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There are two types of people in the world.Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy.This is because of the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy pay their attention to the good side of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather.They enjoy all the cheerful things.Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things.Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied.By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere.The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes.I hope this little warning may help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck.Nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect.This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments.they should change their bad habits .If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them.Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
小题1:People who are unhappy _______.
A.always consider things differently from others
B.usually are affected by the results of certain things
C.usually misunderstand what others think or say
D.always discover the unpleasant side of certain things
小题2:We can conclude from the passage that _______
A.we should pity all such unhappy people
B.such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
C.people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness
D.unhappy people can not understand happy persons
小题3:If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should ____
A.prevent any communication with them
B.show no respect and politeness to them
C.persuade them to recognize the bad effects
D.quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes

小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:A

试题分析:本文叙述了感到幸福的人与感到不幸福的人之间的差别。感到幸福的人会关注事物好的,积极的一面。感到不幸福的人只注意事物不好的,消极的一面。当感到不幸福乐的人意识到自己的观点对他们的兴趣和爱好的坏影响时,有可能治愈。如果感到不幸福的人不改正他的习惯态度,其他人最好避免与他接触联系,以防与他发生争吵。
小题1:推理判断题。根据第二段的People who are to be happy pay their attention to the good side of things:和Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things可知不幸福的人只注意事情不好的一面。故选D。
小题2:推理判断题。根据第二段的The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes.可知感到不幸福乐的人当意识到对他们的兴趣和爱好的坏影响时,可能被治愈。故选C。
小题3:推理判断题。根据最后一段的If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them可知如果感到不幸福的人不改正他的习惯态度,其他人最好避免与他接触联系,也就是说其他人不要与他交流。故选A。
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Why should we  37 the old? because they are ahead of us in age, in wisdom and in experience. Our elders have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us   38  everything to their kindness and love.
When we show them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or   39   them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of   40  our own love and gratitude to them.   41 , elders have also been through all the years you are   42  and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is   43  that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always   44  with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human   45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their   46 .
With changing times and   47  influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should   48  express their views and if there are arguments, they should not   49  their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately   50  their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are   51  to give up their places to older people. This is not a   52  of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear   53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a   54  disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become   55  that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
小题1:
A.grandpasB.friends C.fathers D.old
小题2:
A.look forward B.contribute C.lovedD.respect
小题3:
A.exhibitB.oweC.explainD.point
小题4:
A.acceptingB.showing C.devoting D.greeting
小题5:
A.describingB.expressing C.sending D.suggesting
小题6:
A.ThoughB.Besides C.Therefore D.However
小题7:
A.going throughB.experiencing withC.suffering fromD.worrying out
小题8:
A.possiblyB.maybe C.likely D.probably
小题9:
A.disagreedB.quarreled C.likedD.dealt
小题10:
A.societyB.company C.community D.school
小题11:
A.factB.experience C.emotion D.information
小题12:
A.environmentalB.especially C.cultural D.good
小题13:
A.indifferentlyB.quickly C.silently D.quietly
小题14:
A.raiseB.rise C.rouse D.arise
小题15:
A.give inB.get outC.send out D.give up
小题16:
A.forcedB.expected C.needed D.reminded
小题17:
A.questionB.doubt C.wonder D.challenge
小题18:
A.sufferingB.discomfort C.trouble D.upset
小题19:
A.slightB.light C.heavy D.serious
小题20:
A.wanderB.living C.aware D.sensitive
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We packed these things        boxes and added some small toys. We added a list of local addresses and phone numbers of local        agencies. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed. It       : “Please take these items and know that your life is important.      are difficult but these days will pass. We share what we have believing that it will matter. Use the food to nurture your         ; use the blankets to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human        can overcome anything. Do not hold your head        for having a need to stay warm. Someday please do the same when you can.”
This kind        was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was        because it was the right to do. We have often seen        people at the park where we left the belongings. I        that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was        about it and she just replied that it had a hood (兜帽) . Her answer told me why it is I who love her. She liked the coat but knew the hood could        someone from the rain.
Who knows where these gifts of sympathy will       ? How many uses can a blanket serve        what it was designed to do? We never go back and see what happens. It is unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that       .
小题1:
A.put offB.put upC.give awayD.give up
小题2:
A.neededB.collectedC.producedD.searched
小题3:
A.acceptedB.wantedC.carriedD.bought
小题4:
A.wonderfulB.beautiful C.hopefulD.useful
小题5:
A.aroundB.uponC.intoD.above
小题6:
A.workingB.parkingC.deliveringD.helping
小题7:
A.spokeB.readC.markedD.indicated
小题8:
A.WaysB.ProblemsC.TimesD.Situations
小题9:
A.bodyB.mind C.brainD.figure
小题10:
A.imaginationB.spirit C.healthD.wisdom
小题11:
A.forwardB.aside C.aroundD.down
小题12:
A.attemptB.manner C.actD.habit
小题13:
A.suddenlyB.simply C.strangelyD.usually
小题14:
A.aimlessB.homeless C.childlessD.friendless
小题15:
A.believedB.dreamedC.approvedD.noticed
小题16:
A.sureB.sadC.worriedD.anxious
小题17:
A.separateB.preventC.shelterD.hold
小题18:
A.affectB.goC.useD.help
小题19:
A.other thanB.rather thanC.more thanD.better than
小题20:
A.attainsB.countsC.movesD.contains
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It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement.
Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown(方帽长袍).
Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(对美国的忠孝宣誓).
Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. Then came the core (核心) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.
To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. But it wasn’t boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.
A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.
小题1:What’s the article mainly about?
A.An American high school’s graduation ceremony.
B.The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.
C.A presentation of college diplomas.
D.A US college’s farewell party.
小题2:Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?
A.She was one of the graduates.
B.She was a foreign exchange student.
C.She was excited to receive her diploma.
D.She felt it great to be at the ceremony.
小题3:The right order of the following events is________.
a. Diplomas were presented to graduates.
b. Students gave farewell speeches.
c. The US national anthem was played.
d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.
e. Seniors went into the stadium.
A.b-c-a-d-eB.c-d-b-e-aC.d-b-e-a-cD.e-d-c-b-a
小题4:From the text, we can conclude that_______.
A.a diploma ensures a good job
B.a diploma guarantees a bright future
C.the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in life
D.everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma
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The locals knew nothing about me, but slowly, they started teaching me the   57  of being a neighbor. They dropped off blankets, candles, and tools, and began sticking around to chat. They started to teach me a belief in a   58  American Dream—not the one of individual achievement but of neighborliness.
What I had believed in, all those things I thought were   59  for a civilized life, were nonexistent in this place.   60  on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my   61  with my neighbors.
Four years later, I moved back into   62 . I saw many people were having a really hard time,
  63  their jobs and homes. I managed to rent a big enough house to   64  a handful of people. There are four of us now in the house, but over time I’ve had nine people come in and move on to other places. We’d all be in shelters if we hadn’t banded together.
The American Dream I believe in now is a shared one. It’s not so much about what I can get for myself; it’s about   65  we can all get bytogether.
小题1:
A.separatelyB.equallyC.violentlyD.naturally
小题2:
A.offB.apartC.overD.out
小题3:
A.crossedB.leftC.toured D.searched
小题4:
A.fullestB.largest C.fairest D.cheapest
小题5:
A.occupiedB.abandonedC.emptiedD.robbed
小题6:
A.turnedB.approached C.clearedD.cut
小题7:
A.benefitB.lesson C.nature D.art
小题8:
A.wild B.realC.differentD.remote
小题9:
A.uniqueB.expensiveC.rareD.necessary
小题10:
A.Up B.Down C.DeepD.Along
小题11:
A.cooperationB.relationshipsC.satisfaction D.appointments
小题12:
A.realityB.societyC.townD.life
小题13:
A.creating B.losing C.quittingD.offering
小题14:
A.put inB.turn inC.take inD.get in
小题15:
A.whenB.whatC.whetherD.how
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Nothing useful ever comes from comparison to others. Either you see yourself as better than someone and you get   41 , or you see someone else as better than you and you feel like all your hard work is for   42 . It is a fool’s game. Not one of us is exactly   43 . The only direct and honest comparison is   44  yourself. Everything else is apples to oranges.
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小题1:
A.patientB.strictC.contentD.concerned
小题2:
A.strongerB.betterC.lazierD.wiser
小题3:
A.insideB.outC.forD.up
小题4:
A.accurateB.usefulC.carefulD.powerful
小题5:
A.endB.bestC.convenienceD.side
小题6:
A.satisfiedB.busyC.inspiredD.lazy
小题7:
A.nothingB.funC.sureD.success
小题8:
A.equalB.uniqueC.alikeD.common
小题9:
A.withinB.byC.forD.of
小题10:
A.instructedB.allowedC.directedD.suggested
小题11:
A.situationB.positionC.occasionD.accommodation
小题12:
A.gameB.matchC.friendD.enemy
小题13:
A.concludeB.betC.announceD.declare
小题14:
A.beforeB.besideC.belowD.behind
小题15:
A.assistantB.competitorC.coachD.teacher
小题16:
A.contributeB.exposeC.pushD.devote
小题17:
A.caresB.saysC.wondersD.asks
小题18:
A.effortB.senseC.differenceD.change
小题19:
A.successfulB.happyC.luckyD.fit
小题20:
A.benefitB.progressC.habitD.result
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Known as Remembrance Day, the day originated as a tribute to the soldiers of WWI, a dark period for our young country, which claimed the lives of over 60,000 military personnel and civilians and over 16 million dead worldwide. As there are no more surviving soldiers of WWI, today we rely on the wisdom and words of those soldiers who fought in the wars that followed and this day now also recognizes their heroic contribution. They tell us to always remember what those brave souls fought for, and all they ask in return is that we never forget.
That’s why we wear the red poppy(罂粟花);that’s why when we see a soldier in uniform we should stop him or her and say “Thank you”; that’s why we take a pause from our busy lives for two short minutes today to honor that request. Yet this message is fading away, year after year. Take for example the terrible decision to allow parents to excuse students from Remembrance Day ceremonies at school. Not only is this disrespectful, it distances the student from his or her classmates.
It is difficult to understand why any Canadian parent would want to remove their child from the time-honored tradition of reading the poem in Flanders Fields, while a wreath of poppies is laid. It is more important than ever to teach school-aged children about our history, no matter how violent it was. Sheltering them from the realities of war is a great disservice. Understanding why conflicts happened, or happen today can help shape choices and decisions they make as adults.
Of course, because we live in a free society, we cannot force an individual to do something. It is unfortunate, but some parents now have their child “opt-out” of the services. These people should be reminded they are free to make such choices only because of the men and women the rest of us are remembering.
小题1:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Remembrance Day activity today?
A.Stopping at 11a.m. to remember the war dead.
B.Listening to stories told by WWI soldiers.
C.Wearing a red poppy to show respect.
D.Showing gratitude to soldiers in uniform.
小题2:What can we learn from the passage?
A.War history is too violent for school children
B.The writer was once a soldier in the Canadian army
C.Few students are willing to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.
D.More parents are keeping their children away from frightening war stories.
小题3: The underlined word “It” in the last paragraph probably refers to_______.
A.the death of so many soldiers in wars
B.the fact that there were so many wars after WWI.
C.people’s ungratefulness for the freedom they have.
D.removing children from Remembrance Day events.
小题4:The writer believes that ______.
A.the sacrifice of the soldiers should always be remembered.
B.Remembrance Day is becoming less important for soldiers.
C.school no longer think Remembrance Day is necessary.
D.people should be forced to learn about the realities of war.
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A.showingB.explainingC.provingD.wondering
小题2:
A.relaxedB.satisfiedC.worriedD.depressed
小题3:
A.learnB.watchC.eatD.play
小题4:
A.streetB.bridgeC.yardD.forest
小题5:
A.praiseB.forgiveC.helpD.comfort
小题6:
A.coatB.pocketC.boxD.wallet
小题7:
A.occasionB.suggestionC.situationD.condition
小题8:
A.handB.feetC.groundD.corner
小题9:
A.look outB.look afterC.look upD.look down
小题10:
A.largeB.emptyC.wornD.full
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小题12:
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小题13:
A.disturbB.requestC.fearD.insist
小题14:
A.spreadB.closeC.looseD.shake
小题15:
A.pourB.endC.dryD.melt
小题16:
A.takeB.addC.lendD.send
小题17:
A.flowB.burstC.disappearD.change
小题18:
A.attractB.permitC.includeD.hold
小题19:
A.presentB.foodC.treasureD.metal
小题20:
A.nothingB.anythingC.everythingD.something
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By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, as they go through new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.
In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to be faced with the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow.
These feelings of insecurity and self – doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we do not face and overcome these internal fears and doubts, if we protect ourselves too much, then we cease to grow. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.
小题1:A person is generally believed to achieve personal growth when______..
A.he has given up his smoking habit
B.he has made great efforts in his work
C.he is interested in making anything new
D.he has tried to determine where he is on his journey
小题2:In the author’s eyes, one who views personal growth as a process would______.
A.judge his ability to grow from his own achievements
B.succeed in climbing up the social ladder
C.face difficulties and take up challenges
D.aim high and reach his goal each time
小题3:When the author says “a new way of being” (para. 3), he is referring to _____.
A.a new way of taking risks
B.a new approach to experiencing the world
C.a new system of adapting to change
D.a new method of finding ourselves
小题4:For personal growth, the author may not support __________.
A.curiosity and more chances
B.being quick in self – adaptation
C.open – minded to new experiences
D.avoidance of internal fears and doubts

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