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13.A friend of mine,in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life,asked me the question,"Who said life was going to be fair,or that it was even meant to be fair?"Her question was a good one.It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster:Life isn't fair.It's disappointing,but it's absolutely true.One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves,or for others,thinking that life should be fair,or that someday it will be.It's not and it won't.One of the nice things about surrendering(屈从) to the fact that life isn't fair is that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the very best we can with what we have.We know it's not"life's job"to make everything perfect,it's our own challenge.Surrendering to this fact also keeps us from feeling sorry for others because we are reminded that everyone is dealt a different hand; everyone has unique strengths and problems in the process of growing up,facing the reality and making decisions; and everyone has those times that they feel victimized or unfairly treated.
The fact that life isn't fair doesn't mean we shouldn't do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole.To the contrary,it suggests that we should.When we don't recognize or admit that life isn't fair,we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves.Pity,of course,is a self-defeating emotion that does nothing for anyone,except to make everyone feel worse than they already do.When we do recognize that life isn't fair,however,we feel compassion(热情) for others and for ourselves.And compassion is a heartfelt emotion that delivers loving-kindness to everyone it touches.The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world,try reminding yourself of this very basic fact.You may be surprised that it can persuade you out of self-pity and into helpful action.
67.The writer thought of his friend's question as a good one becauseA.
A.like his friend,he also thought life was unfair
B.it made him recall something during his childhood
C.he also wanted to know who held such an opinion
D.he learned something from the question as a youngster
68.Surrendering to the fact that life isn't fair willB.
A.keep us from making everything perfect
B.make us know it's our duty to perfect things
C.make us face unfair treatment bravely
D.keep us from doing everything in our power
69.The second paragraph of the passage mainly tells us thatC.
A.we should not surrender to the life
B.it's nice to surrender to the life
C.it's nice to accept the injustice of life
D.we should not feel sorry for everything
70.In the last paragraph,"this very basic fact"refers to the fact thatD.
A.you should not pity for others
B.pity is a self-defeating emotion
C.compassion is heartfelt emotion
D.life isn't and won't be fair.
分析 本文属于科教类的短文阅读.主要描述了世界是不公平的.根本就没有所谓的绝对公平,但我们得接受这个现实!
解答 ABCD
67.A.细节理解题.根据文章第一段It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster:life isn't fair.可知,使自己也想起了被教育说这个世界是不公平的;故选A.
68.B.细节理解题.根据第二段中We know it's not"life's job"to make everything perfect,it's our own challenge.可知,接受社会不公平这个事实有助于我们接受挑战,追求完美;故选B.
69.C.段落大意题.根据One of the nice things about surrendering(屈从) to the fact that life isn't fair is that…可知我们应该接受这样的现实:在现实生活中,很多事情都是不公平的.接受这样的现实未必就是坏事;故选C.
70.D.细节理解题.根据前面的时间状语The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world可知,the very basic fact指的是life isn't fair这一事实,将来也会如此;故选D.
点评 做本题时,首先要快速浏览全文,把握文章的主旨大意,理清作者的写作思路;然后结合上下文,逐句分析,并正确理解每一句话的意思;最后结合选项的意思,找到符合文意的选项.
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3.How to make a Budget
Most likely,you aren't the family breadwinner.But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance would put some money in your pocket.For kids and grown-ups alike money is easy to spend.If you aren't careful,it can be gone in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn and the sooner you start the better.Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special,creating a budget can help you deal with expenses and plan for the future.All you need are paper and a pencil and some self-control.
First,take a look at our sample monthly budget.Then,use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own.In the first two columns,list your sources of income and how much you expect to earn from them.In the third and fourth columns,list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
Sample Monthly Budget
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total.If it is,you have an effective budget.
Budgets are not complex,but sticking to them can be tough.When planning your budget,be realistic about your expenses.If you know that you drop 18at a movie,don't write 12in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.
If you are eyeing a big purchase,such as a 150skateboard,spend less and save more until you have the total amount.No matter how attractive it may be,avoid spending your savings.One day,you will thank yourself!
13.The purpose of making a budget is to help peopleB.
A.learn to be realistic
B.manage their money well
C.increase their savings
D.test their power of self-control
14.What should people do when planning a budget?A
A.Fill in the expenses as they really are.
B.Avoid spending money on expensive things.
C.Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.
D.List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.
15.Who is the passage written for?D
A.Bank manager
B.Parents
C.Breadwinners
D.Children.
Most likely,you aren't the family breadwinner.But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance would put some money in your pocket.For kids and grown-ups alike money is easy to spend.If you aren't careful,it can be gone in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn and the sooner you start the better.Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special,creating a budget can help you deal with expenses and plan for the future.All you need are paper and a pencil and some self-control.
First,take a look at our sample monthly budget.Then,use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own.In the first two columns,list your sources of income and how much you expect to earn from them.In the third and fourth columns,list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
Sample Monthly Budget
Monthly income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | 20.00 | Snacks | 26.00 |
Money earned selling drinks | 25.00 | Music downloads | 12.00 |
Money earned babysitting | 12.50 | Movies | 18.00 |
Money earned delivering newspapers | 30.00 | Video Rentals | 10.00 |
Total: | 87.50 | Total: | 66.00 |
Budgets are not complex,but sticking to them can be tough.When planning your budget,be realistic about your expenses.If you know that you drop 18at a movie,don't write 12in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.
If you are eyeing a big purchase,such as a 150skateboard,spend less and save more until you have the total amount.No matter how attractive it may be,avoid spending your savings.One day,you will thank yourself!
13.The purpose of making a budget is to help peopleB.
A.learn to be realistic
B.manage their money well
C.increase their savings
D.test their power of self-control
14.What should people do when planning a budget?A
A.Fill in the expenses as they really are.
B.Avoid spending money on expensive things.
C.Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.
D.List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.
15.Who is the passage written for?D
A.Bank manager
B.Parents
C.Breadwinners
D.Children.