The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.
Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.
There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finallyuncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”
There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.
Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.
Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.
Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.
1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?
A.It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.
B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.
C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.
D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.
2.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.
A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work
B.people are used to exposing their weaknesses
C.people sometimes have no courage to share their stories
D.some stories make themselves feel uneasy
3.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?
A.freed B.broken C.unfolded D.untouched
4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.
A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets
B.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves
C.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories
D.realize the importance of being honest when making friends
The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line. All I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.
Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked at me sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should start here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.
If someone asked me, “What is the most important rule to follow in America?” I would reply without hesitation. “Wait your turn at all times.” Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it’s just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, “wait your turn” is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.
1.What happened to the author at the store?
A.He was ill-treated by a customer. B.He wasn’t served upon his order.
C.He was asked to be served later. D.He was asked to do others a favor.
2.What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.His belief. B.His culture.
C.His experience. D.His rule.
3.Why did the author write the text?
A.To emphasize his kindness to others. B.To introduce some western cultures to us.
C.To express his belief and his feeling. D.To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule.
假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。
修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I’ve learned from the newspaper that my company is looking for a clerk. I’m very interesting in the job and I’d like to apply for at the position.
First of all, allow me introduce myself .I have just graduated from senior high school and take the College Entrance Examination. I want to find an part-time job in the summer. I’m 18 years old and have a good knowledge of English. In fact, I won the first prize in the English competition hold in our school last year. Beside, I’m quite easy-going and therefore very popular among my classmate.
I sincere hope you can give me a chance. I’m looking forward to your early reply.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Swedish businessman Nile is delighted with his new hotel, the world’s first igloo(冰屋) hotel.
1.(build) in a small town, it has been attracting lots of visitors but soon the fun will be over. In two weeks’ time, Nile’s ice creation 2.(be) nothing more than a pool of water.“We don’t see it as a big problem,”he says.“We just look forward to 3.(replace) it.
Nile built his first igloo in 1991 for an art exhibition. It was 4. successful that he designed the present one , 5. measures roughly 200 square meters. Six workmen spent more than eight weeks—pilling 1,000 tons of snow onto a wooden base, when the snow froze, the base 6.(remove).
After their stay, all visitors will receive a survival certificate(证书) 7.(record) their success. With no windows, nowhere to hang clothes and temperatures below 0℃, it may seem more like a survival test 8. a relaxing hotel break.“It’s great fun ,” Nile explains,“as well as a good start in survival training.”
The 9.(popular) of the igloo is beyond doubt, it is now attracting tourists from all over the world. 10. least 800 people have stayed at the igloo this season even though there are only 10 rooms.
“A public-speaking competition will be held next Monday. Each student will give a two-minute speech,” Mr. Taylor said.
The idea of _____ in front of the class made me _____. On the bus home, I asked Tanya, “What will I give a speech about?”
“I don’t know. What can you ______ for two minutes?” she said.
“______!” I said. “All I’ll be able to _____ is my shaky legs and voice!”
I tried thinking and thinking. Maybe ...
“Yes!” I said. “I’ll talk about how scared I am of public speaking.”
For the whole ____, I felt nervous and worried. I wished for road-closing snow and I even ____ flying to South America.
The day came. It hadn’t ______, and I hadn’t gone on vacation. Fifty students went into the hall.
“Andrew Addison.” My name was called.
I stood up. I begged my legs to stop shaking but they didn’t _____.
“He-ll-o,” I said. Someone laughed quietly.
I _____ again, “Hello.”
Better — _____ I still sounded like a scared dog.
I looked at my notes but they were unclear in my hands. No _____ there. What was my first line? I closed my eyes.
Yes! That was it. “I _____ public speaking,” I said. Some laughed.
“My hands shake.” Another _____. I showed the _____ my shaking legs. Everyone laughed. I looked at Tanya and she gave me a big smile. My speech flooded back to me. My knees settled and my hands _____.
“Many people feel like ____ when they have to give a speech,” I stopped for a second. “But I guess I’m the only one who _____ bought a ticket to Brazil.” I was on a roll and my two minutes _____.
Laughter and clapping floated around me _____ I finished my speech. I had given my audience an excellent speech.
1.A.singing B.dancing C.speaking D.writing
2.A.excited B.frightened C.interested D.bored
3.A.talk about B.learn of C.find out D.wait for
4.A.Anything B.Everything C.Something D.Nothing
5.A.give away B.think about C.get into D.work out
6.A.morning B.week C.month D.year
7.A.considered B.risked C.enjoyed D.missed
8.A.rained B.cleared C.snowed D.blown
9.A.decide B.feel C.understand D.listen
10.A.failed B.tried C.cried D.moved
11.A.but B.or C.because D.so
12.A.time B.luck C.help D.money
13.A.regret B.choose C.forget D.hate
14.A.laugh B.joke C.game D.example
15.A.teachers B.students C.doctor D.audience
16.A.shook B.relaxed C.closed D.hurt
17.A.dreaming B.preparing C.disappearing D.celebrating
18.A.even B.almost C.also D.still
19.A.flew B.stopped C.started D.grew
20.A.since B.for C.as D.if
