题目内容
By choosing to let go of the past ,we can sweep out the ashes that weigh us down and subtly(细微地) affect every aspect of our health, our relationships ,and our peace of mind .
My friend Jean was 36 after a thirty -year marriage that produced three daughters,one son and eight 37 .Because she had literally raised them single-handedly ,Jean was 38 that the children didn’t take her part 39 the divorce . For months she 40 to attend any family celebration to which her former husband Jim was also 41 . When I reasoned that her children’s perception of the 42 with and between the parents was probably altogether different from hers ,she 43 to the belief that she was right.
One day Jean 44 in tears .“Saturday is my granddaughter’s birthday , and I 45 want to be with her , but I can’t bring myself to face my 46 husband .” “Jim isn’t the problem ,” I said gently . “It’s false 47 . Instead of holding on to the painful past , which is over and done , 48 the feelings go and get on with your life . You’re depriving yourself of the 49 of sharing in these important occasions , 50 Jim feels free to experience them. Tell me , would you rather be right ,or be happy?”
That must have done the 51 because when Saturday arrived ,Jean appeared at her daughter’s 52 bearing her famous chocolate - chip cookies and a beautiful birthday cake .
How 53 it feels to let go ! How energizing ! And the more we practice the art of letting go of all negativity , the better able we become to 54 our thoughts, our time , and our energy to living joy-fully in the present , 55 age we happen to be .
36A.divorced B.disappointed C.surprised D.tired
37.A.grandchildren B.children C.babies D. girls
38.A.happy B.comfortable C.content D.angry
39.A.during B.before C.after D.over
40.A.liked B.agreed C.refused D.wanted
41.A.invited B.treated C.attracted D.tempted
42.A.relationship B.idea C.imagination D. referred
43.A.appealed B. turned C.clung D.referred
44.A.shouted B.answered C.asked D.called
45.A.really B. curiously C.unhappily D.painfully
46.A.now B.pride C.future D.present
47.A.laughter B.pride C.fame D.sadness
48.A.let B.ask C.drive D.observe
49.A.pain B.hunger C.joy D.hope
50.A.and B.so C.yet D.while
51.A. favor B. task C.help D . trick
52.A. home B.school C.office D. company
53.A. great B.terrible C.funny D . Well
54.A.spend B.devote C.offer D .provide
55.A .however B.whichever C. whatever D. whoever
AADCC 5AACDA BBACD DAABC
Section B: Vocabulary
Directions: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.
Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.hurriedly |
B.anxiety |
C.professionals |
D.typical E. really |
F. simple G. bought H. ending I. design J. wonderful
Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another. Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. But for a good many people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, something __41__but hard to get, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertisers hoping to sell their products.
The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly __42__. Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, __43__in the costomer giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item that is not really wanted. Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods __44__ in almost every family are not __45__ needed. More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the __46__, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.
It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market. Advances in __47__ and production help quicken the process. Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The __48__ example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought. This indeed makes selection a problem. So gone are the days when one could just walk with ease into a shop and buy one thing: no choice, no __49__.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that running after children each day would leave parents in the best shape of their lives.But a study has found that the mothers and fathers of young children are more unhealthy than their childless peers(同龄人).
Mothers with young children are heavier and eat more calories and fatty foods,and consume more sugary dinks than chidless women,scientists said.And both sexes are less active than those in their age group without children.
Parents often choose quick,easily preparesd foods that are high in fat and calories,and by choosing these foods they may in turn serve them to their children,forming a cycle of unhealthy diet.
Dr.Berge,one of the study authors,said:“This isn't a study about blame,this is about spotting a very high-risk time period for parents that doctors should be aware of ,so they can offer solutions(解决办法).”
According to the study ,mothers ate more fatty foods and drank about seven sugary drinks weekly,equal to about four chidless women.They also had an average of 2,360 calories daily,368 calories more than women without children,With that many calorise,women that age would need to be active to avoid to avoid gaining weight.
Fathers ate about the same amount of daily calories childless men and both had an average boby-mass index(指数),but fathersgot less physical activity—about five hours weekly ,compared to almost seven hours among chidless men.
The study has several limitations-there's no data on how many women reccently had babies.Ther's also no information on the number of single parents,who likely face diet and exercise challenges.Sarah Kriger,an American dietician who works with new mothers said some of the mothers may have had postpartum(产后)depression,which might affect their eating and exercise habits.
1.What does the author mainly aim to tell us in the passage?
A.Childless couples live a much happier life than those with children. |
B.Mothers will be unhealthy because of the postpartum deprdession |
C.Couples of young children eat more fatty foods and lead unhealthier lives. |
D.Fathers tend to eat high calorie foods because they should run after thrie children. |
2.The underlined part“in the best shape”in the first paragraph means that a person .
A.is busy and tires |
B.has a most harmonious family |
C.enjoys the most happiness |
D.is in the most healthy condition |
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about mothers with children?
A.They are less active |
B.They eat unhealthy foods |
C.They may feel unhappy aftre having babies |
D.They may lose their jobs aftre having babies |
4.What Dr.Berge says in Paragraph 4 suggests that .
A.Parents should pay more attention to their chidren |
B.doctors should do something with parents'high-risk time period |
C.the study has drawn attention of doctors and young parents |
D.parents should not be blamde for having an unhealthy lifestyle |
5.We can learn from the last paragraph that .
A.the result of the study result in aan unscientific way |
B.the study was carried out in an unscientific way |
C.single mothers are surely facing quyite different situation |
D.postpartum depression will help mothers to lead a healthier lirf |