Our spiritual intelligence quotient, SQ (精神智商)helps us understand ourselves and live fuller, happier lives.
While we’re all born with SQ, most of us even don’t know that we have it. Luckily, you don’t have to sign up for classes to learn how to enhance(加强) your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding:
Sit Quietly. The step of developing SQ begins in solitude （独处） and silence. To tune in to its whisper, you have to keep away from your busy, noisy, complicated life and make yourself do nothing at all. At home, for example, shut the door of your bedroom, take a few deep breaths and let them out very, very slowly.
Step Outside. For many people, nature makes their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. Follow the flight of a bird; watch clouds floating overhead.
Find An Activity You Enjoy. It’s important to find a hobby that helps you tune in to your spirit. Garden, walk or jog, arrange flowers, listen to music that touches your soul.
Ask Questions Of Yourself. Some people use their thoughtful time to focus on scriptures (经文). Others ask open-ended (无确定答案的) questions, such as “What am I feeling? What are my choices?” But don’t expect an answer to arrive through some super-natural form of e-mail. Later that day you’ll suddenly find yourself thinking about a problem from a perspective (角度) you never considered before.
Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut feelings (直觉) to warn us of danger, SQ usually nudges （渐渐推动） us, not away from, but toward some action that will lead to a greater good. To enhance your SQ, you should first _______________.
| A．stand loneliness and silence |
| B．make your life simpler and less busy |
| C．give up the daily things in your life |
| D．listen more to your whisper |
The underlined phrase “tune in to your spirit” in the fifth paragraph probably means ________________.
| A．get your spirit relaxed | B．keep up your spirit |
| C．listen to your spirit | D．change your spirit |
What will happen after people ask questions of themselves?
| A．People will lead to a greater good. |
| B．People will think about a problem in a different way. |
| C．People will expect answers through e-mails. |
| D．People will keep away from their busy life. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Advantages and disadvantages of SQ |
| B．The relationship between your SQ and you |
| C．What SQ is and in what ways it can be improved |
| D．What SQ is and in what ways you can make your life easier |
Look at this boy. He is an English boy. His name is Peter. His last name is King. This is his school. His school ID card number is five-five-four-three-seven-six-one-zero-eight-nine. His teacher is Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang is a good teacher. Henry is his good friend at school. Look! What’s that? It’s his backpack. It’s black. But where is his watch? I don’t know. Maybe it’s in the lost and found box. Let’s call Mike at 978-8098.His school ID card number is ________
| A．554376-1088 |
| B．978-9098 |
| C．978-8098 |
| D．554376-1089 |
His teacher’s family name is ______
| A．King | B．Wang |
| C．Peter | D．Henry |
Whose telephone number is 978-8098?
| A．Peter’s | B．Mr Wang’s |
| C．Mike’s | D．Henry’s |
Do you know anything about the way of shopping in western countries? People there usually make shopping lists first and then go shopping. Most people like to go to supermarkets because they can get many things in one supermarket such as clothes, food, drinks. The things in supermarkets are cheaper.
When they get into a supermarket, they get a basket. Then they buy things and put them in the basket. After they get everything they want, they pay the money. Most people go to the supermarket once a week.People like to go to the supermarket for reason(s) (原因) .
| A．three | B．two |
| C．one | D．many |
Things in the supermarket are a little .
| A．cheaper | B．better |
| C．more expensive | D．more |
People can buy from the supermarkets.
| A．food | B．milk |
| C．clothes | D．A, B, and C |
Many children think mobile phones are cool. They come in fun colours and you can talk with a friend anytime and anywhere.
In the USA, more than 90 million people use mobile phones. Many of those people are children. For children, mobile phones are more than phone calls. They are fashionable.
Most mobile phone users don’t think about the health problems caused by mobile phones. Some scientists say that mobile phones give off radiation(辐射) that might be bad for users. One recent study shows that mobile phone radiation might raise a person’s chance of getting some kinds of cancer. Other scientists say mobile phones are not bad for people’s health. They say that they didn’t find any link between mobile phone use and cancer.
Scientists say that people can protect themselves from mobile phone radiation. One way is to use an earphone, or people can make shorter calls.Many children like mobile phones because they think mobile phones are _________.
| A．cool | B．colourful |
| C．cheap | D．their toys |
In the USA, who thinks mobile phones are more than phone calls?
| A．women | B．men |
| C．scientists | D．children |
Which of the following sentences is true?
| A．All scientists think mobile phones are bad for users. |
| B．Some scientists think mobile phones are bad for users. |
| C．Mobile phones can make people die. |
| D．Mobile phones are only bad for children. |
A good way to pass the exam is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam.
Do not remember only grammar when you are learning English. Try to read stories in English and speak in English as often as you can. A few days before the exam you should go to bed early. Do not study late at night. Before you start the exam, read carefully over the exam paper. Try to understand the meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write. When you have at last finished your exam, read your answers again. Correct the mistakes if there are any and make sure you have not missed anything out.If you want to do well in an exam, you must _____.
| A．work hard every day in the year |
| B．study hard a few days before the exam |
| C．get up early a few days before the exam |
| D．go to bed late every night |
It is _____ to go to bed late at night before the exam.
| A．useful |
| B．not helpful |
| C．important |
| D．difficult |
Do your best to get the meaning of each question _____.
| A．after you write down your answers |
| B．before you write down your answers |
| C．as soon as you write down the answers |
| D．while you are writing down the answers |
In the last sentence “miss… out” means_____
| A．think it hard |
| B．be important enough |
| C．be wrong |
| D．forget to answer |
You don’t think you have a great friend? Don’t worry. Maybe you can find one here. We have over300,000 members in more than 192 countries.
International Pen Friends (IPF) started in Ireland in 1967. Our IPF head Julie Delbridge is from Australia. We welcome everyone who is no younger than 8. You can write to your pen friends in English, French, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese. IPE members include people such as singers, clerks, students, teachers, waiters, writers, and more.
IPE pen pals are free, but we need a processing(处理) fee to pay for our computer service and phone calls.
IPE gives you 10 to 14 other IPE friends .We will send e-mails to you from IPE in Australia. Also, your name will be given to 10 to 14 other IPE members. The pen friend you will get will be in your age group. You will have the same interests. Why not try it out now?
Please answer the following question with No more than 7 words.When and where did IPE start?
Which country is the IPE head from?
How many languages can you use to write to your friends in IPE?
How old may be the youngest member of IPE?
What’s the passage about?