【题目】Blind imitation is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their own unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.

In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.

In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地)hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.

In the field of entertainment, our culture praises and admires celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.

Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.

Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors’ tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”

1Imitation proves useful when you _______.

A. know you are unique B. lose the balance of life

C. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice

2To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _______.

A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right role models

C. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars

3According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are _______.

A. desperate to influence others with their knowledge

B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality

C. eager to discover what their ancestors did

D. willing to accept others’ ideas

4What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A. To highlight the importance of creativity.

B. To criticize the characters of role models.

C. To compare imitation with creation.

D. To explain the meaning of success.

【题目】完形填空
An village had a1tradition. At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority(the state of legally being an adult) was given land and money to build a home. The boy had to 2 his home before winter. If this home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not 3him in any way.
On 4 Paul and Marc reached their majority. They 5 theri land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes. In each village, they found the nicest 6and talked to the owners. Each owner gladly offered 7 .
After Marc saw several homes, he 8the best ideas and went back to his own land. Paul, 9, continued collecting more ideas. Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to 10 some of them. And he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.
Marc began building his home. He had several 11 starts, but his home gradually rose from his land. By fall, Marc had finished his home. It wasn't perfect, but it was strong and he could 12 it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and 13 with home owners. The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time.14back to his land. He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was 15. The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to16 . The villagers mourned for him.Marc 17 the winter. Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better. He became a leader in the village,18a family, and lived a happy and content life.
We all build and improve our own mental homes. It's 19 and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners ,but we only improve our own mental home if we actually 20 the best ideas.
(1)A.strange B.hopeful C.literary D.voluntary
(2)A.find B.make C.complete D.buy
(3)A.help B.encourage C.scold D.persuade
(4)A.winter B.summer C.autumn D.spring
(5)A.exchanged B.received C.recognized D.advised
(6)A.girls B.jobs C.houses D.presents
(7)A.rooms B.drinks C.attention D.advice
(8)A.expected B.gathered C.created D.understood
(9)A.similarly B.finally C.however D.furthermore
(10)A.forget B.believe C.replace D.change
(11)A.fine B.amazing C.false D.rapid
(12)A.repair B.rebuild C.sell D.improve
(13)A.conversations B.achievements C.struggles D.arguments
(14)A.drove B.rushed C.flew D.moved
(15)A.weak B.funny C.small D.excellent
(16)A.blindness B.death C.sadness D.illness
(17)A.experienced B.loved C.survived D.spent
(18)A.brought B.earned C.contacted D.raised
(19)A.slow B.easy C.dangerous D.special
(20)A.welcome B.get C.collect D.apply

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to Find the Happiness in Front of You
We struggle with war, poverty, global warming. Famous people have wonderful lives, but you don't, and the "if only's" threaten to win the day: "My life would be sweet if only I were richer, had a better job..."
And it doesn't care how much money you have or what the circumstances of your life are. Look through the suggestions on how to look on the bright side and find the happiness in front of you.

If I'm feeling low, one of the best ways I know to cheer up is to make a love list. It's simple, just a list of every single person I love. Then I can put it in a pocket to take with me on a tough day, or just keep it in mind as I get on with my life.
Find Lost Friends
I recently took some time to seek out people that I've lost touch with over the years.. Within 24 hours I had baby pictures and recent histories. But the interesting thing was that all the people I got in touch with had been thinking about contacting me a couple of days before getting my email.
Think Positively
I'm not saying your problems are over, but simply looking at the world through rose-colored glasses means that half your problems will look like exciting challenges, and the other half you'll probably realize aren't problems at all, just facts of life.
A. Create a love list
B. But happiness is all around you.
C. Wish upon a star
D. I wonder whether they still remember me.
E. We hear of people getting sick or dying.
F. If you can get optimistic and stay that way, you're sure to succeed.
G. It took only a little time to shoot a few quick emails around the country.

【题目】根据短文理解,选择正确答案。
Rafting the GRAND CANYON Welcomes You!
For an exciting,fun and challenging white water tours,Rafting the GRAND CANYON is here to help you plan the right tour for you. Whether you want to travel for two days or ten,hike in or not,go on an oar raft or motorized trip,we will help you find the trip that meets your needs.
For those who will be vacationing on the offseason a trip on the Native American Red River rafting is available year around or a one day trip is available on the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Pierce Ferry (about three hours from Las Vegas).
Most of the trips depart from Lees Ferry,Arizona (approximately 21/2 hours from the south rim of the Grand Canyon).We offer partial trips which allow you to get on or off at Phantom Ranch located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Requiring a hike in or out,with proper planning the horse ride up or down is also an option. Most trips occur between April and October.
Since all rafting on the Colorado requires a permit,planning and reserving your trip requires reservations well in advance. Please let us know when you would like to go and we will contact all the river concessionaires (特许权获得者)to help you find the best trip for you.
For planning your trip,questions,concerns or to make your reservations,please email or call the toll free number below. Since these trips are limited we highly recommend you make your reservations months in advance.
To talk to a live person call us toll free:18002226966 or 7026556060
If you have any questions regarding a trip,please CLICK_HERE to fill out our form. This will speed up the process of getting you accurate information regarding your trip.
If you would like to send us an email other than about an upcoming trip you can contact us at info@raftingthegrandcanyon.com.
We look forward to helping you plan your trip! (Please NO Travel Agents)
(1)If you don't want to take an all distance trip,you can start at ______.
A.Diamond Creek
B.Lees Ferry
C.Phantom Ranch
D.Pierce Ferry
(2)On the trip on the Grand Canyon,you are not recommended to enjoy ______.
A.oar raft rowing
B.traveling on foot
C.animal riding
D.swimming entertainment
(3)People usually have a trip to the Grand Canyon in the months except_______.
A.June.
B.February.
C.October.
D.September.
(4)Rafting the Grand Canyon doesn't suggest the reader contact them in the way of ______.
A.calling at it in person
B.filling a form
C.sending an email
D.making a call

【题目】Most trips will involve some walking, even if the main activity is cycling or horse riding.1 However, if you are going to walk 16-19 km or more a day with a pack on your back, daily for several days, your feet and body will suffer if you have not prepared yourself beforehand.

1. Preparation

2 Start with gentle walks of 3-5 km a day on easy-going areas. Build this up to 16-19 km, walking on local footpaths once or twice a week, wearing your boots and carrying your pack.

Think about your overall physical fitness if you are overweight, or if you have been ill or are recovering from an injury. You need to be sure that this won't cause health problems or severe discomfort.

2. Care of your feet

Never underestimate the importance of comfortable feet on a walking trip; uncomfortable or sore feet can make your trip truly miserable, so it is worth taking care of them properly.

3 Keeping your feet clean will make you more comfortable and washing them every day is advisable. Dry feet well after washing.

3. Deciding on footwear

4 Badly fitting boots can cause discomfort and blisters(水泡),and this will be enough to ruin your day. Boots should give good ankle support, and this is especially important for mountain walking. 5 For extreme conditions, such as snow and ice, jungle or desert, you will need specially designed boots.

A. A short hike is within most people's capabilities.

B. The most important criterion(标准)with walking boots is that they fit you properly.

C. Take a short walk daily for several days, and your feet and body will improve a lot.

D. Remember that the same boots will not necessarily be suitable for every trip.

E. During the expedition, keep your toenails cut short, so that your boots don't press on them.

F. If you are not an experienced walker, get in some training walks as part of your preparation.

G. To prepare for your walking trip, you have to wash your feet every day for several days.

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