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 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 clerk 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 true？ 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.

72.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

73.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.

74.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

75.The author would probably hold the view that　　　　.

A.encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

B.negative words may motivate us to make more progress

C.people tend to remember friendly words

D.it is better to think twice before talking to others

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 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 clerk 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 effects. 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 true? 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.

1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that _________.

2.There is no need for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _________.

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

4.The author would probably hold the view that _________.

5.In which column of the newspaper can you most likely read this passage?

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[1]Everybody is familiar with Christmas music； its played everywhere. Whether it's the music from a grocery store or random(随机的）songs on the radio， holiday music remains to flood in the air from the day after Thanksgiving to the beginning of December. Christmas music gets extremely over- played through the Holiday season. “'I think the common seasonal Christmas music is annoying because it keeps being played over and over.”said junior Devin McFarland.
[2]The Christmas music still played today is what she heard in her childhood. Some famous Christmas songs have never been changed. The original music is played so much that in some cases people dream about or even sing Christmas music__________. She wishes that there was a wider variety of songs. She likes the newer Christmas songs that bands either re- make or write themselves. "They have a fresher sound to Christmas songs, and they add their own characteristics to them so that they are more like their own songs. ” McFarland explained.
[3]Christmas is known as a happy and homecoming festival, so the holiday season is meant to be spent happily with your family. It is recognized that the music media wants to get the point across and add to the festival atmosphere. But isn't the music being pushed to the public too much?
[4]Most grocery stores play the music non-stop ，Christmas song after Christmas song， disgusting the customers who don't like that kind of music. You can walk through stores and attempt turning off the music, but sometimes it's impossible to do so. On the other hand, almost everyone has witnessed random persons walking along happily and either singing or whistling to the tune of the song that's played throughout the store.
【小题1】What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)
【小题2】Why is the common seasonal Christmas music annoying? (no more than 8 words)
【小题3】What does the music media hope to tell the public?
【小题4】Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(no more than 3 words)
【小题5】What does the word “them” (Line 6 Paragraph 2) probably refer to? (no more than 4 words)

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[1]Everybody is familiar with Christmas music； its played everywhere. Whether it's the music from a grocery store or random(随机的）songs on the radio， holiday music remains to flood in the air from the day after Thanksgiving to the beginning of December. Christmas music gets extremely over- played through the Holiday season. “'I think the common seasonal Christmas music is annoying because it keeps being played over and over.”said junior Devin McFarland.

[2]The Christmas music still played today is what she heard in her childhood. Some famous Christmas songs have never been changed. The original music is played so much that in some cases people dream about or even sing Christmas music__________. She wishes that there was a wider variety of songs. She likes the newer Christmas songs that bands either re- make or write themselves. "They have a fresher sound to Christmas songs, and they add their own characteristics to them so that they are more like their own songs. ” McFarland explained.

[3]Christmas is known as a happy and homecoming festival, so the holiday season is meant to be spent happily with your family. It is recognized that the music media wants to get the point across and add to the festival atmosphere. But isn't the music being pushed to the public too much?

[4]Most grocery stores play the music non-stop ，Christmas song after Christmas song， disgusting the customers who don't like that kind of music. You can walk through stores and attempt turning off the music, but sometimes it's impossible to do so. On the other hand, almost everyone has witnessed random persons walking along happily and either singing or whistling to the tune of the song that's played throughout the store.

1.What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

2.Why is the common seasonal Christmas music annoying? (no more than 8 words)

3.What does the music media hope to tell the public?

4.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(no more than 3 words)

5.What does the word “them” (Line 6 Paragraph 2) probably refer to? (no more than 4 words)

阅读下面短文, 请根据短文后的要求进行答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）

[1]Everybody is familiar with Christmas music； its played everywhere. Whether it's the music from a grocery store or random(随机的）songs on the radio， holiday music remains to flood in the air from the day after Thanksgiving to the beginning of December. Christmas music gets extremely over- played through the Holiday season. “'I think the common seasonal Christmas music is annoying because it keeps being played over and over.”said junior Devin McFarland.

[2]The Christmas music still played today is what she heard in her childhood. Some famous Christmas songs have never been changed. The original music is played so much that in some cases people dream about or even sing Christmas music__________. She wishes that there was a wider variety of songs. She likes the newer Christmas songs that bands either re- make or write themselves. "They have a fresher sound to Christmas songs, and they add their own characteristics to them so that they are more like their own songs. ” McFarland explained.

[3]Christmas is known as a happy and homecoming festival, so the holiday season is meant to be spent happily with your family. It is recognized that the music media wants to get the point across and add to the festival atmosphere. But isn't the music being pushed to the public too much?

[4]Most grocery stores play the music non-stop ，Christmas song after Christmas song， disgusting the customers who don't like that kind of music. You can walk through stores and attempt turning off the music, but sometimes it's impossible to do so. On the other hand, almost everyone has witnessed random persons walking along happily and either singing or whistling to the tune of the song that's played throughout the store.

76. What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

77. Why is the common seasonal Christmas music annoying? (no more than 8 words)

78. What does the music media hope to tell the public?

79. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(no more than 3 words)

80. What does the word “them” (Line 6 Paragraph 2) probably refer to? (no more than 4 words)