Simone was born in Ohio, but grew up in Texas. Early on, she and her siblings (兄妹) were adopted by her grandparents, who she says support her in everything. She first realized she wanted to be a gymnast at the age of 6 when she and her classmates went on a field trip to a local gym. A coach at the gym saw her natural talent and wrote a letter to her grandparents urging them to get her involved. The sport she signed up for “for fun” soon turned into her life’s enthusiasm.
Simone is energetic, so it’s no surprise that she’s got a few medals in her time. Her ten world gold medals are the most ever achieved by a woman in gymnastics history. She is also the first woman to win four medals at the same World Championships, which happened in her second year performing in 2014.
In 2015 Simone became the first gymnast to win three constant all-around titles at the World Gymnastic Championships. She even amazed herself, telling the interviewer “I blew my own mind.” and posting to social media “breaking history is kind of cool.”
What surprised everyone most though, was that she was performing perfectly as she usually does—her skill is so beyond everyone else that she can’t be beaten even when she trips up!
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Simone’s early experience. B. Simone’s sports life.
C. Simone’s gymnastics coach. D. Simone’s family.
2.What is Simone’s greatest achievement?
A. She got four gold medals at the Olympic Games.
B. She won the first woman championship in gymnastics.
C. She won ten world gold medals in gymnastics history.
D. She got the first gold medal at the World Championships.
3.What does the phrase “I blew my own mind” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. I lost heart. B. I was beaten.
C. I tried my best. D. I surprised myself.
4.What purpose is the passage written for?
A. To make readers interested in great gym players.
B. To praise Simone for her skills and Olympic spirits.
C. To list Simone’s gold medals in the World Cups.
D. To give brief introduction to Simone’s achievements.
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I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard my name calling. I was chosen to play the leading role in Cinderella, that was my dream. As a shy and thin girl, I used to be quite afraid of speaking in the public. But my parents and teachers always encourage me to do so. Now I have changed great. In class, I am often the first one to stand up and answer question even if I may make some mistakes. No pains, no gains. Now I am always brave enough overcome the difficulty in my heart and have changed in a lively girl. So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face but only in this way can you make progress.
A new library in Tianjin-Tianjin Binhai Public Library-recently became 1. online hit. The Daily Mail described it 2. the “world’s ultimate library”, while the word “breathtaking” was the 3. (choose) of Newsweek magazine. One look at the library 4. you’ll see why. With its futuristic design and walls 5. (fill) with books, it’s the dream library of every book lover. But as the admiration a burning question 6. (die) in the back of our minds: When physical bookstores are closing down one by one, 7. makes libraries free from the wave of digitalization? And do we really still need libraries now we’ve got the Internet in our hands?
Reporter Ian Clark has the answer. “Libraries are not falling in importance - people are 8. (simple) changing the way they use them,” he wrote on the Guardian website. We still need the physical space that a library provides. It’s something that 9. (call) a “third place”, according to the Seattle Times. This is a place in 10. we can fully concentrate on our study and work without easily getting distracted.
“Just sign here, sir.” the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of a long, narrow box ____ wrapped in brown paper. ____ the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside — a very old one with a beautifully carved handle._____ he had not seen it for more than 20 years, he recognized it _____.
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the ____ umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its ____, Oscar felt a strong desire to find its ____.
Oscar ____the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat ____ Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O’Brien.
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O’Rrien’s ____ on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. “May I ____ you? ” she asked. “I’d like to return it if it’s yours.” Oscar said, ____ the umbrella as if presenting a ____ that had long been wished for. “Why, yes! It’s mine.” replied Mrs. O’Brien with a ____ smile and shining eyes. “It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your ____?” “No, ma’am,” he said, “my grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.” “Well, that’s ____ what my father used to say. What is your name? Young man?”
Years later, Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O’Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how ____ it was. Why had it arrived here today? As if ____, a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O’Brien wanted you to ____ this umbrella as a present for a kind, ____ gesture long ago.
1.A. strictly B. carefully C. seriously D. carelessly
2.A. Opening B. Seizing C. Watching D. Searching
3.A. After B. When C. Since D. Although
4.A. clearly B. fully C. immediately D. suddenly
5.A. ordinary B. unusual C. simple D. typical
6.A. beauty B. shape C. size D. history
7.A. designer B. seller C. user D. owner
8.A. persuaded B. forced C. encouraged D. advised
9.A. until B. before C. which D. where
10.A. family B. theater C. house D. neighborhood
11.A. invite B. help C. bother D. know
12.A. putting up B. turning out C. picking up D. holding out
13.A. chance B. fact C. gift D. result
14.A. wide B. confident C. proud D. shy
15.A. patience B. kindness C. courage D. determination
16.A. clearly B. naturally C. exactly D. probably
17.A. old B. rare C. valuable D. nice
18.A. in turn B. in return C. in exchange D. in answer
19.A. hold B. accept C. carry D. value
20.A. attractive B. mean C. selfless D. selfish
When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate?
Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things. If this is even possible, it is short-term. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel they must, but the anger they feel will do more harm in the long-term. They will also experience fear.
Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to function at his or her best. If they connect you with this emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you, and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively. Fear has no place in leadership.
The way we affect people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day, or we can employ them at the emotional level, so they become fully devoted to the projects and provide some of their own motivation (积极性). Today’s work place is all about relationships.
Anyone works harder in a positive environment in which they’re recognized and valued as a human being as well as a worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like Leaders understand the way things work. They know money is not the only most motivating factor in the work life of most people.
The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of Emotional Intelligence—knowing your own emotions, and how to deal with them and those of others. Developing your emotional intelligence is the best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.
1.When may an employee have a feeling of fear in the work place?
A. He is forced to do things. B. He cannot work at his best
C. He feels his brain shut down. D. He thinks of his work as too heavy.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People like to connect leadership with fear.
B. Working conditions affect peopled physical health.
C. Good relationship is the key to business success.
D. Smart people are more functional in the work place.
3.To positively affect employees, what should a leader do first of all?
A. Provide better suggestions. B. Develop his own personality.
C. Give his employees a pay raise. D. Hide his own emotion of fear.
4.Good leadership is mainly seen in a leader’s ability to ________.
A. provide a variety of projects for employees B. help raise employees’ living standards
C. give employees specific instructions D. deal wisely with employees’ emotions
