题目内容
15.There's no doubt that our character has a profound effect on our future.What we must remember,however,is not merely how powerful character is in influencing our fate (命运),but how powerful we are in shaping our own character and,therefore,our own fate.Character may determine our fate,but character is not determined by fate.It's a common mistake to think of character as something that is fully formed and fixed very early in life.It calls to mind old proverbs like"A leopard can't change its spots"and"You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
This perspective that our character is"etched in stone"is supported by a great deal of modern psychology emphasizing self-acceptance.As Popeye says,"I am what I am."The hidden message is:Don't expect me to be more,better,or different.
Ultimately,these views of humanity totally undervalue the lifelong potential for growth that comes with the power of reflection and choice.
How depressing it would be to believe that we can't choose to be better,more honest,more respectful,more responsible,and more caring.None of us should give up the personal seeking to improve our character.Not because we're bad,we don't have to be sick to get better,but because we're not as good as we could be.
There are so many things in life we can't control,whether we're beautiful or smart,whether we had good parents or bad,whether we grew up with affirmation or negation.It's inspiring to remember that nothing but moral will power is needed to make us better.
No,it isn't easy.But if we make a great effort to become more aware of the habits of heart and mind that drive our behavior,we can begin to place new emphasis on our higher values so that we become what we want our children to think we are.
51.What is the best title of the passage?A
A.We shape our own character.
B.Character determines our fate.
C.Character is fully formed and fixed.
D.We must meet what our children need.
52.The author agrees thatD.
A.a leopard can't change its spots
B.in life we must attach importance to self-acceptance
C.we shouldn't expect us to be more different
D.character is not fully formed and fixed very early
53.In the author's opinion,which of the following is TRUE?C
A.We can't choose to be better.
B.We should seek to improve our character for we're bad enough.
C.We should value our lifelong potential for growth.
D.We should make choices constantly.
54.What do we need to improve ourselves according to the author?B
A.Our smartness.
B.Our will power.
C.Our fate.
D.Our character.
55.What can we infer from the passage?B
A.It is not difficult to improve ourselves.
B.We must try our best to be as good as possible.
C.Our children should copy our behavior.
D.We should control as many things as possible in life.
分析 本文是一篇议论文,作者通过性格告诉我们,不管是多么强大的角色在影响我们的命运,我们要记得是我们自己在塑造自己的性格,我们的命运由自己把握的.只要有意志力,加以不断的努力,才能做更好的自己.
解答 51.答案A.主旨大意题.通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了性格对我们人生的影响.可排除D项.而作者在开篇也写到"but how powerful we are in shaping our own character"和"Character may determine our fate,but character is not determined by fate"因此A项正确.C项不符合文意.故选A.
52.答案D.细节理解题.根据文章第二段"It's a common mistake to think of character as something that is fully formed and fixed very early in life"可知,作者否定了性格形成的早并且是固定的.因此D项正确.从第二段也可看出A项错误.BC项均与文意不符.故选D.
53.答案C.细节理解题.根据文章第四段"Ultimately,these views of humanity totally undervalue the lifelong potential for growth that comes with the power of reflection and choice"可知,人们低估了终身发展的潜力,可见作者赞我们应该发展终身潜力.C项正确.AB项与文意不符.D项文中没有提到.故选C.
54.答案B.细节理解题.根据文章倒数第二段中"It's inspiring to remember that nothing but moral will power is needed to make us better."可知,作者认为意志力可以将我们变得更好.故选B.
55.答案B.推理预测题.通读全文,作者以性格开头,认为我们要把握自己的命运.接着又论我们要有意志力才能把自己变得更好.而且文末又提到"make a great effort"努力.总结全文,B项更符合作者想要告诉我们的道理.故选B.
点评 本文考查人生感悟类文章的阅读水平,学生需要认真阅读原文,把握文章大意,对文章脉络有整体的了解,能仔细查找文中细节,并能根据文章内容进行合理的推测判断.
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B.has been blind for several months
C.has to quit school because of her blindness
D.is unconfident in learning Braille
61.The underlined word"buoyed"probably means"D".
A.spoiled
B.thrilled
C.annoyed
D.encouraged
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A.easier for life
B.no paradise
C.chosen for lucky men
D.a romantic place
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A.live a happy life
B.get out of trouble eventually
C.struggle for a better life
D.dream about better education.
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