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(2012年山东卷,B) One of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations (引文)showing how it was used.
This was a huge task. So Murrary had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American Surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire,”” 50 miles from Oxford.
Mi nor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next years, he became one of the staff’s most valued contributors.
But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897, Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally insane.
Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds.
In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend.
Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient.
According to the text,the first Oxford English Dictionary ________.

A.came out before Minor died
B.was edited by an American volunteer
C.included the English words invented by Murray
D.was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary

How did Dr. Minor contribute to the dictionary?

A.He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.
B.He sent newspapers,magazines and books to Murray.
C.He provided a great number of words and quotations.
D.He went to England to work with Murray.

Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?

A.He was shut in an asylum.
B.He lived far from Oxford.
C.He was busy writing a book.
D.He disliked traveling.

Prof.Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because ________.

A.they both served in the Civil War
B.they had a common interest in words
C.Minor recovered with the help of Murray
D.Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor

Which of the following best describes Dr. Minor?

A.Brave and determined.
B.Cautious and friendly.
C.Considerate and optimistic.
D.Unusual and scholarly.

What does the text mainly talk about?

A.The history of the English language.
B.The friendship between Murray and Minor.
C.Minor and the first Oxford English Dictionary.
D.Broadmoor Asylum and its patients.
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This is a big reason why many successful people advise you to do something you love. If you don’t enjoy what you do, it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you quit well before you ever become good at it.
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Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ________.

A.the reasons for success B.the meaning of success
C.the standards of success D.the importance of success

In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “that “refers to ______.

A.being good at something B.setting a practical goal
C.putting in more time D.succeeding in life

What is the main theme of the passage?

A.Having a goal is vital to success.
B.Being good is different from being great.
C.One cannot succeed without time and practice.
D.Luck,talent and family help to achieve success.

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We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be, because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This“ self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down.Be aware, though, that as much as 77%of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves.We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back ,The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying“ Good job!”
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The author argues in the first paragraph that __________.

A.words will never hurt us at all
B.words have lasting effects on us
C.inspiring words give us confidence.
D.negative words may let us down

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A.Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health.
B.Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself.
C.Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems.
D.It is harmful to have “self-talk” when we are alone.

The underlined phrase “give ourselves a pat on the back” in Paragraph three means “ _________”.

A.blame ourselves B.punish ourselves
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Which of the following statements would the author agree to?

A.Unkind words are unlikely to be forgotten.
B.Positive words may destroy all the good relations.
C.It is better to think twice before talking to others.
D.Kind words are sure to cause unfavorable response.

Why should we talk in a friendly way when returning an item to a store?

A.Because kind words destroy true relationships.
B.Because the clerk in a store is hard to deal with.
C.Because critical language may hurt your feelings.
D.Because friendly words cause positive responses.

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I left for a week for a vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was gone. I didn’t have the courage to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might tell me he had died. So with many questions unanswered, I continued to volunteer there through my eighth-grade year.
Several years later, when I was a junior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. When I realized who it was, my eyes filled with tears. He was alive! I got up the nerve to ask him if he was Mr. Gillespie, and if he had been in a coma about five years ago. With an uncertain look on his face, he replied yes. I explained how I knew him, and that I had spent many hours talking to him in the hospital. His eyes welled up with tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever received.
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Although I haven’t seen him since, he fills my heart with joy every day. I know that I made a difference between his life and his death. As importantly, he has made a great difference in my life. I will never forget him and what he did for me: He made me an angel.
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A.mainly helped the nurses with their paper work
B.made up her mind to become a nurse herself one day
C.spent most of her time taking care of a man in a coma
D.became friends with Mr. Gillespie’s visitors

The author didn’t ask where Mr. Gillespie had gone because .

A.she knew for sure that he had recovered
B.she forgot all about him when she returned to the hospital
C.she had been concerned that he might stay in coma forever
D.she feared that he might have died

Judging from the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.The author continued her volunteer work in the hospital until seventh-grade.
B.The author met Mr. Gillespie at a gas station several years later.
C.Mr. Gillespie recognized the author’s voice the moment he met her.
D.No one in the hospital believed that Mr. Gillespie would recover from his coma.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the point of the story?

A.Those with faith in themselves will succeed.
B.If you spread happiness you will be happy yourself.
C.Respect people and they will try hard to improve.
D.Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.

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What problems can eating too much salt cause? To answer that question, first let’s take a look at what salt is.
Salt is a chemical compound. It is made of sodium (钠) and chloride (氯化物). Salt is used to keep and flavor foods. A small amount of salt is important for good health because our bodies need sodium and chloride to work.
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*Cut back on high salt foods.
Most foods contain some salt. But some foods such as cheese, bacon, pickles (泡菜), smoked fish and chips are almost always high in salt because of the way they are made. You can still enjoy them, but try to have these in smaller amounts, or eat them less often.
*Choose reduced salt bread and breakfast cereals.
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*Avoid adding salt to cooking and at table. Instead, you could use herbs and spices (香料) such as garlic (大蒜) and lemon juice to add flavor to meals.
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A.salty food tasted better than reduced salt food
B.they do not calculate the amount of salt they eat
C.about 3/4 of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy
D.few people experience problems from eating too much salt

For a healthier life, the author’s suggestion is to ________.

A.cut back on food with less salt
B.eat less heavily salted food
C.eat as much reduced salt bread as is wanted
D.stop eating bread and breakfast cereals

What is the purpose of the article?

A.To warn people of food containing too much salt.
B.To inform people of the right amount of salt taken each day.
C.To advise people to be careful about the amount of salt they eat.
D.To promote (促进) the right way to make reduced salt food.

How to Study Smarter, Not Harder
Here are some of our favorite study tips that will help any student study smarter, not harder:
Recite As You Study
Reciting—saying things out loud should first take place as you read through each paragraph or section. Test yourself. This will help you to understand as well as learn faster because it is more active than reading or listening. It will also help you to notice your mistakes and the topics you have trouble understanding.
Take Fuller Notes
Notes should be in your own words, brief and clear. They should be tidy and easy to read. Writing notes will help you better than just underlining as you read, since it forces you to rewrite ideas in your own words.
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The best time to review is soon after you’ve learned something. You are more likely to remember the material at the beginning and the end of the lesson, so make sure you focus on the middle when you review.
Sleep On It
Study before going to bed, unless you are very tired. It’s easier to remember material you’ve just learned after sleeping than after an equal period of daytime activity, because your brain continues to think even after you’ve fallen asleep.
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A.saying things out aloud B.taking notes
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A.underline important notes
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C.take down every detail
D.write as quickly as possible

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A.study after a period of activity
B.do some exercise after studying
C.study as soon as you get up
D.study before going to sleep

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A.Thinking about an idea in different ways.
B.Relating ideas and concepts with what you already know.
C.Reading from the beginning to the end without stop.
D.Going back to what first made you confused and start again.

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