题目内容
7.So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument,a misunderstanding,the way we were raised,or some other painful event.Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.A friend of mine,recently told me that she hadn't spoken to her son in almost three years.She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first.When I suggested that she be the one to reach out,she said,"I can't do that.He's the one who should apologize."After a little gentle encouragement,however,she did decide to be the first one to reach out.To her amazement,her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own.As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out,everyone wins.
Whenever we hold on to our anger,we tum"small stuff(问题)"into really"big stuff"in our minds.We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness.They are not.If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy.The way to be happy is to let go,and reach out.Let other people be right.This doesn't mean that you're wrong.Everything will be fine.You'll experience the peace of letting go,as well as the joy of letting others be right.
You'll also notice that,as you reach out and let others be"right",they will become less defensive and more loving toward you.They might even reach back.But,if for some reason they don't,that's okay too.You'll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world,and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself.
32.The underlined word"rekindle"in Paragraph 1 probably means"A.
A.recover B.develop C.accept D.replace
33.In the author's opinion,we hold on to our anger often because we thinkC.
A.we can turn small issues into big ones
B.our happiness is more important
C.our own opinions matter most
D.others will be less defensive
34.The best thing to do after a quarrel is toD.
A.let go of our own fights
B.realize that you are wrong
C.expect others to give in
D.apologize to others first
35.What would be the best tide for the passage?B
A.Be Peaceful
B.Reach Out and Give
C.Small and Big Stuff
D.Enjoy Your Friendship.
分析 本文主要对生活中常见的处理人际关系的方式加以叙述、议论.通过列举身边的人和事,引起读者思考.旨在说明发生争吵时,我们应该主动联系对方、主动道歉,这样才能给人带来快乐.
解答 32-35 ACDB
32.A.词义猜测题.A.recover 恢复; B.develop 发展; C.accept接受; D.replace代替;根据第一段"we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship"可知我们等待着别人向我们伸出手,相信这是唯一的我们可以原谅别人,重新恢复友谊或家庭成员关系的方式.故选A.
33.C.细节理解题.根据第三段"Whenever we hold on to our anger,we tum"small stuff(问题)"into really"big stuff"in our minds.We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness."可知当我们心里还有愤怒的时候,我们在我们的想象中把小事转变成大事.我们开始相信我们的地位比我们的快乐更重要.故选C.
34.D.推理判断题.考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解.根据第二段给出的例子,以及最后的总结"As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out,everyone wins."可知当有人利用机会主动伸出手,大家就都受益.所以争吵之后我们应该先向别人道歉.故选D.
35.B.主旨大意题.通读全文并根据"As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out,everyone wins."可知,文章主要叙述的是在与人相处时我们应主动示好,发生争吵时,不要一直生气,不要认为只有对方来联系自己才能原谅他、才能恢复原来的关系,而是应该主动联系对方、主动道歉,这样会给人带来快乐.故选B.
点评 此题主要考查学生的词义猜测、细节理解以及推理判断能力.做词义猜测题时要联系上下文并结合选项来准确猜测词义.细节理解题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,所以在做细节理解题时要结合原文和提干有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,再结合选项选出正确答案.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.在做主旨大意题时考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点,确定主旨.
Their study found that(44)Dindividuals'greater wealth is due,in part,to the fact that happy people are more likely to get a(45)Band find a job.They get a(n)(46)Aquicker than their pessimistic counterparts.
And greater happiness has a big(47)Dimpact:the study shows,for example,that a one-point(48)Cin life satisfaction (on a scale of 5)at the age of 22 is(49)Bwith almost $2,000 higher earnings per(50)Bat the age of 29.This is on top of other influences on(51)B.
The researchers paid careful attention to instances of siblings(兄弟姐妹)in the data,demonstrating that even in children growing up in the(52)Dfamily,happier youngsters(53)Cto go on to earn higher levels of income.
The researchers also studied how(54)Amay influence income.Mediation tests reveal direct and indirect(55)Bthat carry the influence from happiness to income.
According to Dr De Neve,these(56)Dhave important implications for scholars,policy makers,and the general public-(57)Ain particular.The research shows that the emotional well-being of children is the(58)Cto their future success.Therefore,in the process of children's growth,what(59)Dgreatly is to ensure we create emotionally(60)B home environment.
41.A.men | B.adults | C.women | D.kids |
42.A.believed | B.insisted | C.found | D.thought |
43.A.fortunately | B.similarly | C.apparently | D.possibly |
44.A.angry | B.honest | C.sad | D.happy |
45.A.job | B.degree | C.prize | D.chance |
46.A.promotion | B.diploma | C.certification | D.information |
47.A.beneficial | B.colorful | C.thankful | D.financial |
48.A.increase | B.failure | C.decrease | D.success |
49.A.satisfied | B.equipped | C.associated | D.faced |
50.A.year | B.month | C.hour | D.day |
51.A.ability | B.income | C.performance | D.life |
52.A.familiar | B.different | C.good | D.same |
53.A.fail | B.decide | C.tend | D.continue |
54.A.happiness | B.friendship | C.relation | D.feeling |
55.A.meanings | B.effects | C.arguments | D.efforts |
56.A.figures | B.times | C.sights | D.findings |
57.A.parents | B.classmates | C.roommates | D.teachers |
58.A.road | B.barrier | C.key | D.way |
59.A.helps | B.determines | C.solves | D.matters |
60.A.wealthy | B.healthy | C.worthy | D.friendly |
"I hadn't really thought about it,but you are right.As much as I love lilacs (丁香),they come and go so(36)D,"I said.
It has been incredibly(37)Bthis year here in my back-yard.Our lilac tree has(38)Cthe most blooms I have ever seen.The scent (香味) is so wonderful that I spend a lot of time just standing on our small deck(39)Bit all in.
Many of the(40)Aare hollow and almost broken,leaving me to believe it has(41)Amany springs.A few winters ago one of the biggest branches crashed to the ground under the(42)Cof melting snow.It(43)Bmy heart.I guess I wasn't(44)Amuch from the old thing this year.But it is magnificent!
Since we have been(45)Dso much rain lately the flowers have become heavier.The(46)Ctall branches seem to be under a lot of pressure.I can relate to that.There are big gaps because the branches are(47)D.
(48)A,today I noticed the first bunch of flowers turning brown.It won't be long(49)Bthey are all gone.But here's what I've learned from it.
Some people are like fragrant flowers.They come into our lives ever so(50)Dand leave behind a scent that stays in our being.They(51)Ayour day by just having had contact with them even if for a moment.You cannot possibly(52)Ca day without thinking about them.Their beautiful(53)Dgently touches your heart each time you hear their name.In the coldest,darkest days of the winter of my life,the(54)Aof them will get me through it all and bring a smile to my face and I will have"spring forever in my(55)C."
36.A.slowly | B.steadily | C.gently | D.fast |
37.A.confusing | B.exciting | C.disappointing | D.annoying |
38.A.supplied | B.raised | C.produced | D.presented |
39.A.taking | B.breathing | C.bringing | D.getting |
40.A.branches | B.leaves | C.flowers | D.fruits |
41.A.seen | B.won | C.found | D.missed |
42.A.threat | B.attack | C.weight | D.control |
43.A.hurt | B.broke | C.struck | D.cured |
44.A.expecting | B.learning | C.judging | D.borrowing |
45.A.predicting | B.lacking | C.desiring | D.experiencing |
46.A.still | B.even | C.once | D.just |
47.A.lighter | B.softer | C.stronger | D.lower |
48.A.Sadly | B.Luckily | C.Hopefully | D.Jokingly |
49.A.when | B.before | C.after | D.since |
50.A.casually | B.slowly | C.secretly | D.briefly |
51.A.brighten | B.waste | C.ruin | D.end |
52.A.put off | B.take up | C.go through | D.use up |
53.A.expression | B.appearance | C.figure | D.spirit |
54.A.memory | B.understanding | C.sympathy | D.tolerance |
55.A.experience | B.theory | C.heart | D.conscience |