of one's own;on one's own of one's own“自己的 .常作定语.on one's own“独自地.独立地 .常作状语.如: We have a house of our own.我们自己有一座房屋. He directs the film on his own.他独自导演那部影片. 妙文赏析 A Bad Neighbor Mr.and Mrs.Wu were fed up with their neighbor. He was always borrowing things from them. “It's not right, Mr,Wu said to his wife one evening.“At some time or another that man thing. “You're quite right, hiswife replied,“and most of the thing he's never returned. “What i want to know, her husband said,“is why can't he buy the things he needs,like everyone else? “Because people like us are foolish enoughto lend him what he needs, she replied.“As long as we arewilling to lend,he'll keep on borrowing. “Then we'll never lend him anything again, Mr.Wu said.“The next time he asks to borrow something,I'll say no. “We must have a good reason for saying no, his wife said,“and we must always try to be polite to him.We don't want to make an enemy of the man. It was not long before their decision not to lend their neighbor anything ever again was put to the test. The next morning there was a knock on the door. Mr.Wu went to answer it. Their neighbor was standing there.Mr.Wu knew he was going to ask to borrow something,and was ready to refuse him politely. “Good morning, their neighbor said,“I'm sorry to trouble you,but I wonder if I could borrow your garden scissors. “I'm sorry, Mr.Wu said,“but I'm afraid my wife and I will be using them today.We'll be spending all day working in the garden. “Oh,I see, the neighbor said ,“in that case,may I borrow your golf clubs?You won't be needing them if you're working in the garden all day,will you? 思维体操 查看更多

 

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Steve, Adam, Jenny, Frank和Wendy就自己在学校或学习上遇到的困惑分别给Boy’s Life杂志写信,向编辑咨询。阅读下列编辑的回答(A、B、C、D、E和F)选出可以解答每个人疑问的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

1.Steve: One of my friends is always copying me.It’s getting really annoying, and I don’t know what to do.Help!

2.Adam: I did badly in school, so my dad switched me to another school to help me.What can I do to stay out of trouble at my new school? My mouth got me in trouble in the first place.

3.Jenny: Some kids are making fun of me because I’m in honors math and read 800-page books.Isn’t that something to be proud of?

 

4.Frank: I have a problem: I can’t socialize.I’m really shy, and I’m already a freshman in high school.Can you help me, please?

5.Wendy: I always make honor roll, but I’m going to high school next year.How can I manage this: keep up my A’s and B’s, and at the same time, do other after class activities I’m interested in.

A

B

A wise man once said, “It’s better to do a few things well than a lot of things poorly.” As you make the transition to a tougher workload, focus on maintaining a balance of schoolwork, scouting, other activities, friends, family and just the games you are enjoying playing.You may always think of this: we can learn things not only in classes, but outside of classes.You’ll be happier, not to mention more successful at the things you like.

If you’re having trouble keeping up, ask your teachers if they can recommend someone to tutor you for an hour after school.I know it sounds like torture, but trust me.I was struggling through math and eventually my mum made me get a tutor.I was very angry.But it turned out that with the tutor’s help, I could get through my work in an hour instead of three hours at home.So after a few weeks, I caught up with the rest of the class.

C

D

You should be flattered—he looks up to you.But I understand; it’s completely up-setting.My little sister went through a stage in which she constantly bought the same exact clothes as me.But after a few months she turned to someone else.Wait it out for a while, and your friend will probably discover his own sense of style.Then let him know you think he’s cool, especially he does his own thing.Your comment will spare him embarrassment, boost his self-esteem and, ultimately, get him to stop cloning around.

You’re right.Intelligence is a quality that everyone wants, and as you get older it’s going to be what people love and respect about you.And yet, just as hyper-social people need to make time for schoolwork, you might benefit from a little balance as well.In addition to exercising your brain with classes and books, exercise your spirit with music, sports, Scouts or other activities.Bonus: Some of those kids who laughed at you might someday realize how cool you actually are and shut up.

E

F

The fact that you recognize what the problem is and want to fix it is fantastic.Avoid becoming a regular in the schoolmaster’s office, and make a good first impression in the new place.This doesn’t mean you have to be a top student.Jus do your work, speak up in class when the teacher asks a question and seek extra help if your grades start to slip.And stay involved in after-class activities so that you can keep yourself too busy to get into trouble and help you burn off some of the energy that tends to land you in hot water.

A teacher once gave me this great advice: Prepare a conversation in your head before going into an uncomfortable social situation.It sounds like a lot of work, but it’s easy – and it works! For example, if you know you’re hiking a certain mountain with Scouts this weekend, go online and Google the area you’re hiking.Find an interesting or funny fact or two and talk about them when your troop is climbing up the mountain.As for the “cool” kids, forget them.Coolness runs out after high school.

 

 

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任务型阅读: 五个人在讲述自己的故事。下面是他们讲述故事的后述部分,阅读下面五个选项(A、B、C、D、和E),选出符合各自故事前述部分的最佳选项,选项中有一项是多余选项。

67. What I read is mainly about the history of sports. I don’t have much time for anything else, except that I like dancing a lot. Some people say I’m not very good at it, though. I’m happy I’m active, doing things instead of watching people do.

68. I’m particularly interested in current affairs. So I often choose the TV news. And sometimes watch the sports. In some ways I think I learn more than I did at school.

69. Our joy is not only due to the appreciation of his diligence, but also of his strong will. Now I feel happy because something in this boy’s heart moved me and made me know that we mainly depended on our own feet to stand up, not just others’ help.

70. However, all things went contrary (相反的) to my wishes. I was wrong, extremely wrong! What the so-called developed and prosperous city is only the mirage (海市蜃楼).

A.    Jonny’s Story

   About month ago, I heard that Johnny, one of my cousins, had got a high score and he could successfully enter a famous university in Shanghai. All of us felt very pleased for him. As you know, he has been an orphan (孤儿) since he was 3 years old.

B.    Eve’s Story

   I haven’t much interest in studying. To be honest, I don’t like reading very much, except for magazines and that sort of things. Just do light reading to kill the time. But I do enjoy TV. Not that I watch everything. In fact, I choose my programs very carefully.

C.    Zhang’s Story

   Once, I brought with great ideas to come to this city to realize my dreams. Everything in my eyes seemed to be perfect at that time and I thought that there would be nothing imperfect that would come into my life.

D.    Ted’s Story

   I’m a very active sort of person --- I simply love doing things. That’s why I enjoy sports so much. Actually I mean playing. I hardly ever watch them on TV, but I read quite a bit about them.

Ben’s Story

When I left school five years ago, I said to myself, “That’s it. No more learning for me. Now I can enjoy myself in the evening.” But about a year ago my boss said, “We’re going to get a computer in the near future.” What did he mean? I simply didn’t know.

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第二节任务型阅读 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

下列五个人想选择自己喜欢的电视节目观看。第61至65题是他们各自的情况介绍。阅读下面六则相关电视节目的描述(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项,并将答案写在答题卷上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

56. _________ Bob leads a quiet life in a small village, but that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.

57. _________ Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so this might be quite a good time to find out!

58. _________ Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.

59. _________ Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.

60. _________ Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to find a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.

A. TV1 7:20 pm Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Doggies Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.

B. TV3 9:00pm The popular science programme is back with the latest technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.

C. TV2 8:10pm Do you know what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme will take a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.

D. TV5 5:15 pm Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.

E. TV3 8:45pm If you’ve always wanted to cook, now your chance to learn is coming. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes(诀窍)step by step. This is repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from most good bookshops.

F. TV3 7:40 pm The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists. 

 

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第二节任务型阅读 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

下列五个人想选择自己喜欢的电视节目观看。第61至65题是他们各自的情况介绍。阅读下面六则相关电视节目的描述(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项,并将答案写在答题卷上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

56. _________ Bob leads a quiet life in a small village, but that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.

57. _________ Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so this might be quite a good time to find out!

58. _________ Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.

59. _________ Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.

60. _________ Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to find a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.

A. TV1 7:20 pm Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Doggies Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.

B. TV3 9:00pm The popular science programme is back with the latest technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.

C. TV2 8:10pm Do you know what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme will take a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.

D. TV5 5:15 pm Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.

E. TV3 8:45pm If you’ve always wanted to cook, now your chance to learn is coming. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes(诀窍)step by step. This is repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from most good bookshops.

F. TV3 7:40 pm The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists. 

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  Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask someone for a date?

  Many people are afraid to assert themselves(表现自己). Dr Alberti, author of “Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back”, think it's because their self-respect is low. “Our whole set-up is designed to make people distrust themselves,” says Alberti. “There's always'superior'around--a parent, a teacher, a boss--who knows better”. These superiors often gain when they chip away at your self-image.”

  But Alberti and other scientists are doing something to help people assert themselves. They offer “assertiveness training” courses--AT for short. In the AT course people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive(敢作敢为的)without hurting other people.

  In one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. A group taking an AT course will help the timid person to lose his fear. But AT uses an even stronger motive(动机)--the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels.

  Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-image. If someone you face is more “important” than you, you may feel less of a person. You start to doubt your own good sense.

  You go by the other person's label. But, why should you? AT says you can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do, you can learn to speak out.

(1) The problem the writer talks about is that ________.

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A.some people buy things they don't want

B.some people are afraid of speaking up for their rights

C.there are too many chiefs and not enough “Indians”

D.some people think too highly of themselves

(2) The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that ________.

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A.some people have a low self-image

B.there is always someone around who “knows better”

C.salesmen talk people into buying things they don't want

D.people don't share enough

(3) The effect of our set-up on people is often to ________.

[  ]

A.make them distrust themselves

B.make things more favourable for “superiors”

C.keep them from knowing as much as their “superiors” know

D.help them to learn to speak up for their rights

(4) AT is one solution to the problem in this passage. One thing AT doesn't do is ________.

[  ]

A.use the need of people to share

B.show people they have a right to be themselves

C.help people overcome fear

D.help people to assert themselves even if others suffer

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