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某校正在开展课外阅读小组活动Peter, Helen, Catherine, Elizabeth和Jessica想根据自己小组成员的喜好找一篇英语阅读材料。阅读下面某报纸的文章摘要（A, B, C, D, E, F），选出适合他们的文章，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
1．Peter’s group members are fond of an article which can help them to find something that can both challenge their intelligence and provide entertainment．
2．Helen’s group members are fashionable and fond of advanced technology．They like reading something that can provide them with inspirations in achieving success and changing people’s way of life．
3．Catherine’s group members are athletic and spend a lot of time working out．They are fond of any stories about stars in the sports world．
4．Elizabeth’s group members want to read some articles which can help them keep pace with the trend of fashion．They hope to find in the article some hints on helping improve their appearances．
5．Jessica’s group members are keen on becoming volunteers and therefore are looking for some articles that can increase their chances of being chosen．
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请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑
首先请阅读以下新闻：
A. Liu Xiang teaches quake students hurdling
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang Monday visited students in a primary school in Bei Chuan County, a hard-hit area in 2008 May 12 earthquake, and showed them how to run hurdles.
B. Experts: 3G still has a long way to go
While China’s three leading telecom operators are playing up the third generation (3G) telecom technologies, it is likely to take years for 3G services to become popular in China.
C. China table tennis team swept all 5 gold medals
Yesterday China team swept all 5 gold medals at World Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama. Besides these 5 golds, China also gained all 5 silver medals and other 8 bronze medals. The 2 rest bronze medals are separately won by Japan and China Hong Kong.
D. Sleeping too much or too little increases your risk of diabetes(糖尿病).
Middle-aged or old people who get too little sleep, or too much, are far more likely to develop diabetes. A study has found that those who did not enjoy the level of seven to eight hours’ sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to develop a blood sugar abnormality that is linked to type 2 diabetes.
E. Obama seeks to block release of abuse photos
US President Barack Obama declared Wednesday he would try to block the court-ordered release of photos showing US troops abusing prisoners, out of concern that the pictures would endanger US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
F. Future of flu outbreak remain unclear
US public health expert Laurie A. Garrett said Wednesday that how serious the A(H1N1) influenza situation is going to develop remains unclear. A Washington state man with H1N1 influenza died last week, health officials said, the third U.S. sufferer to die as the new flu strain confirmed in more than 2,200 Americans appeared in Japan and Australia.
以下是人物信息，请从上述A-F选项中匹配适合他们阅读的新闻：Liu Ming works as a chairman of a local Ping Pong club in Foshan. He shows great concern for sports news especially the news about Ping Pong. He has never missed a single Ping Pong match of China Ping Pong Team.
Han Yiwei is a successful CEO of a big International Company in Guangzhou. He usually flies to other countries for business, so he would like to equip himself with the most advanced communication appliances and know the news concerning the development in the communication area.
Han Lei is an18-year-old girl, studying in a High School. She is fond of sports and is good at tennis and jumping. Besides, she has a particular interest in those sports pop-stars.
Chen Lirong just retired from a college, living with his husband, who is retired too. They want to arrange their life without work in a better way and enjoy the life with a healthy body and high spirits. So she particularly pays more attention to their health.
Li Hongyu studies in China Foreign Affairs University, majoring in International Relationship, and especially he shows great concern for the relationship between America and the Middle East countries.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
Dear Boris,
___1____
After I had spent a week with my English family, I slowly began to understand their English a little better. ___2____ Students in my group are from different cities of Britain and their dialects (方言) are different too! Some of their accents are quite strong and they also have their own words and expressions.
__3____ Before I came to England I had thought that fish and chips were eaten every day. That’s quite wrong! I get rather annoyed now when I hear all the foolish words about typical English food.
I had expected to see “London fog”. Do you remember our texts about it? We had no idea that most of this “thick fog” disappeared many years ago when people stopped using coal in their homes. But the idea to speak about weather was very helpful. ___4____ On the other hand, habits are different. People tell me what is typical British here in London is not always typical in Wales or Scotland. ___5____
But what is ordinary for all British is that they follow traditions(传统). Probably Britain has more living signs of its past than many other countries. And people have always been proud of having ancient (古老) buildings in capitals, big cities and the countryside.
I will tell you more about Britain in my other letters.
Love from Britain.
Peter
| A．The weather in London is really changeable. |
| B．I have difficulty in understanding my classmates. |
| C．Thanks for your nice letter. |
| D．The family I live with are friendly. |
E. It’s very different from what I learned at school.
F. Local habits and traditions are not the same as what we knew.
G. But it’s not the language that’s different and surprising.
以下是网址为http://www.argos.co.uk上所发布的Apple iPod手机销售信息：
| AA |
Apple iPod Touch 64GB 5th Generation - Pink. £299.99 Was £304.99 Save £5.00 + 1 special offer + Free Delivery iPod touch is more fun than ever. It has an ultrathin design, a 4-inch Retina display, a 5MP iSight camera on the 32GB and 64GB models, iOS 7, Siri, iMessage, FaceTime, iTunes and the App Store, iTunes Radio, and more. |
| B B |
Apple iPod Touch 16GB 4th Generation - White. £129.99 + 1 special offer The world’s most popular portable gaming device is now even more fun. Listen to your favourite albums. Send text messages over Wi-Fi with iMessage. Record HD video. Make FaceTime calls. iPod touch even works with iCloud, which stores your content and pushes it to all your devices. |
| CC |
Apple iPod Touch 32GB 5th Generation - Pink. £219.99 + 1 special offer iPod touch is more fun than ever. It has an ultrathin design, a 4-inch Retina display, a 5MP iSight camera on the 32GB and 64GB models, iOS 7, Siri, iMessage, FaceTime, iTunes and the App Store, iTunes Radio, and more. |
| DD |
Apple iPod Touch 64GB 5th Generation - Blue. £299.99 Was £304.99 Save £5.00 + 1 special offer + Free Delivery iPod touch is more fun than ever. It has an ultrathin design, a 4-inch Retina display, a 5MP iSight camera on the 32GB and 64GB models, iOS 7, Siri, iMessage, FaceTime, iTunes and the App Store, iTunes Radio, and more. |
| EE |
Apple iPod Touch 32GB 4th Generation - White. £159.99 + 1 special offer The world's most popular portable gaming device is now even more fun. Listen to your favourite albums. Send text messages over Wi-Fi with iMessage. Record HD video. Make FaceTime calls. iPod touch even works with iCloud, which stores your content and pushes it to all your devices. |
| FF |
Apple iPod Touch 32GB 5th Generation - White. £219.99 + 1 special offer iPod touch is more fun than ever. It has an ultrathin design, a 4-inch Retina display, a 5MP iSight camera on the 32GB and 64GB models, iOS 7, Siri, iMessage, FaceTime, iTunes and the App Store, iTunes Radio, and more. |
请将以下五位Apple iPod手机购买者的信息与网上所发布的手机销售信息匹配起来。
Jack, aged 28, is the manager of a company. He wants to get a blue Apple iPod of the 5th generation with free delivery and doesn’t mind how much it may cost.
Sara’s birthday is in two weeks’ time and she would like to spend less than 250 pounds to buy herself a white Apple iPod with an ultrathin design and a 4-inch Retina display.
Alice works as a waitress in a small restaurant and likes listening to her favourite albums. She wants to spend less than 200 pounds to buy herself an Apple iPod of 32GB.
John is a college student and often sends text messages over Wi-Fi iMessage and records HD video. He wants to get an Apple iPod, but would like it to cost him less than £150.
Betty has just graduated from university and doesn’t earn much a month. She wants to get a pink Apple iPod of the 5th generation, but she would like to spend less than £250 on it.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. 9’
| A. conveyed B. stand C. oral D. disagreement AB. guide AC. internationally AD. raised BC. accomplished BD. intentionally CD. expression |
Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of ______speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is ___
___through sign language in which motions___
___ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of ___
___. Many of these symbols of whole words are very lively and exact and can be used ___
___; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either______ or not. A wink can be a way of showing that the party is only joking. A nod means approval, while shaking the head indicates ___
___.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of ______ dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also ___
___and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
信息匹配
A: Now，tell me about the man who stole your neighbour's car．What did he look like?
B: Well，sir．He was tall.
A:
B: Oh yes，and he was younger than you—only about thirty，I'd say．
A: Well! And what colour was his hair?
B: It was brown，and short.it was similar to yours，actually．
A:
B: No．He was clean-shaven．
A: OK．Now have a look at these photos—can you see him?
B:
A: But that's Frankie Famham—he's got a beard，and he's very short!
B: Hm，well..．
A:
B: Yes，the strangest thing was that he appeared to be a gentleman—he was wearing a suit..．not
like a thief at all．
A: Hm，like this photo?
B: Yes，that's him!
A: That’s Bill Mahony: he's in prison! Are you sure you saw the thief?
B:
| A．No，I can't． |
| B．Taller than me? |
| C．How tall was he? |
| D．Did he have a beard? |
E． Well，er，it was very dark..．
F． Oh yes，he looked exactly like this one here．
G． Do you remember anything else about the man?
Attitudes Wired in Happy and Successful Brains
I’ve carefully examined happy and successful people from all different professions —actors, scientists, comedians, musicians, etc. They share very similar philosophies. Here are some of the fundamental attitudes and beliefs that contribute to their happiness and success:
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This is one of the most commonly recited mottos in self-improvement. Individuals who see their mistakes and failures as a learning experience are much more prone to happiness and success.
When we adopt the belief that “failure is a part of learning,” we become more resilient and courageous in the face of new challenges.
Instead of avoiding situations where we may embarrass ourselves, we embrace these challenges in life, even when we know they can be risky and painful. When we do fail, we don’t see it as the end of the world, but a point to improve upon.
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Many people are great at finding problems and being critical about their lives; however, they do this without ever suggesting a possible solution or alternative to their situation.
They complain about this and that, but they never take an active role to actually improve these things. They focus on problems not to learn from them or fix them, but to make excuses for why their lives are miserable and unpleasant.
I believe acknowledging problems in life is important. I don’t recommend that we ignore things in our life that disturb us or make us unhappy. However, it’s also important to think of ways we can actually respond to these problems and change our circumstances.
Ruminating over problems in our life without a plan to take action is not only a waste of time, but it makes us even more sad and depressed. If you’re going to be critical about something in your life, focus on the ways you can actually make a difference.
◆ ③
Happy and successful people are incredibly grateful for their lives and everything they have: their relationships, their home, their job, their possessions, their talents, their achievements, etc.
Although successful people are often thought of as always hungry and striving – always trying to improve things, achieve their goals, and make things better – this inner drive doesn’t take away from the fact they are very happy and content with their lives.
Gratitude is an irreplaceable characteristic of true happiness and success. Even if we achieve great things in life, without gratitude we often find ourselves empty and discontent. Make sure you take the time to reflect on how lucky you are as a person (I believe everyone can find something to be grateful for).
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Happy and successful individuals know that we can learn a lot from other happy and successful individuals. Having peopled to look up to is a great resource for learning the beliefs and habits that contribute to other people’s success, and then modeling those beliefs and habits in our own lives.
If you want to improve a particular area of your life, then find a couple of people who already excel in that area of life. Study them. Ask them questions. Have them show you their technique and share their stories.
The more willing you are to learn from others, the more successful you will be. Talking and listening to others is one of the best ways to get more perspective into what you want to improve in life — and how you can do it.
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What does the underlined word “resilient” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
| A．depressed | B．regretful |
| C．romantic | D．flexible |
The author thinks if one merely focuses on problems, he’ll ________.
| A．find out a way to solve problems |
| B．ignore complaints about problems |
| C．use the problems as his excuses |
| D．acknowledge and solve problems |
People with gratitude ________.
| A．feel satisfied with his life |
| B．stop struggling in life |
| C．owe success to their own talents |
| D．reflect on their achievements |
The successful people may possess the following attitudes EXCEPT ________.
| A．gratitude and belief |
| B．courage and risk |
| C．willingness and luckiness |
| D．fortune and convention |
Choose the following sub-headings for Parts ①②③ and ④.
a. Learn from others b. Show your gratitude
c. Focus on solutions d. Learn from failure
| A．a b c d | B．d c b a |
| C．d a b c | D．a c b d |
Which of the following can be used to support the concept “Show your gratitude”？
| A．“He is a wise man who does not sigh for the things which he has not, but appreciates forthose which he has.” — Epictetus |
| B．“We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only asbig as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.” — Mao Tse-Tung |
| C．“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, butthe really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” — Mark Twain |
| D．“Failure is the foundation of success, and the means by which it is achieved. Success is the hiding-place of failure; but who can tell when the turning-point will come?” |
— Lao Tzu
根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中两项为多余选项。
A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.
Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task. _____
Set time. You should have some time during every day when you’ll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes. ______ For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone.
Always carry a book. ______When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go.
_____ Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Don’t lie down unless you’re going to sleep. There shouldn’t be a television or a computer near the chair, and no music or no noisy family members/ roommates. If you don’t have a place like this, create one.
Reduce television/ the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet. _____But remember: every minute you reduce of the Internet/ TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time.
| A．Wherever you go, take a book with you. |
| B．Go to bookstores. |
| C．Have some good tea or coffee while you read. |
| D．Find a quiet place. |
E. This may be difficult for some people.
F. If this happens, give up the book and find another one that you’ll really love.
G. It means you will read no matter how busy you are.
根据短文内容，从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Sometimes willpoweris a lot like the television remote control hard to findjust when you want it most． But there are waysto increase your willpower．
Don’t try to change your economic situation，win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning．Setone clear，specific goaland make a realistic plan toachieve it. Extrawillpower sometimes requires extra energy，so don’t spread yourself too thin．
Whatever your goal is，don’texpect to achieveit overnight． ，If you are trying to kick a coffee habit，start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,instead of promising never to drink coffee again．Congratulateyourself on the small achievements．These successes help your willpower grow．
Ask friends，family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help．If your credit card bills have risen，for instance，let friends now that you are cutting back on expenses．Suggest havinga common dinner instead of meetingat an expensive restaurant．Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meeting．Youcan get valuableadvice,understanding and information．
If possible，change your environment to encourage positive behavior．Want to get in shape?Keep a set of workout clothesinyour office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?
| A．Real success takes time． |
| B．Focus on one goat at atime． |
| C．Change your environment to change your life． |
| D．Improve your willpower by a support network． |
E．Changing your behavior requires more than willpower．
F．Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up．
G．Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult．
Many times, we find it very amusing to see people who can keep a smile on their face all the time．It’s kind of annoying, isn’t it? ___Let’s see some tips on how to have a positive attitude and see how that can change our lives．
__ It really works! If you’re stuck in a terrible situation or a negative stage of your life, all you have to do is to think of the good times that are going to come after your bad stage gets over．Hope for the best and you will get the best．
We always feel good when we help others in some way, right? There’ a sense of achievement, satisfaction and positivity associated with giving and helping．
Being grateful for what you have can help you to be positive．If you’re the type to be whining, complaining and groaning about the things you don’t have, we must say that you need a reality check． Look around you and see other people who don’t have enough resources like you do．
Forget the regrets of your past．Are you in a depressed mood all the time because you are carrying the burden of a trouble past with you? Then you must realize that every moment you think of a dark past with negativity, you will lose one bright moment of your present and the future．Letting go of your past is the only way you can have a positive attitude all the time．
Keeping fit and healthy is a critical tip in having a positive attitude．You might have all the money, success and the luxury in the world, but you won’t be able to enjoy anything if you don’t have good health．
| A．So try to do a good deed a day and help others with your strengths． |
| B．Being unsatisfied will also be a barrier in helping you to have a positive attitude． |
| C．That’s because we don’t know the advantages of having a positive attitude all the time． |
| D．It’s no use complaining because you have already had a good life． |
E．Think of the good times you are going to have．
F．Make sure you know the importance of good health．
G．Try to think about terrible and negative things in your life．
Cathy,Jason,Kate,Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志。第1至5题是他们的个人情况介绍。阅读下面六种杂志的简介(A、B、C、D、E和F)，选出符合各人需要的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A young mother raising her first child,Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl.She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world.
Jason is a successful young businessman.He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges.Having been to many different countries,Jason is still looking for new places to visit.His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires.
Smart and pretty,Kate is very popular among her friends.She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famous people.Besides,she also enjoys reading articles written specially for young girls.
Wayne teaches science in a middle school.He not only wants his students to know more about modern science,but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students.He is gathering materials for his students to read.
Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy.He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age.Therefore,in his opinion,the most important skill for children to learn is to discover things on their own.He is looking for a magazine for his son.
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| Seventeen Seventeen provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls.Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people,this teen magazine offers more.Mixed among the latest styles,you’ll find short but interesting articles.Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking. Price:$22.95($3.83/issue) |
B
| Muse Muse seeks to stimulate,delight,and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16.Produced by the editors and publishers of Cricket,Muse features articles on space,genetics,lasers,rain forests,computers,physics,math,earth sciences,and almost everything else in the universe. Price:$32.97($3.66/issue) |
C
| WONDERTIME WONDERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of FamilyFun,devoted to helping parents develop children’s love of learning.A blend of how and why,WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children.WONDERTIME mixes playful activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically,socially,intellectually,creatively,and emotionally. Price:$10.00($1.00/issue) |
D
| National Geographic Adventurer A new magazine from National Geographic,National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world.The magazine offers an exciting mix of great photography and interesting articles.Features focus on best adventure stories,travel destinations,sports and more. Price:$14.95($1.50/issue) |
E
| FamilyFun What does family fun mean to you?Crafts?Recipes?Party ideas?FamilyFun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities in over 180 colorful pages.Aimed at parents with young children,this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families.Reviews of computer games,books,videos,and DVDs,written by experts,help parents feel up to the minute. Price:$9.95($0.99/issue) |
F
| Kids Discover To help children aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners,each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age group have a great interest in.The combination of exciting color photography,lovely pictures and informative kid-friendly text engages readers with attractive content. Price:$26.95($2.25/issue) |
Most of you love watching movies. They can be funny, sad, imaginative, inspiring, and so much more! There are so many possibilities and so many great movies to watch!
The making of a movie usually begins with a script (剧本). The producer is the person who is responsible for coordinating(协调) aspects of the film like budget and scheduling. The producer plans out how the project will be carried out and he usually starts by hiring a director!
The director will usually identify themes or feelings that he or she wants the movie to convey to its audience and will then assemble(聚集) all the other people who will be needed, such as costume-designers, makeup artists, special effects crew, stuntmen, cameramen, and, of course, actors!
Next, shooting begins! Often a director will want to get several “takes” (versions) of a scene or moment and usually only a few minutes of the movie are finished in one day’s work.
So once filming is completed, the director must then work with editors to piece them all together, deciding which takes to use and adding in any special effects or touch-ups.
The entire process from acquiring the script to editing the scenes generally takes months or even years! Once it’s ready, the finished movie is then distributed to movie theatres.
| A．Scenes are also usually not shot in order. |
| B．The actual filming can be a slow process. |
| C．The way that movies are made has changed a lot over time. |
| D．It gets bought by a movie studio or a producer. |
E. The producer plays a very important role in making a movie.
F. In movies, the director’s job is to bring the script to life on camera.
G. People can watch and enjoy it in the theatre.
根据短文内容，从下框的A~F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。
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| A. When a child should learn to read B. Why it is fun to teach a child reading C. What if a child has reading problems D. How you prepare a young child for reading E. What is the best way to teach a child reading F. Whether reading early promises later achievements |
Learning to read early has become one of those indicators — in parents' minds at least – that their child is smart. In fact, reading early has very little to do with whether a child is successful academically. Research has shown that difficulty with reading is often due not to inferior intelligence but to differences in the developmental wiring of each individual child. In some cases, there are neurological problems and developmental lags that can be overcome with proper training._______________.
Traditionally, American schools teach children at age six, but many schools begin teaching informally in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten. If parents start too early to encourage reading, and a child does not immediately succeed, the parent has a hard time relaxing and letting the child go at his or her own pace._____________________
Over the years, research has proved that the use of both the “whole language" method and the "phonic" method works best for a child to master reading. While the whole language approach, which includes reading to children and getting them interested in both the activity of reading and the story they are reading, is helpful, phonics must be taught. Children must be taught that one of the squiggles they see is a "p" and another a "b". Getting the print off the page requires a different ability than being able to understand the meaning of what is written.___________________
You can start developing the skills needed in reading at a very young age without putting any pressure on children. Besides reading to them, parents can start "ear training" their child by playing thyme games. This develops the child's ability to recognize different sounds. In reading to children, parents also can point to words as they go, teaching the child that the funny lines on the page are the words you are saying. All this should be a fun activity._____________________
Once a child is in school, the learning of reading is inevitably more serious. For children who have some kind of reading difficulty, you must get a professional diagnosis. While the teacher might say the child is merely disinterested but will get over it, disinterest or poor performance in reading can stem from a number of things, some being very specific learning disabilities that can be identified and worked on. But it is very tricky for parents to deal with their own child's learning disabilities.
根据短文内容，从下框的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。 选项中有一项为多余选项。 （说明：E涂AB；F涂AC）
| A. Relocate the meaning of life. B. Say goodbye to guilt and regret. C. Avoid repetition. D. Do something new. E. Give to get. F. Put yourself in the fun zone. |
Five Secrets of High-Energy PeopleVery little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak(漏). You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.
The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.
Most of us grown-ups live a dull life. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”
Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.
Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it. After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?
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A:Now,Mr John.I’ve read your own docter’s report.So you haven’t been feeling well lately.
B:Yes.It’s my leg,docter.My left leg.I’m suffering from frequent strange pain in it.
A：
B:It’s like boiling water running down my leg.It’s been getting worse lately too.I’v been losing sleep.
A:
B:Yes,that’s right.It’s been keeping me awake.
A:Have you been getting tired lately after you have a walk?
B:Why?Yes,Yes,I have,docter.
A:Hmm…
B:Do you think it’s serious?
A:Probably not.
B:But…Docter Cook,my local docter think it’s only that I have been working too hard lately.
A: Don’t worry.We’ ll find out soon.
| A.What can I do for you? B.Could you tell me what the pain is like? C.I think we’d better give a few tests here in hospital. D.You mean the pain’ s been keeping you awake? E.It’s nothing serious. F.Is that right? G.That could be the reason. |
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