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　 When my son was just learning to talk, I carried him around the house in my arms and pointed out things to him. “Look, David, a clock” He’d smile and point as I did and say “clock”. David was quick at connecting the shape of things to their words.

　 When my son was about four years old, I walked with him to the backyard. I knew that there was an ant colony under one of the slate stones in the walkway near the shed, so I said to David, “Come on. I want to show you something.”

　 As I showed David the ants that were crawling around the slate stone, he crouched down on his legs and looked with great intensity at the ants.

　 For days after that, David wanted to look under every rock in the garden, and we often found worms, ants and so on. I recognized that David loved to look at things closely and observe how things moved, and so I continued to point things out to him as he grew older: planes, cars, shells etc. David was a keen observer, and I just gave him the suggestions as to where to look.

　 Today David is a medical doctor at Columbia University Center. I did not know that David would someday be a doctor, someone who has to pay close attention to what he sees, and yet I felt compelled when he was a boy to encourage his enthusiasm for observation.

　 That is what teachers and parents do: encourage a child’s enthusiasm for a particular interest: music, swimming, art, reading. And we provide tools for the children. If a child likes to draw, give him brushes, pens, and paper. If a girl likes to tap on the table top, give her a drum. If a child wants to sing, give him a microphone and a Frank Sinatra recording.

55. The author wrote the passage to __________.

　 A. recall the happy times he spent with his son

　 B. tell us that children are full of curiosity

　 C. tell us how to let children love nature

　 D. advise us to develop children’s interest or talent

56. The author showed David the ants to _______.

A. prevent him from becoming bored

B. develop his enthusiasm for observation

C. teach him some new words

D. arouse his interest in creatures

57. Which of the following can best describe the author’s viewpoint?

　 A. Make children have their own hobbies.

　 B. Teach children to be independent as soon as possible.

　 C. Satisfy children’s interest by possible means

　 D. Hobbies can determine one’s future

58. The underlined word “intensity” in the third paragraph probably means “_______”.

　 A. hatred　　　　　　 B. fear　　　　　　 C. curiosity　　　　 D. doubt

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　 When my son was just learning to talk, I carried him around the house in my arms and pointed out things to him. “Look, David, a clock” He’d smile and point as I did and say “clock”. David was quick at connecting the shape of things to their words.

　 When my son was about four years old, I walked with him to the backyard. I knew that there was an ant colony under one of the slate stones in the walkway near the shed, so I said to David, “Come on. I want to show you something.”

　 As I showed David the ants that were crawling around the slate stone, he crouched down on his legs and looked with great intensity at the ants.

　 For days after that, David wanted to look under every rock in the garden, and we often found worms, ants and so on. I recognized that David loved to look at things closely and observe how things moved, and so I continued to point things out to him as he grew older: planes, cars, shells etc. David was a keen observer, and I just gave him the suggestions as to where to look.

　 Today David is a medical doctor at Columbia University Center. I did not know that David would someday be a doctor, someone who has to pay close attention to what he sees, and yet I felt compelled when he was a boy to encourage his enthusiasm for observation.

　 That is what teachers and parents do: encourage a child’s enthusiasm for a particular interest: music, swimming, art, reading. And we provide tools for the children. If a child likes to draw, give him brushes, pens, and paper. If a girl likes to tap on the table top, give her a drum. If a child wants to sing, give him a microphone and a Frank Sinatra recording.

55. The author wrote the passage to __________.

　 A. recall the happy times he spent with his son

　 B. tell us that children are full of curiosity

　 C. tell us how to let children love nature

　 D. advise us to develop children’s interest or talent

56. The author showed David the ants to _______.

A. prevent him from becoming bored

B. develop his enthusiasm for observation

C. teach him some new words

D. arouse his interest in creatures

57. Which of the following can best describe the author’s viewpoint?

　 A. Make children have their own hobbies.

　 B. Teach children to be independent as soon as possible.

　 C. Satisfy children’s interest by possible means

　 D. Hobbies can determine one’s future

58. The underlined word “intensity” in the third paragraph probably means “_______”.

　 A. hatred　　　　　　 B. fear　　　　　　 C. curiosity　　　　 D. doubt

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“Is there anything else you need, honey?” my dad asked me as he put the twenty-dollar bills in my hand. I was traveling back home from a family visit. and after treating me to breakfast and filling my car with gas, it was obvious that my dad wanted to make sure that I would be okay on the road.

“No. Dad．You’ve done so much already. Thank you!” I was overwhelmed once again by his kind acts of providing everything I needed, despite the fact I just turned 40. Yet I realize that in my father’s eyes, I will always be his little girl. He takes deep pleasure in knowing his children are all right. Now that he has enough money, he loves to give whenever he sees a need.

But this was not always the case. Divorced from my mother when I was 11,my dad couldn’t be around his kids as often as he would have liked. Money was also tight; even weekend visits were rare. However, my dad stayed in constant communication with us and made sure he was involved in our lives. Though he couldn’t always be there in person, I knew he was only a phone call away. I could always count on that.

Even now，almost 30 years later, I treasure knowing that I can pick up the phone and call Dad，and he’ll be there for me. I have a wonderful husband, but that hasn’t changed how Dad sees me. I'm still his child and he loves to see that my needs are met.

I remember a time when I was shopping in a hardware store(五金店)with Dad. I mentioned my plans to paint one wall in my house. Well, that’s all it took for Dad to take action．By the time I got to the checkout line, all the supplies I picked out were put out of my hands and placed with things he bought.

Then there was the time when I took him with me to do some grocery shopping for just a few “items”. By the time we were finished, my shopping cart was full of groceries from every shelf in the store! My sister and I joke that if you don't want Dad to buy it for you, avoid even mentioning you want something.

56.The author demonstrates her father's love for her mainly by .

A．examples B．comparision C．persuasion D．argument

57.Which of the following is not TRUE?

A．The author’s father was divorced when she was 11.

B．Now the father's economic condition is satisfying.

C．The father has a great sense of responsibility.

D．After the author got married, her father no longer get himself involved in her life．

58.The authors’ two shopping experiences with father show .

A．father paid little attention to money

B．father was quick in action

C．father paid great attention to his children’s needs

D．father loved going shopping very much

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Six Secrets of High-Energy People

　　There’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels．Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds．“I just can’t get started．” People say．But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack．Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet．But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history．I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body．

　　What you’re seeking is not physical energy．It’s emotional energy．Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply．We work too hard．We have family obligations(义务)．We encounter(遭遇)emergencies and personal crises．No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue(疲劳), a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit．

　　And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives．Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor(活力)．Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit．Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write．But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share．It was emotional energy that helped her succeed．

　　Unlike physical energy, which is finite(有限的)and diminishes(减少)with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing．So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive．You must take action．Here are six practical strategies that work．

　　1．Do something new．

　　Very little that’s new occurs in our lives．The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge：It’s like a tire with a slow leak．You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat．It’s up to you to plug the leak－even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life．That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago．

　　Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline－a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives．Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes．She joined a gym in the next town．She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts．Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business．

　　Here’s a challenge：If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it．Try a dish you’ve never eaten．Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out．You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy．

　　2．Reclaim life’s meaning．

　　So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale(厌倦的)．

　　The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it．A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking．“I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something．” she says．“But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life．” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children．In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning．

　　3．Put yourself in the fun zone．

　　Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived．High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation．A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients．“I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says．“It’s a challenge－and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun．”

　　We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this：If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly．

　　4．Bid farewell to guilt and regret．

　　Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain．But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward．While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened in the past, nothing can change that．Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present．

　　5．Make up your mind．

　　Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short．Will it look stylish－or too extreme? You endlessly think it over．Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain．Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives．Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back．

　　6．Give to get．

　　Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality：the more you give, the more you get back．This is the difference between emotional and physical energy．With the latter．You have to get it to be able to give it．With the former, however, you get it by giving it．

　　Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, and then listen to the reply．Be the one who hears．Most of us also need to smile more often．If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship．Finally, help another person－and make the help real, concrete．Give a massage to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work．Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient．

　　After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?

(1)

The energy crisis in America discussed here mainly refers to a shortage of _________．
[　　]
A．	fossil fuels
B．	physical energy
C．	emotional energy
D．	natural energy

(2)

Laura Hillenbrand is an example quoted to show how _________ in life．
[　　]
A．	physical energy can contribute to one’s unsuccess
B．	emotional energy can contribute to one’s unsuccess
C．	physical energy can contribute to one’s success
D．	emotional energy can contribute to one’s success

(3)

The author believes emotional energy is _________．
[　　]
A．	inherited and genetically determined
B．	not inherited and genetically determined
C．	related to inherited and genes
D．	related to inherited and upbringing

(4)

Even small changes people make in their lives _________ their emotional energy．
[　　]
A．	can help increase
B．	cannot help increase
C．	can help control
D．	cannot help control

(5)

Ivy filled her life with meaning by launching a program to _________．
[　　]
A．	help herself
B．	teach herself
C．	help poor children
D．	teach poor children

(6)

The real-estate broker the author knows enjoyed _________．
[　　]
A．	redecorating the houses
B．	mentally redecorating the houses
C．	the same day-to-day work
D．	defining fun differently

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     Most people will answer a ringing phone. Usually you don't know who is phoning or how urgent
their business is, so a ringing phone is difficult to ignore. In one experiment, a researcher wrote down
the numbers of several public phones in stations and airports. Then he called the numbers. Someone
nearly always answered. When he asked why, people usually said, "Because it rang."
     A few years ago in New Jersey, a man with a rifle killed 13 people. Armed police surrounded his
house but he refused to come out. A reporter found out the phone number of the house and called.
The man put down his rifle and answered the phone. "What do you want?" he said, "I'm really busy
right now."
     Imagine you're at work and the phone is ringing in someone else's office. Do you answer it or not?
In one survey on telephone use, 51% of participants told researches that they did. We can't ignore the
phone and for the reason, it forces its way into our lives. It interrupts what we are doing and on top of
that, the caller is often someone we don't really want to talk to. However, in the survey, 58% said they
never took the phone off the hook, and 67% didn't mind if someone called during a television programme. For 44% it wasn't a problem if someone rang during a meal, while only 28% were annoyed or upset.
If someone phoned in the middle of the night, 40% told researchers that they got nervous or frightened,
while around 30% got angry.
      Of course, when someone is really annoying, you can choose to hang up on him/her. This is in fact
one of the rudest things you can do on the phone, but 79% said they were prepared to do it in some
cases. Only 6% told researchers they never hung up on people.

1. In the experiment, people answered the researcher's phone _______.

A. for fear that it was urgent
B. in order to help him gather the data
C. to test the function of the phone
D. to show their interest in the survey

2. The gunman answered the phone because _____.

A. he decided not to give up his resistance to the police
B. he tended to answer a ringing phone
C. he wanted to tell the reporter that he was too busy to offer any information
D. he intended to be friendly with the media

3. According to Para.3, most people _____ when they were doing their work or watching television.

A. minded the ringing of the phone
B. couldn't ignore the phone
C. refused to answer the phone in someone else's office
D. kept the phone ringing

4. What is implied by the sentence "79% said they were prepared to do it in some cases"(in the
last paragraph)?

A. They were annoyed by the rude callers.
B. They were prepared to punish those rude callers.
C. They were going to hang up on annoying phones.
D. They also agreed that it was a rude thing to hang up on others.

5. The purpose of the survey is to find out _____.

A. how the phone interrupts people's work
B. what role the phone plays in people's lives
C. why people mind a ringing phone sometimes
D. when the phone communication is more welcome

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