题目内容
Buster Biown was a thief--and a good one, too ,he thought. He’d nevst decn caught by the police because he never look chance. He was always prepared for any ruforesecn event of emcnhency. Confidently, he stood the house of his intended victim(受害者)and read the sign on the of the house. “Don’t worry the dog-be aware of the ownerl ” it said .Bust smiled and found his way in.
The house looked quite normal outside ,but inmde it was very exotie with fascinating objects on display when it saw Buster,then wagged its tail madly and went over to hat ligking his outatretched hand. “Good boy ,”Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are-trying to Hck me to death.”
Satished he’s umade friends with the deg ,Buster began to wancer mand the house ,choosing itents to put his bag. His akilled eye picked out only the antiques (古董):a pail lfiailver eanllal llabldas. a silver tea-and-coffce service, etc .His new friend ,the dog .sat and watched, wondering what was happening.
“Well, boy .”Buster whispered finally. “That might do. Any mow and I won’t be able to carry it ! ” Herswung the heavy bay onto his shouiders , just as the lights came on , nearly blinding him . He shielded his eyen with his hand.
“You’ re a very ailly person,” the figure in the doorway aaid , his voice dry as dust .As the man came closer . Bustor could see he was well dreascd . His face seemed bars for 20 year fang ying to mb the hase of the wodd ’ s greatest fortrne-teller!”
“You should have talsm notice of the sign outside.” The man rusoed 1 knew about this attempted robbery Iast week and I also kuor end up bchind bars for 20 year faney ying to the lasase of the world’ s greatest fortune-teller!”
1.Why was Buster so confident?
A. He was not afraid of dogs.
B. He knew the house lived alone.
C. He had never been caught by the police.
D. The house had no security alarm.
2.Why wan Buster so confident?
A. Mcasy and untidy. B. Rich and expenaive.
C. Comfortahle and calmc D. Foreign and unuknl
3.How did Buster deojde wlich objects to take?
A. He took those the wete cnay fo carry in his bag.
B. He took only . the antiqucs.
C. He took those that he could sell easily.
D. He looked for abjccts
4. What punishment wajts for Buster Brown?
A. A prison seutence with hard labour.
B.A long prison sentence.
C.A heavy fine
D.Comanttnity service fo-20
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B
Having one of those days—or weeks—when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood (心情)will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster, often within a day or two.
Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or taking some quick exercise can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.
Tune it out
Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tensions go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.
Give yourself a pep talk
Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, including the pessimistic(悲观的)messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers.(“I still don’t have a job.” Vs” I have two interviews next week.”)
Reduce your stress
Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. There include de3ep breathing, stretching and visualizing, all of which sound complicated(复杂的)but aren’t. One easy way to visualize, close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to unhappiness is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.
Avoid things that won’t improve your mood
TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(刺激)your mind-something that the TV show “Neighbors” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(面食), produce a calming effect on people who have a desire for them.
1.Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?
A.Draw a picture of something complicated. |
B.Put more sugar into your coffee. |
C.Writing down negative thoughts. |
D.look ahead and write something positive. |
2.Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?
A.It helps raise your spirits. |
B.It brings us a new technique. |
C.It is not complicated to do so. |
D.It is an area to be easily controlled. |
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.You don’t have to be nice to your neighbors |
B.you often feel powerful when in bad mood |
C.Some TV shows won’t energize you |
D.Slow exercise can gets you out of bad mood |
4.Which would be the best title for this passage?
A.How to Beat a Bad Mood |
B.Energy Level and Stress |
C.Bad Mood and Our Life |
D.How to Control Your Feeling |