One of the keys to being successful is persistence（坚持）．Once you have determined exactly what you want to achieve, you must take active action in order to succeed.
One of the things you"ll notice on your journey towards your goal are roadblocks. That is, you will come across obstacles（障碍） to discourage your progress. Actually, they are a part of life. Everyone would have every success they ever wanted if there were no obstacles. Your job is to be persistent and work through those obstacles. If you find little or no obstacles along the way, chances are that you are not really challenging yourself. And when you do reach your goal, you won"t experience the feeling of "sweet success". Make your goal a challenging one!
If you take the time to study any successful person, you will learn that the vast majority of them have had more "failures" than they have had "successes". This is because successful people are persistent; the more they stumble（绊倒）and fall, the more they get right back up and get going again. On the other hand, people that don"t get back up and try again, never reach success. For example, Walt Disney was turned down 302 times before he got financing for his dream of creating the "Happiest Place on Earth". Today, due to his persistence, millions of people have shared "the joy of Disney".
Having known these facts, keep in mind that you must constantly reevaluate（再评估）your circumstances and the approach you are using to reach your goal. There is no sense in being persistent at something that you are doing incorrectly! Sometimes you have to modify（修改）your approach along the way. Every time you do something you learn from it, and
therefore find a better way to do it the next time.
Today is the day to begin your journey, using consistency and persistency, towards tomorrow"s successes!
小题1:The author seems to hold the belief that .| A．challenges we come across are beneficial | | B．obstacles will surely lead to someone’s success | | C．the more obstacles we have, the more discouraged we feel | | D．it’s rewarding to enjoy the feeling of“sweet success” |
小题2:Which can be inferred from the text?| A．Making a practical goal will ensure your success. | | B．Having a beautiful picture will lead to your success. | | C．Never giving up in face of failure may contribute to your success. | | D．Suffering from more failures will make you disappointed. |
小题3:What must you reevaluate constantly?| A．Attitudes and skills. | B．Circumstances and ways. | | C．Roadblocks and challenges. | D．Failures and successes. |
小题4:What’s the text mainly about?| A．Persistence makes for success | B．Overcome obstacles | | C．Challenge yourself | D．Failure is the mother of success |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:A |
试题分析:
小题1:推理题，由第二段最后一句And when you do reach your goal, you won"t experience the feeling of "sweet success". Make your goal a challenging one!可以推出答案，故选A。
小题2:推理题。由第三段第三行the more they stumble（绊倒）and fall, the more they get right back up and get going again.可以推出答案，所以选C。
小题3:细节题，由倒数第二段第一行keep in mind that you must constantly reevaluate（再评估）your circumstances and the approach you are using to reach your goal.可以知道答案，所以选B
小题4:推理题，第一段第一句One of the keys to being successful is persistence（坚持）．是本文的主题句，所以选A
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The chemist handed me my prescription(处方药)，apologized for the wait,and explained that his register had already closed.He asked if I would 36 using the register at the front of the store.
I told him not to worry and walked up to the front, 37 one person was in line ahead of me,a little girl no more than seven, 38 a bottle of Children’s Motrin on the counter.She 39 a little green and white striped(有条纹的) coin purse closely to her chest.
The purse 40 me of the days when,as a child,I played dress-up in my grandma’s closet.I’d march around the house in 41 clothes,wearing costume jewellery and hats,talking “grownup talk”to 42 who would listen.I remembered the thrill one day when I 43 a pretend dollar to someone,and he handed back some 44 coins for me to put into my special purse.“Keep the 45 !”he told me with a wink(眨眼).
Now the clerk rang up(用收银机记录)the little girl’s 46 ,while she shakily pulled out a coupon(优惠券)，a dollar bill and some coins.I watched her face becoming red as she tried to 47 her money,and I could see right away that she was about a dollar 48 .With a quick wink to the checker,I drew a dollar bill onto the counter and 49 the clerk to ring up the sale.The child put her 50 change into her coin purse,grabbed her 51 and hurried out of the door.
As I 52 for my car,I felt a pull on my shirt.There was the girl, 53 up at me with her big brown eyes.She gave me a 54 ,wrapped her arms around my legs for a long moment,and then stretched out her little hand.It was full of coins.“ 55 ,”she whispered.
“That’s okay,”I answered.I flashed her a smile and winked,“keep the change!”
| 小题1: | | A．enjoy | B．remember | C．mind | D．regret |
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| 小题2: | | A．where | B．when | C．while | D．which |
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| 小题4: | | A．held | B．handed | C．opened | D．closed |
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| 小题5: | | A．told | B．reminded | C．informed | D．convinced |
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| 小题6: | | A．suitable | B．expensive | C．oversized | D．soft |
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| 小题7: | | A．nobody | B．someone | C．everyone. | D．anyone |
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| 小题8: | | A．lent | B．showed | C．left | D．gave |
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| 小题9: | | A．pretend | B．false | C．true | D．real |
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| 小题10: | | A．change | B．dollar | C．paper | D．purse |
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| 小题11: | | A．expression | B．price | C．medicine | D．money |
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| 小题13: | | A．sharp | B．short | C．enough | D．much |
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| 小题14: | | A．advised | B．begged | C．signaled | D．got |
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| 小题15: | | A．untouched | B．separated | C．given | D．uncounted |
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| 小题16: | | A．package | B．money | C．purse. | D．change |
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| 小题17: | | A．drove | B．started | C．headed | D．stopped |
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| 小题18: | | A．waving | B．looking | C．nodding | D．pointing |
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| 小题19: | | A．dollar | B．message | C．note | D．smile |
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| 小题20: | | A．Excuse me | B．Terribly sorry | C．Thank you | D．See you |
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You may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.It’s time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastics have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纤维素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,considering its ecological benefits.
Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldn’t be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.
It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we don’t see hemp plastic being used in our everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充电器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音响设备),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.
Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your effort to protect the environment.
小题1:Plastics produced in the traditional way are______.| A．harmful | B．made from plants | | C．good and eco-friendly | D．biodegradable |
小题2:According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.| A．is all resistant to flame | B．doesn’t have enough solidity | | C．will take the place of steel | D．can be used again after being processed |
小题3:What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?| A．Very useful of important. | | B．Costing little money or less money. | | C．Staying in good condition for a long time. | | D．Existing in large numbers or in many places. |
小题4:Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?| A．Features. | B．Production cost | C．Applications. | D．Advantages. |
小题5:What can we know from the passage?| A．Using hemp plastic is inconvenient. | | B．People haven’t made the most of hemp. | | C．Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber. | | D．Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage. |
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The olive is one of the oldest planted crops known to man and is still widely grown in the Mediterranean.An olive tree can have a life of 500 years and is strong enough to continue to grow if ever chopped to the ground.It takes up four years before the olive tree is ripe enough to bear fruit.
Olive trees originated in the Mediterranean region where there is the perfect climate for the olive tree planting.It is characterized by abundant sunshine year-round and hot,dry summers with an average temperature of 80°F.In winter,it rarely drops below 50°F.Olive trees were first planted by humans around 4000 BC in an area known as the Fertile Crescent.Before the areas became desert,countries such as modern-day Turkey and Iraq had a lush environment with soil that plants grow well.Archaeological findings suggest that farming began in the Fertile Crescent before 7000BC.Instead of living as hunter-gatherers,these early humans settled down and harvested native plants.They selected olive trees that produced larger and oilier olives than the wild trees.
Olives and olive oil became valuable trade items between societies and civilizations.People who moved from one place to another and traders from the Fertile Crescent introduced olive oil to Syria and Crete,which spread to Egypt,Greece,and Rome.It continued to migrate westward until olive trees were first introduced to Califomia between 1769 and 1785.
The olive tree and olive oil have important symbolism in each religion.In Christianity,a dove(鸽子)brought an olive branch to Noah as a symbol of peace and new life after God flooded the Earth.The Prophet Muhammad suggested the use of olive oil for medicinal(药用的) purposes and massage(按摩).
Olive oil has medicinal benefits.Olive oil has been used for health benefits.Regular eating olive oil can reduce the risk of cancers.It was used during the Spanish Civil War from 1808 to 1813 to treat cases of fever.In 1960,oleuropein(橄榄多酚)was removed from olive leaves,which helps with food poisoning.
小题1:If an olive tree is chopped to the ground,______.| A．it can’t grow any more | | B．it can produce more new ones | | C．there is no doubt that it will die | | D．it is able to grow back strongly |
小题2:What does the underlined word “lush”in para.2 probably mean?| A．Of bad climate. | B．Changeable or unstable. | | C．Extremely disadvantaged. | D．Growing thickly and strongly. |
小题3:We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.| A．the olive tree can stand extreme cold | | B．the olive tree enjoys the long sunshine | | C．the olive is the oldest tree in the world | | D．the climate of deserts suits the olive tree |
小题4:Which of the following is true according to the passage?
①Olive trees bear fruits every four years.
②Olive oil was a food production before 7000BC.
③In Muhammad,olive oil was used as medicine.
④Olive trees were introduced to California in the 18th century.
A.②③④ B. ①②③ C. ①③④ D. ①②④
小题5:What is this passage mainly about?| A．The history of the olive tree. | | B．The characteristic of the olive tree. | | C．The origin and medicinal benefits of the olive tree. | | D．The different symbols of the olive tree in each region. |
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C
Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits.
小题1:The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “ ”.| A．make a decision | B．lend a hand | C．come to terms | D．have a try |
小题2:You should try to be polite to your roommate because .| A．you are glad to share the room with him or her | | B．you will live with him or her in the same room for some time | | C．you will ask him or her for help in the future | | D．strangers are very difficult to deal with |
小题3: Which of the following is the best way to get along well with your roommate?| A．To stay silent when there are disagreements. | | B．To spend more time doing things together with your roommate. | | C．To have the same hobbies and living habits with your roommate. | | D．To talk with your roommate in advance about possible future problems. |
小题4:Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?| A．It is really a worrying thing to have a roommate. | | B．It is difficult to get along well with a roommate. | | C．It is your duty to help your roommate in his or her daily life. | | D．It is very important for you and your roommate to understand each other. |
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Monday: Here I am, in the middle of nowhere. This camping trip idea is not getting off to a very good start. It’s raining and the tent leaks (漏). The hiking seemed to take forever, and I still can’t understand how it could all have been up hill! How did I ever let my brother persuade me into doing this? When we get home—if we ever get home—he’s going to have to do something great to get back on my good side. Maybe he should sponsor (赞助) a shopping spree（狂购）at the mall!
Tuesday: Things are looking up. The sun came out today, so we were able to leave the tents and dry out. We’re camped at the edge of a small lake that I couldn’t see before because of the rain and fog. The mountains are all around us, and the forest is absolutely beautiful. We spent most of the day dragging out everything out of our backpacks or tents and putting it where the sun could dry it out. Later in the afternoon we tried to catch the fish for dinner, but the fish were smarter than we were. At night we built a fire and sang songs happily.
Wednesday: We hiked to the far side of the lake and climbed to the top of a small peak. From there we could see how high the other mountains were and how far the forest spread around us. On the way up we passed through a snowfield!
Thursday: I caught my first fish! We followed the stream that fed the lake. After about two miles, we came to a section (区域) that Carol said looked “fishy”. She had a pack rod (竿) , which can be carried in a backpack. I asked to cast (投掷) it, and I caught a fish on my first try. Carol caught a few more. But they were just too pretty to eat for lunch, so we put them back in the stream.
Friday: I can’t believe we are going home already. It will be nice to get a hot shower, sleep in a real bed, and eat junk food, but the trip has been wonderful. We’re already talking about another camping adventure next year where we canoe (乘独木舟) down a river. It’s hard to believe, but I think this city girl has a little country blood in her veins.
小题1:The writer went on this camping trip because ____________．| A．she enjoyed camping. | B．she wanted to go fishing. | | C．she was influenced by her brother. | D．she was tired of staying home. |
小题2: The whole morning of Tuesday, the writer ____________．| A．hiked along the lake. | B．dried out her belongings. | | C．climbed the mountain. | D．caught the fish for dinner. |
小题3:It can be inferred that Carol had a pack rod with her because ____________．| A．she could not afford to buy a regular fishing pole. | | B．she needed it to get their food. | | C．she thought the writer of the journal might need it. | | D．she expected to go fishing while they were hiking. |
小题4: It is likely that the writer will ____________．| A．go on another camping trip. | | B．invite Carol to go fishing together. | | C．make her brother buy her something. | | D．persuade her brother to go camping. |
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