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. |
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The World Wide Web（www.万维网）turned 25 years old on March 12th. It has become a very important part in our daily lives. We can’t imagine living without the web, the short form of the World Wide Web.
In 1989, a British engineer named Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea of the Web. It is a group of “pages” of information that are connected to each other around the world. That is the very beginning of the Web. Since then, the Web has greatly changed the way people live. With a click(点击)of a mouse we can read news, buy things, make friends and learn anything we’re interested in.
Now, 25 years after its birth, how will the Web influence life in the future? Scientists believe there are both advantages and disadvantages.
A growing Web will help build “better relationships” between different cultures. Also in the future, everyday items could be connected to the Web. We could share plenty of information to make our daily lives more convenient(方便的). So one day in the future, your front door could send you a message. “Dear sir, everyone has left the house, but I’ m still open!”
But scientists warn（警告）us that if we share personal information on the Internet it could get into the wrong hands.
“It’s not wise to spend a whole day in front of the screen. People need to get close to nature and enjoy the sun. Never be controlled by the Internet.” said Berners-Lee.How old is the World Wide Web?
Who came up with the idea of the Web?
What can we do by clicking a mouse according to the passage?
Will the Web influence life in the future?
What could happen if we share personal information on the Internet?
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Is there someone you hate?Well,maybe you don’t really hate them. But you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don’t let this anger go, it can rurn into bitterness(痛苦).
Bitterness appears when we can’t forgive someone who has hurt us or made us angry. Someone might say or do something that hurts us. But instead of controlling the anger, we keep it inside. Before long, a bitter feeling begins to grow. We may think we’re hurting that person by criticizing(指责)him or her often,but we’re really only hurting ourselves.
Bitterness can not only lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, but also hurt our relationships with friends and family members. No one enjoying being around an angry person for very long.
If you see bitterness in your life,here are some ways to deal with it.
Accept it Instead of trying to deny(否认)your anger, make it clear to yourself and accept it. See your anger for what it is and quickly deal with it.
Stop making excuses for it.
You may feel you have a right to be angry. You may think you’re right and the other person is wrong. You may even secretly enjoy making the other person look bad, but in the end, bitterness hurts you much more than the other person. The bitterness will hold you back, and the other person will go on with his or her life.
Forgive and forget it
You probably can’t completely put the anger out of your mind, but you can decide to forgive the other person. Forget it and move on. You’ll enjoy better health and peace of mind.
| When does bitterness appear? |
When we can’t |
| The harmful effects of bitterness |
It can not only lead to serious |
| How to |
Make your anger clear to yourself and accept it. Stop making Don’t think you have a In the end , bitterness hurts you much Forgive and Forgive the other person .Forget it and move on . |
| You’ll enjoy better health and |
I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate "Yes!". As I planned the meat in my head, I reflected(反映)on how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so countless times with a very open heart.
But the truly amazing thing is that I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother passed away, our house was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community stopped by each evening with some food. The gift of food was her sm all way of trying to ease our pain.
Later in my life, when l was on bed rest during my pregnancy(怀孕)with twins, women of the church again stepped in to help. They arranged babysitting for my two-year-old daughter, and brought lovely dinners to our house. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband would bring cooked meals to my hospital room. How we relied on these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter.
Food is all about comfort. It feeds our bodies, but it can also feed our souls(心灵). When you hear people talking about their favourite holidays, it usually includes their feelings connected with sharing food. I know that I will have many more opportunities in my lifetime to prepare food for others. It is truly a gift I want to prepare and deliver to someone in need. The author has given lots of food to others because_______.
| A．she is poor at cooking |
| B．she is a church member |
| C．she is friendly to others |
| D．she has received others' food |
We can learn from the first paragraph that the author_______.
| A．had to stay in bed for several weeks |
| B．knew the family in need very well |
| C．was tired of preparing food |
| D．was glad to be able to lend a hand |
Which of the following is TRUE about the author?
| A．She received food as well as comfort in her hard times. |
| B．She didn't get enough food during her pregnancy. |
| C．She thinks offering food is the best way to show love. |
| D．Her mother died when she was in hospital. |
According to the passage, which of the following conclusions can we get?
| A．One good turn deserves another. |
| B．Every man has his faults. |
| C．Actions speak louder than words. |
| D．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
James Cleveland Owens was the son of a farmer and the grandson of black slaves(奴隶). His family moved to Cleveland when he was 9. There, a school teacher asked the youth his name.
"J.C.." he replied.
She thought he had said "Jesse", and he had a new name.
Owens ran his first race at the age of 13 After high school, he went to Ohio State University. He had to work part time in order to pay for his education. As a second year student, in the Big Ten games in 1935, he set even more records than he would in the Olympic Games a year later.
A week before the Big Ten games, Owens fell down when he went downstairs. His back hurt so much that he could not exercise all week, and he was helped in and out of the car that drove him to the games. He refused to listen to the suggestions that he should give up and said he would try, event by event. He did try, and the results are in the record book.
The stage was set for Owens success at the Olympic Games in Berlin(柏林) the next year, and his success would come to be considered as not only athletic but also political(政治的). Hitler(希特勒) did not give congratulations to any of the black American winners.
"It was all right with me." he said years later. "I didn't go to Berlin to shake hands with him,
anyway."
After returning from Berlin, he received no telephone calls from the president of his own country, either. In fact, he was not honored by the United States until 1976, four years before his death.
Owens' Olympic success made little difference to him. He earned his living by looking after a school playground, and racing against cars and dogs.
"Sure, it worried me," he said later. "But at least it was an honest living. I had to eat."
In the end, however, his gold medals changed his life. "They have kept me alive over the years," he once said. "Time has stood still for me. That golden moment dies hard." In the Big Ten games, Owens_______.
| A．hurt himself in the back |
| B．had to give up all events |
| C．tried every sports event but all failed |
| D．was successful in setting many records |
We can infer(推断)from the text that Owens was treated unfairly in the US at that time because_______.
| A．he didn't talk to the US president on the phone |
| B．he was the son of a poor farmer |
| C．he was the grandson of black slaves |
| D．he didn't shake hands with Hitler |
When Owens says "They have kept me alive over the years", he means that the medals
| A．have been changed for money to help him live on |
| B．have made him famous in the US |
| C．have kept him busy with all kinds of jobs |
| D．have encouraged him to face difficulties in life |
What can be the best title for the text?
| A．How to Be Successful |
| B．Jesse Owens - A Great American Sportsman |
| C．The Big Ten Games |
| D．Making a Living As a Sportsman |
We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this spot in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.
"Look down, Elsa," Father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village, And I saw the criss-cross（纵横交错） of streets leading to the square. "See, my dear," Father said gently, "There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can't get to the place where you want to go by one road. try another."
Now I understood why I was there, Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she didn't believe the lunches were as bad as I said.
When I turned to Father for help, he would not interfere（干涉）. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.
At school the next day, I secretly poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to Mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered, "The cook must have gone bad!" Quickly I told what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would deal with the matter of lunches at school the next day!
In the following years I often remembered the lesson Father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn't stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father's wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square,The author's father took her to the top of a church tower to_______．
| A．enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town |
| B．encourage her to find out another way to solve her problem |
| C．find out how many ways lead to the square |
| D．help her forget some unpleasant things earlier that day |
What did the author（作者） want her mother to do earlier that day?
| A．Do something delicious for lunch. |
| B．Taste her awful lunch. |
| C．Dismiss the cook. |
| D．Speak to the school about lunch. |
What did the author's mother think of her lunch soup after she tasted it?
| A．It wasn't so bad as the author said. |
| B．It was delicious. |
| C．It couldn't be worse. |
| D．It was as good as her cook did. |
The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph means_______.
| A．the cook agreed to serve the soup to Mother |
| B．the matter of lunch was successfully settled |
| C．her father persuaded her mother successfully |
| D．the way the author thought of was successful |