A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to cheer us up or let us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves — the positive and negative (正面和负面) influences are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too shy to admit(承认) it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more scientists believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us make ourselves active, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. It is said that as much as 77% of self-talk is likely 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!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the influence they will have. But we should realize that our words cause certain influence in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the salesperson will probably answer in a similar manner. Otherwise you may get into trouble.
Words have power because of their lasting influences. Many of us feel sorry for something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words have power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-confidence and encourage others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to cure? The choice is ours. There is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves because ________.
| A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves |
| B．talking to ourselves always gives us courage |
| C．we may gain quite a few advantages of talking to ourselves |
| D．it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone |
The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also ________ in time.
| A．remind ourselves |
| B．praise ourselves |
| C．make ourselves relaxed |
| D．give ourselves fun |
The writer would probably hold the view that ________.
| A．it is better to think twice before talking to others |
| B．negative words may encourage us to make more progress |
| C．people prefer to remember friendly words |
| D．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers |
In which column(版面) of the newspaper can you most likely read this passage?
| A．News. | B．Nature. | C．Health. | D．Culture. |
A 5R Rule for Environment
1. Reduce(减少)
If you want to reduce waste, you should use things wisely. A large number of trees are being cut down to make paper. If everyone uses a little paper carelessly and throw it out, soon we would not have any trees left. Other things are also being wasted, and people don’t know what to do with the waste in big cities. So it is necessary to reduce the waste.
2. Reuse（再利用）
You should always think of reusing the usable things before throwing them out. Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. In a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters.
3. Recycle（回收）
Bottles, cans and paper can easily be recycled. By doing so we save lots of time and money. For example, coke cans are sent to a factory, where they are smashed(打碎) flat and melted(融化) and the metal things are made for new coke cans.
4. Recover （恢复）
When you buy a box of apples, there may be a few rotten apples, you have two choices: one is to throw the whole apples away, or you could cut off the rotten parts and use the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food.
5. Repair（修补）
If one of the legs of your table is broken, you can repair it. If you want to change for better ones, it is better for you to sell the old things or give them to other people who can use them after doing some repair. It is true that North America is a “throw—away” society, but the time has come to change our way of life so that we can protect our environment. Every one of us should try our best.The “Reduce” rule mainly requires(要求) us ______.
A. to use things wisely
B. to cut down many trees
C. to use less paper The right order of recycling coke cans is ______.
a. collect the used cans b. melt them c. smash them flat d. send them to a factory
A. a b c d B. a d c b C. d b c aThe “Recover” rule mainly requires us ______.
A. to throw waste thing away
B. to cover waste thing with the earth
C. to get back the useful parts ______ is the best way to do with your broken tables.
A. Throwing them away B. Repairing them C. Putting them away According to the passage, ______ can not be reused.
A. clothes B. shoes C. rotten apples
Cough Medicine
Do you always understand the instructions on a bottle of medicine? Here’s one for John. 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. Please read the following instructions and see if you can understand them.
John should take ______ a day.
A. 1 teaspoonful B. 2 teaspoonfuls C 3 teaspoonfulsThe medicine should be kept in ______.
A. any place B. hot water C. a fridgeJohn should ______ before he takes it.
A. drink a cup of tea B. eat nothingC. shake the medicine wellWhen people are ______ years old, they cannot take medicine.
A. two B. twelve C. thirtyJohn will ______ the medicine when it is left after December 1st, 2010.
A. take once B. throw away C. take six times more
Quick Reference Index
| Items |
Pages |
Items |
Pages |
| ACTORS AND ACTRESSES |
364-382 |
MAPS(COLOR) |
511-522 |
| MUSEUMS |
448-475 |
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS |
492 |
| ANIMALS |
490-494 |
HOLIDAYS |
841-873 |
| FAMOUS ART |
480-482 |
PLANTS, RIVERS |
108-109 114-115 |
| HIGHWAYS |
121-131 |
NATIONAL PARKS |
747-749 |
| BOOKS, BEST SELLERS |
476 |
COUNTRIES |
523-624 |
| DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS |
320-346 |
PASSPORTS |
142-144 |
| ENVIRONMENT |
84-120 |
POPULATION |
625-640 |
| EDUCATION |
252-318 |
POST INFORMATION |
1033-1039 |
| FLAGS OF THE WORLD(COLORS) |
505-510 |
SPORTS |
884-978 |
根据表格信息，选择最佳答案。Where can you find the information about things that are best sold?
A. MAPS(COLOR) on Pages511-522.
B. BOOKS, BEST SELLERS on Page 476.
C. NATIONAL PARKS on Pages 747-749.If you are interested in Chinese actor Bruce Lee, you may search the item.
A. ENVIRONMENT
B. ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
C. POST INFORMATIONIf you want to know more about Thomas Edison, where should you begin your research?
A. DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS
B. FAMOUS ART
C. EDUCATION One who likes sports can find information on how to surf on Pages ______.
A. 448-475 B. 517-528 C. 884-978You can find “preventing pollution” on Pages ______.
A. 84-120 B. 625-640 C. 142-144
150 Years of Cool
Look in the bedrooms of young people around the world. You will probably find a pair of blue jeans in each room. Jeans are very popular all over the world.
Jeans give you the feeling of comfort, youth and energy. They have long been liked by every person.
Levi Strauss is an American company. It first made blue jeans. The company was founded in 1853 by 24-year-old Levi Strauss. Twenty years later, he made the first blue jeans in the world. The jeans were used as working trousers for the cowboys of the American West. During the Second World War, American soldiers brought blue jeans to Europe and Asia. People there began to wear jeans. Little by little, they become cool.
People from different countries like different styles of jeans. Americans like to wear simple and single-colored jeans, but many Chinese like to wear jeans with lots of different colors.
Jeans now can be seen everywhere. However, in many places, it’s not always good to wear jeans. No matter how good they may look, or what color they are, it’s often not right to wear jeans in formal places. But, when you are out, relaxing and having fun, jeans are the best choice. The story is talking about ______.
A. Levi StraussB. jeansC. coolLevi Strauss made the first blue jeans ______.
A. when he was 44B. when he was 24 C. in 1853______ wore jeans after they were first made.
A. American soldiersB. American cowboys C. Levi StraussJeans can be cool for nearly 150 years because ______.
A. they have different styles
B. they have different colors
C. they make us feel youth, comfort and energyWhen you ______, you’d better not wear a pair of jeans.
A. go to an important meeting B. go on a tripC. have a party
What’s water
The students were having their chemistry (化学) class. Miss Li was telling the children what water was like. After that, she asked her students,“ What’s water?” No one spoke for a few minutes. Miss Li asked again,“ Why don’t you answer my question? Didn’t I tell you water is like?” Just then a boy put up his hand and said,“ Miss Li, you told us that water has no color and no smell. But where to find such kind of water? The water in the river behind my house is always black and it has a bad smell. ”Most of the children agreed with him.“ I’m sorry, children.” Said the teacher, “Our water is getting dirtier and dirtier. That’s a problem.”The students were having their class.
A. English B. Chinese C. chemistryMiss Li was telling the children what was like.
A. water B. air C. earthA boy said, “The water in the river behind my house is always __________.”
A. white B. black C. cleanMost of the children the boy.
A. agreed with B. wrote to C. heard fromThe water in the river has color and smell because it is getting _________.
A. more and more B. less and less C. dirtier and dirtier