One day all the employees of a very famous company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this:
“Yesterday, the ______ who has been stopping your progress in this company ______. We invite you to join the funeral（葬礼）in the room that has been _____ in the gym．”
In the beginning, they all got ______ for the death of one of their colleagues（同事）, but after a while they started to _____ who was that person that stopped the ______ of their colleagues and the company itself?
The_______ in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd _____the room. The more people ______ the coffin（棺材），the more the excitement heated up. Everyone thought,“_______is it that was holding me back?”
One by one the intrigued（引起好奇心的）employees（雇员）got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they _____ became speechless．
They all got to stand near the coffin, and felt shocked and _____, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their _______．There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked _____ it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that ______:
"There is only one person who is able to set ______ to your growth and IT IS YOU !” Your life does not _______when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes…
No, your life changes when YOU change, when you go ______ your limiting beliefs inside．
Examine yourself; watch yourself. Don't be afraid of _____, impossibilities and losses. Be a winner, build yourself and your reality. ______, it's the way you face life itself that makes a difference.
1.A. person B. boss C. sign D. funeral
2.A. died away B. died out C. passed away D. passed out
3.A. protected B. prevented C. proved D. prepared
4.A. happy B. sad C. joyful D. grateful
5.A. ignore B. wonder C. realize D. believe
6.A. growth B. width C. faith（信仰） D. strength
7.A. way B. sadness C. excitement D. disappointment
8.A. within B. without C. about D. around
9.A. bought B. sold C. reached D. touched
10.A. What B. Which C. Where D. Who
11.A. carefully B. actually C. suddenly D. madly
12.A. in silence B. in return C. in need D. in order
13.A. hand B. soul C. mouth D. face
14.A. away B. from C. outside D. inside
15.A. talked B. spoke C. said D. told
16.A. partners B. commands C. limits（局限） D. flames（火焰）
17.A. continue B. cancel（取消） C. persuade D. change
18.A. beyond B. about C. without D. towards
19.A. details B. difficulties C. expressions D. bargains（交易）
20.A. Forget B. Follow C. Remember D. Obey
How to improve your perseverance（毅力）
If you’re familiar with the story of the hare and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. 1., but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.
● Set goals（确定目标）and write them down.
If you don’t know what you want to accomplish（完成）, it’s hard to persevere until you do. 2., instead of making many projects（项目）that may upset you
● 3., and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you’ll need to read cookbooks, study the recipes（食谱）, buy ingredients（食料）and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
● Make a list of the rewards（回报）related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. 4.. You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
● Imagine your success.
Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you’ll lead once you’ve reached your goal.
5.. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A. Like the hare, many people start off strong
B. And you should focus on every step carefully
C. You can’t lose weight only by going on a diet
D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal
E. But there are big rewards for doing so
F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those
G. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life
One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. However, in today's world, reading is something that most children dislike doing.
There are simply so many distractions (分心的事物) that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies. And while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still can't quite compare to reading.
And as a result, kids are learning less and less. Take a look at an elementary level text book. You'll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with pictures and colors. Those pictures and colors in the elementary level text books aren't there just for the sake (缘由) of design. Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read. This is especially true for little children who enjoy fun English.
Children are quite easily distracted. When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it won't take long before you find them doodling (涂鸦) and not doing what you told them to do. But if a book is colourful enough to catch a kid's attention, then you'll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.
The same principle holds true for interactivity (互动). Like colors and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he or she is learning. Interactive reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.
1.Children don't like reading probably because they prefer ________.
A. newspapers B. films
C. magazines D. books
2.Children will be interested in books that are ________.
A. full of pictures B. explained clearly
C. written clearly D. easy
3.Colorful books can help the children ________.
A. do what they prefer
B. have a good time
C. fix their attention for a longer time
D. sit still and quietly
4.What's the main idea of this passage?
A. Reading is one of the most important ways in learning language.
B. All the books are full of pictures and colors.
C. Interactivity and colorful designs are important to learn English.
D. Interactive reading is very interesting for children.
People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood, but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend：
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
_________________
There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. He or she may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding，even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1.What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A. Always there for you. B. Keep your secrets.
C. Always happy for you. D. Remember your important days.
2.According to the passage，a true friend will always________.
A. follow your advice
B. offer a solution for your problems
C. listen immediately to your problems
D. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Never tell lies to friends. B. Making time for friends.
C. Sharing fun with friends. D. Paying attention to a friend’s opinions.
4.A true friend will always forgive and understand you because________.
A. he/she wants to help you
B. he/she doesn’t want to lose you
C. he/she wants you to feel confident
D. he/she doesn’t care about your mistakes
Bob was born in Cambridge. When he was in elementary school, he asked his mother to take him to parks in their community so he could collect empty soda cans to recycle. His mother agreed, as long as he saved part of the money he earned for college.
Bob’s mother remembers Bob as the most determined of her seven kids. Bob’s hard work paid off. On Friday, he will become the first person in his family, originally from El Salvador, to graduate from college. And he’s graduating with university honors.
For his honors thesis（毕业论文）he researched unmanned solar-powered（太阳能）airplanes, which BYU students have been building and testing for about 10 years. Bob’s study helps discover the best way to fly a solar-powered airplane so that it uses the least amount of power. The goal is to design and build an airplane that flies uncertainly. Bob’s thesis helps lay the basis for this work.
“My parents were always hard-working,” Bob said. “They often tell us hard work leads to success.” Bob’s father taught him to read at the age of 3, and his mother is now a student at Utah Valley University in a way to becoming a dentist.
Bob recognized he overcame some obstacles（障碍）to get where he is. For starters, English is his second language. He also faced stereotypes（模式化的形象）. Although Bob never doubted that he would be a college graduate, other people believed he wouldn’t because he didn’t come from a family of high income. There were other obstacles as well, but Bob viewed them all as opportunities.
Bob’s mother says she feels very happy and proud that her son is about to graduate with honors, and remembers the effort he’s made to get there. “He has worked very hard. He started something, and now he has finished it,” Cathy says. “I have always told him, ‘If this is your dream, then you can get it! Keep working hard and you can get it!’”
1.From the passage we can know that Bob’s honors thesis __________.
A. makes his mother feel surprised
B. helps to save the power of flying a solar-powered airplane
C. is done with BYU students
D. doubts the way of flying a solar-powered airplane
2.According to the passage, Bob .
A. researched unmanned solar-powered airplanes for 10 years
B. paid for all his study by collecting empty soda cans
C. worked hard and has graduated from college
D. was affected by his family and has made some achievements
3.People thought Bob couldn’t graduate from college because _________.
A. his parents had little money to support him
B. his teacher didn’t think he could graduate
C. he didn’t work hard on his study
D. he didn’t dare to face the obstacles for short of confidence
4.It can be inferred that .
A. Bob’s mother is on the way to becoming a dentist
B. Bob’s mother works in their community
C. Bon’s father will graduate from Utah Valley University on Friday
D. Bob’s father learnt to read at the age of 3
As my dad unwrapped（打开）the new bicycle helmet（头盔）that I got him for his birthday, I realized that a number of people ride their bicycles every day without the protection of a helmet.
Due to cold winters across the country, riding has become increasingly dangerous as many roads have holes and are torn-up（磨损的）. Not everyone realizes that there are laws requiring the wearing of helmets in many places.
Where I live, there has been a law in place since October 1, 1992 stating that cyclists of all ages are required to wear helmets. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to the best of riders. My dad has been a cyclist for many years, and he often rides around my county and to Rockland Lake State Park.
One afternoon, as he was just entering the park, he lost control of his bicycle and flew off and landed on a nearby patch of grass, breaking his helmet into pieces and losing consciousness（知觉）. When he was just awakening, a lovely couple found him and brought him back to our house, where he attempted to recall the events leading up to his fall. Later that day, a CAT scan showed that he had a concussion (脑震荡). That evening, while my dad was showing me the pieces of his broken helmet, we both came to a shocking realization.
If he had not worn his helmet, he probably would have cracked his skull and perhaps died. Today, when my dad and I go out cycling, the wearing of our helmets is not even a question. Regardless of age, everyone should wear a helmet whenever they get on a bicycle.
1.In the writer’s opinion, why should people wear bicycle helmets?
A. Because a law requires them to do so.
B. Because many people like wearing bicycle helmets.
C. Because people have realized the importance of wearing helmets.
D. Because the conditions of roads are very poor and it is dangerous to ride on them.
2.The underlined part “we both came to a shocking realization” in Paragraph 4 means “_______”.
A. we understood how lucky the dad was to have worn a helmet
B. we were shocked to see the broken helmet
C. we realized that young people needn’t wear helmets
D. only old people should wear helmets
3.From the accident that happened to the writer’s dad, we can infer that ___________.
A. the cyclists should follow the law
B. his dad was not worried about this accident
C. it is necessary for cyclists to wear helmets
D. everyone should care about life
