Taking charge of yourself involves putting to...

Taking charge of yourself involves putting to rest some common beliefs. At the top of the list is the notion that intelligence is measured by your ability to solve complex problems; to read, write and compute at certain levels; and to resolve abstract equations (方程式) quickly. This vision of intelligence asserts (断言) formal education and bookish excellence as the true measures of self-fulfillment. It encourages a kind of intellectual prejudice that has brought with it some discouraging results. We have come to believe that someone who is very good at some form of school discipline is ''intelligent''. Yet mental hospitals are filled with patients who have all of the professional certificates. A truer indicator of intelligence is an effective, happy life lived each day and each present moment.

If you are happy, if you live each moment for everything it's worth, then you are an intelligent person. Problem solving is a useful help to your happiness, but if you know that given your inability to solve a particular problem you can still choose happiness for yourself, or at a minimum refuse to choose unhappiness, then you are intelligent. You are intelligent because you have the ultimate weapon against the big N.B.D. — Nervous Break Down.

''Intelligent'' people do not have N.B.D.s because they are in charge of themselves. They know how to choose happiness over depression, because they know how to deal with the problems of their lives.

You can begin to think of yourself as truly intelligent on the basis of how you choose to feel in the face of trying circumstances. Everyone who is involved with other human beings in any social context has similar difficulties. Disagreements, conflicts and compromises are a part of what it means to be human. Similarly, money, growing old, sickness, deaths, natural disasters and accidents are all events which present problems to actually all human beings. But some people are able to make it, to avoid abandoning themselves to depression and unhappiness despite such occurrences, while others collapse or have N.B.D.s. Those who recognize problems as a human condition and don't measure happiness by an absence of problems are the most intelligent kind of humans we know; also, the most rare.

1.According to the author, the notion of intelligence measured in terms of one's ability to read, write and compute _____________.

A.will help remove intellectual prejudice B.is a widely held but wrong concept

C.will contribute to one’s self-fulfillment D.is the root of all mental suffering

2.It is implied in the passage that holding a university degree _____________.

A.does not mean that one is highly intelligent

B.may make one mentally sick and physically weak

C.does not indicate one's ability to write professional documents

D.may result in one's inability to solve complex real-life problems

3.The author thinks that an intelligent person knows _____________.

A.how to accept some common beliefs

B.how to persuade others to compromise

C.how to find the best way to achieve success in life

D.how to avoid depression and make his life worthwhile

4.According to the last paragraph, which statement is TRUE?

A.Difficulties are part of everyone's life.

B.Depression and unhappiness are unavoidable in life.

C.Everybody should learn to avoid challenging circumstances.

D.Good feelings can contribute to eventual academic excellence.

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Taking charge of the big company, I’m afraid, is _____ his ability.

A. beyond         B. within           C. of                D. to

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—How will you　　 yourself after you retire?

—I intend to get into golf to spend the rest of my life.

A. occupy　 B. associate　 C. charge　 　 D. Devote

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Taking care of yourself is not being selfish. By caring enough to ______ your body well, you will be in ______ shape to take care of those around you. No one can take care of your health ______ yourself.

Believe in yourself and your ______. Havea “can-do” attitude. Make a list of ______ changes that you have made in the past. It is easier to ______ a goal when you are ______. Use humor and laugh off occasional lapses (过失). Have confidence that you can get back on track with your healthy ______.

Seek out a friend or co-worker who will make you feel comfortable. You will find out ______ friends is a happy thing in the world. Regular phone calls, emails or visit over coffee could help you keep a good contact with them. ______ your cheerleader could become your exercise buddy (密友).

____ yourself as you make simple changes that in the end will ______ in achieving your overall goal. Celebration is part of successful change. Create a list of incentives (动机) that will ______ you motivated.

Adopt eating and physical activity habits that can become part of your ______. Have a backup plan ______ those days when your plans to eat well and be active are challenged. If you can’t walk ______ the weather, have an exercise video to use. If you have no time to pack a ______ lunch, choose a small fast food sandwich and side salad.

Go on a ______. Work and family are two most important things in people’s lives. People try to tackle the two things at once, ______ most of them fail. Just as an old saying goes: People who know how to rest ______ how to work. Go out with your family and have a good time.

1.A. see B. take C. use D. treat

2.A. better B. worse C. bigger D. smaller

3.A. besides B. except C. beside D. beyond

4.A. body B. attitude C. ability D. eyes

5.A. successful B. little C. strange D. few

6.A. check B. discover C. achieve D. declare

7.A. optional B. particular C. dynamic D. optimistic

8.A. work B. routine C. face D. sight

9.A. taking B. making C. sharing D. playing

10.A. Surely B. Quickly C. Perhaps D. Slowly

11.A. Reward B. Pick C. Pass D. Instruct

12.A. introduce B. gain C. find D. result

13.A. found B. pass C. build D. keep

14.A. family B. friendship C. object D. lifestyle

15.A. to B. on C. for D. outside

16.A. out of B. due to C. away from D. on to

17.A. healthy B. rich C. interesting D. passive

18.A. trip B. talk C. story D. meeting

19.A. and B. but C. because D. though

20.A. study B. accept C. know D. discuss

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Some psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community — can make a big difference.

Unlike the random graffiti （涂鸦）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁画）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.

Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.

Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town's cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.

Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.

1.What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia?

A.To replace random graffiti.

B.To deal with the issues about mental illnesses.

C.To promote dialogues about art issues.

D.To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts.

2.How does community art open people up?

A.By changing people' s views on prejudices.

B.By giving new life to traditional murals.

C.By providing a subject for conversation.

D.By making neighborhoods more attractive.

3.What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?

A.They can profit from art economically.

B.They provide inexpensive courses in art.

C.They've placed some restrictions on art.

D.They borrow art from other communities.

4.What do we know about the community art in the UK?

A.It is limited to rich communities.

B.It has the support of the government.

C.It started from a mill in Brierfield.

D.It is paid for by the Knight Foundation.

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Some parts of the garden are for the rest of the world to admire. Others are for you to disappear to when you don't want to be found. Of course, that's easy enough to arrange when you have lots of land with space for the kids to run round and cosy "garden rooms" for the adults to enjoy. But when your garden is on the small side, you might think it's a tall order. Well, you're wrong.

To create a secret garden, people tend to take the routine: surrounding a small garden with high fences and then placing a lawn(草坪) in the middle and borders round the edge. Far from making the most of the area, that just makes it look a lot smaller and more boring. Dividing it up makes much more use of your space and means you can have your practical family area plus a secret garden.

When you're searching for the perfect secret site within your existing set-up, consider your present favourite spot. A secret garden needs to be special—a complete contrast to the more practical family parts of the garden. Perhaps you take a folding chair down to a quiet corner that gets evening sun; maybe you sit and watch the pond or simply slip out to the patio(露台)with a glass of wine.

It's quite easy to change an existing favourite feature into a secret place. You could top the patio with a pergola(棚架) pole and plant a grapevine for shade, or position a bench overlooking the pond and plant bamboos to screen it from the rest of the garden.

The areas you create needn't all to be the same size—or even the same style—but if you're planning a major redesign, take your time and work it out on paper before committing time and money. Then when it's done, you'll really be able to relax and enjoy it.

1.What assumption lies behind this passage?

A. Grapevine are widely used as shade in gardens.

B. Parents need their own space in the garden.

C. Family members should share everything.

D. Gardens are different in size and style.

2.The underlined phrase "a tall order" (in Paragraph 1) probably means ________.

A. a difficult task B. a costly decision

C. an unwise attempt D. an unfair business

3.What's the author's solution for a cozy space in a small garden?

A. Place a lawn in the middle.

B. Build borders around the lawn.

C. Surround the garden with high fences.

D. Have a separate space within the garden.

4.What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A. To offer tips on a small getaway in the garden.

B. To share personal experience in gardening.

C. To recommend best plants for small gardens.

D. To advertise some new designs of gardens.

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Tom left his dog ____________ me when he was away.

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How to express yourself to others

Every person on the planet communicates in some fashion. And one of the hardest things to do when you're communicating with someone is expressing yourself. After all, words have the power to give life and death... especially in relationships. 1.

If you have a fear of people, people will avoid you. It's a vicious cycle（恶性循环）. You avoid people because you fear that they will hurt you. People see your coldness, and either think the worst （that you are stuck-up（傲慢的）），or satisfy your desire and leave you alone. 2. You'll have a hard time getting close to them when you bottle everything up inside. Your relationships will all be shallow.

Your inability to express yourself will haunt（萦绕于）you in time of trouble. You'll need help, and you'll want help, but you won't seek it. You'll hide. So, no one helps you. Then you grow bitter and angry. What's more, it can cause isolation. You build walls around your emotions and people consequently leave you alone. Gradually, your life will be empty. Life is relationships. 3.

However, reading will help you learn how other people express themselves. Pay attention to word usage, diction（措词）,flow, voice and tones. These will give you ideas of expressing yourself. 4. They'll provide you with many ways of expressing your emotions and help you express yourself better.

Besides, you can do some writing on your own. Start a novel. Write letters. Keep a journal or diary. You'll find that writing helps you to sort through your thoughts. Writing gives you focus and direction.

5. You can't catch it from someone who has it. It is the spiritual state of mind that is the direct result of fear. There is really only one type of fear and that is the fear of the unknown. Don't fear what other people think about you. Honestly, your imagination will create far worse imagination than what most people will ever think.

A.Social anxiety is not a disease.

B.That will make them feel needed.

C.So it is important that you learn to express yourself.

D.All of these factors have some relationship to happiness.

E.Look up words that you've never seen before and use them.

F.The stronger your relationships are, the more joy you'll have in life.

G.When you can't open up to people, they will feel that you are unapproachable.

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If you are ever planning to buy a telescope and want to get yourself involved in astronomy it is always a good idea to know a bit of the sky.Get acquainted with a few constellations(星座) so that it will be easier for you to spot the constellations when you are using your telescope.

It’s a good idea to buy a few magazines on astronomy to help you to get familiar with the constellations in the sky and also read a few reviews on the different types of telescopes in the market.This will help you gather all the information that is out there regarding telescopes and what people have to say about them.

It’s advisable to go in for a pair of binoculars(双筒望远镜) before you buy your first telescope so that you can get used to spotting constellations before your view of the sky is narrowed down.This will also help you know if you really want to get involved in astronomy.Many people buy a costly telescope and then discover that they’re not actually interested in astronomy.

Experience has no substitute，and there certainly is nothing better than using different telescopes before you buy one.This will help you to get the feel of all the types of telescopes and you will know which one is easier for you to use.A large aperture(光圈) refractor(折射) may give you an excellent image but you may not be able to keep a steady hand while using it resulting in a blurry image.

There are three types of telescopes that are available in the market.If you want a more elegant looking telescope you can always choose to buy a fine brass telescope.It’s good to become acquainted with each type before going for the plunge of a first telescope.The first type of telescope is the refractor telescope，which uses lenses to gather light to a focus at the eye piece.The use of lenses helps the telescope have a superior image.A refracting telescope is not as portable as the other two types of telescopes and so you will have to buy one with a small aperture.

The second type of telescope is the Reflector.Made by Sir Isaac Newton，this telescope functions by focusing the light back at the front of the tube，which is where the eyepiece sits，by using parabolic(抛物线的) mirrors and another smaller mirror to deflect the light.There is no added color in the image caused by refraction of light since this telescope does not use lenses.These are the cheapest of all telescopes and are more portable than refractors.

1.According to the text，a telescope is intended to be bought for ________.

A．getting experience

B．watching stars

C．studying the climate

D．learning about a bit of the sky

2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．One must know something about astronomy and telescopes.

B．One can’t buy a telescope without buying several astronomy magazines.

C．One should check the telescopes in the market and try to find a better one.

D．One must be familiar with new information of astronomy and space instruments.

3.Why does the author advise buying a pair of binoculars first?

A．The telescope is too expensive.

B．The binoculars are easier to use.

C．You may gain plenty of experience in astronomy.

D．Your view will be narrow by using a pair of binoculars.

4.What do we know about the refracting telescope?

A．It looks very elegant.

B．It refracts light by an eye piece.

C．It has clear images without any lenses.

D．It is not convenient to take along for its size.

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To qualify yourself for this kind of new job, I recommend that you ______ some online courses.

A. to take　　　　 　 B. taking　　　　 　 C. take　　　　　　 　 D. would take

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