“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

You probably heard those lines in grammar school, but do you really agree that harsh(严厉的) or negative words do not harm us? Words have power. Surely we all have had our feelings hurt by something someone said.

We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret (解释) them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here’s an example

An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him the dream means that all your relatives will die and you will be left alone! The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into prison. He then sent for another interpreter who said, “Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will survive all your relatives. Long Live the King!”

Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it.

Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or appreciation. Which would you rather receive?

People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are around this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.

1.The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that _____.

A. one dream sometimes has different explanations

B. good words can bring good luck to people

C. people should be careful when talking to a king

D. different ways of saying things have different effects

2.The underlined word “naysayer” in the last paragraph refers to a person who always _____.

A. has a negative attitude

B. likes to be praised

C. talks big

D. likes to repeat what others say

3.According to the text, how can people understand each other better?

A. By sharing different life experiences

B. By accepting different habits.

C. By properly using words

D. By recognizing different values.

4.The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. the power of words

B. the cruelty of the king

C. how to understand others

D. how to build good relationships

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Imagine waking up in a hospital bed. And the entire left side of your body isn’t movable. This was the I found myself in after my crash. I so severely for my head and neck were twisted to one side and stuck in that disturbing .

The prognosis(预断)for my was not good. The doctor told my family, “I to say this, but he’ll be lucky to survive the next 48 hours. ”

as my family was at the news, the one thing that had been holding them together was the that with the proper medical treatment, I could recover. The doctor’s prognosis hit them like a hammer, .any hope. The that I might die touched each of them deeply.

For the next two days, my parents kept waiting outside my room. They could eat or sleep. The doctor’s prognosis heavily on their hearts. Yet with each passing hour they become slightly more hopeful that my chances of were a little bit better.

With the 48 hours passing, although I was once to the limit of my life, I to quit my life, so they felt somewhat . Maybe the doctor had made a(n) . After all, doctors aren’t necessarily right. Bit by bit, hope began to return to them. , they still had no idea what the future held for me.

My survival surprised everyone. It would not have been if not for my determination not to quit my life. will always happen around you as long as you don’t give up.

1.A. despair B. situation C. place D. pain

2.A. choked B. trembled C. enjoyed D. suffered

3.A. position B. . action C. behavior D. height

4.A. spirit B. disability C. recovery D. treatment

5.A. regret B. decide C. tend D. wish

6.A. Impatient B. Angry C. Confused D. Upset

7.A. desire B. intention C. hope D. lie

8.A. offering B. destroying C. raising D. abandoning

9.A. exception B. choice C. fact D. acceptance

10.A. barely B. gradually C. hopelessly D. slightly

11.A. reacted B. weighed C. froze D. expanded

12.A. promotion B. escape C. improvement D. survival

13.A. convincing B. disappointing C. exciting D. frightening

14.A. directed B. pushed C. ordered D. guided

15.A. refused B. pretended C. struggled D. attempted

16.A. confident B. satisfied C. relieved D. stressful

17.A. joke B. guess C. apology D. mistake

18.A. However B. Therefore C. Instead D. Besides

19.A. alarming B. possible C. reasonable D. pessimistic

20.A. Accidents B. Coincidences C. Miracles D. Successes

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