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Please excuse me if I"m a little sad today. Mark is leaving, and I"m feeling kind of sad.
You probably don"t know Mark, but you might be lucky enough to know someone just like him. He"s been the heart and soul of the office for a couple of years combining great professional skills with a sweet nature. He just wants to do his job, and to do it superbly well. And now he"s moving on to an exciting new professional opportunity. It sounds like it could be the chance of a lifetime, and we"re genuinely, sincerely pleased for him. But that doesn"t make it any easier to say goodbye to a dear friend and trusted colleague.
Life has a way of throwing these curve balls at us. Just when we start to get comfortable with a person, a place or a situation. A terrific neighbor moves away. Someone in the family graduates. A child finds new love and loyalties through marriage. The family"s principle bread-winner is laid off.
But how do we do that? A friend of mine who works for the government once told me that the answer to life"s problems can be summed up in four words: "Go with the flow."
"It"s like surfing," Chris explained. "You can"t organize the ocean. Waves just happen. You ride them where they take you, then you paddle back out there and catch the next one. Sure, you"re always hoping for the perfect wave where you can get. But mostly you just take them the way they come.
I"m not exactly sure, but I think Chris was saying that life is a series of events—both good and bad. There will always be life-influencing factors over which you have no control. That doesn"t mean you don"t keep trying to make all your dreams come true. It just means that when things come up that aren"t exactly in your plan, you work around them—and then you move on. Of course, some bumps along the road of life are easier to take than others. A rained-out picnic, for example, is easier to cope with than the sudden death of a loved one. But the principle is the same.
We"re going to miss Mark, just like you"ll miss that graduate, that neighbor or that newlywed. But rather than drown ourselves in the sadness of our parting, we"ll focus on our hopes for a brighter future—for him, and for us. And then we"ll go out and do everything we can to make that future happen.
小题1:The passage is mainly about ___________.
A.how to change yourself successfully
B.how to do if your colleague (同事) leaves
C.how to deal with unhappy things in life
D.how to deal with unexpected things in life
小题2:In Paragraph 1 , the writer tells the story about Mike to _________.
A.let us know his colleagueB.praise his colleague
C.introduce a topicD.describe his life
小题3:The leaving of Mike makes the writer feel _________________.
A.really unpleasantB.very angry
C.both happy and sadD.a little disappointed
小题4:Which is not an unexpected thing in life mentioned in the passage?
A.A rained-out picnic.
B.A terrific neighbor’s apology.
C.The sudden death of a loved.
D.The graduation of a family member.
小题5:In the writer’s opinion, one should ________ when unexpected things come up.
A.accept them and hope for a better future
B.do as planned
C.overcome difficulties and let them in control
D.never give up until he succeeds

答案

小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:A
解析

试题分析:文章表达了作者一种生活态度,即对生活中出现不可控因素影响我们生活时我们要随遇而安。这并不意味着我们不需要不断努力去实现梦想,而是在解决问题后,按原计划继续前行。
小题1:主旨题:阅读全文可知全文表达出作者一种生活态度,即对生活中出现不可控因素影响我们生活时我们要随遇而安。这并不意味着我们不需要不断努力去实现梦想,而是在解决问题后,按原计划继续前行。故选D。
小题2:推理题:阅读第一段可知Mark的故事是一个引题,用来引出人们遇到生活中的不可控因素时的态度。故选C。
小题3:细节题:根据第一段中“ I"m feeling kind of sad.”我感到有点悲伤和第二段中“ we"re genuinely, sincerely pleased for him”我们很真诚、很真心的为他高兴。故选C。
小题4:细节题:根据第三段中“ Someone in the family graduates.”家庭中的某个成员毕业了,可知D项正确;根据第六段中“A rained-out picnic, for example, is easier to cope with than the sudden death of a loved one.”比如,因为下雨要取消野餐,总比自己所爱的人突然去世更容易处理,可知A、C正确;只有B项没有提及。故选B。
小题5:推理题:根据最后一段中“But rather than drown ourselves in the sadness of our parting, we"ll focus on our hopes for a brighter future—for him, and for us.”但我们与其沉湎于分离所带来的哀伤中,倒不如把期盼聚焦于一个更光明的未来——为他,也为我们自己,可知作者态度是接受现实,并对未来怀有希望。故选A。
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When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late,but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about—creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
小题1:According to the passage, winners       .
A.blame themselves rather than others
B.meet with fewer difficulties in their lives
C.have responsible and able colleagues
D.deal with problems rather than blame others
小题2:The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.improveB.acceptC.avoid D.consider
小题3:When problems occur, winners take them as ______.
A.excuses for their failuresB.chances for self-development
C.challenges to their colleaguesD.barriers to greater power
小题4:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.A Winner’s Opportunity.B.A Winner’s Problem.
C.A Winner’s Secret.D.A Winner’s Achievement.

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Dealing with ADIS strengthens the bond of friendship, and encourages emotional and spiritual growth. Before October 16, 2011, I was the most      person in the world. I never      that anything bad could happen to me or my friends.
Then one day my best friend David pulled me aside and broke down in     . He said he was infected with ADIS and was __ _. David was only 17. I had never felt so      in my whole life.
As time went on, David became very ill. There was     could do but watch him weaken. This to me meant     was sure to come and all too quickly. I wasn’t ready to let him die. There were so many things that I wanted to do and say,       couldn’t find the words. I went to doctor after doctor with him, and saw him     so much. But I must keep a positive attitude    . So, in times of stress I pushed all my     aside and was strong for him.
Soon David was put in the     . This gave him the feeling that there was no more       left. He looked at me and said, “ Faye, I am dying; let’s     that. All I want you to do is to remember me,     life and be careful.” For the first time in front of him, I cried.
June 5, 2012     the end of David’s life. He went      . That was a comfort all in its own. In a way I was     that it was over, for he was no longer in pain.
It hasn’t been a year yet, but I am no longer that casual teenager. I now     people about ADIS, and David is still with me and always will be, in mind and    
小题1:
A.casualB.considerateC.determinedD.cautious
小题2:
A.hopedB.thoughtC.plannedD.sensed
小题3:
A.angerB.excitedC.ragsD.tears
小题4:
A.leavingB.goingC.dyingD.changing
小题5:
A.thoughtfulB.carefulC.meaninglessD.powerless
小题6:
A.somethingB.nothingC.anythingD.everything
小题7:
A.deathB.painC.illnessD.stress
小题8:
A.andB.soC.butD.or
小题9:
A.go overB.go throughC.go aboutD.go down
小题10:
A.for his goodB.at his convenienceC.to his creditD.in his place
小题11:
A.emotionsB.strengthsC.braveryD.happiness
小题12:
A.schoolB.hospitalC.ambulanceD.avenue
小题13:
A.cureB.treatmentC.courageD.hope
小题14:
A.suspectB.tolerate C.acceptD.reject
小题15:
A.possessB.enjoyC.respectD.create
小题16:
A.sighedB.signaledC.showed D.marked
小题17:
A.peacefullyB.graduallyC.patientlyD.steadily
小题18:
A.embarrassedB.shamefullyC.disappointedD.glad
小题19:
A.consultB.teaseC.educateD.entertain
小题20:
A.peaceB.knowledge C.spiritD.imagination

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Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I hadn’t even got a chance to enter the store before an African American woman approached me and asked if I would help her return an item. The item she has _____ was intended for her daughter, but she had already received a similar one. The lady _____ to exchange the item for something else in the store but she was told she needed an ID or the deal could not take place.
I went to the ____ with the woman so we could use my ID. The sales associate immediately started ______ her of asking the first random person she saw to help her. Although that was ___ , I didn’t understand why it mattered. After all, not everyone is given the opportunity to ____ an ID in this country.
Then, we asked to speak with a manager, who explained that there was no way to return the item without a receipt and then went on to say the woman could not ______ she purchased the item.
“If I , a young white female, were to enter the store and request you to make an exchange without a receipt, I would not be _____ the privilege--- as I have proof from the past.” I said. He must have realized at that moment what he had done, because he _____ to exchange the item.
There are many valuable lessons in the story. The first is to help a stranger in need. I hesitated when the woman asked for my help, but ______ in my hand I asked myself, “ Why not? What valid reasons do I usually have?” I had none, so I helped her.
The second lesson is not to judge a book by its ______. The woman looked poor, but she _____ the same treatment as anyone else does.
小题1:
A.purchasedB.shownC.lostD.mended
小题2:
A.managedB.wantedC.refusedD.promised
小题3:
A.counterB.departmentC.marketD.window
小题4:
A.warningB.informingC.remindingD.accusing
小题5:
A.wrongB.trueC.reasonableD.meaningful
小题6:
A.leaveB.payC.findD.obtain
小题7:
A.answerB.proveC.supportD.admit
小题8:
A.orderedB.askedC.deniedD.given
小题9:
A.agreedB.preparedC.failedD.remembered
小题10:
A.totallyB.graduallyC.hardlyD.quickly
小题11:
A.designB.coverC.contentD.price
小题12:
A.deservedB.requiredC.receivedD.appreciated

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Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, it    patience. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to    some action. You must first go where there are people. You won’t make friends staying home   .
Joining a club or group, talking to those who like the same things     you do is much easier. Or join someone      some activity.
Many people are    when talking to new people.   all, meeting strangers means seeing the unknown .And it’s human nature to feel a bit    about the unknown. Most of fears about       new people come from doubts about    .We imagine other people are    us——finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself      you are, and try to put the other at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.
Try to act self-confident even    you don’t feel that way when you    a room full of strangers. Walk tall and straight, look at other people directly and    .
If you see someone you’d like to    , say something. Don’t wait for      person to start a talk.
Just meeting someone      does not mean that you’ll make friends with that person.   is based on mutual(相互的) likings and “give and take”. It takes time to
  friendship.
小题1:
A.needs B.costsC.spendsD.wants
小题2:
A.makeB.takeC.doD.carry
小题3:
A.aloneB.yourselfC.lonelyD.with you
小题4:
A.thatB.whichC.asD.what
小题5:
A.withB.toC.onD.in
小题6:
A.shyB.excitedC.afraidD.worried
小题7:
A.AtB.ForC.AfterD.In
小题8:
A.unhappyB.usualC.upset D.unlucky
小题9:
A.talkingB.meetingC.visitingD.speaking
小题10:
A.yourselfB.himselfC.yourselvesD.ourselves
小题11:
A.talkingB.sayingC.laughingD.judging
小题12:
A.likeB.whatC.asD.that
小题13:
A.whenB.asC.ifD.what
小题14:
A.comeB.goC.enterD.step t5o
小题15:
A.smileB.laughC.cryD.jump
小题16:
A.talk aboutB.speak toC.say toD.call up
小题17:
A.otherB.the otherC.anotherD.others
小题18:
A.newB.youngC.oldD.little
小题19:
A.FriendshipB.RelationC.ConnectionD.Feeling
小题20:
A.startB.developC.keepD.Change

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Happiness is for everyone. You don" t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can" t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转的)door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
小题1:When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will ______.
A.laugh at youB.play jokes on you
C.quarrel with youD.help you up
小题2:What will your friends say to you when you make great progress?
A.Congratulations.B.Oh, so do I.
C.Good luck.D.It" s just so-so.
小题3:Which idea is NOT RIGHT according to the passage?
A.Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you.
B.You can get help from others when you make mistakes.
C.You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.
D.People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.
小题4:Which of the following is this passage about?
A.Bad luckB.Good luckC.HappinessD.Life.

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