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The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole.To the contrary, it suggests that we should.When we don’t recognize or admit that life isn’t fair, we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves.Pity, of course, is a self-defeating emotion that does nothing for anyone, except to make everyone feel worse than they already do.When we do recognize that life isn’t fair, however, we feel compassion(热情)for others and for ourselves.And compassion is a heartfelt emotion that delivers loving-kindness to everyone it touches.The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world, try reminding yourself of this very basic fact.You may be surprised that it can persuade you out of self-pity and into helpful action.

(1)

The writer thought of his friend’s question as a good one because _________.

[  ]

A.

he also wanted to know who held such an opinion

B.

it made him recall something during his childhood

C.

like his friend, he also thought life was unfair

D.

he learned something from the question as a youngster

(2)

Surrendering to the fact that life isn’t fair will _________.

[  ]

A.

keep us from making everything perfect

B.

keep us from doing everything in our power

C.

make us face unfair treatment bravely

D.

make us know it’s our duty to perfect things

(3)

The second paragraph of the passage mainly tells us that _________.

[  ]

A.

it’s nice to accept the injustice of life

B.

it’s nice to surrender to the life

C.

we should not surrender to the life

D.

we should not feel sorry for everything

(4)

In the last paragraph, “this very basic fact” refers to the fact that _________.

[  ]

A.

you should not pity for others

B.

life isn’t and won’t be fair

C.

compassion is heartfelt emotion

D.

pity is a self-defeating emotion

答案:1.C;2.D;3.A;4.B;
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