B ★★★★☆
Susan Cain was such a shy girl that she did not want Other people to look at her. But when she grew up Susan chose to be a lawyer,which is usually for a bold(大膽的) person. But Susan thinks that her shyness has made her a better lawyer.
She said, “At first I had the idea that I would be disadvantaged. But I quickly found that was not true.I’m good at listening to people,which helps me build relationships with others. These would also make me very powerful.”
Almost half of all people say that they are shy. Social scientists studied young adults in eight countries across the world. They found that in Japan 57% of people said that they were shy. The lowest number was in Israel,only 31%. In most countries,bout 40% of the population said they were shy.
Scientists say that it is because of two things: genetic（遺傳） character and life experience. They did a study of two-month-old babies. Of every five babies,one was very active. Some people become shy because of what has happened to them. For example,children who are always blamed (責備)by their family can be shy. But good experiences can help sensitive children become active.
Shy people may feel that they have a disadvantage in their social life and their work. But shyness can be an advantage. Many shy people have good characters. They are gooasfriends because they listen more than they talk. They are much less likely to cheat or lie even when they think they cannot be caught. Studies show that they are much more likely to show.?ympí?ty (同情) for others.
Shy people may not have a choice about being shy. But they can learn to use the good qualities they have. In this way they can do something good with their shy character.
5. As an adult,Susan thinks that her shyness .
A. has made her be afraid of looking at others
B. has helped her become a powerful lawyer
C. has negative effects on her career
D. means she has fewer new friends
6. The study in Paragraph 3 has found that .
A. most people are shy
B. adults are shyer than kids
C. people in Israel are the shyest
D. shyness is common among people
7. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The disadvantages of shyness.
B. The ways to get rid of shyness.
C. The reasons why some people are shy.
D. The influences of shyness on people's life.
8. According to the text,shy people .
A. are more likely to be honest
B. seldom show sympathy for others
C. find it hard to focus on what others say
D. often make mistakes that upset their parents
B篇很多人很害羞，但害羞的人也有優(yōu)勢，他們可以利用自身的優(yōu)勢來做事。
5.B. 細節(jié)理解題。由第二段內(nèi)容可知，Susan認為 自己害羞的性格反而有助于她成為一名好律師。
6.D. 推理判斷題。由第三段內(nèi)容可知，將近一半的 人們認為自己很害羞,這說明害羞是一種;常見的性格。
7.C. 細節(jié)理解題。第四段主要分析了害羞是由天 生的性格和個人的經(jīng)歷兩方面的原因造成的。
8. A. 推理判斷題。由第五段中的They are much less likely to cheat or lie even when they think they cannot be caught可知，害羞的人欺騙他人或向別 人撒謊的可能性較小,他們更誠實。
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The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don't come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration,not knowing what to do. But in raising children―as in all of life―what we do is influenced by our culture. 1 To Americans,the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy (幼年) ，each child may get his or her own room. As children grow,they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment,as well as the friends to share them with. 2 Of course,many young adults still seek their parents' advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they "leave the nest" at around 18 to 21 years old,they want to be on their own,not "tied to their mother's apron strings".
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals―not as extensions (延伸) of themselves. They allow them to realize their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults,their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. 3 Even as adults,they respect and honor their parents.
Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years,though,a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a daycare center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. 4 Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become fulltime homemakers.
Being a parent is a tall order. 5 Some people are just deciding not to have children at all,since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?
A. Naturally then,American parents teach their children basic American values.
B. It takes patience,love,wisdom,courage and a good sense of humor to raise children.
C. Some argue that attending a daycare center can be a positive experience for children.
D. When they reach young adulthood,they choose their own careers and marriage partners.
E. Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about.
F. But contrary to popular belief,most adult Americans don't make their parents pay for
room and board when they come to visit.
G. When parents find out more about their children's school performance,daily activities and attitudes towards life,they can better direct kids towards positive things in life.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Last week our class voted what to do for our class outing：visit the Singapore Zoo or go to the Night Safari (夜間動物園) .Our girls wanted to go to the zoo. And since we were in the minority,we lose to the boys,who all wanted to go to the safari. We got the admission rate for students,which was greatly since I still had enough money to buy a brochure about the park as well as anything at the souvenir shops. The safari was scary but a really fun. As we took the ride through the park's dark jungle,we could see the eye of many creatures looked out at us. Most of the animals there sleep when there is sunlight and waked up at night.
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On a very cold evening,an old man was waiting for a ride across the river. He saw several horsemen pass by but he didn't ask for any help. The wait seemed1 (end) . Then another rider came and2 (catch) the old man's eye and he said, "Sir,would you mind doing me a favor?" Stopping his horse,he replied, "Of course."Almost3 (freeze) ，the old man could not get 4 the ground. The horseman helped him get onto his horse. He took the old man not just across the river,5 to his home. u Sir, you didn't even ask the other riders for help,why? What 6 I had said' no' and left you there?" the horseman asked. The old man looked at him straight in the eyes and said, "I looked into their eyes,and I found they didn't care,7 told me it would be useless,but when I looked into8 ,I saw kindness."These words touched the rider deeply. uThank you for9 you've said,I hope I will never be too busy to help others." With that,Thomas Jefferson,the10 (three) president of the US,turned his horse around and went away.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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A ★★★☆☆
Max Schireson had a nice year as a full-time family man. He helped plan his eldest daughter's school life. He took ski classes with his 15-year-old son. He spent a weekend away with his wife. But now the former MongoDB CEO,who left the software heavyweight last August to spend more time with his family,has joined the Massachusetts-based firm Battery Ventures as a director at home, “I’m now having my work life again — though the pressure is not anywhere near that of being a CEO，” Schireson,45, wrote.
His leaving last year gained much attention as Schireson became a rare male director — particularly in technology industry — to admit that his work-life balance was perfect.
In an interview posted on Battery's website,Schireson said the firm would allow him to work without upsetting his newfound work-life balance. “I wanted to continue to have a balanced life and this was an opportunity to work with great companies without performing an intense(嚴肅緊張的) ，CEO-like management role,” he said. “All of these things made a job feel like a good fit.”
Besides spending time with his family,he has picked up hobbies. He is learning to play bridge. He goes to the gym. He advises friends on starting new companies. “I like it,” Schireson wrote. “Maybe other people could have done all of this while being CEO of a fast-growing company. I know I was’n table to. I am still distracted (使分心)by my phone,” he wrote.“Some of the energy that went into work now goes into learning bridge or solving math problems. I still long to go to sleep earlier,eat less,and be more in the moment?’
1. After giving up his job as MongoDB CEO,Schireson.
A. had a year off as a family man
B. started a firm in Massachusetts
C. devoted himself to developing software
D. went back to school to improve himself
2. Why did Schireson’s leaving his job draw wide attention?
A. He left for a higher poisition.
B. He created a work-life balance.
C. He decided to help his wife.
D. He didn’t do a good job.
3. What is special about Schireson’s position in Battery Ventures?
A. It is more challenging.
B. It brings him a higher income.
C. It allows him more free time.
D. It enables him to achieve his full potential.
4. From the last paragraph we can learn that Schireson
A. chooses a balanced diet every day
B. spends more time enjoying real life
C. tries to have a good sleep when possible
D. makes use of every minute to make money
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C ★★★★☆
Following the crowd may not always be in a person's best interest. But new research suggests something different. Scientists have known that close friendships help health. Lonely people are more likely to get sick. That's true for both teens and adults. Those findings inspired Joseph Allen and his team to look at teen behavior.
So they followed 171 teens,starting when the kids were just 13. The same 171 people were interviewed again as adults,at ages 25,26 and 27. Whether teens held in their feelings or expressed them to a close companion also influenced their later health. Those who held in their feelings were more likely to become sick as adults. What’s more,the study found that teens who went along with what their friends wanted,rather than being independent,were also healthier in their twenties.
The (關(guān)系) held up even after the scientists took other possible influences on health into consideration. Weight,family income and drug use were all examined. Going along with the crowd may have benefits,says Allen,but there are also weak points. Teens who are more independent are likely to do better in school. And peer ^essure may lead some kids to. do risky thi?gs.
Tara Dumas is ? (心理學(xué)家) in London. She says that the study’s findings not only are interesting but alsft emphasize the value of teen friendships. She wants to know what will happen when peers encourage each other to behave in ways that are unhealthy,such as smoking or drinking. She wonders whether those friendships will still lead to healthier adults.
Dealing with peer pressure is a challenge. It is not as simple as just saying ‘no” ” Allen says. “Finding the right balance is the key. Parents need to understand fhe pressures teens face,” he adds.
9. What is the main idea of the text?
A. It's not easy to get along with peers.
B. It's important to deal with teens’ pressure.
C. Adults should pay attention to teens’ health.
D. Teen friendships may make healthier adults.
10. According to Allen,a boy who doesn’t like following the crowd may .
A. do well in school work
B. have an unsuccessful life
C. end up smoking or drinking
D. easily become overweight
11. Tara Dumas seems ?
A. excited to encourage friendships
B. unwilling to let teens make friends
C. doubtful about unlimited friendships
D. happy with what teen friends do together
12. What should parents do according to the text?
A. They should learn to say no to teens.
B. They should think based on teens’ situation.
C. They should encourage teens to be independent.
D. They should make a balance between work and family.
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C ★★★★☆
Jeremy Bloom is a three-time world skiing champion. When he was 17 years old,he left the US for the first time. As a member of the US Ski Team,he ：traveled to Japan. He was excited to experience another culture. But his most lasting memory of the trip was a bus ride. Bloom watched an elderly woman board the crowded bus. To his surprise,other passengers got up from their seats. They cleared a path for the woman and made sure she was comfortable. Then everyone bowed to her. aI thought how amazing it would be if our culture gave elderly people the same consideration ,” said Bloom.
So in 2008,Bloom started Wish of a Lifetime (WOL) . This organization helps èlderly people achieve the very thing that they have dreamed about all their life.
At first,Bloom wasn’t sure if his organization would make a big difference. But soon he saw the power of (WOL). He met a woman named Nancy Tarpin. She couldn’t afford to visit her daughter,Lucille. Lucille had cancer and was dying. Nancy just wanted to be able to say good-bye. So Bloom traveled with her to Arizona. There,Nancy and Lucille spent three unforgettable days together.
Since then,WOL has made .hundreds of wishes come true. Bloom has made it possible for people to publish their poetry,visit the Grand Canyon,and ride in a hot air balloon. Other wishes are much smaller. “Sometimes the simplest things in the world mean the most,” said Bloom. One 86-year-old man made the simplest request of all. He asked for a small carpet,so that his floor wouldn’ t hurt his feet. Bloom handed it to him personally. “This fíve-dollar carpet meant the world to him,” said Bloom. “But it wasn’t just the carpet. It also meant somebody cared."
9. According to Paragraph 1 ,the other passengers.
A. felt very uncomfortable on the bus
B. treated the elderly woman with respect
C. were very friendly to Jeremy Bloom
D. often saw the elderly woman on the bus
10. WOL was set up to help old people .
A. fight for their legal right
B. experience the sport of skiing
C. understand different cultures
D. see their wishes come true
11. How would Nancy Tarpin probably feel about Bloom?
A. Deeply grateful.
B. Very concerned,
C. Quite doubtfiil.
D. Really angry.
12. Why did Bloom say the carpet meant the world to the bid man?
A. He had few things in his house.
B. He felt a great caring love from it.
C. He had a special interest in carpets.
D. He avoided many injuries thanks to it.
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A ★★★☆☆
I’m sitting down in the second period when the principal comes in bringing a new student with him. He says that the new student called Marco has come from Mexico and doesn’t know English. Suddenly I think of my first day of school when I moved from Mexico to Utah. It was hard to move to a place that had a different language and different ways of doing things. I was a little frightened because I was about to start school but I had trouble understanding the teacher.
When school started I sat in the back so I Wouldn’t draw any attention. Ms Bolling,my new second-grade teacher,made all of US introduce ourselves to everybody. I went up to a kid named Ivan and told him my name and started talking to him in Spanish. Ivan knew Spanish so he was the only one I could talk to. Ivan helped the teacher translate what she was saying to me.
During lunch break,I didn't v^ant to go outside but the rule was that I couldn^t stay inside during break. After lunch,one of the teachers took me outside and then I got a soccer ball from the equipment room and started playing by myself. I was kicking the ball at the wall and dribbling (運球) it. I was pretty good at soccer and I could do some tricks (把戲) with the soccer ball,which attracted Ivan. He came over to me and asked me if I wanted to play soccer with him and his friends. I told him ?eah and when the game was over,he introduced me to his friends,after which we all became good friends.
Suddenly I realize that Marco is sitting next to me. I introduce myself and start helping him with the worksheet (作業(yè)單) we have to do. After that,the bell rings and he asks me if he can eat lunch with me and I say yeah.
1. It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that
A. Marco is from Utah
B. Marco has caused problems
C. the author understands Marco well
D. the author adapted to his new school quickly
2. How did the author communicate with his teacher at the beginning?
A. By ?peaking English.
B. With the help of Marco,
C. By using body language.
D. Through Ivan's translations.
3. One teacher took the author outside after lunch because .
A. he wanted to play soccer
B. he had done something wrong
C. he had to follow the school's rule
D. the teacher wanted to teach him soccer
4. What helped the author make friends with Ivan’s friends?
A. His courage.
B. His soccer ball skills,
C. His teacher’s respect.
D. His familiarity with Utah.
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“Is there going to be a flood?” asked Daniel. He looked nervously at his dad and mom. They both looked worried. Dad was completely wet and dirty. He and some other men in town had spent the morning piling bags of sand on top of the /ewe (防洪堤) along the river. For years the levee had kept the Mississippi from flooding its banks. After three straight days of rain,though,the water grew higher and higher. If the levee broke,Dani?r‘s neighborhood would be flooded for sure.
“We’11 be fine,” Dad placed a reassuring hand on Danier’s shoulder. Outside,lightning flashed,followed by distant thunder. “Just in case,” said Dad. I think we should start moving some things to Uncle Mike's house." Uncle Mike lived farther away from the river on higher ground. “And we’ 11 take everything we need to cook and eat upstairs,” he said, “l(fā)ike camping out in our own house."
I By nightfall,everything the family needed had been moved upstairs. Dad had taken their new couch and TV to Uncle Mike's. Daniel helped his dad tie a fishing boat to the front (門廊) .“Just in case,”said Dad.
Lying in bed that night,Daniel tossed and turned. He could hear the heavy rain beating on the roof. “Everything will be all right,” he said to himself just before falling asleep.
Several hours later,the sound of"幻:皮似(警報器) woke Daniel from a sound sleep. He sat straight up in bed,his heart pounding. Ink rushed Mom ,“Get dressed,Daniel!The levee just broke!WeJ re leaving. We have no other choice."
A few minutes later they all got . into the fishing boat,leaving behind just about everything they owned. Daniel asked,re going to -lose everything,aren't we?w
“No,not everything”’ said Mom,pulling him close. We'11 always have each other."
“That's right,” said Dad. “We may lose the house,but we can always rebuild it. We can't ever lose our home,though,because home is us."
1. What caused the levee to break?
A. Bad construction.
B. High water levels.
C. Lack of sandbags.
D. People's carelessness.
2. The underlined word “reassuring” in Paragraph 2 probably means.
A. shaking B. disturbing
C. disappointing D. comforting
3. How did Daniel's family manage to escape the danger?
A. By taking a fishing boat.
B. By being saved by the police,
C. With the help of Uncle Mike.
D. By camping out on higher ground.
4. From what Daniel's parents said we can learn that.
A. life isn’t a bed of roses
B. east or west,home is best
C. home is where the family is
D. a man's house is his castle
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