In one way, it may be thought that failure（失败）is a part of life. In another, failure may be regarded as a step towards success.
The "spider-story" is often told as an example of this. Robert Bruce, leader of the Scots in the 13th century, was hiding in a hole on a hill from the English. He watched a spider(蜘蛛) making a web. Bruce is said to have got confidence from this and to have gone on to beat the English. Edison, too, the inventor of the light bulb(电灯泡) , made hundreds of models that failed before he found the right way to make one.
So what? First, always think about your failure. What caused it? Were you in high spir¬it then? What can you change so that things will go right the next time?
Second, is the goal(目标) you are trying to reach the right one? Try to do some thinking about what your real goals may be. Think about this question: "If I am successful in this, where will it get me?" This may help to prevent failure in the things you shouldn't be doing anyway.
The third thing to remember about failure is that it's a part of life. Learn to "live with yourself” even though you may have failed. Remember, "You can't win them all. “
Robert Bruce was mentioned in the passage to show that .
| A．people who fail are not lonely |
| B．animals can help people sometimes |
| C．nature will help us if we are hard-working |
| D．confidence is important for one to be successful |
Edison's example shows us that .
| A．he liked to do other kinds of work |
| B．he invented many kinds of light bulbs |
| C．failure may be a way towards success |
| D．he was a man of many important inventions |
If you are not sure about what success will get you, you'd better .
| A．change your goal | B．go on with your goal |
| C．not care for that | D．work even harder on your goal |
It can be learned from the passage that .
| A．one should try not to fail |
| B． one's failure is another's success |
| C．one should take failures seriously |
| D．one should learn lessons from failures |
This passage is mainly about .
| A．two great men |
| B． two sides of failure |
| C．ways to keep away from failure |
| D． the right attitude(态度) towards failure |
The right name is important in the business world. All you have to do is think of the names for some of the products you buy every day and you’ll agree that the name and the product are connected in everyone’s mind.
In many countries, successful trade or brand(商标) names are protected by law so that other companies cannot make the same product by copying. Businesses register(注册) a company or a product name with the government. In fact, more than 1,000 product and company names are registered every hour. Many companies spend a lot of money to find the right name for their products. A good example of this is in the car industry. Some successful names for cars have powerful associations(联系). The Ford Mustang and the Jaguar are only two examples of choosing the names of animals that are fast and strong.
When a U. S company decides to sell its product in another country, it has to make sure that the product name translates(翻译) properly. When Coca-Cola introduced its soft drink to China, it looked for the right name. It wanted a name that would do two things. One was to present its image in Chinese and the second was to be close to its first brand name—Coke. It took some efforts before finding the right word — which sounds similar and translates as “happiness in the mouth”. Asian company names are not new to the United States. The brand names of Samsung and Sony have been successful. Finding the right brand name is a big business. Asian companies that sell to foreign markets pay to find a name that will connect with its customers. There are even naming companies that offer help in inventing product names. These companies can charge up to $100,000 a word for their good names. But it’s worth it. Successful companies know how important the right brand names are for their development.Why are trade names protected by law in many countries?
| A．To make companies pay for naming service. |
| B．To help people choose the best products. |
| C．To present good images of the products. |
| D．To prevent good images from being copied. |
What can we learn from the passage?
A. Many companies care about the cost of finding the right names.
B. Creative trade names can help companies to have a larger sale.
C. The government often does business with naming companies.What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．The Importance of Right Brand Names | B．The Development of Names |
| C．The Rules of Naming | D．The Methods of Choosing Names |
Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge(挑战). Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives. What does “Survival Holidays” mean according to the passage? ________.
| A．Holidays to escape from danger |
| B．Winter holidays for survival challenge |
| C．Summer holidays in the great outdoors |
| D．Holidays in lonely places for exciting activities |
Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?
| A．Poor children. | B．Rich children. |
| C．Children from cities. | D．Children from the countryside. |
In a “Survival Holidays” , children can NOT learn ________.
| A．how to get good grades |
| B．how to stay calm in different times |
| C．how to keep safe when they meet danger |
| D．how to work in a team |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”. |
| B．Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children. |
| C．Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults. |
| D．Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”. |
This morning, I went camping along a path in Green Natural Park with my friends. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o’clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no place to hide.
Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining. There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went to the wrong way. We had lost our way!
We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to hide in, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o’clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.
This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I’ve learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.The writer with his friends went camping in Green Natural Park ______.
| A．to have a picnic | B．to have a shower |
| C．to enjoy a two-day holiday | D．to make jokes |
The writer thought it even worse that they ______.
| A．had no picnic | B．lost their way |
| C．couldn’t light the fire | D．couldn’t know each other |
Which of the following is NOT true？
| A．It was sunny in the morning. | B．None of them had an umbrella. |
| C．They gave up the camping at last. | D．They ran about to dry themselves. |
The writer has learned the importance of ______ from the trip.
| A．making a decision | B．working together |
| C．enjoying holidays | D．taking a compass |
Every school has a notice board. Let’s see what is on the notice board of an America school.
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| A．hand in a note | B．call at 524-9752 |
| C．check in at the office | D．telephone the school |
From ______, students can get information on the parents meeting.
| A．School Policy | B．Report Card |
| C．After-school Program | D．Class Announcement |
Report Card shows parents _______.
| A．children’s school life and work | B．after-school activities |
| C．plans for classes and tests | D．certain school rules |
Suppose Tony doesn’t do well at school but makes progress, he will get ______ on the Report Card.
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
Long long ago, a young man found a spring of delicious clean water while he was going through the desert. He brought some back to the oldest man in his village, who had been his teacher before. After a four-day journey he sent the water to the old man who took a deep drink, smiled warmly and thanked his student for the sweet water. The young man returned to his village happily. The next day, the teacher let another student taste the water. He spat it out, saying it was awful. It went bad because it had stayed in the old leather container(皮革容器) for so many days in such hot weather. The student asked his teacher why he pretended(假装) to like the awful water. The teacher replied, "You only tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for love and kindness. And nothing could be sweeter than these."
I think we understand this lesson best when we receive small gifts of love from very young kids. Whether it's a slice of bread or a piece of colored paper, the natural and right response(反应) is to show our thanks and happiness because we get love from the gift.
To show our thanks doesn't always come naturally. Unfortunately, most children and many adults only see the thing itself. They never feel the meaning of the thing. We should tell ourselves and teach our children about showing thanks and happiness to the persons who give the gifts from their hearts because gifts from the heart are really gifts of the heart.Where did the young man find the water?
| A．In a spring. | B．In a river. | C．In a lake. | D．In a village. |
How long did the water stay in the old leather container?
| A．Six days. | B．Five days. | C．Four days. | D．Three days. |
What does the word “replied” mean?
| A．smiled | B．cried | C．answered | D．got angry |
According to the passage, what is the right response when we get gifts from others?
| A．We eat it up at once. |
| B．We only see the thing itself. |
| C．We think about the meaning of the bread. |
| D．We usually show our thanks and happiness naturally. |
What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．We should never receive anything from others. |
| B．We should show thanks and happiness when we get the gifts from the heart. |
| C．We should pretend to love the things given by others all the time. |
| D．We should give gifts from our hearts. |