One's life has value ________ one brings value to the life of others.
A.so that
B.no matter how
C.as long as
D.except that
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
There is, for many of us, a moment in life when we make a choice that changes us forever. This moment marks a turning point, when we realize that the life we're living is not a mirror of who we really are.
For some, the moment comes as a result of something dramatic: the sudden loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. For others, they have to deal with difficult situations, such as financial hardship. In these challenging times, it's more critical(关键时刻的) than ever for us to seize the possibility of positive change. As I travel and talk to people about their lives, I often see a distant, vacant look in their eyes -- a look that says “I’m so busy trying to survive my life that no soul left to live it”.
As a result, we end up feeling lonely. Yet we keep on going the way we've been going. We tolerate high levels of stress at work, take important relationships for granted, or put our health needs on hold. We get so caught up in the details of living that our busyness becomes an excuse from the inner voice that begs us to listen. When you finally pay attention to that little voice and begin to make even small changes, you will slowly improve yourself.
To start positive change, you need the power of your mind. I've come up with a five-step strategy that will help you. You will be able to identify what you want and then go after it. It's easier than you might think.
1. Reset your happiness set point. Don't limit yourself! When I decided that I wanted more control over my life, I set goals in physical, emotional, financial, professional, material, and play. I challenged myself to consider every possible choice. Imagine things you've never believed you could achieve. Don't let your past determine your future.
2. Trust your courage. Too often, when you're first learning to take control of your life, you doubt yourself. It's important to develop a strong connection with your inner guidance system. I've heard many stories about the persistent voice inside your head.
3. Take action. Once you have set goals, adjusted your beliefs, and got ready, you can start making things happen. Again, turn to those people you respect -- the ones achieving what you desire -- for support and guidance. They will both inspire you and give you practical advice on what steps you need to take.
4. Have faith. Believe that the positive energy of grace will support your efforts to improve your life. When you've done all you can, let go and trust that the right result will occur. When we have faith, we give up the need to be in control, and we set ourselves up to actually enjoy the process of change.
5. Be patient. This can be the toughest step. It's not easy to trust that your life will improve in a best way. Remind yourself of the benefits of patience. In my experience, those life changes are always worth the wait.
What does the author intend to say in the second paragraph?
A. The start of some turning points in one’s life is caused by crisis.
B. Loss of a job or the death of a loved one are all dramatic things.
C. No one can live a life without any turning points.
D. No one can predict his future of being good or not.
In the author’s opinion, we should ______________.
A. adjust our beliefs from time to time B. always control ourselves for anything
C. keep on going the way we are going D. seize the challenging times to live an active life
The author suggests that when setting your happiness set points, you should _______.
A. know the limitation of your set point B. build self-confidence without doubt
C. limit your goals in different ways D. consider every possible choice with care
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. When you've done all you can, you may believe that the right result will occur.
B. When you set goals, and take action, it is possible to make things happen.
C. When you first learn to take charge of your life, you will always doubt yourself.
D. If things do not happen in a way that is best, patience is always worth the wait.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
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Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.
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in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.
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presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.
More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their
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How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
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success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.
46. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?
A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan.
C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.
47. The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.
A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412027854
C. 9780595433582 D. 9781462058679
48. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.
B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
C. Those who study the art of writing.
D. Those who like traveling abroad.
49. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A. Seeking the Edge. B. Creation or Evolution.
C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D. More Things in Heaven.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015届广东省高一下学期期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
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Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.
So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him.
Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arrived — a well-known sage (a wise person) who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones.
He was silent for a minute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man.
Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to shout: “What are you doing?! Are you crazy? Do you want me to break my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!”
That’s what everybody wanted. Then he was coming down. But how? Now everybody was tense about what would happen next! Some wanted to blame the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was even more angry and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge (复仇).
He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.
However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really saved him because he induced (引诱) him to try his best and save himself.
“I should be thankful and not angry.”
1.From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one ______.
A.on the very top of a tree B.hidden in the middle of a tree
C.on the tree for the longest time D.exposed to sunlight less often
2.What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?
A.He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.
B.He was climbing down quickly but carefully.
C.He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.
D.He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.
3.How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?
A.He was nervous. B.He kept silent.
C.He felt surprised. D.He was angry.
4.What do you think motivated (caused) the man to climb down?
A.Courage. B.Revenge. C.Carefulness. D.Assistance.
5. What does the story imply?
A.Anger saves one’s life. B.Wisdom does count (很重要).
C.Skill and strength count. D.Anger is the biggest enemy.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届黑龙江哈尔滨第十二中学高二上学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Friendship can deeply affect the physical and mental health of both men and women. Studies show that people who have no friends or who are lonely, are more likely to die earlier, get sick more often and suffer greater physical wear and tear(折磨)than those who have a support system of friends.
Sometimes, family members may be more likely to give you advice or tell you what you don't want to hear. It may not be as good as a friend who will listen to you and guide you, but support your decisions anyway. The most important elements about friendship are those who suffer support and do not judge your decisions based on society.
One reason for the link between social support and good health practice seems to be that people who feel cared for by others are less stress-out and protected against the symptoms(症状)of depression and loneliness.
Generally, women benefit most because of how they deal with stress. Women are more social in how they deal with stress than men while men are more likely to have a "fight or flight” reaction. Women also tend to have larger, denser social network, in which more people know each other and help each other, while men typically have smaller groups of friends and will rely on their wives or other important people for more support. While all these affect people psychologically (心理上), friendship brings comfort that reduces the ill effects of stress, and the sex difference also contributes to the difference in the length of one's life time.
1.In the author's opinion, a real friend should .
A.tell you what to do even if you refuse to hear it
B.try to persuade you to change your mind quickly
C.judge your decision according to his, her experience
D.give you advice but respect your own decision
2.Women benefit more from friendship than men because .
A.women are always cared for by more people than men
B.women are usually less stress-out when staying with others
C.women are more likely to solve problems with friends’ help
D.women can always keep more long-life friendship than men
3.According to the passage we can infer that .
A.it's good for women to tell men what they should do or not
B.friends are always more important than family members
C.men don't want to share their problems with many people
D.the trend that women can live longer makes them more relaxed
4.This passage mainly talks about .
A.why people should develop friendship
B.when friendship affects people's health
C.people’s different attitudes towards friendship
D.the friendship which can make people live longer
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012届云南省高二下学期期末考试(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Negative (消极的)self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this,developing more Positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself keep a positive frame of mind 一which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.
Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody,but an uplifting(令人振奋的) message,can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days,the lyrics(歌词) repeating themselves in your mind?’’ If those lyrics were positive and inspirational,that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints,criticisms of self-limiting thoughts,or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.
Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts,you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough.
One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you,or bring you down? Are they critical,or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up,wisdom when you’re lost,and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights,and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel,and if they’re less than supportive,start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.
In addition,positive affirmations (肯定) can certainly change your self talk from negative to positive. Now,why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Reducing stress by surrounding yourself with positive energy.
B. Adding some elements to your life.
C. Getting positive energy from the company you keep.
D. Changing your self talk with positive affirmation.
2.How many ways does the author suggest to keep a positive frame of mind?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
3.According to the passage,your best company should be those who __________.
A. uplift you or bring you down B. provide fun when you’re down
C. encourage you to do things even better D. are less than supportive
4. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. How negative self talk influences a person.
B. How positive self talk reduces stress in one’s life.
C. Some great ways of making great friends.
D. Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.
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