题目内容
— ______ you finish your essay in time?
— I am afraid ______.
A. Can; can’t B. May; not C. Must; needn’t D. Can; not
D
Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia, some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud burp after you finish eating. Burping would show that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a big burp, you are told to say “Excuse me, please”.
In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show their good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat.
What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.
【小题1】 In Mongolia, burping is a way of showing that __________.
A.you are impolite | B.you enjoyed the meal prepared by the host |
C.your meal was not enough | D.you are friendly with your host |
A.eat quickly | B.sit still |
C.turn your back on others | D.say “Excuse me, please” |
A.waiting for a long time before visits | B.sitting down beside others |
C.seeing a friend quickly | D.trying not to see you |
A.Good Manners | B.All manners is the Same Way |
C.Different Kinds of Manners | D.Do Have Manners |
A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone’s else or ourselves --- the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should alsobe quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clear will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊)and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
【小题1】The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A.not sticks and stones but words will hurt us |
B.inspiring words give us confidence |
C.negative words may let us down |
D.words have a lasting effect on us |
A.almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves |
B.we can benefit from talking to ourselves |
C.talking to ourselves always gives us courage |
D.it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone |
A.praise ourselves | B.remind ourselves |
C.make ourselves relaxed | D.give ourselves amusement |
A.encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers |
B.negative words may stimulate us to make more progress |
C.people tend to remember friendly words |
D.it is better to think twice before talking to others |