Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self﹣confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self﹣confidence like "Foreigners are awesome (令人敬畏的),and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us," and a few unfriendly opinions such as "Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility (礼貌) is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self﹣confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation (耻辱) of being bullied (被欺负) and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality (心态) today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked "What makes you feel proud of your country?" in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self﹣confidence.
While answering the question "Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?" Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70 percent of Chinese migrants (移民) become more patriotic (爱国的) after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of "patriotic education" classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self﹣confident.We live in the world's second﹣largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita (人均纯金融资产) and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self﹣confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending (屈尊),not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.
1.According to the text,what are the Chinese attitudes toward foreigners today?
A. They have various attitudes toward foreigners.
B. They think the foreigners are always rude.
C. They always speak highly of the foreigners.
D. They believe foreigners are just common people.
2.Chinese used to lack self﹣confidence because .
A. They thought the foreigners were mysterious.
B. They used to think themselves less powerful.
C. They were deeply influenced by the dark history.
D. They once believed foreigners were awesome.
3.According to Zhang Weiwei,most Chinese migrants .
A. desire to be a citizen of another nation
B. develop a stronger love for their home country
C. are unwilling to return to their motherland
D. serve as bad examples in patriotic education
4.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Chinese should be proud of the great achievement of their country.
B. Chinese have enough confidence to make greater progress.
C. Chinese have a lower self﹣confidence faced with foreigners.
D. Chinese should be confident and take the foreigners as equals.
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Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self﹣confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self﹣confidence like "Foreigners are awesome (令人敬畏的),and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us," and a few unfriendly opinions such as "Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility (礼貌) is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self﹣confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation (耻辱) of being bullied (被欺负) and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality (心态) today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked "What makes you feel proud of your country?" in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self﹣confidence.
While answering the question "Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?" Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70 percent of Chinese migrants (移民) become more patriotic (爱国的) after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of "patriotic education" classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self﹣confident.We live in the world's second﹣largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita (人均纯金融资产) and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self﹣confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending (屈尊),not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.
1.According to the text,what are the Chinese attitudes toward foreigners today?
A. They have various attitudes toward foreigners.
B. They think the foreigners are always rude.
C. They always speak highly of the foreigners.
D. They believe foreigners are just common people.
2.Chinese used to lack self﹣confidence because .
A. They thought the foreigners were mysterious.
B. They used to think themselves less powerful.
C. They were deeply influenced by the dark history.
D. They once believed foreigners were awesome.
3.According to Zhang Weiwei,most Chinese migrants .
A. desire to be a citizen of another nation
B. develop a stronger love for their home country
C. are unwilling to return to their motherland
D. serve as bad examples in patriotic education
4.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Chinese should be proud of the great achievement of their country.
B. Chinese have enough confidence to make greater progress.
C. Chinese have a lower self﹣confidence faced with foreigners.
D. Chinese should be confident and take the foreigners as equals.
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Confidence is more than just an attitude; it comes from a strong commitment to take_____, rather than just let life happen.
A.consideration B.effect C.responsibility D.account
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KING LEAR
Part 3
NARRATOR: As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father, she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her, Goneril tells her servant, Oswald, to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However, King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent, who Lear ordered to leave Britain, cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.
(Enter Lear, several of Lear's soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.)
LEAR: OK, Caius. I'll give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job, I'll keep you on as my servant. (Oswald enters.) Hey, you there. Where's my daughter? (Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.) Hey. What's going on? Call him back. Is he deaf? (A Soldier rushes out after Oswald.) It's as though the whole world has gone to sleep. (Soldier reenters.) Where's that servant? Why didn’t he come back when I called?
SOLDIER: Sir, he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back.
LEAR: I don’t believe it!
SOLDIER: Sir, I am sorry, to tell you this, but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to a king. Everyone here, including your daughter, is behaving very coldly towards you.
LEAR: Mmm. I suspected the same, but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her. (Soldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.) Ah, come here my man and answer me. Who am I?
OSWALD: My lady's father.
LEAR: Your lady's father? Is that all I am to you, you dog, you slave! (Lear raises his arm as though to strike Oswald.)
OSWALD: I'll not be hit, my Lord.
KENT: (Kent kicks Oswald's feet out from under him.) And you won't be laid flat on your back either, I suppose. Now get up and get out of here. (Oswald leaves.)
LEAR: My thanks, Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant.
(Enter Goneril.) What's up, daughter? You always seem to be frowning lately.
GONERIL: Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting? I thought when I told you about their behavior you would make them behave, but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behavior.
LEAR: Is this my daughter scolding me?
GONERIL: I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you don't need them. Besides, their drunken behavior and bad manners are disgusting. You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too, I suggest you teach them how to behave properly.
LEAR: That's a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I won't stay here to be insulted. I still have one more daughter. She'll scratch out your eyes when she hears how you've treated me. Men! Get my horses ready and collect my baggage. I'll leave immediately. I won't stay where I'm not welcome. (Lear and companions leave.)
NARRATOR: Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle of his other daughter, Regan, to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story.
1.Who does the underlined “him” probably refer to?
A. Kent. B. Oswald. C. Lear. D. Soldier.
2.Why did the Duke of Kent disguise himself as a servant?
A. To find a chance to meet Goneril.
B. To share some of the king’s wealth.
C. To find a job in the court.
D. To serve and help his king— Lear.
3. From the passage, what is the relationship between Goneril and Regan?
A. Sisters. B. Couple.
C. Sister and Brother. D. Brothers.
4.Which of the following best describe the character of King Lear in this passage?
A. A wise king and father.
B. A cold-hearted father.
C. A cruel and selfish king.
D. A stupid and a bit stubborn man.
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--- I don’t know ___________ makes her different from others.
--- Confidence, I think.
A.how is it that B.how it is that
C.what is it that D.what it is that
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—I don't know ________makes her different from others.
—Confidence, I think.
A. how is it that B. how it is that C. what is it that D. what it is that
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The man as well as his horse ____ crossed the river ____ from Tokyo.
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As a salesman, much of his success comes from being ________ what his customers want.
A.in competition with B.in contrast with C.in company with D.in tune with
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. –What’s the noise ? It sounds as if it comes from upstairs.
--______ .It must be the window-cleaner working , next door.
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As is known to us all, success usually results from diligence while laziness and copying others _____ can lead to losses and failure.
A. blindly B. automatically
C. awfully D. annually
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As is known to us all, success usually results from diligence while laziness and copying others _____ can lead to losses and failure.
A. blindly B. automatically
C. awfully D. annually
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