Confucius (551BC～479BC), a Chinese philosopher，one of the most influential men in the history of China. Confucius was born in a noble family in the state of Lu. However，his parents were poor. His father died when Confucius was only three years old. In 527 BC he began his life as a teacher，usually traveling about and teaching the followers that were around him. Confucius worked as an official of the state of Lu. However，he soon left office to travel and teach. In 484 BC he returned to Lu，where he lived until his death.
Living in the turbulent(动荡的)period，Confucius believed that people must go back to the principles of the ancient wise men. He therefore lectured to his pupils on the classics and taught them how to behave properly in society. Confucius did not write down the principles of his philosophy. The Analects (《论语》)，a work written by some of his followers，is considered the most faithful source of information about his life and teachings.
The teachings of Confucius were practical and moral，rather than religious. He said that man's behavior should be based on five virtues：kindness, uprightness(义)，decorum(礼)，wisdom and faithfulness(信)．He asked everyone to fulfill their duties carefully toward the state. In the centuries after his death，his teachings，known as Confucianism，had a more powerful influence on the Chinese nation.
1.At about what age did Confucius begin his teaching？______
A．51. B．27. C．48. D．24.
2.The Analects is________.
A．considered to have been written by Confucius
B．about the principles of the ancient wise men
C．about Confucius' life and his teachings
D．considered to be practical in tricks and evils
3.It can be inferred that________.
A．Confucius was born in a very rich family
B．Confucius served as an official in his lifetime
C．the teachings of Confucius are religious
D．Confucianism was more popular after Confucius died
Rather than talk about how he feels, often a man would express his love by buying the woman cosmetics (化妆品), or bringing home a flower, or giving up the control of the remote (遥控器).
And when men do talk, they’d prefer to talk about actions rather than emotions. For example, a lot of men would choose to express their long-range faith in a relationship by talking about next summer’s vacation plans, not by starting a conversation about undying love.
Men just prefer to say their plans with plane tickets, rather than poetry. It’s one of the reasons why men are more comfortable talking at work (the practical world) than they are at home (the castle that emotion built). But you can bring out his great communicator by making him feel more like he’s operating in the work mode, even when the topic at hand is your love life.
When men talk less and women want more, the conflict can escalate. Like when a policeman is questioning an unwilling witness, more silence equals more questions. A full 65 percent of men we surveyed recently told us that they don’t want their partners to ask them more questions about themselves.
It’s clear that some men are just tired of feeling like they’re on the witness stand. They’re not necessarily hiding anything; many men simply prefer not to have to tell confusing feelings that they may not even understand themselves.
An age-old method can make things better: back off a little, give him room to operate in a conversation, and he’s more likely to open up.
1.According to the author, men feel more comfortable when talking .
A．actions B．feelings
C．long-term friendship D．conversations
2.How can women communicate more successfully with men?
A．They may give men a surprise by buying plane tickets.
B．They can ask men if they have a great time during working.
C．They might create a warm home environment first of all.
D．They can give men the feeling that they are talking at work.
3.The underlined word “escalate” has the similar meaning to .
A．decrease B．disappear C．change D．increase
4.From the text it can be inferred that .
A．women are better at writing poems about emotions than men
B．it is natural for women to be fond of finding the faults of men
C．men are more interested in learning more about their partners
D．men prefer to pour out their hearts in a forgiving environment
Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)
Your tour begins in Milan, Italy(意大利), and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home for your 7—night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.
You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have an exciting tour to nearby Olympia without a guide. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.
Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun—filled Goodbye dinner—a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.
12 Days, 25Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Day 1 Overnight flight to Italy
Days2—3 Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy
Days4—10 Costa Victoria ( Costa cruises)
Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy
Day12 Leave for home
Please Note:
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Leaving date |
Price for one person |
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April 7 |
$2,099 |
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June 2 |
$2,199 |
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October 6 |
$2,099 |
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November 3 |
$1,999 |
1.How is the journey planned?
A．It starts and ends in Italy.
B．It starts and ends in Greece.
C．It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.
D．It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.
2.What can be inferred from the travel plan?
A．The price may get lower than those in the plan.
B．The prices include three meals a day.
C．The price is the highest in summer.
D．The prices include entertainment service.
3.What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?
A．A famous hotel. B．A beautiful resort.
C．A comfortable ship. D．A long—distance bus.
4.Tourists will travel on their own in .
A．Stresa B．Olympia C．Mykonos D．Verona
As prices and building costs keep rising, the“do-it-yourself”(DIY)trend(趋势)in the U.S. continues to grow.
“We needed furniture(家具)for our living room,” says John Ross,“and we just didn’t have enough money to buy it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.” John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Rosses took a 2-week course for $280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.
Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has a full time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420.“I was deeply upset about it. Now I’ve finished a car repair course, I should be able to fix the car by myself.”
John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families in the country are doing everything they can to save money so they can fight the high cost of living. If you
want to become a “do-it-yourselfer”, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don’t have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself.
1.We can learn from the text that many married people_________.
A．find it hard to pay for what they need
B．have to learn to make their own furniture
C．take DIY courses run by the government
D．seldom go to a department store to buy things
2.When the writer says that Jim has a full-time job at home, he means Jim_________.
A．makes shoes in his home
B．does extra work at night
C．does his own car and home repairs
D．keeps house and looks after his children
3.Jim Hatfield decided to become a do-it-yourself when__________.
A．his car repairs cost too much
B．the car repair class was not helpful
C．he could not possibly do two jobs
D．he had to raise the children all by himself
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A．The Joy of DIY B．You Can Do It Too!
C．Welcome to Our DIY Course D．Ross and Hatfield Believers in DIY
I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother
and his friends were all 36 of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for performance. However, at the last minute, one of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !
I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the 43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band 44 the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t 45 what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as 46 as a jet engine. I could 47 the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.
I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just 48 that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51 from a long sleep. My ears were still 52 with the beat of the last song.
After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 54 , I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.
1. A．members B．fans C．friends D．volunteers
2. A．guessed B．thought C．discovered D．predicted
3. A．flowers B．drinks C．clothes D．tickets
4. A．offered B．booked C．returned D．found
5. A．relaxed B．excited C．embarrassed D．encouraged
6. A．seats B．entrance C．spots D．space
7. A．comfortable B．serious C．nervous D．quiet
8. A．silence B．darkness C．noise D．smoke
9. A．fell upon B．got through C．stepped onto D．broke into
10. A．forget B．bear C．repeat D．hear
11. A．loud B．hard C．sweet D．fast
12. A．enjoy B．touch C．feel D．digest
13. A．realize B．understand C．believe D．remember
14. A．continue B．finish C．delay D．change
15. A．theatre B．party C．opera D．stage
16. A．escaped B．traveled C．woken D．benefited
17. A．aching B．burning C．rolling D．ringing
18. A．competition B．performance C．interview D．celebration
19. A．besides B．otherwise C．instead D．though
20. A．decide B．regret C．imagine D．conclude
—Hi,Magarette! You are in perfect .
—I always do exercise to keep fit.
A．situation B．position C．occasion D．condition
