For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special about it. Now we know that getting along with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything from our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad points in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.
You do not have to be spineless (优柔寡断的) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked or loved if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights (正当行为). But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your group, to other people and to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.
You cannot expect to be perfect, and you must learn not to be unhappy when you make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed if he does not refuse to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged (灰心丧气的) when they know in themselves qualities that they do not like—selfishness, laziness, and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults (缺点) and have to fight against them.
At the same time, it is important to remember that while you are probably no worse than others, the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. When something is wrong, it is good sen
se to try to make it right. Perhaps you do not like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing anything to make that person dislike you. Some day, things may turn out all right when you have to learn to get along the best with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you cannot change.
1.One of the two ways the writer suggests for us to get along with others is to __________.
A. work hard at everything we do
B. enjoy the best share of everything
C. look for treasure in order to be successful
D. pay more attention to their strong points
2.If a person wants to be popular, he or she has to __________.
A. be polite and friendly
B. give up some rights
C. get away arguing with other people
D. be ready to change his or her character
3.There is no person but someone should be blamed if he or she __________.
A. is modest and generous
B. is selfish and lazy
C. does not draw a lesson from his or her own fault
D. is very happy with unpleasant quality
4.The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to __________.
A. train you to be perfect
B. show you the way to be happy
C. tell you how to act when you dislike a person
D. teach you how to be popular among your friends
Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything—tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers—in short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tommy to a catholic (天主教的) school.
Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise, little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心). She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)?”
Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No. ”
“Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it?”
Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed (钉) to the plus sign (加号), I knew they weren’t joking. ”
1.Why did Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school?
A. Because he could eat well there.
B. Because he could learn more about nuns.
C. Because his parents wanted him to do better in his math.
D. Because his parents didn’t want him to learn math any more.
2.“Hitting the books” means “_______” in Chinese.
A. 用功 B. 捶书 C. 发泄 D. 振作
3.From the passage, we can infer (推断) that _______.
A. teachers should be strict with their students
B. mistaking (误解) might do good sometimes
C. a catholic school is much better than other ones
D. nuns are good at helping children with their math
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1.Which hotel is the most expensive according to the passage?
A. Midtown East.
B. Millennium Hilton.
C. The Ritz – Carlton New York Battery Park.
D. Marriott New York Financial Center.
2.If you want to have a good view of the Statue of liberty, you’d better choose_____.
A. Midtown East
B. Millennium Hilton
C. Marriott New York Financial Center
D. The Ritz – Carlton New York Battery Park
3.Mr. Daniel spent ＄518 booking(预定) two different hotels for his two friends. The two hotels might be ________.
A. Millennium Hilton and Midtown East
B. Midtown East and The Ritz – Carlton New York Battery Park
C. The Ritz – Carlton New York Battery Park and Millennium Hilton
D. Marriott New York Financial Center and Millennium Hilton
4.The passage is probably from _________.
A. a guidebook B. a dictionary C. a telephone book D. an application form
The young violin player Vanessa-Mae was the first musician to use dance and rock music in classical（古典的）music. Vanessa-Mae love pop music, and she was also a very good classical violinist, and she brought these kinds of music together.
She likes lots of different kinds of music, from Beethoven to the Beatles, and she wants to play the music she likes. Not only has she played in classical concerts all over the world, but she has also played in pop concerts with pop stars.
A lot of people don’t like the way she uses modern rhythms（节奏）, noisy drums and guitars in traditional（传统的）music. But Vanessa-Mae has done one important thing: she has brought many new fans to classical music. For the first time, many young people began to listen to classical music.
1.Vanessa-Mae was a young woman.
A. Chinese B. English C. Singaporean D. French
2.The type of music Vanessa-Mae likes is .
A. traditional music B. different kinds of music C. classical music D. rock and roll
3. listen to classical music because they like Vanessa-Mae.
A. Pop stars B. Young people C. Classical musicians D. Old people
4. was the first instrument（乐器）she learnt to play.
A. The violin B. The piano C. The drums D. The guitar
Mr. Young has a big shop in the center of the city. He tells all his employees to be to the buyers and he gets a lot of .
This morning a young man came to his . He asked, "Do you smoke, sir?" "No, sir," answered the young man.
"Do you ?" "No, sir."
Mr. Young asked him the other questions, and the young man's satisfied him. Before he employed him, he asked him the last question, "You have shortcoming, do you?" "No, I don't, sir. " said the young man. "I only like telling lies.”
1.A. strict B. friendly C. strange D. terrible
2.A. business B. surprise C. money D. hope
3.A. buy B. borrow C. look for D. lend
4.A. threw B. put C. placed D. left
5.A. found B. knew C. understood D. wanted
6.A. somebody B. anybody C. nobody D. everybody
7.A. hand B. pocket C. bottle D. glass
8.A. won B. lost C. forgot D. failed
9.A. sad B. angry C. happy D. worried
10.A. place B. seat C. table D. chair
11.A. both B. all C. neither D. none
12.A. house B. car C. office D. pigsty
13.A. dress B. drink C. eat D. sleep
14.A. answers B. clothes C. knowledge D. face
15.A. much B. some C. any D. no
---I’m sorry to have caused so much trouble. --- .
A. That’s all right B. You’re welcome C. You’re too kind D. Please don’t say so
