Poetry is an interesting form of writing. It is very free, has few restrictions and can be a great way to express feelings. Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.

To write a poem, first you should begin with an idea or inspiration(灵感). Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly. It may be a specific person, place or thing that causes some sort of strong emotion. It may be more of an abstract idea or release of emotion.

After getting the idea, you can write down everything that comes to mind. Don’t think much and let all feelings pour out. Remember everything can be thrown out later.

Then you can think about its form and begin to organize thoughts. Poetry comes in any forms, from epic (叙事的) poetry that has a story to dramatic poetry intended to be performed. Try them all out. One will come naturally. Maybe different poems fit different forms. When you write a poem, think about both meter (韵律) and rhythm carefully, which are equally important in poetry. Meter is the fixed pattern of the poem, while rhythm refers to the sound when it is spoken. It is also important to use a lot of descriptive words. Create imagery (意向) with words, trying to make them attractive to all the senses. For auditory (听觉的) interest, try repeating of similar sounds in a sentence or phrase. All of this adds life and interest to a poem.

After you finish your work, don’t be afraid to share your work with others. When others point out your weakness, accept and grow from it.

60. What does the underlined word “restriction” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

   A. Change        B. Order        C. Limitation      D. Organization

61. When you begin to write a poem, you should first _____.

   A. begin with some specific persons   B. come up with ideas

   C. describe a famous place           D. organize your thoughts

62. We can infer from the text that_________.

   A. writing poems needs imagination and the ability to use language well            

B. people can get more ideas if they often share their poems with others

C. people should first learn to write epic poetry, then dramatic poetry         

D. people need to write down every feeling they want to release at a time

63. What’s the purpose of the text?

   A. To tell readers how to write a poem.

B. To encourage more people to write poems.

C. To show what quality a good poem should have.   

D. To teach people how to appreciate poems.

   Many people find that regular physical activity gives them an unexpected benefit.They sleep better and wake up feeling more__61  ,in part due to increased

amounts of deep sleep. Deep sleep may play a role in the body restoring(恢)itself__62 ,as opposed to REM(rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep. Researchers have found that physical exercise, especially__63  in the afternoon orearly evening,produces more__64  early in the night.

__65 can also help you get a better night's sleep in a number of indirect ways. The relaxation and tiredness __66 by exercise can improve sleep.

Exercise encourages weight loss and also may __67  depression. Exercising later in the day can also help delay the __68  drop in your body's temperature. The __69   of exercise are especially important for older people, __70  exercise has been shown to increase the amount of sleep senior adults get in a night and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. But be sure you finish exercising at least 4 hours before bedtime—working out later than that could leave you too excited to fall asleep easily.

61.A. conscious      B. peaceful      C. effective      D. refreshed

62.A. physically     B. mentally      C. emotionally    D. regularly

63.A. made           B. done          C. functioned     D. conducted

64.A. night's sleep      B. dreaming sleep   C. deep sleep        D. REM

65.A. Exercise       B. Dreams        C. Researchers    D. Doctors

66.A. recovered      B. strengthened  C. caused         D. reduced

67.A. increase       B. relieve       C. release        D. arouse

68.A. nighttime      B. daytime       C. dinnertime     D. lifetime

69.A. disadvantages  B. benefits      C. ways           D. places

70.A. yet            B. if            C. when           D. Since

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 also be 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.

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.

    A.words have a lasting effect on us  B.inspiring words give us confidence

    C.negative words may let us down 

D.not sticks and stones but words will hurt us 

There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______.

    A.almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

    B.talking to ourselves always gives us courage

    C.we can benefit from talking to ourselves

    D.it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone

The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______.

    A.remind ourselves     B.praise ourselves

    C.make ourselves relaxed   D.give ourselves amusement

.The author would probably hold the view that ___________.

    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

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 impoliteB.you enjoyed the meal prepared by the host
C.your meal was not enoughD.you are friendly with your host
【小题2】In Polynesia, to be polite while eating you should __________.
A.eat quicklyB.sit still
C.turn your back on othersD.say “Excuse me, please”
【小题3】People in an East African town are being polite by __________.
A.waiting for a long time before visitsB.sitting down beside others
C.seeing a friend quicklyD.trying not to see you
【小题4】The best title for this passage is __________.
A.Good MannersB.All manners is the Same Way
C.Different Kinds of MannersD.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
【小题2】 There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______
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
【小题3】 The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______
A.praise ourselvesB.remind ourselves
C.make ourselves relaxedD.give ourselves amusement
【小题4】The author would probably hold the view that ___________
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

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