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’s 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 backThe 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 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.

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.

       A.not sticks and stones but words will hurt us

       B.inspiring words give us confidence

       C.negative words may let us down

       D.words have a lasting effect on us

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.we can benefit from talking to ourselves

       C.talking to ourselves always gives us courage

       D.it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone

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

       A.praise ourselves              B.remind ourselves

       C.make ourselves relaxed    D.give ourselves amusement

The author would probably hold the view that ___________

       A.encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

       B.negative words may encourage us to make more progress

       C.people tend to remember friendly words

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

Since my family were not going to be helpful, I decided I would look for one all by myself and not tell them about it till I’d got one.

I had seen an agency (中介机构) advertised in a local newspaper.I rushed out of the __41_ in search of it.I was wildly excited, and as _42_ as if I were going on the stage.Finding the ___43__ quite easily, I ran breathlessly through a door which said “Enter without knocking, if you please.”

The simple atmosphere of the office __44__ me.The woman looked carefully at me __45_ through her glasses, and then 46  me in a low voice.I answered softly.All of a sudden I started to feel rather  47   She wondered why I was looking for this sort of  48   I felt even more helpless when she told me that it would be  49  to get a job without  50   I wondered whether I ought to leave,   51 the telephone on her desk rang.I heard her say:

52  , I’ve got someone in the 53   at this very moment who might 54  .” She wrote down a 55   and held it out to me, saying: “Ring up this lady.She wants a 56  immediately.In fact, you would have to start tomorrow by cooking a dinner for ten people.”

“Oh yes,” said I ----  57  having cooked for more than four in my life.I  58  her again and again, and rushed out to the  59  telephone box.I collected my thoughts, took a deep breath, and rang the number.I said confidently that I was just what she was looking for.

I spent the next few hours 60  cook books.

A.bed                  B house                          C.agency                   D.office

A.proud                 B.please                    C.nervous                  D.worried

A.family                B.door                      C.place                     D.stage

A.calmed            B.excited                   C.frightened              D.disturbed

A.as usual              B.for a while             C.in a minute             D.once again

A.advised               B.examined               C.informed               D.questioned

A.encouraged         B.dissatisfied             C.hopeless                 D.pleased

A.place                  B.job                        C.advice                    D.help

A.difficult                  B.helpless                  C.possible                 D.unusual

A.ability              B.experience              C.knowledge             D.study

A.after                  B.since                      C.until                       D.when

A.Above all           B.As a matter of fact   

             C.As a result           D.In spite of that

A.family               B.house                     C.office                     D.restaurant

A.hire                   B.accept                    C.suit                         D.offer

A.letter                 B.name                     C.note                    D.number

A.cook                     B.help                       C.teacher             D.secretary

A.almost               B.never                     C.nearly                  D.really

A.answered           B.promised                C.thanked                  D.told

A.outside              B.local                      C.closest              D.nearest

A.borrowing         B.buying                   C.reading                D.writing

假设你叫李华,做了几天上海世博会(Shanghai World Exposition)的志愿者volunteer,请你用英语给美国的笔友Tom写一封信,谈谈你当志愿者的心得体会,并鼓励其也做一名志愿者。要点如下:

工作:辛苦而又快乐

努力:练习口语更好服务

感受:自豪、珍惜

收获:合作(cooperation)和责任

注意:字数在100字左右,信件的开头和结尾都已给出,不计入总词数;可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

How is everything going on?                                                   

                                                

                                               

                                               

                              Yours

Li hua

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