How to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They'll say, "This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it."

　　 Of course not! You don't have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors.

　　 I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows.

　　 Huh! Is this what she calls "doing her best"? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting(运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.

　　 Remember that you reap what you sow. You just don't sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Don’t expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don't just regard it as a temporary setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It's not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.

If someone's life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit ) there, do something to improve your life.

41. According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life ____________.

A. doesn't need improving　　　　　　　 B. couldn't be improved　

C. will be better some day　　　　　　　 D. will be worse in the future

42. What does the author think of the woman's life?

A. positive　　　　 B. satisfying　　　 C. colorful　　　　 D. passive

43. Which of the following statements is the author's opinion?

A. Your temporary problem is not discouraging.　　

B. Your luck can be changed by your efforts

C. You can only achieve success when God wills it.　

D. You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.

44. In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _____________.

A. positive action B. positive thinking　

C. hope for the best D. intention to succeed

45. The text is mainly written to advise you to ____________.

A. understand yourself B. improve your life 　

C. believe in yourself D. change your normal way

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

That’s of great importance,_________?

A. isn’t it　 　 B. isn’t that　

C. isn’t this　 　D. is this

 

If you haven’t seen or heard anything about Road Rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have most likely encountered aggressive driving or Road Rage recently if you drive at all.

　 While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 4,1907 people died on the highway last year. Of those deaths, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behaviour.

　 Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have certain theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of the cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space.; and the problem is magnified in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, street levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell Road Rage.

　 You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!

　 Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are susceptible (easily influenced) to Road Rage, the key to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.

72. The first sentence in Para 1 implies that__________.

　 A. one may be angered by media reports and wants to avoid them.

　 B. the media coined the term “Road Rage” only a few months ago.

　 C. Road Rage has received much media coverage in the last few months.

　 D. people not interested in the media know little about recent happenings

73. The underlined “spell” in Para3 means___________.

　 A. relieve　　 B. cause　　 C. spread　　　　 D. prevent

74. Which of the following characterizes aggressive driving?

　 A. Talking while driving.　　　　　　　 B. Driving at high speed.

C. Sounding the horn when passing.　　 D. Shouting at another driver.

75. The last paragraph is intended to ___________.

　 A. tell people how to deal with Road Rage.　　　　

B. inform people how aggressive drivers could be.

　 C. show people how to control themselves when angry.

D. warn people against eye contact with another driver