Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. To some degree our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.
It is easy to show that intelligence is to some degree something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be intelligent. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from population, it is likely that their degree of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand, we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth. Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all are likely to have similar degree of intelligence.
1.The writer is in favor of the view that man’s intelligence is given to him .
A. at birth B. through education
C. both at birth and through education D. through environment of one’s family
2.If a child is born with high intelligence, he can .
A. surely become a genius
B. still become a genius if he isn’t given good education
C. reach his intelligence limits through his own efforts
D. probably reach his intelligence limits in rich and varied surroundings
3.The example of the twins going to a university and to a factory separately shows .
A. the importance of their intelligence B. the role of environment on intelligence
C. the importance of their positions D. the part that birth plays
4.The best title of the passage can be .
A. On Intelligence B. On Genius
C. Dependence on Environment D. Effect of Education on Intelligence
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We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body’s functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.
A brain can also simply be a smart person. If a person is called brainy, he is smart and intelligent. If a family has many children but one of them is super smart, you could say, “He’s the brains in the family.” And if you are the brains behind something, you are responsible for developing or organizing something. For example, Bill Gates is the brains behind Microsoft.
Brain trust is a group of experts who give advice. Word experts say the phrase “brain trust” became popular when Franklin D. Roosevelt first ran for president in 1932. Several professors gave him advice on social and political issues（问题）facing the U.S. These professors were called his “brain trust”.
These ways we use the word “brain” all make sense. But other ways we use the word are not so easy to understand. For example, to understand the next brain expression, you first need to know the word “drain”. As a verb, to drain means to remove something by letting it flew away. So a brain drain may sound like a disease where the brain flows out the ears. But, brain drain is when a country’s most educated people leave their countries to live in another. The brains are, sort of, draining out of the country.
However, if people are responsible for a great idea, you could say they brainstormed it. Here, brainstorm is not an act of weather. It is a process of thinking creatively about a complex topic. For example, business leaders may use brainstorming to create new products, and government leaders may brainstorm to solve problems.
If people are brainwashed, it does not mean their brains are nice and clean. To brainwash means to make some accept new beliefs by using repeated pressure in a forceful or tricky way. Keep in mind that brainwash is never used in a positive way.
1.According to the text, if you’re the CEO of Bai Du you can be called .
A. the organ of Bai Du B. the brain drain of Bai Du
C. the brains behind Bai Du D. Bai Du’s brain trust
2.Roosevelt successfully won the election probably because .
A. he got his brain trust B. he got the help of word experts
C. he was smart at giving advice D. he was the brains behind America
3.From the passage, we can infer that .
A. to drain a lake means to fill it with a lot of water
B. brainy and brainwash are never used in a negative way
C. brainstorming is not a good choice for a political leader for lack of creativity
D. a country suffers a “brain drain” when educated people move to other countries
4.The author explains the “brain” expressions by .
A. making comments B. making comparisons
C. using examples D. analyzing origins
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The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading”. With over 1,400 to choose from, we’ve selected a few that are perfect for students.
1. Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career
We humans may have an unfavorable habit of making excuses for ourselves or being too confident about ourselves. Accordingly, Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. Luckily, as he puts it, there is a way out—follow your heart, as long as it is good for your career.
2. Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
Between dance team, volunteering and –oh, right—lectures, your life’s crazy factor（因素）is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, Mindfulness, expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “more healthy, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be “more present”.
3. Shane Koyczan: To this day…for the bullied（欺凌）and beautiful
This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczan’s “To This Day” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.
4. Susan Cain: The power of introverts（性格内向者）
Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have talents and abilities. Our culture may value being outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.
1.What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career?
A. Don’t be too optimistic. B. Learn from others’ lessons.
C. Never make excuses for yourself. D. Match your interests with your career.
2.What is Andy Puddicombe’s talk mainly about?
A. How to concentrate. B. The need for teamwork.
C. How to be a good volunteer. D. The importance of good health.
3.Which TED speaker makes people who are not social feel confident?
A. Andy Puddicombe B. Susan Cain
C. Shane Koyczan D. Larry Smith
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One afternoon, I was walking with Evan on the second floor. I talked on and on and Evan walked ______________in front of me. As we turned a corner, Evan __________me and said the ten words. “Why are you talking to me? I’m not your friend.” Those were the exact words he said to me that day. I stood there _________. He kept walking and never looked back. I ________ to my next class with tears coming up in my eyes.
We ______________ spoke to each other after that. I ______________ into a shell, like a turtle, to hide from the world. For the rest of my time in middle school, I didn’t __________ myself to get close to anyone. I push away most of my friends__________ being hurt again. I avoided unnecessary__________.
It wasn’t until high school that I was able to __________ my head out of my shell and begin __________people again. But even today, I am still __________ in choosing who I open up to. It takes me a very long time to warm up to __________.
I was twelve then. I was too trusting and I took what Evan said __________. Maybe he was having a bad day __________ maybe I was talking too much. In my view, what he said to me that day __________ the course of my life. but if weren’t for that __________, I wouldn’t have met my best friends in high school.
I understand that, in middle school, we were all young. I’ve been able to __________ all the people who bullied me, but for some __________ I can’t seem to forgive Evan. Those words that day hurt me more than anything. I believe that one day I’ll be __________enough to forgive Evan too. But right now I’m still that twelve-year-old running down the hall with tears filled with his eyes.
1.A. silently B. carefully C. suddenly D. happily
2.A. argued with B. shouted at C. turned to D. reminded of
3.A. astonished B. disappointed C. frightened D. amused
4.A. came back B. gave in C. made faces D. ran off
5.A. frequently B. willingly C. attentively D. rarely
6.A. looked B. turned C. escaped D. lived
7.A. wish B. allow C. expect D. force
8.A. for fear of B. because of C. in need of D. instead of
9.A. outings B. conversations C. lessons D. friends
10.A. remain B. stick C. keep D. hide
11.A. suspecting B. refusing C. admiring D. trusting
12.A. cautions B. alone C. careless D. simple-minded
13.A. anything B. everyone C. nothing D. someone
14.A. seriously B. wrongly C. personally D. easily
15.A. and B. or C. but D. so
16.A. changed B. helped C. developed D. achieved
17.A. accident B. argument C. incident D. fight
18.A. forget B. remember C. apologize D. forgive
19.A. trouble B. reason C. idea D. view
20.A. warm-hearted B. clever C. mature D. determined
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (不多于3个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
In our daily life, we often meet with difficulties. Some people do nothing but wait, while others try hard to conquer1.. Personally, we should face with difficulties positively and make every effort to overcome them.
My memory drew me back to five years ago when I was 2. middle school student. At that time, I had great trouble studying English. First of all, I felt it hard to memorize English 3.(word). Besides I didn’t dare to say anything in class when 4. (ask) questions. What annoyed me most was that I failed exams 5.(constant). I was about to give up 6. my English teacher found my problems. He encouraged me and gave me some good advice. So 7. (inspire) by him, I decided to settle my problems.8.(follow) his advice, I made progress gradually. I owe my achievement 9. the teacher whose encouragement was of great 10..(important).
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______with a difficult situation，Arnold decided to ask his boss for advice.
A. To face B. Having faced
C. Faced D. Facing
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This book is said to be the special one, which ________ many events not found in other books.
A. covers B. writes
C. prints D. reads
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Americans eat ________ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910.
A. more than twice B. as twice as many
C. twice as many as D. more than twice as many
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With nothing_______to burn, the fire became weak and finally died out.
A. leaving B. left
C. leave D. to leave
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The professor suggested the problem ________ at once.
A. referred to be solved B. referred to solving
C. referred to was solved D. referred to must be solved
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—— Here ________！Where is Xiao Liu?
——There ________.
A. comes the bus; is he B. comes the bus; he is
C. the bus comes; is he D. the bus comes; he is
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What___ it is to have a cold drink after an _____ game!
A. fun, exciting B. a fun, exciting
C. funs, excited D. fun, excited
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This is one of the highest buildings that _____ in our city recently.
A. has been built B. build
C. have been built D. have built
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Our English teacher as well as we students _____ not _____ Chinese in the English Corner.
A. are; allowed to speak B. is; allowed speaking
C. is; allowed to speak D. are; allowed speaking
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It is impossible for all the people to get jobs because ______ of them are not fit for them.
A. none B. all
C. not all D. every one
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You’ve seen news reports about people who need assistance after a natural disaster, or TV programs about how lonely and isolated older people can get. Maybe you’ve walked past people who are living on the streets.1.The answer: you can volunteer. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change people’s lives, including your own. Helping others in need is such an important part of life. So how do you go about it?
Find what’s right for you.
Volunteering isn’t school.2.You can choose what really interests you and who or what is most deserving of your time.
3.
After you’ve discovered what interests you, decide how much time you want to spend and what fits into your schedule.
Expand your mind.
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills — from working as part of a team to setting and reaching goals.4.And it can help you develop a new understanding of people who are different from you — people with disabilities, people in financial problems, sick kids, or the elderly.
Feel good.
Volunteering helps people feel they make a difference — that they do have the power to change things for the better. When people depend on you, it can change the way you look at yourself.5.Volunteering is also a great way to get a view on your own life.
A. It can give you a chance to discover what kinds of things you’re best at and enjoy most.
B. Instead of having the choices made for you, you’ve got to pick.
C. Doing something for others helps people to change the world.
D. So what can you do about any of those things?
E. You can feel proud of what you’ve achieved.
F. Find what fits your schedule.
G. Change things for the better.
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三大从句单句语法填空
1.We won’t be able to finish the task on time_________we try our best.
2.He was told that it would be at least three months __________ he could recover and return to work.
3.It is shocking that some investment banks even judge candidates on __________ they wear brown shoes.
4.The most pleasant thing of the rainy season is __________ one can be entirely free from dust.
5.Try_________he may, he is not able to persuade his father to give up smoking.
6.___________ difficult problems we may face, we will try our best to fight back.
7.Below is the only idea __________ can help you out.
8.In our factory there are 2,000 workers, two thirds of _________ are women.
9.As a teacher, I never give my students so difficult a problem ________they can’t solve.
10.According to __________ the hotel’s general manager once told us, a trip to the woods is something of a tradition in the area.
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单词拼写
1.It gave me a shock that an apple fell off the tree and s__________(重重击打)me on the head.
2.The s__________（相似之处）between the two reports suggests that one person wrote both.
3.When this happens, the important thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated a__________.（争论）
4.We offered him our c___________（祝贺）on his success in business.
5.The government has a___________（采纳）effective measures to provide enough jobs for the college graduates.
6.Being r___________(认出)in public has brought her much trouble, so she often wears dark glasses.
7.Green tea is high in caffeine and can make you feel a___________（焦虑的）and nervous if you drink too much.
8.We saw a___________（被遗弃的）farms which were built more than a hundred years ago.
9.I love all kinds of sports, especially extreme sports, which are always a_________(吸引人的) to me.
10.Practicing speaking English as often as you can will help you speak with ___________ (流畅).
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单句改错
1.He has made so great progress that we all admire him.
2.Losing in deep thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him.
3.Facing up to your problems is the best approach to work things out.
4.People have a better access to health care than they used to, and now they are living longer.
5.The teacher was seen enter the reading room just now.
6.Tony stood up and accepted the prize, surprised but happily.
7.The hospital, situating in the western part of the city, can be reached by many bus lines.
8.This is the first time I visited your hometown.
9.Can you describe the influence that taking part-time jobs has to your study?
10.We study in a classroom, measured 30 feet long and 20 feet wide.
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假如你是李华，你的父母最近计划生第二胎。给你校的外籍老师Lucy写信谈谈你的看法。字数120左右；参考词汇：sibling 兄弟姐妹
Dear Lucy,
I can’t wait to tell you the decision my parents have just made.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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