Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 1. The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life. Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase（增加） if you are going after something you value.
Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively（消极的）. When you are surrounded by people who think that way. 2.When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity.
Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks 挫折 to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the things back to their favor.
3. These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
4. Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be putting yourself in a better mood.
Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 5.
A. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
B. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself
C. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be easily passed to you.
D. Being overweight or not eating foods containing nutrition have a negative effect on your mood.
E. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.
F. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.
G. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
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Most people know that Marie Curie(居里夫人) was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1887, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies’ two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sévigné in Paris. Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities（设备） to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military’s Medal by the French government.
In 1918, Irene became her mother’s assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity（辐射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
1.Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?
A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.
B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.
C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.
D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.
2.Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?
A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the university of Paris.
C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Sevigne.
3.When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?
A. In 1926. B. In 1927.
C. In 1897. D. .In 1932.
4.In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?
A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.
C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once D. Irene died from leukemia.
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Grown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as even when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials(尝试) increase the length of time we will remember it.
In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.
The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表) are an exception(例外) to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.
The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.
1.What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.
B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.
C. People remember well what they learned in childhood.
D. Stories for children are easy to remember.
2.The author explains the law of overlearning by_________.
A. presenting research findings B. setting down general rules
C. making a comparison D. using examples
3.According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is_______.
A. a result of overlearning B. a special case of cramming
C. a skill to deal with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies
4.What is the author's opinion on cramming?
A. It leads to failure in college exams. B. It's helpful only in a limited way.
C. It's possible to result in poor memory. D. It increases students' learning interest.
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When she moved the covering cloth to look upon his tiny face, she was shocked. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.
Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be full of heart- breaks for his imperfect appearance.
He grew up, handsome for his misfortune and popular with his fellow students. He might have been class monitor，but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music.
Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person turned up. His talents blossomed into genius, and his school and college became a series of success. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service.
One day ,he urged his father, “Who gave so much for me？I must know! I could never do enough for him.”“I do not believe you could, ” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet.”
The years kept their secret, but the day did come--- one of the darkest days that a son must endure. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket (棺材). Slowly, tenderly, the father reached out a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to show that the mother had no outer ears.
“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut, ” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they？”
Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance，but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what can be seen，but in what cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what is done and not known.
1.The mother was shocked at the first sight of her baby because .
A. her baby was born without hair B. her baby had a tiny face
C. her baby was born imperfect D. the doctor turned to look out of the window
2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The son attempted to repay the donator’s kindness.
B. The son didn't know the truth until his mother died.
C. With donated ears, the son’s life developed smoothly.
D. The boy couldn't hear clearly without ears at first.
3.Why did the boy's mother never have her hair cut?
A. Because her hair added to her beauty. B. Because her hair helped to keep a secret.
C. Because her long hair was her pride. D. Because she liked her thick and brown hair.
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Misfortunate Boy B. Mother’s Hair
C. Mother’s Secret Love D. A Successful Ear Operation
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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well, which doesn't mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, and we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There's more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people if those don't have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares, if someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
1.The first paragraph tells us __________.
A. none needs friends B. making friends is the need in people's life
C. we always need friends around us D. we need to be alone
2.Which of the following is the most probable place people name after friendly people?
A. A house. B. A room.
C. A library. D. A village.
3.If people have friends, they would live longer, because __________.
A. they feel happier and healthier B. they get a lot of help from their friends
C. they take better care of themselves D. both A and C
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I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am very ___________ and go to bed early. For this ________ my first day or night in any ____________ place is always quiet and very little happens. _________ my first night in Algeciras was very different. That night was very ________ and unusual.
At that time ________ in Southern Spain was a dirty and badly looked _________ city. I arrived late in the ________ by boat. As soon as I got off the __________, I went to look for a _________. I found a small one not far from the quay(码头).
This hotel looked ________ and untidy from the outside. I was very tired and did not know my _________ around the city of Algeciras, so I decided to stay in this ___________ hotel on the quay. I also decided to stay in this hotel for __________ reason. The moon was full and it was a clear, ________ night. From the hotel I could ___________ at the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright __________.
The hotel had a narrow _________ and no name. When I __________ this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I _________ a small cup-board with desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.
1.A. unhealthy B. excited C. tired D. careless
2.A. way B. reason C. research D. journey
3.A. big B. new C. old D. small
4.A. So B. Because C. And D. But
5.A. ordinary B. dark C. free D. strange
6.A. Gibraltar B. Algeciras C. Madrid D. New Delhi
7.A. after B. for C. at D. back
8.A. morning B. evening C. afternoon D. spring
9.A. bus B. boat C. plane D. train
10.A. guide B. driver C. hotel D. dinner
11.A. clean B. dirty C. beautiful D. interesting
12.A. friend B. address C. effort D. way
13.A. small B. large C. expensive D. funny-looking
14.A. another B. one C. no D. some
15.A. dark B. cloudy C. bright D. rainy
16.A. look down B. look up C. look after D. look for
17.A. sky B. night C. space D. moonlight
18.A. bedroom B. doorway C. stairs D. door
19.A. went through B. painted C. walked out D. pointed out
20.A. came to B. walked for C. went out of D. escaped from
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阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
A: Hi, Lily! How about 1.(go) to see a film together?
B: What time?
A: This Saturday evening.
B: I’m afraid I 2.(can) go with you. So you’d better go there 3.yourself.
A: Why? I 4.(buy) two tickets already. This film is said to be very 5.(interest). I had a lot of trouble in getting these two tickets.
B: I’m really sorry but I had made an6. (appoint) already. I’m going to see my former professor Lee at university this Saturday afternoon.
A: But can’t you find some other time to see7.?
B: No, I can’t. He is now 8. (serious) ill in hospital.
A: Your teacher will be very happy 9. (see) you.
B: I’m sure he will. He used to be very kind to us students 10.we were at university. How about next Saturday? I will be free the whole day.
A: OK, let’s make it next Saturday.
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修改下列短文中的错误。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(^)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
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 have some study tips to share with you. First，be sure to discuss your needs with your teacher. He or she may have great advices for you. Second，in the classroom，be sure to listen careful to your teacher and making notes so that you can review later. Ask questions unless something is unclear. Third，see if you can do your homework soon after arriving to home. That way，things you’ve learned will fresh in your mind. When you do my homework，you are practicing what you’ve learned. At last，if you reviewed your notes every day，you will not have to struggle to learn much things before a test. And when you do a project，try to work on them a little every day rather than do it all at once.
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假定你是李华，是一名刚升入高中的高一新生。请你给自己的初中同学Mary写一封信，简要介绍一下自己这三个月的高中生活体会。
内容要点：
1）之前想念过去的老师和同学；现在适应了高中的生活
2）与同学相处很好，交了好多朋友。。
3）老师工作认真，尊重他们
4）一定努力学习，三年以后考上好的大学。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行为连贯；
3．开头语和结束语己为你写好．不计入总词数
Dear Mary,
How time flies!
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Best wishes,
Yours
Li Hua
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