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In seventh grade, I decided to try out for my school musical. I only made it through the first part before the drama teacher stopped me. It goes without saying that my Christmas carol didn’t get me any role.

Am I embarrassed? No. Not just because it was ten years ago, but also because it’s such a great story to share. Why? I think the main reason is that admitting to mistakes makes you easier to relate to. Interestingly enough, science proves this theory.

Researchers have conducted numerous studies and have concluded that when someone makes a mistake or acts in a clumsy(笨拙的) way, they are found to be more likeable. In other words, if you’re competent(有能力的) at something and then you mess up, it shows your human side. This allows others to connect and relate to you, which in turn makes them like you more.

Growing up, I was the type of student who had to get straight A’s and the type of athlete who always had to perform at the top of the game. The problem was that my standards were so high that I was never happy. It was only when I learned to let go and forgive myself for my mistakes that I truly felt relaxed.

When one of your close friends or family members makes a mistake, are you quick to forgive and forget? Sadly, many of us often express more sympathy(同情) for others than ourselves. With each mistake comes a lesson, and if you can learn to let go and forgive yourself, you will be better equipped to handle life’s challenges going forward.

More importantly, if you’re frequently worried about looking silly, you’ll never be able to get improvement at work. Even if you make a fool of yourself, it isn’t the end of the world. Think about it: what’s the worst that can happen? In many cases, the reward often outweighs the risk.

1.What does the underlined part “this theory” probably refer to?

A. A mistake makes you more likeable.

B. An embarrassed person tends to act clumsily.

C. Competent people always mess up in life.

D. It’s not embarrassing to share mistakes.

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. The author is proud of her work.

B. The author was once a perfectionist.

C. The author always made some mistakes.

D. The author felt ashamed of her high standards.

3.What message can be got in the last two paragraphs?

A. Making a fool of yourself when necessary.

B. Being sensitive when it comes to forgiveness.

C. Viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.

D. Not being afraid to face your mistakes.

4.What does the author want to tell us in the passage?

A. It’s okay to make mistakes.

B. Everyone may make mistakes.

C. It’s time to forgive yourself.

D. How to forgive our mistakes.

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“If you go on stealing, you will ________ you bright future, young man！”said the judge.

A. destroy B. damage

C. ruin D. break

That woman carried a new blanket over her arm. Wordlessly, she gave it to me.

“Is it finished?” I asked.

She shook her head. “No. It is ready,” she replied. I handed her the money and took the blanket.

“It is beautiful, so skillfully woven,” I said to my mother. “But what did she mean when she said it was not finished? How can it be ready if it is not finished?”

“I will tell you later,” my mother said, “but first I will take you to the Navajo village.”

We went down to the village. A group of young men were making sand pictures. We walked through the whole village, watching the different things the people were doing.

It was not until that evening that my mother finally explained the Navajo woman’s words.

“Did you notice anything about the things the people were making?” My mother asked.

“What should I have noticed?” I looked at her and asked.

“Each thing the Navajo make has one small part that is not complete. The design in their sand pictures are often not perfectly done, for example---the line of a circle may not quite close. If you look carefully at your blanket, you will probably find a stitch(一针) missing.”

I took the blanket off, but it looked as perfect as any design could be. Then suddenly, I noticed that sure enough a stitch was missing!

“They believe that when anything is completed or finished, it means the end has come--- it will not be perfect until then. Then too, with a circle, they believe that they must leave a pathway for the bad spirits to run away and the good spirits to come in. So, often, they do not make the line close.

1.The blanket the author received ______.

A. was poorly woven

B. made her think a lot

C. cost her a lot of money

D. was finished, but not ready

2.Why was the author shown around the village?

A. To buy more things made by the Navajo.

B. To make friends with some of the Navajo.

C. To have a deeper understanding of the Navajo.

D. To look for the woman who sold her the blanket.

3.Which of the following may the Navajo believe?

A. A stitch in time is very important.

B. Life only becomes perfect when you die.

C. He who makes no mistake is a perfect man.

D. You must always try to make your life complete.

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

A. The Navajo are good at making things

B. The Navajo are brave and hard-working.

C. Skills are needed to do business with the Navajo.

D. A blanket tells a lot about the Navajo culture.

Each year millions of babies are born too soon and too small. Premature or preterm births mean births at less than thirty-seven weeks.

Prematurity is the leading cause of death in newborn babies. More than one-fourth of the four million newborns who die each year around the world were born too early.

Preterm babies that survive can suffer a lifetime of serious health conditions. The examples include cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing problems and learning disabilities. Families and communities face emotional, physical and financial costs.

Christopher Howson is the vice president for global programs at the March of Dimes. His group and the World Health Organization recently published a report called “The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth.”

Christopher Howson: “Frankly the problem of preterm birth is under-recognized and undervalued. People fail to recognize how serious the problem is. I mean, this report shows that thirteen million babies are born every year preterm, and that over a million of those babies die as a result of being born too early.”

And these are just estimates; the true numbers could be even higher. More than eighty-five percent of preterm births happen in Africa and Asia. Africa has the highest rate, with about four million cases each year.

Christopher Howson says many of the causes of preterm births are related to poverty and weak health-care systems.

Christopher Howson: “For example, the poor overall health and nutritional status of women. A high burden of infectious diseases. A lack of family planning – allowing a woman to decide when to start and end having children. And also the lack of good prenatal(产前) care programs that might identify problems early on in pregnancy.”

Preterm births are a problem not just in the developing world. The combined rate in the United States and Canada is the second highest in the world. Preterm birth rates in the United States have increased thirty-six percent in the last twenty-five years.

This has been largely the result of two reasons. One is an increase in pregnancies among women over age thirty-five. The other is an increase in the use of reproductive therapies（生殖治疗）.

1. This passage is mainly about ______.

A. the causes of people’s bad health throughout the world

B. how to improve people’s health throughout the world

C. premature or preterm births throughout the world

D. Christopher Howson, vice president for global programs at the March of Dimes

2. All of the following are causes of preterm births EXCEPT______.

A. too many deaths of newborn babies

B. poverty

C. Lack of family planning

D. the lack of good prenatal care programs

3.Which of the following is a TRUE statement according to the passage?

A. Preterm birth rates in developing countries are dropping and they are increasing in some developed countries like the US and Canada.

B. The increase in pregnancies among women over age thirty-five and the increase in the use of reproductive therapies result in the increase of preterm birth rates.

C. Fortunately, many people have already realized the seriousness of the problem of preterm births.

D. Preterm births must be a problem for only poor areas because of poverty.

4.Where can we probably read this article?

A. International news reports

B. History and political papers

C. Science magazines

D. World trade guides

根据句意及所给单词首字母完成下列句子.

1.Although we are good friends, I don’t share her r________(宗教的) beliefs.

2.I opened the packet just to satisfy my c________(好奇心).

3.Visitors are not p________ (允许)to touch anything without permission.

4.Because of the earth’s g________ (重力), apples fall to the ground.

5.He found something f________(漂浮) on the lake, which frightened him.

6.Bill Gates is one of the w________(最富有的) persons in the world and devotes himself to helping people in trouble.

7.The little girl was i________(印象深刻) by his speech and made up her mind to become a speaker like him.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

I work 1._________ a teacher. Several years ago, I taught English to the young in a school. I had a student 2. _________ was really very shy and somewhat challenged.

When the first class began, she immediately threw her veil (面纱) down and 3._________ (complete) covered her face. She sat at the back of the room by ___4.______ (her), away from other girls. Little by little, I asked her to the middle and seated her with __5._______ easy-going student. She uncovered her face, and then actually began to smile more and more, even though she _6.________ (look) terrified at first. Again, I got her to speak in my language gradually, and even to ask me questions in English.

By the end of the semester, the girl, 7. _________ (call) Aisha, managed8.________ (stand) at the front of the class with 25 students and give a speech that she had written and prepared for. I thought this is a wonderful 9._________ (achieve) as she could hardly say anything when we first met.

In our last class, she said, "Thank you, Mr. Robert. You are very kind." I10. _________ (teach) for more than 25 years, but this is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me in the classroom.

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1. 客人和年长者先坐，他们开始吃其他人才能吃；

2. 桌上有许多菜，供人们共享；

3. 吃完后，要向主人表示感谢……

Chinese New Year for Kids

Chinese New Year for Kids is a full color paperback book with beautiful Chinese illustrations (插图). This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from ages 3 to 12 years old, for use in the classroom or at home. Music, physical movement, art, and food all add to the atmosphere of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.

Author: Cindy Roberts

Date: 2002-10-01

List Price: $ 9.95

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The Polar Express

One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise (前提) for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn’t ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg.

Author: Chris Van Allsburg

Date: 1985-10-28

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The Secret of Saying Thanks

Perhaps you’d like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all. You'll discover it all on your own, maybe when you least expect. If you’ve not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, it’s waiting for you. The secret can be found in the sunrise that offers promises for the day ahead, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun.

Author: Douglas Wood

Date: 2005-9-27

List Price: $ 16.95

Price: $ 11.53 Buy it On Amazon.com

The Runaway Pumpkin

When Buck, Billy and their little sister Lily spy the biggest pumpkin they've ever seen, they can't resist (抵制). Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill to show everyone, but it’s too big! Before they know it, it’s rolling out of control down the hillside. It knocks over Grandpa Baxter and makes him think of pumpkin soup. And when Poppa Baxter finally stops, all he can think of is pumpkin bread.

Author: Kevin Lewis

Date: 2003-09-01

List Price: $ 15.95

Price: $ 6.38 Buy it On Amazon.com

1.We can infer from the passage that Chinese New Year for Kids ________.

A. helps readers to learn about Chinese culture

B. is helpful for foreigners to travel to China.

C. is very popular with readers all over the world

D. introduces a lot of outdoor activities.

2. If you buy a copy of The Runaway Pumpkin on Amazon. com, you can save ________.

A. 30% B. 40% C. 60% D. 70%

3. The author wrote the passage mainly to ________.

A. offer us some advice on shopping

B. tell us some interesting stories

C. compare some books’ information

D. introduce some children’s books

Spring is here and so is the cycling season. Here are some suggestions on how to ride a bike safely and comfortably.

Watch your feet—Using the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of hurting the heel and arch. You should push with the ball of your foot.

Layer up—While it’s still cool, wear layers of clothing, with light clothing close to the body and outer layers that do not absorb water. Choose bright colors that increase your visibility (可见度).

Fix the fit—If you have lower back pain or numbness (麻木) in your hands and finger from cycling, it could be because your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height. A good cycle shop can help you find the right bike.

Be mindful—You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles, other cyclists and pedestrians (行人). Consider taking a cycling safety course to practice your skills, or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations. bicyclesafe.com.

1.Which part of the foot should one use when cycling?

A. The heel. B. The arch.

C. The ball. D. The toes.

2.What kind of layers of clothing is suggested for cycling?

A. Heavy clothing.

B. Oversize (肥大的) clothing.

C. Out layers absorb water.

D. Clothing with bright colors.

3.If you feel pain or numb in back or hands after cycling, what may be the reason?

A. You lack exercise.

B. You are ill.

C. Cycling doesn’t suit you.

D. Your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height.

4.According to the last paragraph, if you want to avoid danger when cycling, you should .

①take a cycling safety course

②search for information on bicyclesafe.com

③choose walking rather than cycling

④ride a bike with many friends

A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④

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