Question

A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." However, that's not really true. Words have the power to build us up or knock us down. It doesn't matter if the words come from someone else' or ourselves—the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We're usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This "self-talk" helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying "Good job!"!

Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner Or harsh (刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.

Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn't pass this test, then it's better left unsaid.

Words have power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and encourage others to do their best Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that______.

A. nothing but words will hurt us

B. positive words give us confidence

C. negative words may let us down

D. words have a lasting effect on us.

2.There is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves because _______.

A. we can benefit from talking to ourselves

B. talking to ourselves always gives us courage

C. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

D. it does no harm to have "self-talk" when we are alone

3.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely______.

A. remind ourselves

B. praise ourselves

C. relax ourselves

D. amaze ourselves

4.The author would probably hold the view that_____.

A. encouraging words surely lead to kind offers

B. people will always remember friendly words

C. it is better to think twice before talking to others

D. negative words may help us make more progress

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】试题分析：文章介绍说话对我们有持久的影响。自言自语对我们是有好处的，要怎样自言自语，还有我们说话前要三思。

1.段落大意题：从第一段的句子：Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves--the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.可知说话对我们有持久的影响。选D。

2.细节题：从第二段的句子：We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact，we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.可知自言自语对我们是有好处的。选B。

3.猜词题：从后面的句子：The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”可知做一件成功的事情，要和自己说“good job”就是表扬自己。选A。

4.细节题：从第五段的句子：Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid可知作者认为我们说话前要三思。选D。

【名师点睛】

文章介绍说话对我们有持久的影响。自言自语对我们是有好处的，要怎样自言自语，还有我们说话前要三思。抓住每一段的要点可以有助于理解文章。文章对于细节题考查较为集中，要狠抓细节的理解，合理推测。做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句，因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。然后带着问题，再读全文，找出答题所需要的依据，完成阅读任务。