题目内容
Every year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year.I and many others have followed his lead for the past three or four years.They helped me a lot.My words for last year were “passion”,“focus” and “delegate” and I stayed true to them.This year,2012,my goals are more personal and less professional.
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker.The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer,all my projects were handled via a schedule,which kept me organized.This year I’m going to have each task scheduled.I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else,I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers.I have to get my health in check,not only for me-but because I promised my 9-year-old son.I’ll make sure to take time to exercise every day and make good food and lifestyle choices.I miss being thin,and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it all if I’m not taking time to enjoy it?I have a wonderful job,a happy family,and so much to be thankful for.So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years,the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time.This year,I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2012?
63.The underlined word “multitasker" probably refers to a person who________.
A.makes a living by writing
B.always fails to finish a task on time
C.has several things to do at the same time
D.pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping
64.Why does the writer have “health” as one of his three words?
A.He wants to take better care of others. B.He’s gaining weight and feeling bad.
C.He did not take any exercise in the past. D.He got the idea from his son.
65.What can we learn from the passage?
A.The word “celebrate” can remind the writer to enjoy life.
B.The writer has a vacation with his family every four years.
C.The word “focus” can help the writer focus on his family.
D.The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise.
66.The best title for the passage might be________·
A.Three Words for 2012 B.Health Should Go First
C.Keep Organized D.Goals for 2012
63. C 64. B 65. A 66. A
Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is the global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”. “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chartroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c'est la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
【小题1】The English language has a history of ______.
A.over 2000 years | B.over 500 years |
C.over 1500 years | D.over 1000 years |
A.because of | B.in order to | C.as usual | D.as if. |
A.It has been changing all the time. |
B.It has borrowed words from all the other languages. |
C.French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. |
D.Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. |
A.One billion people | B.340 million |
C.almost all the people in the world. | |
D.not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly. |
A.the USA | B.Nigeria | C.the Philippines | D.Norway |