If you think you have two left feet but would...

If you think you have two left feet but would love to be a good dancer then why not try your hand at dancing?

That’s exactly what I did five years ago and I immediately fell in love with dancing. To me, dancing is a magical experience: I’ve become fitter, look younger and feel more confident. I enjoy it so much that I will never give up this healthy pastime.

It’s very sociable as well. You meet people and make new friends while dancing the night away. Haven’t you heard stories about how dancing inspired new romances or rekindled (重燃) old ones? My friends Joe and Rena just had their big day a few weeks ago after they met each other at a Ceroc workshop some three years before.

The word “Ceroc” comes from the French language. Without the complicated footwork, it is easier to pick up by beginners. Another good thing about Ceroc is that while it is a partner dance, you don’t have to bring a dancing partner.

Other popular styles of dancing in the UK include ballroom, belly dancing, lindy hop, salsa, tango and tap dancing, just to name a few.

No matter what types of dancing you do, one thing is for sure: you will become fitter. For office workers like me, dancing is good cardio exercise after a long day sitting in front of the computer screen. It also strengthens your muscles, improves your coordination(协调) and increases your physical confidence.

Few people will end up being queens of the dance floor. The aim is not to win a competition but to enjoy the interaction(交流). As long as you do the right moves, keep the rhythm and most importantly keep an encouraging smile to your dancing partners, you will always be a winner!

1.What do we know about the writer?

A. He has 2 left feet and dance with hands.

B. He learns magic while dancing.

C. He becomes younger after dancing.

D. He shows a keen interest in dancing.

2.The writer mentions her friend’s big day in order to ______.

A. suggest that marriage is good for young people

B. show that dancing can help social relationship

C. prove that dancing makes people more beautiful

D. introduce two very good dancers to readers

3.Which of the following is TRUE about Ceroc?

A. It’s a dance organization.　　 B. It’s a dance starting from France.

C. It’s a dance suitable for beginners.　　 D. It’s a popular ballroom dance.

4.What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To introduce some types of dance to the readers.

B. To prove the benefits of dancing to the readers.

C. To indicate the importance of dancing in social relationship.

D. To show the connection between dancing and health.

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--Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?

--I’d love to, but________of us two has tickets. Do you have some?

A. both                          B. all                C. neither           D. nobody

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One would have to be a fool to overlook (忽视)the importance of using positive(积极的) thinking for you rather than allowing negative thinking to work against you. In recent years, research in psychopharmacology (精神药理学) has proved what many people have known over the centuries: a positive attitude is good for you, good for your health, good for your wealth, good for everything. Researchers found that a positive attitude produces a specific chemical reaction which makes people feel better, while negative thinking results in a decline of hormone (荷尔蒙) and shuts down the immune (免疫的) system. This leads to illness and depression. Positive thoughts will make you feel better. Even if you must begin by literally forcing yourself to be positive (faking it, so to speak), it will become contagious (会传播的) and the positive thoughts will generate nice little chemicals and good feelings which will reinforce the positive thoughts.

For example, if you force yourself to smile or laugh, even when you don't feel like smiling or laughing, if you keep at it for a few minutes, you will soon feel like it. Feelings can generate (导致)thoughts, but thoughts can also generate feelings. Control your thoughts and you can control your feelings. Positive thinking is important in all aspects of our lives. There is probably no single factor more important in determining your success in achieving your career objectives than your own attitude.

It's often been said that in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. And in the office of militant (好战) negativism, the positive workers shine like gold. You cannot control external events, but you can learn to control your reaction to those events and thereby have a positive attitude and be happy. This vital key to success is totally within your control. Use it.

1.We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．positive thinking can cure you of your diseases

B．positive thinking can easily be generated by anyone

C．a decline of hormone may cause you to be depressed

D．a specific chemical reaction is the cause of negative thinking

2.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．Feeling and thoughts can generate each other.

B．It's easier to control thoughts than to control feelings.

C．Your success depends wholly on your attitude.

D．Keeping smiling will surely make you successful.

3.Just like a one-eyed man in the land of the blind, you should________.

A．control your feeling to what is happening to you

B．be king in your office

C．pay no attention to what is going on around you

D．take positive attitude in the office of militant negativism

4.The best title to the passage is________.

A．The Bad Effect of Negative Thinking          B．Why Should People Think

C．Thinking: The Vital Way                   D．Positive Thinking Benefits People

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You______all right now if you ____to the doctor then.

A.would be,had listened   B.would have been,had listened

C.would be,listened     D.would have been,listened

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You must have heard these words like how happy it is to be a child. But would you honestly change places with a child? Think of the 　 at school. The years spent living in constant fear of examinations and school 　 . Every movement you make, every thought you think is by some adults. Think of the 　 you had to go to bed early, you had to eat thing that was supposed to be good for you. Remember how “gentle” pressure was given to you with words like “If you don’t do as I say, I will…” I’m sure you will never　　　 !

　　 , these are only part of child’s 　 . No matter how kind and loving parents may be, children often 　 from some terrible and illogical fears since they can’t understand the world around them. They often have such 　 　 in the dark or 　 　　 . Adults can 　 　　 their fears with other adults 　 children have to face their fears alone.

But the most 　　 part of childhood is a period when you 　　 to go out of it, the period when you go into adolescence(青春期). Teenagers start to be against their parents and this　　 them great unhappiness. There is a complete 　 of self-confidence during this time. Adolescents pay much attention to their 　　 and the impression (印象) they make on others. They feel shy, awkward and clumsy. Feelings are strong and hearts　　 broken. Teenagers 　 moments of great happiness or black despair. And through this period, adults seem to be unkind than ever.

1.A. times B. days C. months D. years

2.A. results B. exercises C. reports D. teachers

3.A. observed B. understood C. known D. looked

4.A. years B. times C. evenings D. days

5.A. helpful B. harmful C. hateful D. bad

6.A.remember B. receive C. forget D. know

7.A. Even so B. Though C. In fact D. Therefore

8.A. difficulties B. life C. trouble D. fears

9.A. get B. suffer C. receive D. take

10.A. troubles B. diseases C. fears D. worries

11.A. in the day B. in the dreams C. in the school D. at home

12.A. enjoy B. know C. share D. get

13.A. while B. but C. so D. as a result

14.A. happy B. interesting C. painful D. unforgettable

15.A. have B. need C. are D. begin

16.A. rises B. results C. takes D. causes

17.A. lose B. lack C. losing D. lacks

18.A. confidence (信心)B. likes C. action D. appearance (外貌)

19.A. hard B. easily C. naturally D. truly

20.A. pass　　 B. experience　　 C. face　　　　 D. take

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Everyone would like to be a millionaire , a person with a lot of money, but can you imagine having over $30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood, a small town in Louisiana, is only 20 years old. She is a world famous film star with not only $30 million but also a $2 million house in LA. At her young age, she can look after her family financially all her life. This year is a big year for Britney. She is now on a 31-day tour of the US and every concert is a sell-out. That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 people every time. It’s a tiring schedule but brings her a lot. When touring, she goes to bed around 1 a.m. and then has a lie-in until 1 p.m. the next day. Her philosophy is to take care of the body and relax but always make sure you work hard and have fun.

Spears is not pleased with only touring and selling nearly 40 million records so she decided to step into the movie business and try a bit of acting. She made an appearance in “Austin Power 3” this year and she is filming a teenage light play that will come out in March 2003. In this movie, she has a starring role.

For Britney, acting is another way to express herself and she is enthusiastic about it all. If her movies are successful, her money in the bank is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she does it for the love, not the money, as she herself tells the reporters .

1.We can infer from the text that most millionaires are __________.

A. older than 20　　 B. around 20

C. in their 30s　　 D. in their 40s

2.The underlined word “you” in the first paragraph refers to __________.

A. a person in general　　 B. a special person

C. Britney Spears　　 D. a person interested in money

3.Which of the following is not true according to the text?

A. Though young, Britney can support her family now.

B. While touring, Britney sleeps about 12 hours a day.

C. The teenage comedy movie was based on Britney’s own story.

D. Britney will be even richer with her movies successful.

4.According to Britney Spears, she works __________.

A. to be a great actress　　 B. for the enjoyment

C. for money　　 D. to be more famous

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Everyone would like to be a millionaire , a person with a lot of money, but can you imagine having over $30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood, a small town in Louisiana, is only 20 years old. She is a world famous film star with not only $30 million but also a $2 million house in LA. At her young age, she can look after her family financially (经济上) all her life. This year is a big year for Britney. She is now on a 31-day tour of the US and every concert is a sell-out. That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 people every time. It’s a tiring schedule but brings her a lot. When touring, she goes to bed around 1 a.m. and then has a lie-in until 1 p.m. the next day. Her philosophy (人生观) is to take care of the body and relax but always make sure you work hard and have fun.

Spears is not pleased with only touring and selling nearly 40 million records so she decided to step into the movie business and try a bit of acting. She made an appearance in “Austin Power 3” this year and she is filming a teenage light play that will come out in March 2003. In this movie, she has a starring role.

For Britney, acting is another way to express herself and she is enthusiastic (热心的) about it all. If her movies are successful, her money in the bank is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she does it for the love, not the money, as she herself tells the reporters .

1. We can infer (推断) from the text that most millionaires are __________.

2. The underlined word “you” in the first paragraph refers to __________.

3. Which of the following is not true according to the text?

4.According to Britney Spears, she works __________.

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What would you do if you were left_______in the wild? You may have read_________heard about people who survived under seemingly_______conditions. These people have been able to survive_______ concentrating on three basic needs: water, food and shelter.

Water is one of the few things necessary to make life_______ , but fresh water may be difficult_______. Water can be made_______by boiling it for three to five minutes. If there is a _______of water, do not tire yourself too much. Tiredness will cause you to sweat too much, and your body will be short of salt.

Food is_______necessity if you are lost for a longer period of time. Some people have got over their__________by eating animals that are easy to catch. Plants,__________, should not be eaten unless you are sure they are eatable. Nuts are easy to__________and offer you energy. You can also eat__________tree bark (tree bark is the covering of a tree).

__________from extreme temperatures is another concern. In heavy snow, you can stay under plants__________shelter, using leaves or grass to keep yourself__________. When it is extremely hot, you can__________ a small cave at the base of a thick evergreen tree, __________ use tree branches to keep the cave cool.

Remaining calm is extremely important in any dangerous situation.__________with a plan and don’ t waste time or energy by getting worried.

By focusing __________ these things, you can turn yourself into a survivor.

1.A.lonely B.unique C.alone D.special

2.A.or B.and C.otherwise D.but

3.A.unnecessary B.impossible C.unimportant D.uncertain

4.A.through B.in C.about D.by

5.A.stay B.keep C.continue D.remain

6.A.to achieve B.to find C.to arrive D.to have

7.A.clean B.dirty C.clear D.warm

8.A.storage B.supply C.donation D.shortage

9.A.another B.other C.some D.one

10.A.thirst B.tiredness C.hunger D.scare

11.A.moreover B.therefore C.besides D.however

12.A.recognise B.take C.eat D.find

13.A.outside B.inner C.deep D.empty

14.A.Prevention B.Observation C.Protection D.Safety

15.A.for B.in C.with D.through

16.A.warm B.cool C.comfortable D.relaxed

17.A.form B.live C.survive D.create

18.A.so B.and C.therefore D.but

19.A.Come into B.Come out C.Come across D.Come up

20.A.in B.for C.on D.after

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Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, but what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful tips.

● Save moneyThis probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

● Plan aheadDon’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving your self several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.

● Do your homeworkNo matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

● Plan sensiblyWrite down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to(坚持) your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

● Travel in groupsFind someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.

● Work as you goNeed more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.

● Go off the hot areas：Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.

● Pack necessary thingsThe most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

● Use the Internet：The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.Travelocity.com , www.Bargains--lowest fare(票价).com and www. Economic travel.com.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1.The passage is about ___________.

A. How to plan your travel                   B. How to travel with enough money

C. How to make your travel interesting           D. How to get life experiences

2.Before your trip, the first thing you should do is______________.

A. to make a plan of the route               B. to get information from the Internet

C. to save money by spending less        D. to buy tickets in advance

3.During your trip,__________.

A. you need more shoes than clothes

B. you shouldn’t look for work all the way

C. you can gain valuable life experiences

D. you should forget to do your homework

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If you could have any three things,what would you want?

Eleven-year-old Ruby loves _______that question,but it's not a game she plays for fun.She asks it at nursing homes in the Harrison area.She then sets out to _______the residents'(住户的) wishes.

Ruby has long been close to older folks.Her mother,Amanda Chitsey works at nursing homes in Arkansas, and Ruby often follows."I've never found them scary at all,so I'm willing to_______ them and ask if they need anything,"she says.

Last May,Ruby noticed a woman named Pearl _______out a window.She seemed sorrowful. ＂What are you looking at?"Ruby asked.Pearl said she was watching her dog being _______ away by his new owner after a visit.Pearl didn't know when she would see her dog again.

Ruby noticed that pets were not permitted at the nursing home.And Pearl couldn't afford to look after her dog,as she got only$40 a month to spend on_______items such as clothes and haircuts.Ruby also learned that many residents had the similar _______，so she decided to do something about it.

Ruby started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world.At first she was _______ that people would ask for cars and other things that were beyond the ability of an 11-year-old girl. _______,they asked for chocolate bars,McDonald's fries and even just a prayer. Using their own money,the Chitseys granted(准予、允许) the________of about 100 people in three months.Then they started appealing for________.

Many people responded ________ so much that Amanda set up a Go Fund Me page,raising more than$250,000 in five months.With those ________,Ruby was able to help more people.

Ruby doesn't plan to ________ there.One of its new goals is to set up a public laptop in one nursing home in each state."I consider ________to be my hobby,"she says.

1.A.taking on B.bringing up C.think over D.dealing with

2.A.realize B.list C.consider D.predict

3.A.comfort B.approach C.support D.invite

4.A.keeping B.holding C.staring D.pointing

5.A.led B.driven C.put D.thrown

6.A.daily B.proper C.simple D.necessary

7.A.attitude B.complaint C.experience D.confusion

8.A.surprised B.concerned C.determined D.disappointed

9.A.Instead B.Anyhow C.Therefore D.However

10.A.plans B.interests C.wishes D.changes

11.A.donations B.ways C.tasks D.suggestions

12.A.thankfully B.enthusiastically C.differently D.intelligently

13.A.choices B.standards C.funds D.dreams

14.A.stop B.miss C.live D.pass

15.A.communication B.kindness C.generosity D.independence

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