The key to happiness is how quickly you can get back your focus on what`s important.

——Anonymous

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here`s what happened. I hopped in a taxi,and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when,all of a sudden,a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes,skidded,and missed the other car`s back end by just inches!

The driver of the other car,who almost caused a big accident,started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean,he was friendly.  So,I said,"Why did you just do that?This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!"And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call "The Law of the Garbage Truck. "

Many people are like garbage (rubbish)trucks. They run around full of garbage,full of frustration, full of anger,and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up,they need a place to dump it. And if you let them,they`ll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you,don`t take it personally. You just smile,wave,wish them well,and move on. You`ll be happy with what you did.

I started thinking,how often do I led Garbage Trucks run right over me?And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people at work,at home,or on the streets?It was that day I said,"I`m not going to do anymore. "

Successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you?If you let more garbage trucks pass you by,you`ll be happier. Life`s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So,Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don`t.

1.What happened one day when the author was taking a taxi?

A.The taxi almost hit another car.

B.The taxi driver was injured.

C.The author scolded the driver of the other car.

D.The author learned a lesson from the driver of the garbage truck.

2.How did the taxi driver respond to the behaviour of the driver of the black car?

A.He yelled back at the driver.

B.He sent the driver to the hospital.

C.He was friendly towards the driver.

D.He dumped some garbage in front of his car.

3.What does the taxi driver think of people according to Paragraph 3?

A.Many people like to drive garbage trucks.

B.Many people dump garbage wherever they like.

C.Many people are warm-hearted to make others happy.

D.Many people tend to be very much depressed.

4.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A.The author used to have a lot of garbage trucks.

B.The author used to complain a lot.

C.The author used to have a lot of money.

D.The author used to be a good manager.

5.According to the passage,what should you do if people "dump garbage" on you?

A.Ignore them and go on with our own work.

B.Try our best to persuade them not to do that again.

C.Tell them to dump the garbage in the right place.

D.Take over their work and carry the garbage to somewhere else.

 

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Did you know that fish oil is emerging as a real treatment for depression? That coffee and cinnamon can actually lower blood sugar in people with diabetes? Here you’ll find detailed food prescriptions, based on the latest research, for more than 57 common health problems, including colds, hay fever, memory loss and so on. Plus dozens of practical suggestions for getting more of the foods that can help prevent disease, and simple recipes for immune-boosting smoothies, healing teas, and more.

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Hardcover: 352 pages

Publisher: Reader’s Digest Association

Publication Date: 2007-09

ISBN: 0762107308

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This book is perfect for any questions you have about using food to help your body. We all know chicken soup helps colds, but did you know? This book will tell you exactly what’s special about each food and what part of the body or disease it helps. Combat any health problems you have with this common sense food guide.

1.Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?

A. People who learn to treat patients.     B. People who publish books on health.

C. People who cook food for certain patients.  D. People who try to improve their health.

2.Which of the following statements about the book is WRONG?

  A. It contains information about specific foods.

  B. It has been poorly evaluated by its readers.

  C. It is useful for people with diabetes.

  D. It was published in September, 2007.

3.The underlined word “combat” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.

  A. discuss        B. identify             C. fight            D. present

 

Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you!?Dinner parties usually start between 7p.m.and 8p.m., and end at about 11p.m. Ask your host (主人) what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.

  Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks (小吃). Do you want to be extra (特别地) polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember — it's not polite to ask how much things cost.

  In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other side. They eat with their guests.

  You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert (甜点心) followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.

  Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “Thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you” all the time!

1.An English friend doesn't invite you to his or her dinner, which ____.

 A. means he or she doesn't like you   B. means he or she likes you

 C. doesn't mean he or she likes you    D. doesn't mean he or she doesn't like you

2.You are going to attend a dinner party and ____.

  A. you'd better bring a certain present with you

  B. you must leave home for it at 7 p.m.

  C. you should ask your host when you should leave

  D. you must arrive before 8 p.m.

3.It's impolite _____.

  A. to say that you like the host's room very much

  B. for a guest to ask the host the price of the things in the room

  C. for a guest to have drinks and snacks before the evening

  D. for the host and the hostess (女主人) to sit and eat with their guests

4.In which order will you eat or drink the following things at a meal?

  A. Snacks, vegetables, meat, coffee.

  B. Coffee, drinks, soup, fish, vegetables, dessert.

  C. Soup, meat with vegetables, dessert and coffee.

  D. Drinks, soup, something small, fish and vegetables.

5.What is the proper way to express your enjoyment of the evening?

 A. Before leaving for home, you should say, “Thank you for inviting me.”

 B. When you shake hands with your host, you should say, “I did enjoy the evening.”

 C. You can write a “Thank you” letter to your host after that.

 D. You should finish everything on your plate and take more if you want it.

 

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