题目内容
Let your tea ________ a little before you drink it.
- A.cool
- B.more cool
- C.cooled
- D.to have cooled
Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear. Children know this very well. Fred Epstein ,in his book If I Make It to Five, tells a story he heard from one of friends about Tom, a four-year-old boy with a cancer in his back bone. He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination.
Tom loved to pretend, and he particularly loved to play superheroes ,Dr. Epstein explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led.
The day before his third trip to the operating room, Tom was terribly afraid. ”Maybe I could go as Superman ,”he whispered to his mom. Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while. She had avoided buying the expensive costume（戏装），finally she agreed.
The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way. And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy, successfully made it through the operation.
The power of imagination need not be reserved for children only. We all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible, to go through those things that seem impossible, and to achieve what we never believed we could. Just as Dr. Epstein puts it ,”If you can dream it, you can do it”
It doesn‘t mean that you should dress as a superhero for your next job interview. But, next time you are texted in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would take to overcome it .Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first. So, let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream.
【小题1】What do we know about Tom?
| A．He was seriously ill | B．He was a dishonest boy. |
| C．He was crazy about magic | D．He was Dr.Epstein’s patient |
| A．She was a rich lady | B．She refused Tom’s request |
| C．She wanted Tom to be a superhero | D．She wanted to get Tom through the pain |
| A．pretended to be painful | B．acted like a superhero |
| C．appeared in poor spirit s | D．argued with his mother |
| A．to go through some difficult tests |
| B．to wake up from your wild dreams |
| C．to become a powerful person in your mind |
| D．to wear expensive clothes for job interviews |
| A．To tell us an interesting story. |
| B．To help us make right decisions. |
| C．To advise us to care about children. |
| D．To encourage us to use our imagination. |
C
Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits.
1.The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “ ”.
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A．make a decision |
B．lend a hand |
C．come to terms |
D．have a try |
2.You should try to be polite to your roommate because .
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A．you are glad to share the room with him or her |
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B．you will live with him or her in the same room for some time |
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C．you will ask him or her for help in the future |
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D．strangers are very difficult to deal with |
3. Which of the following is the best way to get along well with your roommate?
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A．To stay silent when there are disagreements. |
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B．To spend more time doing things together with your roommate. |
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C．To have the same hobbies and living habits with your roommate. |
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D．To talk with your roommate in advance about possible future problems. |
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
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A．It is really a worrying thing to have a roommate. |
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B．It is difficult to get along well with a roommate. |
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C．It is your duty to help your roommate in his or her daily life. |
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D．It is very important for you and your roommate to understand each other. |