Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember．Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes．You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you’re working on a big project, you’ll probably have more success．
Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it．That’s an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better．Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and you’re half-way there．
Writers don’t always write because they clearly understand something beforehand．Often, they write about something because they want to understand it．You can do the same．Writing will help bring you to an understanding．Give it a try.
What would be the best title for the text?
A．A Way on How to Write
B．Increase Your Brain Power through Writing
C．Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing
D．How to Start Your Writing
According to the text, writing can help you a lot in the following ways EXCEPT ______.
A．the increase of your brain power
B．the ability to remember
C．the development of your interest in study
D．the better understanding of a topic
If a writer writes something, it means that he or she _______.
A．has understood it very well
B．needs to understand it better
C．wants to remember it in his or her mind
D．is exercising his or her “explain power”
The underlined sentence “you’re half-way there” in the fifth paragraph implies that ______.
A．you are already successful
B．you still need to work hard
C．writing can help you walk half way
D．writing is important to solve problems
What’s the main purpose of the writer writing the text?
A．To advise readers to start their writing ．
B．To explain the importance of writing.
C．To persuade readers to become writers．
D．To increase readers’ brain power.
第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When Winsion Chruchill was a young man, his father concluded that Churchill was “unfit for a career in law or politics” because he did so badly in school.When Charles Darwin was getting ready to 36 on his five-year expedition on The Beagle, his father was extremely 37 . he thought his son was falling into a life of sin and idleness.Gorge Washington’s mother was a complaining, 38 woman by all accounts. She thought little of Washington’s achievements and didn’t 39 at either of his presidential inaugurations（就职典礼）. She was always 40 that her children overlooked her and she was especially angry when her son George ran off to 41 the army for the American Revolution. She 42 believed it was his duty to stay home and take care of her.In his youth, the 43 Leonard Bernstein, one of the most talented and successful composers in American history, was continually pressured by his father to 44 his music and do something worthwhile, like help out in his family’s beauty-supply business. After Leonard became 45 , his father was asked about that, and he answered, “Well, how was I supposed to know he was the Leonard Bernstein?”People may criticize you or make fun of your ideas or actively try to 46 you. Often their efforts are only attempts to protect you from 47 . But obviously failure is only a possibility if you stop. If you keep 48 , a “failure” is just another learning 49 . Besides, giving up on a heartfelt goal is worse than failing. “Many people die”, said Wendell Holmes, “with their 50 still in them.” That’s true tragedy.So listen 51 to the worries and criticisms of your friends and family, and do your best to put their minds 52 , but then carry on. Listen last to your own heart. You 53 yourself better than anyone on earth. Make sure your song is 54 .Listen to your own heart. Don’t let your music 55 with you.36．A．set sail B．take charge C．make progress D．set examples37．A．excited B．pleased C．disappointed D．affected38．A．self-confident B．self-centered C．kind-hearted D．cold-blooded39．A．show off B．show up C．pick out D．pick up40．A．claiming B．expecting C．complaining D．declaring41．A．fight B．beat C．attend D．command42．A．foolishly B．secretly C．bravely D．honestly43．A．late B．latter C．former D．later44．A．take up B．give up C．pick up D．bring up45．A．proud B．diligent C．professional D．famous46．A． advise B．suggest C．stop D．keep47．A．failure B．success C．stop D．keep48．A．stopping B．starting C．going D．coming49．A．method B．experiment C．approach D．experience50．A．music B．article C．movie D．poem51．A．politely B．rudely C．responsibly D．actively52．A．in order B．at case C．in use D．at war53．A．trust B．believe C．know D．doubt54．A．finished B．completed C．written D．sung55．A．live B．die C．sound D．play
( C )One of the worst feelings in the world is trying your hardest at something but still falling short. In the case of schoolwork, studying for hours and bringing home disappointing grades may make you feel hopeless or helpless, but this is far from the truth. If you are dealing with disappointing grades, promise to change your study habits and you'll be amazed by the results.Act Fast The most important rule about dealing with disappointing grades is to act fast. Don't sit around and let them get worse, and definitely don't ignore them. Instead, admit that you need help and go in search of it soon. The faster you face up to the problem, the faster you can find a solution and see some results.Tweak your routine If you are studying hard and still dealing with disappointing grades, it's probably time to tweak your routine a little. Remember, if you keep doing the same thing all the time you'll undoubtedly keep getting the same results. Mix things up by asking for help, whether from a friend or fellow student, your teacher or a private tutor. Ask for help with the subject matter and tips for studying on your own.Study Successfully Of course it doesn't matter where you study or who you study with if you are studying the wrong things. Make sure that you are studying successfully by:*Reviewing your textbooks. *Looking over your notes from class. *Taking new notes while you study. *Investing in study guides. *Answering all of the review questions you can find. *Talking through events or concepts that are integral (整体) to your lessons. Learn From Your MistakesIf, after all of your changes and redoubling your study efforts, you are still disappointed with your grades, then it is time to figure out exactly where you are going wrong. Look over exam papers and assignments to see if you are having trouble with a particular kind of question (multiple choice, true or false, etc.) or concept. Examine your essays to see if you are explaining your ideas clearly and completely, or if it is the mechanics of your writing (spelling, grammar, etc.) that is letting you down. Request an appointment with your teacher and use this time to discuss your work and get his/her feedback as well.Dealing with disappointing grades is something that every student will face at one time or another. It won't be fun, but take a realistic look at your attention in class, your study habits and your performance on past assignments and exam. Figure out where you are having trouble and dedicate yourself to fixing these problems. 51. The purpose of this passage is _______.A. to introduce practical ways to solve worrying school problemsB. to persuade students to change their attitude toward schoolworkC. to offer advice on how to improve academic grades at schoolD. to emphasize the importance of dealing with disappointing grades52. The underlined phrase to tweak your routine means _______.A. to stick to the same study plan and seek help when possibleB. to mix things up before you work out a practical solution alone C. to examine your everyday life to make room for self improvement D. to make necessary alterations in your study habits and plans53. According to the passage, it is desirable to _______.A. adopt a great variety of successful study methods and work on your ownB. have a study partner who act fast to face up a problem and study successfullyC. find out your weak points by reviewing schoolwork and seek necessary helpD. make an appointment with your teachers and develop useful examination skills 54. The author of this passage is probably a(an) _______.A. psychologist B. examiner C. parent D. instructor 55. The author thinks that dealing with disappointing grades calls for _______.A. a strong will power B. a down-to-earth attitudeC. creativity and dedication D. undivided attention
EPeople want to get ahead when they are working in office, but not everyone can reach the goal. Let’s read the passage and we believe you can understand something useful for your working in the office.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being very busy. C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳) way you do your job .You may be all these kinds of people at the office, and even more. But when it comes to getting ahead, some experts say, the ABCs above are not enough, a P should be included, for P—politics, as in office politics.Dale Carneigie suggested much about office politics(策略) more than 90 years ago: Hard work alone doesn’t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, in spite of the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics, a better job, a raise, praise, but many people are still unable or unwilling to “play the game.”“People think that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, ” says Deborah Comer , an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. “But politics comes from the word ‘polite’. It can also mean controlling and forming associations (交往). It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your boss, and then expecting something in return.”In fact, today, experts explain office politics as proper behavior used to go after one’s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some forms of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.“The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on their work,” says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. “But if two or three candidates (候选人) are up for a position, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to choose the person he or she likes best to get ahead. It’s simple human nature. Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others connect office politics with flattery (奉承) , fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors. Experts suggested that office politics should be the need for some self-promotion (晋升).72. The underlined “Office politics” in (Para 5) is used in the passage to refer to ______.A. the habit of getting to work on time.B. the political views and beliefs of office workers. C. the interpersonal relationships within a company. D. the various qualities required for a successful career.73. Why are many people unwilling to “play the game ”(Para.6)?A. They believe that doing so is not polite.B. They feel that such behavior is unprincipled（不道德的.）C. They do like the manipulating workmates.D. They think the effort will get them nothing.74. The author considers office politics to be _______.unwelcome at the workplace.bad for interpersonal relationships.impossible to the development of company culture.an important factor for personal advancement.75. It is the experts’ view that _______.A. speaking up for oneself is part of human nature.B. office politics is necessary to self-advancement.C. hard work is of little importance to one’s promotion.D. all employees can recognize the need for flattery.
DHave you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing. By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic(逻辑) behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power.” Try this experiment. Explain how you’ll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea how right now. Just start with anything, and create an explanation. For example, start with “I’ll learn chess,” or “I’ll read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help. You’ll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan, and if you actually do this, you’ll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now. Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you’re working on a big project, you’ll probably have more success. Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. That’s an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and you’re half-way there. Writers don’t always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try.71. What would be the best title for the text? A. A Way on How to Write B. Increase Your Brain Power through Writing C. Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing D. How to Start Your Writing72. According to the text, writing can help you a lot in the following ways EXCEPT ______. A. the increase of your brain power B. the ability to remember C. the development of your interest in study D. the better understanding of a topic73. If a writer writes something, it means that he or she _______. A. has understood it very well B. needs to understand it better C. wants to remember it in his or her mind D. is exercising his or her “explain power”74. The underlined sentence “you’re half-way there” in the fifth paragraph implies that ______. A. you are already successful B. you still need to work hard C. writing can help you walk half way D. writing is important to solve problems75. What’s the main purpose of the writer writing the text? A. To advise readers to start their writing. B. To explain the importance of writing. C. To persuade readers to become writers.D. To increase readers’ brain power.
