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Top 5 Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
Live below your means(收入).
We all want to buy that new piece of technology, or take out a loan(贷款) for the expensive car we can’t afford. It might feel great at the time but spending too much hurts a lot later on.
Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can. 1. Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run.
Put your money to work.
2. Good investments(投资) can be the difference between retiring in your 40’s or in your 60’s. If a person in their 20’s invests 20% of their income, the interest(利息) they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40’s. They could retire without a drop in income!
Educate yourself.
To be happy we need continuous growth. 3. This doesn’t mean you need to get a doctor’s degree or spend 2 hours every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.
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Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don’t forget about them. Without the people you care about you’ll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you are.
Work towards a dream.
Even if your life isn’t perfect, you can always build towards a goal. If you aren’t building towards something, you’ll probably stagnating(停滞). 5.
We can’t control everything about lives, but working towards a goal lays the basis for future success. No matter what your dream is, get out there and start doing something.
A. Take care of others.
B. Education builds over time.
C. Develop lasting personal relationships.
D. The best way to grow is life-long education.
E. The best way to avoid this is working towards a goal.
F. Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness and security.
G. Saving is great, but to make the most of your money, you need to put it to work.
Make Up Your Mind to Succeed
Kind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure．The generation (age) born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores (marks) and performance (show) were played down because “everyone's winner.” And their report cards sounded more positive than ever before．As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them “the overpraised generation.”
Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years．Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it．Here's how they work:
A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent is genetic – you're a born artist, point guard, or numbers person．The fixed mind-set believes it's sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame．When things get difficult, it's quick to blame (liability), lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.
On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible．Because the ego (自尊) isn't on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as a chance rather than shame．When faced with a difficulty, it's quick to rethink, change and try again．In fact, it enjoys this experience.
We are all born with growth mind-sets．(Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to live in the world.) But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise．Dweck's book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth．But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.
1.What does the author think about the present generation?
A．They don't do well at school.
B．They are often misunderstood.
C．They are eager to win in sports
D．They are given too much praise.
2.A fixed mind-set person is probably one who ___ .
A．doesn't want to work hard
B．cares a lot about personal safety
C．cannot share his ideas with others
D．can succeed with the help of teachers
3.What does the growth mind-set believe?
A．Admitting failure is shameful.
B．Talent comes with one's birth.
C. Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.
D．Scores should be highly valued.
Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good You may dislike some types of food because they do not look, smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food. A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one sense.
Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating only one type.The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden. However, most animals have a more varied diet. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different depending on the season.
Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.
1.We can infer from the text that humans and animals ________.
A. depend on one sense in choosing food
B. are not satisfied with their food
C. choose food in similar ways.
D. eat entirely different food
2.Which of the following eats only one type of food?
A. The white butterfly. B. The small bird.
C. The bear D. The fox
3.Certain animals change their choice of food when ______.
A. the season changes
B. The food color changes
C. They move to different places
D. They are attracted by different smells.
4.We can learn from the last paragraph that _____.
A. food is chosen for a good reason.
B. Some people care little about healthy diet
C. some people have few choices of food
D. French and British food is good.
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers：
No account keeping fees！
You ’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.
Convenient!
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet…You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A. Special gifts are ready for parents.
B. The bank opens only on work days.
C. Services are convenient for its members.
D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
2.The Winners Club provides magazines which_______.
A. encourage spending
B. are free to all teenagers
C. are full of adventure stories.
D. help to make more of your money
3.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must _________.
A. be an Internet user B. be permitted by your parent
C. have a lot of money D. be in your twenties
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To set up a club. B. To provide part-time jobs.
C. To organize key-cards. D. To introduce a new banking service.
I was waiting for a phone call from my agent. He had left a message the night before, telling me that my show was to be canceled. I called him several times, but each time his secretary told me that he was in a meeting and that he would call me later. So I waited and waited, but there was still no call. Three hours passing by, I became more and more impatient. I was certain that my agent didn’t care about my work, and he didn't care about me. I was overcome with that thought. I started to shout at the phone, "Let me wait, will you? Who do you think you are?"
At that time I didn't realize my wife was looking on. Without showing her surprise, she rushed in, seized the phone, tore off the wires, and shouted at the phone, "Yeah! Who do you think you are? Bad telephone! Bad telephone!" And she swept it into the wastebasket.
I stood watching her, speechless. What on earth?
She stepped to the doorway and shouted at the rest of the house, "Now hear this! All objects in this room—if you do anything to upset my husband, out you go!"
Then she turned to me, kissed me, and said calmly, "Honey, you just have to learn how to take control." With that, she left the room.
After watching a crazy woman rushing in and out, shouting at everything in sight, I noticed that something in my mood had changed. I was laughing. How could I have trouble with that phone? Her antics helped me realize I had been driven crazy by small things. Twenty minutes later my agent did call. I was able to listen to him and talk to him calmly.
1.Why did the author shout at the telephone?
A. He was mad at the telephone.
B. He was angry with his agent.
C. He was anxious about his wife.
D. He was impatient with the secretary.
2.What did the author’s wife do after she heard his shouting?
A. She said nothing. B. She shouted at him.
C. She called the agent. D. She threw the phone away.
3.What made the author laugh?
A. His own crazy behavior. B. His wife’s suggestions.
C. His changeable feeling. D. His wife’s sweet kiss.
4.What does the underlined word “ antics” refer to?
A. Smart words B. Unusual actions. C. Surprising looks. D. Anxious feelings
Dealing with ADIS strengthens the bond of friendship, and encourages emotional and spiritual growth. Before October 16, 2011, I was the most person in the world. I never that anything bad could happen to me or my friends.
Then one day my best friend David pulled me aside and broke down in . He said he was infected with ADIS and was __ _. David was only 17. I had never felt so in my whole life.
As time went on, David became very ill. There was could do but watch him weaken. This to me meant was sure to come and all too quickly. I wasn’t ready to let him die. There were so many things that I wanted to do and say, couldn’t find the words. I went to doctor after doctor with him, and saw him so much. But I must keep a positive attitude . So, in times of stress I pushed all my aside and was strong for him.
Soon David was put in the . This gave him the feeling that there was no more left. He looked at me and said, “ Faye, I am dying; let’s that. All I want you to do is to remember me, life and be careful.” For the first time in front of him, I cried.
June 5, 2012 the end of David’s life. He went . That was a comfort all in its own. In a way I was that it was over, for he was no longer in pain.
It hasn’t been a year yet, but I am no longer that casual teenager. I now people about ADIS, and David is still with me and always will be, in mind and .
1.A. casual B. considerate C. determined D. cautious
2.A. hoped B. thought C. planned D. sensed
3.A. anger B. excited C. rags D. tears
4.A. leaving B. going C. dying D. changing
5.A.thoughtful B. careful C.meaningless D. powerless
6.A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
7.A. death B. pain C. illness D. stress
8.A. and B. so C. but D. or
9.A. go over B. go through C. go about D. go down
10.A. for his good B. at his convenience C. to his credit D. in his place
11.A. emotions B. strengths C. bravery D. happiness
12.A. school B. hospital C. ambulance D. avenue
13.A. cure B. treatment C. courage D. hope
14.A.suspect B. tolerate C. accept D. reject
15.A. possess B. enjoy C. respect D. create
16.A. sighed B. signaled C.showed D.marked
17.A. peacefully B. gradually C. patiently D. steadily
18.A. embarrassed B. shamefully C. disappointed D. glad
19.A. consult B. tease C. educate D. entertain
20.A. peace B. knowledge C. spirit D. imagination
