happier lives.
Though we"re all born with SQ, most of us don"t even realize that we have it. Fortunately, you don"t
have to sign up for classes to learn how to improve your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead
you to this new level of understanding.
Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins with solitude(独处)and silence. To
tune in to your spirit, you have to turn down the volume(强度)in your busy, noisy, complicated life and
force yourself to do nothing at all. Start small by creating islands for silence in your day. In the car, instead of listening to the music, use the time to think. At work, shut the door to your office between meetings, take a few breaths and let them out very, very slowly. Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed.
Step Outside. For many people, nature sets their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. If
you are walking with the dog, take the time to admire flowers in bloom; follow the flight of a bird and
watch clouds float overhead.
Ask Questions of Yourself. Ask open-ended questions, such as "What am I Feeling? What are my
choices? Where am I heading?"
But don"t expect an answer to arri
ve through some supernatural forms of e-mail. "Rarely do I get animmediate answer to my question," says Reverend Joan Carter, a Presbyterian minister in Sausalito,
California. "But later that day I suddenly find myself thinking about a problem in a perspective(角度) I
never considered before."
Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut(本能的)feeling to realize danger, spiritual intelligence
pushes us, not away from, but towards some action that will lead to a greater good.
1. The passage is mainly about______.
A. what your SQ is and in what way it can benefit our life
B. what your SQ is and in what way it can be improved
C. the relationship between your SQ and your life
D. advantages and disadvantages of SQ
2. The underlined phrase "to tune in to your spirit" in the third paragraph probably
means to_________
A. get your spirit relaxed
B. keep up your spirit
C. keep seated quietly
D. change your spirit
3. From the passage, we can know that the most important thing to improve your SQ is______
A. a peaceful mind
B. deep thought
C. spare time and hobbies
D. good spirits
4. According to the passage, which of the following is True?
A. Not everyone has SQ.
B. You have to go to classes to learn how to improve your SQ.
C. SQ leads us to take wrong actions.
D. SQ can benefit our life.
However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, "There
are slight genetic(遗传的) differences between the sexes at birth which may affect the subjects boys and
girls choose. But the difficulty is that by the time children reach school age, there are so many other effects that it is almost impossible to tell whether girls are worse at science and maths, or whether they"ve been brought up to think of these subjects as boys"" territory".
Statistics(统计数据) show that in mathematics, at least, girls are equal to boys. A recent report
suggests that girls only stop studying mathematics because of social attitudes. One of the reports" authors
says, "While it is socially unacceptable for people not to be able to read and write, it is still acceptable for women to say that they are "hope-less" at maths. Our research shows that, although girls get marks which
are as good as the boys", they have not been encouraged to do so."
The explanation for the difference, which is very clear during the teenage years, goes as far back as
early childhood experiences. From their first days in nursery school, girls are not encouraged to work on
their own or to complete tasks, although boys are. For example, boys but not girls, are often asked to
"help" with repair work. This encouragement leads to a way of learning how to solve problems later on in
life. Evidence shows that exceptional mathematicians and scientists did not have teachers who supplied
answers; they had to find out for themselves.
A further report on maths teaching shows that teachers seem to give more attention to boys than to girls.
Most teachers who took part in the study admitted
that they expect their male students to do better at mathematics and science subjects than their female students. All of this tends to encourage boys to work
harder in these subjects, gives them confidence and makes them believe that they can succeed.
Interestingly, both boys and girls tend to regard such "male" subjects like mathematics and science as
difficult. Yet it has been suggested that girls avoid mathematics courses, not because they are difficult, but
for social reasons.
Mathematics and science are mainly male subjects, and therefore, as girls become teenagers, they are
less likely to take them up. Girls do not seem to want to be in open competition with boys. Neither do
they want to do better than boys because they are afraid to appear less female and so, less attractive.
1. The underlined word "territory" in the second paragraph most probably means " ".
A. interest
B. area of land
C. special field
D. district
2. According to scientific studies, .
A. maths is not fit for girls to learn
B. boys have a special sense of maths
C. girls are poorer at maths because they are the weaker sex
D. girls can learn maths as well as boys if given enough encouragement
3. Those who made extraordinary contribution in mathematics and science .
A.usually had good teachers to help them
B. had the abilities to solve problems by themselves
C. usually worked harder than others
D. were encouraged to repair things when young
4. Which of the following is not true according to the text?
A. It seems socially acceptable for a girl not to be able to read and write.
B. It is a social problem rather than a problem of brains that girls are poor at maths
C. Mathematics and science are no easy subjects to either girls or boys.
D. There is no connection between a girl"s ability in maths and her appearance.
5. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Who"s Afraind of Maths Anyway?
B. Are Boys Cleverer than Girls?
C. Boys Are Better at Maths than Girls by Birth
D. Maths-A Difficult Subject
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In the employee benefits and compensation field,the most widely recognized and respected professional
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The objective of PFPC is to fulfill the educational requirements for the Professional Financial Planning
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The RHU program is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to become an expert in
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The goal of the program is to enrich the knowledge and understanding of professionals including insurance and financial adviser,estate agents,lawyers and accountants,caregivers,medical personnel and generally
people who work in the 50＋ age group through education on topics focusing upon the evolving and
specialized needs of Canada"s citizens as they age.
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If you are just entering the financial service industry,CSC will give you the knowledge and skills that
employers demand. If you are currently working in the field,the CSC will enhance your skills,ensuring
that you are able to provide the most complete services for your clients,and help you excel in your career.
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With courses that are either instructorled or selfpaced,with or without a live chat or web conferencing
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1．Coco would like to enter a distance learning course which provides a convenient,standardized and
economical approach for herself to learn.She attempts to attend class from anywhere-in the office,at
home,at school,or on the road,and study at a pace that"s right for her.
2．Tom would like to enter a course which allows him to apply for the licence as a mutual fund
salesperson. It is also the first step towards the licence for trading stocks and bonds and allows him to
proceed into the Canadian Investment Manager or financial Management Advisor designation streams.
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risk management solutions for individuals,business owners and professionals.
4．Mary prefers a course that is the first all Canadian elder educational designation program in Canada
designed by Canadians for Canadian professionals.
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investment adviser and qualifies him to take the Certified Financial Planner exam.
although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy
love(早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression(忧郁症). The study shows
that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.
The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is "loss
of self". According to the study, even though boys would say "lose themselves in a romantic
relationship", this "loss of self" is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young
girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They won"t tell that to
their parents.
Dr. Marianm Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will
have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression.
She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young
people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should
encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend
enough time with family.
Parents should watch for signs of depression—eating or mood changes—and if they see signs from
their daughter or son, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance
and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity(成熟) gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.
B. Parents should forbid their children"s love lives.
C. Puppy love may bring young people depression.
D. Romance is good for young people.
B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.
C. Young people who have a strong sense of self.
D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.
B. The older a woman is, the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.
C .Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.
D. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.
B. Scared.
C. Disinterested.
D. Disapproving.
Recently. a survey was done among 288,000 students. which shows that today"s traditionalage college
freshmen are "more materialistic and less altruistic (利他主义的)" than at any time in the 19 years of the
poll(民意调查)．
Not surprisingly. in these hard times. the students" major purpose "is to be financially well off."
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever. It follows then that today the most
popular course is not literature or history but accounting.
Interest in teaching. social service and the "altruistic" fields is at a low. On the other hand. enrollment
in business programs. engineering and computer science is way up.
That"s no surprise either. A friend of mine (a sales representative for a chemical company) was making twice the salary of her college instructors in her first year on the job-even before she completed her
twoyear associate degree.
Though it"s true that we all need a career. it is equally true that our civilization has accumulated an
incredible amount of knowledge in fields far beyond our own and that it will be better for our
understanding of these other contributions-either scientific or artistic.
Similarly. it is true that. in studying the diverse wisdom of others. we learn how to think. More
importantly. perhaps. education teaches us to see the connections between things. as well as to see
beyond our immediate needs.
Weekly we read of unions who went on strike for higher wages. only to drive their employer out of
business. No company. no job. How shortsighted in the long run!
But the most important argument for a broad education is that in studying the accumulated wisdom of the
ages. we improve our moral sense. I saw a cartoon recently which shows a group of businessmen looking puzzled as they sit around a conference table；one of them is talking on the intercom (对讲机) : "Miss
Baxter. " he says. "could you please send in someone who can distinguish right from wrong?"
From the longterm point of view. that"s what education really ought to be about.
1．According to the result of the survey. college students ________.
A．take developing a meaningful philosophy of life more seriously
B．have a wide range of knowledge in many aspects
C．pay more attention to the study of literature
D．have never been so materialistic as today
2．The students" criteria (标准) for choosing their majors today are largely basedon ________.
A．their own understanding of the courses
B．the financial goals they seek in life
C．the influence of their instructors
D．the vast potential for the future educational development
3.What does the fifth paragraph imply?
A．Knowledge in other fields has nothing to do with one"s career.
B．Business management should be included in educational programs.
C．The importance of a broad education should not be ignored.
D．A good understanding of the civilization will make students rich.
4．The author"s attitude to the effect of studying the diverse wisdom of others is ________.
A．positive
B．indifferent
C．doubtful
D．negative
5．The writer wrote the passage in order to indicate that ________.
A．college students today are not a diligent generation
B．people engaged in technical jobs lead a more meaningful life
C．career seekers shouldn"t focus on immediate interests only
D．working experience outside college counts a lot to one"s future career
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If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate on teaching children something really useful. Here is what our
schools should teach.
Politeness is a mark of civilization. The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be
accomplished by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don"t make an effort
to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the
beginning.
We"re likely to accept something we are told, but that"s not what educated people do. Educated
people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach
critical ( 批判性的) thinking.
Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food ( 垃圾
食品) ,they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.
All of us are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We ought to understand what they
are. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment
in which to relate to the people around us.
How will we test students on these? We can"t. But that"s not a reason to avoid teaching what is
important. Our schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children :"This is life, this
is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it."