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When I was young, I wanted to be a model, so when a national competition was nearby, I asked my parents to take me for an audition(试演) and they agreed, I was selected and told I had potential. They said that for only $900 I could attend a weekend event that a number of the most famous modeling agenies(中介) from around the world would attend. At 13, my hopes of fame and fortune(名利) clouded my judgment and I begged my parents to let me go. We have never been rich, but they saw my enthusiasm and at last they agreed.
I imagined being signed by some famous model companies. For .months, any boredom or disappointment that I faced disappeared because I knew I would soon have the chance to be a real model. I thought I would appear in the covers of famous magazines!
Of course, I wasn't signed, but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to 5'9' (about 1.75 meters) I could be a success. I sprayed for a growth spurt(冲刺) because I could not imagine giving up my dream. I met with a local modeling agency and the agent required $500 for classes, $500 for a photo shoot(拍摄), and $300 for other fees. My parents only agreed after hours and hours of my begging.
The agency sent me out on a few auditions but with every day I did not receive a call, I grew more disappointed. The final chance came in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modeling. There was an open call(公开挑it) in New York City. We spent hours driving and spent another few hours waiting, only to be told that I was too short, I could hardly stand it.
Years later, I realize that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didn't actually love modeling, just the idea of it.1 wanted to be special and I naively(天真地)decided to reach an impossible goal. The experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future.
1.The author wanted to be a model, because_______.
A．she won a national contest
B．she wanted to be famous and rich
C．she was urged by some modeling agencies
D．she had full potential to be a successful model
2.The author's parents' attitude toward her dream is_______.
A．encouraging B．doubtful C．worried D．excited
3.The author finally stopped dreaming to become a model mainly because_______.
A．her parents were strongly against it
B．she realized that it was impossible for her.
C．even a local modeling agency turned her down
D．she realized that she didn't actually love the idea of modeling
4.From her experience of struggling to be a model, the author learned that
A．where there is a will there is a way
B．being a model is not so easy
C．we should have our own judgment and should not just follow others
D．we might set unpractical goals but the experiences can help us grow.
I am a professor of sports and exercise so I often deal with nervousness in my research with sports people. Actually, most people experience nervousness at some time or another.
If you are feeling anxious, my advice is to first find the cause or causes. Make s list of those things that are making you nervous and work out which ones you can do something about. Focus all of your efforts on managing the causes that you can control.
Most people cannot tell the difference between controllable(可控制的) and uncontrollable causes, so things they can’s control become a big reason for nervousness. Dealing with this is very important if people want to keep a healthy mind.
Simply try to accept the uncontrollable causes of nervousness. You might be worried about the weather on a big day, an accident or an attack on the train, or perhaps just things that other people are doing at work. The results may be very important but there is still no use worrying because you can’t control any of these things. Accept that you can’t control everything. Once you understand this, it becomes easier not to worry.
If a situation, such as swimming, is causing you to be anxious, try to face it as often as possible so that you can get used to it.
It can often help to think about yourself doing the thing that makes you nervous—then close your eyes and imagine it going well. Imagine how the flight or job interview is going to happen so that you can get used to it. This will help you understand that the thing you fear most is probably not going to happen.
1.Who wrote this passage?
A. A reporter. B. A sportsman. C. A patient. D. A professor.
2.The writer thinks there is no use worrying about some causes of nervousness because____.
A. most are not very important
B. they are not the real causes of the problem
C. they cannot be controlled by people
D. it’s better to deal with one cause at a time
3. If swimming makes you nervous, what should you do according to the writer?
A. Go swimming often to get used to it.
B. Avoid going to the swimming pool.
C. Find a swimming teacher.
D. Imagine watching others swim.
4.What is true about nervousness according to the passage?
A. It usually has only one cause.
B. It is usually caused by people.
C. People can easily manage it.
D. Most people suffer from it.
5. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To introduce the writer’s sports experience.
B. To advise on how to deal with nervousness.
C. To help people remember their fears.
D. To explain the dangers of nervousness.
“Would you tell me which way I should go from here?” asked Alice.
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat.
“I really don’t care where” replied Alice.
“Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
--- from “ Alice in Wonderland ”
My name is David. And I have a brother called Mike.
One day, my brother called me and asked me for some advice. He was trying to decide between two job offers:
Job 1 – The first job was your typical 40 hour a week “office” job.
Job 2 – The second job was more of a career in the insurance industry(保险业), where he would start at the bottom, and after many years and many long hours eventually rise to the top (if he was good).
The second job did not pay as well as the first job (at the beginning), but the pay-off of the second job (in the future) was much greater than the first job. So which job should my brother take? Well the answer is…it depends.
Just like the Cat was trying to tell Alice, which road you take depends a great deal on where you want to end up.
Begin with the End in Mind
I asked my brother what was his life’s purpose. He said his purpose was to “teach,” but he wanted to make a lot of money first. I told my brother to forget about the money, and I advised him to focus on his purpose. I then asked him which job best supported his end result of “teaching.” He said the first job best supported his goal because he would only have to work 40 hours a week, which would give him spare time to teach. He continued on to say, “but if I take job number two, I can work hard and make more money, then I can retire early and “teach” later in life.” I again advised him to “focus” on his purpose, not money. Things don’t end wrong, they begin wrong!
You Can’t Ride Two Horses Well
It would be very difficult to have a successful teaching career while you’re working 70-80 hours a week in the insurance business; no one can ride two horses well. As they say, you can do anything, but not everything. I advised him to get started today by choosing the job that best supported that decision.
Tomorrow Never Comes
My brother was thinking that he could always start teaching later in life, but the reality is, tomorrow never comes. Unless you decide right now to follow your feelings, they will probably never be completed. You only live once, don’t go to the end of your life with one regret.
The Money Will Come
My brother seemed to be overly concerned with making money. I told him not to be anxious about making money. You will always have greater money when you’re doing what you love.
In a word, whenever you’re at a cross-road, be sure to make the decision that best supports the goal of your life. If you do, then you will be well on your way.
1. Mike ___________ David one day.
A. visited B. met C. made a telephone call to D. found
2. Mike was trying to ____________.
A. look for a job B. start a career
C. wok in an office D. decide between two job offers
3.As for the life’s purpose, Mike ______________.
A. wanted to teach first B. wanted to make a lot of money first
C. wanted to work in the insurance industry D. wanted to work 40 hours a day
4. You Can’t Ride Two Horses Well means _____________.
A. you’d better have two horses
B. you can only ride one horse well
C. you can do everything well.
D. you can’t do two things well at the same time
5. The best title of the passage is ______________.
A. How to choose a better job
B. It is more important to begin than to end
C. How to make a better decision
D. Make more money because tomorrow never comes
At the World Expo Shanghai 2010, you will be able to see the world in just one day.
The World Expo (short for “exposition”) is the third largest world event after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Countries build pavilions(展示馆) at the Expo, showing off technologies and cultures with colorful exhibitions and performances.
People can experience the most advanced technologies at the World Expo. Throughout history, many new inventions have made their debuts(样品) at the World Expo, including the TV, telephone and even the ice cream cone.
But the Expo is not just a trade fair(商品交易会). It’s a platform(平台) for cultural exchange, bringing people closer to the rest of the world.
For example, at the Shanghai Expo, couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. Thailand will let visitors walk into its emperor’s palace. Visitors to the Austria Pavilion will have the chance to experience the snow-capped mountains of the country.
Many countries have also decided to bring their national treasures to the event.
Since the 1993 Expo in Chicago, the World Expo began to focus on one theme. It changed from a show into a community event. Visitors are invited to help solve global issues, such as environmental problems.
The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better city, better life”. It will call on the world to solve the problems human beings face as a result of urbanization(城市化). In the future, more and more people may care about protecting the places they live in.
【小题1】Countries build pavilions to show us ______ with colorful exhibitions and performances.
| A．the Olympic games | B．the FIFA World Cup |
| C．technologies and cultures | D．many cities |
| A．科技展示 | B．文化交流 | C．科技交流 | D．自由买卖 |
| A．People can experience the most advanced technologies. |
| B．Couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. |
| C．Visitors can walk into the emperor’s palace of Thailand. |
| D．Australia Pavilion will let the visitors experience the snow-capped mountains of the country. |
| A．In 1990. | B．In 1993. | C．In 1998. | D．In 2010. |
| A．One world, one dream. | B．Better world, better life. |
| C．Better city, better life. | D．One world, one family. |
“Would you tell me which way I should go from here?” asked Alice.
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat.
“I really don’t care where” replied Alice.
“Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
--- from “ Alice in Wonderland ”
My name is David. And I have a brother called Mike.
One day, my brother called me and asked me for some advice. He was trying to decide between two job offers:
Job 1 – The first job was your typical 40 hour a week “office” job.
Job 2 – The second job was more of a career in the insurance industry(保险业), where he would start at the bottom, and after many years and many long hours eventually rise to the top (if he was good).
The second job did not pay as well as the first job (at the beginning), but the pay-off of the second job (in the future) was much greater than the first job. So which job should my brother take? Well the answer is…it depends.
Just like the Cat was trying to tell Alice, which road you take depends a great deal on where you want to end up.
Begin with the End in Mind
I asked my brother what was his life’s purpose. He said his purpose was to “teach,” but he wanted to make a lot of money first. I told my brother to forget about the money, and I advised him to focus on his purpose. I then asked him which job best supported his end result of “teaching.” He said the first job best supported his goal because he would only have to work 40 hours a week, which would give him spare time to teach. He continued on to say, “but if I take job number two, I can work hard and make more money, then I can retire early and “teach” later in life.” I again advised him to “focus” on his purpose, not money. Things don’t end wrong, they begin wrong!
You Can’t Ride Two Horses Well
It would be very difficult to have a successful teaching career while you’re working 70-80 hours a week in the insurance business; no one can ride two horses well. As they say, you can do anything, but not everything. I advised him to get started today by choosing the job that best supported that decision.
Tomorrow Never Comes
My brother was thinking that he could always start teaching later in life, but the reality is, tomorrow never comes. Unless you decide right now to follow your feelings, they will probably never be completed. You only live once, don’t go to the end of your life with one regret.
The Money Will Come
My brother seemed to be overly concerned with making money. I told him not to be anxious about making money. You will always have greater money when you’re doing what you love.
In a word, whenever you’re at a cross-road, be sure to make the decision that best supports the goal of your life. If you do, then you will be well on your way.
【小题1】 Mike ___________ David one day.
| A．visited | B．met | C．made a telephone call to | D．found |
| A．look for a job | B．start a career |
| C．wok in an office | D．decide between two job offers |
| A．wanted to teach first | B．wanted to make a lot of money first |
| C．wanted to work in the insurance industry | D．wanted to work 40 hours a day |
| A．you’d better have two horses |
| B．you can only ride one horse well |
| C．you can do everything well. |
| D．you can’t do two things well at the same time |
| A．How to choose a better job |
| B．It is more important to begin than to end |
| C．How to make a better decision |
| D．Make more money because tomorrow never comes |
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