A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation early on were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible .
Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.
The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.   
Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.
EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the elements for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.
【小题1】Which of the following is true of EQ and IQ according to the text?

A.The higher a person’s EQ is, the higher his or her IQ is.
B.The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.
C.Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.
D.Scientists have already discovered the way in which EQ and IQ work together.
【小题2】 The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means         .
A.kindB.floatingC.excitedD.optimistic
【小题3】What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?
A.Information about famous people with high EQ.
B.Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.
C.Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.
D.Strong demand for basic emotional education.

Trees are useful to man in three important ways: They provide him with wood and other products; they provide him shade;. and they help to prevent droughts(早灾)and floods.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important.In his eagerness to make money from trees, he has cut them down in large numbers, only to find that without them he has lost the best friends he had. And besides, he is usually too careless to plant and look after new trees. So the forests slowly disappear.
This does not only mean that man will have fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break up soil allowing the rain to sink in and also bind(固定)the soil, thus preventing it from being washed away easily;but where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away, causing floods and carrying away the rich top-soil. When the top-soil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.
Two thousand years ago,a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire(帝国).It set up the empire, but, without its trees, its soil became poor and grew weak. When the empire fell to pieces, the home country found itself faced by floods and starvation(饥荒).
【小题1】The most important service of trees to man is that___________.

A.they give them wood and other productsB.they give them shade
C.they help him prevent droughts and floodsD.they help him made money
【小题2】In many parts of the world, forests slowly disappear because___________.
A.many trees have been cut down by manB.man has not paid enough attention to planting trees
C.new trees are not looked after properlyD.all the above
【小题3】Land becomes desert after all trees are cut down because____________.
A.roots of trees break up the soilB.there are too many rainfalls
C.there are no larger trees to keep rain and protect the top-soilD.strong winds bring a lot of sand
【小题4】The country mentioned in the passage suffered from floods and starvation  because________.
A.it set up an empireB.the empire fell to pieces
C.it built too many warshipsD.it lost its trees
【小题5】Which title best fits the passage?
A.Trees and ManB.How Trees Prevent Droughts and Floods
C.How an Empire FellD.A Story about Trees.


B
Imagine this: your child has just been involved in an emergency (紧急事件). You call 911. The medical workers rush in and begin asking you questions as they work to rescue your chilD.But they also ask questions about your child’s medical history. It’s hard to think clearly. You begin to answer and then end up saying, “I don’t remember. I don’t know.” So, many doctors suggest that parents keep a record of their children’s important health facts handy. This can often help the medical team make a better and more rapid diagnosis (诊断) of a problem at a time when time really counts.
The most important information to know is the child’s allergies (过敏). It is especially crucial if the child is allergic to any medicine---penicillin, for example. Food allergies can come into play, too, so make note of those as well. Children who have been hospitalized in the past may have developed latex (胶乳) allergies. Often this information can help emergency workers find a cause for problems like breathing difficulties.
Keep a list of any medicine, including what your child is now taking. Some medicines can cause an adverse reaction when they are taken together, so the doctors need this information before they give your child anything. You’ll need to know when the child took the medicine last and how much was taken.
It is also important to tell emergency workers about any health problem or illness your child has haD.These pre-existing conditions can have a huge effect on the type of tests and treatment in an emergency.
Consider having any child who has a health problem wear a tag around his neck. This kind of rapid notice can help doctors who are providing emergency care, especially if your child suddenly becomes ill at day care, school, or a friend’s house.
63.How many types of allergies are mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A.One.        B.Two. C.Three.             D.Four.
64.The underlined word “adverse” in Paragraph 3 probably means __________.
A.beneficial B.harmful    C.physical           D.emotional
65. Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?
A.Everybody should learn something about first aid.
B.Children can easily develop allergies.
C.Doctors usually have difficulty saving a child in an emergency.
D.Parents should keep a record of their children’s health facts.


B.
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days:Mother’s Day,on the second Sunday in May,and Father’s Day,on the third Sunday in June.These days are to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home and more fathers must help with child-care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways.On Mother’s Day people wear carnations.A red one symbolizes a living mother.A white one shows that the mother is dead.Many people attend religious services to honor parents.It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home,as well as in restaurants.They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards an d gifts.Children make them in school.Many people make their own presents.These are valued more than the ones bought in stores.It is not the value of the gift that is important,but it is “the thought that counts”.Greeting card stores,florists,candy makers,bakeries,telephone companies,and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays
60. What we can learn from the passage?
A. Both festivals are in May.
B. Fewer women worked outside the home past.
C. Not all the children respect their parents.
D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
61. Which is not the reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A. Parents bring up children.
B. Parents give love and care for children.
C. Parents pass away before children grow up.
D. Parents educate children to be good persons
62. On Mother’s Day or Father’s Day ____________.
A. children always go to parents’ home.  B. people usually have family parties
C. every goes to the cemetery   D. hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts
63. What do you think “florists” do?
A. They sell flowers.        
B. They make bread or pastry.
C. They offer enough room for having family party.
D. They sell special clothes for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days:Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible(有责任感的) citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地).On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought  in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?

A.Parents bring up children.
B.Parents give love and care to children.
C.Parents educate children to be good persons.
D.Parents pass away before children grow up.
【小题2】What do you think “florists” do?
A.They sell flowers.
B.They make and sell bread.
C.They offer enough room for having family parties.
D.They sell special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
【小题3】Which do you think is right about “carnation”?
A.It has only two kinds of colors.
B.It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
C.It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D.People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
【小题4】What do you know from the passage?
A.Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May.
B.Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C.Not all the children respect their parents
D.Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
【小题5】On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day,     .
A.people usually have family parties
B.everyone goes to visit the cemetery
C.children always go to parents’ home
D.hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts

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