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A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves – the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. But we really shouldn’t be, because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solves problems, and calm ourselves down. Beware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying, “Good job!”

Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motive others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1.The author argues in the first paragraph that ________.

A. words will never hurt us at all

B. words have lasting effects on us

C. positive effects last longer than negative effects

D. negative words last longer than positive effects

2.Why should we not feel embarrassed when talking to ourselves?

A. Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself.

B. It does harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.

C. Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems.

D. Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health.

3.The underlined phrase “give ourselves a pat on the back” in Paragraph 3 means _________.

A. blame ourselves B. punish ourselves

C. praise ourselves D. talk to ourselves

4.Which of the following statements would the author agree to?

A. It is better to think twice before talking to others.

B. It is impossible for unkind words to be forgotten.

C. Words always possess long positive effects.

D. Kind words are sometimes not needed at all.

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Students who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.

The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.

The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context(上下文语境). Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, or divide it into syllables (音节), they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form(复数形式), they check these in a dictionary.

1.The writer thinks that ___________.

A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll be successful in learning English

B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English

C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries properly

D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing

2.According to the passage, which of the following is wrong?

A. Dictionaries have little effect on learning to speak English.

B. Whatever new words you meet while reading, never use dictionaries.

C. Small two-language dictionaries have serious defects (缺陷).

D. Reading something for the first time, you’d better not use dictionaries.

3.When in the reading does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary?

A. At the beginning of the reading

B. At the end of the reading

C. During the first reading

D. After the first reading

4.This passage mainly tells us _____________.

A. students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries

B. what were the defects of small two-language dictionaries

C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries

D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it

Shopping is a big part of the holiday season,when families and friends gather together and exchange gifts.While the popularity of shopping online has grown,such practices are not always eco-friendly or timely,as gifts bought online must be packaged and shipped,wasting valuable resources and time.

The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and reduce your carbon footprint.The following are a few ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefit your community and the people who call it home.

When men and women shop locally,they are putting money back into their local communities.Local businesses may be owned by your neighbors,and it can be comforting to know that your holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbor instead of a large company.Local businesses also employ your neighbors,so shopping locally can strengthen the local economy by creating jobs.

Local businesses go a long way toward creating a neighborhood identity,and that identity can create a stronger sense of community among you and your neighbors.In addition,a unique community identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders,and can also attract more people to local businesses in your neighborhood.

The gifts you buy when shopping locally can also benefit your community.Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be more unique than items bought from national chains,as smaller retailers tend to sell more home-made items than their national competitors.Recipients of such items may find such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains.

The accessibility of customer service is another benefit of shopping locally.When you buy something from national chains,especially during the holiday season when such businesses may have to deal with orders,making contact with customer service departments can be a test of patience.A long wait on the phone or online can make the process of contacting customer service departments extremely frustrating.But such frustration is rare when shopping from local businesses,as consumers can simply buy their products in the store.In addition,shopping locally makes it more convenient for friends and family members who also live in your community to return their gifts.

1.The author referred to shopping online in the passage to .

A. imply it is convenient to shop online

B. show it has been popular with the public

C. imply shopping locally is better than that

D. tell people they should stop wasting resources

2.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .

A. local businesses are in poor management

B. shopping locally can help some people get jobs

C. a large company usually gains much profit

D. few people support local businesses

3.If people love the products from a local business, .

A. the business will raise the price of its products

B. the products will be sold in the distant places

C. it will help develop the community a lot

D. the community will turn into a tourist destination

4.What does the underlined word “Recipients” mean in the passage?

A. The persons who receive something.

B. The persons who donate something.

C. The persons who sell something.

D. The persons who purchase something.

I used to work as a waitress in a little restaurant. I felt frustrated then so I had been____that period. I hadn’t told anybody except my employer. Somehow a____had overheard (无意中听到) my saying that I had to go to another____As I passed her table, she____me a card with her phone number on it. She explained that she lived in Sydney and that I should call____I needed any help.

Some weeks later, it was time for____appointment(约会) in Sydney and I flew there. I was____as I had never been there before and didn’t____anyone else there. So I____to ring the lady who had given me her____number, even though I had only met her that once.____I had arrived, she was very excited and came____to meet me. She gave me a bed and a meal and took me to my appointment the next day and afterwards, she took me back to the____

She treated me so____that I offered her a gift to express my____but she refused. She said “Your____to me is to offer your help to another when it is____” Over the months we kept in touch but then for some reason our communication got less and less____

I always felt I wasn’t giving enough to others as a____, but she had told me that I gave her very much and the way I____people was a gift. I now give a hand to others every day even if it is only a smile to those who have none to give.

1.A. going through B. worrying about C. wishing for D. dreaming of

2.A. manager B. waiter C. customer D. friend

3.A. restaurant B. school C. town D. city

4.A. showed B. handed C. lent D. returned

5.A. before B. after C. if D. because

6.A. her B. their C. my D. his

7.A. pleased B. tired C. scared D. honest

8.A. help B. know C. meet D. serve

9.A. decided B. promised C. refused D. expected

10.A. room B. hotel C. car D. phone

11.A. Considering B. Admitting C. Learning D. Thinking

12.A. secretly B. immediately C. slowly D. unwillingly

13.A. room B. airport C. park D. station

14.A. calmly B. warmly C. coldly D. poorly

15.A. thankfulness B. concern C. excitement D. attitude

16.A. advice B. question C. pay D. gift

17.A. needed B. tested C. appreciated D. accepted

18.A. frequent B. valuable C. important D. meaningful

19.A. nurse B. waitress C. teacher D. cook

20.A. laughed at B. recognized C. talked about D. treated

Meaningful relationships make life more enjoyable. In order to attract an ideal mate, you'll need to spend some time preparing yourself to make sure you're ready to be in a relationship with a new person.

Define what an ideal relationship means to you. As you set out to create your ideal relationship, make sure you consider what you want from it. 1.If you want attention and

affection, look for someone who gives you that.

2. 0ften, one of the biggest things that can get in the way of your future happiness is your past. In order to move forward in your life, you need to say goodbye to anything you may be struggling with from your past. Creating an ideal relationship requires commitment to the possibilities of the future, not bitterness about the past.

Be positive. No one wants to be around someone who is bad-tempered or pessimistic all the time. 3.If you want to find an ideal relationship, try to picture the future as full of opportunities. Nobody is perfect, but being positive about yourself and your life will be attractive to potential partners.

Work towards positive changes in your life. 4.0ften, these character quirks(怪癖) are what make people lovable and memorable. Your family and friends should love you in spite of your flaws.5.Of course you shouldn't change yourself for someone else, unless it is a positive change that you want to make for yourself.

A.Let go of the past.

B.Everyone has faults.

C. Welcome your future challenges.

D. Optimism attracts more optimism.

E. Work on talking things out, even when you're upset at one another.

F. However, there are things you need to work on to attract your ideal partner.

G. If you are looking for stability and security, search for a partner with those qualities.

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