Recently, a study was carried out to determine who was the greatest American president．Sixty-five presidential historians took part in it, and they judged the past forty-two American leaders based on ten leadership qualities, including public persuasiveness(信服), crisis leadership, management of the economy, moral leadership, and conduct of international relations．The historians also looked at administrative ability (管理能力), relations with Congress, ability to set goals, and the pursuit of equal justice for all．Finally, the experts took into consideration the historical period in which the president lived．
The historians chose Abraham Lincoln as American’s greatest president．He had also been named best president in a similar study in 2000．Abraham Lincoln was the president who led the nation through the Civil War in the 1860s, and was able to unite it in the end．He also took the first steps to abolish slavery in America．
Edna Medford, a professor of history at Howard University in Washington, D.C., was an adviser on this study and the earlier one．She says Abraham Lincoln is seen to represent the values the nation most honors, such as truthfulness, moderation, and respect for human rights．
The historians put American’s first president, George Washington, second on the list, while Franklin D．Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Harry Truman follow in that order．John   F．Kennedy, the country’s first Roman Catholic president, is sixth on the list．Like Lincoln, Kennedy was murdered while in office．
Among recent presidents, Ronald Reagan was named the tenth best and Bill Clinton rated fifteenth, while the historians put former president George W．Bush at number thirty-six．His father, George H.W．Bush, did much better, being placed at number eighteen．
【小题1】We learn from the text that ___________．

What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often for gotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life.  1.   By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

Contribute to the household

At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up.  2.  All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you’re old enough and capable, why shouldn’t you contribute to the household?   3.    

Be responsible

      4.  Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teet h or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

3.  Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems.  5.   When you become a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the community.

A.The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

B.It will make your life more pleasant.

C.Everyone has certain responsibilities.

D.When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.

E.This includes. But is not limited to , your dishes and your room.

F.By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.

G.Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

RESUME(履历)

DOUGLAS V. FERNETTI

Address: 636 Rugar Street  Joliet, Illinois  60451

Date of Birth: June 5, 1960

Height: 6'                  Weight: 195 lbs.     Health: Excellent

Phone: 309 876 –0012      Married: Helen       Son: Jim (2)

EXPERIENCE

1978 to 1983:  Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.

 Began as an learner and became accomplished journey-man pattern maker.

1983 to Present: Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.

 Promoted to Forman, Pattern Division. Responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel, maintaining work schedules and making assignments, maintaining stock inventories, and supervising two learners.

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

 From 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high school education. Received H.S. Diploma from the State University of Illinois in 1983. Since 1983 have attended evening classes at Joliet Community College. Have completed eighteen semester hours credit with nine hours in personnel management. Other activities include regular church attendance, member of ELKS, and help with Little League.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

  Although I have been very happy at Joliet Bridge and have had excellent opportunity, it is necessary that I move my family due to my son's allergies (过敏症). In this respect, desire a position in the Southwest United States. Am willing to consider a position as a pattern maker, tool and die maker, or as a supervisor. My major attributes are my reliability and loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.

REFERENCES

 References are available upon request.

1.What does Douglas do at present in Joliet Bridge Company?

A. Pattern maker                                   B. Leader of Pattern Division

C. Member of ELKS                             D. Learner

2.What was Douglas doing in 1982?

A. Working in Joliet Bridge Company

B. Studying at Joliet Community College

C. Helping with Little League

D. A, B and C

3.Why does Douglas want to leave Joliet Bridge Company?

A. Because he is not satisfied with his present job.

B. Because he has not been successful in the company.

C. Because he does not get along well with his colleagues.

D. Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois.

4.If you want to know the age of Douglas' son, what can you do?

A. Write to 636 Rugar Street.                      B. Telephone 309 876-0012.

C. Ask his wife Helen.                          D. Find it in the resume.

Ted Turner, achieved high goals and great success by the time he was 43. Best known for his CNN, Ted Turner launched a second nationwide all-news network, Headline News, purchased the Atlanta Braves baseball team, and became the world's best yachtsman at the America's Cup in 1977. In 1982 Ted Turner was named by Forbes one of the 400 richest people in the US. He was named Time magazine's "Man of the Year" in 1992. How did Ted Turner accomplish all of this at such a young age?

      Ted Turner's father, Ed, was a self-made millionaire who demanded that his only son try to achieve similar success. He instilled in the boy a strong belief that hard work was good. Besides reading a new book every two days, Ted Turner was also charged rent at home during summer vacations from boarding school. Ed Turner was a strong influence in his son's life.

      As a child, Ted Turner lived a very lonely life, often separated from his family. He was enrolled in a military academy in the fifth grade and eventually went to Brown University. He attended college off and on, became involved in sailboat racing, and became a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. In his early twenties, Ted Turner became general manager of one of his father's branch offices in Georgia.

      Two years later after his father’s suicide, Ted Turner took over the company. He soon discovered that he was more skilled than his father in managing the business. During the next twenty years, Ted Turner worked hard to accumulate enough power and money to fulfill his father's dream.

      Reflecting on his father's death, however, Ted Turner realized that it was dangerous to put too much emphasis on material possessions. He decided to use his hard-earned influence to serve the public. Concerned about the environment, Ted Turner established the Better World Society in 1985. The purpose of this organization was to produce documentaries to educate people about pollution, hunger, and the danger of building weapons of mass destruction. In 1986 Turner began sponsoring the Goodwill Games to promote world peace. The Turner Tomorrow Awards were created to encourage writers and thinkers to focus their attention on solving world problems. The Turner Family Foundation was established in 1992.

1. What is CNN according to the passage?

   A. It’s a broadcast-news company.    B. It’s a basketball team agency.

   C. It’s a charity organization.      D. It’s a publishing house.

2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

   A. The creation of CNN encouraged broadcasters to be more successful.

   B. Towering goals and hard work led to fame and prosperity.

   C. Ted Turner was expert at sailboat racing and playing basketball.

   D. Ted Turner became very successful at an early age.

3. As a student in a military academy, Turner ______.

   A. wasn’t as lonely as he looked because his many friends at school.

        B. missed his family very much despite having friends at school.

        C. served as a member of the US Coast Guard for a while.

        D. showed little interest in studying but other affairs. 

4. The author seems to believe that Ted Turner is ______.

   A. slow moving                       B. incompetent   C. goal-oriented    D. modest

5. Which of the following best describes an important change in Ted Turner’s life?

   A. He became more determined and was feared by this workmates.

   B. He developed respect and admiration for his employees.

   C. H e revised his view of the world and his responsibility in it.

   D. He demanded the same level of success as he father.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

?????????????????????????? How to Show Respect to Your Coworkers

????? If you want to reduce the stress in your work environment .one of the best things you can do is to show respect to your coworkers. Showing respect will earn you respect. 1.Respect

???? Use your manners. greet coworker as you enter and exit work for the day. Always use "please" . "Thank you" and? "pardon me" . If you do .all of your requests will be seen as just

That and not orders. 2.It means everything from covering your mouth when your mouth when you sneeze or yarn to holding the door or elevator? open ,when you see coworker coming.

Make pleasant small talks ,but don't? go too far with this concept. You do not have to? taik for hours or know everything about your coworker. Generally ,people enjoy and feel more?? comfortable in working environments where they know each other

Lend a helping hand. This doesn't mean? that you have to be a martyr(受苦者),hut? don't always take the "that's not my job" attitude either. H you are having a particularly light day .or you see one of your coworkers drowning in work ,offer to help.? 3.It'll probably make you feel good too。

??? Apologize if you are wrong and be humble. No one likes a show-off . You can talk about??? the good characteristics ,traits and relationships in your life without making people feel like you??? think you are better than they are? 4.Coworkers will take notice.

??? 5.being positive not only lifts your spirits but also lifts the spirits of ,those around you. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negative always complaining It's just not professional??

A. Manner can be actions as well

B. Speak encouraging word to other.

C. Actually some coworkers don't neecl out respect

D. Your coworker? will appreciate your generous efforts

E. Avoid standing, sitting or talking too close? to someone

F. It also allows you to get to know and befriend your coworkers

G. No one is perfect ,but? what makes up your character is how you handle your mistakes