Bad behavior is something that most people don’t want to tolerate. However, we have had to tolerate it more and more with each passing year. There seems to be no concern for other people’s feelings; nor do we seem to care about other people’s property. We live in an age where saying what is on our minds has priority over any harm that it might do.
There are ways to deal with bad behavior in modern times, though. Too many of us let bad behavior go because we don’t want to rock the boat. This is the time that you should rock the boat and rock it hard. Let people know that you expect it to change. That is the key to dealing with bad behavior. If it continues, take the proper action for the situation you are in. If you have developed the habit of bad behavior, take a hard look at it and then change it. You can’t expect others to behave well if you aren’t willing to look at your own bad behavior and change it.
If you don’t have control over anything in a situation, just walk away from it and move on to something that you do have control over. You needn’t feel ashamed of that. Besides, you must stand firm in what you believe. You can’t control what other people do, but you can control what you do about it. You can’t go wrong if you stand firm in what you believe. Understanding your responsibility is also important. Don’t try to take on the responsibility for other people’s behavior. Take care of what you have to and do it in the way you know it should be done. The rest will take care of itself.
Bad behavior is on the rise with more and more people behaving badly without having to pay any consequences. Worry about how you behave rather than how others behave. Pretty soon, it just may catch on.
小题1:It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that _____________.| A．bad behavior is common today | | B．bad behavior is sure to hurt people deeply | | C．people behave badly because of carelessness | | D．people are more understanding than before |
小题2:When dealing with people’s bad behavior, you are advised to ____________.| A．fight it bravely whenever it happens | | B．ignore it if it is beyond your control | | C．let it go to avoid trouble | | D．make people feel ashamed of their bad behavior |
小题3:Why do many people behave badly according to the passage?| A．Because bad behavior is often ignored. | | B．Because people are often influenced by others. | | C．Because people aren’t punished for their bad behavior. | | D．Because people haven’t realized its consequences. |
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小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:C |
试题分析：本文叙述了现在人们的身上普遍都有一些坏的行为，尽管在现代的社会有许多方式来改变这种坏的行为，可是人们往往不去改变它，如果自己有这种不好的行为，也不想其他的人行为端正。如果在你处理别人的不好行为时，是你自己所不能控制的就不要再管了，最后短文指出之所以这种不好的行为存在，是因为有这种行为的人没有受到惩罚。
小题1:推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可推知坏行为是普遍存在的，故选A。
小题2:细节理解题。根据If you don’t have control over anything in a situation, just walk away from it and move on to something that you do have control over. 在处理别人的不好行为，如果不在你的掌控之内，就不理它，故选B。
小题3:细节理解题。根据Bad behavior is on the rise with more and more people behaving badly without having to pay any consequences.许多人有不好的行为，是因为他们没有因为他们的不好行为而得到惩罚，故选C。
点评：推理判断题需要考生正确的阅读短文对语篇有个整体的把握。会根据语句之间的逻辑关系、段内的语义关系及篇章的语义关系，从段落、篇章的角度理解文章的主旨、作者的观点和态度。做此类试题要善于抓住某一段话中的关键信息，即某些关键词或短语去分析、推理、判断，利用逆向思维或正面推理，从而推断出这句话所隐含的深层含义。 |
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It was blazing hot, just like most July days. I stepped into a tiny ice-cream shop to cool off with a
chocolate ice-cream. It was an old woman bent over a table near the door. Her back was so badly twisted that her face nearly touched the tabletop. I sat down facing her a couple of tables away.
“Poor woman,” I thought, “What does she get out of life? Why God let people live so long past their prime?”
As I thought, another aged lady entered the shop and sat down with her. Soon the two of them were talking about childhood days. They talked of how little the shop had changed in 70 years... In minutes, the two of them were trembling with laughter.
I looked again at the first woman, then in the mirror on a nearby wall, catching a picture of myself. I was wearing a dirty shirt. She was well dressed in white, her hands sparking with gold rings. I was sad. She was laughing, smiling. I was putting the pieces of my life together. She had millions of wonderful memories to recall. I sat alone. She was sharing the day with a good friend. I was secretly worried about getting old. She was old, but it wasn’t hurting her.
As I left the shop, I thought of my foolish question about God letting people live past their prime. Why, that woman was more alive, more sensitive to life than I was. Age has not bent her spirit.
小题1:From the passage we know that the ice-shop _________.| A．changed a lot in the past | B．had only a couple of tables | | C．started its business 70 years ago. | D．had only women shoppers. |
小题2:What is the meaning of the underlined word “prime” in this passage?| A．miserable life | | B．wonderful experience | | C．long career | | D．time of great strength, beauty, vigor(活力) |
小题3: The writer implies all of the following except that _________.| A．the old lady had lived a full and satisfying life | | B．the writer had more problems than the old lady | | C．the old lady was very lonely and sad | | D．the old lady had learned to enjoy the simple things in life |
小题4: Which of the following is the conclusion the writer made about the old lady?| A．She was more alive and sensitive to life than the writer. | | B．She considered the young man pitiable. | | C．She was to be pitied for her old age. | | D．People should not be allowed to live when they are too old. |
小题5:Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?| A．To tell us the life of old people | | B．To show that old age does not mean being short of spirit. | | C．To show the difference between the old and the young. | | D．To make the reader have a pity on the old people. |
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项选项的标号涂黑。
A young student was one day taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw 21 in the path a pair of old shoes, which they 22 belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by.
The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a 23 : we will hide his shoes and wait to see his 24 when he cannot find them.”
“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the 25 of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure 26 the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch 27 the discovery affects him.”
The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by.
The poor man soon finished his work, and came 28 the field to the path where he had left his shoes. While 29 his foot into one of his shoes, he 30 something hard, 31 he bent down and found the coin. Astonishment and 32 were seen upon his face. He then looked around himself on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and went on to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was 33 on finding the other coin. His feelings 34 him; he fell upon his 35 , looked up to heaven and thanked God aloud.
The student stood there 36 affected, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now,” said the professor, “are you not much better 37 than if you had played your 38 trick?” The youth replied, “You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget. I feel now the 39 of those words, which I never understood before: It is more blessed to 40 than to receive.”
| 小题1: | | A．sitting | B．lying | C．hiding | D．laying |
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| 小题2: | | A．imagined | B．expected | C．supposed | D．recognized |
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| 小题3: | | A．trick | B．role | C．part | D．game |
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| 小题4: | | A．impatience | B．puzzlement | C．pity | D．disappointment |
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| 小题5: | | A．expense | B．risk | C．need | D．poverty |
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| 小题6: | | A．in reply to | B．in response to | C．by means of | D．by way of |
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| 小题8: | | A．across | B．around | C．through | D．towards |
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| 小题9: | | A．rising | B．rushing | C．slipping | D．sliding |
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| 小题10: | | A．found | B．noticed | C．kicked | D．felt |
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| 小题12: | | A．wonder | B．admiration | C．guilt | D．anxiety |
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| 小题13: | | A．advanced | B．improved | C．progressed | D．doubled |
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| 小题14: | | A．grasped | B．overcame | C．inspired | D．sank |
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| 小题15: | | A．knees | B．hands | C．feet | D．legs |
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| 小题16: | | A．generally | B．fairly | C．deeply | D．naturally |
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| 小题17: | | A．excited | B．satisfied | C．touched | D．pleased |
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| 小题18: | | A．intended | B．required | C．wanted | D．interested |
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| 小题19: | | A．fact | B．truth | C．reality | D．faith |
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| 小题20: | | A．reward | B．win | C．give | D．send |
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However, fear can be a good thing. It is a natural, healthy reaction to danger. In fact, sometimes we are afraid of things that aren’t dangerous, such as public speaking, failing a test, or being rejected. These unhealthy fears can keep us from fulfilling our dreams. So how can we successfully face our fears?
First, admit what you fear and then share it with someone you trust. Perhaps you worry that others would look down on you if they know what you fear, but you might be surprised at how many other people share the same fears. Learning you are not the only one who fears something will give you self-esteem(自尊心) a push. Second, ask yourself,“What is the worst-case scenario（最坏的情况）?”This question can help you gain perspective（洞察力）.If you think about it, the worst might not be that bad, after all. Compared with the fear of losing a contest or being turned down, the regret of having missed opportunities can be even harder to bear. Even worse, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Finally, take small steps toward conquering your fears. If you fear public speaking, start by giving a small talk to a few people. If your talk doesn’t go well, try again. Each small success will increase your confidence and persistence is one of the keys to success.
You might never completely conquer your fear of certain things, but what is important is that you can bring yourself to do what you fear. True bravery is feeling afraid but doing what you have to do anyway. It’s also true that you struggle with fear and don’t let your fears stop you from getting the most out of life.
小题1:This passage mainly discusses .| A．the harm of fear to success | B．varieties of fear | | C．ways to handle fear | D．necessity of fear |
小题2:In the writer’s opinion, what might be even worse than losing a contest?| A．Being turned down by others. | | B．Forgetting what to say in public speaking. | | C．Sharing ideas with others. | | D．Missing an opportunity. |
小题3:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?| A．Not everything we are afraid of is dangerous. | | B．It’s encouraged to share your fear with others. | | C．It’s difficult to overcome some fears. | | D．What you fear should be worse than what you think. |
小题4:It can be learned from the passage that a really courageous person .| A．does what is necessary to do | | B．always achieves what he or she wants | | C．has no fear in his or her life | | D．never loses a contest |
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I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3rd graders writing, language, and literature, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders public speaking, 9th and 10th graders basketball, and piano lessons. I found teaching the children was the most rewarding experience of my life. They are really fast learners and really have an interest in knowledge. It was easy to get on with such polite, well-mannered, and hard-working students. They dream big and I only hope that I can continue to be a part of helping them achieve their goals.
As far as my day-to-day living went, I was perfectly comfortable here and came to consider it as a second home. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff could not have been nicer.
In addition, I really appreciated the support of all the teachers. They were so welcoming and kind that it truly cleared away my fears and culture shock. They often gave me advice and befriended me and I owe much to them for their warmth.
I honestly feel that Shanti Bhavan is the most beautiful place on earth. It has love and learning, and I am very sad to be leaving. I am looking forward to my return to this newly found family as soon as possible. Thank you so much Miss Beena and Mrs. Law for all of your love and support. The experience that I worked with them will always come into my mind. This has been the greatest experience of my life.
小题1:What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．Kids liked basketball lessons best. | | B．Kids at Shanti Bhavan helped the author a lot. | | C．The author is a fast learner and dreams big. | | D．The author taught different lessons at the same time. |
小题2:What does the author think of the students at Shanti Bhavan?| A．Generous | B．Clever | C．Brave | D．Funny |
小题3:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s day-to-day living at Shanti Bhavan?| A．Lonely | B．Simple | C．Disappointed | D．Comfortable |
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?| A．The author will come back soon. | | B．The author has decided to settle at Shanti Bhavan. | | C．The author once felt uneasy at Shanti Bhavan. | | D．The author was forced to come to Shanti Bhavan at first. |
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并从答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
I sat in the all-too-quiet waiting room of the cancer center, counting the minutes until my treatment. I thought I"d 36 it two years ago, but it was back. After my 37 diagnosis, Nom and Dad had driven more than l,200 miles from their home to be with me for three 38 while I was getting over from 39 and chemotherapy(化疗). When the cancer returned last, they, once again, 40 it here , too. They waited for hours while I received my treatments------Dad with his 41 and Mom with a magazine.
But now, they were 42 in Westlake.
My children are 43 and my four brothers live far from my home outside Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. I knew 44 of them would come if asked, but I didn"t want to 45 them,even with the intense 46 I felt.
I 47 picked one of the magazines on the end table beside me and couldn"t help wishing my 48 were there inside. One publication caught my 49 , a magazine I liked best and had 50 to ages ago. I couldn"t tell you the last time when I"d read an issue. I 51 it up and I started right in with the letters to the 52 .
"I love 53 my copy every month," the first letter began. The author mentioned a daughter who 54 in Clinton, Pennsylvania. Huh, that"s funny. I thought. That"s my town! I read the letter to the end, where my 55 fell upon the author"s signature:
"Thank you, Margie and Tom Parrish, Westlake, Louisiana"
Alone? Hardly. Margie and Tom-or as I call them, Mom and Dad-were right beside me,even now.
| 小题1: | | A．treated | B．beaten | C．infected | D．operated |
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| 小题2: | | A．first | B．terrible | C．invisible | D．last |
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| 小题3: | | A．days | B．months | C．years | D．hours |
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| 小题4: | | A．illness | B．hospital | C．work | D．surgery |
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| 小题5: | | A．made | B．put | C．hoped | D．arrived |
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| 小题6: | | A．pen | B．glasses | C．Bible | D．smile |
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| 小题7: | | A．in hospital | B．back home | C．at work | D．in town |
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| 小题8: | | A．youn | B．caring | C．struggling | D．full-grown |
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| 小题10: | | A．scare | B．disappoint | C．surprise | D．trouble |
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| 小题11: | | A．loneliness | B．pride | C．happiness | D．anger |
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| 小题12: | | A．half-heartedly | B．carefully | C．seriously | D．anxiously |
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| 小题13: | | A．brothers | B．children | C．friends | D．parents |
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| 小题14: | | A．thought | B．mind | C．eye | D．hand |
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| 小题15: | | A．referred | B．subscribed | C．turned | D．contributed |
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| 小题16: | | A．put | B．picked | C．set | D．broke |
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| 小题17: | | A．editor | B．writer | C．producer | D．reader |
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| 小题18: | | A．editing | B．sending | C．receiving | D．organizing |
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| 小题19: | | A．studied | B．worked | C．died | D．lived |
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| 小题20: | | A．gaze | B．touch | C．thought | D．sense |
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