The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.
—Thomas Macaulay
Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs. Nanette O'Neill gave an arithmetic _______to our class. When the papers were marked she discovered that twelve boys had made exactly the _______ mistakes throughout the test.
There is nothing really new about_______in exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs. O'Neill_______even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to________after class. I was one of the twelve.
Mrs. O'Neill asked______ questions, and she didn't _______ us either. Instead, she wrote on the blackboard the ______words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to_______ these words into our exercise-books one hundred times.
I don't _______about the other eleven boys. Speaking for_______I can say :it was the most important single_______of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay's words, they_______seem to me the best yardstick(准绳), because they give us a _______to measure ourselves rather than others.
_____of us are asked to make_______decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us are called upon daily to make a great many personal decisions._______the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket_______turned over to the policeman? Should the_______change received at the store be forgotten or returned? Nobody will know except_______. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always better to live with someone you respect.
1.A. paper B. problem C. test D. lesson
2.A. easy B. funny C. same D. serious
3.A. lying B. cheating C. guessing D. discussing
4.A. didn't B. did C. would D. wouldn't
5.A. come B. leave C. apologize D. remain
6.A. no B. certain C. many D. more
7.A. excuse B. reject C. help D. scold
8.A. following B. common C. above D. unusual
9.A. repeat B. copy C. put D. get
10.A. worry B. know C. hear D. talk
11.A. myself B. ourselves C. themselves D. herself
12.A. chance B. incident C. lesson D. memory
13.A. even B. almost C. always D. still
14.A. way B. sentence C. choice D. reason
15.A. All B. Few C. Some D. None
16.A. quick B. wise C. great D. personal
17.A. Would B. Must C. Should D. Need
18.A. and B. or C. then D. but
19.A. extra B. small C. some D. necessary
20.A. me B. us C. you D. them
How to remember your passwords
Remembering and then forgetting your passwords can be a frustrating business, and one that contributes to more than half of calls made to helplines. 1. Once you have reset your password, you’re going to need to remember that one too. Follow our tips on breaking the password-frustration cycle.
2.
We often create so many user IDs but there are only a small number of passwords that you really need to remember. It’s important for you to remember your banking and email passwords, but do you really need to worry about your occasional eBay visit? If you can commit(交付) just a few to memory, you can hand the rest over to a password keeper to do the remembering for you.
Sign up for a password keeping service
3. You just need to encrypt(加密) your data and keep it in a safe server. Many password keepers require you to remember just one master password, which will give you access to the accounts you have chosen.
Write them down
“Just keep them in a safe place, such as a locked box,” says Internet security blogger Bruce Schneider. 4. Thus, it isn’ t entirely discouraged and can be an efficient back-up plan when all else fails.
Work on your memory
5. Practicing memory techniques or making certain lifestyle changes, including reducing stress, might just prevent you from having to make that frustrating password phone call ever again.
A. Download a mobile password app.
B. Of course, it doesn’t just stop there.
C. Try to make a note of your passwords.
D. Work out which passwords matter most.
E. Put your money into different accounts.
F. It will remember your passwords for you.
G. Many exercises can help improve your memory.
The Healthy Habits Survey shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.
1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?
·Finding: A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.
·Step: Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.
2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?
·Finding: Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day---half of the number doctors recommend.
·Step: We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day---often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.
3. How often do you think about fighting germs?
· Finding: Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.
· Step: Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge（海绵）that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.
1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?
·Finding: A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.
·Step: Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.
2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?
·Finding: Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day---half of the number doctors recommend.
·Step: We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day---often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.
3. How often do you think about fighting germs?
· Finding: Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.
· Step: Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge（海绵）that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.
1.What is found out about American seniors?
A. Most of them have good habits.
B. Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.
C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected.
D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day
2.Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands .
A. eight times a day B. three times a day
C. four times a day D. twice a day
3.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. We should keep from touching our faces.
B. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth.
C. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.
D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.
4.The text probably comes from .
A. a guide book B. a popular magazine
C. a book review D. an official document
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many laws are introduced in the speech?
A. Three. B. Five. C. Four.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Shopping. B. Crossing the road. C. Drinking.
3.Whom is the speaker giving advice to?
A. Travelers to the country. B. Women who travel with children.
C. Children under 16 years old.
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. If you need help, please turn to your teachers.
B. People drive on the left in this country.
C. It is against the law for anyone to buy cigarettes or tobacco.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why is the woman inviting the man to the dinner party?
A. Because he is the chairman. B. Because he is a doctor.
C. Because he helped her with her paper.
2.When is the dinner party to be held?
A. At 7：00 o’clock. B. At 6：30 on Saturday C. A little after 7：00 o’clock.
3.Who is Elizabeth?
A. Dr Vincent’s wife. B. Another doctor. C. The woman’s close friend.
4.What does the man think of the woman?
A. She has no reason to hold a dinner party.
B. She deserves to have a party after her hard work.
C. She hasn’t worked hard enough.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who are the speakers?
A. A passer-by and a policeman. B. A passer-by and a driver.
C. A passenger and a taxi driver.
2.What is the woman’s house number?
A. 3023. B. 1323 C. 4023
3.Why can’t the man turn left?
A. It is rush hour. B. It is a one-way street. C. The street is too narrow.
