Aroundtheworldtherearesomefest-优题课

Busy as I am every day, I always open my computer and check my email. Most of the time I am simply doing finger exercises, another form of piano practice without beautiful tones. Sometimes, however, I receive a gift, reminding me of the gifts in my life. The following passage is one of those gifts.
Peter Jones is a 92-year-old, short, calm and proud man. Every morning he is fully dressed by eight o’clock, with his hair fashionably combed and face perfectly shaved even though hi is unable to see anything. He would move to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years old has recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After hours of waiting patiently in the entrance hall of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he moved his walking stick skillfully to the elevator, the nurse provided a visual description of his tiny room. “I love it,” he stated with enthusiasm. “Mr. Jones, you haven’t been the room,” said the nurse.
“That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” he replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I have already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice: I can spend the day in bed complaining of the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.”
Each day is a gift, and as long as we are alive. We’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories we’ve stored just as Mr. Jones does.
What do we know about Mr. Jones ?

A．He is a blind but very neat.

B．His wife died many years ago.

C．He likes playing the piano.

D．His room in the nursing home is big.

How did Mr. Jones feel about his room in the nursing home?

A．worried

B．curious

C．disappointed

D．content

The underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A．the furniture

B．the room

C．a decision

D．a gift

What would be the best title for the text?

A．Each Day is a Gift	B．Be Always Grateful
C．Living in a nursing room	D．Arrange Your Mind Every Day

Are you stressed out, scared or worried all the time? Do you avoid going to certain places, seeing friends or doing certain things because of your worries? Do your worries keep you awake at night? If you’ve answered yes, you may be suffering from anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal and necessary part of life. Anxiety is your brain’s way of telling you about danger. It is anxiety which helps you jump out of the way if a car is speeding towards you. But if it gets out of hand, anxiety can get in the way of your getting on with life and can become a real problem. If this is the case for you, treatment may be a helpful way for you to get your anxiety under control.
Anxiety is a normal part of life. Some people may feel uneasy if moving to a new place and some may get overly anxious in certain situations. There are lots of reasons for this. One main reason is after a stressful thing which has happened in your life. So, if you are involved in a car crash, it’s quite likely that you will be more worried than other people around cars and driving.
Being anxious also probably runs in families. If your parents suffer from anxiety then you are more likely to be anxious too. This is probably partly due to genetics, and partly because of how things are when you’re growing up.
Even though people don’t talk about it much, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems. About 1 in 4 people will have an anxiety problem at some time in their life.
If you have an anxiety problem it’s hard for other people to understand why something that doesn’t worry them, like being in a crowd of people, can be so scary for you. This can make you feel separated and lonely, as may become worse and worse.
The good news is there are lots of excellent treatments available for anxiety. These include taking therapies (疗法) and drugs.
Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?

A．With anxiety you are far away from traffic accidents.

B．It’s abnormal for people to get too anxious after a stressful thing.

C．Almost everybody has a certain degree of anxiety in certain situations.

D．When you feel stressed out, scared or worried, you are surely suffering from anxiety.

Which of the following reasons for anxiety is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Illness.

B．Experience.

C．Genetics.

D．Environment.

What can we infer from the fifth and sixth paragraph in the passage?

A．Anxiety is the most common mental health problem.

B．Those suffering from anxiety need others’ understanding badly.

C．About a quarter of the population are suffering from anxiety now.

D．Once you suffer from anxiety, you’d better seek for medical treatment.

The author will most probably talk about ________ following this passage.

A．what is about anxiety	B．what causes anxiety
C．how to handle anxiety	D．when anxiety becomes serious

1. Mean old ladies
There is always a reason why an old lady gives you a serious look – you are being too loud, dressed improperly or not crossing the street in the right place. Sometimes it can be lovely, but if you are already having a bad day, a mean old lady can drive you mad.
What to do about it:
I’ve come to realize that when people start conflicts, it is actually an expression of their inner state expressed in an outside way. You, your personality, your looks or your actions have nothing to do with it. It is not personal, so why take it personally?
2. That person, who cuts in front of everybody in line
This is something that gets me angry. Even if I am not in a hurry, I still feel bad for the other people in line who are being treated unjustly. Are you more patient than I am or do you feel annoying too?
What to do about it:
If we have negative thoughts then we are wasting our energy on negativity. Situations like this could be a great opportunity to learn to control our first negative responses and practice understanding. After all, the person may just have a quick question or maybe there is an emergency.
Friends that tell you “I told you so”
It is one thing to admit that you made a mistake and another to hear it from a friend. Friends should be there to support you and cheer you up when you are feeling down, not make themselves feel better at your expense, right?
What to do about it:
It helps to remember that when people say “I told you so”, they may mean, “Please listen to my advice to avoid future mistakes.” If this is not the help you need – voice it out, without getting defensive.
According to the author, what can you do when meeting with a mean old lady?

A．Take it personally.	B．Take it seriously.
C．Don’t apologize to her.	D．Don’t get upset.

When seeing someone cutting in line, we’d better ________.

A．stop him immediately	B．treat it with a good state of mind
C．pretend not to see it	D．teach him a good lesson

The third tip intends to advise you ________.

A．not to keep silent at a friend’s improper suggestion

B．to tell your friend if they have misunderstood you

C．not to talk to your friend if they feel better at your expense

D．to apologize to your friend when you’ve done something wrong

What is the best title for this passage?

A．What to do when meeting with these people?

B．How to ask your friends for help when in trouble?

C．How to give advice to your friends when asked to?

D．What to say when faced with different situations?

I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends. However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him. He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can't learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.
What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?

A．He was operated on immediately.

B．He retired from his job.

C．He researched cancer treatments.

D．He felt sad, doing nothing.

What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?

A．His family and friends.

B．His belief in humanity.

C．His doctors’ encouragement.

D．The care from others.

What did the author learn from his friend’s story?

A．Giving more respect to friends.

B．Extending life as possible.

C．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury.

D．Getting comfort from God.

What does the author mainly want to tell?

A．All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spiritually.

B．Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation.

C．Families provide the best support system during such a crisis.

D．People should help those who have got serious illness.

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.

A. concerned	B. estimated	C. purposes	D. intentional	AB. result
AC. nationally ABC.Obviously	AD. assumed	BC. private	BD. interest	CD. Completely

By now you know that getting your money’s worth is not just a matter of luck. It is more often the of buying skill. Nevertheless, even the smartest consumers are sometimes fooled into thinking they are getting their money’s worth when they are not. At one time or another, almost everyone experiences deception (欺骗）in the market place. The deception may not be . But, whether or not, any kind of deception hurts consumers’ feelings as well as their pocket books. Some kinds of deception even endanger their health and safety as well. , consumers need protection against the marketing of unsafe goods and false or misleading advertising. Fortunately, there are both public and agencies working to meet the need. Government’s job in free enterprise system is to protect the public _. The public is composed entirely of consumers. When it comes to protecting consumers, therefore, government has the most influence. Because most consumer products are sold , the major responsibility for consumer protection is by federal government. That responsibility, however, is shared by many agencies. For example, the US Postal Service works to uncover and stop dishonest schemes operated by mail. The National Highway Safety Bureau is with all aspects of automobile safety. Certain federal agencies, however, have consumer protection as one of their chief . Most federal agencies are known by their initials. FDA stands for the Food and Drug Administration, which probably does more to protect consumers than any other agency. Its major concern is the safety, purity, and labeling of foods, drugs, and cosmetics. These are the products for which consumers spends a(n) 38% of their incomes.