题目内容
These simple ways can increase your popularity(受欢迎度) and win you more friends, so why not try them?
● FOCUSING ON OTHERS This will reduce any shyness you may have. You’ll be more relaxed and therefore more natural and fun. And you will get more good---people will love the fact that you’re paying attention to them while you don’t have to worry about what people think of you.
● LOOKING PEOPLE IN THE EYE Making eye contact is very important because it shows you’re interested in them. If you let your eyes wander(游移) or keep looking over their shoulder, people will feel slighted, and they’ll like you less they would otherwise.
● ASKING QUESTIONS Doing this gives you two advantages. It shows other people that you are indeed paying attention and that you consider what they are telling you important. Being sure to follow up when you’ve shared a conversation with someone about something important in his/her life, be sure to ask about it later. This shows that you listen and you care.
● MAKING AN EFFORT TO SMILE A smile means acceptance, and that makes people open up to you. Make a conscious(有意识的) effort(努力) one day to smile at the people you stay or work with and watch how well they respond to you.
● BEING RELIABLE People appreciate those who help them, and they quickly begin to hate those who don’t.
68. By fixing your attention on others, you will ______.
A. be more worried and tired B. feel more confident
C. be paid less attention to D. feel less liked
69. When having a conversation with people, you’d better NOT ______.
A. be open up to them B. fix your eyes on them
C. ask questions about them D. avoid looking at them
70. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Showing continuous care for others is appreciated.
B. Smiling at others can often be misunderstood.
C. Looking people in the eye will make them uncomfortable.
D. You don’t have to continue helping others if you don’t want to.
71. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Ways to Make You More Natural B. Trying to Be a Polite Person
C. Making as Many Friends as Possible D. Ways to Make You More Popular
【小题1】B
【小题2】D
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil(不存在), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne(升空的).
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply(遵守)with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in t he unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious(重复的), but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence(气流).
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
【小题1】Whom is the passage meant for?
| A.Pilots. | B.Flight attendants. | C.Passengers. | D.Airlines. |
| A.smaller planes | B.passengers | C.larger aircrafts | D.safety records |
| A.Many people don’t pay enough attention to fastening their seat belt. |
| B.All passengers are glad to accept the crew’s advice. |
| C.The crew are very responsible. |
| D.There is no need to remind people to fasten their seat belt. |
| A.Larger planes have more safety checks and are safer. |
| B.Take-offs are safer on non-stop flights than landings. |
| C.Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different. |
| D.Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence. |
| A.The safest way to travel | B.Air safety tips |
| C.Non-stop routes | D.How to fly a plane |
About 45 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night’s sleep will help you lose or keep your weight more effectively. Try these simple steps to improve your quality of sleep.
Take time to relax
So many of us go-go-go until it’s time for bed, but it’s important to take time to slow down and relax before sleeping. Do relaxing things, such as listening to soothing (抚慰的) music or deep breathing. Avoid stimulating (刺激的) activities such as writing e-mails, talking on the phone and watching TV. Some guidelines (指导方针): no e-mail after 8 p.m. and no TV or phone calls after 9 p.m..
Darker is better
Your body regulates your sleep cycle in response to the presence and absence of light, so dim the lights as evening approaches. Try getting ready for bed by candlelight. When you’re ready to sleep, make sure your room is as dark as possible.
Put your thoughts to bed
We all need time to process our day, but bed is not the place to do it if you want to sleep well. Take 10 to 15 minutes to record your thoughts in a journal. This effective technique will capture what’s in your mind so you don’t lie awake. Tell yourself you’re putting your thoughts to bed so that you can go to bed.
No sugar or alcohol before bed
These may wake you up. If you need a snack before bed, make it protein.
Try to get more sleep
Get an extra hour or two of sleep every night for a week and see how you feel. You’ll notice the difference!
【小题1】The purpose of writing this text is to ________________________.
| A.share some ways to slow down and relax before sleeping |
| B.guide readers to improve their quality of sleep |
| C.tell readers the importance of getting a good night’s sleep |
| D.publish the results of a recent survey on quality of sleep |
| A.we should keep our bedrooms in strong light before going to bed |
| B.writing a diary may excite us and influence our sleep |
| C.we should never get up later on weekends than we do on weekdays |
| D.candlelight is a good choice for our bedrooms when we’re getting ready to sleep |
| A.inform us of the importance of sleeping |
| B.signal to our body it’s time to sleep |
| C.tell us to stop watching TV for making phone calls |
| D.tell us not to do stimulating activities |
A few years ago I was shopping with a friend and his 12-year-old daughter in downtown San Francisco.A street musician,whom my friend happened to know from his own musician day,was playing the saxophone on a street corner.His name was Clifford,and he had attracted a large crowd with his performance.After he finished,my friend introduced him to me and his daughter.Clifford asked her if she played any instrument.When she replied that she was taking trumpet (小号) lessons and played in her junior high school band,he said,“That’s fine,little lady.Learn your instrument well and you can play anything.”Somehow these simple yet wise words struck me as suitable not only for a trumpet player but also for a reader.If you learn to read well,you can read anything you want—not just newspapers and magazines,but more difficult material like philosophy,film criticism,military history—whatever interests you as your confidence grows.You would not be limited in any way.If you have the vocabulary –or at least a good dictionary near at hand—you can pick up a book,concentrate on it, and make sense of the writer’s words.
In the United States,reading instruction often ends at elementary school,so students sometimes have difficulty as they progress through school.They must take their assignments,armed only with their elementary,school reading skills.The result,too often,is frustration (挫折) and loss of confidence.And the assigned reading in your college courses will be even greater than they were in high school.Developing Reading Skills is designed to accomplish several tasks:to show you the skills that will enable you to read with greater comprehension,to help you deal with reading assignment with confidence,and to teach you to become an active reader.
1.The talk between the girl and Clifford serves as an introduction to .
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A.the importance of reading |
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B.the connection between playing instruments and reading |
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C.the necessity of learning to play an instrument |
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D.the variety of reading material |
2.It can be inferred from the story that .
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A.Clifford was good at playing the saxophone |
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B.the writer’s friend was once a street musician |
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C.the 12-year-old girl played the trumpet very poorly |
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D.Clifford was a good music teacher |
3.We can infer from the last paragraph that Developing Reading Skills .
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A.is directed to elementary school students |
B.centers around vocabulary building skills |
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C.aims at helping students read better |
D.offers elementary reading skills |
4.With good reading skills,you can .
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A.understand anything you read without difficulty |
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B.work out the writer’s meaning if only you concentrate on the book |
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C.understand what you read with the help of a good dictionary |
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D.Concentrate on whatever you read |