If practicing an attitude of gratitude during...

If practicing an attitude of gratitude(感激) during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that’s OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They’re so caught up in what’s wrong in the present moment that they simply can’t see some things are still right.

If that’s true for you, then accept it. You’re going through a particularly difficult or unhappy period of time, and you don’t like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It maybe only a small comfort right now, but it is a start. Make a list of some of the terrible things that didn’t happen. For example:

●You’re in debt...but you’re not homeless.

●You lost your job...but you didn’t lose your health.

●You broke your leg...but you didn’t break your neck.

●Your mother has Alzheimer’s disease...but your father doesn’t.

No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse. Start finding gratitude for what might have happened, but didn’t. It does help a lot. Of course, you may not be thankful for everything— but you can always be thankful for something.

1.The passage is intended for those who ________.

A．have done a lot for others                 B．have met with difficulties in life

C．have something to do in return             D．don’t know how to be thankful

2.The writer thinks it ______ for people to feel unhappy in time of difficulty.

A．understandable     B．necessary         C．impossible         D．helpful

3.How many “terrible things that didn’t happen” are listed in this passage?

A．Two.             B．Three.            C．Four.             D．Five.

4.What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To discuss ways to make a list of terrible things.

B．To explain what is gratitude towards the storms of life.

C．To persuade people to be thankful for what didn’t happen.

D．To show people different ways to consider their tough situations.

5.How is the passage organized?

A．Explanation—Comparison—Topic

B．Argument—Opinion—Discussion

C．Comparison—Argument—Explanation

D．Introduction—Discussion—Conclusion

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If practicing an attitude of gratitude during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that’s OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They’re so caught up in what’s wrong in the present moment that they simply can’t see some things are still right.

If that’s true for you, then accept it. You’re going through a particularly difficult or unhappy period of time, and you don’t like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It maybe only a small comfort right now, but it is a start. Make a list of some of the terrible things that didn’t happen. For example:

●You’re in debt...but you’re not homeless.

●You lost your job...but you didn’t lose your health.

●You broke your leg...but you didn’t break your neck.

●Your mother has Alzheimer’s disease...but your father doesn’t.

No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse. Start finding gratitude for what might have happened, but didn’t. It does help a lot. Of course, you may not be thankful for everything — but you can always be thankful for something.

1.The passage is intended for those who ________.

A.have done a lot for others B.don’t know how to be thankful

C.have something to do in return D.have met with difficulties in life

2.The writer thinks it ________ for people to feel unhappy in time of difficulty.

A.impossible B.necessary

C.understandable D.helpful

3.How many “terrible things that didn’t happen” are listed in this passage?

A.Two. B.Four.

C.Three. D.Five.

4.How is the passage organized?

A.Explanation—Comparison—Topic B.Introduction—Discussion—Conclusion

C.Comparison—Argument—Explanation D.Argument—Opinion—Discussion

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A ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small island.

The two survivors, also good friends, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other choice but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they divided the land between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.

The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree beside him and he ate its fruit. The other man’s land remained barren (贫瘠的).

After a week, the first man was lonely so he prayed for a wife. The next day, another ship　 was completely destroyed, and the only woman survivor soon became his wife. On the other side of the island, there was still nothing.

Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing.

Finally, the first man prayed for a ship. In the morning, he found a ship at his side of the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island behind, because he considered the other man unworthy to receive God’s blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.

As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven, “Why are you leaving your companion on the island?”

“My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them,” the first man answered. “His prayers were all unanswered and so he does not deserve anything.”

“You are mistaken!” the voice rebuked him. “He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings.”

“Tell me,” the first man asked with great curiosity, “What did he pray for that I should owe him anything?”

“He prayed that all your prayers be answered.”

1.It can be learned from the passage that　　 .

A.the men prayed for each other selflessly

B.the first man was a reliable and devoted friend

C.the men got along well with each other on the island

D.the men stayed separated to test the power of their prayers

2.What does the passage imply about the second man?

A.He lost his chances since he was not brave enough to show his needs.

B.His wife was another survivor sent by God to keep him company.

C.He lost heart in trouble so he deserves no God’s blessings.

D.It was his prayers that helped his friend get out of trouble.

3.What does the underlined word “rebuked” in paragraph 9 most probably mean?

A.Ignored. B.Requested. C.Criticized. D.Recognized.

4.What is the message conveyed in the story?

A.Helping others is more important than helping yourself.

B.Our blessings are the fruits of our prayers alone.

C.A life without a friend is a life without a sun.

D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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　　　 to the gift was a note on which he expressed his gratitude for our reception during his stay here.

A.Being attached B.Attaching

C.Attached D.having attached

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Attitude is an internal(内在的) state that influences the choices of personal action made by the individual(个人). Some researchers consider that attitudes come from differences between beliefs and ideas; others believe that attitudes come from emotional states. Here, we focus on the effects of attitudes upon behavior, that is, upon the choices of action made by the individual.

The kinds of actions taken by human beings are obviously influenced greatly by attitudes. Whether one listens to classical music or rock, whether one obeys the speed limit while driving, whether one encourages one’s husband or wife to express his or her own ideas-all are influenced by attitudes. These internal states are acquired(获得) throughout life from situations one is faced with in the home, in the streets, and in the school.

Of course, the course of action chosen by an individual in any situation will be largely determined by the particulars of that situation. An individual who has a strong attitude of obeying laws may drive too fast when he is in a hurry and no police cars in sight. A child who has a strong attitude of honesty may steal a penny when she thinks no one will notice. But the internal state which remains unchanged over a period of time, and which makes the individual behave regularly in a variety of situations, is what is meant by an attitude.

Attitudes are learned in a variety of ways. They can result from single events, as when an attitude toward snakes is acquired by an experience in childhood at the sudden movement of a snake. They can result from the individual’s experiences of success and pleasure, as when someone acquires a positive attitude toward doing crossword puzzles by being able to complete some of them. And frequently, they are learned by copying other people’s behavior, as when a child learns how to behave toward foreigners by observing the actions of his parents. Regardless of these differences, there is something in common in the learning and modification(修正) of attitudes.

1.According to the passage, attitudes________.

A. come from different situations in one’s life

B. are largely affected by one’s behavior

C. remain unchanged in one’s daily life

D. could be chosen according to one’s will

2.The author uses the examples in Paragraph 3 to show________.

A. people often make mistakes when they are not noticed

B. people with good attitudes may sometimes do bad deeds

C. particulars of a situation may influence an individual’s action

D. an individual may change his or her attitude fairly easily

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the learning of attitudes?

A. Attitudes are only learned through one’s success.

B. Attitudes learned in danger will last no more.

C. Copying others’ behavior is not a good idea.

D. Attitudes can be learned from one’s parents.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Differences of Attitudes.                  B. Nature(本质) of Attitude.

C. Choices of Attitudes.                      D. Changes of Attitude.

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During an earthquake, you should know what to do. If the earthquake strikes while you’re inside a house, you should lie on the floor under a strong table or other furniture. If there is no furniture, you can cover your head with your arms and keep still in the corner of the room. You should keep away from windows, glass walls, or anything that can fall.

If you are in bed, hold firmly onto your bed and make use of a pillow to safeguard your head. You may use a doorway but only when it is close to you. It should also be considered whether it is strong enough to deal with the load.

If you are running out, do not use lifts, even if they work. Electricity may go out at any time. Many injuries happen when people try to rush out. This means you ought to stay in your house or perhaps wherever you are.

When you stay outdoors, you should stay far from buildings, power wires or lights. You should be in the open until the quake stops. Remember that many earthquake deaths outside the house come from falling-apart walls, flying glass and other falling things.

If an earthquake strikes and you are driving, you should pull up to the side of the highway and stop as quickly as possible. You ought not to stop under trees, buildings or energy wires. Don’t stop in the middle of the street as it could trouble others.

When trapped, you shouldn’t move. Your mouth should be covered with a piece of clothing or a handkerchief. This is because it is possible for you to breathe in some dust. Do not shout whenever possible. You should only shout in the end to get help from rescuers.

1.What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To tell us the dangers of an earthquake.

B. To tell us what to do before an earthquake.

C. To tell us what to do when an earthquake strikes.

D. To tell us why running during an earthquake is dangerous.

2.If there is no furniture in the room during an earthquake, you should________.

A. lie still on the floor

B. stay near the window

C. stay in the center of the room

D. keep still in the corner of the room

3.According to the passage, during an earthquake, you’d better not________.

a. use a lift to escape　　 b. stay outdoors

c. cut off electricity　　 d. keep driving to escape

A. ab　　 B. bc

C. ad　　 D. cd

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. When to call out for help in an earthquake.

B. What to do when trapped in an earthquake.

C. How to make use of a handkerchief in an earthquake.

D. How to avoid breathing in some dust in an earthquake.

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If you can help do some housework during the whole summer vacation, you will have an iPod mini as a(n) _______.

A． reward　　 B．award　　 C．honor　　 D．Tip

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During an earthquake, you should need to know a thing or two on what to do. If the earthquake strikes while you’re inside a house, you should lie on the floor and take cover under a strong table or other furniture. If there is no furniture you can cover your head with your arms and keep still in the corner of the room. You should remain away from windows, glass walls, or anything that can fall.

If you are in bed, stay still. Hold firmly onto your bed and make use of a pillow (枕头) to safeguard your head. You may use a doorway or shelter but only when it is close to you. It should also be considered whether it is strong enough to deal with the load. Do not use lifts, even when they work. Electricity may go out at any time. Many injuries happen when people try to rush out. This means you ought to stay still in your house or perhaps wherever you are.

When you are outdoors, you should be far away from buildings, power wires or lights. You should be in the open until the quake stops. Remember that many earthquake deaths outside the house come from debris (碎片), falling walls, flying glass and other falling objects. If an earthquake strikes and you are driving, you pull up to the side of the highway and stop as quickly as possible. You ought not to stop under trees, buildings or power wires. Don’t stop in the middle of the street since it could trouble others.

When trapped, you shouldn’t move. Your mouth should be covered with a piece of clothing or handkerchief. Do not shout whenever possible. Shouting should be employed at last to get help from rescuers. This is because it is possible for you to breathe some dirty dust.

1.What are you advised to do if you are in bed?

A. We should get up quickly and ask for help.

B. We should stay in bed with a pillow protecting our head.

C. We should get up quickly and rush out of the bedroom.

D. We should get up quickly and find something to protect ourselves.

2.Why are you advised not to use a lift?

A. The lift usually doesn’t work.

B. We will probably be trapped in it.

C. Too many people are using the lift.

D. The building probably will fall down.

3.We can learn from this passage that 　　.

A. some people may be attacked by debris or falling objects

B. when trapped we should shout for help loudly

C. during an earthquake we should stop our car in the middle of the street

D. if an earthquake strikes we should cover our head with a piece of clothing

4.The author writes this passage mainly to tell us 　　.

A. a big earthquake may kill a lot of people

B. the safe ways of preventing an earthquake

C. how we survive an earthquake if it strikes

D. what we should prepare for a big earthquake

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Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really make a conscious(自觉的) effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you.

Sometimes you remember things that really did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I had left the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearly remember locking it carefully the night before.

Memory “tricks” work the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barber(理发师) shop waiting for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days before at the barber shop across the street from my office.

We always seem to find something funny and amusing in incidents caused by people’s forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. Stories about absent-minded professors have been told for years, and we never get tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny. There are times when “tricks” of our memory can cause us great trouble.

1.If we want to have a good memory, _______.

A. we should force ourselves to remember things

B. we should make a conscious effort of practice and exercise

C. we should never stop learning

D. we should try hard to remember things

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. One night the writer forgot to lock the front door.

B. One night the writer forgot having locked the front door.

C. The writer remembered to lock the door.

D. The writer remembered unlocking the front door.

3.From the underlined sentence, we can infer that _______.

A. we enjoy hearing new stories about absent-mindedness of professors

B. we don’t want to know anything more about absent-mindedness of professors

C. we will never get tired of listening to new stories about absent-mindedness

D. absent-mindedness happens not only to professors but to many other people

4.In the passage, the writer seems to tell us _______.

A. forgetting things is serious and dangerous

B. always forgetting things is understandable

C. forgetting things at times is natural

D. the way to protect yourself from memory “tricks”

5.The best title for this passage is _______.

A. How to Get a Good Memory

B. “Tricks” of Memory

C. Forgetfulness and Absent-mindedness is Dangerous

D. Get Rid of Absent-mindedness

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Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really make a self-effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you.

　Sometimes you remember things that did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I had left the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearly remembered locking it carefully the night before.

Memory “trick” works the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barber(理发师) shop waiting for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days before at the barber shop across the street from my office.

　We always seem to find something funny in incidents（小事） caused by people’s forgetfulness or absent-mindedness(心不在焉). Stories about absent-minded professors have been told for years, and we never got tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny. There are times when “trick” of our memory can cause us great trouble. （words: 169）

1.If you want to have a good memory, ________.

A．you should force yourself to remember things

B．you should make a self-effort of practice and exercise

C．you should never stop learning

D．you should try hard to remember things

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．One night the writer forgot to lock the front door.

B．One night the writer forgot having locked the front door.

C．The writer remembered to lock the door.

D．The writer remembered unlocking the front door.

3.From the sentence "We never get tired of hearing new ones", we can infer that______.

A．we enjoy hearing new stories about absent-mindedness of professors

B．we don’t want to know anything more about absent-mindedness of professors

C．we will never get rid of（摆脱） listening to new stories about absent-mindedness

D．absent-mindedness happens not only to professors but to many other people

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