I don’t know anyone who has been handed only roses. We all encounter hardships. Some we see coming; others take us by surprise.1.The question is: When these things happen, what do we do next?
When someone is suffering, we need to follow the Platinum Rule:2.Put ourselves in other’s shoes and respond with understanding or better yet, action.
3.It comes from deep within us and from support outside us. It comes from gratitude for what’s good in our lives and from learning in to the suck.4.I learned that when life pulls you under, you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again.
Although it can be extremely difficult to grasp, the disappearance of one possible self can free us to imagine a new possible self. After tragedy, we sometimes miss these opportunities because we spend all of our emotional energy wishing for our old lives. As Hellen Keller put it, “5.But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
A.It can help a person step out of the trouble.
B.Treat others as they want to be treated.
C.When one door of happiness closes, another opens.
D.Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship.
E.Another way you answer it depends on your ability of recovery.
F.It comes from analyzing how we process grief and from simply accepting that grief.
G.It can be as tragic as the death of a child, or as disappointing as a dream that goes unfilled.
高三英语七选五中等难度题
I don’t know anyone who has been handed only roses. We all encounter hardships. Some we see coming; others take us by surprise.1.The question is: When these things happen, what do we do next?
When someone is suffering, we need to follow the Platinum Rule:2.Put ourselves in other’s shoes and respond with understanding or better yet, action.
3.It comes from deep within us and from support outside us. It comes from gratitude for what’s good in our lives and from learning in to the suck.4.I learned that when life pulls you under, you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again.
Although it can be extremely difficult to grasp, the disappearance of one possible self can free us to imagine a new possible self. After tragedy, we sometimes miss these opportunities because we spend all of our emotional energy wishing for our old lives. As Hellen Keller put it, “5.But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
A.It can help a person step out of the trouble.
B.Treat others as they want to be treated.
C.When one door of happiness closes, another opens.
D.Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship.
E.Another way you answer it depends on your ability of recovery.
F.It comes from analyzing how we process grief and from simply accepting that grief.
G.It can be as tragic as the death of a child, or as disappointing as a dream that goes unfilled.
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Anyone who has been a parent knows that raising children is a tough job. It is filled with as many difficult and moments as with moments of joy. Children don’t come with an instruction manual(说明书). And each child is . So parents sometimes feel , not knowing what to do.
But in raising children—as in all of life—what we do is by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American . To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children become . From childhood, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they get more to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they their own jobs and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults seek their parents’ advice and approval for the choice they make. But once they “ the nest ” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not tied to their mother’s apron strings (围裙带).
The between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals—not as of themselves. They them to achieve their own dreams . Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.
1.A. delightful B. meaningful C. hopeful D. painful
2.A. strange B. different C. new D. similar
3.A. excited B. frightened C. puzzled D. surprised
4.A. influenced B. made C. controlled D. changed
5.A. services B. standards C. languages D. values
6.A. brave B. active C. independent D. optimistic
7.A. freedom B. space C. time D. money
8.A. love B. change C. design D. choose
9.A. still B. then C. thus D. therefore
10.A. build B. get C. enter D. leave
11.A. conversation B. relationship C. competitionD. gap
12.A. friends B. children C. teenagers D. extensions
13.A. allow B. force C. forbid D. persuade
14.A. dependence B. trust C. belief D. confidence
15.A. friendship B. citizenship C. membership D. leadership
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----I don’t suppose the police know who did it.
----Well, surprisingly they do. A man has been arrested and _____ now.
A. has being questioned B. is questioning
C. has questioned D. is being questioned
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1.Which tour provides visitors with a chance to see pandas?
A.8-Day Tour in China. B.10-Day Tour in China.
C.12-Day Tour in China. D.15-Day Tour in China.
2.Who may prefer to take 8-Day Tour in China?
A.Nature lovers. B.Folk custom and culture lovers.
C.Swimming lovers. D.Animal lovers.
3.Why is 15-Day Tour in China unique compared with the other tours?
A.It costs visitors the least to visit. B.It lets visitors communicate with local people.
C.Visitors can visit ancient buildings. D.Visitors can see water scenery.
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As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That’s partly because most people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and put more effort, to achieve those goals.
What’s far less understood by scientists, however, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting. Newspapers convey daily accounts of goal-setting widespread in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been surprisingly little research on how the long-advocated practice of setting goals may have contributed to the current economic crisis, and immoral behavior in general.
“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same motivation that can push people to put more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to engage in immoral behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn’s Wharton School. His paper, titled “Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic Side Effects of Over-Praised Goal Setting,” appears in the February issue of the Academy of Management Perspectives.
“It turns out there’s no financial benefit to just having a goal---you just get a psychological benefit” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals have financial rewards that make them more powerful.”
A major example Schweitzer and his colleagues give is the 2004 breakdown of energy-trading giant Enron( 德国安然公司), where managers used financial rewards to motivate salesmen to meet specific goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is that the actual trades were not profitable.
Other studies have shown that burdening employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears（西尔斯公司）placed a sales quota (销售限额) on its auto repair staff. It inspired employees to overcharge for work and to complete unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.
Schweitzer admits his research runs counter to a very large body of literature that praises the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his team’s use of such evidence as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-praised.
In a rebuttal (反驳) paper, Dr. Edwin Locke writes: “Goal-setting is not going away. Organizations cannot grow without being focused on their desired end results any more than an individual can grow without goals to provide a sense of purpose.”
But Schweitzer argues the “evidence” linking goal-setting and harmful behavior should be studied to help draw attention to issues that deserve attention and further investigation. “Even a few negative effects could be so large that they outweigh many positive effects,” he says.
The debate is likely to get heated on in future papers, and the practice of setting goals no doubt will continue. For now, though, the lesson seems to be to put more thought into setting goals.
“Goal-setting does help motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful management, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harmful to the organization,” Schweitzer says.
1.What does Maurice Schweitzer want to show by mentioning the example of Enron?
A．Setting realistic goals can turn a failing business into success.
B．Businesses are likely to succeed without realistic goals.
C．Companies are certain to meet specific goals with financial rewards.
D．Goals with financial rewards have strong motivational power.
2.How did Sears’ goal-setting affect its employees?
A．They had to work more hours to increase their sales.
B．They competed with one another to attract more customers.
C．They turned to immoral practice to reach their goals.
D．They improved their customer service on a companywide basis.
3.The underlined words “runs counter to” (Paragraph 7) can be replaced by ________.
A．agrees with B．goes against C．fits in with D．applies to
4.What is Edwin Locke’s argument against Schweitzer?
A．The practice of setting goals only helps people to develop.
B．Goal-setting is of no use motivating people to accomplish their tasks.
C．The positive effects of goal-setting outweigh its negative effects.
D．Studying goal-setting can contribute to successful business practices.
5.According to the passage, the author tries to convey ___________.
A．the goals that most people set are unrealistic.
B．all people can improve their work quality by setting goals.
C．setting goals can provide people with a sense of purpose.
D．people should not ignore the negative effects of goal-setting.
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As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That's partly because most people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and put more effort, to achieve those goals.
What's far less understood by scientists, however, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting. Newspapers convey daily accounts of goal-setting widespread in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been surprisingly little research on how the long-advocated practice of setting goals may have contributed to the current economic crisis, and immoral behavior in general.
"Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same motivation that can push people to put more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to engage in immoral behaviors," says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn's Wharton School. His paper, entitled "'Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic Side Effects of Over-Praised Goal Setting," appears in the February issue of the Academy of Management Perspectives.
"It turns out there's no financial benefit to just having a goal-you just get a psychological benefit." Schweitzer says. "But in many cases, goals have financial rewards that make them more powerful." A major example Schweitzer and his colleagues give is the 2004 breakdown of energy-trading giant Enron(德国安然公司), where managers used financial rewards to motivate salesmen to meet specific goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is that the actual trades were not profitable.
Other studies have shown that burdening employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears (西尔斯公司) placed a sales quota (销售限额) on its auto repair staff. It inspired employees to overcharge for work and to complete unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.
Schweitzer admits his research runs counter to a very large body of literature that praises the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his team's use of such evidence as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-praised.
In a rebuttal (反驳) paper, Dr. Edwin Locke writes: "Goal-setting is not going away. Organizations cannot grow without being focused on their desired end results any more than an individual can grow without goals to provide a sense of purpose." But Schweitzer argues the "evidence" linking goal-setting and harmful behavior should be studied to help draw attention to issues that deserve attention and further investigation. "Even a few negative effects could be so large that they outweigh many positive effects," he says.
The debate is likely to get heated on in future papers, and the practice of setting goals no doubt will continue. For now, though, the lesson seems to be to put more thought into setting goals.
"Goal-setting does help motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful management, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harmful to the organization," Schweitzer says.
1.What does Maurice Schweitzer want to show by mentioning the example of Enron?
A. Setting realistic goals can turn a failing business into success.
B. Businesses are likely to succeed without realistic goals.
C. Companies are certain to meet specific goals with financial rewards.
D. Goals with financial rewards have strong motivational power.
2.How did Sears' goal-setting affect its employees?
A. They had to work more hours to increase their sales.
B. They competed with one another to attract more customers.
C. They turned to immoral practice to reach their goals.
D. They improved their customer service on a companywide basis.
3.The underlined words "runs counter to" (Paragraph 6) can be replaced by ________.
A. agrees with B. goes against
C. fits in with D. applies to
4.What is Edwin Locke's argument against Schweitzer?
A. The practice of setting goals only helps people to develop.
B. Goal-setting is of no use motivating people to accomplish their tasks.
C. The positive effects of goal-setting outweigh its negative effects.
D. Studying goal-setting can contribute to successful business practices.
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Anyone who has worn a cast (石膏) knows that rebuilding muscle strength once the cast is removed can be difficult. Now researchers at the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI) at Ohio University have found that the mind is critical in maintaining muscle strength following a long period of not moving and that mental imagination may be key in reducing the associated muscle loss.
Strength is controlled by a number of factors----the most studied by far is skeletal muscle. However, the nervous system is also an important, though not fully understood, determining factor of strength and weakness.
Brian C. Clark and colleagues set out to test how the system functions in strength development. They designed an experiment to measure changes in wrist (腕) muscle strength in three groups of healthy adults. Twenty-nine subjects wore a hard cast that extended from just below the elbow (肘) past the fingers, effectively preventing the hand and wrist from moving, for four weeks. Fifteen subjects who did not wear casts served as the control group.
Of the 29 people wearing a hard cast, half were asked to regularly perform an exercise, imagining they were strongly contracting their wrist for five seconds and then resting for five seconds. This was repeated four times in a row followed by a one-minute break for a total of 13 rounds per session and five sessions per week. The other half performed no imagination exercises.
At the end of the four-week experiment, both groups who wore casts had lost strength in their unmoving limbs (肢体) when compared to the control group. But the group that performed imagination exercises lost 50% less strength than the non-imagination group. The nervous system’s ability to fully make the muscle recover also returned more quickly in the imagination group compared to the non-imagination group.
1.What does the underlined word “critical” mean in the first paragraph?
A. Serious. B. Disapproving.
C. Significant. D. Criticizing.
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Scientists have partly understood the nervous system.
B. Whoever has worn a cast for long may have difficulty in muscle recovery.
C. Scientists have already spent a lot of time in studying skeletal muscle.
D. The number of the subjects in the experiment was 29 in all.
3.What can we learn from the experiment?
A. The control group lost 50% less strength than the non-imagination group.
B. The imagination group lost more strength than the non-imagination group.
C. The control group wore casts but didn’t perform the imagination exercise.
D. The speed of non-imagination group’s muscle recovery was slower.
4. Where can you most probably find the passage?
A. In a science magazine. B. In a storybook.
C. In a textbook . D. In a book review.
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Anyone who owns a car knows that we should maintain the car and fill it with fuel of good quality. To keep it looking good, we occasionally take it ________1.________ a wash. If we abuse the car, it won’t take us where we want to go. ________2.________ it is with our body and soul. The body is just like a vehicle to do the soul’s building. ________3.________ the body is full of energy, it can help open up the soul. Some deeper life issues will become easy for us. Just ________4.________ we learn to maintain a car, we ought to learn how to maintain the body. There must be ________5.________balance between enjoying ourselves and working. For one thing, we don’t need to be a slave. ________6.________can sometimes refresh the body so that our soul can accomplish more. For ________7.________, we have to be in control. Enjoy the pleasure, ________8.________don’t be addicted to it. Only when our body is at full power can the “will-power” go further.
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When we know somewhere well，we say we “know it like the back of our hand”. But new research has shown that we don’t actually know as much about our hands as we think we do.
Wider and shorter
Professor Matthew Longo at the University of London and his team did an experiment, covering the left hands of 100 people. Then they asked the people to point to where they thought their fingertips and knuckles (指关节) were. They made some quite big mistakes.
“People think their hand is wider than it actually is,” said Longo. The fingers also seem shorter than they are. This mistake gets worse as you go across the hand from the thumb to the little finger.
Sense of position
“It is connected to our sense of position,” explained Longo. This is our ability to tell where different parts of our bodies are, even when we can’t see them. “It tells us whether a joint is straight, or not” he said. It also tells us whether we are going up or down in an elevator. All this information comes from signs from nerves in real time. It’s like our brain has maps — maps that show the size and shape of our body. “This experiment tried to find those maps,” said Longo.
Strength(强度) of feeling
But these maps make mistakes. These mistakes may be made because of how the brain understands different parts of the skin. “Our brains ‘see’ areas as larger where the skin feels touch strongly,” said Longo. Body parts don’t appear as their true size, but appear bigger or smaller depending on how strongly they feel touch. Our lips, for example, have more nerves than our nose. So brain “sees” lips on its map of the body as being bigger than our nose. The same thing happens for other parts of the body that have lots of nerves.
Longo believes that more research in this area may help us to understand eating problem better, because people suffering from these problems may not know their bodies properly.
1.Which of following statement is TRUE about the experiment according to the article?
A. People think their body parts are larger than they actually are.
B. People made more mistakes about their little fingers length than their thumbs’ length.
C. People’s fingers are actually shorter than they think.
D. People were asked to draw their hands from memory
2.What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. The new experiment. B. The location information.
C. The mistake people made. D. The sizes of fingers and hands.
3.We can learn from the article that ________.
A. the maps of people’s bodies form before they are born
B. the maps of our body are based on information from nerves
C. our sense of position tells how different parts of the body work
D. how we feel about our body shape is only decided by our sense of position
4.We can infer from the article that ________.
A. the hand feels touch more strongly than fingers do
B. our lips have a weaker sense of touch than our nose
C. there are more nerves in the finger than in the hand
D. our sense of position should not be trusted because it is too often incorrect
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To improve the quality of our products, we ask ____ has used them for suggestions.
| A．anyone | B．who | C．no matter who | D．whoever |
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