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5.On my first job as a sports editor for the Montpelier Leader Enterprise,I didn't get a lot of fan mail,so I was intrigued by a letter plopped on my desk one morning.The envelope bore the logo of the closest big-city paper,the Toledo Blade.When I opened it,I read:
"Sweet piece of writing on the Tigers.Keep up the good work."
It was signed by Don Wolfe,the sports editor.Because I was a teenager (being paid the grand total of 15cents a column inch),his words could not have been more exciting.I kept the letter in my desk drawer until it got rag-eared.Whenever I doubted I had the right stuff to be a writer,I would reread Don's note and walk on air again.
Later,when I got to know him,I learned that Don made a habit of writing a quick,encouraging word to people in all walks of life."When I make others feel good about themselves,"he told me,"I feel good,too."
Why are upbeat note writers in such short supply?My guess is that many who shy away from the practice are too self-conscious.They are afraid they will be misunderstood,sound old-fashioned or flattering.Also,writing takes time and it is far easier to pick up the phone.The drawback with phone calls,of course,is that they do not last.A note attaches more importance to our well-wishing.It is a matter of record,and our words can be read more than once,appreciated,and treasured.
What does it take to write notes that lift spirits and warm hearts?Perhaps just a desire and a willingness to express our appreciation.The most successful people write notes that are short on words and long on feeling,sincere,short,specific,and usually spontaneous in nature.
It is difficult to be spontaneous,however,when you have to hunt for letter writing materials; so,keep paper,envelopes,and stamps close at hand,even when you travel.Fancy stationery is not necessary; it's the thought that counts.
So,who around you deserves a note of thanks or approval?A neighbor,your librarian,a relative,your mate,a teacher,or your doctor?You do not need to be poetic.If you need a reason,look for a milestone,the anniversary of a special event you shared,a birthday,or holiday,and do not hold back your praise.Such words as:"greatest,""smartest,""prettiest"make us all feel good.Even if your praises run a little ahead of reality,remember that expectations are often the parents of dreams fulfilled.
63.On seeing the letter on the desk,the author feltB.
A.annoyed B.curious C.doubtful D.shocked
64.According to the author,many people don't write upbeat notes mainly because they areD.
A.afraid of being out of date B.too shy to flatter others
C.prepared to make phone calls D.too concerned about what others think
65.It can be learned from the last paragraph thatB.
A.praises often run ahead of reality
B.praises help in pursuing a dream
C.parents often write upbeat notes
D.parents expect children's success
66.What might be the suitable title for the passage?A
A.The Power of a Positive Note B.Notes Help to Fulfill Dreams
C.The Necessity of Writing Notes D.Note or Phone,Your Own Choice.
分析 文章主要讲述了他人的看法对于一个人的影响,尤其是称赞的语言,可以鼓励一个人追求梦想.我们应该感想鼓励我们的人,也应该去称赞鼓励他人.
解答 63.B.细节理解题.由第一段so I was intrigued by a letter plopped on my desk one morning,可知我对这些堆在我桌子上的信件很好奇,故选B.
64.D.细节理解题.由第五段many who shy away from the practice are too self-conscious.They are afraid they will be misunderstood,这些人非常难为情,并且担心被人误解,可知他们都太在意别人的看法,故选D.
65.B.推理判断题.由最后一句话Even if your praises run a little ahead of reality,remember that expectations are often the parents of dreams fulfilled,即使你的称赞有一点脱离现实,也要记得,期望是使梦想成熟的母亲.可以推知,赞美可以促进人们追寻梦想.故选B.
66.A.主旨归纳题.由全文内容可知,文章主要讲述了鼓励性的语言对于他人的影响.故选A.
点评 本篇文章主要是细节理解方面的题型,需要考生通过跳读迅速找到对应的句子进行详细理解,句子的理解可以结合上下文意思,通过逻辑推理得到.
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