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According to some researchers, you should not praise children for everything that they do. It does not help them build self-confidence. Most parents and teachers agree that praise can help increase children’s self-confidence — the more, the better. However, according to some researchers, only proper praise is good for children. If adults praise everything children do, it makes children look for praise all the time, not trying to do their best. "Teachers should not say things like ʽgood job’ or ʽnice work’ whenever a child does anything. They should encourage them to continue to improve," some researchers advise. Another idea is that children with high self-confidence are happier, and do better at school. About this, Marshall Duke, a researcher in children, says, "High self-confidence brought in by too much praise does not make children happier, get more, or become able to do more. Finding a child’s advantages and developing them can help build confidence more than too much praise can." Praise also loses its effect if it is given equally to all students. “It’s important to tell children the truth about what they’ve done. Honest feedback is far better than empty praise," Duke adds. "People have got into the habit of not telling children when they’re wrong. That makes it hard for them to deal with difficulties when they grow up. That’s just how the world is." 1.According to some researchers, if parents praise their children too much, their children will______. A.become strong B.increase self-confidence C.do better in their studies D.always look for praise 2.In order to help children build self-confidence, some researchers advise teachers to ______. A.make them live more happily B.let them do more difficult work C.encourage them to improve D.help them do better in school 3.Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A.Praise makes children become successful. B.The same praise for all children has no meaning. C.Children don’t know what they’re really good at. D.Duke thinks praise is more important than finding children’s strengths. 4.What is the last paragraph about? A.What children with high self-confidence are like. B.It’s important to have the habit of praising children. C.Children should know their mistakes as soon as possible. D.We should praise children honestly and tell them their mistakes.
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Two weeks ago, a 5-year-old girl named Sunshine Oelfke emptied out her piggy bank （存钱罐）onto the living room floor and immediately started counting． Her grandmother, Jackie Oelfke, thought she was playing as she carefully lined up the coins, but then she saw the girl put the coins into a plastic bag and place it in her backpack． "That aroused my curiosity," Jackie told CBS News． "Nobody messes with the piggy bank．" After observing Sunshine at work a few minutes longer, Jackie decided to find out why the little girl broke into her savings． "What are you doing with that money?" Jackie asked her granddaughter． "I'm taking it to school," Sunshine replied． The little girl finally stated the real reason why she needed the money． "I'm going to take it for milk money． My friend Layla doesn't get milk—her mom doesn't have milk money and I do．" Jackie's heart melted at Sunshine's words． Choked with strong feelings, Jackie held her sweet granddaughter tightly in her arms． Last week, Jackie and Sunshine met with her teacher, Rita Hausher, and handed her the﹩30 the kindergartner had saved． There are 20 kids in Sunshine's class and about half don't get milk． It costs ﹩0.45 a carton（纸盒）．The total adds up to about ﹩180 a month for every child in the class to have milk every day． After dropping Sunshine off at school, Jackie posted a tearful video on Facebook to explain her granddaughter's plan． To her surprise, dozens of people offered to donate toward the cause． Within a week, Jackie raised more than ﹩1，000． Now every student in Sunshine's class can get free milk for the rest of the year． Jackie said Sunshine doesn't see her kind act as a big deal． She was just trying to look out for her friends． "She doesn't understand the effect she's brought about," Jackie said． "But now she knows she can do whatever she puts her mind to．" 1.Why did Sunshine empty her piggy bank? A. She wanted to play with the coins． B. She needed to train her counting skills． C. She intended to pay for her friend's milk． D. She hoped to show off her savings in class． 2.How did Jackie feel upon hearing Sunshine's words？ A. Touched． B. Curious． C. Proud． D. Relieved． 3.In Jackie's eyes， what did Sunshine learn from the experience？ A. Many hands make light work． B. Two heads are better than one． C. A friend in need is a friend indeed． D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart． 4.What is the best title for this passage？ A. Jackie's Piggy Bank． B. Small Coins, Big Deeds． C. A Moved Grandmother． D. Piggy Bank and Carton Milk．
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Christian Eijkman, a Dutch doctor, left the Netherlands for the island of Java. Many people on the island had a disease called beri-beri. He was going there to try and find a cure. At first, Eijkman thought some kind of germ (细菌) caused beri-beri. He raised some chickens. He didn’t eat them, but made experiments on them. The local people were quite surprised at that. One day he noticed that his chickens became sick when they were fed the food most Javanese ate — refined white rice(精炼米). When he fed them with unrefined rice, also known as brown rice, they recovered. Eijkman realized that he had made an important discovery — that some things in food could prevent disease. These things were named vitamins. The Javanese were not getting enough vitamins because they had actually removed the part that contains vitamins. Later, other diseases were also found to be caused by the lack of vitamins in a person’s food. Today many people know the importance of vitamins and they make sure they have enough vitamins from the food they eat. If they don’t, they can also take vitamin pills. 1.The underlined word “cure” in Paragragh 1 probably means ______. A.a medical treatment B.a kind of vitamin C.a kind of germ D.a kind of rice 2.Why did Christian Eijkman raise some chickens? A.To eat them. B.To carry out his experiments. C.To give the Javanese a surprise. D.To make money by selling them. 3.We can learn from the passage that ______. A.beri-beri was caused by chickens B.the Javanese didn’t like vitamins C.Christian Eijkman’s experiment was successful D.the Javanese’s disease was caused by a kind of germ
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Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings ina historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic reasons—why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed? In my view, new architectural (建筑上的)styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not influence its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area. It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change. Although we have to respect people's feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice. 1.What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph? A.Some of them are not attractive. B.Most of them are too expensive to preserve. C.They are more pleasing than modern buildings. D.They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area. 2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author? A.We should reproduce the same old buildings. B.Buildings should not dominate their surroundings. C.Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in. D.No one understands why people speak against new buildings. 3.By "move things for ward" in the last paragraph, the author probably means "________". A.put things in a different place B.choose new architectural style C.rebuild old buildings in a new style D.respect people's feelings for historical buildings 4.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To explain why people dislike change. B.To warn that we could end up living in caves. C.To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings. D.To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.
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Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. ● Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeatit. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. 1. . ●Ask the other person to recite and repeat. 2. . After you've beenintroduced tosomeone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly foryou. Most people will be pleased by the effort you're making to learn their names. ● 3. Admitting that you can't remember someone's name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. "I'm working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?" ● Use associations. 4. . For example, you could make a mental note:"Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair." To reinforce (增强) your associations, write them on a small card as soonas possible. ● Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one.Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. 5. . Last names can come later． A.Go early. B.Admit you don't know C.Sometimes just a few people show up on time D.You can let other people help youremember their names E.Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names F.Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual G.You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial
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My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season. The first two _______ there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves. We sang _______ for them. They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them. As we were _______ on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them _______ off at the walls or floor. However, one lady _______ my eye. She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. They weren't the songs that we weresinging, at least they didn't _______ like that. As we got _______ with each festive song, she did aswell. Thelouder we got, the louder she got. _______ she was singing, she was also _______ out to us with her hands and body. Iknew that I should havegone over to her,but I thought that my ________ were to my students. People who worked at this center could ________ her, I thought. Just when I stopped feeling ________ about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about. Justin also ________ the samelady. The difference between usis that he ________ on her needs, but I didn't. During the last song, “Silent Night” , Justin walked over to her and held her hand. He looked this aged lady in her ________ and with his actions said, “You are important, and I will take my ________ to let you know that. This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. Then she touched his cheek with the other hand. Tears began to fall down her face. No ________ can completely describe that touching moment... It took a boy to teach me, a man, about ________ andlove. Justin's example of a complete, selfless attitude ________ another was a lesson that I willnever forget. He was the teacher thatday, and I consider myself ________ to have witnessed hislesson. 1.A.rooms B.buildings C.floors D.groups 2.A.bravely B.shyly C.madly D.beautifully 3.A.reading B.meeting C.gathering D.singing 4.A.stared B.shut C.paid D.put 5.A.looked B.caught C.escaped D.hurt 6.A.appear B.hear C.sound D.feel 7.A.louder B.nearer C.faster D.higher 8.A.Because B.As C.Since D.Though 9.A.moving B.reaching C.coming D.spreading 10.A.interests B.abilities C.feelings D.responsibilities 11.A.go by B.turn to C.care for D.rely on 12.A.afraid B.sure C.sorry D.scary 13.A.feared B.avoided C.helped D.noticed 14.A.called B.acted C.insisted D.kept 15.A.tears B.hands C.eyes D.face 16.A.time B.flower C.body D.cheek 17.A.expressions B.poems C.words D.songs 18.A.kindness B.happiness C.shyness D.illness 19.A.on B.towards C.at D.about 20.A.clever B.foolish C.right D.lucky
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根据下面各句句意及汉语提示词，写出该单词的正确形式（每空一词）。 1.You should____________ (克服) difficulties, then you’ll succeed. 2.She ____________ (挣扎) in the water for several minutes and at last she was saved by aPLA man. 3.Prepare the food in____________ (提前), because we’ll invite some guests home tonight. 4.The boy was to ____________ (责备) by his mother for breaking glasses. 5.Chairman Mao____________ (宣布) the founding of the people’s Republic of China in 1949. 6.The strange woman madea deep i____________ onme. 7.I got this book by c____________ at a second-hand bookshop. 8.After doing a lot of experiments, finally he draws a c____________ . 9.Kids d____________ on their parents for foodand clothing when they are young. 10.When you travel to a city, you’d better find a g____________ toshow you around.
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Here are some 1. (suggestion) for you, which may help you enjoy your school life better. As senior high school students, you will be living a very busy life. So first of all, you should arrange your time 2. (proper). You'd better make a timetable so that you know when to study, exercise and rest. Only in this way can you make good use 3. every minute. Besides, while in school, it is wise 4. (develop) a pleasant relationship with teachers and classmates. When you have a problem you can't work out alone, you'd better turn to your teachers 5. classmates for help. Furthermore, be confident. Laughter is better than tears and 6. (angry). Smile at life, and it will shine on you. Last but not least, take an active part in activities at school, 7. will give you good chances to make friends and challenge 8. (you). I hope the suggestions above will help you go through a rich and 9. (color) school life. I’m sure that a beautiful future 10. (wait) for you.
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假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及到一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上改正后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处）不计分。 Dear Mary, I have a good news to tell you. The well-known Chinese opera, Hua Mulan, will put on in the theatre in Saturday afternoon. It is based on a story about a young girl calling Hua Mulan, which replaces her father to join the army in disguise (伪装) as a manand defends her country. It is good worth watching. Would you like to go with me? I know you show great interests in Beijing Opera. I’m sure what you will like it. By the way, we can have some local snacks after the performance. Please let me know if you were able to come. Looking forward to hear from you soon. Yours, Li Hua
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假如你是学生会主席李华，你校即将举行一年一度的“校园书展（a campus book fair）”活动，其目的是给同学们提供一个交换、利用图书的机会。请你用英语写信给你的加拿大笔友Mike，介绍此次活动的有关活动并征求他的建议。内容应包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 活动内容：买书、卖书、交换图书； 3. 活动意义。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总次数。 Dear Mike, How are you doing these days? _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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