I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Do you often put yourself down? If so, you’re not alone. As a teen, you’re going through a ton of changes in your body. And as your body changes, so does your image (形象) of yourself. Lots of people have trouble getting used to it and this can affect their confidence.
Some people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually all you need to do is change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself.
The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. If you’re very worried about your weight or size, go to your doctor to check that things are OK. But it’s no one’s business but your own what your body is like—finally, you have to be happy with yourself.
Next, find which aspects (方面) of your appearance you can change and which you can’t change and need to accept—like their height, for example, or their shoe size.
If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can do this by making goals for yourself. For example, if you want to get fit, make a pan to exercise every day and eat nutritious foods.
When you hear negative comments coming from within yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your confidence by listing three things in your day that really gave you pleasure. It can be anything like the way the sun felt on your face, the sound of your favorite band, or the way someone laughed at your jokes.
1.From the first paragraph, we can infer that .
A. many teens can’t accept their body change easily
B. most teens like to have a special body image
C. teens prefer to change their body image quickly
D. teens usually change their opinions on their body image
2.Which of the following does the author probably agree with?
A. Change the way other people look at you.
B. Go to your doctor for advice on how to change your body.
C. Realize you can’t change everything about yourself.
D.源Learn from some celebrities on how to change your body.
3.The underlined phrase “put yourself down” in the first paragraph probably means .
A. make yourself fall down B. say negative things about yourself
C. force yourself to do something D. write down your name somewhere
4.The passage is mainly about .
A. how to adjust to the changes of your body
B. how to build confidence by changing your body
C. how to keep an attractive body image
D. how to find pleasure in your day
1.Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?
A. PERSONAL B. ROOMMATES
C. DOMESTIC SERVICE D. HELP WANTED
2.A second-hand jacket will probably cost you __________.
A. $60 B. $10 C. $20 D. $40
3. To have your travel notes published, you may contact __________.
A. The International Center B. Gayle Moore
C. Students’ Union D. Life Planning Workshop
4.If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning, you may call __________.
A.800-5224 B. 800-0760 C.800-7839 D. 800-5770
Beware of those who use the truth to cheat. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression.
For example, someone might say,“I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery（抽奖）. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!
He didn’t say anything that was false, but he deliberately omitted important information. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic (策略). Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an as saying, “During Government Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!”That’s true. However an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net (净余的) gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An ad might say, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples (丘疹).” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
1. Which statement is true according to the article?
A. Whenever people tell the truth, they are really lying.
B. The truth can be used in dishonest ways
C. All governors help their states.
D. You can’t trust gamblers (赌博的人)
2.The author clearly wants people to .
A. vote for female candidates
B. know that lies are lies
C. never trust anyone
D. think carefully about what they read and hear
3.Which of the following would be the best title?
A. Lying With the Truth B. Everyone Lies
C. Yucky Corporation D. Nose Pimples
School was over and I felt quite tired. I sat at the very 41 of the crowded bus because of my anxiety to get home. Sitting there makes me 42 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Janie, the 43 , tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of 44 .
I tried to mind my manners and 45 listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 46 , her conversation was worth listening to.
“My father’s sick,” she said to no one in particular (专门) , I could see the 47 and fear in her eyes. “What’s wrong with him?” I asked. With her eyes wet and her voice tight from 48 the tears, she answered, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes 49 as she continued. “I have already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can stand losing him.”
I was 50 . My heart ached for her. And this reminded me of the great 51 that my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, and 52 is, for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to 53 that.
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was 54 her job. She had a whole world of 55 and concerns, too. I suddenly felt very 56 . I realized I had only thought of people as far as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie 57 she was a bus driver. I had 58 her by her job and brushed her off as unimportant.
For all I know, I’m just another person in 59 else’s world, and may not be 60 . I should not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, people to see and appointment to keep. Understanding people is an art.
1.A. front B. end C. side D. middle
2.A. find B. take C. think D. stand3.A. doctor B. driver C. teacher D. assistant
4.A. fire B. topic C. conversation D. discussion
5.A. politely B. slightly C. carelessly D. partly
6.A. however B. therefore C. instead D. otherwise
7.A. surprise B. worry C. curiosity D. anger
8.A. fighting B. turning C. clearing D. protecting
9.A. opened B. shone C. closed D. lowered
10.A. recognized B. worried C. shocked D. excited
11.A. victory B. pain C. respect D. disappointment
12.A. away B. seldom C. still D. never
13.A. pick up B. work out C. go through D. get down
14.A. almost B. nearly C. ever D. just
15.A. family B. bus C. school D. friend
16.A. selfish B. desperate C. pessimistic D. ridiculous
17.A. while B. because C. though D. until
18.A. blamed B. received C. considered D. judged
19.A. everyone B. anyone C. someone D. nobody
20.A. happy B. wise C. useful D. important
—I need some fresh air, so I’m going out for a walk.
—_______.
A. With pleasure B. Have fun C. You’d better not D. It’s none of my business
She was once trained for better English pronunciation and ________ she ________ obvious pronunciation mistakes.
A. then; rarely has made B. ever since; has rarely made
C. then; has rarely made D. ever since; rarely has made
