There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people hurt many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
1. People who are unhappy _______.
A. always consider things differently from others
B. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things
C. usually misunderstand what others think or say
D. usually are affected by the results of certain things
2.The phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “_______”.
A. makes others unhappy
B. has a good taste with social life
C. tend to scold others openly
D. enjoy the pleasure of life
3. We can conclude from the passage that _______.
A. we should pity all such unhappy people
B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness
D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons
4.If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should _______.
A. show no respect and politeness to them
B. prevent any communication with them
C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects
D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes
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Many tourists visiting the USA on vacation enjoy shopping for bargains. You can find many bargains in the US if you know where to shop and how to take advantage of the competitive sales.
Department stores offer good quality and high fashion
Macy’s department stores offer a wide selection of merchandise(商品), including fashion clothing, luggage and jewelry. They normally offer good quality merchandise, well known brands and the latest fashions, but not low quality products at bargain prices. They frequently have seasonal sales with attractive discounts. At such times, you can get high quality or fashion merchandise at bargain prices.
General merchandise stores offer affordable quality
Sears and JCPenny are two large national chains with stores across the US. They are similar to department stores but they do not offer high fashion merchandise or luxury(奢侈的) brands. Instead, they feature good quality merchandise at affordable prices. They are particularly known for their selection of children's clothing and domestic goods. Sears is famous for its selection of tools and garden products.[]
Discount stores sell at low prices
Discount stores sell some good quality merchandise at affordable prices and some lower quality merchandise at very low prices. If you are not looking for the latest fashions, famous brands, or the best quality, you can find some very inexpensive merchandise at a discount store. Some national discount chains with stores across the US are K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Target and Caldor.
Outlet stores are a bargain hunter's wonderland
Outlet stores or factory outlets sell high quality merchandise and well-known brands at discounted prices. They usually offer merchandise with slight flaws(瑕疵) and remainders from the last season or the previous year. They do not have end-of-season sales like the department stores, as their merchandise is always discounted 20% to 40% below department store prices.
1. If you want to buy a new dress that is fashionable, you should go to _______.
A. Sears B. Wal-Mart
C. JCPenny D. Macy’s
2.What is a feature of general merchandise stores?
A. They normally offer the best quality merchandise.
B. They offer well-known brands and the latest fashions.
C. They offer goods at acceptable prices.
D. They can offer a special discount.
3.Which of the following is NOT true about outlet stores?
A. You can purchase goods with excellent quality and reasonable prices.
B. They can offer goods from last year.
C. You will get goods with serious quality problems.
D. Their merchandise is always discounted below department store prices.
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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。
The last thing you want is a bad grade on a paper that took a lot of hard work and time. 1. .To be successful in school, you have to make sure you know what assignments you’re supposed to complete. And know exactly how and when you’re expected to complete each assignment. So, you need to talk with the teacher. 2.
You don’t have to become a person who looks stupid and follows the teacher around. 3. However, you should check in with your teacher every time he or she assigns a project that is new or unfamiliar.
You should also communicate with your teacher if you receive a poor grade unexpectedly. Teachers are humans, and they make mistakes. 4. Be polite. Your teacher will explain(and maybe appreciate the opportunity to fix any potential mistakes)
5. On test review day, pay attention and ask if there are any themes or patterns that are covered during the test period. Ask the teacher to explain any terms or exercises that aren’t absolutely clear to you.
A. What a nightmare!
B. But when should you talk to a teacher?
C. If the teacher provides an email address, use if often!
D. Don’t be a pest, and don’t’ call your teacher after dinnertime.
E. You don’t have to speak to the teacher at the end of every class.
F. If you don’t understand why your grade is low, go ask!
G. You should also ask questions any time a big test day is approaching.
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单词拼写
1.She has been on a d__________（饮食）for two weeks and has lost five pounds as a result.
2.I suggest every one of us b__________（呼吸）fresh air outside our homes every morning.
3.The continuous hot weather will a__________（影响）our physical and mental abilities.
4.Once you are a__________ （上瘾的）to smoking, you are not likely to get out of it.
5.The government has __________（采用）effective measures to provide enough jobs for the college graduates.
6.Parrots are good at __________（模仿）human speech.
7.Human will never be __________（取代）by robots. We are their masters forever.
8.All my friends made calls to me expressing their c__________（祝贺）on my being admitted to Macao University.
9.Teachers are a__________（争论）about whether students should see violence films.
10.He put on his coat and h__________（向...前进）for the door.
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A flock of hungry pigeons were flying across the sky in search of food. Having traveled a long distance, they felt tired and settled down on a tree. Just below the tree, they saw grains strewn (撒满) all over the ground. The pigeons were happy to have found enough food to eat. All the pigeons came down from the tree and started eating the grains. As they were doing so, a huge net fell on them and trapped them all.
The pigeons were taken aback(大吃一惊). They noticed a hunter sitting at a distance from the tree, a bow and arrow in hand. The pigeons realized it was the hunter who had trapped them in the net. The hunter got up and began to move towards the pigeons.
The leader of the pigeons spoke, “Friends, we are in great trouble. The hunter will catch us if we do not act swiftly in a few seconds. There is only one option available at this moment. Let all of us use our force together and fly up along with the net. If all of us use our force and fly together, we can fly carrying the net along with us. Let us start now.”
All the pigeons agreed with him and flew high carrying the net along with them. After traveling enough distance away from the hunter, the pigeons settled on a tree and carefully came out of the net one by one and thus escaped the evil design of the hunter.
1.Who strewed the grains over the ground?
A. A villager. B. The hunter.
C. The pigeon owner. D. The writer.
2.What does the underlined word “option” mean?
A. reason B. choice C. action D. opinion
3.How did the pigeons react when they got trapped?
A. They didn't know what to do.
B. They tried to fly in all directions.
C. They remained calm.
D. They decided to fight against the hunter.
4.This story wants to tell us that ________.
A. two heads are better than one
B. confidence will save everyone
C. teamwork can work wonders
D. actions speak louder than words
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完形填空
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Once upon, there were two traveling angels who stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was impolite and ________ to let the angels stay in the guest room. Instead, the angels were given a space in the ________ underground room. As they ________ their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the ________ and repaired it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel ________ ,"Things aren't always what they seem."
The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very ________ , but very kind farmer and his wife. ________ sharing what little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed ________ they could have a good night's rest. When the sun came up the next morning, the angels found the farmer and his wife in ________ . Their only cow, whose milk had been their only income, lay ________ in the field.
The younger angel was very angry and asked the older angel, "How could this ________ ? Why did you not watch out for the cow? The first man had ________ , yet you watched over his house," she accused. "The second family had little but was ________ to share everything, and you did not help."
"Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel replied. "When we ________ in the underground room, I noticed there was gold ________ in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so greedy and unwilling to ________ his good fortune, I asked God if I could ________ the wall so he couldn't find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmer's bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I asked God if the angel could take the cow______________ . You see, things aren't always what they seem. "
Sometimes this is exactly what happens when things don’t ________ the way they should. You need to ________ that every outcome is always to your advantage. You might not know it until some time later.
1.A.decided B. preferred C. agreed D. refused
2.A. cool B. cold C. warm D. comfortable
3.A. made B. set C. fixed D. decorated
4.A. ground B. ceiling C. wall D. window
5.A. screamed B. spoke C. sang D. replied
6.A. rich B. poor C. lucky D. fortunate
7.A. Before B. Since C. After D. When
8.A. where B. what C. why D. which
9.A. sweat B. tears C. power D. danger
10.A. happy B. disappointed C. alive D. dead
11.A. appear B. happen C. run D. operate
12.A. something B. nothing C. none D. everything
13.A. willing B. reluctant C. disgusting D. surprising
14.A. parked B. camped C. stayed D. remained
15.A. stored B. stolen C. robbed D. picked
16.A. divide B. show C. share D. Separate
17.A. crash B. erase C. smash D. seal
18.A. instead B. beyond C. away D. aside
19.A. turn in B. turn out C. turn to D. turn off
20.A. hope B. wish C. trust D. Suppose
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书面表达
假定你是李华，几天前收到美国朋友Jack 的e-mail, 告诉你他在北京大学主办的中文演讲比赛中得了一等奖，你给回复一封邮件，表示祝贺。要点如下：
1. 祝贺他获奖；
2. 希望继续互帮互学，向他学习英语，你帮 他学习中文；
3. 邀请他暑假期间来你家乡旅游，你来当向导.
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li Hua
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书面表达:
假定你是李华，最近你就高中生对网络使用的情况进行了调查并写一篇报道。请根据下面的要点提示对你的调查作简要介绍，发给报社。
要点提示：1.主要用途；
2.出现的问题；
注意：1、词数：100字左右；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3、文章开头已给出，不计入字数。
As we all know, the Internet is playing an important part in our daily life. Recently, I did a survey about how the students in my school make use of the Internet.
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He must have sensed that I ______ him. He suddenly glanced at me and said quietly, “Why are you staring at me like that?”
A. would look at B. looked at
C. was looking at D. am looking at
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