阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第1—20 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
During the years when I was a teacher, I learned a lot of things. Perhaps the most important one was the life-changing ________ of encouraging words.
I ________ what Leo Buscaglia had done with his students in University of Southern California. In one class Leo Buscalia and his students had made two lists of ________ , one positive and one negative. Then they ________ the negative words into the trash bin and tried to use only the ________ words for one month. They were ________ at how much better their lives became just by using words full of ________ .
I decided to try this as well by ________ something good to write on each paper my students ________ . No matter how many mistakes a student’s paper ________ , there was always a ________ sentence, beautiful thought, or a great idea that I could ________ on. I remember glancing over my desk and ________ some of the students reading those encouraging words ________. It was a joy seeing their eyes shine a little brighter, their ________sit up a little straighter, and their learning climb a lot ________ .
I recently saw one of my ________ students and we talked for a while. He has got married, and has two children now. As I was saying goodbye, he said, “You know I ________ have a few of those old papers. I look at them from time to time. I just ________ my kids have a good teacher like you.” I was amazed at the ________those few positive words had on his life.
May your own life be forever full of encouraging words in your ears, from your lips and in your heart.
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There is probably no field of human activity in which our values and lifestyles are shown more clearly and strongly than they are in the clothes that we choose to wear.The dress of an individual is a kind of “sign language” that communicates a set of information and is usually the basis on which immediate impressions are formed.Traditionally,a concern for clothes was considered to be an affair of females,while men took pride in the fact that they were completely lacking in clothes consciousness(意识).
This type of American culture is by degrees changing as man dress takes on greater variety and color.Even as early as 1955,a researcher in Michigan said that men attached rather high importance to the value of clothing in daily life. White collar workers in particular viewed dress as a symbol(象征)of ability,which could be used to impress or influence others,especially in the work situation.The white collar worker was described as extremely concerned about the impression his clothing made on his superiors(上司).Although blue collar workers were less aware(察觉到的)that they might be judged on the basis of their clothing,they recognized that any difference from the accepted pattern of dress would be made fun of by fellow workers.
Since that time,of course,the patterns have changed:the typical office worker may now be wearing the blue shirt,and the laborer a white shirt;but the importance of dress has not become less.Other researchers in recent years have helped to prove its importance in the lives of individuals at various age levels and in different social and economic status groups(阶层).
The passage tells us that _______.
A．our values and lifestyles are in no field of human activity B．the clothes that we choose to wear have something to do with our values and lifestyles C．our values and lifestyles are from the sign language D．the clothes we choose to wear depend on a set of information and immediate impression
A．men cared very much for clothes B．women were concerned greatly about what they wore while men didn’t C．both men and women paid great attention to their clothes D．neither men nor women showed interest in clothes
A．they are concerned about the impression their clothes make on their superiors B．they know very clearly that people will judge them on the basis of their clothing C．they want to impress and influence others D．they don’t want to be laughed at
A．Men thought the value of clothing in daily life was very important. B．Men didn’t pay attention to the importance of the value of clothing in daily life. C．Men thought little of the importance of the value of clothing in daily life. D．Men were concerned little about the value of clothing in daily life.
A．now men pay more attention to their clothes than women do B．women always like beautiful dresses C．people have paid more and more attention to the importance of dress D．American culture is changing greatly
I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we our coffee, a man came in and sat at a(n) table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his saying, “Two cups of coffee, one of them there on the wall”. We this order with rather interest and observed that he was with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter a piece of paper on the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee”.
While we were still there, two other men and ordered three cups of coffee, two on the table and one on the wall. They had two cups of coffee but for three and left. This time also, the did the same; he put up a piece of paper on the wall saying, “A cup of coffee.” It seemed that this gesture was a at this place. , it was something unique and puzzling for us. Since we had to do with the matter, we our coffee, paid the bill and left.
After a few days, we again had a(n) to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man walked in. The way this man was dressed did not the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was from the looks on his face. he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, “One cup of coffee from the .” The waiter served coffee to this man with and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter a piece of paper from the wall and threw it into the dustbin.
A．enjoyed B．prepared C．practiced D．bought
A．crowded B．open C．empty D．beautiful
A．food B．goods C．table D．order
A．heard B．found C．glared D．watched
A．satisfied B．served C．treated D．awarded
A．stuck out B．hid away C．put up D．took out
A．dashed B．moved C．fled D．entered
A．paid B．looked C．waited D．asked
A．customer B．waiter C．stranger D．passenger
A．demand B．signal C．custom D．duty
A．Instead B．Therefore C．Moreover D．However
A．nothing B．something C．anything D．everything
A．wasted B．finished C．missed D．donated
A．invitation B．time C．reward D．chance
A．equal B．change C．match D．reach
A．obvious B．slight C．serious D．strong
A．So B．As C．Unless D．Since
A．window B．floor C．wall D．door
A．carelessness B．wisdom C．interest D．respect
A．brought down B．took off C．kept away D．cut off
Have you ever not wanted to do something so badly? Well，that’s how I about joining Madcaps，a mothers and daughters’club assisting charity. ，my feeling changed finally. Now I believe if you adopt an attitude．you might just enjoying it.
Six months ago，my mom told me the club asked us to work as at Saint Vincent de Paul Homeless shelter．That meant I had to in the dirty homeless shelter for at least 20 hours.
The first lime we went there，a lady led us to the kitchen where we my five fellow Madcaps classmates- they also wore the same mark .Since I′m usually awkward， I had never talked with any of them .Worse still，my mom was asked to help outside the kitchen，leaving me totally to serve food with them. Soon large numbers of homeless families in like rushing river．A little girl，around 5 years old，walked up to me I her a sandwich. She took it and joined her family quickly．As she walked away, I she was wearing a coat．Clearly too big for her, hanging on her thin body, and couldn’t help thinking how much I had with her．It suddenly struck me that how I am.
After that moment I had a of heart Now I love Madcaps and don’t miss one meeting I have awkwardness when communicating and have many friends. And this year I am sure I will do more than the 20 hours of charity.
So that is how I have made a by doing one thing I do not want to do .If you have an open about things you can accomplish more and become a well-rounded（全面的）person.
A．heard B．worried C．felt D．brought
A．otherwise B．However C．Therefore D．Besides
A．optimistic B．accurate C．aggressive D．passive
A．keepup B．giveup C．endup D．takeup
A．members B．volunteers C．friends D．clerks
A．wander B．stay C．teach D．serve
A．raninto B．caredabout C．lookedfor D．passedby
A．painfully B．socially C．naturally D．hopelessly
A．afraid B．doubtful C．alone D．patient
A．joined B．broke C．dropped D．poured
A．awarded B．showed C．handed D．bought
A．discovered B．guessed C．suspected D．concluded
A．neatly B．broadly C．tightly D．loosely
A．compared B．connected C．covered D．competed
A．eager B．lucky C．calm D．miserable
A．relief B．loss C．surprise D．change
A．remembered B．realized C．overcome D．ignored
A．allowed B．required C．included D．finished
A．difference B．promise C．sacrifice D．conclusion
A．study B．plan C．mind D．question
How can you stop smoking?
It is not easy to stop smoking，but millions have to quit and so can you Here are a few suggestions.
Prepare yourself . Decide on a day to quit Don’t choose a day that you know is going to be stressful, such as the day of an exam. Make a list of all the you will get from stopping smoking. Then your last packet of cigarettes.
Be . Every time you feel like smoking a cigarette， yourself that you are a non-smoker．Reread the list of benefits you wrote earlier．
Break the habit Instead of smoking a cigarette，do something else. Go for a walk，clean your teeth drink some water, clean the house；in fact，do anything to keep your mind and your hands busy.
Relax. If you start to feel nervous or stressed，do not reach a cigarette .Try some deep breathing instead. Do some relaxation exercise every time you feel stressed.
Get help if you need it. Arrange to stop smoking with a fiend so you call talk about your problems，or Join a stop-smoking group .If you feel ，you might like to talk to a doctor or chemist about something to help you，like nicotine chewing gum.
Keep trying. Do not be disappointed if you have to try several times before you stop smoking. If you and have a cigarette，do not feel ashamed .Just try again. You will succeed .
A．managed B．tried C．wanted D．expected
A．values B．benefits C．results D．profits
A．give away B．take away C．throw away D．keep away
A．addicted B．accustomed C．determined D．depressed
A．prepare B．inform C．threaten D．remind
A．especially B．specially C．normally D．certainly
A．out B．for C．at D．in
A．desperate B．satisfied C．arbitrary D．conscious
A．stick B．continue C．weaken D．insist
A．eventually B．constantly C．occasionally D．normally
Did you see American figure skater, Jeremy Abbott, crash to the ice during the short program at the Sochi Olympics, rolling into the wall, clutching his side in pain. Ten seconds later, he got up and continued his skate—despite the pain, embarrassment and fear. All I could think was: this kid’s got courage. In business we have a word for it—resilience, the ability to gain strengths and confidence from overcoming unpleasant events. 
However, opposite examples appeared in Sochi Olympics as well. For them, failure is someone else’s fault, because they do not accept personal responsibility. Therefore, they have to pay a high price for this attitude. After years of studying failure, I have learned one thing: modesty and open-mindedness in the face of mistakes is the single best thing you can do to improve results. Everyone fails, but not everyone recovers from failure. The key is to learn from it rather than get beaten by it.
The good news is that each of us has the potential to live a resilient life on and off the job. It may be difficult, but that just makes it all the more powerful and important. If you believe the above paragraph to be true, then you’re probably more resilient than you think you are. It takes confidence to be resilient but that too much confidence is a killer is so true of leadership. For example, Ron Johnson, the ill-fated CEO of JC Penney, was so stubborn that he completely missed all sorts of signals from employees and customers and instead listened to all those who agreed with him, which failed his strategy. Bouncing back from failure requires that you recognize something has gone wrong, and you were the one who made it happen.
The challenge of resilience is not just about our work. When parents help their kids deal with every challenging situation, they are doing an unhelpful action to their children. Parents want to protect their kids from failure, but doing so takes away the opportunity from them to practice not just a life skill but an essential work skill. When self-esteem becomes more important than results, we are accidently training young people to become less adaptable, not more.
Resilience is not just about getting up off the floor, but also being ready for whatever comes next, even when you don’t know what it is. Failures and setbacks are no longer unusual events, but regular features of a dynamic, competitive and highly demanding work environment. Getting up to finish your skate is no longer optional.
The example of Jeremy Abbott shows that one should ______.
A．recover from failure B．stick to his own viewpoint C．take others’ opinions to heart D．challenge difficulties bravely
A．Being positive and powerful. B．Being competitive and helpful. C．Being modest and open-minded. D．Being confident and responsible.
A．A teacher offers students timely help and care. B．A determined athlete practices skating hard every day. C．A confident leader persuades his staff to follow his plan. D．A student has got a low grade but continues to work hard.
A．An Example of Resilience: Ron Johnson B．Resilience: A Lesson from Sochi C．Optional Challenges of Resilience D．Resilience in Family Education