Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father,“But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead.”

     Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt -- a mistake 75% of US population make every day. The big question is why.

     There have been many myths about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.

     Myth Number One: It's best to be“thrown clear”of a serious accident.

     Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear" is able going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield (挡风玻璃) or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are “thrown clear”.

     Myth Number Two: Safety-bets “trap”people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.

     Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious (昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.

     Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour (mph).

     Truth : When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.

62. Why did Elizabeth say to her father,“But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead”?

A. He was driving at great speed.                       B. He was running across the street.

C. He didn't have his safety belt on.                    D. He didn't take his medicine on time.

63. The reason father was in a hurry to get home was that he _______.

A. wasn't feeling very well                              B. hated to drive in the dark

C. wanted to take some exercise                        D. didn't want to be caught by the people

64. According to the text, to be “thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you _______.

A. may be knocked down by other cars               B. may get serious hurt thrown out of the car

C. may find it impossible to get away from the seat

D. may get caught in the car door

65. Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe _______.

A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident

B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident

C. they will be caught when help comes              D. cars catch fire easily

66. What is the advice given in the test?

A. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.        B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.

C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.

D. Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.

If you’re networking(建立人际关系)and nothing is happening,you might need to evaluate how you’re doing it.Maybe you show up at each event and still feel challenged by the process.You aggressively talk to people,give out your cards,call endlessly to schedule an appointment but have no real success from your efforts.To help you gain a different future,here are eight habits you should avoid.(避免)
Ineffective networkers:
1.Lack patience.They expect immediate results and want business now, not tomorrow.
2.Constantly“selling”something.They see dollar signs every time they shake hands with someone.
3.Too many choices.If they offer a variety of products,they might try too hard to tell about all of them.Offering too much infomation sends a confusing message making it difficult for people to send references.Opportunities are all around us but when you’ re networking j only focus on one.
4.Change positions too often.If they move from company to company or do something totally different,it might be difficult for people to keep up with them.
5. Lack manners and respect.They interrupt others,talk with food in their mouth,aren’t very polite and appear unprofessional.They call people during dinner or on the weekends without thinking whether the occasion is suitable.
6. Focus on themselves. Too much self-promotion can leave the other person to feel unappreciated. Every sentence begins with“I”and is all about their business.
7.“Taking”instead of“giving”.They don’t realize what other people sense when they are being very selfish.Others may think that they are being taken advantage of.
8.Poor communication and interpersonal skills.They have trouble speaking effectively,building relationships and following up.
Networking is a process that is an investment of time and money.If you find you’re doing any of these habits,consider learning how to improve on these and maximize your results while networking.You’ll start to get better at connecting with people and obtain more opportunities.
【小题1】According to the text,some people didn’t succeed in networking because      .

A.they didn’t make effortsB.they didn’t behave effectively
C.they didn’t pay enough moneyD.they didn’t spend enough time
【小题2】According to the second habit,we shouldn’t      when we are networking.
A.make friendsB.talk about dollars
C.shake hands with everyoneD.pay attention to money only
【小题3】When talking with others,you should       .
A.give out your cards every now and then
B.talk about the quality of your product as much as possible
C.1et other people express themselves completely
D.interrupt others when they make a mistake
【小题4】Which of the following is not suitable for a salesman’s behavior?
A.He offers too much self-promotion during the conversation.
B.He considers when he can get what he expects carefully.
C.He only focuses on one opportunity when networking.
D.He keeps his promises and doesn’t expect too much from others.


I remember my math teacher Mr. Young very well. He stood out because the kids made fun d him. He was missing one of his fingers, and always pointed at students with his middle finger.
I was not very good at English and math. No matter how hard I tried, I just could not figure out why I did not understand what all the other kids found so easy to learn.
One day, I was told that if I got one more E on my report card, I would be taken to the “big person for kids”
I tried really hard for weeks. I just couldn't understand how to make different parts of members into whole things.
The day before report cards were to come out, 1 knew that Mr. Young would give me an E, just like he always did.
I went to Mr. Young and told him that the orphanage (孤儿院) was going to send me to the big person if I got another E on my report card. He told me there was nothing he could do; it would be unfair to the other kids if he gave me a better grade than I had actually earned.
I smiled at him and said, "Mr. Young, do you know how the kids make fun of you because you’re missing your finger?" He looked at me, moved his mouth to one side and said nothing.
“They shouldn’t do that to you because you can't help having a finger, Mr. Young. Just like I can’t help not being able to learn numbers and stuff like that.” I said
The next day, when I got my report card, I tucked it into one of my books. While on the school bus, I opened it: Geography, B+; Mechanical Drawing, C-; English, D-l; History, C-; Gym, B+; Art, C; Math, D-.
That math grade was the most favorite one I ever received. Because I knew that someone in the world finally understood what it was like for me to be missing a finger inside my head.
59. From the second paragraph we can infer that the boy is _________ in some subjects.
A. mind-blowing (给人印象极深的 )         B. slow-witted (头脑迟钝的)
C. fun-loving                              D. badly- behaved
60. Where may the boy live according to the passage?
A. In an orphanage.    B. In a big prison.   C. In the school dormitory.      D. In his home.
61. What grade should the boy have got in the math test this time?
A. D-.                  B. B +               C. D.                     D. E.
62. The underlined word "tucked" in the passage most probably means “________”.
A. stuck             B. listed               C. hid                   D. copied
63. The reason why the boy remembers Mr. Young is that ________.
A. he missed one of his fingers               B. he treated his students very well


I am one of those people who are terrible at saying no. I take on too many projects at once, and spend too much of my time doing things I’d rather not be doing. I get stuff done, but it’s not always the best I can do, or the best way I could spend my time.
That’s why my newest goal, both as a professional and a person, is to be a quitter.
Being a quitter isn’t being someone who gives up, who doesn’t see important things through to the end. I desire to be the opposite of that. The quitter I want to be is someone who gets out when there’s no value in what he’s doing, or when that value comes at the expense of something more important.
We get involved in something, realize we don’t want to be a part of it, but keep on going. We say “Well, I’ve already invested so much time in this, I might as well stick it out.” A friend of mine once told me, “I knew I was an adult when I could stop reading a book, even after getting 500 pages into it.” Odd though it sounds, we all tend to do this.
I propose the opposite: quit as often as possible, regardless of project status or time invested. If you’re reading a book, and don’t like it, stop reading. Cut your losses, realize that the smartest thing to do is stop before your losses grow even more, and quit. Instead of reading an entire book you hate, read half of a bad one and half of a good one. Isn’t that a better use of your time?
Step back for a second. Let’s learn how to say “no” at the beginning, or in the middle, and free up more of our time to do the things we’d like to be doing, and the things actually worth doing.
Saying no is hard, and admitting a mistaken yes is even harder. But if we do both, we’ll start to make sure that we’re spending our time creating value, rather than increasing our losses. Let’s be quitters together.
【小题1】The author wants to be a quitter, because he/she        .

A.wishes to have more time for relaxation
B.hopes to improve his/her personality
C.expects to make more efficient use of his/her time
D.has found it hard to do several things at one time
【小题2】In what circumstances does the author suggest quitting is a good idea?
A.When you know a task cannot be finished.
B.When you feel tired and need a rest.
C.When you meet with difficulties along the way.
D.When you realize what you are doing is not worth the time.
【小题3】The message the author tries to convey is to        .
A.learn to say noB.create more value
C.live your life to the fullestD.stop doing many things at a time

To all of you at Chinese love links.

I am 44 years old and never married. I have always wanted to find that perfect someone that I dream about. For about the last five years I have almost given up the hope of ever finding the one I truly wish to spend the rest of my life with.

I have always tried to be a nice guy. I had found your website some four or five months before. I did not know what to expect. I don’t know how to speak Chinese and never thought truly of how I was to an Asian woman.

Well, I had a lot of replies from some very nice and pretty women. I had a hard time finding only a couple to write to. But one stood out from the rest. She was cute, nice and seemed to hold a lot of the same values as I do. In a short time I had decided to write only to her. We communicate via e-mails 2-3 times a day and phone calls once or twice a week.

I went and met her and her family only a week ago. Her name is Yun and she lives in Nanning. I found Nanning to be one of the most beautiful cities I had ever been to. We had even decided to marry and bring her to the USA under the finance visa. Not only did she meet everything I had ever hoped to find in someone else but turned out to be what every woman should be like, at least the ones I have met. We plan to marry as soon as she is here and start a family together as neither of us has children but we both want them.

So to anyone out there reading this, I can only say this: You may not find what you are looking for if you’re not honest with your partner and yourself. This site worked for me mostly because I was honest with something that I wanted in someone else. When I did find her, love can work even across the other side of the world, between language differences and cultural differences. I wish you all luck in finding your perfect match. I have finally found mine and wish to give all my thanks to those at Chinese love links to help make it happen.

                                                    Sincerely yours,

                                                           Arthur

1.We can infer from the letter that Chinese love links is a website to ____________.

   A. help foreigners to travel in China

   B. help both Chinese and foreigners to find one they want to marry

   C. help Chinese and foreigners make friends

   D. receive letters from the USA

2. Which of the following is true about Arthur’s story?

   A. He was sure of finding a Chinese woman as his wife at first.

   B. He was determined to find a Chinese woman as his wife.

   C. He almost lost hope in finding a perfect wife until he found Yun.

   D. No women wrote to him before Yun.

3. Yun stood out from the rest because ________.

   A. she was a Chinese.

   B. she had much in common with Arthur

   C. other women stopped writing to Arthur

   D. she was cute and nice and often phoned to Arthur

4.Arthur thinks _________ is the most important in finding someone one wants to marry .

   A. being honest with the partner and oneself   B. help from the website

   C. difference in languages and places           D. difference in cultures

 

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