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I was with a group of businessmen, and we were dealing with a question—What is a good person?

At a certain point during the discussion, one of the students—a young man of about 30—described an event that happened at Christmas. He and his five-year-old son were decorating the Christmas tree, and a little boy came to the front door begging. If you ever visit Mexico, you will see that the people there take begging as nothing to get upset about and nothing to get embarrassed by.

So, this little boy came to the door, a boy about the same age as my student’s son. The father and the son went to the front door, and the father went back with his five-year-old son and said to him, “Give him one of your toys.” At the words, the little boy quickly picked up one toy, and his father said to him, “No, no-give him your favorite toy.”

And the little boy, like a little tiger, said, “No way!” He cried; he refused. But the father, like a big tiger in a way, insisted gently, “No, you must give him one of your favorite toys.”

And finally the boy, with his head down, picked up a toy he had just gotten. The father waited in the living room, and the boy walked to the front door with the toy in his hand. The father waited and waited.

What do you think happened?

After a couple of minutes, his son came running back into the living room, his face lighted up. “Daddy,” he said, “can I do that again?”

I think I have got the answer to the question.

1.From the passage, we can learn that in Mexico ________.

A. begging is looked down upon

B. begging is considered as a normal part of life

C. visitors all over the world treat beggars kindly

D. few people are living a poor life

2.The sentence “Daddy, can I do that again?” showed that the boy ________.

A. got pleasure by helping the little beggar

B. wanted to please his father

C. began to like the little beggar

D. wanted to be the little beggar’s friend

3.According to the writer, “being a good person” means ________.

A. having the courage to correct his/her mistakes

B. being friendly to beggars

C. being ready to give

D. being able to teach children to tell right from wrong

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Is It Worth Buying Organic Food?

Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels (商标). However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious and safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they're no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.

The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. "We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier," says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. "So consumers shouldn't assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer."

For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats.

While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both

organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends.

Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn't always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that "whether you buy organic or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste." Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.

1.The new research questions whether organic food __________.

A. should replace traditional food

B. has been overpriced by farmers

C. is grown with less harmful chemicals

D. is really more nutritious and healthier

2.Smith-Spangler and her colleagues found that __________.

A. organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease

B. traditional food was grown with more natural methods

C. both organic and traditional food they examined were safe

D. there was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food

3. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage?

A. Organic chicken and pork.

B. Organic milk and chicken.

C. Traditional chicken and pork.

D. Traditional fruit and vegetables.

4.What is the author's attitude toward organic food?

A. Sceptical. B. Neutral. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving.

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The town I live in is about to put cameras at all traffic lights to catch people who run red lights. It ___________me of how many people I've seen who take the yellow light as a signal to go faster. I also can't ___________ why people don't move when the traffic light has turned green. Above all, there are those ___________ situations in which someone doesn't even ___________ that the light is red, and just keeps going. That is why so many accidents happen! All these situations make me ___________ about the purpose of traffic lights.

However, it's even more ___________ to imagine letting people make their own ___________ at crowded crossroads. Do the biggest cars get to go first? Who decides who goes next? ___________ I guess I do like the idea of a system to ___________ traffic. And I'll do my best to ___________ the traffic rules: to go, to be ___________, and to stop when I'm supposed to.

It occurs to me that my ___________ have done much the same for me in___________teaching me how to live. They have given me many ___________ lights: to get along well with others, to listen and talk to them, to help others, and to live with ___________ and purpose. They have also given me some red lights so that my __________ doesn’t go astray (误入歧途): not to be greedy, to keep my temper, and to control my desires. And there also have been some yellow caution lights: to watch how much I drink, to keep control of my behavior, and to ___________ school regularly and work hard.

If I obey these rules, my life will be as___________ as it can be. Just as I'm wise to pay attention to the traffic lights when I'm walking ___________ the street, I'm wise to pay attention to the "life ___________" given to me by my parents.

1.A.informs B.reminds C.suggests D.indicates

2.A.realize B.understand C.clarify D.remember

3.A.surprising B.competitive C.dangerous D.exciting

4.A.feel B.stand C.receive D.notice

5.A.dare B.worry C.complain D.wonder

6.A.frightening B.relaxing C.confusing D.interesting

7.A.attempts B.efforts C.decisions D.preparations

8.A.Since B.But C.So D.As

9.A.affect B.control C.serve D.improve

10.A.obey B.recognize C.reflect D.analyze

11.A.sensitive B.annoyed C.cautious D.concerned

12.A.teachers B.relatives C.parents D.friends

13.A.case B.honor C.place D.terms

14.A.yellow B.red C.colorful D.green

15.A.adventure B.joy C.panic D.chance

16.A.confidence B.life C.dream D.belief

17.A.attend B.start C.leave D.join

18.A.good B.convenient C.special D.simple

19.A.through B.across C.beyond D.above

20.A.purposes B.features C.qualities D.signals

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How do you stay true to yourself when you’re surrounded by friends or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It’s not easy! 1. Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic(精力充沛的) life.

2.

Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.

Don’t fear people

3. The reason most people don’t take risks,or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve,you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.

Value yourself and your choices

When you do,others will too.Own the choices you make in your life. 4. When you believe in yourself,in time,others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices,and what you stand for whether others agree or not.

Focus on appreciation

No matter what the circumstances are,there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask,“What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others?” 5.

These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.

A.Focus on your own talents and strengths

B.Never let others’ opinions guide your choices

C.Treat every person as they are important.

D.When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you.

E.Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.

F.Be thankful to life and be helpful to others,and you’ll lead a successful life.

G.However,there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.

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