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Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl.She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band.But one big problem lay in her way.To be good enough to play in a band,Brenda had to practice a lot,but she lived next-door to a lot of old people.Many of them are sick.She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves(神经).So,she had tried playing in the strangest places:a basement,a kitchen,and even in a shower.But there was always someone it would annoy.

One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space,because there’s no air.At that moment,Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.

With the help of a lot of time,books and work,Brenda built a space bubble(气泡).This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备)and a chair.Brenda got into the space suit she had made,entered the bubble,turned on the machine,and played those drums like a wild chlid.

It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous.Many people came to see her play in her space bubble.Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts.Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey.Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut,and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.

Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this,she thought for a moment,and said:“If those old people next-door hadn’t mattered so much to me,I wouldn't have found a solution,and none of this would have ever happened.”

1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?

A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play.

B. Because she didn't like her neighbors.

C. Because she didn't have her own room.

D. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.

2.Brenda became famous because.

A. she was good at music and science

B. she became a real musical astronaut

C. she invented a special way of practice

D. she played well and had a talent

3.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda most properly?

A. Kind,hardworking and creative.

B. Brave,kind and hardworking.

C. Lovely, brave and clever.

D. Nervous,kind and clever.

4.It can be inferred from the text that “”.

A. He laughs best who laughs last

B. One good turn deserves another

C. Two heads are better than one

D. It’s never too old to learn

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How to Be an Effective Member of a Team

Working in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective communication methods are necessary. Here we’ve outlined some ways to avoid some common team mistakes as well as some helpful advice.

Communicate

1. Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿)will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.

2.

People in your group will lose respect for you if you’re constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and aren’t able to meet a deadline. Saying something like, “I’m really sorry, but I’ll get it to you by the end of today.” will earn you a lot more respect than trying to make it seem like it’s everyone else’s fault that you missed your deadline.

Support group member’s ideas

If a teammate suggests something, always consider it! 3. And this makes you a good team member. After all, nobody likes a know-it-all.

Listen Actively

Look at the person who’s speaking to you, nod, ask questions and acknowledge what’s said by paraphrasing points that have been made. If you’re unclear about something that’s been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. Effective communication is a vital part of any team. 4..

Get Involved

Share suggestions, ideas, solutions and proposals with your team members. Take the time to help your fellow teammates. You can guarantee there will be a time in the future when you’ll need some help or advice. 5..

A. Don’t Blame Others

B. Avoid showing off

C. Thus, the value of good listening skills shouldn’t be ignored.

D. Have faith that people will recognize when good work is being done.

E. If you have a problem with someone in your group, talk to him about it

F. And if you’ve helped them in the past, they’ll be more than happy to lend a helping hand.

G. Considering the group’s ideas shows you’re interested in other people’s ideas, not just your own.

Money Matters

Parents should help their children understand money.1.so you may start tallking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.

1.The basic function of money

Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services.it’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier . 2.when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.

2.Money lessons

Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 3.If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money,explain,”You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say.“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”

3.4.

Begin at the grocery store. Pick put similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.5. If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved.Later,you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

A. Wise decision.

B. The value of money.

C. Permit the child to choose between them.

D.Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.

E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.

F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.

G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

As I sat there one night in Namibia, staring out at one of the most perfect sunsets I’d seen in a while, I realized why I never wanted to visit Africa alone. Sometimes the _____ of travel is not so beautiful when you don’t have someone to _____ it with. And there I was, staring out at this gorgeous _____ , and I was alone. I had no one to share that moment.

Sure, there was my tour group, but it’s not the same. Sharing a moment with people you have a bond with is much _____ from sharing it with strangers. Days later, I kept coming back to the _____ I felt at that moment. There was nothing wrong______ anyone on my tour-----they were all nice, polite, and talkative, and we got along well. But tours are _____ organized, and sometimes you closely _____ with people and sometimes you don’t. Dining alone may well be one most awkward times of solo travel. But like anything, the more you do it the more you get used to it.

And as I sat there looking at this beautiful sunset while zebra _____ from the nearby watering hole, a   ___ hit me at the moment-----I am alone .And I am _____ it. While I’m an introvert(内向的人)and I like my “me” time, after 6.5 years, solo travel isn’t for me any longer. I no longer _____ to wander cities or gaze upon African sunsets alone. I want to _____ with people I know. I want_____ faces. I want to share moments. I make plenty of _____ on the road, but I’m tired of having to ______ in each new city.

I think everyone should travel alone at some point in their life; you _____ a lot about yourself by doing so. I never ____the solo travel I’ve done in the past and never felt alone or bored during those years, but Africa made it ______ that it’s time to move on to a new _____ of my life. I couldn’t hold onto the past any longer.

1.A. route B. beauty C. destination D. plan

2.A. share B. compare C. award D. admire

3.A. grassland B. sky C. desert D. sunset

4.A. different B. helpful C. unusual D. admirable

5.A. doubt B. sadness C. wonder D. comfort

6.A. for B. in C. with D. on

7.A. expensively B. commonly C. meaningfully D. casually

8.A. play B. compete C. bond D. fight

9.A. drank B. lay C. bent D. ate

10.A. stone B. truth C. stick D. ball

11.A. fond of B. proud of C. afraid of D. tired of

12.A. desire B. fail C. dare D. refuse

13.A. communicate B. work C. travel D. deal

14.A. round B. familiar C. healthy D. similar

15.A. friends B. mistakes C. decisions D. plans

16.A. take over B. look over C. turn over D. start over

17.A. learn B. worry C. care D. concern

18.A. recall B. dream C. regret D. experience

19.A. clear B. valuable C. impressive D. basic

20.A. situation B. discovery C. challenge D. chapter

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