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We often meet with losses and downs in life.When I was young,I always went to my family and friends for help. As I grew older and became more independent,the advice from them wasn't enough and I began to read some books, which helped me a lot.Here I’d like to recommend some of them to you. ●The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard.Burchard in turn describes what he believes the purpose of life is: it's being happy. ●Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard Written by a French doctor,Dr.Ricard beautifully describes ways in which,happiness can be achieved.He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination. ●The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,Eckhart Tolle The present moment is the only moment you have control of at any time in your life.In this book,Eckhart Tolle describes the importance of being present in spite of the mind's desire to be anywhere but now. ●The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho Coelho uses a fictional story to describe the potential theme of this book.You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.Of course,you're required to work and devote yourself to achieving your goals. 1.Which book is probably an interview? A. The Art of Happiness. B. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. C. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. D. The Alchemist. 2.What is Matthieu Ricard's opinion about happiness? A. Being wealthy is the basis of happiness. B. Happiness belongs to those fortunate people. C. A strong will and efforts count in getting happiness. D. Living happily in the present is tough for most people. 3.Who agrees that we are the master of our own life? A. Eckhart Tolle. B. Paulo Coelho. C. Matthieu Ricard. D. Brendan Burchard.
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Archimedes was a great scientist who lived in Greece long,long ago.He was so wise that even the king was his friend. One day the king asked him,"How do you like my new crown?It's all gold."The king continued,"I gave a man gold to make this crown.But I think he may have kept some of it.” “You are a wise man,”the king went on.“Find out if this crown is all gold.That way I will know if the man kept some of my gold.” Archimedes thought about the crown for a long time.Then,one day he had an idea.He thought of it as he stepped into his bathtub.He saw that the water ran out over the sides. "I've got it!"he yelled.He jumped out of his bathtub.He ran all the way to the king's home even without dress. Archimedes asked the king for a piece of gold."It must be the same size as the one you gave the man,”he said. Then he filled a tub with water.In it he put the piece of gold.The water rose.He then took the gold out.He put the crown in the tub.The water rose even higher than before.That should not have happened!The crown and the piece of gold should have taken up the same space in the tub.Something had been added to the crown.It may have been silver. It may have been something else.But the crown was not all gold. Archimedes’s idea was so clever that it is still used today.And he went on to learn many other things.But he sometimes got his ideas in strange places. 1.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The crown B. The bathtub. C. Silver. D. Gold. 2.What inspired Archimedes to come up with the idea? A. The bright color of the crown. B. The King’s encouraging words. C. The water running over the bathtub. D. The bathtub awarded by the king. 3.Why did Archimedes go to the king's home without dress? A. Because he went mad. B. Because he was so excited. C. Because of the hot weather. D. Because of the local customs. 4.What's the author's the attitude towards Archimedes? A. Favorable. B. Unconcerned. C. Disapproving. D. Worried.
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London is one of the most popular sites in the world for tourists to visit.If you are planning a trip to London in the future,you’re lucky.There are a variety of attractions for you to enjoy. One of the most popular tourist attractions in London is the Tower of London.Founded more than 900 years ago, the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous towers and has changed a lot.Here,you can also find the seven ravens（乌鸦）which live in the Tower.There is a story that says: If there are no ravens in the Tower,the Tower and the kingdom will fall.There are also lots of tours,exhibits.and special events that you can enjoy throughout the year. Another popular place to visit is Westminster Abbey.It was set up in 1065 by Edward the Confessor.Visitors to Westminster Abbey can enjoy its beautiful special Gothic architecture（哥特式建筑）.There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy.Excellent transportation is available here by bus or tube from many locations in London. Buckingham Palace is another place with a rich history to discover.It's the official London residence（住处）of Queen ElizabethⅡ.During August and September,you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards.The Queen's Gallery is open to the public daily.Checking the official timetable before you make sure to visit the Palace is a must,because it is not open year round. 1.We probably read the text in a(n)______. A. travel magazine B. bookstore poster C. advertisement D. science report 2.What may it suggest if no ravens are seen in the Tower according to the story? A. The approaching of Christmas. B. Most rare animals are in danger. C. The Tower and the kingdom will fall. D. The sudden change of the global climate. 3.What can we learn about the text? A. There are few changes over the Tower. B. London is the most popular site in the world. C. People can visit the Changing of the Guards year round. D. Memorials of Kings and Queens can be seen at Westminster Abbey. 4.What’s the best title for the text? A. An Unforgettable Visit to London B. Attractions in London C. Old Stories about London D. A Brief Introduction to London
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When I was 7 years old,I felt really happy for the first time in my life.I remember that my teacher allowed each student to play various educational games in tum on a computer designed for teaching.One day,I found the source code（编码）for one of these games.Without knowing or being taught any programming language,I was able to figure out some of the BASIG code.I just gave myself an interminate number of lives in the game,so I could continue playing it forever.This was also my first introduction to algebra（代数）,and I didn't even know it at the time.This was a decisive moment in my life.I was quite excited because of what I was learning and what I was able to do.As a result,I was enthusiastic（充满热情的）for the rest of my life about self-learning and computers,and I was quite happy doing them too. I've noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic about what they do.This enthusiasm, along with good health,is the key to being happy.It also leads to self-confidence and content in life too.It may also lead to success,wealth,and achievements. Success,wealth,or achievements can also bring some people happiness,yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy.I know many people with successful businesses that are not happy with what they are doing.I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys,such as cars,computers,and televisions,yet never seem content for too long.Please remember,happiness is the journey of life,not the destination. 1.Why did the author mention his childhood experience in Paragraph 1? A. To explain why he is a wise man. B. To show he has a talent for algebra. C. To inform us code is easy to process. D. To say it makes a difference to his life. 2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "interminate"? A. Average. B. Illegal. C. Unlimited. D. Obvious. 3.Who tends to feel satisfied with life? A. One recovering from a severe illness. B. One enthusiastic about what he/she does. C. One in possession of a large fortune. D. One having achieved great success. 4.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Enthusiasm plays an important role in being happy. B. A rich material life can lead to real happiness. C. Human beings never feel satisfied with their life. D. Happiness is the final target we desire a lifetime.
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Do you want to improve your networking skills?If so,check out five ways to promote your networking skills. Research the event before you go. Do your research before you attend an event.Figuring out the dress standard and the theme of the event will help you perfect your clothes,attitude,and approach.1.Mental preparation will help you feel confident and comfortable. Describe yourself differently. Most people choose to describe themselves to strangers by saying their name and job.However,unless you have a unique name and an eye-catching job,this probably won’t help. Give them a little more to work with.2.In that case,people may have a chance to ask you a few questions. Network with everyone. At networking events,there are probably specific people that you want to talk to.While this could be beneficial to you,don't cut off your other choices.3.It can also help you to get noticed by the people you want to speak to. Smile to make a great first impression. 4.According to a research,people decide whether you are trustworthy or not after looking at your face for 34 milliseconds（毫秒）.Make those milliseconds count by relaxing the muscles in your face and smiling. 5. Don’t let the end of your conversation affect your networking for the worse.Have a reason for leaving,smile as you say goodbye,and shake hands if appropriate.Even though you are leaving,this guarantees the person will remember you as polite,pleasant,and sincere. A.First impressions mean a lot. B.Finish the conversation gracefully. C.Work on finding a conversational balance. D.It is important to keep the conversation flowing. E.Provide a more general and mysterious（神秘的）description. F.It will also help you prepare some great conversation starters. G.Being polite and friendly to everyone enables you to make a great impression.
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My neighbor Abel and I have been good friends since we were little.One day,my____drove Abel and me to the Harvest Fair.When we____,Abel and I started with the ring toss（掷环）.After a million tries,I finally scored one and was about to share my____with Abel when he shouted “Is that you,Ethan?” “Abel!Great to see you,” said a boy in blue.“You know What?I just…” Almost immediately,they moved over to a patch（小块土地）of grass and____forgot my existence. On the way home,my____were so hurt that I____not to hear Abel when he talked to me.Just before Abel left,I said____,“You are the world’s____friend.”He looked surprised and a little angry.When he got out of the____,he thanked my mother but didn't____say good-bye to me. Abel and I didn't speak to each other for an entire____.The next Saturday,though,we happened to meet,and Abel came over to me.“I can't____what I did wrong,”he said.“Are you____?”I said.“You____me when Ethan showed up!”“I was just surprised to see Ethan there.”Abel____. “I'm sorry.”Abel continued,“Please forgive me.”I thought it seemed____to give up our friendship because of one little incident."OK,"I said. As we know,____can happen between even the best of friends.When we're ready,talk then out with our friend and____that we listen to each other's point of view.If we decide that the____is worth it,try to____each other and get on with our lives!. 1.A. aunt B. mother C. uncle D. father 2.A. arrived B. met C. left D. decided 3.A. embarrassment B. carefulness C. excitement D. laziness 4.A. sincerely B. officially C. rarely D. totally 5.A. feelings B. legs C. hands D. expressions 6.A. forgot B. pretended C. remembered D. avoided 7.A. out of breath B. in a mess C. in a whisper D. out of reach 8.A. slowest B. best C. fastest D. worst 9.A. train B. plane C. car D. bus 10.A. already B. yet C. never D. even 11.A. day B. month C. week D. year 12.A. take up B. figure out C. look out D. put up 13.A. serious B. casual C. angry D. surprised 14.A. invited B. ignored C. hit D. burnt 15.A. explained B. read C. predicted D. wrote 16.A. convenient B. wise C. necessary D. silly 17.A. discussions B. mistakes C. arguments D. accidents 18.A. make sure B. work out C. believe in D. depend on 19.A. challenge B. wealth C. happiness D. friendship 20.A. defeat B. forgive C. abandon D. serve
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I am sorry to hear that you are worried about the variety of English you have been learning. Firstly,the differences between British and American English may surprise those1.have learned English for years.There2.(be) almost no differences in grammar and only a few differences in vocabulary.British and American people have no difficulty3.(understand) each other.They watch films and televisions from each other's countries for4.(please). Secondly,there isn't only one British5.American English.For example,all major cities in the UK have6. (they) own dialects with different accents from each other.Sometimes these accents can be7.(hard) to understand for even a British person than some Americans.Also,there are Englishes from many other countries.People who speak these Englishes usually also manage8.(communicate) with other English speakers without any problems. All learners need to be able to understand English spoken and written by as many people as possible and they need to be able to speak English so that as many people as possible can understand them.You should concentrate on this goal,not on9.to speak “British” or “American” English. I hope this is10.(help).
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 It's unbelievable when I heard my name calling.I was chosen to play the leading role in the play,and it was my dream.I used to being too shy to speak in a public.But my parents and teachers always encourage me to do so.Now I have changed great.In class,I am often the first one to stand up and answer questions ever if I may make much mistakes.No pains,no gains.Now I am always brave enough to overcome the difficulty in her heart,and have became a lively girl.My experience shows that we should not be afraid losing face,and only in this way can we make progresses.
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假定你是李华，想在毕业实习期间去一家出版社做兼职英语编辑。请你用英文给该出版社的英语主编写封信。要点如下： 1.写信目的； 2.自我简介； 3.表达愿望。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chief Editor， I learned that your press is looking for a part-time English editor.____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Thanks for reading my letter and I'm looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
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