题目内容

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler  36  everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I   37  there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to  38  people feel like that.” My father asked me  39  I meant. “I want to be a motivational (激励人的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”I replied. A  40   was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.  41   a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company  42  as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my  43  . Many people were  44  that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked  45  I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my   46   to start my own company and leave my secure position after   47  a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a  48  that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a  49  to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a   50  ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that   51   I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was  52   .
Having made that decision, I was immediately  53  .One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no  54  . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job.And I was able to book several  55  engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
小题1:
A.raiseB.blowC.putD.rise
小题2:
A.slippedB.cameC.arrivedD.left
小题3:
A.getB.makeC.hopeD.cheer
小题4:
A.thatB.whichC.whatD.if
小题5:
A.speakerB.ideaC.girlD.dream
小题6:A.Because    B.Before   C After          D.While
小题7:
A.regardingB.workingC.actingD.beginning
小题8:
A.lifeB.loveC.incomeD.career
小题9:
A.surprisedB.movedC.disappointed D.delighte
小题10:
A.whenB.ifC.whyD.how
小题11:
A.planB.decisionC.promiseD.mind
小题12:
A.enteringB.joiningC.attendingD.holding
小题13:
A.speech B.bookC.reportD.newspaper
小题14:
A.dayB.secondC.weekD.moment
小题15:
A.helpB.godC.jobD.company
小题16:
A.somethingB.anythingC.nothingD.everything
小题17:
A.aliveB.bornC.missingD.dead
小题18:
A.testedB.searchedC.checkedD.examined
小题19:
A.helpB.harmC.incomeD.money
小题20:
A.sellingB.speaking C.writingD.listening

小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:D
小题6:C
小题7:D
小题8:D
小题9:A
小题10:C
小题11:B
小题12:C
小题13:A
小题14:D
小题15:B
小题16:D
小题17:B
小题18:A
小题19:C
小题20:B

试题分析: 本文叙述了“我”在小时候受到推销大师齐格?齐格勒的影响,立志要成为一名励志演讲家。长大以后在事业取得巨大成功的情况下,毅然放弃了稳定的工作,高额的收入,自己办了励志演讲的公司。虽然受到了考验,但我还是坚持下来了,最终取得了成功。告诉我们要为自己的梦想而努力,即使遇见困难也要永不放弃。因为成功属于那些有梦想的人,属于那些坚持不懈的人。
小题1:A考查单词意思,raise意思“引起”,blow意思“吹”,put意思“放下”,rise意思“升起”,句子意思“我记得坐在黑暗的大厅里听他的演讲引起每个人的鼓励”
小题2:D由后面的句子When we got to the car可以知道我离开了,句子意思“我离开那感觉好像我不能做任何事情”
小题3:B固定搭配make sb do sth意思“使某人做某事”,句子意思“我想使人们感觉像那样”
小题4:C考查从句,从句I meant缺少宾语,所以用what表示什么意思,句子意思“爸爸问我是什么意思”
小题5:D由后面的句子I began seeking my dream of motivating others.可以知道是梦想,句子意思“一个梦想诞生了”
小题6:C由后面的句子I left the company at the height of可以知道是是after
小题7:D由后面的句子and ending as a regional sales manager可以知道是beginning
小题8:D固定词组at the height of one’s  career意思“在某人的职业生涯巅峰”,句子意思“在我的职业生涯巅峰我离开了公司”
小题9:A固定句型be surprised that…意思“对…感到惊奇”,句子意思“许多人对于我挣六位数的收入后离开公司感到惊奇”
小题10:C由前面的句子许多人对于我挣六位数的收入后离开公司感到惊奇,可以知道他们问我为什么这么做,句子意思“他们问我为什么为了一个梦想将去冒险”
小题11:B固定句型make one’s decision to do sth意思“下定决心做某事”,句子意思“我下定决心开自己的公司”
小题12:C由后面的句子a regional sales meeting可以知道是参加
小题13:A由后面的句子He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?”可以知道是speech
小题14:D考查单词意思,day意思“天”,second 意思“秒”,week 意思“周”,moment 意思“分钟”,句子意思“他给我们一分钟写下三个愿望”
小题15:B由前面的句子If a god would offer you three wishes可以知道是上帝,句子意思“为什么你需要上帝呢”
小题16:D考查单词意思,something意思“某个东西”,anything意思“任何东西”,nothing意思“没有东西”,everything意思“每件事情”,句子意思“我意识到我以前做的每件事情都是为现在做准备”
小题17:B由前面的句子A speaker was born可以知道是born,句子意思“一个激励人的演讲者诞生了”
小题18:A考查单词意思,tested意思“测试”,searched意思“研究”,checked意思“检查”,examined意思“体检”,句子意思“我立即被测试”
小题19:C由前面的句子my husband was laid off from his job,可以知道我们没有了收入
小题20: B由前面的句子A motivational speaker was born和后面的句子engagements with new customers.可以知道是听演讲约定
点评:本文叙述了“我”在小时候受到推销大师齐格?齐格勒的影响,立志要成为一名励志演讲家。长大以后在事业取得巨大成功的情况下,毅然放弃了稳定的工作,高额的收入,自己办了励志演讲的公司。虽然受到了考验,但我还是坚持下来了,最终取得了成功。告诉我们要为自己的梦想而努力,即使遇见困难也要永不放弃。因为成功属于那些有梦想的人,属于那些坚持不懈的人。本篇完形设空科学合理,考生很容易从中领会大意,从而下手会比较顺利,从选项中可以看出,本大题主要还是考查了词汇的辨析与运用,但更加注重综合语言能力的运用,需要根据故事情节,了解词汇用法的同时,结合语境,做出准确的判断。
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Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral(葬礼) is Wednesday.”  Memories flashed(闪现)through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you hear me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.
“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, ” Mom told him.
“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.
“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence (影响) in your life,” she said.
“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things that he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.
Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.
“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.
“The box is gone,” he said.
“What box?” Mom asked.
“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.
Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.
“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.
Jack tore (撕)open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope(信封). Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,
“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.
Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”
“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.
小题1:Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?
A.Because he had no children or relatives.
B.Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.
C.Because he thought he had to keep his word.
D.Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.
小题2:Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?
A.He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.
B.He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.
C.He had missed his son and his family for days.
D.He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.
小题3:Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?
A.College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.
B.Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.
C.Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.
D.His present busy life washed away his children memories.
小题4:Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.
A.Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing
B.Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday
C.Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
D.Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
小题5:Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?
A.The Good Old Times
B.The Lost Childhood Days
C.An Old Gold Watch
D.What He Valued Most
I remember the first time that I was extremely happy. I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns playing various educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code (密码) for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some portions of the BASIC code.
Anyone who knows a bit of programming can tell you that I just give myself an infinite (无穷大) number of lives in the game, so I can continue playing forever. This was also my first introduction to algebra (代数), and I didn’t even know it at the time. This was a decisive (决定性的) moment in my life. For the first time that I can remember, I was quite happy because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I became enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self-learning and computers, and I was quite happy doing them, too.
I’ve noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic in what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and fulfillment in life, too. It may also lead to success, wealth, and achievements.
Yes, success, wealth, or achievements seem to bring some people happiness, too. Yet, I don’t think they can indeed make people happy. I know plenty of people who are successful and wealthy. However, I also know several of the people with successful businesses are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, cars, computers, and televisions, yet they never seem content for too long.
Please remember that happiness comes from enthusiasm, and happiness is the journey of life, not the destination.
小题1:What did the writer’s teacher ask the students to do on the computer?
A.To play various educational games.B.To figure out the BASIC code.
C.To get the knowledge of algebra.D.To read some latest news.
小题2:The underlined word in Paragraph 1 probably can be replaced by ______.
A.dangerB.partsC.healthD.value
小题3:According to the author, what can lead a person to be happy?
A.Success and wealth
B.Education and self-confidence.
C.Knowledge and achievements
D.Enthusiasm and good health.
小题4:The author uses his own experience of being happy in order to tell us ______.
A.it’s very easy to learn the BASIC code
B.he has always been happy since his childhood
C.concentrating on what you love makes you happy
D.one can solve any problem in life by himself
小题5:What’s the main idea of the last but one paragraph?
A.Wealth cannot bring any people any happiness.
B.Rich people easily feel unhappy nowadays.
C.One will become unhappy once he gets what he wants.
D.Success, wealth, or achievements can’t indeed make people happy.
When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list 小题1: : I was very thin; I wasn’t a 小题2: student; I talked too much; I was too 小题3:, always feeling superior to(胜过) others, and so on. I tried to hear all as long as I could. 小题4:, I became very angry. I ran to my father with 小题5: in my eyes.
He listened to me 小题6: , and then he asked,“Are the things she says true or not? Janet, don’t you ever wonder 小题7: you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s 小题8: . Go and 小题9:a list of everything she said and mark the points that are 小题10: . Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I did小题11:he told me. To my great 小题12:, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t 小题13: (like being very thin),but a good number I could--- and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I went to a fairly 小题14: picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy. He 小题15:to take it.“That’s just for you,” he said,“You know 小题16: than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to 小题17:, not just close your ears in anger, feeling 小题18: when something said about you is true, you will find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t shut your 小题19:. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”
Daddy’s advice has always 小题20: to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.
小题21:
A.collectedB.addedC.grewD.continued
小题22:
A.goodB.badC.shortD.greedy
小题23:
A.silly B.friendlyC.dullD.proud
小题24:
A.In other wordsB.Above allC.As a resultD.At last
小题25:
A.tearsB.happinessC.promisesD.wishes
小题26:
A.coldlyB.quietlyC.eagerlyD.happily
小题27:
A.who B.howC.whatD.that
小题28:
A.excuseB.opinionC.talkD.advice
小题29:
A.takeB.makeC.createD.receive
小题30:
A.wrongB.correctC.bigD.true
小题31:
A.asB.soC.beforeD.till
小题32:
A.joyB.pleasureC.surpriseD.anger
小题33:
A.sayB.likeC.doD.change
小题34:
A.wonderfulB.clearC.interestingD.beautiful
小题35:
A.promisedB.refusedC.expectedD.agreed
小题36:
A.widerB.higherC.betterD.worse
小题37:
A.listenB.standC.speakD.share
小题38:
A.hurtB.sadC.shyD.excited
小题39:
A.wordsB.mouthsC.eyesD.ears
小题40:
A.returnedB.goneC.appearedD.happened
Life is like potato salad; when it’s shared it becomes a picnic.
When my three children were young, my husband Roy and I were very   小题1: . “Can we go on a picnic, Mom?” my six-year-old daughter, Becky   小题2: . “Please.” I had said no so many times in   小题3:  months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores (日常工作) could    小题4:  . To her   小题5:  I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and   小题6:  a cooler with ice and drinks and called Roy   小题7: . My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some   小题8:  time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch   小题9:  out on the table, Roy arrived on the   小题10: . That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was filled with   小题11: . We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school related responsibilities for so many months. Roy and the boys   小题12:  rocks into the lake. Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table,   小题13:  God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks and   小题14: what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest   小题15:  could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you   小题16: . Even though the kids have now grown up and   小题17:   from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to   小题18:  potato salad, call all of my   小题19:  kids, feed some hungry ducks and skip a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a   小题20: .
小题21:
A.oldB.poorC.busyD.patient
小题22:
A.beggedB.askedC.doubtedD.wondered
小题23:
A.comingB.recentC.followingD.late
小题24:
A.lastB.waitC.relaxD.approach
小题25:
A.disappointmentB.sadnessC.embarrassmentD.surprise
小题26:
A.suppliedB.providedC.comparedD.filled
小题27:
A.off workB.at homeC.at workD.on business
小题28:
A.unhappyB.qualityC.quantityD.sad
小题29:
A.spreadB.takenC.madeD.cooked
小题30:
A.sceneB.viewC.sightD.scenery
小题31:
A.communicationB.expectationC.hopeD.laughter
小题32:
A.missedB.tookC.skippedD.left
小题33:
A.prayingB.praisingC.thankingD.trusting
小题34:
A.expectedB.realizedC.imaginedD.admitted
小题35:
A.lifestyleB.timeC.worldD.occupation
小题36:
A.enjoyB.ownC.haveD.love
小题37:
A.left aloneB.left behindC.ran awayD.moved away
小题38:
A.appreciateB.cookC.watchD.plant
小题39:
A.grownB.littleC.youngD.handsome
小题40:
A.saladB.lifeC.picnicD.purpose
What if it isn’t a dog-eat-dog world? What if caring for a dog or for a mom with Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症) makes you stronger and allows you to live longer?
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are challenging our long-held belief that humans are born to be selfish.
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was misunderstood by his male followers, the researchers say. Rather than “every man for himself”, Darwin believed that humans are successful as a species precisely because of our educational, selfless and sympathetic characteristics.
Why has it taken so long for Darwin’s central revelation(揭示) to be properly understood? “We’ve had too many men in social science,” Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner told me in an interview. “Female scientists acknowledge that caring for people is part of human nature according to the research, which shows the human ability to care exists in our brains and nerve systems.”
In my book Passages in Caregiving , I urge women who take the whole responsibility for taking care of an elderly parent or a sick relative to build a “Circle of Care”. Reach out to your brothers and sisters, friends, neighbors and community volunteers to help you care, because no one can perform this overwhelming role alone. You will be as shocked as I to learn how the most selfless caregivers are rewarded with longer life.
Sympathy is not a woman’s word. In fact it makes all of us stronger under stress and more highly respected by our peers. For so long we have repeated the false saying “Nice guys finish last”. But the 40 richest Americans committed to doing good by donating half their fortunes are no spring chickens. So here is my new explanation:Nice guys die last.
小题1:The first paragraph serves to       .
A.give the background of the topic
B.blame the world for selfishness
C.urge people to care for a dog
D.bring out the topic of the passage
小题2:In Passages in Caregiving, women are advised to     .
A.share the responsibility of caring with others
B.take good care of themselves
C.learn how to live a longer life
D.help as many people as possible
小题3:The underlined words “no spring chickens” in the last paragraph refer to        .
A.rich peopleB.poor peopleC.young peopleD.aged people
小题4:Why does the author mention the 40 richest Americans’ commitment in this passage?
A.To argue against offering sympathy.
B.To use it as an example to support his opinion.
C.To show their generosity to society.
D.To call on people to learn from them.
小题5:Which of the following might be the BEST title of the passage?
A.Selflessness could be the secret to longer life
B.Darwin’s theory of evolution is out of date now
C.Measures must be taken to improve the world
D.Males and females have different opinions about selflessness
Life is full of change, and this leads to growth. Change is what keeps our lives moving, and allows us to achieve what we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to go with the flow, and be adaptable when something doesn’t go according to plan. A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one.
Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write down everything that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you're not content with? Is there something that isn't moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.
Take the initiative to make change happen. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing, write down several possible "next steps" you can take to realizing that change. Whatever it is you want to change, you won't get very far without having specific actions in mind to carry out. Start small, and then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going!
When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way. Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. Also remember to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it's genuine and that you are able to stand behind it.
Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. It’s like trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult for yourself.
Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.
小题1:If you decide to change, you should start by _________.
A.going with the flow
B.changing from day to day
C.writing down good ideas
D.making sure you know what to change
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE, according to the fourth paragraph?
A.One should accept others’ opinions uncritically.
B.One should be cautious about the opinions of others.
C.It’s more important to get than to give feedback.
D.Change may not happen without ideas from other people.
小题3:The underlined words “bounce ideas off other people” in the fourth paragraph probably mean
“_________”.
A.get approval from others
B.get your ideas across to other people
C.get others’ feedback about your ideas
D.carry out your ideas without the help of others
小题4:What can we infer from the text?
A.Change benefits us in different ways.
B.Creating a good environment is the most important step.
C.It’s discouraging to try to change one’s environment.
D.Being a catalyst for change is risky but rewarding.
小题5:Which would be the best title for the text?
A.How to achieve what you desire.
B.How to be a catalyst for change.
C.How to act according to your plans.
D.How to move in the right direction.
Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If 41, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews  42.
In his book, Matthews 43  us how to have a happy life and answers the  44  of teenagers.
There are many 45 such as parents and friends, and the book  46 we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills  47  how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to 48 your memory better.
Many teenagers think  49 happiness comes from a good exam result 50 praise  from other people. But you can  51  be happy when there are no such “good” things.
Success comes from a(n)  52  attitude. If you  53  from problems, you will have success in the future.
Some school students have  54 such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that  55 comes from thinking about things in a positive  56. If you are 57, people notice you and you can get a  58  view at the movie; if you are short, your clothes and shoes 59 less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important 60 : you choose to be happy!
小题1:
A.soB.notC.itD.do
小题2:
A.wise B.smart C.usefulD.simple
小题3:
A.ordersB.tellsC.asksD.argues
小题4:
A.problemsB.questionsC.ideasD.comments
小题5:
A.rolesB.classesC.coursesD.subjects
小题6:
A.says B.writesC.readsD.thinks
小题7:
A.for exampleB.such asC.so asD.so that
小题8:
A.make B.turnC.letD.change
小题9:
A.whatB.howC.thatD.whether
小题10:
A.andB.butC.soD.or
小题11:
A.yetB.alreadyC.stillD.forever
小题12:
A.bad B.goodC.independentD.nomal
小题13:
A.learnB.rescueC.struggleD.separate
小题14:
A.experiencesB.difficultiesC.fearsD.problems
小题15:
A.successB.happinessC.failureD.height
小题16:
A.way B.meansC.mannersD.spirit
小题17:
A.shortB.smallC.tallD.fat
小题18:
A.lowerB.higherC.worseD.better
小题19:
A.takeB.spendC.coverD.cost
小题20:
A.work B.lessonC.teachingD.study
I’m not so sure I like my friends any more. I used to like them — to be honest. We’d have lunch, talk on the phone or exchange e-mails, and they all seemed normal enough. But then came Facebook and I was introduced to a sad fact: many of my friends have dark sides that they had kept from me.
Today my friends show off the more unpleasant aspects of their personalities via Facebook. No longer hidden, they’re thrown in my face like TV commercials — unavoidable and endless advertisements for the worst of their personalities.
Take Fred. If you were to have lunch with him, you’d find him warm, and down-to-earth. Read his Facebook and you realize he’s an unbearable, food-obsessed bore. He’d pause to have a cup of coffee on his way to save a drowning man — and then write about it.
Take Andy. You won’t find a smarter CEO anywhere, but now he’s a CEO without a company to lull. So he plays Mafia Wars on Facebook. He’s doing well — level 731. Thanks to Facebook, I know he’s playing about 18 hours a day. Andy, you’ve run four companies — and this is how you spend your downtime? What happened to golf? What happened to getting another job?
Take Liz. She is positive that the H1N1 vaccine will kill us all and that we should avoid it. And then comes Chris who likes to post at least 20 times a day on every website he can find, so I get to read his thoughts twice, once on Facebook and once on Twitter.
In real life, I don’t see these sides of people. Face to face, my friends show me their best. They’re nice, smart people. But face to Facebook, my friends are like a blind date which goes horribly wrong.
I’m left with a dilemma. Who is my real friend? Is it the Liz I have lunch with or the anti-vaccine lunatic(狂人)on Facebook? Is it the Fred I can grab a sandwich with or the Fred who weeps if he’s at a party and the wine isn’t up to his standards?
小题1:Who is opposed to the H1N1 vaccine in the text?
A.Fred.B.Andy.C.Liz.D.Chris.
小题2:What’s Andy probably busy in doing now?
A.He’s running his company.
B.He’s playing golf all day.
C.He’s looking for another job.
D.He’s playing computer games.
小题3:According to the text, Facebook tends to ______.
A.present another side of people
B.offer some food for free
C.show endless advertisements
D.get you to more parties
小题4:The text is developed mainly by ______.
A.giving examplesB.following the time order
C.listing figuresD.raising questions
小题5:The author focuses on the question of ______.
A.what is FacebookB.what happened to golf
C.who is my real friendD.who can help me

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