题目内容
We get so caught up in that that we become lost in the dream itself. Yet we are scared of seeing it realized, of it becoming reality.
A. association B. intention C. fantasy D. attraction
C
"Yes, but what did we use to do before there was television?" How often we hear statements like this! Television hasn't been with us all that long, but we are already beginning to forget what the world was like without it. Before we admitted the "one-eyed monster" into our homes, we never found it difficult to occupy our spare time. We used to enjoy civilised pleasures. For instance, we used to have hobbies, entertain our friends and be entertained by them, go outside for our amusements. We even used to read books and listen to music occasionally. Now all our free time is regulated by the "goggle box". We rush home for our meals to be in time for this or that programme. A sandwich and a glass of beer will do—anything, providing it doesn't interfere with the programme. The monster demands and obtains absolute silence and attention. If any member of the family dares to open his mouth during a programme, he is quickly silenced.
Whole generations are growing up addicted to the television. Food is left uneaten, homework undone and sleep is lost. The television is a universal thing that makes people calm. It is now standard practice for mother to keep the children quiet by putting them in the living-room and turning on the set. It doesn't matter what the children will watch—so long as they are quiet.
Television encourages passive enjoyment. We become content with second-hand experiences. It is so easy to sit in our armchairs watching others working. Little by little, television cuts us off from the real world. We get so lazy, we choose to spend a fine day in semi-darkness. Television may be a splendid medium of communication, but it prevents us from communicating with each other. We only become aware how totally irrelevant television is to real living when we spend a holiday by the sea or in the mountains. In quiet, natural surrounding, we quickly discover how little we miss the King television.
【小题1】.
. Through the passage, the writer aims to tell us ________.
A.how television is damaging our health |
B.how to keep away from watching television |
C.that television is doing harm to our life |
D.all of us find it difficult to live without television |
What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Second-hand experiences provided by television are harmful. |
B.We can enjoy our life without television. |
C.Television is a necessary way of communication. |
D.Television is becoming irreplaceable in our daily life. |
. What's the main reason for parents to put the children before a television set?
A.To save more time for housework. |
B.To help them sleep earlier. |
C.To keep them quiet. |
D.To help them learn more knowledge from television. |
By saying "we never found it difficult to occupy our spare time," the writer means ________.
A.television occupies too much of our spare time |
B.it's easy for us to find some spare time to enjoy the television |
C.we have less spare time after we have television |
D.it's difficult to spend our spare time without a television |
There is, for many of us, a moment in life when we make a choice that changes us forever. This moment marks a turning point, when we realize that the life we're living is not a mirror of who we really are.
For some, the moment comes as a result of something dramatic: the sudden loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. For others, they have to deal with difficult situations, such as financial hardship. In these challenging times, it's more critical(关键时刻的) than ever for us to seize the possibility of positive change. As I travel and talk to people about their lives, I often see a distant, vacant look in their eyes -- a look that says “I’m so busy trying to survive my life that no soul left to live it”.
As a result, we end up feeling lonely. Yet we keep on going the way we've been going. We tolerate high levels of stress at work, take important relationships for granted, or put our health needs on hold. We get so caught up in the details of living that our busyness becomes an excuse from the inner voice that begs us to listen. When you finally pay attention to that little voice and begin to make even small changes, you will slowly improve yourself.
To start positive change, you need the power of your mind. I've come up with a five-step strategy that will help you. You will be able to identify what you want and then go after it. It's easier than you might think.
1. Reset your happiness set point. Don't limit yourself! When I decided that I wanted more control over my life, I set goals in physical, emotional, financial, professional, material, and play. I challenged myself to consider every possible choice. Imagine things you've never believed you could achieve. Don't let your past determine your future.
2. Trust your courage. Too often, when you're first learning to take control of your life, you doubt yourself. It's important to develop a strong connection with your inner guidance system. I've heard many stories about the persistent voice inside your head.
3. Take action. Once you have set goals, adjusted your beliefs, and got ready, you can start making things happen. Again, turn to those people you respect -- the ones achieving what you desire -- for support and guidance. They will both inspire you and give you practical advice on what steps you need to take.
4. Have faith. Believe that the positive energy of grace will support your efforts to improve your life. When you've done all you can, let go and trust that the right result will occur. When we have faith, we give up the need to be in control, and we set ourselves up to actually enjoy the process of change.
5. Be patient. This can be the toughest step. It's not easy to trust that your life will improve in a best way. Remind yourself of the benefits of patience. In my experience, those life changes are always worth the wait.
【小题1】What does the author intend to say in the second paragraph?
A.The start of some turning points in one’s life is caused by crisis. |
B.Loss of a job or the death of a loved one are all dramatic things. |
C.No one can live a life without any turning points. |
D.No one can predict his future of being good or not. |
A.adjust our beliefs from time to time | B.always control ourselves for anything |
C.keep on going the way we are going | D.seize the challenging times to live an active life |
A.know the limitation of your set point | B.build self-confidence without doubt |
C.limit your goals in different ways | D.consider every possible choice with care |
A.When you've done all you can, you may believe that the right result will occur. |
B.When you set goals, and take action, it is possible to make things happen. |
C.When you first learn to take charge of your life, you will always doubt yourself. |
D.If things do not happen in a way that is best, patience is always worth the wait. |