It was a Sunday morning, and I was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadn’t invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in. “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? It’s a beautiful day.”

“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning.

My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and went. I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”.

When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my father’s injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, there’s no telling what might have happened. A broken rib might have pierceda lung....”

My mother may have said more, but I didn’t hear. I didn’t hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled those words at him earlier in the day?

It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him.

“Daddy... I am so sorry....”

“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll be okay.”

“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”

My father could no more tell a lie than he could fly. He looked at me and said, “Sweetheart, I don’t remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” He managed a weak smile.

My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.

67. The author was in bad mood that morning because ________.

      A. his father had a terrible accident      B. he couldn’t drive to the mall with his friends

     C. his friends hadn’t invited him to the cinema

      D. his father didn’t allow him to go out with his friends

68. Why did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?

      A. Because he didn’t go along with his father.

      B. Because he was rude to his father that morning.

      C. Because he failed to come earlier after the accident.

      D. Because he couldn’t look after his father in the hospital.

69. The reason why the author’s father said he forgot everything about that day is that ________.

      A. he had a poor memory                           B. he didn’t want to forgive his son

      C. he just wanted to comfort his son         D. he lost his memory after the accident

70. What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?

      A. Don’t treat your parents badly.               B. Don’t hurt others with rude words.

      C. Don’t move the injured in an accident.    D. Don’t be angry with friends at small things.

Psychology tells us that many people hate to take risks. But it is good for us to take risks, especially when the risk is to achieve a desired result. In that way, we become stronger and braver.

Our human nature should be to take risks, but some people just sit and wish they didn’t have the fear to move on. This is because of one or two failures in their lives. Please step out and don’t let the past hold you back from living life to the fullest. Move forward and move on!

In studying the psychology of taking risks, we find that human nature provides us with the desire to experiment and take chances.

Risk taking is a good thing that allowed our ancestors(祖先) to become stronger and stronger day by day. By taking risks they fought off enemies and discovered new territories . This attitude has become a part of our modern culture. Riding a roller coaster is a common risk taking activity that even the average person seems to enjoy although they have the understanding that it is dangerous. This psychological and biological connection creates an interesting connection between what is unsafe and what humans enjoy.

Getting in a car each day is a risk. Getting out of bed is a risk. There is such thing as perfect safety. We need to take risks so that we can finish many things. Astronauts take risks when they get inside a rocket; however, the things they achieve are great. Businessmen take a risk when they buy parts of a company. However, without doing that, they could not make more money.

We need to take risks so that we can gain something. It is impossible to move forward in life, earn money, enjoy a relationship, play a sport, or do anything else without taking a risk. It is all part of the game. It’s one of the most important parts of life.

63. Some people don’t want to take risks, mainly because ___________.

A. they are too lazy to move on       B. they feel pleased with the present life.

C. they have experienced some failures before

D. they show little interest in the strange world outside

64. What does the underlined part “This attitude” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Taking risks                                         B. Fighting off enemies

C. Discovering new territories                     D. Becoming stronger and stronger

65. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Daily life is full of risks        B. The safest place has the greatest risk

C. People should take risks when they are young

D. We can always achieve our goals by taking risks

66. What would be the title for the passage?

A. Taking risks is easier said than done          B. On risks taken by ancestors

C. Live our life to the fullest(充分地)            D. No risk, no gain.

Celia was shocked. She had always been in good shape during high school, but now, in her first year of college, she was suddenly ten pounds heavier. "My friends and I often had pizza or ice cream when we studied late at night," she said, "and I was always drinking Coke to stay awake."

Celia's experience is common. Many students enter college and find it so different that they cannot deal with changes properly. They're away from their parents and in a new stressful environment. Pressures together with freedom to sleep and eat however they please cause many students to experience the “Freshman 15”: gaining weight suddenly in their freshman year of college.

Most students do not realize that the "Freshman 15" can cause some serious health problems. Of course, college-age adults are still developing bone mass, so gaining some weight is normal. Sudden weight gain, however, puts too much strain on the heart and lungs, resulting in little energy and some difficulty thinking and remembering. In later life, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and possibly cancer.

The solution to the "Freshman 15" is simple--pay attention to developing good habits! In general:

● Eat normal-sized meals at regular times. Eat slowly and enjoy it, so you don't need to go back for more.

● Keep only healthy snacks in your room--and don't snack too often!

● Control drinking and smoking. Alcohol has a lot of calories, and smoking too much makes exercise difficult.

● Exercise regularly! Even just 30 minutes a day--such as walking quickly to class from your dorm--will make a big difference!

59. What happened to Celia in her first year of college?

A. She had sleep problems.                   B. She put on weight suddenly.

C. She always studied late.                   D. She went on diet so as to keep in good shape.

60. What do many students think of their freshman year of college?

A. They find it quite different.               B. They find it not quite difficult.

C. They find it very free.                             D. They find it simple.

61. What do most college students fail to realize?

A. Gaining some weight is normal.        B. They have grown up.

C. They have gained a lot of weight.     

D. Sudden weight gain may lead to serious health problems.

62. What are students advised to do?

A. Eat slowly and exercise regularly.             B. Eat all foods slowly and regularly.

C. Keep enough healthy snacks in the room. D. Eat healthy snacks as much as possible.

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