How many times do you have to fail at somethi...

How many times do you have to fail at something in order to succeed? Did you know that Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times while trying to invent the light bulb? He certainly had a “learn and do” attitude! He was able to turn each failed experiment into a successful way to invent the light bulb. So what can we learn from this? You can adopt the “fail forward” strategy too.

In reality, none of us are failures. It’s true that we will experience times of defeat, problems, and disasters, but remember, each one of us is meant to succeed in life. However, we must choose our fate. Henry David Thoreau said, “Men are born to succeed, not to fail.”

We can never be forced into having a happy and successful life. Whether or not you experience success or failure is completely controlled by what you think and do. You are the only one who can choose the thoughts that will keep you from achieving the abundant life and joy that you are meant to have. No matter how difficult things may seem, say to yourself, “I choose to be a happy and successful person.”

Why do some people get what they want and others fail? I believe that getting what you desire in life takes planning, and it doesn’t just happen by luck. So how do we plan for success?

It has been proven that successful people do things more differently than unsuccessful people. They recognize the patterns of success and follow them; one of those patterns is planning. They plan what they think and do, which sets them apart. They know exactly what they desire, have an intelligent plan for getting it, and then work their plan. They know what success will cost them in terms of time, energy, and results, and they devote the right resources toward making their plans happen.

1.The writer refers to Thomas Edison to ________.

A．introduce his invention

B．put forward the topic of the text

C．praise the inventor

D．show the way to success

2.What Henry David Thoreau said implies that ________.

A．everyone is able to be a success

B．most people lack the confidence to succeed

C．everyone can do nothing but succeed in his life

D．no one can succeed without difficulty and suffering

3.The main idea of the last two paragraphs is that ________.

A．planning plays an important role in success

B．successful people differ from unsuccessful ones

C．successful people have many patterns of success

D．devoting the right resources can help reach one’s goal

4.Which of the following would match the text?

A．All roads lead to Rome.        B．Think twice before you act.

C．No pains, no gains.       D．Failure is the mother of success.

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At some time in your life you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you don’t act on your impulse（冲动）, but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years within the same society, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics such as death, for example, were once considered so upsetting and unpleasant that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, as a result, are more willing to talk about this taboo subject.

One of the newest taboos in American society is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that Americans talk about constantly. It’s not taboo to talk about fat; it’s taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, trim executives to sell their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline, and self-respect. In an image-conscious(注意形象的) society like the U.S., thin is “in”, fat is “out”.

It’s not surprising, then, that millions of Americans have become obsessed with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for America’s fascination with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the critical importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of North Americans has changed dramatically during the course of the last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do by hand. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, people’s bodies can easily become weak and vulnerable to disease. In an effort to avoid such a fate, millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising.

1. From the passage we can infer taboo is 　　　　　　　 .

A. a strong desire to do something strange or terrible

B. a crime committed on impulse

C. behavior considered unacceptable in society’s eyes

D. an unfavorable impression left on other people

2. Based on the ideas presented in the passage we can conclude “being fat”　　　　　　　 in American society.

A. will always remain a taboo

B. is not considered a taboo by most people

C. has been a taboo long before

D. may no longer be a taboo some day

3.The topic of fat is 　　　　　　　 many other taboo subjects.

A. the same as　　　　　　 B. different from

C. more boring than　　 D. less often talked about than

4.In the U.S., thin is “in”, fat is “out”, this means 　　　　　　　 .

A. thin is “inside”, fat is “outside”

B. thin is “diligent”, fat is “lazy”

C. thin is “youthful”, fat is “spiritless”

D. thin is “fashionable”, fat is “unfashionable”

5.The main reason the passage gives for why so many Americans are exercising regularly is　 　　　　　　　 .

A. their changed life-style

B. their eagerness to stay thin and healthy

C. their appreciation of the importance of exercise

D. the encouragement they have received from their companies

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At some time in your life you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible.However,chances are that you don’t act on your impulse (冲动),but let it pass instead.You know that to commit the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior.

One of the newest taboos in American society is the topic of fat.Unlike many other taboos,fat is a topic that Americans talk about constantly.It’s not a taboo to talk about fat; it’s a taboo to be fat.The “in” look is thin,not fat.In the work world,most companies prefer youthful-looking executives to sell their image as well as their products to the public.The thin look is associated with youth,vigor and success.The fat person,on the other hand,is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy,self-discipline and self-respect.In an image-conscious society like the US,thin is “in” but fat is “out”.

It’s not surprising that millions of Americans have become crazy about staying slim and “in shape”.The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not,however,the only reason for America’s fascination with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the importance of diet and exercise for personal health.As in most technologically developed nations,the life style of North Americans has changed dramatically during the course of the last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do by hand.Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point.As a result of inactivity,people’s bodies can easily become weak and vulnerable (易受攻击的) to disease.In an effort to avoid such a fate,millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising.

1.From the text we can infer a taboo is considered　　　　　　　　 .

A. popular with people　　 B. unacceptable in peopled eyes

C. favorable impression left on other people　　 D. a crime committed on impulse

2.According to the text we can conclude in American society “being fat”　　　　　　　　 .

A. hasn’t been a taboo　　 B. will remain a taboo

C. can’t be a taboo　　 D. is not considered a taboo by most people

3.In the US,thin is “in” but fat is “out” most probably mean　　　　　　　　 .

A. thin is “lazy” but fat is “kind”　　 B. thin is “old” but fat is “youthful”

C. thin is “unsuccessful” but fat is “successful”　　 D. thin is “popular” but fat is “unpopular”

4.Why are so many Americans exercising more?

A. To keep strong and free from disease.　　 B. To find good jobs in the companies.

C. To encourage their children.　　 D. To avoid becoming old.

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How many times have you found yourself arriving at school to start your day, only ________ that you left your homework at home?

A. having discovered              B. discovering              C. to discover      D. Discover

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How many times do you check your Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another “like” or “thumbs up”?

Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don’t worry —-- psychological findings have shown it’s completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from receiving a “like” is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we can’t help wanting more. According to the findings, which observed 32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit in the teens’ brains is particularly sensitive, and the “social” and “visual” parts of their brains were active when they received “likes” on the social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers, the good they derive from them worked all the same.

So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In “why do people long for attention” by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an only child, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to copy these conditions. Feeling “overlooked and unappreciated” might also lead you to long for attention. Other times, the state of being jealous or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.

In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answer is quite simple. “If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,” wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker.

So perhaps the answer to our addiction to “likes” is simply to focus on something larger than ourselves —-- a hard, but a worthy one.

1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “derive” in Paragraph 2?

A. deliver　　 B. give

C. prevent　　 D. get

2.What’s the reaction of receiving “likes” on the social network to the brain?

A. The brain becomes more nervous.

B. Some parts of the brain are active.

C. The brain becomes less sensitive.

D. The brain becomes cleverer.

3.Who wants to get more attention according to the passage?

A. the only child.

B. The old who lives happily with children.

C. The young who feels anxious.

D. Teens who want to discover their mistakes.

4.What’s Crocker’s suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem?

A. Doing an interesting matter.

B. Working harder than ever before.

C. Having a bigger goal than their self.

D. Not checking your Facebook page in a day.

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How many times do you check your Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another “like” or “thumbs(拇指) up”?

Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don’t worry—psychological findings have shown it’s completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from receiving a “like” is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we can’t help wanting more. According to the findings, which observed 32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit (反馈回路) in the teens’ brains is particularly sensitive, and the “social” and “visual” parts of their brains were active when they received “likes” on the social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers, the good they derive from them worked all the same.

So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In “why do people long for attention” by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an only child, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to copy these conditions. Feeling “overlooked and unappreciated” might also lead you to long for attention. Other times, the state of being jealous, or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.

In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answer is quite simple. “If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem（自尊）but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,” wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker.

So perhaps the answer to our addiction to “likes” is simply to focus on something larger than ourselves—a hard, but a worthy one.

1.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The thumbs up from complete strangers don’t work.

B. Desire for attention can definitely create anxiety.

C. Feeling ignored might lead you to be in need of attention.

D. The brain of teenagers is seldom sensitive.

2.What’s the reaction of receiving “likes” on the social network to the brain?

A. The social and visual parts become more nervous.

B. The social and visual parts of the brain are active.

C. The physical and sense parts of the brain become less sensitive.

D. The whole brain becomes cleverer.

3.Who wants to get more attention according to the passage?

A. The one who is the only child.

B. The old who lives happily with children.

C. The young who feels anxious.

D. Teens who want to discover their mistakes.

4.What’s Crocker’s suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem?

A. Doing an interesting matter.

B. Working harder than ever before.

C. Having a bigger goal than their self.

D. Not checking your Facebook page in a day.

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How many times do you check your Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another “like” or “thumbs(拇指) up”?

Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don’t worry—psychological findings have shown it’s completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from receiving a “like” is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we can’t help wanting more. According to the findings, which observed 32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit (反馈回路) in the teens’ brains is particularly sensitive, and the “social” and “visual” parts of their brains were active when they received “likes” on the social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers, the good they derive from them worked all the same.

So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In “why do people long for attention” by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an only child, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to copy these conditions. Feeling “overlooked and unappreciated” might also lead you to long for attention. Other times, the state of being jealous, or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.

In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answer is quite simple. “If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem（自尊）but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,” wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker.

So perhaps the answer to our addiction to “likes” is simply to focus on something larger than ourselves—a hard, but a worthy one.

1.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The thumbs up from complete strangers don’t work.

B. Desire for attention can definitely create anxiety.

C. Feeling ignored might lead you to be in need of attention.

D. The brain of teenagers is seldom sensitive.

2.What’s the reaction of receiving “likes” on the social network to the brain?

A. The social and visual parts become more nervous.

B. The social and visual parts of the brain are active.

C. The physical and sense parts of the brain become less sensitive.

D. The whole brain becomes cleverer.

3.Who wants to get more attention according to the passage?

A. Teens who want to discover their mistakes.　　 B. The old who lives happily with children.

C. The young who feels anxious.　　 D. The one who is the only child.

4.What’s Crocker’s suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem?

A. Doing an interesting matter.　　 B. Working harder than ever before.

C. Having a bigger goal than their self.　　 D. Not checking your Facebook page in a day.

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Do you have a hobby? Something you look forward to spending your time with? Something you love to do?1. Or making model airplanes. Sketching. Or making useful things out of waste material. It could be a musical instrument that you love playing. Or singing and dancing.

There are many things that a hobby can give you, apart from an enjoyable time. Sashay was a shy boy but through his interest in model airplanes he learned the value of sticking to a task until it was finished. His model airplane club brought him to get into touch with similar souls.2.

Having a hobby helps you relax and get away from the routines of school.3. You really need this well deserved one, too! It gives you focus, self dependence, confidence and builds your personality. This is an opportunity to lose yourself in an enjoyable activity, away from the pressure of school, so at the end of it, you feel relaxed and yet, mentally charged.

Your hobby defines you.4.And it also shows you what you are good at, and how far you can go, when you apply yourself.

5..For a hobby is: Happiness: something which you look forward to doing. Opportunity: to nurture and develop your special and unique skills and celebrate them. Believe in yourself: makes you understand your strong advantages and improves your confidence. Best in you: brings out your best—for in each one of us there is a best that is only ours. YOU gives you a unique character, and makes you YOU!

A. So go ahead and develop a hobby.

B. It gives you a break.

C. It proves your ability.

D. Hobbies show your character.

E. It shows your special skills.

F. It could be collecting something.

G. He learned to make friends for the first time.

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In order to do something meaningful, it’s necessary that you _______ determine what is really important.

A. must　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. will　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. need　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. should

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Many scholarships require that you write an essay in order to be considered for the prize money. However, if you are the sort of person that has a headache whenever you have to complete a writing assignment, this may not be the best news. Luckily for you, there is no reason to fear the scholarship essay. The following tips could help you conquer this not-so-easy aspect of the scholarship application process.

You should always outline your essays. This does not just apply to the scholarship essays, either. An outline helps lend focus to your thoughts and helps you create a picture of the “whole” that the essay will become. Judges cannot to stand when your writing is loose, lacks coherence(连贯性)or when you fail to connect your main points together. They want to see that you can support your argument well with clear and brief examples and that these examples do, in fact, relate to the topic at hand.

If you have a choice in the topic you get to write about, always try to select something you are personally interested in. Don't write what you think the judges want to hear. This will only amount in an essay that reads like someone else’s, which is not a great way to make yourself stand out.

If you feel bored with the topic, then your essay will be boring as well. Make sure your idea follow a clear and a logical path. This means they are connected well and the transitions(过渡) easily flow from one idea to the next. Likewise, try to stay away from the obvious or the sad story. Yes, college will be a life-changing experience, but can you think of an interesting reason why this is so? And yes, it is terrible that you lost a family member at a young age, but what does it have to do with winning this scholarship? Judges can smell sad stories from a mile away, so only pull at the heartstrings(动人心弦) if you have a proper reason for doing so.

1.When writing a scholarship essay, an outline is necessary because it helps you_____.

A. focus on the details of the essay

B. think more about the scholarship

C. make a picture of the whole essay

D. support your argument well

2.Your essay will be appreciated by judges if it _______.

A. turns out to be loose

B. is short of coherence

C. is unable to connect to the main points

D. supports your argument with brief examples

3.What is the author’s opinion on choosing the topic for a scholarship essay?

A. The essay should include the obvious or the sad story.

B. You must keep your mind clear and logical.

C. You had better try to put an interesting story in it.

D. Try to say as much as you can about your family.

4.The intended readers of the passage are probably________.

A. college students　　 B. judges in colleges

C. essay readers　　 D. company leaders

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