MRS Flowers was one of the few gentlewomen I have ever known. One summer afternoon, she stopped at our store to buy food. Mom said: “Sister Flowers, I’ll send Bailey up to your house with these things.”
    “Thank you, Mrs Henderson. I’d prefer Marguerite, though.” My name sounded so beautiful when she said it. “I've been meaning to talk to her, anyway.”
     There was a path beside the rocky road, and Mrs Flowers walked ahead of me.Without turning her head, she spoke to me: “I hear you’re working very well in school, Marguerite, but only in written assignments. The teachers report that they have trouble getting you to talk in class.” “Language is mankind’s way of communicating with our fellow men, and it is language alone, which separates us from the lower animals.” That was a totally new idea to me, and I would need time to think about it.
    “Your grandmother says you read a lot ---every chance you get. That’s good, but not good enough. Words mean more than what is set down on paper...”

    She said she was going to give me some books and that I must not only read them, but read them aloud. She suggested that I should make a sentence sound in as many different ways as possible.
    She brought a thick, small book from the bookcase. It was A Tale of Two Cities. She opened the book, started reading and I heard poetry for the first time in my life. “It was the best of times and the worst of time...” Her voice curved through and around the words. She was almost singing.

   61. Mrs Flowers preferred the author to send what she bought home mainly because __________.

      A. she knew the author better than Bailey
      B. she wanted to have a chat with the author
      C. she wanted to invite the author over for some snacks
      D. she wanted to help the author with her written tasks
   62. According to the article, the author ______.
      A. didn’t work hard in school
      B. was not active enough in class
      C. liked to talk with her classmates in class
      D. got along well with her teachers and classmates
   63. On the way back home, Mrs Flowers ______.
      A. tried to persuade the author to talk with her
      B. recommended some popular books to the author
      C. encouraged the author to interact more with others
      D. convinced the author of the importance of reading
   64. We can infer from the article that Mrs Flowers ______.
      A. is a kind-hearted and humorous teacher
      B. attaches more importance to written English than oral English
      C. believes reading literary works aloud helps people better understand them
      D. thinks reading classic literary works helps people communicate better

阅读理解

　　For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that getting along with ourselves and with other people is something that we could work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people would like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything our own way or demanding the best share of everything, including the attention of our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bed ones in other people; it is surprising how successful this treasure hunt will be.

　　You don't have to be spineless(懦弱) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights. But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your own group, to older people, to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.

　　You cannot expect to be perfect, and so you must learn rat to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unless she refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged when they recognize in themselves qualities that they do not like— selfishness, laziness and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.

　　At the same time, it is important to remember that, while you are probably no worse than others, chances are you are rat much better, either. The surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.

　　When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you don't like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing something to make the person dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right, then you will simply have to learn to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you can't change.

1．One of the two ways the author suggested for us to get along well with others is ________.

[　　]

A．to draw the attention of our friends

B．to pay more attention to other people's good points

C．to look for treasure in order to be successful

D．to demand the best share of everything

2．According to the passage, if one wants to be popular one needs to ________.

[　　]

A．be polite and friendly

B．give up some rights

C．avoid arguing with other people

D．be ready to change his or her character

3．The passage shows that there is no perfect person but someone should be blamed if he ________________.

[　　]

A．makes a big mistake

B．is very unhappy about his unpleasant character

C．is selfish and lazy

D．does not draw a lesson from his own fault

4．The passage implies(暗示) that in order to be a happy person, one should consider oneself ________.

[　　]

A．no better than others

B．as having better chances than others

C．as having something better than others

D．not the same as others

5．The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to ________.

[　　]

A．train you to be perfect

B．teach you how to be popular among your friends

C．tell you how to act when you dislike a person

D．show you the way to be happy

For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that getting along with ourselves and with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything our own way or demanding the best share of everything, including the attention of our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad ones in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.

You don’t have to be spineless (懦弱) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights.  But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your own group, to older people, to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.

You cannot expect to be perfect, and so you must learn not to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to blame unless he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged when they recognize in themselves qualities that they do not like----selfishness, laziness and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.

At the same time, it is important to remember that, while you are probably no worse than others, chances are that you are not much better, either. The surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.

When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you don’t like a teacher or a classmate .Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing something to make that person dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right if you just keep trying to be pleasant and polite. If things do not turn out all right, then you will simply have to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you can’t change.

43．One of the two ways the author suggested for us to get along well with others is ________.

A.      to draw the attention of our friends

B.      to demand the best share of everything

C.      to look for treasure in order to be successful

D.     to pay more attention to other people’s strong points

44．The passage shows that there is no perfect person but someone should be blamed if he________.

A.      makes a big mistake

B.      is selfish and lazy

C.      does not draw a lesson from his own fault

D.     is very unhappy about his unpleasant quality

45．The passage implies that in order to be a happy person, one should consider oneself ____     .

A.    no better than others

B.     not the same as others

C.    as having something better than others

D.    as having better chances than others

46．The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to _____   .

A．train you to be perfect

B．show you the way to be happy

C．tell you how to act when you dislike a person

D．teach you how to be popular among your friends

For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that getting along with ourselves and with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything our own way or demanding the best share of everything, including the attention of our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad ones in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.

You don’t have to be spineless (懦弱) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights.  But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your own group, to older people, to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.

You cannot expect to be perfect, and so you must learn not to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged when they recognize in themselves qualities that they do not like----selfishness, laziness and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.

At the same time, it is important to remember that, while you are probably no worse than others, chances are that you are not much better, either. The surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.

When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you don’t like a teacher or a classmate .Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing something to make that person dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right if you just keep trying to be pleasant and polite. If things do not turn out all right, then you will simply have to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you can’t change.

53. One of the two ways the author suggested for us to get along well with others is ____.

A.      to draw the attention of our friends

B.      to demand the best share of everything

C.      to look for treasure in order to be successful

D.     to pay more attention to other people’s strong points

54. The passage shows that there is no perfect person but someone should be blamed if he ____.

A.      makes a big mistake

B.      is selfish and lazy

C.      does not draw a lesson from his own fault

D.     is very unhappy about his unpleasant quality

55. The passage implies that in order to be a happy person, one should consider oneself ____.

A.      no better than others

B.      not the same as others

C.      as having something better than others

D.     as having better chances than others

56. The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to _____.

A.      train you to be perfect

B.      show you the way to be happy

C.      tell you how to act when you dislike a person

D.     teach you how to be popular among your friends

For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that getting along with ourselves and with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything our own way or demanding the best share of everything, including the attention of our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad ones in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.
     You don't have to be spineless (懦弱) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights.  But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your own group, to older people, to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.
     You cannot expect to be perfect, and so you must learn not to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged when they recognize in themselves qualities that they do not like-selfishness, laziness and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.
     At the same time, it is important to remember that, while you are probably no worse than others, chances are that you are not much better, either. The surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you don't like a teacher or a classmate .Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing something to make that person dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right if you just keep trying to be pleasant and polite. If things do not turn out all right, then you will simply have to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you can't change.

50. One of the two ways the author suggested for us to get along well with others is        

A. to draw the attention of our friends
B. to pay more attention to other people's strong points

C. to look for treasure in order to be successful

D. to demand the best share of everything
51. The passage shows that there is no perfect person but someone should be blamed if he ____.

A. makes a big mistake
B. is selfish and lazy
C. is very unhappy about his unpleasant quality

D. does not draw a lesson from his own fault

52. The passage implies that in order to be a happy person, one should consider oneself ___

A. no better than others
B. as having something better than others

C. not the same as others
D. as having better chances than others

53. The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to _____.

A. train you to be perfect
B. show you the way to be happy
C. teach you how to be popular among your friends

D. tell you how to act when you dislike a person