Question

We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude ___life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise（灭亡）.

__ it’s true that humans are born with certain tendencies or orientations, our personalities and attitudes are developed through our relationships and experiences. Our attitudes begin to develop in childhood and constantly evolve and change over the years through day-to-day interactions and experiences.

All the things that you have been ____, or all the people you have met and interacted with can affect your attitude. Even if you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a ____attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always a ____ for change. You can make it by doing some simple things. The first step towards change is to ____ what needs to be changed. You need to do a(n)____ and in-depth self-evaluation so you can point out exactly which of your qualities need to be ____ or totally changed. Besides, we all need to know that what we are trying to accomplish can ____ be achieved, and that we can be more optimistic, more social and more patient. ___ someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and ___ to move beyond your temporary failures on your2__towards becoming a successful person. In addition, choose the ____ company. Surround yourself with people who’re optimistic and have a positive ____ about life. You’ll see that your effort to change will be ____ with this kind of people as friends. ___, believe that you’re able to change. Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our ___ is ourselves or our inability to ___

What we’re able to do. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life change, it just won’t ____ .

It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important in living a successful and satisfying life, ____ it’s only right to try to have a positive attitude.

1.A. spend    B. enjoy    C. share    D. choose

2.A. When    B. Even    C. While    D. Since

3.A. through    B. for    C. in    D. among

4.A. curious    B. casual    C. poor    D. cautious

5.A. chance    B. reason    C. decisions    D. detail

6.A. select    B. appreciate    C. balance    D. understand

7.A. honest    B. fancy    C. extra    D. fun

8.A. praised    B. determined    C. improved    D. developed

9.A. quickly    B. actually    C. regularly    D. personally

10.A. Observe    B. Hire    C. Find    D. Interview

11.A. experiment    B. explanation    C. suggestion    D. encouragement

12.A. journey    B. performance    C. stage    D. level

13.A. general    B. right    C. perfect    D. same

14.A. opinion    B. plan    C. hobby    D. manner

15.A. plainer    B. greater    C. braver    D. easier

16.A. However    B. Usually    C. Finally    D. Therefore

17.A. languages    B. goals    C. habits    D. roles

18.A. trust in    B. take in    C. result in    D. compete in

19.A. last    B. work    C. happen    D. count

20.A. as    B. if    C. but    D. so

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.C

5.A

6.D

7.A

8.C

9.B

10.C

11.D

12.A

13.B

14.A

15.D

16.C

17.B

18.A

19.C

20.D

【解析】试题分析：本文是一篇说明文。主要说明积极的生活态度对人们产生的积极影响，以及建议人们去结交一些生活态度积极的人，并且相信自己，尽最大的努力去积极的生活。

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