(一)
In my free time,I really like surfing the Internet. When I get home from work,I turn on my computer,wait __1__it boots up(启动)completely,and then I go online. I usually check my email first and then write a few messages __2__ my family and friends. I sometimes scan the local news headlines at __3__ favorite news Website and read up on the latest local and international news. This Website often provides video news clips(剪辑)__4__you can view online. I sometimes order products or service online to save money and time instead of going to a store and __5__ (buy)what I'm looking for. For example,I __6__(order)a digital camera online the other day and saved about$50.
Whatever I do,I realize that there are problems __7__using the Internet including illegal tricks,and viruses,so I'm very careful not to give out my __8__ (person) information. Furthermore,I don't download or open any files I don't recognize. Using the Internet can be fun and __9__convenient way of shopping and finding out new information.__10__ you just need to be careful.
(二)
Even though Americans spend 93 percent of their time inside,it is the outdoor environment,and __1__(particular) the weather,__2__ plays tricks with our mood.__3__ rainy,dark day can bring somberness(阴沉,忧郁) to even the most enthusiastic among us,the dog days of summer make us go through the day a little slower,__4__the cold,short days of winter __5__(easy) bring on the blues.
Why the weather has such a profound effect __6__our mood is something that researchers __7__(try) to pin down,but have been having a difficult time __8__so many humans have become largely indoor creatures. It __9__(confirm),though,that most people feel a bit more blue in the winter and a little bit __10__(good) in the spring.
(三)
The story goes that some time ago,a man punished his 3yearold daughter __1__ wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became __2__ (angrily) when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.__3__,the little girl brought the gift to her father__4__ next morning and said,“This is for you,Daddy.”
The man was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction,__5__ his anger flared again when he found out the box was __6__(emptily).He yelled at her,stating,“Don't you know,when you give someone a present,there __7__(suppose) be something inside?”The little girl looked up at him with __8__ in her eyes and cried,“Oh,Daddy,it's not empty at all.I blew kisses into the box.They're all for you,Daddy.”
The father was crushed.He put his arms around his little girl,and he begged for her __9__(forgive).
Only a short time later,an accident took the life of the child.It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and,whenever he was discouraged,he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who __10__(put) it there.
(四)
Many people like to __1__ the latest newspaper.But __2__ is it produced so quickly?The most important man may be __3__chief editor.He decides __4__to do.Every morning the __5__ (journal) are sent to report the events.Sometimes they need a facetoface interview with people __6__do telephone interviews.Meanwhile,the picture editor sends photographer to take the __7__ they need.Later in the day,they pass the stories and the __8__(develop) photos to the editor.The chief editor will choose the most important news for the front page.__9__ editors read the stories,make some necessary changes and write headlines for them.__10__the newspaper is printed and delivered to different places.
(五)
I am one of the many city people who __1__(be) always saying that given the choice we would prefer to live in the country __2__ from the dirt and noise of a large city.I have managed to convince myself that if it weren't for my job I __3__(will) immediately head out for the open spaces and go back to nature in some sleepy village.
Cities can be __4__(frighten) places.The majority __5__the population live in massive tower blocks,noisy,dirty __6__impersonality.The sense of belonging to a community tends to disappear when you live fifteen floors up.__7__you can see from your window is sky,or other blocks of flats.Children become aggressive and nervouscooped up(困住) at home all day,with nowhere to play;their mothers feel __8__(isolate) from the rest of the world.Strangely enough,whereas in the past the inhabitants of one street all knew each other,nowadays people on the same floor in tower blocks don't even say hello to each other.People will greet each other only when they meet __9__ acquaintances.
Country life,on the other hand,differs from this kind of isolated existence in that a sense of community generally binds the inhabitants of small villages together.“People have the advantage of knowing that there is always someone to turn __10__ when they need help,” said Professor Johnson of Yale University.
(六)
One day a rich man took his son on a trip to the country.He wanted to show his son how the poor lived so he could be thankful __1__ his wealth.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of __2__ would be considered a very poor family.
On their return the father asked his son __3__ (explain) what he had learnt.The boy,who had remained silent and deep in thought on the journey home, __4__(reply) in a way that shocked his father.
The boy said that he wanted to become a farmer.He envied the farmers who had the beautiful night stars to give them light __5__his family had only expensive lanterns.His wish was to have a farm __6__he could go swimming in an endless river instead of the garden pool in their home.Finally he asked his father,“What makes us safer,large walls around our house __7__friends that will protect us?”
The boy finished by saying,“__8__the trip I thought we were rich,but today I learnt who is __9__(true) rich.” With this the boy got up and walked away,leaving his father sitting on their comfortable sofa,totally __10__.(speech)
(七)
Human brain is the most complex and intelligent machine in the world.It is the major factor __1__ distinguishes man from animals.__2__ our brain we know the world better and better.
Our brain is __3__product of constant use through millions of years.Other things can be used up,but our brain can never be exhausted.In fact,the more we use it,the more capable and efficient it will __4__.But too much use of the brain will cause a lot of problems.So it is __5__(use) to know how to use our brain wisely.
We should avoid __6__(do) brain work for long hours.The brain,though 3% of the body weight,__7__ at work,consumes 20% oxygen __8__(carry) by 16% of blood in circulation.A long period of brain work will,through body inactivity,cause __9__blood circulation and inadequate oxygen supply to the brain,__10__(result) inefficiency and possible damage to the brain.
(八)
Reading Comprehension Problems
Reading comprehension is the heart and goal of reading,since the purpose of all reading is to gather meaning from the __1__(print) page.__2__ a student says words in a passage __3__gathering their meaning,__4__ would hesitate to call that reading.
By age six to seven children should be __5__(sense)to such characteristics of stories as the main character,sequence of events,inferences,the motives and feelings of characters,and sentence order.__6__ they get older,children should be __7__(much) efficient at recognizing and recalling facts,recognizing and __8__(infer)main themes and relationships,drawing __9__(conclude),making judgments and generalizations,predicting outcomes,applying what __10__(learn),and following directions.The comprehension goals of the intermediate grades address these abilities as well as those required for independent study:skimming,using reference materials,outlining,summarizing,altering reading rate and focus as the purpose of reading changes,use of headings,note taking,and so on.
(九)
People want new pen pals for a number of different reasons.Some want to learn more __1__ cultures that spark(激发) their interest,some enjoy sending and receiving emails,and __2__ simply want to make new friends.Those who want new friends and pen pals across the globe should consider __3__(search) free online pen pal ads.There are lots of great websites __4__offer such ads to make __5__ easy to seek pen pals on line.These free pen pal sites offer services that are __6__ than free.The services offered by free pen pal sites are often __7__(price).Countless numbers of people __8__(develop) invaluable friendships through free pen pal websites,__9__many of these freindships wouldn't have been possible __10__the free services provided by the generosity(大度) of free pen pal websites.
(十)
The Internet has become part of young people's life.__1__report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet.Most of them get __2__ (use) information on the Internet __3__use it to help in their studies.But many students don't use it __4__a good way.Some play games too much,some visit websites __5__shouldn't look at.So bad things may happen __6__ students spend too much time on the Internet.
__7__ is important for students to use the Internet properly.Now we have a textbook,__8__ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet.It gives useful advice.
Some students also make __9__on the Internet.But if you want to have a facetoface __10__ (meet) with your online friends,let your parents know and meet in a proper place.
(十一)
Most students do an IQ test early in their school career.Even if they never see their results,they feel that their IQ is __1__ determines how well they are going to do in life.When they see other students doing __2__ than them,they usually believe that those students have __3__ higher IQ and __4__ there is nothing they can do to change facts.However,new research __5__ EQ suggests that success is not simply result of a high IQ.
While your IQ tells you how __6__ (intelligence) you are,your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence.Professor Salovery,__7__ invented the term EQ,gives the following description:At work,it is EQ __8__ gets you promoted.Supported by his academic research,Professor Salovery suggests that when __9__ (predict) someone's future success,their character,__10__ measured by EQ tests,might actually matter more than their IQ.
(十二)
Do you often let other people's nonsense change your mood?If so,try __1__(get) back your focus on what's important __2__ (quick).
Sixteen years ago,I learned this lesson in the back of __3__ New York City taxi club.We took off for Grand Central Station.We were driving in the right lane __4__,all of a sudden,a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.My taxi driver braked hard and missed the other car's back end __5__just inches!The driver of the other car started yelling bad words at us.However,my taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy.
So,I said,“Why did you just do that?The guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!” And this is,when my taxi driver told me,__6__I now call,“The Law of the Garbage Truck.”
Many people are __7__garbage trucks.As their garbage piles up,they need a place to dump(倒垃圾)__8__.When someone wants to dump on you,you just smile,wave,wish them well,and move on.You'll be happy you __9__(do).Love the people who treat you right.Forget about the __10__ who don't.
(十三)
Do you feel __1__ difficult to be happy all the time?Now I'll give you some tips __2__ how to make yourself happy.One way is being __3__(self) because unselfishness is the key factor __4__ (require)if you want to get along well with others.By __5__ (say)being unselfish we mean we __6__ not want everything our own way or demand the best share of everything.Another way is to look for good points in __7__people.You'll find most people pleasant to go with and it will surely make you happy.Third,you can not expect to be too perfect,so don't be too unhappy when you make a mistake.Everything will be OK if you try to make things right.Finally,it is important to remember __8__ while you are no __9__(bad) than others,chances you have may not be much better.In this case,__10__ surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.
(十四)
Some 160 years ago,young men and women streamed into New York,Philadephia,Boston—the United States' equivalent(对等物) __1__China's Shanghai,Guangzhou and Beijing.All of these young people were searching for work,for riches,for fame.Few found any of that.The rest joined the masses __2__(work) hard at lowlever jobs trying to support __3__ and their families.
Horace Greeley,__4__ editor of a wellknown newspaper,gave sound advice to those seeking work.“Do not lounge in the cities!There is room and health in the country.Go west...”
In the mid19th century,__5__Greeley issued his call to go west,America was on the brink(边缘) of developing its __6__(west) regions—much __7__China is today.Out west,the unemployed could find jobs.__8__ was needed then in America is what is needed now in China's western expanses(发展):men and women __9__(determine) to make something of themselves,men and women with skills any __10__(develop) nation must have to survive and prosper(繁荣).
(十五)
As I was passing the elephants,I suddenly stopped,__1__(confuse) by the fact that these huge creatures __2__(hold) by only a small rope tied to their front legs.No chains,no cages.It was obvious that the elephant could,at any time,break away from their bonds 3 ________ for some reasons,they did not.
I saw a trainer nearby and asked __4__ these beautiful magnificent animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away.“Well,” he said,“When they are very young and much __5__(small),we use the same size rope to tie them and,at that age,it's enough to hold them.As they grow up,they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away.They believe __6__ rope can still hold them,so they never try to break free.”
I was amazed.These animals could at any time break free __7__ their bonds but because they believed they couldn't,they were stuck right where they were.
__8__ the elephant,how many of us go through life __9__(hang) onto a belief that we cannot do something, __10__(simple) because we failed at it once before?
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