Though many people tell us we can’t succeed, we need to hear others.opinions. I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University because they wouldn’t accept me 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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Though many people tell us we can’t succeed, we need to hear others，opinions. I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University because they wouldn’t accept me and even if they did, I wouldn’t be able to do the work. I almost didn’t apply but a few days later I saw Ivan Goldfarb, a former teacher and asked him about Cornell. He said, “If you get in，then you go. You can do it.” His words made all the difference. I applied, and was accepted.

Too often we think it’s our role to put “reality” into someone’s life. We think it’s our job to protect people from the pain of failure and defeat. We think we must point out how bad the economy is and how horrible the job market is and how the sky is falling. We think that dreams are meant for others.

I say there are enough “realists” in the world. The world doesn’t need more negativity and impossible thinkers. The world needs more optimists，encouragers，and inspirers. The world needs more people to speak into the hearts of others and say “I believe in you.” “Follow your passion and live your purpose.” “The job market is not great but I believe you’ll find the right job for you.” and so on.

When it comes to encouragement, I know that everyone loves working for and with people who bring out the best in us. And while we'll always remember the negative people who told us we couldn’t accomplish something, we will always cherish and hold a special place in our heart for those who encouraged us.

Today I want to encourage you to be an encourager. So often the difference between success and failure is belief. And so often that belief is instilled (逐步灌输) in us by someone who encouraged us.

1.After a talk with the English teacher, the author thought .

A. he would have a try even if he was to meet with a failure

B. he cast much doubt on what the teacher had said

C. whether he should give up his dream

D. he should turn to another person for advice

2.Whom would you wish to get advice from if you were a person in need?

A. One who can foresee your failure in the future.

B. One who can analyze the severe situation ahead.

C. One who is willing to help you with your work.

D. One who can stimulate your courage and creativity.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Your casual words may have a big effect on others.

B. It is better not to tell truth when you are asked for advice.

C. No one on earth is content to believe a true word.

D. Teachers should be cautious of what they do.

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11．Take the note as a reminder_____ you forget to buy some sweets for the kids while shopping there．（　　）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的同下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

It seems that if the result is bad, which people work for will be meaningless. Personally speak, the process of fighting for the goal is less important than the result. When we fight for our goals, we will be devoted what we are doing and try to improve us. If we fail in the end, when we look back on the beginning, we will find that we are no longer the childish one. We have grown up. What's the more, in the process of fighting, we got close to success, as the saying goes that failure are the mother of success. So don't treat the result so serious; just enjoy the process.

Reading benefits us a lot. First, reading books1.(be) fun. You can always keep yourself2. (interest) and it can help you have an enjoyable time if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a(n)3. (relax) hobby too.

Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, on a plane, in bed—even in the bath.4. you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and start again.

Another good reason for reading books is5.it is useful. If you read as a hobby you6.(get) better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will7. (probable) find your schoolwork becomes much 8. (easy). Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read you learn more and more.

Good readers are most likely to be good9.(write), too．They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write 10.. Reading books is really a wonderful hobby.

As I enter my 40s, I’ve noticed many of my parents’ generation think social networking is something they are simply unable to understand. They fear that, should they try, they will somehow get it wrong; they will say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing or behave in a way that causes embarrassment(尴尬). But here’s the first secret of social media: Everyone feels this way.

I recently met a young actor who was complaining that her work demands that she join Microblog, but she always feels like she doesn’t have anything smart to say. It’s the same resistance (抵制)I hear from the older generation, who, however, have somehow believed that age is the barrier(障碍), rather than the differences of personal taste.

Here’s the second secret of social media: everybody uses it for more or less the same reasons. Older generations often sign up to stay in touch with children and relatives. We talk about this kind of communication like it’s some old-fashioned activity, but it is exactly why younger people use social media. The truth is that most people use social media to gently keep an eye on one another, to see how those they care about are doing without needing to ring them up on the phone every night.

And this is the last secret of social media: everyone gets to use them in their own way. Newcomers—younger and older—who worry about “getting it right” are thinking that there’s a right way to get them. But actually there isn’t. Personally, I talk a lot on Microblog. And some people post nothing and they use social media every day as readers. Social media companies would rather see people decorating their networks with pictures and posts, but there’s no rule against being a fly on the wall. It’s also a fine way to get involved.

We’re quick to forget that the web wasn’t invented by 13-year-olds; it was created by today’s seniors. I’d never try forcing those with no interest in social networks to use Microblog. But don’t let the talk of age divides put you off. There’s nothing to stop the older generation from joining in the network their own generation created.

1.What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A. To share with us his personal experience using social media.

B. To free the old generation from fearing using social media.

C. To explain why the old generation don’t use social media.

D. To tell us a few secrets of social media that he discovered.

2.The expression “a fly on the wall” in the 4 th paragraph refers to _________.

A. people who prefer reading online books

B. people who simply observe others’ posts

C. people who cause trouble to others

D. people who post many fancy pictures

3.According to the author, which is a reason for old people’s fear using social media?

A. They have no particular interest in social networking.

B. They prefer staying in touch with relatives in real life.

C. They believe they may be trapped in embarrassing situations.

D. They have no idea which contents to post online.

4.Which of the following may best describe the structure of this passage?

A. B.

C. D.

If you and I met at a party, you would probably ask me what I do for a living, what town I live in — the kind of questions that would help you to build a picture of who I am. I might ask the same of you, but I probably wouldn't be listening. It's more likely I'd be looking at the label on your jeans, glancing at your shoes, and eyeing up your mobile phone. These are the things that really tell me who you are. In fact, I sincerely hope you would notice the same things about me. Well, that's the way it was a year ago.

I began to behave like this at a very early age. I remember the first day of junior school, standing alone in the playground, desperately wanting to make friends. I headed straight for what seemed to be the most promising group of boys. They were talking to girls, trading football cards, eating green sweets — all the things I wanted to do. As I attempted to talk with them, one boy asked me, “Do you support Manchester United Football Club?” Another asked, “Are you into Michael Jackson?” I answered yes to them all, even though the truthful answer was no.

Things seemed to be going well until one of the boys caught sight of my trainers. I'd never thought too much about them before. They were just plain blue sports shoes that Mum had bought, for playing in the back garden. At once, the group laughed very loudly, “Where did you get those from? A charitable organization?”

Looking at the boys in bewilderment (疑惑), I noticed for the first time that they all had similar shapes on the sides of their trainers, like the ones on footballers' boots on television. It wasn't just their shoes: crocodiles, eagles and tigers sat on the breasts of their T-shirts, and every single boy seemed to have the same school bag, a blue plastic bag with a leaping puma in silver on the side. I walked away quietly, depressed. From that day on, I was determined to be like them, if not more so.

1.What was the author like one year ago?

A. He was very interested in figure paintings.

B. He used to judge others by their appearances.

C. He was crazy about holding different parties.

D. He had some difficulty communicating with others.

2.How did the author react when asked about his favorite football team?

A. He replied proudly. B. He kept silent.

C. He told a lie. D. He refused to answer.

3.Why did the group suddenly burst out laughing?

A. Because they looked down upon the author.

B. Because they were attracted by the author.

C. Because they welcomed the author warmly.