When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points.He was 41 and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the grade in my  42  . His beaming(欢笑的)face turned to shock."You're  43  my grade?" he said angrily."I would never have come in  44  …"
He didn't finish the  45_ , but it was obvious that his display of honesty was  46_ .He thought he'd have it all —praise and the higher grade.
Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade 47  because all I'd accomplished was to discourage him from being  48 in the future.And every time I tell this story, some people agree to this   49 
But I can't see how I could give good reason for worsening my_ 50  in grading by undermining(损害) the honesty of all my grades by failing to  51 an error.The grade itself would be a dishonest  52  of his knowledge and it would have been 53 to other students.How could I  54 give a student a gift of an unearned grade?
I know 55 reporting an error in one's favor is unusual, but, like 56_ too much change, it's clearly the right thing to do.People of character, those with real honesty, hate to give up  57 as much as anyone else.The difference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is  58 
enough to give reason for the cost of doing the right thing.
Perhaps lowering the student's grade did  59 him from being honest in the future, but bribing(贿赂)him to be honest so that he does the right thing when its cost-free would have   60 him even more.The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risks and rewards.

【小题1】
A.wiseB.rightC.stubbornD.angry
【小题2】
A.filesB.booksC.recordsD.notes
【小题3】
A.loweringB.correctingC.changingD.making
【小题4】
A.whetherB.whichC.whatD.if
【小题5】
A.sentenceB.wordC.examD.lesson
【小题6】
A.goodB.falseC.specialD.impressive
【小题7】
A.moveB.changeC.standD.drop
【小题8】
A.braveB.adventurousC.successfulD.honest
【小题9】
A.remarkB.complaintC.praiseD.achievement
【小题10】
A.crimeB.mistakeC.doubtD.guilt
【小题11】
A.makeB.findC.correctD.avoid
【小题12】
A.reactionB.senseC.signD.reflection
【小题13】
A.unfairB.cruel C.toughD.funny
【小题14】
A.carefullyB.possiblyC.politelyD.patiently
【小题15】
A.activelyB.secretlyC.voluntarilyD.curiously
【小题16】
A.receivingB.payingC.earningD.returning
【小题17】
A.benefitsB.honorsC.awardsD.gifts
【小题18】
A.pleasureB.rewardC.contentD.honor
【小题19】
A.protectB.influenceC.discourageD.separate
【小题20】
A.improvedB.encouragedC.blamedD.harmed

In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child’s acquisition(学会)of each new skill — the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is common that parents hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, and a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm(热情) for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters; others are severe over time of coming home at night or punctuality(准时)for meals. In general, the controls imposed(强加的)represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community(社区)as much as the child’s own happiness.
As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality.  Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept”. If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach(说教), their children may grow confused, and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents’ principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.
【小题1】Eagerly watching the child’s acquisition of new skills _____.

A.should be avoided
B.is universal among parents
C.sets up dangerous states of worry in the child
D.will make him lose interest in learning new things
【小题2】 When children are learning new skills, parents should _____.
A.achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own
B.not expect too much of them
C.encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read
D.create as many learning opportunities as possible
【小题3】The second paragraph mainly tells us that _____.
A.parental restrictions vary, and are not always enforced for the benefit of the children alone
B.parental controls satisfy only the needs of the parents and the values of the community
C.parents should be strict with their children
D.parents vary in their strictness towards their children according to the situation
【小题4】The underlined word “precept” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_____”.
A.ideaB.punishmentC.instructionD.behaviour
【小题5】In moral matters, parents should _____.
A.satisfy their children’s needs
B.be aware of the marked difference between adults and children
C.forbid things which have no foundation in morality
D.observe(遵守,奉行) the rules themselves

“I usually put my mobile phone in my bag, and I often feel like it is ringing when there actually is no phone call. Now I always want to keep it in my hand, being afraid that I might miss important calls or messages,” Miss Liu tells her doctor.
Miss Gu, a news worker, has to take her mobile phone with her all the time so as not to miss any calls from her office or readers. Gradually, she started to experience a great “panic” about her mobile phone. “Every night when I’m about to fall asleep, I often wake up with a start, feeling that my phone is ringing. Although I’m sure that I have turned it off, I still feel that it is ringing, clearly.”
The above phenomenon is what we call “mobile-phone acouasm (幻听)”. The mobile phone has now become a “new organ” in a white collar’s daily life, and “mobile-phone acouasm” has become a common phenomenon among office workers.
According to a report of China Youth Daily, “mobile-phone acouasm ” most likely results from people’s dependency on hi-tech products. It is associated with certain professions, such as salesmen, consultants and journalists. They use mobile phones almost continuously.
Constantly being in the “stand-by” mode, the strong psychological tension gives them acouasm. Meanwhile, a large number of this year’s graduates are joining the family of acouasm suffers due to the hard job-hunting experience.
“You know that the rings are not from your phone, but you always take it out and have a look. This is subconscious (潜意识) from your body sending you a signal, telling you that you must take a break to reduce your pressure,” Professor Sun Li from Huadong Normal University explains.
There are many ways to solve the problem. The professor says that the key is to deal with pressure from work. “This is just a kind of self-protection”; the most important thing is to find out the source of your pressure. And then take part in some activities that are not related to your work. You can do anything that can relax your body and mind.
【小题1】 According to the passage the phrase “mobile-phone acouasm” refers to          .

A.people’s being addicted to mobile phones
B.people’s feeling the unreal phone rings
C.mobile phones’ going wrong frequently
D.mobile phones’ disturbing people constantly
【小题2】How does “mobile-phone acouasm ” come about ? 
A.Some mobile phones are in poor quality.
B.Some people develop the dependency on mobile phones.
C.Some people listen to the music on mobile phones too much.
D.Something is wrong with some people’s hearing.
【小题3】What kind of people are more likely to suffer from “mobile-phone acouasm” ?
A.Those who use mobile phones too often.
B.Those who like mobile phones very much.
C.Those who lead a busy life.
D.Those who lead a free life.
【小题4】What is the most important measure to deal with “mobile-phone acouasm ” ? 
A.To buy a mobile phone of good quality.
B.To turn off your mobile phone.
C.To get rid of pressure from work.
D.To have your ears examined regularly.


Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.
My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. He seemed to expect too much of me. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to feel very nervous.
On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. After my visit to Tucson , My father seemed to be so friendly and gentle. What had held him back before?
The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in doing so, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.
【小题1】Why did the writer feel uncomfortable about her father as a young adult?

A.He was silent most of the time.B.He was too proud of himself.
C.He did not love his children. D.He expected too much of her.
【小题2】When the writer went out with her father on weekends, she would feel very_______.
A.nervousB.sorryC.tiredD.safe
【小题3】What does the writer think of her father after her visit to Tucson?
A.More critical.B.More talkative
C.friendly and gentleD.Strict and hard-working.
【小题4】The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to_____ .
A.the writer’s sonB.the writer’s father
C.the friend of the writer’s fatherD.the café owner

Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create.It means reducing it too.While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it.And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing.Many things are created by human society that we know will soon become useless and be thrown out.How many plastic bottles or even PCs end up in the rubbish bin? Instead,we should design products that can be more easily repaired,reused and recycled.
Kamikatsu, a Japanese village,has already gone Zero Waste.The 2,000 villagers compost their leftovers,and recycle everything else.There are 34 different boxes at the re-cycling centre! Residents grumble about the inconvenience,but they also see the benefits.
People who live Zero Waste lives are careful about what they do.They never take more than they need.Reusing plastic bags at supermarkets is a great way to reduce waste.And those who plan before they shop avoid having to throw food out later.Also,it’s best not to go food shopping when you’re hungry:You’ll be sure to buy too much!
Let’s think about how to enjoy a Zero Waste Christmas.By sending recyclable cards,we can help our friends and family reduce waste.And what better way to enjoy the spirit of Christmas than with a real tree that can be replanted in the spring?
Going Zero Waste requires us to think more about what happens before and after we act.It takes ambition,and it's not always easy.But just think how good it would be,both for ourselves and for the environment, if we never had to waste anything.
【小题1】When is this passage probably written?

A.After a Christmas.B.Before Zero Waste starts.
C.Before a Christmas.D.When Zero Waste is very popular.
【小题2】What should we do to reduce waste according to the passage?
A.To stop using plastic bottles or even PCs.
B.To create more things that can be repaired quickly.
C.To avoid sending cards on Christmas.
D.To copy the way Nature wastes nothing.
【小题3】If we want to live Zero Waste lives we should do the following except        .
A.taking no more than we need
B.reusing plastic bags
C.not going food shopping when we’re hungry
D.not making a plan before we shop
【小题4】What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A.To enjoy a clean Christmas.
B.To complain about the pollution.
C.To educate people to behave well.
D.To call on people to attend Zero Waste.

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