The Han Dynasty is one of the most important 1. (dynasty) in Chinese history. There are many 2. (wonder) achievements during this period. It was the first Chinese dynasty 3. (open) its door to other cultures 4. its foreign trade was prosperous. The Silk Road opened up in the Han Dynasty 5. (lead) to the Middle and Western Asia and 6. Rome. Various forms of art blossomed during the period 7. many great works on literature, history and philosophy appeared. The publishing of China’s first dictionary was completed in 100AD; it contains 9000 Chinese characters. At 8. same time, great progress 9. (make) in science and technology was really amazing. The Han Dynasty lasted 400 years. However, the rulers, corruption (腐败) eventually resulted in 10. (it) destruction.
My uncle was a quiet, cheerful man. He was ______ with fishing, and it was one of our young life to ______ him on his trip to the Country Brook. We were quite willing to word hard in the cornfield to finish the ______ day’s labor in season for an afternoon leisurely walk through the woods and along the brook side.
I well remember my first fishing trip. I have ______ been happier than when I received that first fishing pole from my uncle’s hand. It was a ______, sweet day of early summer; the long afternoon shadows of the trees lay cool across our path. My uncle, who knew by long experience where the best place that pickerel (梭子鱼) frequently visited,______ placed me at the most favorable point. I throw out my line as I had seen others, and waited ______ for a bite. Nothing came of it. “Try again.” said my uncle. Suddenly the bait (鱼饵)______ out of sight. Thinking “a fish ______”, I made a strong pull. Unfortunately I brought up a tangle of weeds. Again and again, I cast out my line with ______ arms, and drew it back empty. Feeling ______, I looked at my uncle. “Try once more,” he said, “we fishermen must have patience.”
Suddenly something tugged my line. “Uncle!” I cried, looking back in uncontrollable ______, “I’ve got a fish!” “Not ______,” said my uncle. As he spoke, the scared fish ______ into the middle of the stream. I had lost my prize. Therefore, overcome with bitter disappointment, I sat down in silence. My uncle refitted my bait, and told me to try my ______ once more.
“But remember, boy,” he said, with his wise smile, “never ______ of catching a fish ______ he is on the dry ground. Similarly, it is no use bragging of anything until it’s done, nor then,______, for it speaks for itself.”
Whenever I hear people boasting of something, I always remember the ______ by the brook side and the ______ caution of my uncle: “NEVER BRAG OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM.”
1.A. crazy B. content C. obsessed D. happy
2.A. company B. companion C. track D. accompany
3.A. necessary B. extra C. ordinary D. extraordinary
4.A. even B. ever C. never D. always
5.A. hot B. heated C. noisy D. still
6.A. considerably B. patiently C. closely D. considerately
7.A. carefully B. leisurely C. patiently D. anxiously
8.A. rose B. came C. sank D. lost
9.A. above all B. at last C. after all D. at least
10.A. tiring B. rising C. aching D. falling
11.A. worried B. concerned C. discouraged D. puzzled
12.A. excitement B. disappointment C. surprise D. satisfaction
13.A. still B. even C. yet D. ev
14.A. shot B. jumped C. went D. swam
15.A. hand B. pole C. luck D. chance
16.A. brag B. pride C. proud D. show
17.A. unless B. until C. while D. when
18.A. too B. also C. either D. as we
19.A. scenery B. view C. scene D. sight
20.A. curious B. generous C. willing D. wise
Did you feel like the negative remark was more influential than the compliments that you received earlier? If the answer to the question is “Yes”, then you are not alone. 1.
When negative remarks come about, you remind yourself that it is only someone’s opinion and everyone is entitled (使享有权利) to express their opinions. They have the right to say anything they want to say.2.. You can choose to do whatever you feel necessary with that person’s opinion. When I was a kid, I heard a saying — “A barking dog won’t stop a moving carriage.” That is to say if a carriage is moving and a dog is running after it while barking, the carriage won’t stop because of that dog’s barking.
As to campus bullying, I suggest an exercise to kids who are being bullied at school. 3. Take a deep breath, in through your nose. Exhale out of your mouth, and pretend there is a drinking straw (吸管) in your mouth so that you exhale air in a straight line. This short exercise will be calming, and allow you to stay cool.
4.. I personally do not know anyone who is calm. What I’m suggesting is that you learn to productively deal with other people’s negatively, and take control of your emotions and thoughts. In an article in Psychology Today, Dr Raj Raghunathan says, “The difference between ordinary people and extraordinary people is simple. Extraordinary people choose to listen to their positivity and ignore other people’s negativity.”5.. So you should learn how to deal with negative remarks and not let them control your emotions and thoughts.
A. Meantime, you choose to be affected by the negative remakes.
B. They see things differently.
C. There are many people feelings like this, but you all need to learn how to handle negative remarks.
D. As for as I’m concerned, some else’s opinion is not necessarily a reflection of your reality.
E. Now I’m not asking you to become calm.
F. Therefore, you must stay calm.
G. Please do the exercise next time someone is pushing your buttons or getting under your skin, and you’re about to lose your temper.
Career criminals begin their antisocial behavior during their toddler (学步的儿童) years and may go on with a life of crime if their behavior isn’t challenged, scientists have discovered. While most children grow out of their bad behavior by adulthood, a study found those who had “callous unemotional (冷漠无情的) characteristics” could grow up to have problems with the law later in life. Behavior characteristics such as a lack of sympathy and lying in childhood could have an impact years on.
Luke Hyde, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, said, “These are signs for parents and doctors to watch out for, as they may signal more than just the terrible twos.” He said, “Parents both take care of their child and provide their child’s genes so it’s been difficult to know if we’re seeing that parenting causes callous unemotional behaviors, or if it is just a sign of the genes being passed to the child.”
The research also discovered that strict parenting is linked to the development of antisocial behavior. Scientists looked at 561 families in an adoption study that examined biological mothers’ antisocial behavior. The scientists found children of antisocial mothers were also more likely to exhibit the same behavior characteristics, despite having limited or no touch with them as they were adopted as babies.
“The really exciting take-home message from this study is that small, day-to-day positive interactions (互动) that parents have with their young children can make a huge difference in children’s development,’’ said Leslie Leve, a professor at the University of Oregon who co-led the data collection.
“Even when children have inherited (遗传) a very challenging set of behaviors, hearing ‘good job’ or receiving encouragement can help protect them from developing serious problems coming from their inherited difficulties,” he added. The study, worked on by scientists from the University of Michigan, Penn State University and the University of Oregon has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers will follow the group of children through early adolescence to determine if these behaviors still continue to exist from the toddler years.
1.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Kids’ social behaviors are related to crime.
B. Criminals begin their crimes during adolescence.
C. Antisocial behaviors of kids could be on their way to a life of crime.
D. Warmhearted kids are more likely to be criminals in the future.
2.What conclusion might the scientists draw from the study?
A. Antisocial behaviors might be inherited.
B. The genes decide kids’ antisocial behaviors.
C. Antisocial behaviors have noting to do with crimes.
D. Adopted babies surely have antisocial behaviors when they grow up.
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Parenting is the main reason that causes kids’ antisocial behaviors.
B. What causes career criminals to begin their crimes is their parents’ characteristics.
C. Leslie Leve has a doubtful attitude to adoptive mothers’ active interactions with kids.
D. Inherited antisocial behaviors of kids can be lightened by positive parenting.
4.Why will researchers track kids’ process of growing?
A. To make sure if kids’ behaviors will last.
B. To make sure if praise will change kids.
C. To determine if kids’ behaviors will be inherited.
D. To determine if parents’ comfort will protect kids.
A ROBOT companion for older people aims to promote activity and deal with loneliness by urging them to take part in digital and physical activities.
The ElliQ robot, made by Israel-based start-up Intuition Robotics, will be published at the Design Museum in London this week. ElliQ is a small desktop device that consists of a domed (拱形的) “body” and a separate detachable (可拆卸的) screen.
Created in collaboration with Swiss designer Yves Behar, the robot is able to encourage a degree of social engagement. Similar to home assistants like the Amazon Echo, people can simply talk to it, and there are visual clues that could be particularly helpful for those with hearing difficulties.
A key purpose of ElliQ is to act as an easy platform to access existing services such as social media, and messaging programs. For example, the device could alert the users that their grandchild has posted a new photo on Facebook, show it to them on the screen.
ElliQ can recommend activities voluntarily. It might ask if you’re interested in watching a video, for instance, or suggest a walk. It can also act as reminder to take medication.
Having a robot constantly offer suggestions could obviously get annoying, so the device uses machine learning to tailor these suggestions to individual preferences. If a suggestion is met with a positive response once, ElliQ might try it again. If not, it might change for a different tack.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. A robot companion for older people will strongly advise them to participate in digital and physical activities to be healthy.
B. The ElliQ robot is published at the Design Museum in London.
C. The screen of the ElliQ robot can be removed if necessary.
D. The ElliQ robot is created by Swiss designer Yves Behar and Israel-based start-up Intuition Robotics.
2.The underlined word “alert” is closest m meaning to .
A. declare B. announce
C. remind D. say
3.ElliQ can serve the following purposes EXCEPT .
A. when the user’s friend updates his moments (朋友圈), it can show it to the user on the screen.
B. it can recommend some activities even the user doesn’t ask.
C. it will constantly give suggestions regardless of the user’s individual preference.
D. it can help those with hearing difficulties by offering visual clues.
4.In which column we are most likely to find the passage?
A. News & Technology B. People
C. Health D. International Affairs
It was a Friday morning, 7:30a.m. I felt too lazy to drive my car so I asked my son to book a taxi. In five minutes, the taxi reached the entrance gate, waiting for my arrival. I just saw the car number and entered inside the car. I was so busy that I didn’t pay any attention to the driver. I was searching for an important paper from my bag, so I said, “Please, go quick! I’m in a hurry!” The voice came, “Yes, Ma’ am!” I was surprised when I heard a female voice! I stopped my work for a second and looked at the drive. The driver was a young lady. Maybe, around thirty or thirty-two! For the first time, I saw a lady driving a taxi!
Hundred times, I had traveled in a taxi, but I never saw any lady driving a taxi, I didn’t know why I became so enthusiastic about knowing why she had chosen this profession. So I started the conversation, “If you don’t mind, can I ask you some questions?” “Yes, ma’am! No problem.” “I guess, you are well qualified!” “Yes, ma’am. I have completed my education. I have done my MBA course.” “Oh, my God! Why did you then choose this profession, instead of going for an academic career?”
She smiled and the way she expressed her views made me amazed! Very politely, she said “Driving was my passion (热情) from my childhood, ma’am! Of course I do respect each and every job. In this case, at least I fulfill my desire! I love driving! I don’t mind for a big or small job. I want a job where I can get satisfaction. I get offers from M.N.C but I prefer this one because I like it! I know, I can’t get enough money out of it, yet as I tell you ‘I love driving!’ That’s it.”
1.Why did the author take a taxi to work that Friday morning?
A. Because her son didn’t want her to drive.
B. Because she was too lazy to drive her car.
C. Because she had to travel a long distance.
D. Because she had to go to work in a hurry.
2.For what purpose did the author start to talk to the driver?
A. To give some advice on how to drive safely.
B. To learn some driving skills from the taxi driver
C. To know why she chose a driver as her profession.
D. To ask the driver something about the MBA course.
3.What can we know about the female driver?
A. She was well-educated.
B. Her service wan not good.
C. She didn’t finish her MBA course.
D. She was surprised to see the author.
4.What attitude do the author probably keep to the female driver?
A. objective B. favorable
C. neutral D. not mentioned
