It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.
Most do not fully see this truth. __【小题1】    It seems to them that their difficulties represent (stand for) a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
__【小题2】    Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.__【小题3】  
__【小题4】    When we desire(希望) to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we ncourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. __【小题5】   As Benjamin Franklin said, "Those things that hurt, instruct" (应该从痛苦艰辛中学习和获得指示。). It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems. (words: 171)

A.Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure.
B.Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn(谴责) us for failing.
C.It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.
D.Yet, it is in this whole process(过程) of solving problems that life has its meaning.
E. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.
F. We don’t know how to make money and participate(join) in problem solving collaboration (合作、协作) groups.
G. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.

We parents have sky­high hopes for our children. ___1.____. What can we do to help our kids grow up to lead happy lives? According to the experts, we can do many things to help our kids. 

___2.____ In order to succeed,children need to feel they're good at something. So expose your children to as many interests as possible, and then let them choose those they like best.    Applauded their achievements. A study found that students whose parents paid attention to their abilities were far more likely to do well in school and in life—than students whose parents didn't show such support. ____3.___

____4.____. Making his/her own decisions increases a child's sense of control and builds his/her self­esteem (自尊心). And allowing kids to make wrong decisions—so long as doing so won't harm them—helps kids learn from their mistakes.

Encouraging them to solve their own problems. As they grow, children need practice in communicating,standing up for themselves and compromising(妥协). One of the best places to learn these skills is at home. ____5.____.

A.Help them to find their talents.

B.Let them make decisions and mistakes.

C.Don’t criticize the kids in front of the public.

D.We expect them to be confident and content.

E. The children will lead a happier life if given more freedom.

F. So celebrate your kids’ achievements, no matter how small they are.

G. So the next time your child runs to you complaining that her brother is blaming her,step back and let them work it out.

 

“Why should I care about the environment?” some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, the earth will stay clean and suitable for living, for ourselves and for our children.

What is “being eco-conscious”?

Being eco-conscious means being aware of your actions, and what you do to the environment. For example, you might think, “Using hairspray is great for fixing my hair.” However, if you are eco-conscious, you would ask, “Does this hairspray have CFCs in it? Could I be destroying the earth by using hairspray?”

How can I be eco-conscious?

You can find many simple ways to help the environment in your everyday life.

When you go shopping, bring a bag or a basket with you. Please try not to use plastic bags as much as you can.

You can go to work by bike or on foot if it is not far from your home.

You can put your rubbish into different bags, which makes it convenient for recycling.

You can eat less chewing gum.

You can use your own chopsticks instead of the disposable ones in your company or in restaurants.

You can put batteries in a special box instead of in garbage bins.

You can use the water which has been used for washing vegetables or fruits to clean the floor and the toilet or to water your garden.

You can turn off the decorative lights in your room when watching TV.

You can turn down your air conditioner by one degree, as this will cause a 10% reduction in energy use.

You can use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. You can also use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials. This will reduce the related air pollution by 20%, and the related water pollution by 50%.

Please believe that. If you do a little, it will make a big difference.

1.Human beings should care about the environment because _________ .

A.if we make the earth unlivable, we’ll have to live in space

B.it can help our children live better

C.if we don’t, the earth will become a garbage dump

D.it will help to make the world a good living place

2.If your deskmate is an eco-conscious person, he should __________.

A.be aware of the importance of protecting the environment

B.use plastic bags when he buys something

C.know nothing about CFCs

D.turn his air conditioner to a higher degree

3.If you want to help the environment, you should do all the following EXCEPT ________.

A.share a car with your colleagues

B.use paper bags instead of plastic bags

C.use hairspray containing CFCs

D.use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials

4.It can be inferred from the passage that _________.

A.it’s very hard for human beings to keep the earth clean and comfortable

B.protecting the environment is the duty of everybody

C.we should protect the environment together, as it’s no use doing it individually

D.it’s very easy to be eco-conscious

5.According to the author, which of the following statements is WRONG?

A.Being eco-conscious means you should know much about the environment.

B.The more we care, the better the environment will be.

C.If each of us just does a little, we can’t make any difference.

D.If we treat the earth badly, we’ll make a lot of trouble for ourselves.

 

I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions (探险队) during the rainy season.

I flew to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for a 6-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha , a quiet town.

After we arrived at our hotel in Arusha , we had dinner and a few drinks. Then we were introduced to more members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, who was very experienced — climbing Kilimanjaro runs through the generations (代) of his family.

The next day the Lava Expeditions members checked if we had the correct and enough clothing for our expedition on Kilimanjaro. Only one person needed to bring more clothes.

After that we set off, walking in the rain through the beauty of the rainforest, all the way to the first camp. I was happy the next few days as the view was so wonderful and changed every day. I suffered a little during the trip and I felt so tired. But the members of Lava Expeditions provided me with lots of encouragement, which was one of the best memories. Finally we reached the top of Kilimanjaro in bright blue skies.

I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro and the feeling didn’t change during my trip. Lava Expeditions looked after me so well that I was deeply thankful for their help.

1.How did the author get to Nairobi?

A.By bus.

B.By train.

C.By air.

D.On foot.

2.What do we know about Taddeus Minja according to the passage?

A.He organized the journey.

B.He was the main guide of Lava Expeditions.

C.He was the manager of a hotel in Arusha.

D.He had little knowledge about climbing mountains.

3.How did Lava Expeditions help the author while climbing Kilimanjaro?

A.By carrying bags for him.

B.By offering food to him.

C.By encouraging him.

D.By teaching him climbing skills.

4.What did the author think of his climbing Kilimanjaro?

A.Tiring and disappointing.

B.Tiring but excited.

C.Dangerous but exciting.

D.Dangerous and tiring.

5.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A.To tell readers about Lava Expeditions.

B.To give readers advice on climbing Kilimanjaro.

C.To encourage more people to climb Kilimanjaro.

D.To share his experience of climbing Kilimanjaro.

 

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