For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special about it. Now we know that getting along with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything from our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad points in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.
You do not have to be spineless (优柔寡断的) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked or loved if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights (正当行为). But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your group, to other people and to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.
You cannot expect to be perfect, and you must learn not to be unhappy when you make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed if he does not refuse to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged (灰心丧气的) when they know in themselves qualities that they do not like—selfishness, laziness, and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults (缺点) and have to fight against them.
At the same time, it is important to remember that while you are probably no worse than others, the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you do not like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing anything to make that person dislike you. Some day, things may turn out all right when you have to learn to get along the best with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you cannot change.One of the two ways the writer suggests for us to get along with others is to __________.
A.work hard at everything we do |
B.enjoy the best share of everything |
C.look for treasure in order to be successful |
D.pay more attention to their strong points |
If a person wants to be popular, he or she has to __________.
A.be polite and friendly |
B.give up some rights |
C.get away arguing with other people |
D.be ready to change his or her character |
There is no person but someone should be blamed if he or she __________.
A.is modest and generous |
B.is selfish and lazy |
C.does not draw a lesson from his or her own fault |
D.is very happy with unpleasant quality |
The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to __________.
A.train you to be perfect |
B.show you the way to be happy |
C.tell you how to act when you dislike a person |
D.teach you how to be popular among your friends |
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John is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and coughed day and night. He went to see a doctor .The doctor gave him some cough medicine:
Shake it well before use. Take it three times each day before meal. Not right for children below the age of four. Put it in a cold place. Use it before December1st,2012
Did John have a cough?
______________________________________.
How many times need John take the medicine every day ?
_______________________________________.
Can John take the medicine on January 1st,2013?
_______________________________________.
There was a pilot(飞行员) and four people in a small plane.Suddenly there was something wrong with the machine(机器) while it was flying in the air. The smoke was everywhere in the plane.The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes(降落伞).They all became worried and started to make excuses(借口).
“I must go and mend the machine,”said the pilot , taking one of the parachutes.There was nothing he could do so he jumped out.
The first person stood up. “I’m a doctor,”he said. “I help people live longer and I save lives”He also took a parachute and jumped out.
The next person said , “I must have a parachute.I’m a very clever person.I have to attend (参加)an important sports match.I know I’ll win the game because I’ll be the cleverest person there.”He picked up a pack and jumped out.
Two men were left--- an old businessman and a young mountain climber(登山者).By this time the plane was going down fast.The businessman said, “Young man,I’m old but you’re still young ,You take the last parachute.”The yougng mountain climber smiled , “Don’t worry.”he said, “We can both jump to safety because there are still two parachutes.Just now the clever person jumped out with my backpack.”All the people became worried because________.
A.they couldn’t find the parachutes. |
B.they were afraid the plane would be broken and knew there were not enough parachutes for each person. |
C.there was too much smoke and they couldn’t jump out from the plane. |
D.they saw the pilot jump out first. |
.The clever man jumped out with_______.
A.a parachute | B.nothing |
C.the pack of the climber’s | D.the businessman |
All the people thought of themselves only except(除了)______。
A.the clever man | B.the businessman |
C.the doctor | D.the young man |
From the story we know that _____ would be dead(会死).
A.the clever man | B.the businessman |
C.the doctor | D.the young man |
A man went to see a doctor. “Open your mouth ”, the doctor said. The man opened his mouth and the doctor looked in quickly. “It’s clear what’s wrong with you .You need more exercise, ” the doctor said. “But doctor,” the man said “I don’t think …” “Don’t tell me what you think,” “ I am the doctor, not you. I know what you need . I see hundreds of people like you. None of them get any exercise. They sit in offices all day and in front of theTV in the evening. What you need is to walk quickly for at least 20 minutes a day” “Doctor, you don’t understand ,” the man said, “I…” “I don’t want to hear any excuses,” the doctor said , “ You must find time for exercise .If you don’t you will get fat and have health problems when you are older.” “ But I walk every day ,”the man said. “Oh, yes , and I know what kind of walk that is .You walk a few feet to the train station from your house, a few more feet from the station to your office, and a few more feet from your office to a restaurant for lunch and back. That’s not real walking .I’m talking about a walk in the park for twenty minutes every day.”“ Will you listen to me , doctor !” the man shouted, getting angry with this doctor who thought he knew everything. “I m a postman”., the man went on, “ and I walk for seven hours every day! It’s my wife, she is ill.”The post man went to see the doctor because ______
A.he though he was ill |
B.he was too fat and could not walk quickly |
C.something was wrong with his wife |
D.he had a healthy problem |
The doctor thought many people had health problems only because they__
A.did not have enough exercise |
B.didn’t like walking |
C.spent much time watching TV. |
D.were working in offices |
Which of the following is true?
A.The postman sent letters on foot. |
B.The doctor had a walk in a park every day. |
C.The postman lived near a train station |
D.The postman went to see the doctor on foot. |
The story happened _____.
A.near the post office. | B.in the doctor’s office |
C.near the playground | D.in the man’s office |
Once there was an old man in a town. He always forgot a lot of things. So his wife always had to say him, “Don’t forget this”
One day he went on a long trip alone. Before he left home, his wife said, “now you have all these things . They are what you need for your trip. Take care of your things during the trip.” He went to the station, bought a ticket and go on the train with it. About half an hour later, the conductor began to see the tickets. He came to the old man and said. “Will you please show me your ticket ?” the old man looked for his ticket in all his pockets, but he could not find it. He was very worried. “I can’t find my ticket, I really bought a ticket before I got on the train” said the old man.
“I believe you bought a ticket. All right , you don’t have buy another one” said the conductor kindly. “But how can I know where I’m going? I can’t remember my station!” the old man said sadlyThe old man in the story was very ______.
A.kind | B.poor | C.forgetful | D.sad |
The old man bought the ticket ______ he got on the train.
A.after | B.before | C.until | D.when. |
The conductor _____ the old man.
A.didn’t believe | B. laughed at | C. believed | D.felt sorry for |
The old man was sad because____
A.he had to buy another ticket |
B.he lost all the things his wife gave him |
C.he did not know where he was |
D.he did not know where he should get off. |
Henry is a little fatter than he wants to be.He wants to lose some weight (减轻重量).He tries not to eat too much and he eats very little sugar because it will make him fat.He also does exercise every day.He swims,and he runs about two miles a day.Now he is stronger than before.Henry’s sister,Susan, is healthier than Henry.She is also younger and thinner than he is.She does exercise every day.She doesn’t eat much meat.She eats a lot of fruit and vegetables, because she thinks they are better for her health.Henry wants to be_______
A. a little fatter B.a little thinner
B.a little older D.a little youngerWhich will make people fat?
A.Meat and fruit | B.Sugar and meat. |
C.Fruit and vegetables . | D.Vegetables and sugar. |
Susan is __________ than Henry.
A.younger but fatter | B.older and healthier |
C.thinner but not stronger | D.thinner and healthier. |