Are you the type of person who always says“ye...

Are you the type of person who always says“yes”？I’ve come to learn that it is very im-portant to learn to say NO！It’s okay. People are still going to like you. They may even respect you more because they know you are honest.

I，m not saying to say“no" to someone who really needs your help. I’m talking about re-fusing that meeting that you really do not want to attend or that birthday party that you don’t want to be a guest at.

Think for a moment how you feel when you say YES to something that you really don’t want to do. If you’re like I once was，you can’t sleep at night and you think about it too much. It weighs on your mind. You try to find ways out. Whatever you’re saying to yourself，if you really wanted to go，you wouldn’t have all of these thoughts.

So，why not just say NO from the beginning? Maybe you feel like if you don’t show up at the meeting（by the way，it is not one you must attend) your boss isn’t going to like you or your co-workers won’t respect you. Maybe you feel as if your mom，dad or sisters won’t love you as much if you don’t do everything for them that they ask every occasion.

If these people are your true friends，family members，or a good boss，they will like or love you the same no matter what. People treat you the way you teach them to，and if you’re some-one who always says“yes" then that’s what they，re expecting.

You need to do what is right for you. Of course we do have real obligations in life to ful-fill，but we do not have to do everything others want us to do.

1.Which of the following statements would the writer agree with？

A．We should try to do what our friends ask us to do.

B．We should help others in need.

C．Always saying“yes" means you are dishonest.

D．Always saying“no" means you are brave.

2.What does the underlined word，’ It" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Saying "yes"．

B．A friend's birthday party.

C．Something you’re unwilling to do.

D．Something you think difficult to do.

3.The writer believes that if you say“no" to your family members，you’11＿·

A．have the same relationship with them as before

B．have a loose relationship with them

C．disappoint them

D．upset them

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

A．Learn to Make a Right Choice              B．To Be Yourself

C．Do What You Want to Do                  D．Learn to Say No

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When you find peace within yourself，you become the type of person who can live　　　　 peace with others．

A．in　　　　　　　　　　 B．by

C．for　　　　　　　　　　 D．on

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When you find peace within yourself，you become the type of person who can live______peace with others．

A．in    B．by    C．for    D．on

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Learning to Give a Pep Talk （打气）

Everyone wants to be the type of person who gives the critical talk that turns around a friend's outlook. However, giving a good pep talk isn't easy. 1. . You need to not only listen and understand, but also stress the other person's strengths. You also need to know when to stop talking.

"A lot of people think they are giving a pep talk, but they are just saying what they would want to hear," says Stacy Kaiser, a psychotherapist （心理治疗师）in Los Angeles.

Instead of instantly telling someone what to do, ask him what actions he has thought about taking and why he thinks they will be beneficial. “Don't jump right in and insist 'You'll be fine,'" says Kaiser. 2., Repeat the person's concerns out loud, so he feels heard. Then, show your friend that you believe in him and that he has what it takes to get through this hard time. Stress his strengths.

3. . You can't!　 guarantee success, but you can remind the person that he has been through a tough time before and has gotten through it

At last, Kaiser says you must know when to stop. “4. . Don't argue if the person disagrees with what you are saying. Instead, tell him 'I am sorry you are having such a hard time,' And then back down."

Kaiser says he has learned to give good pep talks by giving bad ones. He lost a number of loved ones during a short period. “Timing is everything." There is a time to give a pep talk, and there is a time to just listen. 5.　　 .

A.Let your friend have his moment

B.Give your pep talk and then shut up

C.Arguing with your friend makes no sense

D.Show your friend that you understand why he is sad

E.He isn't interested in what his best friends really need

F.It requires an understanding of what your audience needs

G.It is also important to remember that pep talks are about hope

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What Does the Length of Your Fingers Say About You?

Are you the peace-loving type or the ambitious go-getter? Your finger length might be a clue. Take a look at your fingers. Would you believe me if I told you that the length of your fingers in relation to one another can predict your personality? I know that it sounds like one of those silly tests you see on Facebook, but I have to admit that it is exactly correct for me. Here’s how it works.

Look at your three middle fingers of your hand. Is your index finger longer than your ring finger? Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Or are the two of the same length? Find the situation that best matches your hand and see if what follows is an accurate description of your personality.

• Longer ring finger: The Sweet Talker

If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, research shows that you’re likely a charming type, and you can probably talk yourself out of any situation. Others often find this personality type irresistible and will go to great lengths to help you. You’re more likely to take risks, and you’re good at problem-solving. People in this category make great engineers, soldiers and crossword-puzzle solvers.

• Longer index finger: The (Over) Confident One

If your index finger is longer than your ring finger, chances are that you are full of confidence— possibly even to the point of being over-confident and proud. You are not necessarily introverted (内向的), but you do enjoy time to yourself, especially when you’re trying to complete a project. You are a dream pursuer who can make things happen, but you may be shy when it comes to taking the first step in a relationship. You are also probably happy with what you have, but you’re always wishing for more.

• Index and ring finger are of the same length: The Peacemaker

If your index finger and ring finger are roughly of the same length, you are likely to avoid conflict at all costs and seek to keep the peace in your relationships. You are well-organized, faithful and sympathetic. But deep down under all of that caring and peace-loving, you also have a hot-tempered side that can appear unexpectedly when you’re pushed too far. You will try your hardest to avoid a fight.

How well do these descriptions match your personality? I was surprised at the accuracy in my case, but I’m not going to tell you which one it was!

1.Which of the following hand could be an engineer’s hand?

A. 　　 B.

C. 　　 D.

2.We can learn from the passage that the author 　　　　 .

A. is very charming and helpful

B. always tries hard to avoid a fight

C. often takes silly tests on Facebook

D. thinks the descriptions suit him well

3.Where can you probably find the text?

A. A popular magazine.　　 B. An official report.

C. A public advertisement.　　 D. A biology textbook.

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It is always good to come to an understanding with your parents．

Gurdjieff used to say,“1.　　 you are in good communion with your parents, you have missed your life．" If some anger persists between you and your parents, you will never feel　 2. ease． Wherever you are, you will feel a little guilty． You will never be able to forgive　 3.　　 forget…Parents are not just a social relationship． It is out of them 　 4.　 you have come． You are part of them, _　 5.　 branch of their tree． You are still rooted in them． When parents die, something very deep-rooted dies within you． When parents die, for the first time you feel alone, uprooted． 6. while they are alive, do everything that you can so that an understanding can arise and you can communicate with them and they can communicate with you． Then, 　 7.　 they leave the world-and they will leave someday，you will not feel guilty; you will not repent; you will know that things have settled． 8. have been happy with you and you have been happy with them．

Part m Reading Comprehension （30 marks）

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Marvin, a friend of mine, was the kind of guy who was always happy and had something positive to say. Being a natural motivator, Marvin was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation whenever he or she was having a bad day.

Several months ago in his restaurant, Marvin was held up at gunpoint by four armed robbers. They panicked and shot him. Luckily, Marvin was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of operation and weeks of intensive care, Marvin was recovered with pieces of the bullets(子弹) still in his body.

It is really a miracle(奇迹) for Marvin’s surviving the robbery. When I met Marvin after the terrifying accident, I did ask him what had gone through this mind as the robbery took place. Marvin replied, “as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I declined to choose to die.” Marvin continued, “The nurses kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and from the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses I read, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me,” said Marvin. “She asked if I was allergic to anything. ‘Yes, I replied. The doctors and nurse stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets’. Over their laughter I told them, ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”

“Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.” Marvin concluded.

1.What happened to Marvin several months ago?

A. He was attacked by terrorists.

B. He got shots in a gun battle.

C. He met with a car accident.

D. He was badly wounded by robbers.

2.Why did Marvin think he needed to take action in hospital?

A. He couldn’t bear the rudeness of a big nurse.

B. The medical staff was not skilled enough to save him.

C. He had to encourage the doctors and nurses for the operation.

D. He was in danger and had to follow the nurses’ instructions.

3.Which of the following would best describe Marvin according to the text?

A. Humorous and optimistic.

B. Unique and unselfish.

C. Positive and cautious.

D. Outstanding and ambitious.

4.We can infer from the text that __________.

A. the doctors were sure about the operation on Marvin

B. Marvin’s survival depends on luck

C. choices mean success

D. attitude is vital in life

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Don’t always think you are _______ to the others; in fact, you are just an ordinary person.

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B

1.What is Citizens' Bank advertising?

A.A kind of checking account.　

B.A way to bank over the phone.

C.A free hotline for new customers.

D.A service for account holders.

2.What is Mr Renfield's relation to Citizens' Bank?

A.He has had accounts with it for many years.

B.He is a member of its board of directors.

C.He recently opened a new account with it.　

D.He used its Automated Alert Service.

3.Which of the following will be most important for Mr Renfield?

A.Receiving information directly on his cell phone.

B.Knowing when his balances drop to a certain level.

C.Being informed when a specific check clears.

D.Having his monthly bank statement sent to him.

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B

1.What is Citizens' Bank advertising?

A.A kind of checking account.　

B.A way to bank over the phone.

C.A free hotline for new customers.

D.A service for account holders.

2.What is Mr Renfield's relation to Citizens' Bank?

A.He has had accounts with it for many years.

B.He is a member of its board of directors.

C.He recently opened a new account with it.　

D.He used its Automated Alert Service.

3.Which of the following will be most important for Mr Renfield?

A.Receiving information directly on his cell phone.

B.Knowing when his balances drop to a certain level.

C.Being informed when a specific check clears.

D.Having his monthly bank statement sent to him.

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