Some people are never right．They never have good luck．They usually do the wrong thing and say the wrong thing．And even if what they say or do is OK, they as a rule say it or do it at the wrong time．So these people always have problems．They often break dishes．They sometimes miss buses and airplanes．Mr Neff is different．He is always right．He is never wrong．He usually has good luck．He seldom has problems．He never breaks dishes．He never misses buses or airplanes．Even if he does miss them, it is always the fault of the buses or air planes．Mr Neff knows almost everything．He doesn't ask questions; he answers questions．He never says, “I don't know．”
Q：Which of the following best describes the writer's attitude towards Mr Neff?

A.
He finds Mr Neff hard to understand．
B.
He thinks Mr Neff wonderful．
C.
He feels pity for Mr Neff．
D.
He does not like Mr Neff．

Tips on Making a Decision

Decision-making never ends. It is an important part of everyday life, and it is how we choose our path. 1. Sometimes we leave things to luck. Other times we take a more active role. Here are some of the ways we usually make decisions.

◆ Make a list of pros and cons（利与弊）. When you try to make a difficult decision, you can take out a piece of paper, and then list the pros and cons of each choice. 2.

◆ Ask a friend. 3. While I don’t think this is always true, I can see how friends can point out certain things that we may be unaware of. By getting a choice from a third party who knows us well, we can get good ideas that we didn’t take into consideration before.

◆ 4. Some decisions require that we know more about the subject we are deciding on. Making a choice without first doing some research can turn things into a nightmare（噩梦）, so don’t hurry. Take your time to search Google or Wikipedia or find a forum（论坛）to ask a couple of questions. Be careful and check your sources.

◆ Go to an expert. Seldom are we the most knowledgeable person on a particular subject. Our friends can sometimes be no better. 5. Investing（投资）? Talk to a market analyst. Feeling depressed? Go to see a psychologist. Not sure how to write a book? Discuss tips with other authors.

A．Do your research.

B．Leave our choices to chance.

C．We make decisions in all kinds of ways.

D．These can be important questions to ask.

E.This can help provide a bigger picture of what you are working with.

F.In this case it may be better to get advice from an expert in the field.

G.Some studies have shown that others may know us better than ourselves.

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Tips on Making a Decision
Decision-making never ends. It is an important part of everyday life, and it is how we choose our path. 【小题1】 Sometimes we leave things to luck. Other times we take a more active role. Here are some of the ways we usually make decisions.
◆ Make a list of pros and cons（利与弊）. When you try to make a difficult decision, you can take out a piece of paper, and then list the pros and cons of each choice. 【小题2】
◆ Ask a friend. 【小题3】 While I don’t think this is always true, I can see how friends can point out certain things that we may be unaware of. By getting a choice from a third party who knows us well, we can get good ideas that we didn’t take into consideration before.
◆ 【小题4】 Some decisions require that we know more about the subject we are deciding on. Making a choice without first doing some research can turn things into a nightmare（噩梦）, so don’t hurry. Take your time to search Google or Wikipedia or find a forum（论坛）to ask a couple of questions. Be careful and check your sources.
◆ Go to an expert. Seldom are we the most knowledgeable person on a particular subject. Our friends can sometimes be no better. 【小题5】 Investing（投资）? Talk to a market analyst. Feeling depressed? Go to see a psychologist. Not sure how to write a book? Discuss tips with other authors.

A．Do your research.

B．Leave our choices to chance.

C．We make decisions in all kinds of ways.

D．These can be important questions to ask.

E.This can help provide a bigger picture of what you are working with.
F.In this case it may be better to get advice from an expert in the field.
G.Some studies have shown that others may know us better than ourselves.

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阅读理解

　　Chinese politeness have always been formal to follow strict rules, although sometimes Chinese people seem to be impolite according to Western standards in public places．To well understand Chinese, some concepts should not be ignored．

　　Mianzi

　　The idea of shame, usually expressed as 'face' could be loosely defined as the 'status' or 'self-respect' in Chinese and by no means alien to foreigners．It is the worst thing for a Chinese to lose face．Never insult, embarrass, shame, yell at or otherwise demean a person．Since all these actions would risk putting a Chinese in a situation that he might lose face, neither try to prove someone wrong nor shout at him in public．In order to get a successful effect without letting a Chinese lose face, any criticism should be delivered privately, carefully, or else, just opposite to what you wish．

　　Guanxi

　　Throughout much of Chinese history, the fundamental glue that has held society together is the concept of guanxi, relationships between people．It is very important for the Chinese to have good relationships．They often regard good social relations as a symbol of personal ability and influence．Someone who has no connections would be disrespected and is only half-Chinese．

　　Keqi

　　Keqi not only means considerate, polite, and well mannered, but also represents respect and modesty．It is impolite to talk too proudly about oneself or one's inner circle．The expression is most often used in the negative, as in buyao keqi, meaning“you shouldn't be so kind and polite to me,”or“you're welcome．”

　　Besides, Chinese seldom express what they think directly and they prefer a roundabout way．Neither show their emotions and feelings in public．They rarely greet people with a handshake, though it is very popular among foreigners, and say nothing of embracing or kissing when greeting or saying good-bye．Consequently, it is better not to behave too carefree in public, even though you are well-intentioned．Also, it is advisable to be fairly cautious in political discussions．Do not particularly push yourself forward, or else you are unwelcome．

　　To sum up, do in Rome as Rome does, but you need not worry about these cultural barriers since most Chinese are hospitable and friendly and will not mind your no accomplishment．

(1)

In most Chinese's eyes, the fundamental glue holding society together is the idea of ________．
[　　]
A．	relationships between people
B．	influences upon others
C．	dependence on others
D．	kindness to others

(2)

The underlined word“demean”in the first paragraph means make people ________．
[　　]
A．	respectful
B．	happy
C．	shameful
D．	weak

(3)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
[　　]
A．	It is impolite to insult, embarrass, shame or shout at a person．
B．	It is polite that you should bring gifts to others when invited to dinner．
C．	It is necessary to show your character of being considerate, polite, and well mannered．
D．	It is important for the Chinese to have good relationships between people．

(4)

Which of the following proverbs has the same meaning as the underlined sentence“Do in Rome as Rome does．”?
[　　]
A．	Caution is the parent of safety．
B．	Many hands make light work．
C．	There's no smoke without fire．
D．	If you are elsewhere, live as they do there．

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阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列人们在工作和生活中出现的一些身体不适症状：
A. How much sleep you need
Sleep cycles & stages, lack of sleep.
Getting the hours you need to sleep consist of a series of distinct cycles and stages that restore and refresh your body and mind.
Even minimal sleep loss takes a toll on your mood, energy, efficiency and ability to handle stress.
B. Panic attacks and panic disorder
A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Left untreated, panic attacks can lead to panic disorder and other problems. They may even cause you to withdraw from normal activities. But panic is treatable and the sooner you seek helps, the better.
C. How to stop worrying
Continuous doubts and fears are paralyzing, not motivating or productive. Worrying can be, when it spurs you to take action, helpful to solve a problem. You need self-help strategies for anxiety relief.
D. Generalizes anxiety disorder
Everyone gets worried sometimes, but if you have a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your ability to function and relax..
E. What you need to know about anti-anxiety drugs
Under guidance from a health professional, medication can relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety, but it requires non-drug treatments to produce lasting changes and continuing relief from anxiety. Medication doesn’t cure the underlying problem and is usually not a long-term solution. Anxiety medications also come with side effects and safety concerns, including the risk of addiction..
F. Understanding stress
Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.
以下是相关人物介绍，请把人物与其要求对的身体不适症状匹配起来。
46．Jane seldom goes out. Her heart may pound violently and she may stop breathing. She may feel dizzy and sick to her stomach. She may even feel like she’s dying or going crazy. That may even cause her to withdraw from normal activities. With the help of her doctor, she can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of panic and regain control of her life.
47. Thomson is a middle-aged architect. He used to be quick-minded and could come up with good ideas in group meetings. But recently, he finds it difficult to have a good design and he has much more hesitation before taking action, which worried him a lot. After lots of thinking, Thomson decides to try solving his problem himself first.
48. James is a 100% workaholic. As the boss of a small firm competing with other big companies, James feels that he’d better work 24/7 or he may never succeed, or even worse, fail. So he and his employers often work overtime. But lately, James finds himself not as efficient as before and even dozes off during the day. He is always tired and sleepy. Worse still, he is under a lot of stress.
49．Linda is a single working mum who is showing symptoms of anxiety. She is talking to her doctor and she is weighing the benefits of taking drugs against its drawbacks. Her doctor insists that other therapies and lifestyle changes may help her. So she must make a careful decision whether to take drugs or change her lifestyle.
50. Sandy is a journalist of a fashion magazine, who has to spend a lot of time looking for interesting news and stories every day. She has to present high-quality articles before deadlines and her boss, the chief editor, is quite demanding and harsh on her. She used to think that stress urged her to work more productively but now it seems more than she can take.

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