Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life's simpler pleasures.
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, ''I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don't let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is. ''
Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, ''I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take. ''
Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.
For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, ''Walking my dog makes me happy. '' The joy at the word ''walkies'' never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.
1.What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To inform us what true happiness means.
B.To bring in the topic to be discussed.
C.To explain to us where we can get true happiness.
D.To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.
2.According to the text, who claim that ''FOOD'' is the key to their pleasure?
A.Len Goodman and Andy Murray B.Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney
C.Paul McCartney and Len Goodman D.Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage
3.It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of_____.
A.judges B.dogs
C.fairies D.dandelions
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.The Actual Meaning of True Happiness
B.Simpler Ways to Obtain True Happiness
C.Celebrities Are Happier than the Ordinary
D.True Happiness Comes from Life's Simpler Pleasures
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Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life's simpler pleasures.
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, ''I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don't let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is. ''
Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, ''I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take. ''
Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.
For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, ''Walking my dog makes me happy. '' The joy at the word ''walkies'' never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.
1.What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To inform us what true happiness means.
B.To bring in the topic to be discussed.
C.To explain to us where we can get true happiness.
D.To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.
2.According to the text, who claim that ''FOOD'' is the key to their pleasure?
A.Len Goodman and Andy Murray B.Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney
C.Paul McCartney and Len Goodman D.Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage
3.It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of_____.
A.judges B.dogs
C.fairies D.dandelions
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.The Actual Meaning of True Happiness
B.Simpler Ways to Obtain True Happiness
C.Celebrities Are Happier than the Ordinary
D.True Happiness Comes from Life's Simpler Pleasures
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Please don’t put so much _________ on our children. It is harmful to their health and future.
A．power B．strength C．pressure D．attention
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If you want your children to be independent, put some responsibilities________their shoulders.
A. on B. over C. by D. beyond
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Sometimes people move their shoulders upwards away from their upper body and then let them fall, _____“I don't know".
A. to mean
B. meant
C. having meant
D. meaning
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My parents knew their wealth: each other, their six children, and their faith. They tried to live simple lives so that they could have time for what was most important.
They didn’t busy themselves buying a bigger house, because that would mean working harder to pay the monthly mortgage(按揭贷款)，working overtime or taking second job. Who would go running with me then? Who would read stories to me?
They didn’t burden themselves with buying an expensive car because that would mean worrying about installment(分期付款) bills. Besides, walking to the shopping centre every Saturday afternoon with me gave my dad his needed exercise, and made me feel so special.
One of my heart’s delights was seeing Dad and Mom in their bedroom at night, after our nightly family prayer. The lights were turned off, and I’d see the figure of my father seated on his old chair and Mom standing behind him, gently massaging(按摩) his shoulders. I’d hear them talk about what happened during their day. Even as a child, I sensed their quiet pleasure in being together.
My question today: Could they have done this rich ritual(仪式) each night and nourished(滋润) their marriage if they had been busy paying for expensive clothes for themselves or their kids, or if they had been worrying about monthly bills for new hi-tech equipment? I don’t think so. And I’ve made a choice: I don’t want that of life either.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s family?
A. There were six people in the family.
B. They decided to buy a bigger house.
C. They lived an easy and happy life.
D. They had a second-hand car.
2.What did the parents regularly do with the author?
A. They wrote stories together.
B. They read newspapers together.
C. They regularly took exercise together.
D. They went shopping together each day.
3. The author believed that his/her parents’ happiness was due to(由于, 归功于)
A. their attitude towards life
B. their love for each other
C. their common interests
D. their ability to communicate with each other
4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________.
A. got bored with his/her parents’ way of educating kids
B. was influenced by his/her parents’ lifestyle
C. didn’t want to follow his/her parents’ advice
D. didn’t want to live the same life as his/her parents
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“If you are to succeed, you must put your shoulder to the wheel." my head teacher _______ says to the class.
A. curiously B. consequently C. confidently D. constantly
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Celebrities(名人) have become a powerful influence on some people because of their social position and their economic situation.
First, some people admire and imitate stars because they allow themselves to be influenced by the media. Television, radio, and magazines invade(侵扰) the lives of audience with a variety of shows, information, and publications about stars and their lives. For instance, Britney Spears has become the target of paparazzi(狗仔队). In May, Britney appeared at the front page of the most popular magazines revealing that she married her best friend in Vegas, Nevada. Media also invade stars’ lives because reporters know they can get high profits from readers who buy and follow their favorite artists’ news.
Second, some mad audiences imitate their celebrities for their lack of confidence. Some people who are shy and lack personality may find that imitating others will cause a good impression. For example, my cousin Jenny, who lacks a social life because of her introverted(内向的) personality, believes that acting and dressing like Jennifer Lopez will make her popular in high school.
Finally, several fans of stars imitate them because of peer pressure. Since my niece’s girl friends formed an Antonio Banderas’ fan club, she had also joined the group. Although she wasn’t a huge fan of his, now she collects most of Banderas’ possessions. In fact, when I asked Arianna, my niece, why she was part of Banderas’ fan club, she replied with a doubtful tone that she did not wish to be rejected by the other teens.
In conclusion, it is true that celebrities play spectacular roles in their performances in Hollywood, which entertains many people all over the world; however, modern celebrities influence the audience to the point where their fans admire and try to imitate their lives.
1.What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. Why people are influenced by celebrities.
B. The harmful influence of celebrities.
C. What kind of people are influenced by celebrities
D. How to avoid the influence of celebrities.
2.We can infer from Paragraph 2 that ___________.
A. media are on the side of stars
B. stars know how to take advantage of media.
C. media can give wrong information about stars
D. media invade stars’ lives for their own good
3.Arianna joined the Antonio Banderas’ fan club to _____________.
A. seek encouragement from the star B. be accepted by other teens
C. become a real fan of the star D. learn more about the star
4.The author of the passage probably believes that ______________.
A. it’s easy for people to resist the influence of celebrities
B. all young people are easily influenced by celebrities
C. it’s no good for people to imitate celebrities blindly
D. people can improve their personality by imitating their favorite stars
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Well-known companies are powered by their names and reputations. When people walk into a Pizza Hut in Tokyo, Rome, or Miami, they know exactly what they are getting. Through franchising, an investor (投资者) can make use of this brand power by opening a Pizza Hut of his or her own. The risk is low, and the rewards can be big. No wonder franchising is such a successful business model.
Franchising had been around for more than 100 years, but its popularity took off in the 1950s. Leading the trend were fast food restaurant like McDonald’s. These days, there are franchises in more than eighty-five industries, including dry cleaning, hotels and supermarkets. It’s a very big business. In the US, there are some 760,000 franchises, totaling more than $1.5 trillion in yearly revenues (income).
There are two sides in a franchise: the franchisor—the owner of the business system and the franchisee—the person who licenses the system. After signing a “franchise agreement”, the franchisee pays a fee. He or she also pays for equipment, supplies, and, if necessary, building costs. The total investment usually ranges from $10,000 to $1,000,000. After the business opens, the franchisee also pays a percentage of sales revenues—called a royalty—to the franchisor. Marking fees must also be paid.
In return, the franchisee receives many benefits. Training is among the most common ones. It includes everything from dealing with customers to understanding the company’s standards. The franchisor also handles advertising. On top of that, there’s the benefit of the brand reputation that the company has built up. All of these benefits make the risk of opening a franchise much smaller than that of starting a business from scratch.
However, a franchise can also have drawbacks. If a customer at a single restaurant gets sick, it may hurt every franchise in the system. Running a franchise also means closely following the company’s standards. So, one has to give up a degree of independence. You have to do things their way and trust that the system will work.
If you want to earn a lot of money from the business, you have to work hard. Also, remember that the monthly royalty must be paid, even if you are losing money. However, there are thousands of opportunities in franchising. They will surely grow as brand recognition becomes more important in the global economy(经济学).
1.What does the word “franchise” mean in the passage?
A. A company policy for building up service reputation.
B. A permission given by a company for selling its goods.
C. An official association for improving business network.
D. A system operated by an organization for lower marketing fee.
2.What is the most important factor to make a franchise successful?
A. Brand power. B. Agreement.
C. Training. D. Royalty.
3.After signing a franchise agreement, a franchisee will _________.
A. pay for the advertisement
B. get free necessary equipment
C. receive the monthly revenues
D. maintain the company’s standards
4.What does the author think of franchising?
A. It will have a promising future.
B. It will bring higher business risk.
C. It will control the global economy.
D. It will cause losses of brand recognition.
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The medical team was heading toward the earthquake-hit area when their car . The doctors and nurses got off the car and decided to go to their destination on foot.
A. broke out B. broke away
C. broke up D. broke down
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（题文）Why are the speakers putting off their picnic?
A. There are cats and dogs outside.
B. It is raining heavily.
C. They have no time.
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