题目
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“All right then — just one more piece...” Words every girl has said when they are faced with the delicious cheesecake. Of course, many of us know we may eat the whole thing in the end.
It isn’t just girls. Most of us find it hard to say “no” to something attractive. However, scientists now say that willpower is very important to success and a happy life.
Scientists in different countries have been studying the effects of willpower on people’s lives for a long time. The results are similar, according to an article on February 7 in the Guardian, a famous British newspaper.
In one experiment, scientists told young children that they could either have a marshmallow (圆形软糖) now, or two marshmallows in 15 minutes. Waiting obviously needed more willpower. Scientists then continued studying the children as they grew up. They wanted to see if some children always had stronger willpower. They also wanted to see how having stronger willpower affected their lives.
Years later, scientists found that the children who had waited for two marshmallows were all healthier, happier and richer adults. Oppositely, the children who had shown weaker willpower at that young age were more likely to be in low-paid jobs, to be overweight, to have social problems.
But there is hope, Roy F Baumeister, an American social psychology(心理学) professor (教授) told the Guardian. Baumeister says we can train our willpower just like we train our muscles(肌肉). Even a little practice can strengthen(加强) our overall self-control if we do it regularly.
You could start by making yourself stand up straight, speaking in complete sentences, or using a computer mouse with the other hand. Scientists have found that people who manage to change little habits often perform much better in laboratory willpower tests.
Like muscles, willpower can “get tired”. Don’t try to do too many things at the same time, or when you don’t have enough energy, for example when you are ill. If you already feel tired, you can try to recharge(恢复) your willpower with a good night’s sleep and by eating well.
小题1:The example of a girl eating cheesecake is used to
A.prove that girls have weak willpower |
B.introduce the topic of willpower to the readers |
C.show that cheesecake is especially attractive to girls |
D.show the connection between willpower and success |
A.The scientists had already known the results before the experiment. |
B.It showed that willpower is the most important to success and a happy life. |
C.The children who chose to wait were more likely to be successful in their lives. |
D.The children who chose only one marshmallow at first had stronger willpower. |
A.You should have a goal every day. |
B.Good rest and proper diet can help. |
C.Willpower needs to be exercised regularly. |
D.Keep willpower from being used too much. |
A.How willpower and muscles are similar and how they can be trained. |
B.How willpower affects people’s lives and how it is similar to muscles. |
C.How willpower is important to success and how we can make it stronger. |
D.How willpower is connected with success and how they affect each other |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:C
解析
试题分析:短文大意:我们大多数人难于说“不”的东西,是有吸引力的。然而,科学家们现在认为,毅力对成功和幸福的生活非常重要。在不同国家的科学家一直在研究人们的生命意志力的影响。鲍迈斯特说我们可以训练我们的意志力就像我们训练我们的肌肉。如果我们经常这样做,即使是一个小小的练习可以加强我们的整体自我控制。
小题1:细节理解题。根据第二段It isn’t just girls. Most of us find it hard to say “no” to something attractive. However, scientists now say that willpower is very important to success and a happy life.
可知该选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据第五段开头Years later, scientists found that the children who had waited for two marshmallows were all healthier, happier and richer adults.可知该选C。
小题3:细节理解题。根据短文后两段可知该选A。
小题4:主旨大意题。根据第二段末scientists now say that willpower is very important to success and a happy life.和第六段中Baumeister says we can train our willpower just like we train our muscles(肌肉).可知该选C。
核心考点
试题【Saying no starts small“All right then — just one more piece...” Words every girl】;主要考察你对日常生活类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
People equal friends
Friends usually begin with strangers. Getting in touch with other people is the first step to make a friend. Friends can’t be made in empty air. Best friends take time to make.
Friends understand friends
Friends understand each other when talking. Many unpleasant personal quarrels can be avoided if you will take the time to understand others’ feelings and points of view.
Friends touch friends
Touching is a warm from of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice them stand close together, touch each other comfortably and listen to each other. Sometimes a friendly touch is more powerful than words.
Friends praise friends
Praise is a powerful tool to make a friend. Honest praise can affect (影响) your friends’ lives. So try to praise your friends, including your general ones.
Friends can loyal (忠诚的) and trustworthy
Trust and loyalty go hand in hand for friends. Friends can share secrets with you, because good friends never break confidence (信心) and are loyal forever.
小题1:From Joy Steven’s words, we can conclude that ________.
A.a friend in need is a friend indeed |
B.it is never too late to make a friend |
C.it is late to make a friend when you need one |
D.everyone needs a friend in his life |
A.get in touch with people | B.understand your friends |
C.praise your friends | D.quarrel with your friends |
A.how to communicate with a friend | B.how to develop friendship |
C.when to make a friend | D.how to praise a friend |
Denmark A flag is flown outside a window to show that someone who lives in the house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he is sleeping so he will see them at once when he wakes up. | India Usually Indian children wear white to school. However, on their birthdays, children wear colored clothes to school and give out chocolate to everyone in the class. Their best friends help them to do this. |
Japan The birthday child wears new clothes to mark the special time. Certain birthdays are more important than others. These are the third and seventh for girls and fifth for boys. | Holland The birthday child receives an especially large present. The family also puts flowers on the birthday child’s chair to make it beautiful. |
A.flowers | B.presents | C.a flag | D.a chair |
A.Japan | B.Denmark | C.India | D.Holland |
A.give out chocolate to their classmates |
B.share chocolate with their best friends |
C.go to school in white clothes |
D.wear new clothes to mark the special time |
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Shelter
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on City Holidays
Homeless or unwanted animals can be safely dropped off at the shelter.
Animal Protection and Control
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Officers on-call overnight to react to emergencies
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Closed on City Holidays
Location: 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Mailing address: Town Lake Animal Centre, PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767
What’s New:
Animal Cruelty(虐待) Prevention Classes
Purpose: To teach people how to recognize(辨认) and report animal cruelty.
Who: All citizens are encouraged to take this class.
Cause: Usually animal cruelty is relation to (涉及到) family cruelty.People who hurt animals often move on to hurt human beings.If you’re able to recognize and report animal cruelty,you can help prevent cruelty from spreading throughout your area.
小题1:What is Town Lake Animal Center?
A. It is the largest animal shelter in the USA.
B. It offers many services to animals.
C. It is a place to kill homeless animals.
D. It is a place to raise animals for food.
小题2:If you meet a badly hurt pet dog at night, which is the best choice according to the passage?
A.Send it to Shelter immediately. |
B.Send it to Administrative Offices at once. |
C.Send it to Animal Protection and Control at once. |
D.Call Animal Protection and Control quickly. |
A.protect and save more animals |
B.collect as many animals as possible |
C.earn money for Town Lake Animal Center |
D.attract more volunteers to Town Lake Animal Center |
It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time.
小题1: According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.
A.formal | B.direct |
C.different | D.funny |
A.polite | B.rude |
C.direct | D.formal |
A.Because we mustn’t play jokes online. |
B.Because our friends are easy to be angry. |
C.Because it can help us avoid lots of troubles. |
D.Because we can’t see our friends online. |
A.It is OK to connect your friend by MSN anytime. |
B.Using the proper way to chat online is necessary. |
C.Don’t ask your friend to do something for you by MSN. |
D.Never play jokes with your friends. |
Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parent treat you. First –born children receive all the attention from their parents. Most families have twice as many photos of a first-born than any other child. Parents usually give first-born more responsibilityand depend on them to take care of younger brothers and sisters. As a result, first -born are often responsible, hard-working, and jealous. They often want to do well at school and work. There are more first-born American Presidents, for example, George Bush, George Washington, andLyndon Baines Johnson-than second or last-born children.
When a second child arrives, parents are more relaxed. The second child has to competewith the first-born for the parents, attention and love. Their children often choose different sports and hobbies to do well at school and work, but have to be creative to get their family’s attention. They are often friendly and cool. Many famous talk-show hosts were born last.
小题1:The writer thinks that the second children are often ___.
A.outing and jealous | B.cool and friendly |
C.hard-working and serious | D.creative and responsible |
A.友好的 | B.冷静的 | C.快乐的 | D.嫉妒的 |
the passage.
A.The eldest child | B.The second child |
C.The youngest child | D.The father |
A.the second child is very similar to the first-born child |
B.brothers and sisters usually have the same personalities |
C.it’s easy for the second child to get his or her parents’ attention |
D.there are more first-born successful people than second or last-born people |
A.birth order and personalities |
B.the personalities of the second child in a family |
C.the personalities of the eldest child in a family |
D.the personalities of the youngest child in a family |
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