－Might I lend your bicycle to Zhou Lan, Jim?
－_______ Anyhow I need to stay at home, helping my sister with her maths.
A. Yes, you might. B. Forget it!
C. What for? D. By all means.
作为中学生，你肯定经历过多次考试，体验过成功，也遭遇过失败。请你根据下面的提示内容，简要概述中学生普遍存在的对考试失败的两种态度，并结合自身实际，说明你的观点。
态度一 | 态度二 | 你的观点 |
当考试结果不如人意时，情绪低落，丧失信心，不再继续努力。
| 当考试失败时，分析并找出失败的原因，鼓励自己，增强自信，避免再犯同样的错误。 |
失败乃成功之母····· |
要求：1．词数120左右；
2．可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
As middle school students, we have all taken examinations of different types and
短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。没出错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（
），并在其下面写出该词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误以及修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I bring Rose home five years ago. My neighbor Mrs. Black fell in love with her immediate she saw her. She was such lovely dog, after all. Rose also seemed to like Mrs. Black. Two years ago, however, Mrs. Black got cancer. Having been treating in hospital, she decided to receive treatment at home. Since my husband and I were busy in our work, we seldom went to see her. Three months ago, Mrs. Black died. To our surprised, her husband came to thank to us for keeping Rose one day. He said in the past several months, Rose went to accompany his wife every day before my husband and I went to work. With she around, his wife felt so warm and wasn’t in so much pain. I never knew that. That Rose did was really heart-warming.
How Do I Break the Ice?
Breaking the ice is an idiom that refers to the process of the interactions between two people who do not know each other to become more relaxed with each other. If you’re one who falls during those initial moments when you’re meeting someone new, you’ve come to the right place. Read on.
_1.____.
This is a great way to start conservation in almost any situation. You can see the weather, your situation, or a request you may have, such as asking for directions or assistance (Is it always that hot in February?” or “Do you know the best route to downtown?”)
Be a good listener
Show a sincere interest in what the other person is talking about. __2.___Smile and nod, when appreciate. Engage by asking follow up questions or inputting appropriate feedback to the conversation.
Be funny
Using a natural ability to make people laugh is always a good way to break the ice. If your humor is more of an acquired taste, you may want to tread carefully in the ice-breaking stage.___ 3.___
Share a fact
Facts are entertaining and interesting and can be great ways to break the ice at social and business events. You can use anything and everything from the weather to things about your city to current events. Make sure you know your facts, or else someone could correct you, which could be embarrassing.__ 4.__
Stay positive
Try to maintain a smile and never frown when meeting someone new.___ 5.__If a touchy or uncomfortable subject is inadvertently brought up, attempt to divert the conversation to a different direction.
State an opinion
This can be a little tricky, but also fun. Opinions work better in social situations like parties and sporting events. You can state an opinion about current events, work, the weather, or where you are at the present moment. You can talk about a movie, TV show, restaurant, or book.
A. Maintain good eye contact
B. Open by asking questions.
C. Don’t ruin the conversation into negative grounds.
D. Make a special comment on a common event.
E. Avoid making mean jokes about people.
F. Try not to stare at others while talking
G. If not, your intention is to spark a controversy.
It’s good to make mistakes, and here is why.
First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing. If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? The simple answer is “You can’t”. Look around you. With very few exceptions, either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new．
Another good thing about mistakes is this: When you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb. When asked how it felt to fail that many times, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work．
Finally, when you make a mistake you are much closer to success. Why?
Because when all is said and done, you will have tried some number of things before you succeeded. Every time you make a mistake you eliminate one of those things and are one step closer.
But this all doesn’t mean that you should go ahead without considering the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that in the event that it doesn’t work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again.
We all have limited resources in the form of time and money, so don’t blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate（分配）these resources appropriately so you can learn, make corrections, and try it again. Only by accepting and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career.
There is an old saying that goes, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.”
So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And prosper（成功）.
1.From the second paragraph, we can conclude that _______．
A. mistakes are unnecessary for development
B. we are afraid of trying new things
C. it’s common for people to make mistakes
D. mi stakes are better than not trying
2.The underlined word “eliminate” means _______.
A. avoid B. remove C. accept D. solve
3.According to the article, one thing you should pay attention to about making mistakes is______ .
A. avoiding making the same mistakes
B. accepting the punishment willingly
C. taking consequences into account
D. trying things out one by one
4.What would the writer probably suggest we say to ourselves when we make a mistake?
A. Never mind, I can always try again．
B. I’d better stay out of trouble．
C. Ok! Now I can learn something．
D. Look at this mess. Anyone would be upset．
Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations
Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch (度假牧场) on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horseback riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. This summer, enjoy the great outdoors — at a dude ranch!
For more information, visit: www.ranchweb.com/categorydisplay.htm
Six Flags Great Adventure
Have a classic vacation by visiting one of the most famous theme park chains. With locations all over the USA., there’s sure to be a Six Flags near you. Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday. Escape the summer heat with countless water rides. Take your kids to have brunch with Bugs Bunny, or check out the new Safari Park, where you can interact with real animals.
For more information, visit: www.sixflags.com/national/index.aspx
Roswell UFO Festival
Do you have science fiction fans in your household? Encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual Roswell UFO Festival. Come in costume (化妆服) if you wish, and join the parade (游行). Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. Even if you’re not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration.
For more information, visit: www.roswellufofestival.com
Earthplace
It’s not easy being green, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at Earthplace in Westport, Connecticut. This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. The exhibits provide hands-on features that make learning fun for your kids. After touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather.
For more information, visit: www.earthplace.org/index.html
1.Dude Ranch and Six Flags Great Adventure are similar in that ____
A. they are both suitable for a family vacation
B. they both take place in the city
C. they both allow people to have brunch
D. they both provide water rides
2.Which will you join if you want to learn how to protect nature?
A. Dude Ranch. B. Six Flags Great Adventure.
C. Roswell UFO Festival. D. Earthplace.
3.Who would be most interested in Roswell UFO Festival?
A. A kid who loves music.
B. A kid who likes adventure.
C. A kid who is interested in aliens.
D. A kid who likes first-hand experience.
