We often focus on building relationships with others so that we forget the essential first step: being friends of ourselves. That is the crucial first step if we are to have good relationships with others. How can we have good relationships with others if we don't even have good relationship with ourselves? The problem might be worse than we expect. Maybe we don't like ourselves without realizing it.
For example, maybe you have made mistakes in the past which you feel bad about. You might be disappointed with yourself on why you could make such mistakes. Even if that happened in distant past, your subconscious (潜意识) mind still has a reason not to like yourself.
You might wish that you were born in different family, or that you have different background. Maybe you could not accept the fact that you are not as lucky as others, who seem to get whatever they want effortlessly because of their background.
You might have some personal traits that you don't like. For example, you may be an introvert ( 内向的人) and you don't like it; you wish you are an extrovert (外向的人).
Your achievements relate to others. They might have better achievements than you, and no matter how hard you tried, it might seem impossible for you to match them. You might then think that it's because you are not smart enough or don't have enough talents.
Is there anything that resonates (产生共鸣) with you? All these give reasons to you not to like yourself. That in turn makes it difficult for you to be a good friend to yourself.
Fortunately, there are always things you can do to fix the situation. Here are some tips:
1. Forgive yourself.
2. Accept things you can't change.
3. Focus on your strengths.
4. Write your success stories.
5. Stop comparing yourself with others.
6. Always be true to yourself.
59. The underlined word "traits" in the fourth paragraph probably means
A. particular qualities B. some disadvantages
C. special abilities D. training courses
60. One can't be friends with himself because
A. he won't forgive others' mistakes
B. he dislikes his background
C. he accepts some of his personal traits
D. he is proud of himself
61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Resonating is very important for making friends.
B. How to make friends with ourselves is very difficult.
C. Writing your success contributes to stopping comparing with others.
D. Realizing your own advantages and good is good to you.
62. Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
A. It's normal to make mistakes, so do yourself a favor by giving yourself forgiveness.
B. You will feel much relaxed if you treat things you can't change the way they are.
C. It's useless to compare yourself with others.
D. If you have a good family, you'll make friends with yourself.
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch can be found in Arches National Park in Utah, USA. The arch stands alone at a height of 52 feet and is considered one of Utah's most important landmarks. In 2002, the Olympic torch passed through this arch to mark the beginning of the winter games.
Wave Rock
This 15-meter high and 110-meter long impressive natural rock formation is located in Western Australia. It looks like a large, smooth wave ready to break. Algae(海藻）grow on the surface of Wave Rock.
The Wave
The Wave is located on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, Arizona, USA. This incredible formation can be reached by hiking approximately 4.8 kilometers, making the round trip to and from The Wave a nearly 9.7-kilometer hike that climbs about 107 meters in altitude.
James Bond Island
James Bond Island can be found in Aohang-Nga National Park in Thailand. The needle-shaped rock formation was named James Bond Island because it was featured in a 1974 Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun.
Devil's Tower
The formation known as Devil's Tower can be found in Wyoming, USA. Also known as Bear Tower, the rock formation is actually the neck of a volcano. It rises 386 meters above the surrounding land and the top of it is 1.558 meters above sea level.
The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is located in Northern Ireland and has a series of over 40,000 columns made of basalt(玄武岩). Each column is connected and the formation is believed to be a result of volcanic ash. Believe it or not, when this formation was first discovered, scientists argued as to how it was formed. Some thought it was natural, others thought it was manmade, and some thought that perhaps it had been created by a giant!
Bryce Canyon National Park
One of the most impressive rock formations in the world is the Bryce Canyon in Utah, USA. It is a national park and despite its name, it is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater( 圆形竞技场）created by erosion.
Pierce Rock
This rock formation is one of the largest natural arches in the world. This natural arch named Pierce Rock is an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. It is 433 meters long,90 meters wide, and 88 meters at its highest point.
55. Which of the following rock formations is located in Asia?
A. Wave Rock. B. James Bond Island
C. The Giant's Causeway. D. Pierce Rock.
56. Which of the following rock formations is related to a volcano?
A. The Wave B. Devil's Tower.
C. Bryce Canyon National park. D. Pierce Rock.
57. Which of the following words can best describe the rock formations?
A. Impressive. B. Unexpected.
C. Surprising. D. Unexceptional.
58. According to the passage, the scientists once argued with regard to__________at first.
A. why Pierce Rock was so featured
B. when Bryce Canyon National park came into being
C. what on earth these formations are connected with
D. how the Giant's Causeway was formed
第二节完形填空(共20小题，每小题1．5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mobile phones are everywhere. It seems that no one can 31 without one. Mobile phones are a great way to stay 32 with friends and family. 33 it is important to remember that there are certain 34 when you should not be using your phone, the most important of these being during 35
There is no reason 36 you should feel the need to have your mobile phone during class. Aren't you at school to 37 ? If you are in class, you should not be 38 your friends text messages or taking phone calls.
In America students would never be 39 to use their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or 40 a text message you would probably be kicked out of class. It is OK to have your mobile phone with you, you just need to remember to turn it 41 . It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and 42 during class.
As a teacher in China, I have to deal with students 43 mobile phones everyday. I have told my class to turn off their phones, 44 many students do not listen. The desire to be connected all the time seems to be 45 than the desire to learn.
It's easy to understand why it is so tempting(诱惑人的）to have your phone on during class. It seems so 46 to just send a short text message; it's not 47 anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting yourself when you do this. Sending a text message also 48 your attention away from what's 49 in class, you may miss 50 important. The next time you think about sending a message in class you should think again.
31. A. survive B. act C. study D. peak
32. A. friendly B. close C. connected D. natural
33. A. Instead B. However C. Sometimes D. Finally
34. A. times B. days C. hours D. weeks
35. A. shopping B. meeting C. rest D. school
36. A. when B. that C. why D. where
37. A. play B. learn C. help D. fight
38. A. sending B. writing C. posting D. retaining
39. A. hoped B. wished C. allowed D. encouraged
40. A. keep B. help C. take D. receive
41. A. on B. in C. out D. off
42. A. ringing B. sound C. voice D. shouts
43. A. thinking B. using C. considering D. bringing
44. A. and B. so C. but D. then
45. A. faster B. stronger C. lower D. easier
46. A. cheap B. hard C. easy D. brave
47. A. hurting B. meeting C. knowing D. killing
48. A. pays B. puts C. breaks D. takes
49. A. coming on B. going through C. going on D. coming by
50. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
Residents in Wuhan will be__________ to watch horse race every week since it is expected to be open formally in 2010.
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A．offensive |
B．thankful |
C．fortunate |
D．fantastic |
I left Jack__________the suitcase while I went to get the tickets.
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A．in favour of |
B．in ease of |
|
C．in need of |
D．in charge of |
--How many students are there in your class___________?
--Forty-five.
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A．at all |
B．in total |
C．in the end |
D．in the total |
