My father lived a long life and was deeply loved by his wife, three children, eleven grandchildren and a large number of friends. He was smart and quick-headed. When I asked if he’d like to join me on Virgin Airlines, I remember him______replying: "Why not? It's as close to heaven as I'll ever get"
While he could always make us______,he was also quiet, considerate and full of wonderful ______ for us so that we could do better.
When I was a child. I ______ myself to the change in Dad's loose drawer--I didn't see it as stealing, but rather as just borrowing without a______to give back-and bought chocolate from our local corner shop.
One day, while______the shop with my father, the shopkeeper questioned my______spending habits: "'Now I don ' t want to get him into any_______ ,Mr Branson, but I don' t know where young Richard is getting all his_______from. He's becoming my best customer—I_______ he isn't stealing it.”
Dad_______by looking her straight in the eyes and saying loudly, “ Madam, how dare you_______my son of stealing?”
After we left the shop, my father never spoke a word about the_________However, his deliberate________for the rest of the day expressed everything. The way he________the situation taught me a hugely effective lesson. I learned that the power of the________words can be frighteningly influential.
By________my honesty he made me feel more________than if he had scolded me. I also learned the power of________and second chances. And these lessons have________me well in both life and work.
1.A. nervously B. deliberately C. sensitively D. humorously
2.A. calm B. laugh C. benefit D. reflect
3.A. advice B. patience C. expectation D. appreciation
4.A. led B. sent C. helped D. attracted
5.A. dream B. receipt C. way D. plan
6.A. visiting B. discussing C. exploring D. processing
7.A. reasonable B. flexible C. usual D. careless
8.A. debt B. trouble C. honor D. change
9.A. confidence B. pleasure C. pride D. money
10.A. know B. hope C. admit D. remember
11.A. responded B. exploded C. attacked D. betrayed
12.A. convince B. inform C. accuse D. warn
13.A. question B. incident C. trip D. shopkeeper
14.A. absence B. sadness C. anger D. silence
15.A. put up with B. kept away from C. dealt with D. lived through
16.A. unspoken B. proper C. meanly D. enjoyable
17.A. discovering B. losing C. defending D. exhibiting
18.A. guilt B. powerful C. annoy D. embarrassed
19.A. communication B. friendship C. blame D. forgiveness
20.A. grasped B. served C. expressed D. surprised
We all like to receive praise, especially when we have accomplished a task or completed something that was new for us; children feel the same way about receiving praise.1.. It's important for parents to praise children, so that they are able to repeat the task or activity.
2.. They try to find the pattern in order to receive the praise again. This is why praising is very important to a developing child. Our role as the parent is to make sure we are praising in a way that allows the child to repeat the task or activity that received the praise in the first place.3..
Unlabeled praise is when we say"good job”. As the brain is making a pattern, the praise of good job is not "attached" to anything, so the brain is unable to repeat the pattern."4., this means that the person approves of what was accomplished. For children, we want them to be sell-approving instead of others-approving. We want our children to be satisfied with what they are accomplishing and not seeking the approval of others. This is where labeled praise becomes invaluable.
For the brain to make a patterned memory the parent should always label and identify what the child has accomplished.5.,the brain is making a memory in order to repeat the same behavior that received the praise. Using labeled praise such as, "You put the dishes away without being asked. Wow, you are amazing", gives the brain a memory or pattern of behavior that will receive praise again.
A.When this kind of statement is made
B. Our brains are a pattern-seeking muscle
C. When someone makes the statement "good job"
D. Praise helps build self-confidence in children of all ages
E. Children particularly like to receive praise from their parents
F. We can accomplish this by using labeled praise instead of unlabeled praise
G. Praise should be focused not just on the outcome but on effort and hard work
Contrary to popular belief, when a person makes a mistake while learning, it improves their memory for the right information, but only if the error is close to the correct answer, according to recent findings by Baycrest researchers.
Our research found evidence that mistakes that are a' near miss' can help a person learn the in formation better than if no errors were made at all, says Dr. Nicole Anderson, senior scientist at Bavcrest's Rotman Research Institute. " These types of errors can serve as stepping stones to remembering the right answer. But if the error made is a wild guess, then a person doesn’t learn the correct information as easily.
In their study, researchers asked 32 young adults with no Spanish background to guess the English definition of certain Spanish words,, The Spanish words selected either resembled an English word with a similar meaning or the word looked like an English word. but meant something different.
Participants were shown the Spanish words and asked to guess their meanings. Then, they were briefly shown the correct translation, before being shown another Spanish word. After repeating this process with 16 Spanish words, participants had a short break before their memory for the translations was tested. Researchers found that people were better able to think of the correct translations for Spanish words that were similar to the English words.They had greater difficulty recalling the meaning for words that looked misleading.
''Based on these findings, someone studying for an exam should only take practice quizzes Nafter reviewing the material, "says Dr. Anderson. "If a person takes a practice test and is unfamiliar with the content, they risk making guesses that are nowhere near the right answer.
This could make it harder for them to learn the correct information later".
1.What do people usually think of mistakes in learning?
A. Necessary
B. Avoidable
C. Harmful
D. Beneficial
2.Which of the following best explains"recalling" underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Remembering
B. Realizing
C. Distinguishing
D. Understanding
3.Which of the following reflects Dr. Andersons opinion?
A. Errors of any kind are likely to help with learning
B. Taking practice tests before exams isn't always a good thing
C. Practice tests should be taken before lessons have been reviewed
D. It's important to make as few mistake as possible during learning.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Making Mistakes Is Also an Art.
B. A Unexpected Way to Improve Memory
C. Trying to Remember the Correct Information Is Important
D. Making Mistakes While Studying May Help. You Learn Better
In an attempt to raise awareness about the ability to turn wastewater into safe drinking water, a brewery in Stockholm, Sweden has started a new beer brand made with recycled sewage water(污水).
Called PU: REST, the new beer developed by Stockholm's New Carnegie Brewery together with the Swedish Environmental Research Institute( IVL) and Carlsberg is supposed to convince people that "second hand water" can be as clean as normal tap water. IVL says that the challenge to get people to drink recycled water is not a technological one, but a psychological one, so what better way to convince consumers of the purity of treated wastewater than using it to create a beer?
PU: REST was just born in Sweden on May 25th this year, and it's already being called"crap beer"on social media, but its creators remain hopeful that it will help change the general opinion about recycled wastewater. The difficulties in getting this relatively cost- and energy-efficient method to be used for the production of drinking water is not technical but primarily emotional, "said Staffan PsSon, project manager at IVL."The recycled water is as pure and safe as normal tap water, but most people are still skeptical about actual drinking purified wastewater".
Chris Thurgeson, brewmaster at New Carnegie Brewery, described PU: REST as a"crystal clear pilsner",adding that his company took this challenge because it believes"thal both producers and consumers must dare to think differently if we are to successfully take care of Earth's resources".
PU: REST reportedly has "a very clean and crisp taste", but judging by the comments left on the New Carnegie Brewery Facebook page, consumers arent that excited about it. You can now try PU: REST at New Carnegie Brewery's restaurant in Stockholm, or wait until it goes on sale across Sweden next month.
1.What's the purpose of developing PU: REST?
A. To make the best of wastewater
B. To reduce the waste of drinking water
C. To prove recycled wastewater is drinkable
D. To appeal to the public to recycle wastewater.
2.Why is it hard for people to drink recycled water?
A. Recycling water is no easy job
B. They doubt its purity and safety
C. Recycling water costs much money
D. They wouldn't like to change their living habits
3.What can consumers' attitude toward PU: REST be best described as?
A. Cautious
B. Curious
C. Opposing.
D. Supportive
4.According to the text, PU: REST is__________.
A. not a new product at all
B. made in a Swedish Institute
C. intended for special consumers
D. unavailable on the market yet
The 2018 World Cup was held in Russia. While most soccer fans were enjoying the action from home,this pair of Colombia national football team supporters were attracting public eyes for how they took part in the game.
A video of Daza celebrating Colombia's victory over Poland with his friend Gallego has been popular online. Gallego lost both his sight and his hearing at nine because of an uncommon disease which often leads to total loss of sight and hearing.
Fortunately, Gallego has a friend called Daza. The two men met a few years ago and instantly bonded over their love of the sport. Both enthusiastic Colombia national football team supporters, they began attending matches together. Daza taught himself sign language and they developed a series of hand gestures so that Daza could communicate with Gallego during games.
Eventually, Daza created a board that imitate the layout of a soccer field. With signals for things like offside"calls, fouls(犯规)and red cards, Daza created a way for Gallego to follow along with the field of play by moving Gallego' s hands across the soccer board.
They gained media attention last year, but a more recent video of the pair supporting their home team in a group stage match against Poland at the World Cup has officially become popular.
In the video, Daza is gui ding Gallego' s hands across the soccer board as the action plays out on the field. As the team scores their first goal, Daza quickly guides Gallego,s hands across the soccer board, stopping when he reaches the opposing team's net. From there, the celebration begins. Though Gallego cant see or hear, a hug from his friend is enough for him to realize his team is on their way to victory.
1.Daza and Gallego gained wide attention because they
A. used a special way in celebration of victory
B. went to Russia to watch the 2018 World Cup
C. experienced the 2018 World Cup in a unique way
D. were in firm support of Colombia national football team
2.What resulted in Gallego's blindness and deafness?
A. A birth fault
B. Poor living conditions
C. A serious accident
D. A rare disease
3.What can be known about Daza and Gallego from paragraph 3?
A. They studied sign language together
B. /Their friendship started with football
C. They knew each other when they were children
D. Their common interest is developing hand gestures
4.How can Gallego know his team is winning?
A. From Daza s hug
B. From Daza's facial expressions
C. From Daza's quick hand movements
D. From the opposing team's broken net
In today's world, finding the time to read even one book, let alone a dozen, can still be quite a Challenge. Blinkist makes it easy to read. If you' re interested in becoming a better you, here are some of our most popular books in our library.
By Thomas Harris |
It was one of America' s top-selling books in the 1970s. It aims to help people understand how their early lives affect their adult decisions and lifestyles and how to let go of the childhood influences that you no longer need or are causing damage to you.
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By Dale Carnegie | This classic from 1936 presents basic rules for making a good first impression and winning people over. By sticking to these simple rules such as smiling,listening, and exhibiting your appreciation, you' ll instantly become more popular. |
By Susan Jeffers | Our fears and understanding of the world determine our reality, but by taking responsibility for our situation we can find happiness. Overcome your fears and live the life of your dreams by first understand -ing the nature of what frightens you, then limiting its influence in your life. |
By Spencer Johnson |
It offers valuable lessons on how to view major life changes as positive forces. By adopting a mindset that makes adapting to change less frightening and more rewarding, you can overcome your fears and realize your dreams. |
By Jen Sincero |
It's the most popular book on Blinkist. Its author knows that each of us has doubts and worries that hold us back from being our best selves. And she's here to tell you that it's time to start doing your best and believing in yourselves! |
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1.What's the text mainly intended to tell us about?
A. Benefits of self-improvement books
B. Some good self-improvement books
C. Where to obtain self-improvement books
D. How to improve oneself by reading books
2.People hoping to be more welcome are supposed to read the book written by
A. Susan Jeffers
B. Jen Sincero
C. Dale Carnegie
D. Thomas Harris
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. You Are a Badass can help readers become more confident
B. Who Moved My Cheese? asks us to take responsibility for our situation
C. I'm OK, You' re OK is the most popular book in America.
D. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway mainly deals with major life changes
