题目内容
One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly(闲散地)on the bank. There I would__36___ the peace and quiet, watch the water rush___37__, and listen to the singing of the birds and the rustling (沙沙声)of the __38___ in the trees. I would also watch the bamboo trees___39___under pressure from the wind and watch them ___40___gracefully to their original position after the wind had___41____.
When I think about the bamboo tree’s ability to bounce back to its original position, the word "resilience" comes to mind. When used in ___42___a person , this word means the ability to readily __43__from shock, depression or any other situation that stretches the limits of a person’s __44__.
Have you ever felt like you are at your __45__point?Thankfully, you have survived the experience to live to talk about it.
During the __46__ you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatened your health. You felt emotionally drained(耗尽),___47_____ exhausted and you most likely endured(忍受) __48__ physical symptoms.
Life is a __49__ of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy _50__ that take you close to your breaking point, bend, __51__don’t break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.
A __52__ of hope will take you through the unpleasant ordeal(严峻的考验).With __53__for a better tomorrow or a better situation ,things may not be as bad as they seem to be .The unpleasant ordeal may be easier to __54__if the final result is worth having.
If life gets__55__and you are at your breaking point, show resilience.Like the bamboo tree,bend,but don't break!
36.A. seeB. hearC.enjoyD. touch
37.A. downstreamB. smoothlyC. uphillD. peacefully
38.A. fruitsB. branches C. rootsD. leaves
39.A. moveB. bendC.fallD. decline
40.A.goB.turnC. returnD. suffer
41.A. died downB. died offC. died awayD. died out
42.A. honor ofB. reward toC. reference to D. favor of
43.A. recoverB. sufferC. come D. escape
44.A.thoughtsB. mindC. bodyD.emotions
45.A.startingB. breakingC. standingD. tiring
46.A .practiceB. experimentC. victoryD. experience
47.A.possibly B. terribly C. mentally D. probably
48.A. unpleasantB. unreasonable C. exciting D. good
49.A. result B.change C. wonder D. mixture
50.A. events B. moments C. adventures D. changes
51.A. but B. however C. though D. and
52.A. little B.number C. measure D. bit
53.A.idea B.hope C.imagination D.search
54.A.deal withB.look intoC.depend onD.get stuck
55.A.acceptableB.wrongC.toughD.cozy
CADBC ACADB DCADB ACBAC
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Ask Dr ? Jeffers | This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works. |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story/ —Jane Leon, New York, USA Dear Ms. Leon, Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven’t been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects(受试者)were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting(减)the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions(假设)70 percent of the time. It’s not quite mind reading, but it’s certainly a first step. —Dr. J. | |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle (胳肢)him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn’t do it. Why not? —Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, Canada Dear Mr. Lewis, It’s because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you don’t notice how your shoulder feels while you’re walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. It’s that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction. —Dr. J. |
46. What can we learn from the answer to the first question?
A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.
B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.
C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.
D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.
47. People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.
A. unexpected B. expected C. comfortable D. uncomfortable
48. Who has got a little child according to the text?
A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers
49. According to the text, Jeffers is probably _______.
A. a computer programmer B. a test subject
C. a human brain expert D. a medical doctor
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with
respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A.Unfriendly. |
B.Kind. |
C.Elegant. |
D.Untidy. |
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A.he wanted to start a conversation |
B.he thought the old man was poor |
C.he intended to show his politeness |
D.he would like to thank the old man |
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A.Surprised. |
B.Pitiful. |
C.Proud. |
D.Regretful. |
4. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A.We should learn to be generous. |
B.It is honorable to help those in need. |
C.We should avoid judging people by their appearances. |
D.People in high positions are not like what we expect. |