A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.
1.From the first paragraph we know that __________.
A. a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change
B. people spend countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits
C. none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful
D. though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits
2.The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ________.
A. it is not easy to get rid of bad habits
B. there is a long way and a short way
C. something dangerous may happen
D. we must cut it in a short time.
3.According to the reading, if you want to get rid of your habits, you have to _____.
A. talk to others when you are in low spirits
B. know why you do what you do
C. finish your homework first
D. spend less time on the Internet
4.Which of the following does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?
A. You are punished later.
B. Making people around you feel unhappy.
C. You feel a little better after shouting at others.
D. You leave your homework at home by accident.
5.The main purpose of this passage is to __________.
A. introduce and describe B. complain（埋怨）and disagree
C. explain and advise D. discuss and argue（争论）
Many people have a fear(害怕) of public speaking. According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people. This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability. The following will help you to make a speech better.
Write note cards. Write main ideas on your cards. Don’t write details. Put in some fun facts, questions, and other activities on the cards to share with the class. Don’t look at your note cards for a long time while speaking. If necessary, you’re only going to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every word.
Smile at your class. When it comes time to speak, there’s nothing that draws your class into your speech than a good old-fashioned smile. Be happy, because you’re about to teach your class something they didn’t know before. Studies have shown that smiles are infections. That means once you smile, it’s hard for everyone else not to smile. So if you want your speech to go off well, smile. That will make everyone smile and maybe those smiles will make you actually smile.
Make eye contact. Nothing is more boring than listening to a speaker who looks at the floor or at note cards. Relax. Your class is made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time. Talk the same way now. Have a look at every person in the classroom at least once. That way, everyone will feel like you’re communicating with them. Also, you know you’ll look like what you’re talking about.
Use hand motions. Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested. It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.
1.According to the passage, ______ of people might fear to speak in public.
A. 100 percent B. 75 percent
C. 50 percent D. 25 percent
2.How many points are mentioned in the passage?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
3.In Paragraph 3 of the passage, “smiles are infections” means ______.
A. smiles can be passed on
B. it’s hard to smile
C. smiles keep people fit
D. people should smile every day
4. Which picture matches the last paragraph best?
5. The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. a boy’s speech in class
B. how to write note cards
C. the fear of public speaking
D. how to make a speech better
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“A friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” Sometimes in 1ife，you find a special friend:
Someone who changes your just by being part of it；
Someone who makes you laugh until you can’t ；
Someone who makes you believe that there really is in the world；
Someone who convinces(使相信) you that there really is an door just waiting for you to open it. This is Forever Friendship．
When you’re , and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend you up in spirits and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and .
Your forever friend gets you the hard times and the sad times．If you turn and walk away, your forever friend ． If you 1ose your way，your forever friend guides you，encourages you，holds your and tells you that everything is going to be OK．
And if you such a friend, you fee1 happy，because you not worry．You have a forever friend for life，and forever has no .
A true friend is someone who gives you a hand and touches your heart．
Remember： happens，happens for a reason．
How many people have eight true friends in fact? Hardly I know．But some of us have all right friends and good friends．
1.A. food B. time C. 1ife D. work
2.A. think B. stop C. harm D. offer
3.A. good B. health C. human D. scenery
4.A. unpacked B. unlocked C. unfixed D. unborn
5.A. high B. above C. up D. down
6.A. 1ifts B. shuts C. catches D. stands
7.A. natural B. full C. funny D. proud
8.A. around B. below C. through D. beside
9.A. leaves B. travels C. moves D. follows
10.A. head B. hand C. heart D. back
11.A. help B. treat C. find D. warn
12.A. need B. must C. may D. have
13.A. job B. end C. top D. goa1
14.A. however B. whoever C. whatever D. wherever
15.A. someone B. everyone C. none D. Anyone
It was in the meeting room we had the fashion show.
A. where B. that C. which D. /
Although Nancy and Lily act differently, they remain .
A. but; the best friends B. yet; the best friends
C. but ; the same hobby D. then ; different interest
— Do you have any performance at the party?
— Since I am good at violin, I .
A. have played the violin B. will play the violin
C. played violin D. will play violin
