My name is Nick Vujicic, an Australian who was born without any limbs(四肢). In recent years one of my most 36 videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, 37 hugs from all fields of great people.

   All in all, those are pretty ordinary 38 that just about anyone can do, right? So 39 do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are 40 to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I’m living 41 I had no limits.

   People often think someone 42 a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy. But I’d like to 43 them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life

  Among the hundreds of 44 on that video, here’s one typical remark:” seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel 45 for myself sometimes -or feel not funny enough, or whatever. How can I 46 think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?”

   I found happiness when I realized that imperfect 47 I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic. I’m designed 48 God’s plan. That’s not to say that there isn’t 49 for improvement. I’m always trying to be better so I can better 50 the world!

   I do believe my life has no 51 . I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be. As we 52 our journey together, please take a moment to 53 about any limitations you’ve placed on your life. Now think about what 54 would be like to be 55 of those limitations. What would your life be if anything were possible?

1.A. disappointing                   B. unforgettable                   C. popular                   D. useful

2.A. receiving                          B. collecting                          C. returning                D. gathering

3.A. sports                                     B. activities                           C. affairs                      D. wonders

4.A. how                                   B. what                                   C. when                       D. why

5.A. drawn                                     B. expected                         C. required                 D. ordered

6.A. even though                         B. in case                             C. as though                D. if only

7.A. of                                            B. from                                  C. in                              D. with

8.A. advise                                     B. greet                                 C. surprise                  D. please

9.A. comments                        B. pictures                    C. replies                     D. statements

10.A. nervous                               B. sorry                                 C. eager                       D. desperate

11.A. still                                  B. ever                                   C. also                          D. even

12.A. if                                           B. as                                      C. while                       D. although

13.A. according to                       B. thanks to                          C. owing to                  D. up to

14.A. stage                                    B. area                                  C. place                       D. room

15.A. protect                                B. rescue                              C. serve                       D. reserve

16.A .challenges                           B. limits                                 C. doubts                     D. endings

17.A. finish                                    B. continue                          C. start                         D. stop

18.A. worry                                   B. think                                 C. care                         D. talk

19.A. we                                        B. one                                   C. it                               D. you

20.A. free                                B. short                                    C. aware                      D. fond

 

根据短文内容,从下面的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。

A. Review(复习)regularly

B. Make good use of class time

C. Find a good place to study

D. Plan your time carefully 

E. Scan浏览) before you read

F. Take notes in class

Maybe you are an average student with an average intelligent. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a better scholar if he or she wants to be.  The following suggestions may be helpful to you:

1.

When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. Be sure to set aside(抽出) enough time to complete the work that you are normally assigned each week. Of course, studying shouldn't occupy all of your free time. Don't  forget  to  set  aside  enough  time for entertainment, hobbies and relaxation.

2.

Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything, but study materials. No radio or television! When you sit to work, concentrate on the subject!

3.

This means  looking  a  passage  over  quickly but thoroughly before you begin to read it more carefully. Scanning a passage lets you preview the material and get a general idea of the content. Scanning will help you double your reading speed and improve your comprehension.

4.

Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later.  Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

5.

When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you do it regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of test is to show what you have learned about a subject. Tests do more than just provide grades; they let you know what you need to study more, and they help to make your new knowledge permanent.

 

Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

A. Talk slowly.

B. Concentrate on the topic.

C. Express your feelings.

D. Notice the details.

E. Use the best words.

F. Introduce something interesting.

 

1.Generally, good talkers don’t rush into a conversation. They take their time when they think about something and when they say it out loud. They act as if they have all the time in the world. This makes them the center of attention. Try this way of talking and you will create the same effect.

2.People with good conversation skills tend to notice the kind of things that the average person doesn’t notice, and to bring such details into the conversation. They may notice and point out an interesting ring on the other person’s hand, a certain foreign accent, or a certain voice tone they use when saying a name. Thus, such individuals impress people in a very elegant manner.

3.It’s very rare to meet a person who is comfortably talking about their emotions and how certain things make them feel, especially with strangers. Yet this way of talking is a real virtue. Don’t just present the facts. Keep in mind that it is at the emotional level that people connect best.

4.Anyone can talk about the news or express basic opinions. But good talkers can frequently tell you something you didn’t know and that you’ll find interesting and fascinating. This is why it’s good to have knowledge into fields such as psychology or sociology, and bring such knowledge out at the right moments in a conversation.

5.The ability to talk smoothly has a lot to do with choosing the precise words to convey your feelings or thoughts. Constantly develop your vocabulary and practice communicating as accurately as possible. It will help you develop a way with words and allow you to express yourself more easily.

 

Do you know what really troubles me? For some reason, words with silent letters have always bothered me. For example, consider these words: know, design, island, school, wrist, naughty, and salmon. All of these words have at least one letter that is not typically pronounced, and these words are just a very small part of words with silent letters in them.

   Some words are even worse, consider this word: colonel. Not only are some letters not pronounced, but letters that are not even there are pronounced.

   Even foreign languages, especially French, are guilty of this needless complexity and confusion. I know there must be some main historical reasons why the words are spelled and pronounced the way they are, but that does not mean bad traditions must continue to survive. Especially if they are no longer logical.[来源:Z_xx_k.Com]

   Unfortunately, there is very little that anyone can do for it, because there’s no group of people who can change or have the right to change the English language for everyone. However, the only thing we can do is make changes in the way we talk and write in hopes that it catches on. For example, I pronounce the letter “l” in salmon on purpose to make people annoyed and to sound more different or complicated. I even pronounce colonel the correct or French way.

   I can only hope these two minor changes to the English language make sense to you, and you will help to keep up these minor changes forever in your everyday life.

1.We can learn from the passage ________.

   A. colonel is pronounced   

B. salmon is pronounced

   C. all the words with silent letters come from French

   D. linguists will solve the problem of dumb letters

2.Which of the following is the main reason for silent letters?

   A. French language.   B. Historical reasons.  C. Some linguists  D. Bad traditions.

3.The underlined phrase “catches on” probably means “________”.

   A. becomes popular   B. gets across   C. follows the fashion  D. doesn’t fall behind

4.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

   A. Troubles in everyday life            B. Traps in English words

   C. Words with silent letters            D. Necessary changes of languages

 

What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange or red? If you do, you must be an optimist (乐观者), a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grays (灰色) and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined (意志坚定的). You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists (心理学家) tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference (爱好), and the effect (影响) that colors have on human beings. They tell us that we don't choose our favorite color as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

   A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful (开心的) and more comfortable (舒服的) than a dark green one, and a red dress rings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing (压抑). Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark gray.

   Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colorful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colors they like and dislike. And don't forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief.

1.According to this passage, _________.

  A. one can choose his color preference  

  B. one is born with his color preference

  C. one's color preference is changeable

  D. one has to choose his favorite color as soon as he can see clearly

2.We would pay attention to colors because _______.

  A. colors do have effect on our moods(情绪)

  B. colors may have effect on our work and study

  C. light and bright colors make people happy

  D. you can know your friends better by the colors they like or dislike

3. The main idea of this passage is ________.

  A. one's color preference shows one's character

  B. you can brighten your life with wonderful colors

  C. psychologists have been studying the meaning of color preference

  D. one's color preference has something to do with his character and colors have effects on human beings

4. "I am feeling black" means ______.

  A. I am feeling well             B. I am very happy   

   C. I am excited                    D. I am depressed

 

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