When someone gives you advice, listen without judgment, try to find value in what you’re hearing, and say “Thank you”.This wise advice is easy to understand yet hard to practice.I’ll give you an example from my life when I totally blew it in terms of practicing what I teach.

       In my work I travel constantly.I always put off going to the airport until the last second.My wife, Lynda, was sitting next to me in the front seat.I was racing along and not paying much attention.Lynda cried out, “Look out! There is a red light up ahead.”

       Being a trained behavioral science professional --- who teaches others the value of encouraging advice --- I naturally screamed at her, “I know there is a red light up ahead! Don’t you think I can see?” When we arrived at the airport, Lynda didn’t speak to me.I wondered why she seemed mad at me.

       During the flight to New York, I did a cost-benefit analysis.I asked myself, “What was the cost of just listening when Lynda called out the warning? Zero.” I then reasoned, “What was the potential benefit? What could have been saved?” Several potential benefits came to mind, including her life, my life, and the lives of other people.

I landed in New York feeling ashamed of myself.I immediately called Lynda and told her my cost-benefit story.I convinced her, “The next time you help me with my driving, I am just going to say, ‘Thank you.’”

       A few months passed, and I had long forgotten the incident.Again, I was racing off to the airport, when Lynda cried out, “Look out for the red light!” I was embarrassed, and then shouted, “Thank you!”

       I’m a long way from perfect, but I’m getting better.My suggestion is that you get in the habit of asking the important people in your life how you can do things better.And be ready for an answer.Some people may tell you things like “Look out for the red light.” When this happens, remember that there is possibly some potential benefit.Then just say, “Thank you.”

What do we know about the author?

       A.He is expert at behavioral science.      B.He is gifted in cost-benefit analysis.

       C.He seldom takes his wife’s advice.      D.He often runs the red traffic light.

The underlined part “blew it” in Paragraph 1 probably means “__________”.

       A.lost personal judgment    B.forgot the practical method

       C.became annoyed with the adviser    D.failed to say “Thank you”

It can be inferred from the passage that people __________.

       A.should give their opinions patiently       B.tend to be defensive when given advice

       C.had better study behavioral science D.intend to follow others’ suggestions

The purpose of the passage is to advise people to __________.

       A.do a cost-benefit analysis in daily life   B.discover potential benefits

       C.learn from the author’s experiences       D.treasure others’ suggestions

When someone gives you advice, listen without judgment, try to find value in what you’re hearing, and say “Thank you”.This wise advice is easy to understand yet hard to practice.I’ll give you an example from my life when I totally blew it in terms of practicing what I teach.
In my work I travel constantly.I always put off going to the airport until the last second.My wife, Lynda, was sitting next to me in the front seat.I was racing along and not paying much attention.Lynda cried out, “Look out! There is a red light up ahead.”
Being a trained behavioral science professional --- who teaches others the value of encouraging advice --- I naturally screamed at her, “I know there is a red light up ahead! Don’t you think I can see?” When we arrived at the airport, Lynda didn’t speak to me.I wondered why she seemed mad at me.
During the flight to New York, I did a cost-benefit analysis.I asked myself, “What was the cost of just listening when Lynda called out the warning? Zero.” I then reasoned, “What was the potential benefit? What could have been saved?” Several potential benefits came to mind, including her life, my life, and the lives of other people.
I landed in New York feeling ashamed of myself.I immediately called Lynda and told her my cost-benefit story.I convinced her, “The next time you help me with my driving, I am just going to say, ‘Thank you.’”
A few months passed, and I had long forgotten the incident.Again, I was racing off to the airport, when Lynda cried out, “Look out for the red light!” I was embarrassed, and then shouted, “Thank you!”
I’m a long way from perfect, but I’m getting better.My suggestion is that you get in the habit of asking the important people in your life how you can do things better.And be ready for an answer.Some people may tell you things like “Look out for the red light.” When this happens, remember that there is possibly some potential benefit.Then just say, “Thank you.”
【小题1】What do we know about the author?

A.He is expert at behavioral science.
B.He is gifted in cost-benefit analysis.
C.He always takes his wife’s advice.
D.He often runs the red traffic light.
【小题2】The underlined part “blew it” in Paragraph 1 probably means “__________”.
A.lost personal judgmentB.forgot the practical method
C.became annoyed with the adviserD.failed to say “Thank you”
【小题3】It can be inferred from the passage that people __________.
A.should give their opinions patiently
B.tend to be defensive when given advice
C.had better study behavioral science
D.intend to follow others’ suggestions
【小题4】The purpose of the passage is to advise people to __________.
A.do a cost-benefit analysis in daily life
B.discover potential benefits
C.learn from the author’s experiences
D.treasure others’ suggestions

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第四节 单句改错(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)

每个句子都有一处错误,按下列情况改正:

错一个词:在错的词下面画一横线,并在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词;

多一个词:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉,在该行右边横线上写出该词,也用斜线划掉;

缺一个词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

76. Six months ago Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends in China and boarded on a plane for London. __________

77. I thought I would get a really good mark but I got an E. I was numb of shock! __________

78. It was wonderful to hear from your letter. __________

79. Deaf people and dumb people are disabled too, who should be taken care. __________

80. He is annoyed by being making fun of. __________

81. I’m sorry that I made you to wait for me so long.  __________

82. He likes to be quiet so let’s leave him lonely. __________

83. My stolen car was found abandon by the riverside. __________

84. We haven’t reached the deep before we find enough water. __________

85. He hasn’t been used to speak in English. __________

86. Many students are died to volunteer to translate for the Olympic Games. __________

87. All the things which you told me are lies. __________

88. The present arrangement made by them are not really satisfactory. __________

89. Great changes have been taken place in China. __________

90. I have received a letter from a friend invited me to work in his company. __________

 

A Love Note To My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modelling  36  in your life. Little did I know you were  37  every penny you earned to go to  38   school.

I cannot thank you enough for  39  you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I went into the dining room where you were buried  40   piles of law books. I was  41   .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for  42   ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms could be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was, that statement kept  43  in my ears. I watched as you faced the  44  of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a  45  and a Mom with five kids. I was exhausted just watching you in action. With your words of wisdom in my youthful mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world  46  . I set out to live my life filled with        47   , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I constantly found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) or one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”

 Encouraged by your  48  , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and  49  meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m  50  it. So, get to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found              B. played           C. kept                 D. provided

2.A. saving                 B. making           C. donating             D. receiving

3.A. business                                               B. fashion            C. law            D. medical

4. A. what               B. that              C. which              D. where

5.A. at                 B. to                   C. upon             D. in

6.A. amused             B. worried              C. puzzled              D. disappointed

7.A. role                   B. tests                C. positions            D. shows

8. A. ringing               B. blowing              C. falling              D. beating

9.A. choices                B. chances              C. challenges           D. changes

10. A. professor            B. doctor               C. reporter             D. model

11.A. came back             B. closed down          C. went by          D. opened up

12.A. hope              B. hardship             C. harmony          D. sadness

13. A. description          B. statement            C. praise               D. introduction

14.A. secretly          B. curiously            C. carelessly           D. eagerly

15.A. doing             B. considering          C. correcting           D. reading

 

 

第二节 完形填空(20小题;每小题15分,共30)

请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I went to a birthday party and I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink at all, so I had a Sprite(雪碧)  36  . I felt proud of myself, that I didn’t choose to drink and drive  37  some friends said I should.

I knew I made a wise  38 . Your advice to me was right. As the party  39  ended and the kids drove out of sight, I got into my own  40 , sure to get home at once, never  41  what was coming — something I  42  least. Now I’m lying on the roadside, and I can hear the policeman say:“The kid that caused this accident was  43 .” His voice seems far away. My own blood (血) is all around me. I try hard not to  44 . I can hear someone say: ”This girl is going to die.”

I’m sure the guy had no idea while he was flying  45 . Because he chose to  46 and drive, now I will have to die. So why do people do it since they know that it ruins  47 ? But now the pain is cutting me  48  a hundred stabbing(刺痛的)knives. Tell my sister not to be  49 , tell Daddy to be brave, and if possibly I have to see  50 , put “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave(墓穴).

Someone should have  51  him that it’s wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his mom and dad had done so, I wouldn’t be like this. My  52  is getting shorter. I’m getting really scared. These are my final  53  and I’m so  54  .

D. too

D. though

D. discovery

D. simply

D. habit

D. repeating

D. expected

D. destroyed

D. talk

D. highly

D. drink

D. friendships

D. by

D. sad

D. God

D. showed

D. happiness

D. pleasures

D. unprepared

D. think

 

C. either

C. unless

C. adventure

C. finally

C. way

C. arguing

C. cared

C. drunk

C. smile

C. lowly

C. sing

C. lives

C. with

C. popular

C. the doctors

C. taught

C. dream

C. trouble

C. disagreed

C. wish

 

B. instead

B. because

B. travel

B. slowly

B. room

B. knowing

B. considered

B. replaced

B. laugh

B. high

B. talk

B. opinions

B. as

B. angry

B. Mum

B. made

B. period

B. moments

B. disliked

B. mean

 
I wish that you could hold me, Mom, as I lie here and die. I  55  that I could say to you, I love you and goodbye.

36. A. as well

37. A. after

38. A. choice

39. A. firstly

40. A. car

41. A. explaining

42. A. unexpected

43. A. lost

44. A. cry

45. A. low

46. A. smoke

47. A. health

48. A. like

49. A. lucky

50. A. my friends

51. A. asked

52. A. breath

53. A. time

54. A. unknown

55. A. hope

 

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