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18．My father often talks about his definition of success．He tells us that it isn't measured in money or material things，but in love and joy．While my brothers and I were all raised together under the same roof，I wonder how different we can be sometimes．Four kids，four different life paths，personalities and ambitions．We must follow a different path to let our light shine，and that's what makes us so unpredictable and unique．In today's world，expecting every child's education to be the same，progress at the same rate and be measured against the narrow standards of performances is not just outdated，it's also harmful to young people．
I experienced this disconnect（脱节） firsthand after graduating from college．I had many opportunities in front of me，but they didn't test my limits and my creativity to pursue my passions．At first，I took a job at a big consulting firm．However，I couldn't shake my passion for music．I had followed the somewhat predictable path of a college graduate，but I was crazy about how to become an artist．Now I am a nine-time Grammy Awards winner who has sold multiple Top 10Albums．
Imagine what it would look like if our schools were set up to help people discover and pursue a personal passion instead of a predictable path？The good news is that a number of individuals and organizations are finding new ways to innovate in education．The goal is to create more student-centered environments that help young people not just do better in school but also discover what they love．
We can't live lives of joy if we can't discover what we love doing with our lives．So let each person discover the power and uniqueness of his or her own passion．
45．What does the writer's father think success should be measured in？A
A．Pleasure．B．Ability．C．Wealth．D．Fame．
46．We can infer that the writerD．
A．is devoted to reforming the education system
B．pursued his passions once he left college
C．realized his dream before his graduation
D．finally became an outstanding singer
47．Which of the following is the best title for the passage？B
A．Where there is a will，there is a way．
B．Let every child's light shine．9
C．All that glitters is not gold．
D．Let bygones be bygones．
分析 本文讲述作者的父亲认为不应该用金钱和物质来衡量成功，要用爱来快乐，我们都与众不同的，有自己的个性和理想，这深深影响了作者的生活
解答 45．A 考查细节理解题．根据第一段提到He tells us that it isn't measured in money or material things，but in love and joy．父亲告诉我们不要用金钱和物质来衡量成功，用爱和快乐，故选A项．
46．D 考查推理判断题．根据第三段提到Now I am a nine-time Grammy Awards winner who has sold multiple Top 10 Albums．现在我是格莱美的获奖者，唱片已经卖到前十名，故选D项．
47．B 考查主旨标题．本文讲述作者的父亲认为不应该用金钱和物质来衡量成功，要用爱来快乐，我们都与众不同的，有自己的个性和理想，这深深影响了作者的生活，A项"Where there is a will，there is a way"有志者，事竟成．B项"Let every child's light shine"抓住每个孩子的闪光点C项"All that glitters is not gold"闪闪发光物，未必尽黄金．D项"Let bygones be bygones"过去的就让它过去吧．故选B项．
点评 本文是一个科技类阅读理解，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
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6．English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide，with some 380 million native speakers，who live in the UK，the USA，Australia，New Zealand，South Africa and other countries．It is spoken as an official language or second language in countries such as India and Nigeria．In these countries，English is the language of the government，newspapers，radios and TV stations．Besides，it is one of the working languages of the UN as well．
And there are some other facts about English you might be interested in knowing．
Over 700 million people，speak English，as a foreign language．
Did you know that of all the world's languages （over 2，700），English is the richest in vocabulary； and that the Oxford English Dictionary lists about 500，000 words，
Five of the largest broadcasting companies in the world （CBS，NBC，ABC，BBC and CBC） broadcast in English，reaching millions and millions of people all over the world．
It is said that over 90 percent of Internet web pages and over 80 per cent of the world's emails are in English．
As a foreign language，it is learnt in almost all non-English speaking countries．In China，for example，it is not just students who learn English，but also many adults．
Although there are some differences between the English spoken in different countries，people from these countries usually have no problems communicating with each other．
And there are some other facts about English you might be interested in knowing．
Over 700 million people，speak English，as a foreign language．
Did you know that of all the world's languages （over 2，700），English is the richest in vocabulary； and that the Oxford English Dictionary lists about 500，000 words，
Five of the largest broadcasting companies in the world （CBS，NBC，ABC，BBC and CBC） broadcast in English，reaching millions and millions of people all over the world．
It is said that over 90 percent of Internet web pages and over 80 per cent of the world's emails are in English．
As a foreign language，it is learnt in almost all non-English speaking countries．In China，for example，it is not just students who learn English，but also many adults．
Although there are some differences between the English spoken in different countries，people from these countries usually have no problems communicating with each other．
| English is one of the most widely（53）spoken and written languages． | |
| Facts | Detailed information |
| English-speaking countries | The UK，the USA，Australia，New Zealand，South Africa… |
| Official or working language | India，Nigeria and （54）the UN |
| Widespread use | On the radio，on the web page，and in （55）emails |
| （56）（the richest） vocabulary | With 500，000 words in Oxford English Dictionary |
| Conclusion | Despite the（57）differencesthat exist，people have no difficulty in communicating． |
8．How can we all get more laughter into our lives？Here is what the experts suggest：
（36）B
Nancy Alguire，a teacher in Clifton Park，N．Y．was once painfully shy and she seldom laughed．Then she married a circus clown （小丑）．"I became interested in the clowns，"she recalls，"One day I put on a costume and paint my face．That afternoon my whole life changed．I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before．"（37）G To this day，she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing．
（38）D
It doesn't take you too much time and can be easy．Collect favorite cartoons and jokes．Also，keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life．"Good ideas come and go fast，you have to capture them quickly or they are gone，"says Virginia Tooper．
Laugh when you need it most．
"（39）A"says comedian Bill Cosby．"And once you find laughter，no matter how painful your situation might be，you can survive it，"he insists．
Gray Alan，a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota，claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain-because it comes naturally．（40）F Just remember：we are just here for a period，so get a few laughs．
（36）B
Nancy Alguire，a teacher in Clifton Park，N．Y．was once painfully shy and she seldom laughed．Then she married a circus clown （小丑）．"I became interested in the clowns，"she recalls，"One day I put on a costume and paint my face．That afternoon my whole life changed．I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before．"（37）G To this day，she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing．
（38）D
It doesn't take you too much time and can be easy．Collect favorite cartoons and jokes．Also，keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life．"Good ideas come and go fast，you have to capture them quickly or they are gone，"says Virginia Tooper．
Laugh when you need it most．
"（39）A"says comedian Bill Cosby．"And once you find laughter，no matter how painful your situation might be，you can survive it，"he insists．
Gray Alan，a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota，claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain-because it comes naturally．（40）F Just remember：we are just here for a period，so get a few laughs．
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