Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude（态度）. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. Theycan have more chance to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions.
Speak loudly. When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You .speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident.
Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are athletic, you will be full of confidence.
Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Did you exercise? Did you help others who are in trouble? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.
Get rid of（消除） fear. Fear comes along with failure. But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something foolish last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1.What can confidence help you?
A.To develop a healthy attitude. B.To get completely successful.
C.To play sports. D.To have a hobby.
2.How many suggestions that help you to be more confident are there in this passage?
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.
3.How do you encourage yourself?
A.I can finish my homework in time.
B.I should tell jokes to make everybody laugh.
C.I will help people who are in trouble.
D.I will give myself praise for the good things I’ve done.
4.What does the underlined word “failure” probably mean?
A.成功. B.失败. C.恐惧. D.赞美.
5.What is the best title（主题） for the passage?
A.Why you should be confident B.How to be more confident
C.Who is more confident D.What is confidence
Going Birdwatching Around Shijin Lake Shijin Lake is about 70 kilometers away from the city of Nanjing. It’s famous for being “A Swan Lake”. And our society introduces you that. You can enjoy beautiful scenery（风景） of the lake from the south to the north. The tour includes a boat trip and a visit to the main islands full of birds. And enjoying local food may make the trip more unforgettable. Also, you have plenty of slops for watching birds and taking photos. This is a tour you can’t miss! We meet and set off every day except Monday from the South Square of Nanjing South Railway Railway Station (From November to February). |
Price: Adult—150 yuan, Child—80 yuan (up to 16 years of age) For group of more than 10, 20 percent off. Half price for members of the society. Price includes coach and boat fare（费） and lunch. |
Time: Leave at 09:15. Arrive at Shijiu Lake at 10:30. Return at 17:00. |
Remember to take: Raincoats (Umbrellas will be useless while watching birds), cameras, binoculars（双筒望远镜）. Be sure to wear warm clothes. |
E-mail: birdwatchingany@hotmail.com For more information, please visit www.jiangsubirdwatching society.com |
1.If you take the trip, you can do many things EXCEPT ______.
A.have a boat trip B.fish on the lake
C.take photos of the birds D.have local food
2.If you would like to take the trip, you can go there on ______.
A.Sunday, November 2 B.Monday, November 3
C.Thursday, October 30 D.Tuesday, October 28
3.If a member of Jiangsu Birdwatching Society will take Mr Green and his son, 7, to take the trip, they have to pay ______?
A.230 yuan. B.305 yuan. C.380 yuan. D.450 yuan.
4.The trip from the square to the lake take ______?
A.About 7 hours. B.Less than an hour.
C.More than an hour. D.About 15 minutes.
5.It is NOT a good to take ______ with you if you take the trip.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lillian Hanson, a college student, hopes to graduate（毕业） in about two years. What makes Mrs. Hanson different from her classmates is her _________—73 years old. She has been studying _________ subjects at a time at college, for 27years.
When Lillian Hanson _________ high school, she went to the _________ to borrow money for further education. The banker gave _________ much advice. He didn’t think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college. He thought she should be _________ doing housework or should work _________ the farm. _________ Lillian Hanson went home and raised a family of nine children instead of going to college.
Mrs. Hanson _________ forgot die dream of getting higher education. When the children had grown up, she __________ again and succeeded. In the class on her __________ day, when she introduced herself and said __________ she was there and what she wanted to do, all the other students __________ to give her a warm welcome.
Mrs. Hanson finds that the __________ part of going back to school at her age is sitting in class for a long time. She often says she will make her dream come true __________ it is difficult.
1.A.age B.interest C.look D.hobby
2.A.few B.a few C.little D.a little
3.A.leaves B.to leave C.leaving D.left
4.A.club B.school C.bank D.shop
5.A.her B.him C.them D.us
6.A.at college B.at home C.in the office D.at high school
7.A.on B.in C.behind D.in front of
8.A.After B.But C.So D.And
9.A.seemed to B.already C.often D.never
10.A.stopped B.tried C.expected D.worked
11.A.first B.one C.last D.next
12.A.when B.what C.why D.where
13.A.stood up B.ran away C.came out D.went away
14.A.best B.hardest C.easiest D.worst
15.A.however B.because C.so D.although
根据对话内容运用方框中所给选项补全对话。选项中有一项是多余的。
(An interviewer is interviewing an American student who is studying in China.)
A=an interviewer B=An American student
A: Excuse me.1.
B: Sure.
A: How long have you been studying here?
B:2.
A: How are you getting on with your study?
B: Very well.
A:3.
B: I’m going to stay in China.
A: Why?
B: Er, you know, China is developing faster and faster.4.
A: Any more reasons?
B: Yes. My parents work in China, too. I’d like to spend more time with them.
A: Wow! Good! Hope you’ll have a good time in China.5.
B: Thank you.
A. Wish you a nice future!
B. For about two years.
C. There are more and more chances for me to achieve my dream.
D. May I ask you some questions?
E. What are you going to do after finishing your study?
F. Can I help you?
—I am going back to America for Christmas.
—______. Merry Christmas.
A.Have a good time B.You’re welcome
C.That’s interesting D.The same to you
More and more old people ______ good care of at Old People’s Home now.
A.take B.takes C.took D.are taken
