One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about __1.__ (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, __2.__ some of them looked very anxious and __3._ (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next _4._ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike __5.__ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused __6.__ (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept _7.__ (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked，“__8._ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop？” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It's __9.__ (I)”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers _10._ (sudden) became friendly to one another.
A few years ago, I was in New York City to advise two large banks on the secret to success in business. Once I had a with my taxi driver, Tony. Tony was from India. He had studied to be a marine (海洋的) biologist,but couldn't get a job in that field here. "I like driving a taxi now," he said. " I have hoped to do better than just ."Like many people, Tony thought that being self-reliant (自力更生的) meant asking for help. But we need to nurture (养护) relationships in order to our goals.
Tony liked to chat with his but he didn't want to bother (打扰) them. I advised him to give it a . And he did. Not only did his customers take his taxi more often, but they him to their friends. Soon he had a long list of regulars and buy his own car, then a second. He had to a friend to help with the overflow.
Each of us contains of greatness, which can be expressed in ways, from starting a business to the next generation of leaders. Life is all about finding that seed and nurturing it to its growth. I know it's possible, because I am a living .
I'm the son of a steelworker and a cleaning woman. My dad would come home, his hands hurt and , and said, "I don't want this for you, Keith. You need a great ."
Although my father didn't know the CEO of his company, he wasn't afraid to introduce himself and ask for his advice. The CEO liked his and helped me get a scholarship at one of the best schools in the country. I went on to Yale University and Harvard Business School. Soon I was the youngest chief marketing officer in the Fortune 500. I learned at a young age that the secret to success the power of relationships.
1.A. report B. Conversation C. suggestion D. meeting
2.A. whole B. correct C. proper D. poor
3.A. But B. Since C. Because D. So
4.A. getting overB. getting up C. getting through D. getting by
5.A. never B. always C. often D. usually
6.A. find B. fail C. miss D. achieve
7.A. family B. leader C. customers D. friends
8.A. try B. drive C. talk D. word
9.A. Suggested B. introduced C. talked D. told
10.A. was able toB. Need C. ought to D. had better
11.A. make B. let C. hire D. order
12.A. plants B. seeds C. origins D. members
13.A. little B. few C. much D. countless
14.A. Bringing B. creating C. raising D. taking
15.A. Empty B. full C. huge D. small
16.A. Person B. coach C. product D. proof
17.A. dirty B. clean C. beautiful D. good
18.A. work B. Family C. Education D. university
19.A. Honesty B. feeling C. expression D. courage
20.A. leads to B. lies in C. sticks to D. reminds to
By keeping your daily habits healthy, you can add years to your life. Here are some tips for living longer.
Keep daily habits healthy. Many of us are set in our daily habits. We eat the same meal, wear the same clothes, take the same route to work and work the same old job. But what we sometimes fail to recognize is the huge influence that our daily habits can have on our health. It is very important for us to keep our daily habits healthy. 1.
Take some exercise every day. Daily exercise does improve our health. In fact, studies show that daily exercise can add three years to our life. Opportunity for exercise is everywhere—just be creative. Whenever we can, walk to work. 2. It’s really that simple.
Eat a healthy breakfast. Researchers have found that those who eat an early morning meal are less likely to be too fat and get diseases compared with those who don’t. 3.All in all, eating breakfast is a great and healthy way to start our day.
Have enough sleep. 4. Failing to get at least seven hours of sleep appears to increase the risk of major illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many more.
Get chances to communicate. 5. Any social communication can positively affect our physical and mental well-being because we can have more time and chances to communicate with others. All of these can add years to our lives.
A. A lack of quality sleep can shorten our life.
B. Exercise also helps us keep away from illnesses.
C. If we live or work in a tall building, just take the stairs.
D. Breakfast-eaters also report feeling better both mentally and physically.
E. There’s an old saying that says a good friend is cheaper than treatment.
F. Finding time for structured exercise can be pretty much impossible for many people.
G. By making just a few small changes and sticking to them, we can add a few years to our life.
China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled around the country. Everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them are black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing, I've found the opposite (对立面) is true. There are millions of cars.
However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors — silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on pavements. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.
Wanting to be part of this way of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. After my great buy, I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be
safe, I stayed with a "pack" of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air was hitting my face and going through my hair. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
1.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A. Because they are traditional and safe.
B. Because they are convenient (方便的) and cheap.
C. Because they are colorful and beautiful.
D. Because they are fast and environmentally friendly.
2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he meant _________.
A. to ride it for fun
B. to use it for transport
C. to experience local culture
D. to improve his riding skills
3.How did the author feel about his street cross-ing?
A. It was boring. B. It was difficult.
C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.
4.Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?
A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B. The author was angry at the air while riding.
C. The author was praised by other bikers.
D. The author took great pleasure in biking.
Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends---you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you---loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.
Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease but the situation is somewhat different from that of a ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.
1.When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.
A. as slowly as possible B. in a low voice
C. loudly D. forcefully
2.Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is ________.
A. noisy B. quiet
C. having a rest D. serious
3.If you are having a conversation with an official, the most important thing for you is____.
A. to show your ability
B. to be very gentle
C. to make sure that you can be heard
D. to put the official at ease
When my daughter realized that she had really hurt another child with a mean word, she cried and immediately wanted to apologize. That was a good thing, but I wanted her to know an apology can't always make things better. So I told her the story of Will, a 9-year-old boy whose father left his mom two years earlier.
Will was angry, and he often hurt others with hurtful words. He once told his mom, "I see why Dad left you!" Unable to deal with Will, the mother sent him to spend the summer with his grandparents. His grandmother's strategy to help Will learn self-control was to make him go into the garage and pound a two-inch-long nail (钉子) into a four-by-four board every time he said a mean thing. For a small boy, this was a hard task, but he couldn't return until the nail was all the way in.
After about ten trips to the garage, Will began to be more cautious about his words. In the end, he even apologized for all the bad things he'd said. One day his grandmother made him bring in the board filled with nails and told him to pull them all out. This was even harder than pounding them in, but after a huge struggle, he did it. His grandmother hugged him and said, "I appreciate your apology and, of course, I forgive you because I love you, but I want you to know that an apology is like pulling out one of those nails. Look at the board. The holes are still there. The board will never be the same. I know your dad put a hole in you, but please don't put holes in other people; you're better than that."
The truth is that no matter how much we apologize to people, we can't take back what we said. The best thing for us to do is to try not to hurt people in the first place.
1.What did the writer's daughter do when she realized she had hurt another child?
A. She cried and pretended to be hurt.
B. B. She wanted to say sorry to that child.
C. She wanted her mother to tell her a story.
D. She wanted her mother to apologize to that child.
2.Why did Will's mother send him to his grandparents'?
A. Because Will could hurt nobody there.
B. Because she was afraid that other children would hurt Will.
C. Because Will's grandparents told her they had a good way with children.
D. Because she didn't know how to stop Will from hurting others.
3.The underlined words "cautious about" in Paragraph 3 mean ___________.
A. careful about B. excited about
C. angry at D. interested in
4.What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?
A. Parents should never hurt their children.
B. Children are more likely to listen to their grandparents.
C. We should not hurt other people in the first place.
D. Old people are really good at bringing up children.
