Fear is one of the many enemies hidden inside...

Fear is one of the many enemies hidden inside us, and if _____ uncontrolled, it can destroy our lives.

A.leaving B.left C.having left D.to be left

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Facing fear is one of the most important things you can do. Some people have a fear of failure and others a fear of success. It may seem strange but neither one is a good fear. You might think the fear of failure could be a good thing but it’s not, particularly if the fear of failure keeps you from accomplishing anything.

For myself, I have a huge fear of failure but I am good at facing that fear and overcoming it. I don’t let my fear of failure cause me to delay(延误) my decision or get me off the track. I use the fear to make sure I’m doing my absolute best at all times because I know if I don’t do my best I will fail. That frightens me. I’m not afraid of trying at all.

I started a business when I was married to my first wife. The business became successful and I was getting ready to make some huge money. However, my wife just wanted us to stay small because she was comfortable there. She feared what success might bring and did every little thing she could to make sure we didn’t grow any bigger. I’m sure you can see the problem. I had a fear of failure and she had an even bigger fear of success. Finally I couldn’t stand any more of her fear and we got a divorce.

Facing fear and overcoming fear is very important. People even have a fear of fear. I’m sure that it is normal. People fear change more than anything else and fight that change with fear. They fear what they don’t know or understand. They fear anything new to them. But we need to keep in mind that the world is changing all the time and that change is inevitable (不可避免的). You can live a life free of fear by learning to face your fears.

1.From the first paragraph, we can learn that the fear of failure________.

A. is better than the fear of success

B. is a good thing to most of us

C. is more common than the fear of success

D. may stop us from getting successful

2. It can be inferred that when the writer’s small business became successful, _____.

A. he feared to grow bigger

B. he feared to lose his money

C. something went wrong with their marriage

D. he was as comfortable as his wife

3.What’s the writer’s purpose of telling his own experience with his first wife?

A. To explain two kinds of fears.

B. To tell his problem in his early career.

C. To explain the bad effects of different fears.

D. To show the fear of failure is a good thing.

4.People who have a fear of fear___________.

A. often fail to understand something new to them

B. just want to live an unchangeable life

C. believe that change is inevitable

D. fear that they can’t change

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Most of us fear getting up and speaking in public. Many people don’t like to go gathering where they don’t know anyone, but while most of us soldier on (迎难而上), those with social anxiety disorder are often stopped by the terror and worry.

Research shows that around fifteen million Americans suffer from social anxiety disorder. People in this condition feel that they are always being watched. Even though they know these fears are unreasonable, they cannot overcome their fears on their own.

Social anxiety disorder sufferers are often misdiagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia (精神分裂症) and personality disorder. Many feel lonely, and are unsure whether anyone else can understand their thoughts and emotions. This can lead to withdrawal from most social situations, even to being unable to hold employment.

Those who suffer from social anxiety disorder are often dismissed(辞退)as being shy. This is simply not the case; shyness is not even a symptom of social anxiety disorder. The majority of sufferers find their symptoms linked to specific situations, rather than all types of social interactions.

An important step in overcoming social anxiety disorder is seeking out a therapist who specializes in training this type of disorder. Group treatment has been shown to be especially effective. Medication also help reduce the symptoms, but it should not be used as a replacement for psychotherapy (心理疗法).

On your own, you can help reduce the symptoms by taking deep breaths and practising medication or prayer. Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided, as both can cause panic attacks. Exercises can relieve the symptoms, because it burns up the chemicals in your body that cause stress.

1.Patients with social anxiety disorder______.

A．are shy in all situations

B．feel they don’t understand themselves

C．are anxious and terrified while speaking in public

D．feel it is unreasonable to be watched by others

2.We know from the passage that_____.

A．most people will try to fight against social anxiety disorder

B．shyness is the main symptom of social anxiety disorder

C．people who feel lonely are often misdiagnosed with social anxiety disorder

D．psychotherapy is very important in treating social anxiety disorder

3.According to the passage, if Jack suffers from social anxiety disorder, he should_____.

A．burn up some unsafe chemicals

B．ask for help from a doctor

C．practise speaking in public

D．resign from his present job

4.We are most likely to find this passage in_______.

A．American Culture   B．Cross Country      C．Family Doctor      D．English Nature

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Many of us have heard of the saying: everything is possible if you can just believe. But few of us really know the power of faith and perseverance(坚定).  South African swimmer Natalie du Tiot embodies(体现)those virtues.

Du Tiot, 24, became the first swimmer to compete in both the Olympic Games and the Paralympics (残奥会)in Beijing. Although she finished 16^th in the tough 10km marathon in the able-bodied Games, she has collected three golds in the Paralympics so far.

One of the most successful disabled athletes of all time, Natalie du Tiot was already a promising swimmer when she lost her leg in a motorcycle accident in 2001, at just 17.

“There are a lot of dark moments,” she said, “There are some days when I cry. But I try to remember that better days are ahead. You just go on.”

Within a few months, she was back in the swimming pool.

She still completes and still succeeds. The only difference is she has switched to longer events—from 200m and 400m individual medley to 800m and 1,500m freestyle—to make up for her loss of speed with only one leg. But she made no adjustment to her mental look(精神面貌).

“Going out in the water, it feels as if there’s nothing wrong with me. It doesn’t matter if you look different. You’re still the same as everybody else because you have the same dream.”

She is the owner of many world records, and she also won gold when competing against able-bodied swimmers in the 1,500m freestyle at the All African Games in 2007.

But there is no magic recipe(秘诀) for success. It all comes down to hard work and determination. “She is stubborn, which is good and bad,” said her coach Karoly Von Toros. “Good for the swimming, but bad for the coach.”

There is a poem that hangs on her wall that reads:

The tragedy (悲剧)of life does not lie in not reaching your goals;

The tragedy of life lies in not having goals to reach for.

1. Natalie du Tiot is a vivid example that____________________.

2.According to the text , Natalie du Tiot became________________.

3.Which of the following is the correct order of the events that happened to Natalie du Tiot？

a. She won gold at the All Africa Games.

b. She finished 16^th in the tough 10km marathon in the Olympics

c. She adjusted herself to long events.

d. A motorcycle accident disabled her.

4.In dark moments it was_______________ that pushed her on.

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Many outside the US continue to see the country as one of opportunities , and despite being in a tough economic position , research shows many young Americans would ________it as well.

A. submit to　　 B. contribute to

C. object to　　　 D. subscribe to

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The winter holiday season is the busiest time of the year in the US, and Thanksgiving is the one holiday this time of year that doesn’t get the attention it deserves — it is often overshadowed by Christmas. However, I still feel the festive atmosphere in my family.

Each year, I attend not just one Thanksgiving dinner, but typically between three and four. Thanksgiving lasts all throughout the second half of the week. I travel to different houses to spend time with different parts of my family. We usually eat a giant amount of traditional Thanksgiving foods such as deviled eggs, ham, green beans, potatoes, and breads. We don’t eat the traditional turkey like many families do, but we have just about everything else that someone would want to eat.

After eating, we sit around and chat. Usually someone has brought a guest, such as a new boyfriend/girlfriend or a new baby, so there’s always a chance to get to know the new family member, as well as catching up with family that I haven’t seen for a long time.

My extended families are very different, which makes for different holiday experiences. My other’s family is very polite and quiet, and that makes the dinner with them seem very formal. My father’s family is the opposite. They’re loud and don’t even try to control what words come out of their mouths. Their Thanksgiving usually includes yelling at whatever football game is on the television. It’s very casual and relaxed. Either way, it’s nice to be able to see my family and spend time with them.

In my eyes, Thanksgiving is a holiday based on being thankful for what you have, spending tine with family, and eating a lot more food than you probably should. Not all these things go with its history, but it makes for a nice tradition.

1. The underlined word“overshadowed”in the first paragraph probably means ________.

A. compared

B. celebrated

C. related

D. made to feel less important

2.How does the author usually celebrate Thanksgiving?

a. eating turkey.

b. chatting with her family.

c. watching the annual Thanksgiving shows on TV.

d. attending several Thanksgiving dinners with different parts of her family.

A. a, b.

B. a, c.

C. b, d.

D. c, d.

3.What does the author think of her parents’families?

A. She thinks that her parents’families have a lot in common with each other.

B. She believes that her mother and father’s families should learn from each other.

C. She prefers her father’s family’s casual way of celebrating Thanksgiving to her mother’s family’s way.

D. She enjoys spending time both of her parents’families although they are quite different.

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Food is one of the most basic and important daily needs. It gives us the strength and energy we need 1. (work) and play. Food also plays a role in our social interactions. Whether we 2. (celebrate) important occasions or just relaxing with friends, eating is an important social pastime. It is also an important part of our culture. 3. a particular people like to eat can tell us a lot 4. a country’s geography, history and traditions.

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Food is extremely important to us human beings and rice is one of the main food in the world. Australian researchers have discovered a way to genetically engineer rice which would provide significant health benefits to more than half the world’s population.

A study undertaken at the University of Tasmania, published in a respected journal of the National Academy of Sciences, discovered a method to increase the resistant starch (抗性淀粉）content in rice, making it more digestible and leading to lower rate of diabetes (糖尿病）and overweight.

Steven Smith, the lead author of the study and a foreign expert for the Chinese government who has been appointed to work on crop improvement projects by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said increasing the higher resistant starch content gave this “designer” rice many added health benefits. “We have discovered that we can increase the amount of resistant starch in cooked rice, which could provide health benefits for a large number of people in Asia and beyond,” Smith said in a media release on Friday. “The same approach can be adapted for use in other cereals, including wheat. Not only can it have benefits for diabetes and obesity, but also for disorders of the bowel(肠）including cancer.”

Rice is the main food for more than half the world’s population, providing much of the world with most of their calories. Smith said that as the rate of diabetes and obesity in Asian countries continued to grow, his “designer” rice could provide a way to limit health problems.

“Not only does resistant starch reduce the possibility of a ‘sugar hit’ but it also reduces the appetite and promotes the growth of the healthy germs.” Smith said.

Smith divides his time between the University of Tasmania and his research lab in Beijing where he hopes to make significant advance in sustainable (可持续的）living.

1.What do we know about the study?

A. It is part of Chinese crop improvement projects.

B. It will have a significant effect on crop researches.

C. It was jointly（联合地）carried out by Australia and China.

D. It helps solve the food problem for over half of the world’s population.

2.Based on the text, the resistant starch ________.

A. exists in large amounts in cooked rice

B. decreases the possibility of a “sugar hit” and provides more calories

C. is helpful in digestion and lowers the rate of overweight and diabetes

D. increases people’s appetite and improves the growth of healthy germs

3.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to _________.

A. resistant starch　　 B. cooked rice

C. the approach　　 D. media release

4.Where does this text probably come from?

A. An environmental report.　　 B. A medical journal.

C. An engineering textbook.　　 D. An agricultural magazine.

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As is often the case, when we wake up feeling sleepy and with dark circles under eyes, many of us often make a decision: “I’m going to bed earlier tomorrow!” we are so determined. 1. We are still absorbed in what we are doing without realizing it is already too late the next day. This behavior is called “bedtime procrastination” (睡眠拖延症), and results from lack of self-control and our body clock.

2. According to a study carried out by a group of health psychologists, 53 percent of the 2,400 participants said they didn’t follow their sleep schedule, delaying it at least twice a week. They delayed bedtime because they couldn’t stop doing other trivial things (琐事), which were keeping them up in the first place.

People who generally have trouble resisting temptations (诱惑) and following their intentions firmly are also more likely to delay going to bed. They find it hard to control themselves. 3. Our body clock also plays an important role when it comes to bedtime. Those who get up late are more likely to postpone their bedtime than those who wake early every morning. Night owls would go to bed late at the very beginning of the weekday, even though they had to get up early for work and school. 4.

Therefore, if we want to cure our bedtime procrastination, the intention to go to bed earlier is not enough. 5. We should have a clear understanding that bedtime procrastination is a big problem. The choices we make could turn out to be pretty important for our health.

A. Bedtime procrastination is a common problem.

B. It will have extreme effect on our health sooner or later.

C. Yet, lack of self-control is not the only thing to blame.

D. Unfortunately, chances are that we don’t stick to our promise.

E. It’s their special body clock that plays a part in delaying their bedtime.

F. Biological processes need to support this intention.

G. So we just need to take action to change our sleep model.

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You will go to college some day and college is one of the most exciting stages of one’s life.If you wish to make the most of your campus(校园) experience and become a better person after those four years，then first you ought to make friends.Close friends contribute to your self­growth for they provide you with moral support that is so important to survive the stressful college life.Friends can lend a helping hand when necessary like collecting your homework when you’re too sick to leave your dorm，and help you develop the right attitude by pointing out to you your weaknesses.

Being home most of your life and then suddenly finding yourself on your own in a large campus without your parents to hold your hand can be annoying.However，rather than thinking about your missing home too much，why not see this new stage in your life as an opportunity for self­growth and develop the right attitude that will prepare you for the rigors of post­graduation life，particularly when you join the workforce?

Special­interest clubs or organizations are great for self­growth.Here，not only do you get the opportunity to meet with like­minded people，you can also discover more things about your field of interest.Club meetings usually include lively discussions，so go there with the right attitude.You should try to build a good name in the organization by being respectful，active and considerate to others.

You might not like all of your professors，but they are there to provide knowledge you need to be successful in your chosen field.Thus，show up for each class with the right attitude and determination to learn.Whether you get along well with your professors or not has a huge effect on your self­growth as it is a measure of how well you can respect authority and obey requirements.

Actively participating in a class debate(辩论) or lecture contributes to your self­growth as it helps you build confidence in speaking up and improves your communication skills.It also helps you develop the right attitude by exercising diplomacy(外交术) when you choose your words carefully especially when discussing a very politically sensitive issue and exercising patience when dealing with classmates who shoot down your ideas.

1.In the writer’s opinion，how can college students develop a positive attitude?

A．By joining special­interest clubs.

B．By focusing on their studies.

C．By taking up part­time jobs.

D．By making friends with others.

2.According to the text，college students should do many things EXCEPT ________.

A．forget the family

B．be respectful at club meetings

C．try to attend each class

D．take an active part in a class debate

3.We can learn from the text that ________.

A．college life is very interesting

B．friendship can help college students avoid stress

C．students should choose words carefully at any occasion

D．it is important to have a good teacher­student relationship

4.The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．introduce how to show yourself in college

B．tell college students how to socialize with others

C．give college students some advice on self­growth

D．explain the importance of four­year college life

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