One of the many great lines in the movie Apollo 13 came from Ed Harris, who played NASA Director of Operations, Gene Kranz. The famous line was, “Gentleman, failure is not an option.” He said the words because he had a clear purpose that the three astronauts trapped in space must be sent home safely. The driving force behind their seeking of a solution was motivated by a true purpose.
Here is the simple principle. If you have a big enough ‘why’ in life, you will always figure out the ‘how.’ A person without a purpose in life is like a boat without a rudder, floating aimlessly without a direction and going nowhere. In all walks of life, when referring to someone’s success, we often hear the words “focus and determination”. But Merriam Webster defines the word “purpose” as the reason why something is done, a feeling of being determined to achieve an outcome. There are many talented and intelligent people in the world that are unsuccessful because they lack direction. I believe that our life depends on our purpose. Whether you’re single or in a team, having a purpose allows you to start, evaluate, and improve your talents or abilities helps you find your path in life and achieve your success finally.
A friend of mine once told me that the most motivating speech he had ever heard was just three short words. It came from his wife when she said, “Honey I’m pregnant.” He said those few words instantly motivated him because he now had a big “why” in his life, a purpose to work hard to support his family. In fact, when your “why” gets bigger, you get better because you stop holding back and you’ll go all out. It’s why you often hear about some great people perform superhuman actions when failure is not an option!
1.What does the underlined word “rudder” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Something that gets the boat started
B. Something that makes the boat float
C. The reason for which the boat is built
D. Something that directs the boat to a certain place.
2.What is the most important thing for success according to Merriam Webster?
A. Talent B. Purpose
C. Determination D. Intelligence
3.The author gives his friend’s example to show________.
A. why words can motivate people easily
B. that family love is very important in our daily life
C. that a purpose can make people try their best
D. how people can get success more easily
4.What does the author mainly tell us in this passage?
A. To be successful person B. To have a big “Why” in life
C. To make a right choice D. To get rid of failure
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一课一练一本通系列答案科目：高中英语 来源：新疆呼图壁县一中2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
A study of older men in The Netherlands, known for its delicious chocolate, showed those who ate the same amount of one-third of a chocolate bar every day had lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death.
The researchers say, however, it’s too early to conclude that it was the chocolate that led to better health. The men who ate more cocoa products could have eaten other food that made them healthier. Experts also point out that eating too much chocolate can make you fat — a risk for both heart disease and high blood pressure.
“It’s why too early to make recommendations about whether people should eat more cocoa or chocolate,” said Brian Buijsse, an expert for nutrition at Wageningen University in The Netherlands, who co-authored the study.
Still, the Dutch Study, supported by grants (拨款) from the Netherlands Prevention Foundation, appears to be the largest so far to document a health effect for cocoa beans. And it confirms findings of smaller, shorter-term studies that also linked chocolate with lower blood pressure.
Researchers examined the eating habits of 470 healthy men who were not taking blood pressure medicine. The men who ate the most products made from cocoa beans — including cocoa drinks, chocolate bars and chocolate pudding — had lower blood pressure and a 50 percent lower risk of death.
“This is a very important article providing epidemiological support for what many researchers have been observing is experimental models,” said Cesar Fraga of the University of California Davis, who does similar research but was not involved in the new study.
Could the study results apply to women?
“Our study consisted of elderly inch,” Buijsse said. “If you look at the other studies, you will see the same effects in men and women, younger people and older people. The findings may be generalizable to women, but you never know.”
1.We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A. It has been concluded that the findings are generalizable to women.
B. It needs confirming whether women can share the same effects.
C. The study results cannot apply to women.
D. The findings are applicable to both men and women.
2.Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “generalizable?”
A. useful B. popular
C. attractive D. important
3.What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To encourage us to eat as much chocolate as possible.
B. To prove to us that eating chocolate can reduce blood pressure.
C. To inform us of a study about the health benefits of chocolate.
D. To warn us not to eat cocoa products because they can make you fat.
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科目：高中英语 来源：广东省惠州市2018届高三第一次调研测试英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Following the crowd may not always be in a person’s best interest．But new research suggests that teens who go along with their friends may end up healthier as adults．
Scientists have known that close friendships help boost health．That’s true for both teens and adults．The finding inspired Joseph Allen，a psychologist at the University of Virginia，and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health．
So they followed 171 teens，starting when the kids were just 13．They interviewed each one every year for five years，and also spoke to these teens’closest friends，who provided additional information about the quality of their friendships．The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25，26 and 27．This time，the questions surveyed each person’s overall health．When the researchers analyzed the data they found a strong connection between a teen’s behavior and adult health．Teens who had close friends grew up to be the healthier adults．Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to a close friends also influenced later health．Those who held back were more likely to be sick as adults．The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health．Weight，family income and drug use were all examined．So were mental health issues，such as anxiety and depression．And in these people，such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did．
Going along with the crowd may have benefits，says Allen，but there are also drawbacks．Teens who are more independent tend to do better at school and work．And peer pressure may lead some kids to engage in risky behavior，such as smoking，drinking or using drugs．Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge，Allen acknowledges．“Finding the right balance is the key．Teens shouldn’t lose heart for not finding this easy．”And，he adds，“Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.”
1.Where can you probably read this passage?
A. Science fiction
B. Health column
C. Fashion magazine
D. Entertainment newspaper
2.We can learn from Allen’s study that _______________.
A. many other factors have a greater influence on adult health than teen friendships
B. mental health issues have nothing to do with adult health
C. the same 171 teens were interviewed each year from 13 to 27
D. the teens who couldn’t express themselves grew up to be unhealthier
3.According to what Allen said，we can know that _______________.
A. in order to do better at school，teens should not follow the crowd
B. though it’s challenging for teens to deal with peer pressure，they should not give up
C. teens will engage in smoking，drinking or using drugs when facing peer pressure
D. parents should understand their teens and stop them going with friends
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There is nothing bad for teens to follow the crowd．
B. Close friendships are the most important for people’s health．
C. Teen friendships may turn out healthier adults．
D. Adult health is only influenced by teen friendships．
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科目：高中英语 来源：湖南省张家界市2015-2016学年高一下学期期末联考（A）英语试卷 题型：七选五
For many of us, the real stress begins when a test actually starts. Here are some important ways to manage the stress and do your best on an exam.
Show up on time. Get the test off to the best possible start by getting there on time. 1.. However, arriving too early could give you time to sit there and worry about things.
Stay focused and relaxed. Focused and relaxed? Does that sound impossible? Well, what we mean is this: keep your mind on the test, but don’t tighten up. 2.. If you feel so nervous that you are afraid you might actually snap your pencil in your hand, try that deep-breathing thing for a moment. Then get right back to the test questions.
3.. Don’t worry if you still have some stress while you begin the test. Almost everyone feels this because you want to do your best and get a good grade. The key is to accept it and not let worrying about the stress make you even more stressed.
Read the directions. Take a minute to read the test instructions before you get started. 4.. And you won’t have to waste time going back and redoing any work because you don’t understand the directions.
And finally --- one more important thing. Once the test is over, try not to think about it for a while. Instead of worrying about what grade you might get, reward yourself for making it through the test. Hang out with your friends, or spend an afternoon doing something that makes you happy.5.. And more tests will come along soon. So just enjoy the fact that you’re finished with one!
A. Expect and accept a little bit of stress.
B. You can’t do anything to change your grade now.
C. This will keep you from making simple mistakes.
D. Know ahead of time how many questions there are.
E. Arriving late might make you feel rushed and nervous.
F. After all, you don’t want to spend ten minutes on a super-hard question.
G. Try to stay loose and cool so that you can move through the questions one by one.
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科目：高中英语 来源：安徽省六安市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：短文填空
The task of being accepted by a university begins early for some students.Long before1.(graduate) from high school,these students take special courses to prepare for advanced study.They may also take one or more examinations to test how well prepared they are for the university.In the final year of high school,they complete 2.(apply) and send them to the universities3.interest them most.Some high school students may be required to have4.interview with people from the university.Neatly5.(dress) and a little bit frightened,they are determined 6.(show) that they have a good attitude and the ability to succeed.
If the new students7.(accept),many universities will offer an instruction programme for them to get to know the procedures for students advising,university rules,the use of the library and all the other major services of the university.
Beginning a new life in a new place can be very8.(confuse).The more knowledge students have about the school,the9.(easy) it will be for them to adapt to the new environment.However,10.takes time to get used to college life.
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科目：高中英语 来源：山西省晋城市2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 题型：完形填空
After an overnight trip to Sydney, I was heading home tired but happy. Stopping at a fruit market, I________ a parking space and reversed (倒车)in. But then I was being_______by one of these pedestrians (行人) for almost running her________ over. The girl was actually a teenager, who was________ enough to possess her own common sense. It is not the same as seeing a little kid running wild in a car park, where you would stop.
After I_________,I walked up to the lady and asked her what else I could have done.________ she pointed out that I was heading into one car space but changed my_____,I told her honestly that I had never______the park in front and mentioned I had my reverse lights on.
“So let’s just put it down to a misunderstanding, shall we?” I_____,rather than fight her anger with________or more anger. She said “Yes, let’s” ,but showed me her angry face.
An elderly couple nearby had seen it all and told me I had handled it________and that the angry woman was in the wrong. This offered some_____.While in the market, I thought about the_____.Had I responded to the lady in anger, then I would have ended up taking her poison on too. But by managing to stay_____,there was a totally different outcome.
Car parks in summer are never the most_____ places to be anyway. Fuses (导火线) run short due to the_____ and busyness. People lose______in crowds. But if we are able to consider other people______only thinking of ourselves, it saves adding any more fuel to the fire.
The car park incident left me with______and self-love. It left the other people with anger.
I know which I would___________
1.A. made B. chose C. entered D. ordered
2.A. abused B. punished C. interrupted D. forced
3.A. son B. husband C. mother D. daughter
4.A. strong B. smart C. pretty D. old
5.A. rested B. noticed C. parked D. decided
6.A. When B. Before C. Unless D. Though
7.A. speed B. mind C. opinion D. position
8.A. cared about B. given up C. intended for D. heard of
9.A. begged B. commented C. suggested D. explained
10.A. sadness B. unkindness C. politeness D. friendliness
11.A. well B. quickly C. wrong D. easily
12.A. satisfaction B. comfort C. protection D. advice
13.A. journey B. car C. incident D. makert
14.A. excited B. awake C. curious D. calm
15.A. joyous B. clean C. safe D. beautiful
16.A. pressure B. noise C. pain D. heat
17.A. weight B. balance C. patience D. face
18.A. because of B. instead of C. in spite of D. in case of
19.A. peace B. confidence C. fortune D. success
20.A. allow B. offer C. demand D. prefer
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科目：高中英语 来源：译林牛津版2016-2017学年高一英语：必修一综合练习卷 题型：单项填空
— You should have recited the text yesterday.
— ________. But I forgot all when asked to recite in front of many students.
A. So I should B. So should I
C. So did I D. So I did
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科目：高中英语 来源：山东省济南市2016-2017学年高一下学期6月月考英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life?
If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant
(No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We arc now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.
1.The text is meant to______.
A. leave a note B. send an invitation
C. present a document D. carry an advertisement
2.What does the underlined part mean?
A. You’ll make others’ lives more meaningful with this job
B. You’ll arrive home just in time from this job
C. You’ll earn a good salary from this job
D. You’ll succeed in getting this job
3.The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities______.
A. to get some financial support B. to properly protect themselves
C. to learn some new living skills D. to realize their own importance
4.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?
A. The one who can drive a car
B. The one who has done similar work before
C. The one who has patience to listen to others
D. The one who can use English to communicate
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科目：高中英语 来源：福建省南平市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末联考英语试卷 题型：完形填空
This morning I woke up earlier with lots of troubles going on and many decisions to make.I decided to go for a ____and try to relax.When this happens I____repeating to myself "don't stop being kind when others may have____ matters to fight".I felt better____walking in the park enjoying the beautiful trees,smiles and "good____"to and from strangers.I decided to go____on my way back.
After paying I sat down and got a____that the supermarket offered as a promotion（促销）.An elderly man sat next to me and started talking very ____.I noticed he had hearing aids in both____.He had a coffee too.I tried____ but I realized he couldn't understand anything.I stayed anyway and he told me about his difficulties in____,his son and his age!He____to share how he had his coffee there and was____to be still able to do the shopping on his own, etc.
He said he liked talking to people and he____many times for boring me with his talk.I told him talking to him was lovely and after a while I said goodbye and____him a good day.He was so happy and____.He thanked me many times and the last thing he said was "thank you for listening".Those key words,I thought,were the whole____.I just stayed and____.
He____it,and we all need it,just someone to listen I was very happy and grateful too.My morning had turned into a very____one because of him.
1.A. picnic B. walk C. drive D. holiday
2.A. dislike B. stop C. keep D. regret
3.A. worse B. better C. smaller D. fewer
4.A. though B. if C. unless D. when
5.A. afternoons B. mornings C. evenings D. nights
6.A. hiking B. traveling C. swimming D. shopping
7.A. coffee B. beer C. bag D. tea
8.A. secretly B. lowly C. loud D. softly
9.A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms
10.A. reacting B. defending C. correcting D. persuading
11.A. learning B. speaking C. hearing D. writing
12.A. went on B. brought in C. gave out D. put off
13.A. sorry B. frightened C. bored D. happy
14.A. complained B. commented C. apologized D. forgave
15.A. made B. wished C. gave D. promised
16.A. sad B. puzzled C. disturbed D. grateful
17.A. problem B. failure C. point D. life
18.A. laughed B. listened C. looked D. imagined
19.A. needed B. liked C. hated D. missed
20.A. foolish B. limited C. convincing D. special
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