How to improve our life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They’ll say, “This is my destiny(命运). I cannot change it.”

Of course not! You don’t have to suffer needlessly. Your life depends on you, not on other factors.

I know a woman who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, and then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows.

Huh! Is this what she calls “doing her best”? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that has been intended for her and that her luck can only change if God wills it. She hasn’t realized that we have to do our share of making the effort to live the life of our dreams.

Remember that you harvest what you sow. You have to get off the sofa, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone (unless it’s helpful to your success), and get your mind and body to work! Don’t expect your luck to change, unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don’t just regard it as a temporary(暂时的) problem; Instead, learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It’s not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.

If someone’s life is in trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don’t just stand (or sit) there, do something to improve your life.

1.According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life________.

A. doesn’t need improving

B. couldn’t be improved

C. will be better some day

D. will be worse in the future

2.What does the author think of the woman’s life?

A. Positive. B. Passive.

C. Disturbing. D. Colorful.

3.In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of ________.

A. positive action B. positive thinking

C. hope for the best D. intention to succeed

4.The text is mainly written to advise you to _________.

A. understand yourself B. believe in yourself

C. improve your life D. change your normal way

That was when my son was 6 years old. My son is now 22 but whenever I look at him even as a grown man, I remember the small child with .

Our cat was to give birth. And like all young children, my son was very interested in the birth of the babies. During the following week, he never stopped me for a chance to witness it. At last, I agreed. I answered all his questions and prepared him the best he might not be shocked or frightened.

That when my son arrived home, one baby cat had been born. He was so at what he saw that he would put his hand on the mother cat’s stomach and feel the other babies . When the mother cat began to very loudly, it was clear that the second baby was on its way. My son but never said a word. Then he asked me, “Mum, why does she cry so loudly when the baby comes?” I that it was not a hurtful pain but a pain of great pleasure the mother.

When the of the third baby was coming by the crying of the mother cat, my son hugged (拥抱) me with tears his face, saying, “Mum, I’m sorry for the I brought you to have me.” My heart almost stopped. With a(n) choice of words, I told him that his birth has brought me but smiles, and that I would like to it 100 times.

Now my son is a grown man, but he always that night, for it was on that night that he finally what the word “love” meant.

1.A. smiles B. tears C. interest D. care

2.A. willing B. determined C. ready D. upset

3.A. begging B. searching C. thanking D. commanding

4.A. unless B. until C. as if D. so that

5.A. morning B. afternoon C. noon D. night

6.A. amazed B. frightened C. angry D. sad

7.A. jumping B. sleeping C. moving D. growing

8.A. laugh B. cough C. cry D. shout

9.A. watched B. noticed C. found D. responded

10.A. realized B. explained C. expressed D. added

11.A. in B. with C. on D. for

12.A. loss B. birth C. performance D. protection

13.A. suddenly B. peacefully C. actually D. naturally

14.A.calming down B. rolling down C. setting down D. turning down

15.A. pain B. trial C. cruelty D. violence

16.A. hopeful B. careful C. useless D. informal

17.A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything

18.A. join in B. suffer from C. dream of D. go through

19.A. regrets B. remembers C. ignores D. prefers

20.A. understood B. decided C. admitted D. doubted

Are you looking for some interesting and meaningful places to take your kids to? Here are some places for you to choose before they grow up:

Alaska

Not to sound cool, but “it's a good chance to experience a trip through the icebergs. There are over 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, more than anywhere else in the world combined. You can also spot whales and other wildlife, visit the famous Denali National Park, enjoy the landscapes and even learn about the roughly 20 different native languages Spoken there

New York City

You definitely don't want to be chasing after your shopaholic teens in Manhattan, so plan your trip to the Big Apple when the kids are still young enough to enjoy the family-friendly trips! There are several family-friendly Broadway shows to see. You can also bring them for a walk in Central Park, pay a visit to the giant M&M'S store in Times Square, take a City Sightseeing Cruise, get on a boat to see the Statue of Liberty, visit the Brooklyn Children's Museum, and even enjoy a yummy street hot dog

Cape Canaveral

There are few things m the world as cool as rockets that fly to the outer space, so obviously ,a visit to Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Centre is one of the coolest trips you can you’re your children on. Though you won't see any more launches from this space station and its retired rockets, you can find out what it feels like to be in the Shuttle Launch Experience flight simulator Plus, it's only one hour away from Orlando, Florida, so if you visit Disney World as well, this quick side trip will be an easy one to make.

The Canadian Rockies

If you happen to visit the Canadian portion of the nor them Rocky Mountains, a visit to Banff National Park will certainly not disappoint you. There are so many great activities for the whole family to enjoy like wildlife viewing, spaceflight tours, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking. Let your children experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and learn more about the history of this impressive UNESCO World Heritage site.

1. If a child wants to experience something related to spaceflight, where can he go?

A. Alaska and New York City.

B. Alaska and Cape Canaveral.

C. Cape Canaveral and the Canadian Rockies.

D. New York city and Cape Canaveral.

2.What can children do if they go to Alaska?

A. See the Statue of Liberty and enjoy Broadway shows.

B. Visit Disney World and see some retired rockets.

C. Learn the history of a UNESCO world Heritage site and enjoy horse riding.

D. Learn some native languages and experience a trip through the icebergs.

3.What does the underlined word "the Big Apple" mean in the passage?

A. New York City B. Manhattan

C. Broadway D. Times Square

4. What type of writing is this text?

A. An exhibition guide. B. A travelling brochure.

C. An announcement. D. An art show review.

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