Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction.To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strenghth. Imitation is unacceptable.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sundden desire to create somrthing unique.Think of the movies,books,teachers,and friends that have affected you most deeply.They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration,not desperation.The world is changed not by those who do what has been done brfore them,but by those who do what has been done inside them.Creative people have an endless resource of ideas.The problem a creator faces is not running out of material;it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Syudy your role models,accept the gifts they have given,and leave behind what does not server.Then you can say,”I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors”tragedies and tory ,and know that they are cheering on.
【小题1】Imitation proves useful when you .
| A．know you are unique |
| B．lose the bslance of life |
| C．begin to learn something new |
| D．get tired of routine practice |
| A．forget daily fear and pain |
| B．choose the right example |
| C．ask others for decisions |
| D．stay away from stars |
| A．desperate to intruence others with their knowledge |
| B．ready to turn their original ideas into reality |
| C．eager to discover what their ancestors did |
| D．willing to accept others’ideas |
| A．the lack of strong motivation |
| B．the absence of practical ideas |
| C．how to search for more materials |
| D．how to use imagination creatively |
| A．To highlight the importance of creatively. |
| B．To criticize the characters of role models. |
| C．To compare imitation with creation. |
| D．To explain the meaning of success. |
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注意：每空仅填一个单词。
The ancient religions of the Greeks and Romans were based on myths. Originally the word meant “spoken words” or stories. Nowadays myths refer to tales without a kernel of truth, or fantasies.
In nearly every civilization people tried to control their surroundings and the things happening around them to make them less threatening. In prehistoric cultures myths were used to explain natural phenomena. Ancient civilizations saw the earth as the goddess because of its fertility. Other phenomena like wind, lightning and thunder also were brought into connection with supernatural forces. The people felt themselves surrounded by gods and completely dependent.
The Greek myths also originated in that manner, but had more functions. They also explained the beginning of the world and the origin of man. Furthermore, the myths kept alive the memories of the foundation of important cities as well as the heroic deeds of civilizations and individuals. The tales of heroes, human beings with often supernatural capacities, gave men examples of perfection. During the whole Classical Period people believed the myths, but over time they came to be taken less and less seriously.
During the Greek Period myths were spread by word of mouth. The singing of mythical events was an important aspect of religious ritual. Many singers traveled around and sang the tales they heard on their way.
The first collection of myths was the work of Homer. He was blind, and to survive he collected traditional stories and let them been written down by others. The books of his that we know are the Iliad and the Odyssey. The first author to write about the beginning of the world and its deities was Hesiod in the 18the century.
 Title: 【小题1】_____ of Myths | ||
| Meaning | 【小题2】________ | They meant “spoken words” or traditional stories. |
| Nowadays | They meant something that people believe but which doesn’t 【小题3】_____ or is false. | |
| 【小题4】____ and Status | Prehistoric cultures | They were used to explain aspects of the natural world and supernatural phenomena. |
| People felt completely dependent on 【小题5】_____. | ||
| Classical period | Besides explaini ng natural phenomena, they also①explained how the world began and how the man came into 【小题6】______; ②【小题7】________ the foundation of important cities and good deeds; ③dealt with supernatural beings and heroes. | |
| People believed in them but were not【小题8】___ about them gradually. | ||
| Forms | Oral myths | They were usually sung in religious rituals or by 【小题9】___ singers. |
| 【小题10】____ myths | The representative authors are Homer and Hesiod. | |
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1.A.ways B.means C.methods D.senses
2.A.which B.when C.that D.as
3.A.guests B.family C.children D.friends
4.A.excited B.sad C.satisfied D.enjoyed
5.A.especially B.not so C.a little D.not at all
6.A.paint B.draw C.mix D.create
7.A.stayed B.painted C.talked D.played
8.A.excitement B.encouragement C.delight D.surprise
9.A.attitude B.color C.picture D.paper
10.A.touched B.distinguished C.saw D.understood
11.A.after B.before C.until D.when
12.A.curious B.quiet C.puzzled D.worried
13.A.cried B.insisted C.complained D.informed
14.A.right B.wrong C.worried D.uncertain
15.A.paper B.pens C.hands D.eyes
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38.A.nurse B.writer C.businessman D.scientist
39.A.protect B.beat C.raise D.teach
40.A.but B.so C.unless D.although
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42.A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up
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45.A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes
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