The size and shape（外形）of your ears show your character（性格）more than any other part of the face. Other parts of the face change shapes as we get older，but ears do not change their shapes. They only change in size.
Reading people’s character from their ears is a very old science. In the past people thought that a person’s ears with colour was dangerous. They also thought that the shape of the ears showed if a person was musical or not. Today，too，many people believe that the size and shape of the ears help you know if a person is musical.
Ears are all different，and each different thing has a meaning. Next time you look at a person，see if his or her ears are large，medium-size，or small. Look at the lobes（耳垂）.Do they stick to the face? Ears that are always red mean that a person may get angry easily. Ears that are always cold and nearly white colour mean that a person has a nervous（神经质）character.
1. Reading people’s character from their ears is____________ .
A．only for music B．an old idea C．very new D．a good way to talk with others
2. When a baby is born,___________ .
A．his / her ears are red B．his / her ears will not change all the life
C．his / her ears will not change in shape D．he / she will get large ears
3. When one’s ears are red，it means_____________ .
A．he is a kind man B．he is very happy
C．he may get angry easily D．he drinks too much
4. Which may be the best title of the article?___________.
A.Looking at a person in the right way. B.Ears and colours.
C.The change of ears. D.Ears and characters
5.If you look at someone’s ears，the right way is____________ .
A．to look at his face，ears and nose
B．to look at the size，colour，and shape
C．to look at his mouth，eyes and nose
D．to look at the hair，eyes and colour[
People ___1_____ under different star signs have different ways of ____2____ sorry.
Aries: Arians think they are lovely and gentle and it is __3______ for them to do the wrong things and they will never hurt ___4_____. So they will only say a ___15_____ sorry for t heir mistakes.
Gemini: Geminis think they will never make a mistake and they are right forever. So they will never really apologize (道歉) for __6______. But when they know it, they would rather (宁愿) do ___7_____.
Leo: Leos are a group of pleasant people. When they are trying to apologize, they will buy flowers, put up sorry posters and so on. It is ___8_____.
Virgo: Virgos will first formally set aside (留出) a time and date. Then they will get ready to ___9_____ their mistakes. At last, they will ___10_____ a formal article and read it out. Sometimes their true apologies ___11_____ good articles.
Scorpio: Scorpios are formal and think that making ___12____ apology is more formal. So instead of just saying sorry, they will send a formal mail or send a card.
Sagittarius: Sagittarians don’t believe in apologizing. For them, it is ___13_____ to make a mistake and saying sorry is just ___14_____. Interestingly, even if others make mistakes, they are very cool and will not ___15_____ the apologies from others.
( ) 1 .A. bore B. was born C. born D. were born
( ) 2 .A. says B. saying C. said D. say
( ) 3 .A. necessary B. important C. impossible D. unable
( ) 4. A. the other B. other C. others D. another
( ) 5. A. hard B. simple C. good D. possible
( ) 6 .A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
( ) 7 .A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
( ) 8 .A. great B. fun C. exciting D. amazing
( ) 9 .A. say about B. talk about C. tell D. speak
( ) 10 .A .make B. do C. write D. send
( ) 11. A. like B. sound like C. likes D. sound
( ) 12 .A. a B. an C. the D. /
( ) 13 .A. right B. natural C. true D. easy
( ) 14 .A. useless B. unnecessary C. wrong D. shame
( ) 15 .A. wait for B. stand for C. care for D. search for
You’d better _______smoking, ______you will get ill.
A. go on; so B. give up; and C. give up; or D. give in; so
The long story made him ________.
A. feels sleepy B. feel sleeping C. feels sleeping D. feel sleepy
What is your favorite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist (乐观者), a leader or an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grey and blue? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined(有决心的). You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists(心理学家)tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference (爱好), and the effect that colours have on human beings(人类).They tell us that we don't choose our favorite colour as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing(压抑的). Light and bright colours make people not only happier but also more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark grey .
Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colourful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colours they like and dislike. And don't forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief or a lampshade(灯罩).
1.According to this passage, ________.
A.one can choose his colour preference
B.one is born with his colour preference
C.one's colour preference is changeable
D.one has to choose his favourite colour as he can see clearly
2.If one enjoys life, one is sure to prefer________.
A. red to yellow B. blue to orange
C. red to grey D. blue to yellow
3.The main idea of this passage is ________.
A.one's color preference show one's character
B.you can brighten your life with wonderful colours
C.psychologists have been studying the meaning of colour preference
D.one's color preference has something to do with his character and colours have effects on human beings
4.The writer believes that in realizing the four modernizations(四个现代化) of our country, we need more people who love ________.
A.yellow B.red C.green D.black
5.“I'm feeling black.” means “________ ”.
A.I am feeling well. B.I am very happy.
C.I am excited. D.I am depressed
For several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshopping—watching TV and buying things by phone.Now teleshopping is starting in Europe (欧洲).In a number of European countries, people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes, jewelry, food, toys, and many other things.
Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden, for example.The biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European countries, and in one year it made ＄100 million.In France there are two teleshopping channels, and the French spend about ＄20 million a year to buy things through these channels.
In Germany, until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for 1 hour every day.Then the government allowed (允许) more telepshopping.Other channels can open for telebusiness, including (包括) the largest American teleshopping company and a 24hour teleshopping company.German businessmen are hoping this new teleshopping will help them sell more things.
Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their homes.With all the problems of traffic in the cities, this is an important reason.But at the same time, other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping.They call teleshopping “junk (垃圾) on the air”.Many Europeans usually worry about the quality (质量) of the things for sale on TV.Good quality is important to them, and they believe they cannot be sure about the quality of the things on TV.
The need for high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be different from the American companies.They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell.They will also have to work harder to sell things that the buyers cannot touch or see in person.
1.Teleshopping is ____ in Europe.
A.not popular B.growing C.not possible D.cheap
2.People like teleshopping because it is ____ .
A.American B.cheaper C.easier D.more popular
3.Some Europeans don't like teleshopping because they ____ .
A.don't like to buy things B.don't watch TV
C.believe the things sold on TV are expensive
D.think the things sold on TV are bad quality
4.In Germany, teleshopping may ____ .
A.help businessmen get more money B.keep the shops open longer
C.have fewer buyers D.bring better TV programmes
5.The best title of this passage is ____ .
A.American Teleshopping B.Teleshopping Companies
C.Teleshopping in Europe D.Teleshopping—Junk on the Air
