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An article describing the attitude of post-1990s generations toward life has recently gone viral on Chinese social media, which resonates with(引起共鸣) millions of youngsters for reflecting their casualness and calmness under gradually increasing social pressure．

The article was first published on WeChat with the title of “The first group of post-90s generation who have become monks”. By using the phrase “Buddha-like youngsters”(佛系青年), it claimed that some of the post-90s generations, who were born between 1990 and 1992, have “seen through the emptiness of life” and kept a casual and calm attitude toward career and life．

“It's fine to have something or not and there is no need to pursue or win anything," said the article, while defining "Buddha-like" people and clarifying that the phrase has nothing to do with the religion of Buddhism. An easy example is that Buddha-like youngsters do not care about taking which way to return home or choosing what to eat for lunch, according to the article．

The phrase has touched the nerves of the Chinese youngsters who are facing the fast-paced life, cut-throat world of career and great mental pressure in China, read a commentary by People's Daily on Wednesday. The phrase was well received by Chinese netizens; the original WeChat post has been viewed by more than 1 million times and then read more than 60 million times on SinaWeibo by Wednesday．

“The phrase properly describes the mentalities and lifestyle of (some of) the post-90s generations in China, who have become less ambitious and more casual toward life due to the great pressure and fierce competition in today's China”, one SinaWeibo user commented．

Are you a Buddha-like youngster?

1.The underlined phrase “gone viral” in Paragraph 1 means "__________"．

A. spread quickly　　 B. been clearly explained

C. appeared secretly　　 D. been completely confirmed

2.According to the text, "Buddha-like youngsters" may__________.

A. get used to life stress　　 B. struggle hard for their future

C. attach much importance to fame　　 D. take a casual attitude toward competition

3.The author shows that the phrase “Buddha-like youngsters” was well received __________.

A. by offering definition　　 B. by making comparisons

C. by using figures　　 D. by giving examples

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In the four months since I last posted articles on my blog，I’ve been spending a lot of time studying Chinese.I wanted to pass the HSK.From the beginning of my program，the HSK was the end goal of my Chinese learning this year.Luckily，I passed it and now I have one and a half months to go home and stay with my family.

It’s really exciting to learn Chinese in an environment where I can study very fast.What’s more，I can see my own progress in different ways.When I got here eight and a half months ago，I only knew a few of the 150 words tested in the HSK 1.However,until now,I’ve taken and passed the 2500­word HSK 5.

I remember a time around January.I thought my Chinese had reached the point where I was comfortable in my day­to­day conversations.So my progress would slow down greatly.However，it turned out that I was totally wrong.The conversations I can have now far surpass(超过) the ones I was having in January.

Today I hit a language­learning landmark(里程碑) that was particularly exciting for me:I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Chinese.It might not seem that exciting，but it was for me because it’s the first full book I’ve read in Chinese.And it’s the third language I’ve read Harry Potter in.I’m especially proud because I spent about seven months reading the first 35 pages,but in the last month and a half,I managed to read about 150 pages.My next challenge is to read a novel written by a Chinese author，rather than one that I’ve already read many times in English!

Hopefully，I’ll be able to keep up my language­learning progress over the next month and a half，because I know I’ll probably never have another opportunity to learn a language like this.

Do you want to learn a new language？If you do，go to the country where people speak it and learn it from the locals.

1.What do we know about the author when she first came to China?

A. She didn’t want to learn Chinese.

B. She took the HSK 1 immediately.

C. She was extremely poor at Chinese.

D. She just knew 150 words tested in the HSK 1.

2.Why does the author say she was totally wrong in Paragraph 3?

A. Because she didn’t really know how to learn Chinese.

B. Because she could learn better in a Chinese environment.

C. Because she was uncomfortable in her day to day conversations.

D. Because she made rapid progress in her day to day conversations.

3.What does the author want to show by mentioning reading Harry Potter?

A. She could read books really fast.

B. It’s good to learn through reading.

C. She learned the Chinese language quickly.

D. The Harry Potter books are worth reading.

4.What does the author’s Chinese learning experience mainly tell us?

A. We should learn a language through travelling.

B. Learning a second language is really important.

C. The Chinese language is not so difficult to learn.

D. The language learning environment is important.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Attitude is an internal state that influences the choices of personal action made by the individual. 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 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 incidents, 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 _________.

2.The author uses the examples in Paragraph 3 to show _________.

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

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

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

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

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

A. necessary B. normal

C. great 　　 D. helpful

3.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.

4. 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(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 don't like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It may be only a small comfort right no, 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 Alzheimers 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.How many "terrible things that didn't happen" are listed in this passage?

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

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

A. necessary   B. normal          C. great            D. helpful

3..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.

4.. 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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Compared with the generation of our grandparents, who grew up in an age when people were lack of almost every kind of materials, we should be content with the ____ supply.

A. abundant    B. apparent    C. absurd    D. academic

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Compared with the generation of our grandparents, who grew up in an age when people were lack of almost every kind of materials, we should be content with the________ supply.

A. abundant　　 B. apparent

C. absurd　　 D. academic

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Compared with the generation of our grandparents, who grew up in an age when people were _____ in almost every kind of materials, we should be content with the abundant supply.

A. lacking　　　　　　 B. curious

C. cautious　　　　 　 　　 D. accurate

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The New York Times published an article recently that shows great regret for the “death of conversation”. It suggests that while technology such as cell phones, e­mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more ____ than ever, they're also driving us ____ from people around us.

Users get final connectivity ____ the price of ____ face­to­face conversation. Sherry Turkle, author of the article in The New York Times says people are ____ to a different way of being “alone together”．

Actually, ____ text messages or wring micro­blogs allows us to ____ thoughts. _______ bits and pieces of online cannot _______ a “real conversation.” Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear people's tone of voice and see their faces in a(n) _______. “The give and take of ideas in a conversation sharpens our minds.” she said. She also mentions that _______ ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and ______ people.

Turkle mentioned the popular ________ of “I share, therefore I am” among this generation. Liu Xuan, a young writer from Taiwan and psychology graduate from Harvard University, thinks it's a mindset adopted by most young people. They are so busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格) that they forget how to live a(n) ______ life. For example, they may ________ more about blogging about attending a party rather than enjoying being _______.

________， experts remind us that it's unfair to blame mobile technology.　 Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth & Children Research Center, points out that it is still owners of gadgets, such as cell phones and tablets, who're avoiding personal _______. We take advantage of these devices to hide ourselves _______ others. Texting messages or calling may be a(n) ________ to avoid contact with others, such as having eye contact. “Only by strengthening conversation can we understand each other. Simply throwing away the mobile gadgets is not a solution.” she said.

1.A. received　 B．shared　　　 C．connected　 　　 D．respected

2.A. off　 　　　　 B．back　　　　 C．away　 　　　　 D．down

3.A. beyond　 　　 B．at　　　　　　 C．for 　　　　　　 D．above

4.A. having　 　　 B．risking　　　 C．sacrificing 　　 D．sharing

5.A. related 　　 B．committed　　 C．devoted　 　　　 D．accustomed

6.A. sending　 　 B．getting　　　　 C．reading　 　　　 D．taking

7.A. change　 　　 B．exchange　　 C．deliver　 　　　 D．raise

8.A. So　 　　　　 B．And 　　　　　 C．Or　 　　　　　 D．But

9.A. indicate　 　　　　　 B．replace　　　　 C．cover　 　　 D．involve

10.A. conversation　 　　 B．computer　　 C．party　 　　　 D．Internet

11.A. abandoning　 　　 B．joining　　　　 C．burying 　　 D．attaching

12.A. interviewing　 　　 B．introducing　　 C．knowing 　 D．meeting

13.A. feeling　 　　　　　 B．concept　　　 C．fact 　　　　 D．truth

14.A. colorful 　　　　　 B．interesting　　 C．real　 　　　　 D．meaningful

15.A. worry　 　　　　　　 B．care　　　　　 C．ask 　　　　 D．debate

16.A. there 　　　　　　 B．out　　　　　　 C．down 　　　 D．in

17.A. Therefore　 　　　 B．Altogether　　 C．Instead　 　　 D．However

18.A.information 　　 B．space　　　　 C．contact　 　　 D．management

19.A. from　 　　　　　　 B．of　　　　　　 C．behind　 　　 D．under

20.A. approach 　　　　 B．source　　　　 C．result　 　　　 D．excuse

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Generation Y is known as the generation that was born in the 1980s and 1990s, although experts do not agree on when this time started. The people who make up Generation Y are often the children of baby boomers（生育高峰中出生的人）.

The millennium（千禧年）generation, as it is often called, has grown up with new technology and can use it in their jobs much better than the older generation can. 1. They like to communicate via text messaging, Facebook and other online technology. They have high expectations and seek new challenges. 2.

Generation Y youths have a different attitude towards work, which is different from that of their parents or grandparents. 3. They do not live to work but they work to live.

4. They want jobs that are flexible, not always having work from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.. They prefer working from their homes and taking a day or two off to spend with their family when the weather is fine.

While baby boomers worked hard, grew up with a company and stayed there for the rest of their lives, Generation Y workers do not want to do the same thing during their whole life. 5. That means if you don't like what you do then do something else.

A. They want to spend most of their time at home.

B. They expect to change jobs at least a few times.

C. The new generation can be described as energetic.

D. Besides, they often dare to raise questions when confused.

E. The Internet, cell phones, iPads are normal for this generation.

F. Young people expect a different type of workplace than their parents had.

G. They don’t want to work as hard as their parents but spend their life in a meaningful way.

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