题目内容
We discussed where to go for a whole morning, but we decided to stay at home_____.
A.at the end |
B.by the end |
C.in the end |
D.on end |
C
【解析】
试题解析:考查短语意思,at the end意思“在……末尾”, by the end意思“结束的”, in the end意思“最后”, on end意思“连续的”,句子意思“我们讨论早上去哪里,但是最后我们决定待在家”,所以选C
考点:考查短语意思
点评:注意句子We discussed where to go for a whole morning是个where关系副词引导的宾语从句,在宾语从句里,关系代词which/that/whom/who,作宾语时,可以省去关系代词,而关系副词起引导作用,不能省去。
Most people hate change, which is sad since we often go through intense changes in life. And for some of us, even the smallest changes can upset our day. So the question is: Why do most of us find making adjustments to our lives so hard?
Fear of change is nothing new. Over a century ago, the Parisians were unhappy over a particular addition to their city: the Eiffel Tower. In fact, the citizens were so angry about the plans for the tower that they protested its construction. As strange as it may seem, their anger was completely natural. They were given no choice about the huge change that was going to be made, so they became angry.
But we get upset over changes even when we do have a say in the matter and think about them carefully. Changes are brought about every day by the decisions we make: which school to attend, which job to take, whom to marry. Voluntary changes also make most of us uneasy because we don’t know how those changes will affect our future.
People have discovered that the key to overcoming the fear and anger associated with change is to be flexible(可弯曲的). When they are flexible, people can adapt to new situations more easily. Being flexible is especially important in the 21st century as technology makes change occur faster than ever before. Those who oppose change, especially with technology in the workplace, may find themselves out of a job.
When change comes, and you have no choice but to face it, embrace it. A positive attitude helps a lot. In fact, the change may turn out to be the best thing for you. That new job you got may end up being much better than your old one. You may make the best friends of your life in the new city you moved to. Don’t merely focus on how you feel about change; instead decide to accept the change. The change is the reality, and it’s up to you whether the change will be a success or a failure. You never know – your next change may be your life’s Eiffel Tower!
【小题1】Why did the building of the Eiffel Tower make the Parisians unhappy?
A.Because they didn’t like the design of the Eiffel Tower. |
B.Because they couldn’t avoid accepting the Eiffel Tower. |
C.Because it was no use building the Eiffel Tower. |
D.Because the Eiffel Tower seemed strange. |
A.the changes that have agreement with one’s will |
B.the small changes we meet in our daily life |
C.the changes whose effect we can predict and control |
D.the changes that we discuss or consider thoroughly |
A.We are not supposed to face the changes and let them alone. |
B.We should actively accustom ourselves to the new circumstance. |
C.We should not take the changes seriously and avoid them as much as possible. |
D.We should know that the changes merely bring us bad influence. |
A.The change will probably make you fail like the Eiffel Tower. |
B.The change is like the Eiffel Tower which is not good for our future life. |
C.Your future life is never known just like the Eiffel Tower unknown to the Parisians. |
D.Your future life is likely to be a great achievement due to the change. |
A.The Psychology of Change | B.The ways to Overcome the Fear |
C.Changes That Disturb Us | D.The Bad Effect of Changes |
Fun is, in fact, a word heard far more frequently in families today than in the past, when "duty'' and "responsibility" were often the words used.
Parents today are more youthful in appearance and attitudes. Their clothes and hair-styles are more casual, helping to bridge the divide. Those who are athletically inclined also enjoy Rollerblading, snowboarding, and rock-climbing with their children.
For the past three years, Kathy and Phil Dalby have spent at least one evening a week at a climbing gym with their three children. "It's great to be able to work together," Mrs Dalby says. "We discuss various climbs and where the hard parts are. Sometimes that leads to other Conversations. We're definitely closer."
A popular movement of parent effectiveness training in the 1970s has helped to reshape generational roles. The philosophy encourages children to describe their feelings about various situations. As a result, says Robert Billingham, a family-studies professor at Indiana University, "Parents and children began talking to each other in ways they had not before."
On the plus side, he adds, these conversations made parents realize that children may have important thoughts or feelings that adults need to be aware of.
But Professor Billingham also sees a downside: Many parents started making decisions based on what their child wanted. "The power shifted to children. Parents said, 'I have to focus on making my child happy', as opposed to 'I have to act as a parent most appropriately'."
Other changes are occurring as the ranks of working mothers grow. Time-short parents encourage children's independence, making them more responsible for themselves. "They'll say, 'We trust you to make the right decisions' (whether they're ready to assume the responsibility or not) ,"says Billingham.
The self-esteem movement of the past quarter-century has also affected the family dynamics (原动力). Some parents worry that if they tell their child no, it will hurt the child's self-esteem.
【小题1】What's the trend in parent-child relationship mentioned in the passage?
A.Parents are chasing after fashion and ignoring the feelings of their children. |
B.More parents and children are sharing the same enthusiasm for a certain sport. |
C.Parents are taking more responsibility and setting more limits for their children. |
D.The generation gap is narrowing and parents are respecting their children's thoughts more. |
A.Younger parents. | B.Parent effectiveness training. |
C.More working mothers. | D.The self-esteem movement. |
A.He supports them. | B.He admires them. |
C.He disagrees with them. | D.He thinks they're unreasonable. |
A.The effect of more working mothers on children' s education. |
B.The benefits of the new relationship between parents and children. |
C.The importance of self-esteem and ways to develop children's self-esteem. |
D.The risks of setting no rules and some suggestions on how to have a balanced attitude. |
A.Parents and Children as Friends. | B.Parents and Professors as Debaters. |
C.Growing Mutual Understanding. | D.Disappearing Responsibility. |