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Things to Start Doing for Yourself

Here is a positive to-do list for the upcoming year:

Start spending time with right people. There are the people you like? who love and appre-ciate you, and who encourage you to improve. They not only accept who you are now? but also accept who you want to be. 1.

Start facing your problems head-on. It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. 2. With your problems, take baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, which add up to yards and miles in the long run.

3. Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest a- bout what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest about every aspect of your life because you are the person you can forever count on.

Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. 4. Significant achievements are al-most always realized at the end of a long road of failures. One of the “mistakes” you fear might just be the link to your greatest achievement.

Start forgiving yourself and others. We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others. 5. It means you’re letting go of the hatred (仇恨) and pain, and choosing to learn from the pain and move on with your life.

Start cheering for other people’s victories. Notice what you like about others and tell them. Be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings (赐福) openly.

A. Forgiveness is the medicine.

B. Mistakes are the stepping stones of progress.

C. They are the ones who make you feel more alive.

D. Start being honest with yourself about everything.

E. Problems will not disappear unless you take action.

F. It doesn’t mean you’re out of trouble.

G. You are in competition with yourself.

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I never forget the single act of kindness that changed my life over 25 years ago. During a vacation trip, I needed to find my ______ to the Greyhound bus station, some 30 miles away. Being a _______student, I had little money to get there.

I _______to call various taxis and shuttle services but they were all to________or too far away to pick me up. Then, I got one person on the _______who managed to make out that I needed a ride to the Greyhound station but only had limited financial _____ and he agreed to transport me! He came to pick me up about 45 minutes _____. The driver was older and I remember______why the shuttle didn’t have a meter (计时器) but his ID was there and I could see this was his ______. The driver was so kind. He knew I was_______so he distracted me with stories and good______. He said I looked like his granddaughter.

At one point, I asked him why he _______so little to the others. Then ,he patiently explained that he was______retired and hadn’t removed his number from the phone book but when I called, clearly upset, he felt ______to help. This man drove an hour out of his way to help a person he didn’t know for a fee that only______his gas, if that! Because of his ______, I knew things were going to be okay. This man’s kindness warms my heart every time I think of him. _____ , I didn’t get his name and his face has _______gradually from my memory but he is on my mind often and I wish I could thank him______. “Thank you Mr. Angel Shuttle-Man! I hope your granddaughter knows what a(n)_______grandfather she has!”

1.A. connection B. entrance C. way D. route

2.A. poor B. lucky C. wealthy D. talented

3.A. forgot B. failed C. agreed D. managed

4.A. valuable B. expensive C. reasonable D. special

5.A. paper B. email C. Internet D. phone

6.A. difficulties B. support C. market D. system

7.A. later B. earlier C. before D. after

8.A. admiring B. doubting C. wondering D. knowing

9.A. field B. function C. duty D. business

10.A. upset B. excited C. hurt D. crazy

11.A. speech B. introduction C. conversation D. connection

12.A. spent B. demanded C. offered D. charged

13.A. actually B. easily C. certainly D. clearly

14.A. disturbed B. troubled C. driven D. permitted

15.A. covered B. included C. involved D. provided

16.A. courage B. honesty C. kindness D. patience

17.A. Unfortunately B. Thankful C. Surprisingly D. Delightedly

18.A. abandoned B. fixed C. existed D. disappeared

19.A. secretly B. in person C. privately D. in a hurry

20.A. wonderful B. strange C. ordinary D. brave

The Spotlight(公众注意的中心) in Rio

Phelps puts spotlight on cupping(拔火罐)

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps fed American swimmers to 8 gold medals in the 4 × 100-meter relay, but what grabbed media attention and led to stories and photos around the globe were the purple and red circles on his back.

Michael Phelps of the USA is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes during the 2016 Rio Olympics men’s 200m butterfly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 8, 2016.

Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui goes viral

China’s women’s swimmer Fu Yuanhui has created a hit online not just by winning the bronze medal in the 100m backstroke competition, but also by her facial expressions during the post semi-final interview with China Central Television (CCTV) on Monday.

When asked whether she held back for the final, Fu replied “No, I used my ‘prehistorical power (洪荒之力)’” What she meant was that she had spared no efforts in the semi-final. Since then, the so-called “prehistorical power” has gone viral and become a new Internet meme.

Britain wins first Olympic diving gold in men’s synchronized 3m springboard(男子双人3米跳板)

Britain’s Jack Laugher and Chris Mears ended China’s gold medal monopoly (垄断) over diving events at the Rio Olympics by winning the men’s synchronized 3m springboard final on Wednesday, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in diving.

Laugher and Mears finished with a six-round total of 454.32 points, just 4.11 points ahead of silver medalists Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. China’s Cao Yuan and Qin Kai took the bronze with 443.70 points.

1.What attracted media attention with Phelps’ winning the gold medal?

A. His scars on his back.

B. His great leadership.

C. The cupping marks on his back.

D. His achievements made in the men’s 200m butterfly.

2.Which of the following is NOT the reason why Fu Yuanhui became the spotlight?

A. Her devotion and determination to swimming.

B. Her achievement in the 100m backstroke competition.

C. Her facial expression during the post semi-final interview.

D. Her humourous reply to the reporter—the so-called “prehistorical power”.

3.What can we learn from the third news?

A. China didn’t win any medals in diving events at the Rio Olympics.

B. Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA took silver with 447.81 points.

C. Britain had never won the Olympic diving gold medal before the Rio Olympics.

D. Britain became the gold medal monopolist (垄断者) of diving events at the Rio Olympics.

From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.

British Museum

The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.

National Gallery

The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.

Tate Modern

Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery’s restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.

Coca-Cola London Eye

The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks -- all in just 30 minutes!

Madame Tussauds

At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.

1.What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?

A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.

B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.

C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.

D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.

2.If visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks, they should visit ______.

A. the Tate Modern B. the British Museum

C. the National Gallery D. the Coca-Cola London Eye

3. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can ______.

A. enjoy Shakespeare’s works B. talk to some famous people

C. watch Lady Gaga’s performance D. see figures of many influential people

Heads turned, tears dropped, and gossip-filled whispers went on and on from the hospital passages to the house windows. There was a problem: a daughter had been born. She wasn’t the first disappointment born to her family. Although my aunt didn’t care about giving birth to a girl, her mother-in-law constantly reminded her of the criticism she would have to face if she gave birth to a daughter. In India, most people held these views.

When I visited my relatives during the summer, one sentence managed to fill me with anger and start arguments with my so-called relatives. “You are a girl, stay within your limits.” They simply don’t know how different it is living in the US. Anyway, comparisons to my cousins led me to end the arguments for the moment and accept the way they lived their lives.

My words didn’t make sense to them so my mind was set on proving them wrong.

Although their words didn’t tear me apart, their actions managed to. The amount of sexism(性别歧视) in this culture, especially my hometown, made me feel bad. It was the 21st century, yet women had to eat after the men at family gatherings. They had to cook all the family meals and were asked to take jobs that required little skill or education. It was time to change these views.

As I was growing older, the same relatives repeatedly questioned me about my future: “What do you want to be?” And the answer was always the same:electrical engineer. I have a passion for electronics; as clichéd(陈词滥调的) as it sounds, I was born to do it. When I connect wires together to repair something, I can’t contain my excitement. But when I tried to explain this to my relatives, all of them, except for my parents and grandparents, would be shocked and laugh at me — laugh because they didn’t think I could live up to my goals, being a “girl and all”. It was time to change these views.

In my world, being a girl is not a problem. Rather, it is an opportunity to allow passion, not stereotypes(成见), to shape my future. I decided to channel my relatives’ views into positive energy. Rather than letting them bring me down, I let them be motivation to achieve my goal of becoming an engineer. I, a female, will become a successful engineer.

1.The first paragraph was mainly written to .

A. describe how bad the author’s aunt felt for having a baby girl

B. describe the pressure the author’s aunt had to face when she was going to have a baby

C. show that most Indian people are strongly prejudiced against women

D. show that the author’s aunt’s generation is fighting against prejudice against women

2.From the second and third paragraphs, it can be concluded that .

A. the author realized that just using words couldn’t change the relatives’ sexism

B. the author’s friends and relatives were jealous about her life in the US

C. the author got used to being reminded to stay within her limits after she was born

D. the author often argued with her relatives because she believed US lifestyles were right

3.According to the text, the author decided to change her relatives’ views by .

A. achieving her ambition of changing her hometown

B. using her relatives’ comments as motivation

C. letting stereotypes influence her future decisions

D. achieving her dream of becoming an engineer

4.In the article, in what way does the author show how serious the amount of sexism was in her hometown?

A. By describing feeling defeated after arguments.

B. By describing people’s words, behavior and common practices.

C. By stressing the conflicts she had with her relatives.

D. By giving examples of how her goals were laughed at repeatedly.

China, the biggest developing country in the world, is opening its gate to the whole world. It is preparing for the coming world. Every day 1ots of foreigners come here as business people or tourists. And even more people will come after Beijing has held the 29th Olympic Games successfully in 2008. When they come to China, we should do something to help them enjoy themselves and like China and the Chinese people.But there are some things they may not like:

1. Bumping (碰撞) Too many people are crowded onto buses and trains. This makes people feel terrible, and it is not safe, either.

2. Traffic problems Cars park on sidewalks. Bus drivers drive so fast that they make people who are trying to cross the street afraid.

3.Littering I notice this everywhere.Some people throw rubbish(垃圾) onto the ground even when there is a rubbish bin right next to them.

4.Queue jumping At the post office,or even at McDonald’s, people push to the front of a line instead of waiting.

Most Chinese people are just as unhappy with these kinds of things as I am. And,certainly,the government has known the problems and is trying to do something about them.

China is on her way!

1.The writer thinks we Chinese people should do the following except_____.

A. park our cars at right places B. hurry onto buses before others

C. throw rubbish into rubbish bins D. wait for our turn in public places

2.Someone throws an empty Cola bottle onto the ground. This is called_____.

A. queue jumping B. bumping

C. traffic D. littering

3.We can conclude from the passage that_____.

A. things will get better and better in China

B. fewer and fewer foreigners will visit our country

C. there will be more and more traffic problems in Beijing

D. fewer and fewer Chinese people will eat hamburgers

4.When the writer says “China is preparing for the coming world” he means that______.

A. most Chinese people are as unhappy with these problems as him

B. China is going to be a fast--growing country

C. it is time for the Chinese to change their bad behaviors

D. the Chinese will do a good job in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

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