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A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water.1.water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder2.had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man3.( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled4.( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home5.a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let6.student taste the water. He spat it out,7.(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like8.?"
The teacher replied,“You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be9.(sweet).”
We understand this lesson best10.we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
When I was a college student, I did a lot of traveling abroad. That was because a professor_______me to do so. She said, “Now it is the time for you to travel around the world,_______your knowledge through actual experiences and have fun?” I_______her.
Since I started to work for a_______company, however, I have done most of my traveling through the Internet. By using the Internet, I have seen the_____ of many cities on my computer screen. And I have really made business_____, too. With the help of the Internet, I have also got_______about food in different countries.
Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were_______necessary when I happened to read a famous chef's (厨师) comment on the Internet. He said, “It is very difficult to have real Italian food in a foreign country, because we enjoy food and the_____around us at the same time. So why don't you fly over to Italy and enjoy real Italian _____? “Those words reminded me of my_____ advice. As information technology______ , you might be able to do without making some real trips. But this also means that you will miss the various_______ you can get from traveling.
Today there are people who_______ direct communication with others and spend much of their time on the Internet. It is not surprising to see a group of people_____not with each other but into their micro phones. It seems as if such people are______by an invisible wall. They seem to be losing out on a good chance to______and talk with other people. I do not think that they are taking good advantage of information technology. We should use information technology as a tool to make our daily_______ more fruitful. However, we should never let it ______ our time for face to -face communication. Let's make use of information technology more_______, and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.
1.A. promised B. allowed C. hurried D. encouraged
2.A. build up B. use C. practice D. exchange
3.A. agreed with B. learn from C. followed D. obeyed
4.A. computer B. food C. clothing D. machine
5.A. life B. rivers C. sights D. houses
6.A. plans B. bargains C. progress D. trips
7.A. information B. taste C. cooks D. feelings
8.A. even more B. no longer C. much D. actually
9.A. people B. drink C. atmosphere D. environment
10.A. shoes B. dishes C. customers D. situations
11.A. friend’s B. parents’ C. professor’s D. boss’
12.A. produces B. advertises C. forms D. advances
13.A. news B. pleasures C. troubles D. places
14.A. avoid B. keep C. lose D. enjoy
15.A. meeting B. talking C. communicating D. traveling
16.A. stopped B. met C. surrounded D. hurt
17.A. take B. employ C. travel D. meet
18.A. communication B. study C. work D. action
19.A. spare B. increase C. reduce D. use
20.A. wisely B. correctly C. quickly D. slowly
How to Survive High School
High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.
1. Be Yourself.
High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. 1.Don’t give in to anyone’s wants.
2.2.
Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won’t get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don’t want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.
3. Be Optimistic.
There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. 3.Don’t be afraid to make friends, don’t get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.
4. Be Confident.
When you believe in yourself, others believe in you. Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. 4. Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people respect you for that.
5. Love High School.
5.Make the most out of it, and you will never get those moments back. Come up with frank ideas, get a detention(留堂), top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!
With these tips to survive high school, you will surely be proud of graduating as an all-round approaching adult carrying the best roots. So, when you throw those hats in the air, feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in “High School”.
A. And always wear your smile.
B. Keep Good Company.
C. Just be yourself and create a strong self-image.
D. Practice positive thinking.
E. Do your thing, and don’t imitate others.
F. Fall in love with it.
G. Study as hard as you can in your spare time.
Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.
Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
1.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text？
A. They eat too much for lunch.
B. They sleep too little at night.
C. Their body temperature becomes lower.
D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.
2.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap？
A. About 12:30 pm.
B. About 1:30 pm.
C. About 2:30 pm.
D. About 3:30 pm.
3.Why do employers not allow workers to take naps？
A. taking naps is no good for health.
B. taking naps may lead to heart attack.
C. taking naps may lead to low working efficiency.
D. taking naps takes up the working time and reduces production.
4.What would be the best title for the text？
A. Just for a Rest
B. All for a Nap
C. A Special Sleep Pattern.
D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.
Jack Ma, whose Chinese name is Ma Yun, became the richest man in China, when the company he founded floated on the stock market last year with a value of around ￡140 billion. Here are some interesting stories about him.
1. "Beer" was the first word that Jack Ma searched for on the Internet
In 1995 Ma made his first trip to the US and used the Internet for the first time. After searching for "beer" and then "China", he saw that no results came up relating to China. He decided to set up a Chinese website一the seed for Alibaba had been sown.
2. Jack Ma applied to study at Harvard 10 times and was rejected (拒绝) each time
Ma failed the entry exams for colleges in China three times and was also rejected for many jobs in China, including one at KFC. He was turned down by the Harvard 10 times after applying.
3. Jack Ma learnt English by giving tourists free guides一every day for nine years.
Limited resources meant it was difficult to learn English when Ma was young. However, he found that he could learn the language by giving tourists free tours around his hometown of Hangzhou一something that he did during his teenage years every morning for nine years. He found everything they said and did was so different from what he had been taught at school and by his parents, which opened his mind.
4. Jack Ma named his company Alibaba because it's a globally known story
Ma simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realised that Alibaba is a story known across the world and it begins with A, appearing top of lists.
The company was founded in 1999 and since then has grown from 15 employees to more than 30,000. Ma hopes to keep expanding Alibaba outside of China.
1.Ma Yun decided to set up a Chinese website when _______.
A. he applied to Harvard B. he visited America for the first time
C. he began to learn English D. he wanted to make a fortune
2.Which of the following is not mentioned about Ma Yun in the passage?
A. He took the entry exams for colleges three times.
B. Some employers didn’t offer him a job.
C. Harvard turned down his application for his poor English.
D. He once wanted to work at KFC.
3.Ma Yun’s experience of learning English tells us that ______.
A. he is a man with strong will B. he made a lot of money as a guide
C. he accepted the values of foreigners D. what he had been taught at school was wrong.
4.From the passage we can conclude that Ma Yun will______.
A. make more profit (利润) abroad. B. settle in America
C. merge (合并) with other companies D. expand his business in China
Can dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken back home before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression(侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example, when a cat turns its head away it means aggression, while a dog doing the same means submission(顺从).
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other’s body languages, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other’s body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.
The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets — to people who don’t get along well, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
1.The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. early B. mostly
C. quickly D. smoothly
2.Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.
A. they are cold to each other
B. they look away from each other
C. they misunderstand each other’s body languages
D. they are introduced at an early age
3.It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.
A. have common interests
B. are less different than thought
C. have a common body language
D. are not so smart as expected
4.What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?
A. We should learn to get along well with others
B. We should know more about animals.
C. We should live in peace with animals.
D. We should learn more body languages.
