We are all faced with challenges constantly in every area of our lives.   71  
The truth is that you will have to deal with difficult problems throughout your life, whether it is in your personal life or career. Most of us get really afraid and run away from problems because we don’t want to accept reality. Running away from your problems is the worst thing you can do to deal with the challenges you are faced with. Here are some tips for you on learning how to deal with everyday challenges.
Please bear in mind that you shouldn’t overact when coming across challenges. Overacting to a problem will cause you to make bad decisions.  72   Next time you are faced with a challenge, stay calm so you can make smarter decisions.
  73   If you cannot accept reality, you will feel very frustrated with your life. Once you can accept reality, you will be able to be calmer and think more clearly about how to get a step closer towards your goals every day.
Many people make a habit of blaming others for all their problems. They fail to take full responsibility for the decisions they have made in life. The more you blame others for the challenges you are faced with, the more you will make people dislike you and not want to be around you.  74  
Don’t compare your lifestyle with others. Of course, it is really difficult not to compare ourselves with other people. However, the more often we do that, the more frustrated we will feel.   75  The key thing to remember is that you create your own story and success in life.

A.Accept the reality of the present moment.
B.Try to look at change as a positive challenge, not as a threat.
C.There will always be a person that may have accomplished more than you.
D.Our focus may entirely be on how we can deal with the challenge that has come our way.
E. When we are not in control of our emotions, we will make decisions that we will regret later.
F. However, most people have a hard time accepting and dealing with these challenges that arise.
G.As a result, the first thing you should do when faced with a personal challenge is not point fingers at others.           

Cliff House

Top of the world

Near the North Pole

Christmas, 1925

My dear boys,

??? I am dreadfully busy this yearit makes my hand more shaky than ever when I think of itand not very rich; in fact awful things have been happening, and some of the presents have got spoilt, and I haven't got the North Polar Bear to help me, and I have had to move house just before Christmas, so you can imagine what a state everything is in, and you will see why I have a new address, and why I can only write one letter between you both

??? |K] It all happened like this: one very windy day last November my hood blew off and went and stuck on the top of the North Pole. I told him not to, but the North Polar Bear climbed up to the thin top to get it downand he did. The pole broke in the middle and fell on the roof of my house, and the North Polar Bear fell through the hole it made into the dining room with my hood over his nose, and all the snow fell off the roof into the house and melted and put out all the fires and ran down into the cellars where I was collecting this year's presents, and the North Polar

Bear's leg got broken.

??? He is well again now, but I was so cross with him that he says he won't try to help me againI expect his temper is hurt, and will be mended by next Christmas.

??? I send you a picture of the accident and of my new house on the cliffs above the North Pole(with beautiful cellars in the cliffs).

??? That's all. Good Bye

1.Why can the writer only write one letter to the two boys?

A. His hand is more shaky than ever.

B. He is extremely busy.

C. He has got a new address.

D. He has to help the North Polar Bear.

2.Which of the following is most likely to be the picture of the accident?

3.The underlined "him'refers to

A. the hood Bthe pole C. the hale D. the bear

 

下面文章中5处(第61~65题)需要添加小标题,请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. You don’t track your progress

B. You don’t have a plan to reach your goal

C. Your goal is too difficult and not realistic

D. You don’t take action

E. Your goal is too general or too vague (不明确的)

F. You are not committed to your goal

How often do you set your goal and then fail to achieve it? Do you ever reflect on the reasons why you didn’t achieve your goal? There are a number of mistakes that people make when they set their goals at the start of the year. If one of these mistakes is made, then before even starting you are setting yourself up to fail. There are 5 key goal-setting mistakes that you need to avoid in 2013.

1.__________

         If you have done any kind of goal-setting before, you’re bound to come across the SMART technique of goal-setting. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. If your goal is not specific and it is ambiguous in some way, how will you know when you have actually achieved your goal? How do you actually know if you’re heading in the right direction? You should be able to measure your goals and track your progress. If you can’t, then it’s probably not clear.

2.__________

         The SMART principle once again comes into play here. All too often people set themselves goals that are far too stretching. When the goal is beyond reachable, negative thoughts enter the mind and disbelief kicks in. This is the opposite of what a good structured goal should do. Ensure your goal is achievable and realistic. Set small targets along the way so you can track your progress. If you feel you are falling behind, reset your goal to something that you can reach.

3. __________

         Many people set certain goals in life because they feel they have to. However, on many occasions these are not the goals that the individual is actually passionate about. The goals set are not associated with their values nor are their own goals --- the goals are those that their parents or society wants them to have. If you are not fully committed to your goal upfront, then you’re doomed from the start. You will lack the motivation and desire to actually achieve the goal.

4._________

         If your goal is to start an online business, that’s fantastic. However, how are you actually going to achieve it? You need to map your way towards your goal and with as much clarity as you can. Sometimes clarity can be cloudy as you may have a lack of knowledge or skill in what it is that you want to achieve. However, you can start to map the things that you can do to help you learn and grow and progress to where it is that you want to go. Besides, breaking your goals into smaller steps is essential for helping you track your progress and ensure that your goals are realistic and attainable.

5.__________

         Without taking action you won’t get anywhere. Taking action is the most important part of any goal. Even if you take action and you find you’re not getting anywhere, you can learn from your experience. Taking action not only progresses you towards your goals, but it helps you learn from your mistakes. They are the keys to reaching your goals in 2013.

 

The porter brings your bags to your room and helpfully explains all you want to know. Then he points to the phone and says, “If there's anything else you need, just call.” All this time you have been thinking one thing, “How much should I tip(付小费) him?” To make your next trip a little easier, here's a guide to tipping across some Asian countries.

Bangkok

In general, the more Westernized the place is, the more likely you will be expected to leave a tip. Some top-end restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not, waiters will appreciate you tacking on(附加) the 10% yourself. However, if you're eating at a lower-end(低档的) restaurant a tip is not necessary. If you're staying at one of Bangkok's many five-star hotels, expect to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(泰国货币单位), depending on how many bags you have. Taxis are now metered in Bangkok. Local custom is to round the fare(车费) up to the nearest five baht.

Hong Kong

Tipping is customary in this money-mad metropolis(大都市). Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, but the extra money often ends up in the pocket of the owner. If the service is good, add another 10% to the bill, up to HK $100 in an especially nice restaurant. For HK $10 hotel porters should do it at all but the nicest hotels where a new HK $20 bill may be more acceptable. When in a taxi, round up(凑整数) to the nearest dollar.

Kuala Lumpur

Tipping in Malaysia is limited to the expensive Westernized hotels, which often add a 10% service charge to your meal or hotel room. If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10% service charge. But at local restaurants, there's no need to add a tip. At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(马来西亚货币单位) will content a porter. At lower-end buildings don't feel you have to tip. Like Bangkok, many taxis are now metered so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit.

Seoul

Tipping is not part of Korean culture, although it has become a matter of course in international hotels where a 10% service charge is often added. If you're at a Korean barbecue joint(烧烤处), there's no need to add anything extra. But a nice Italian restaurant may require a 10% contribution. If you're at a top-end hotel, so expect to pay 500~1 000 won per bag. Taxi drivers don't accept a tip. Keep the change for yourself.

1.In which of the following cities is it unnecessary to tip the taxi-drivers?

A.Bangkok.          B.Hong Kong.        C.Seoul..            D.Kuala Lumpur

2.Which of the following is NOT the unit of money?

A.Baht             B.Charge.           C.Won.             D.Ringgit.

3.From the text, we can infer tipping comes from _______.

A.the west          B.Hong Kong         C.Asian countries     D.Bangkok

4.If you stay at a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, how much will you pay the porter at least?

A.one ringgit.        B.10% of service charge                    C.half a ringgit.    D.two ringgit.

5.The writer seems _______.

A.to give the readers some advice on how to tip B.to tell the readers how to travel

C.to ask the readers to go on a travel to Asian cities   D.to make the trip more pleasant

 

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