Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet（磁铁. Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success.

So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?

First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them.

Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What’s more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes cannot be avoided. Don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll do to build self-confidence will also build success ----after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away from you!

As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospect. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts.” The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain further success.

Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort!

1.Those who are truly confident _________.

A. succeed without effort and hard work

B. encourage people around to become confident

C. appear more attractive and thus become successful

D. gain the confidence of others and feel successful

2.The underlined word “mock” (Para.3 ) is closest in meaning to ________.

A. praise B. imitate

C. punish D. laugh at

3.When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to ________.

A. praise them in return

B. gain further improvement

C. politely accept the compliments

D. expect them to congratulate you again

4.Which of the following proverbs best goes with Paragraph 4?

A. Look before your leap.

B. It is no use crying over spilt milk.

C. Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

D. Learn from past mistakes and avoid future ones.

5.The purpose of the text is to ________________.

A. tell people how to become successful

B. convince people to do what they believe to be right

C. encourage people to build confidence and achieve success

D. criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their career

下面是这些书的简要内容，请匹配相关的书名。

1.This useful， popular book shows that if you are gone broke and lose love， please hold yourself back. If you look fat， just face it calmly. If you are in survival thinking， the most important is that you get rid of all the difficulties in front of us， life will be safe， perfect. If your daughters are to take their rightful place in society， they must become fearless.

2.In this book， the author calls the nation's leading experts on violent behavior， and shows you how to spot even tiny signs of danger before it's too late. Most violent acts are unpredictable. It points out that true fear is often a signal that can save your life. Believe the threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves by straight judgment.

3.This book based on his years of clinical experience. It says about twenty?five million Americans take medicine to avoid depression. Despite the advances in the treatment of depression in recent years， many patients， even with the best medical care， feel that they are not living rich and fulfilling lives. This book will direct you how to survive well.

4.This interesting book tells us that annoyance is as much a political matter as a biological one. And anger is a definite message： Pay attention to me. I don't like what you are doing. Restore my pride. You're in my way. Give me justice. This book suggests that when you're angry， just let it right out.

5.This valuable book states that nervousness has become a constant factor in today's society like a sign of the times， but it is sometimes difficult to recognize the effects of anxiety on our mental health. The only way to feel better about ourselves is to go out and do it.

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请根据以下信息写一篇英文报道，内容包括：

*练习生trainee * *《中国好声音》Voice of China * * * 《来自星星的你》

The Man from the Stars

【写作要求】

只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

【评分标准】

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。

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阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Right after the Second World War, Germany was in ruins. Almost all the houses, factories and schools were destroyed. Plenty of people were homeless as well as jobless. Worse still, the supply of water and electricity was often cut off in the city. Two American journalists interviewed a German family living in the basement. The husband was disabled from the war and the wife was just dismissed from a clothing company. Worse still, there were bills for them to pay—four children to care for and food to buy. Life was hard for them at that time.

After the interview, the journalists chatted with each other on the way back to the company.

“Do you think the Germans could rebuild their homeland?”

“Absolutely.”

“But I can’t see any hope for the country at all. How can you be so certain about that?”

“Have you noticed what they put on the table in the basement? There was a vase of flowers. A nation, suffering at such moment, hasn’t forgotten about flowers. It shows that hopes are not lost. They are still able to dream. A nation with hope can create miracles. They are sure to be able to rebuild their homeland.”

【写作内容】

1. 以约30个词概括上文的主要内容；

2. 以约120个词就梦想改变命运的话题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：

(1) 你赞同文中的观点吗？

(2) 举例证明你赞同或不赞同的原因；

(3) 谈谈你对梦想的看法。

【写作要求】

1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

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James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! How on earth was he going to get the of the money?

He knew that his friends all had bicycle. It was to hang around with people when you were the only without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to .

There was only one way to get money, and that was to it. He would have to find a job. But who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had on most things.

“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”

That was the beginning of James’s odd-job(零工) business, For three months he works every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the increased and he knew that he would soon have for the bicycle he longed for.

The day finally came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more since he had bought it with his own money. He had what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.

1.A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked

2.A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest

3.A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair

4.A. point B. reason C. result D. right

5.A. split B. spend C. spare D. save

6.A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect

7.A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge

8.A. similarity B. quality C. suitability D. variety

9.A. brand B. number C. size D. type

10.A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble

11.A. all B. enough C. much D. some

12.A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted

13.A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly

14.A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working

15.A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned

语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

When I was in my first year of college, I1. (feel) hopeless, lonely and very depressed. 2. a cloudy day of September 15, I was walking from class across campus to catch my bus home, head down, fighting tears of despair, when 3. old man came along the sidewalk toward me. I had never seen him before. Embarrassed at being seen in such an unhappy mood, I turned my head away and tried to hurry past. I thought he would walk on by, 4. he moved until he was directly in front of me, waited, and then smiled.

5. (look) into my eyes, this stranger spoke in a quiet voice, " I’m sure that 6. is unhappy will pass. You're going to be OK. Come on!" I cannot explain the effect of that moment. He gave me one thing I had lost 7. (complete): hope. I looked for him on campus to thank him, but never saw 8. again.

That was thirty years ago. I know how lucky 9. is to meet such a kind man. Furthermore, I have never forgotten that moment, 10. taught me to give hope to others wherever I see them in trouble.

It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see some rain soon we would lose everything.

I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.

Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.

He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill(溅出) the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.

Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap(舔) up the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hand.

I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, himself, was weeping with pride.

1.What can be learned from Paragraph 1?

A. The writer lived in the hottest place.

B. It wouldn’t rain during the dry season.

C. All the crops in the area were dead.

D. People were in great need of rain.

2.Billy walked carefully to the woods because ______.

A. he was not old enough to walk freely

B. he didn’t want to be followed by his mother

C. he tried not to spill the water in his hands

D. he wanted to attract his mother’s attention

3.Why did the writer almost scream for Billy to get away?

A. Because she saw the most amazing site in the woods

B. Because those large deer appeared dangerous

C. Because she saw a baby deer laying on the ground

D. Because the deer suffered from heavy loss of water

4.After learning about the truth, the author felt _______.

A. curious and confused B. scared and excited

C. moved and curious D. proud and moved

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. The Water of Life B. Importance of Water

C. How to Save Animals D. Animals in Danger

It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor’s degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five-year-old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get my diploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a teaching career and contributing more to my family’s well-being.

But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband written on the back of an envelope. It basically said he had come to get his clothes and wouldn’t be back. We’d been having trouble, but the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were horribly in debt. I had quit my previous jobs in expectation of interviewing for a teaching position. Plus, I was eight months pregnant.

I had my son, and I was about to bring a new life into the world, so despite my deep sadness, I had to go on. The next morning, I woke up, put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath, fixed breakfast, and basically did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving. After being in the military for six years, I guess you can say I relied on my training, like all good soldiers do in tough situations. One small step after one small step was the way I bounced back.

And in the seven years since, I’ve continued moving forward. I got a job as a kindergarten teacher, earned a master’s degree in education, and watched my babies grow to twelve and seven. I certainly would never have chosen to put them through this, but looking back, I’m glad it happened to me when it did. It helped me find my voice and myself a lot sooner. It helped me grow independent, confident, and strong—things I’m hopefully instilling(灌输) now in my children.

1.After getting her bachelor’s degree, the author expected to ________.

A. become a teacher B. be a wife and mother

C. work two jobs D. get divorced

2.What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?

A. Her husband wrote a note to congratulate her on her graduation.

B. She had just been to a job interview when her husband left her.

C. Her husband paid off all the debts from the bank.

D. She was going to have another baby soon.

3.The author’s hardships in life made her ________.

A. become confident and independent

B. work harder in the kindergarten

C. use her routine to move forward

D. feel pleased with what happened to her

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

A. The author’s parents helped her a lot

B. The author received further education later

C. The author earned a master’s degree when she was 29

D. The author didn’t know how to deal with marriage

5.What helped the author to pull through her hard time?

A. The divorce with her husband.

B. Her fellow soldiers in the army.

C. Her decision to find a new job.

D. A strong mind and love for her kids.

Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, or fear which may occur in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience. It is most commonly seen in school situations, like stand-up projects and class speeches. It has numerous forms: heart beating fast, trembling hands and legs, sweaty hands, dry mouth etc.

In fact, most of the fear occurs before you step on stage. Once you’re up there, it usually goes away. Thus, it is a phenomenon that you must learn to control. Try to think of stage fright in a positive way. It heightens your energy, adds color to your cheeks. With these good side effects you will actually look healthier and more physically attractive.

Many of the top performers in the world get stage fright so you are in good company. Stage fright may come and go or decrease, but it usually does not disappear permanently. You must concentrate on getting the feeling out and present what you have prepared calmly.

Remember “Nobody” ever died from stage fright. But, according to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. If that applies to you, and you are an unlucky guy who is with stage fright the whole time, try out some of the strategies(策略) as follows to help get yourself under control. Realize that you may never overcome stage fright, but you can learn to control it, and use it to your advantage.

Strategies are as follows when the program begins:

1) If legs are trembling, lean on table or shift legs or move.

2) Don’t hold notes. The audience can see them shake. Use three-by-five cards instead.

3) Use eye contact. Look at the friendliest faces in the audience.

Remember nervousness doesn’t show one-tenth as much as it feels. Before each presentation, make a short list of the items you think will make you feel better. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. You never know which ones will work best until you try. Use these steps to control stage fright so it doesn’t control you. Once you are used to stage fright, you will find you on the road to a great speech-maker.

1.Someone may be most likely to suffer from stage fright when he/she is ______.

A. attending an English class

B. standing in a classroom

C. watching a performance

D. talking in front of people

2.By thinking of stage fright in a positive way, one could ______.

A. learn to control stage fright

B. get rid of stage fright

C. calm down before stepping on stage

D. become more physically attractive

3.Which of the following is true?

A. Top performers usually suffer from stage fright.

B. Stage fright may stay with a person for a life time.

C. Nobody would rather die than give a speech.

D. No one can overcome or control stage fright.

4.The author advises people with stage fright to ______.

A. show one-tenth of their nervousness

B. experiment with different kinds of stage fright

C. refer to the strategies whenever they feel the need

D. use one of the strategies each time

5.The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. how to deal with stage fright

B. what stage fright is like

C. when stage fright occurs

D. why people have stage fright

下面是新书介绍， 请根据各段内容介绍，完成文章各题匹配。

A. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This is the most popular book for the under-fives.

Wonderful stories and beautiful pictures. They are promised to be quiet when they open the book. What’s more, it is cheap.

B. Written by Bill Poole, CEO, president, and founder of Life Lead International, it is a good choice for your children. With an animated fable, the Journey to Newland storybook provides readers with a cast of memorable characters, a captivating story, and a common language to deal with difficult and often emotionally sensitive issues in negotiating change within their organizations.

C. Sorts out some misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language with practical savvy and occasional sass. The Word Book from Writers.com answers simple questions succinctly (is it discreet? or discrete? sensual or sensuous?). Other answers go a step further—with entertaining forays into the quirks and fascinations of English.

D. IELTS consists of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Listening is very important. Are you confident? Have you made well preparation? IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS, which is supposed to enable you to obtain an overall score.

E. As the world's most popular automotive magazine, Car and Driver informs and entertains people who like cars. It offers the highest quality vehicle tests in the business by applying a discerning eye to every car, pickup truck, van, and sport-utility vehicle that is marketed for consumers. The magazine also covers the latest developments in technology, which affect automobiles and driving.

F. Susan Weinschenk’s excellent ideas on making a perfect speech are so effective that once you own the book, you will become a good speaker. How to organize, how to resent, how to conquer your audience become so easy. Speakers will become confident with the guidance of the book.

请阅读以下的人员资料，依据不同人员的需求，进行信息匹配。

1.Susan comes from China. As a middle school student, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in the newspaper. But sometimes she is confused when she comes across some words and phrases. She wants to find something to help her to sort out the misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language.

2.Arthur has been working in China for about two years. Now he needs a car, for he has to send his daughter to school before he goes to work. Before that he has to collect all kinds of information about cars so as to make a good choice.

3.Ron’s wife is in hospital. He has to take care of the four-year-old John and do all the housework. But John follows him all the time. Ron feels tired and he wants to find something suitable for John, which should be educational and cheap.

4.Li Ming tends to enter the training for IELTS for immigration purpose next term. But he is afraid that his listening is not good enough. He needs more special training on his listening to make well preparations for the IELTS.

5.Alice is now studying in China, and she is especially interested in making a speech. She is invited to make a speech to introduce IELTS for her new classmates next week. She needs a book to help her improve her speech.