Beliefs form a big part of our lives. Successful people have always believed that they can be and will be successful in their lives, such as Michael Phelps. Many of us have seen Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic Games. That has created a history for himself. Many people have admired his success and the first reaction in their mind will be, “Wow, how I wish I could be like him!” Have you ever wondered what brought him success?
In fact, anyone can achieve what they have wanted to achieve. It is about beliefs. Everyone is a born winner. It is this belief that drives an individual to be successful in his or her own field. All successful individuals have strong beliefs and it is one of the bases for their success. If we start to believe in ourselves, the things that we can achieve will definitely give us a pleasant surprise.
Other than having a strong belief, it is the attitude that drives the individual to create their own history. The devotion towards themselves and the drive must also be present. Imagine having a strong belief in oneself and having a poor attitude towards life. Then how would that individual turn out to be? One’s attitude comprises the drive, the devotion and the desire to achieve his goals. If one has strong beliefs about the goals that he can achieve and he displays good attitudes towards them, it would be no surprise to anyone that he will be able to achieve his goals.
Start believing in yourself and you will achieve your goals and with the right positive attitude, you will definitely be able to create the miracle that you have always dreamt of.
1.Which of the following is the best summary of Paragraph 2?
A. Good begun is half done.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. No pains, no gains.
D. God helps those who help themselves.
2.The underlined word “comprises” in Paragraph 3 most probably means ________?
A. serve asB. belongs toC. stands forD. consists of
3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. attitudes can be learned from one’s parents
B. copying other’s behaviors is a good way to succeed
C. only strong beliefs can’t ensure you a promising future
D. attitudes can only be learned through one’s success
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Differences Between Beliefs and Attitudes
B. The Nature of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes
C. Relationship Between Beliefs and Attitudes
D. The Power of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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A. on account ofB. with regard to
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I knew ________ wasn’t very good and the grade I ________ showed my lack of effort. I was ________ that I needed to find some sort of balance.
So I created a schedule that would ________ my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, ________ I was only able to ________ it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.
So I tried another ________. Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I ________ a list of things I could do if I had time.
This is the method I have used since then. I’m glad that I’ve learned to ________ things and it has ________ prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
1.A. knowB. recognizeC. realizeD. like
2.A. understandB. learnC. tryD. tell
3.A. teacherB. dayC. classD. realization
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5.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. who
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8.A. chanceB. jobC. challengeD. time
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10.A. becauseB. whenC. afterD. before
11.A. itB. oneC. theseD. I
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13.A. asleepB. awakeC. ashamedD. aware
14.A. fixB. divideC. putD. build
15.A. soB. andC. butD. however
16.A. useB. keepC. followD. make
17.A. planB. energyC. pressureD. effort
18.A. madeB. foundC. pickedD. brought
19.A. doB. controlC. balanceD. hold
20.A. hadB. helpedC. letD. forced
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卷的相应位置。
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1.A. naughtyB. poorC. niceD. mean
2.A. anythingB. somethingC. anythingD. nothing
3.A. friendsB. classmatesC. relativesD. colleagues
4.A. stayingB. screamingC. complainingD. singing
5.A. bagB. carC. boxD. basket
6.A. packB. changeC. sellD. refuse
7.A. paintingB. workingC. teachingD. studying
8.A. monthB. secondC. timeD. minute
9.A. hitB. beatenC. foughtD. caught
10.A. damagedB. woundedC. destroyedD. injured
11.A. raiseB. saveC. supportD. educate
12.A. sleepingB. lyingC. strugglingD. dreaming
13.A. costB. spendC. payD. give
14.A. issuedB. actedC. displayedD. stated
15.A. permittedB. promisedC. admittedD. signed
16.A. thankedB. pleasedC. awardedD. praised
17.A. surfaceB. coverC. middleD. back
18.A. alertB. surprisedC. sensitiveD. amused
19.A. medicineB. adviceC. ringD. dollar
20.A. testedB. consideredC. acceptedD. believed
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每句中只有一处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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10th Annual Hospitality (餐饮服务业)Student Conference
Tuesday March 4, 2016
Conference Schedule
8:00-8:45 Breakfast and welcome 8:45-9:15 Dat Phan, Comedian 9:15-9:25 Break 9:25-10:10 Tour 1 10:20-11:05 Tour 2 11:15-12:00 Tour 3 12:00-1:00 Lunch, Prize giveaways and wrap-up (总结) |
Tour 1: Tour of Hotel and Resort
Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of Barona, a luxury hotel and resort. Your tour guides will be actual employees who can give you the inside sight about running this great business and what it takes to get an exciting career in hospitality industry.
Tour 2: Cooking demonstration
Who want to be a top chef? Watch and smell as award winning chefs demonstrate their cooking art and share some of their kitchen secrets with you.
Tour 3: Opportunities fair
Take advantage of this opportunity to speak with various professionals from hotels, schools and other businesses in the hospitality industry. Learn about education and career options; and don’t forget to stop by the interview skills workshop.
Dat Phan
Dat was born in Saigon, Vietnam and grew up struggling and poor in California. He worked at Barona Resort before he made it big as a comedian!
His culturally insightful (发人深省的)comedy inspects ridiculous stereotypes, and shared his experience of being a regular American guy with a Vietnamese heritage (文化遗产). He has been honored as “The Top 10 Most Influential Vietnamese-Americans”.
Dat Phan aims to create a more positive image of Asian-Americans in the world of entertainment and Hollywood. “We want to be seen as more than just martial artists (武术家), or bad stereotype roles in American TV & Movies.”
1.The majority of the people present at the conference are probably _______.
A. tourists from other cities
B. students who plan to work in hotels or restaurants
C. news reporters of a local TV station
D. managers who wish to take in some new staff
2.What is the right order of the activities?
a. Enjoy the funny show.
b. Give away prizes.
c. Watch a cooking demonstration.
d. Talk about interview skills.
e. Take a tour around an expensive hotel and resort.
A. a―e―c―d―b B. a―d―c―e―b
C. d―e―a―c―b D. c―d―b―a―e
3.All the following can be learnt from the conference EXCEPT ______.
A. how to run a big hotel and resort
B. what it takes to be a great chef
C. how to behave better in an interview
D. what jobs are available in the local hotels
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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To be more grateful in life means that you are also allowing yourself to be happier, more contented and more satisfied with everything that has been going on around you. But with all the stress, all the disappointments and all the anxiety around you, I bet you ask yourself this question all the time:“How exactly can I be more grateful with my life?” 1. .
1. Learn to live in the moment.
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You’re supposed to attend a conference? Absorb it. Babysit your niece? Enjoy the moment. Eat a 15-minute lunch? Taste each bite.
2. 3.
Being aware of your goal to be more grateful can help you look for things to be really more grateful for. Gratitude is a conscious decision. You have to practice it consistently.
3. Control your thoughts.
Of course you have the power to control what you're. To be more grateful in life means that you are thinking of! Consider this exercise, for example:if you find yourself thinking more and more self-entitled, stop. __ 4._ . You are given consciousness. Make use of it wisely.
4. Always resist the temptation of comparing yourself with other people.
As humans, we have the natural tendency to compare ourselves with others with the hope of attaining satisfaction. Actually, this kind of activity does not help you feel to be more grateful in life. 5. ! You will always be meeting someone richer, which makes you feel inferior to others!
Don' t do it, please.
Every little thing counts. You have the ability to make yourself feel to be more grateful in your life.
A. Appreciate what you have right now
B. And if you find yourself repeating negative junk, stop
C. It does the opposite
D. Express gratitude all the time
E. Well, the following are some tips to help you with this particular concern
F. Instead of doing something just for the sake of doing it
G. Words that stress you and make you feel worthless should definitely be removed
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