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Why are so many people so afraid of failure? Quite simple because no one tells us how to fail so that failure becomes an experience that will lead to growth .We forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to failure.  

Most parents work hard at either preventing failure or protecting their chidren from the knowledge that they have failed. One way is to lower standards. A mother describes her child’s hastily made table as “perfect”,even though it wobbles(摇晃)on uneven legs. Another way is to shift blame. If John fails science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.  

 The trouble with faiure prevention devices is that they leave a child unequipped for life in the real word . The young needno one can win all the time—and that it is possible to enjoy a game even when you don’t win. A child who’s not invited to a birthday party, who doesn’s  make the honor roll or the baseball team, feels terrible, of course, But parents should not offer a quick consolation(安慰)prize or say, “It doesn’t matter” because it does. The young should be allowed to allowed to experience disappointment and be helped to master it.  

 Failure is never pleasurable. It hurts adults and child alike. But it can make a positive contribution to your life once you learn to use it. Step one is to ask “why did  I  fail?”Resist the natural impulse to balme someone else. Ask yourself what you did wrong and how you can improve .If someone else can help, don’t be shy about inquiring. to learn that no one can be best at everying.

1. This passage mainly tells us about ___________.

A. the reason why people fail             B how to fail

C the ways to prevent failures             D the importance of facing failures

2. The second paragraph tells us ____. 
　　A. how a mother praised her children 
　　B. two ways of failure prevention most parents used when their children fail 
　　C. how to shift blame 
　　D. parents should blame their children at the proper time 

3 When the writer says “every person has the right to fail”, he means “__________--”

A the world is full of failures           B everyone makes mistakes

C failures are not common in our lives   D no one can grow up without failures

4 By saying “protecting their children from the knowledge that they have failed”. The writer means that most parents try their best__________

A to let their children know that they won’t fail.

B to teach their children about the knowledge of failure

C to provide their children with the knowledge against failure .

D to keep their children from realizing that they failed.

5 According to the passage , if you are facing failure ,you should _________

A blame someone else          B face it yourself and not ask others for help

C forget it as soon as possible    D think it over and find ways to improve it

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Jane’s mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark, which just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a1 life. Mother was very carful about spending money. 2Jane didn’t understand her. Every day Mother was busy with her 3 while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy themselves.

One day, Mother realized Jane was unhappy and even 4to her, so she decided to go 5 with Jane to make Jane happy.

On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were 6in white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. He said7there was an accident, they might be easily 8 in their ski clothes. Mother couldn’t9them, so she refused.

Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the10 when suddenly the snowfield began to 11. It was the snowslide(雪崩). They ran a long way and 12the snowslide finally, but they couldn’t find their way. Later, a helicopter was flying above, 13people on it couldn’t see or hear them. Jane was 14because she had hurt her head seriously and 15 dropped on the snow. Just then an idea struck Mother. She pierced (刺破) her wrist 16 and then bright red blood dropped down on the snowfield. A red SOS was on the snow. At last Jane 17 , but Mother died.

Every time I 18the blood dropping onto the snowfield, I feel 19. I believe anyone who hears the tragedy will 20 Mother for her selfless love to her daughter.

1.A. happy B. healthy C. busy D. meaningful

2. A. Moreover B. However C. Anyway D. Though

3. A. writing B. housework C. work D. research

4. A. unfriendly B. loyal C. kind D. cruel

5. A. skating B. dancing C. hiking D. skiing

6. A. all B. both C. either D. every

7. A. now that B. in case C. as though D. even if

8. A. searched B. examined C. found D. caught

9. A. pay B. manage C. afford D. stand

10. A. mountain B. farmland C. playground D. snowfield

11. A. change t B. mel C. shake D. jump

12. A. escaped B. passed C. experienced D. overcame

13. A. but B. so C. since D. while

14. A. in despair B. in danger C. in peace D. in ruins

15. A. hair B. blood C. tears D. jewels

16. A. carefully B. slowly C. immediately D. hardly

17.A. cried B. died C. woke D. survived

18. A. find out B. think of C. suffer from D. come across

19. A. satisfied B. curious C. anxious D. painful

20. A. admire B. envy C. reward D. thank

After graduation, he took all works to London _______ get a good job there .

         A so that     B in order that     C in order to    D as to

The other day he ran across one of his friends on the street , whom he ______for ages.

A didn’t see B hasn’t seen

C hadn’t seen D doesn’t see

The reason ___ _ he changed his mind is___ _ he would not like to get into trouble.

A for what ; that B why; that

C for which; because D which ; that

Only when he went abroad ___ the importance of learning foreign languages.

A he realized B did he realize

C he did realize D he had realized

——He failed the exam again.

—— He_____ his teacher’s advice.

A should not have followed B should not follow

C should follow D should have follow

Do you think _____ true that _____ is hard work that leads to success?

         A it / it        B it / what     C that / it      D what / which

The kind lady devoted all her life to ______ those homeless children .

         A help        B helping      C being  helped   D be helped

It is known ______ us that tigers belong to the cat family .

         A with       B by          C to             D at