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阅读理解。     There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth
and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the
different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
     People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of
conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the
cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore,
they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend many people,
and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy
persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up
by imitation (模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may
be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little
warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
      Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on
deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats
them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper
and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune,
nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they
bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize
their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without
worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any
contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when
one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.1. People who are unhappy _______.A. always consider things differently from others
B. usually are affected by the results of certain things
C. usually misunderstand what others think or say
D. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things2. The underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 "sour the pleasure of society" most probably means "__"A. have a good taste with social life
B. make others unhappy
C. tend to scold others openly
D. enjoy the pleasure of life 3. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. we should pity all such unhappy people
B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness
D. unhappy people cannot understand happy persons 4. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should __.A. prevent any communication with them
B. show no respect and politeness to them
C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects
D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes 5. In this passage, the writer mainly _______.A. describes two types of people
B. laughs at the unhappy people
C. suggests the unhappy people should get rid of the habits of unhappiness
D. tells people how to be happy in life
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试题【阅读理解。     There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal d】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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信息匹配。
     请阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。     以下是书本信息:
     A. British Life by Anne Collins[
    What"s everyday life for people in Britain? Why do they talk about the weather so much? This book
will tell you everything you want to know about the interesting and traditional country.
     B. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare
    A sad story of two lovers. The two lovers began their secret love, but their families didn"t know. It"s
one of the famous plays written by Shakespeare in the literature history.
    C. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
    Robert Langdon, the hero of Da Vinci Code, which is another history thriller, tried to solve the mystery of a century-old underground organization and save the Vatican from a tomb. If you are not brave enough, don"t read it alone at night.This is the ancient mystery.
     D. Happy Christmas by John Escott
    This is a book, but looks like a magazine. It is made out of different sections. You can learn about the
history and traditions of the western-style holidays and something else like the way of making traditional
food and games.
     A.The Beatles by Paul Shipton
    John, Paul, George and Ringo: four young men from England were the most well-known and some of
the best musicians of the 1960s. They formed the Beatles, and their music is still popular today.
     F. Silver Bells by Luanne Rice
    A sweet love story happening on Christmas. Chris Byne, a farmer who sold his Christmas trees on the
streets on New York, one day met Cathy Tierney, a librarian who lost her husband on Christmas Eve
three years before.So a new love and a new hop started lasting a lifetime.
以下是购书者的信息,请匹配购书者的信息与它们所对应的书本:
1. Randy: Christmas is coming.Randy wants to know all information about it, such as the games, the
food, the stories, the music and the movies.
2. Amy: Amy has many romantic dreams.She always believes she can find her Mr. Right like the girls
in the fairy stories. So she is crazy about the books with good endings only. Now she begins to bury
herself in the book like that.
3. Vince: Vince, as the head of his own band, is able to play all kinds of musical instruments. But he
dreams of becoming musician like John Lennon, a famous singer from a rock band.Therefore, he wants
to search for a book on him.
4. Alan: Mystery and adventure are always boys" dreams. Alan, one of the boys, especially prefers the
ncient ones because he always regards himself as a big man with super power, but not a small boy.
5. Lin Jie: Lin Jie, a student studying English in a university, will go to England to continue his further
education. So he wants to find more information about the country he will study in.
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阅读理解。      City buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and pay the fare as you get on. The
fare per ride is $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for senior citizens. The fare may be paid by cash, bus pass or
multiple passes. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot (夹缝) at the top of the fare box.
Remember that bills are not accepted and drivers cannot make change for riders.
     When you wish to get off the bus, please notify(告知)the driver in advance by pressing one of the
buttons provided throughout the bus for this purpose. The bus may pass bus stops without stopping if no
one is getting off or waiting to get on.
     There are five subway lines in the city. The fare is set at five rates from $2.00 to $3.50 according to
the number of predetermined "price zones" traveled. To purchase the appropriate ticket, please check the
fare on the boards installed above the ticket-selling machines in each subway station.
     Pass through the automated ticket gates by inserting the ticket into the slot. When getting off the
subway at a station beyond the validity (有效) of the ticket, pay the additional fare at a fare-adjustment
machine. 1. What is the lowest cost of a subway ride for an adult? A. $1.00.        
B. $1.50.      
C. $2.00.        
D. $3.50. 2. How can a rider determine the fare of a subway ride? A. It is automatically determined.                
B. It is always $2.00
C. Fare-adjustment machines determine the fare.  
D. All fares are posted. 3. Bus riders can NOT use _________. A. change       
B. bills        
C. a bus pass    
D. a multiple pass 4. According to the information, all bus riders should _________. A. exit from the back door
B. let the driver know in advance if they want to get off
C. ask the driver for change
D. pay according to a "price zone" 5. This text mainly tells us _________. A. how to use city buses and subways
B. how convenient city buses and subways are
C. how to pay the fare for city buses and subways
D. how well city buses and subways are equipped
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阅读理解。     Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler (跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men"s 60-meter hurdles.
     Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medalist this time.
     "Karaoke! That"s what I"m going to do. I"m going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson," said Liu after clocking 7.25 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).
     "Frankly speaking, I didn"t think I was in the shape to win a medal," Liu said. "On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew   British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he"s the world record holder indoors and out."
     "There was also Cuba"s reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States."  It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth.
     Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory(光荣) in Paris later this year.
     "There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can"t get a medal," he said. Liu"s success here marks his rapid transition (转变) into the senior ranks.
     "The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful," said Liu.
     They might have to be even more accommodating (乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.
1. The first sentence "Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days..." means "________". A. Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days
B. Asian athletes haven"t any achievements in the first two days
C. Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents
D. Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days 2. The underlined sentence means "________". A. I was not satisfied with my performances
B. winning a medal can"t show what I have done
C. I didn"t think I was able to win a medal
D. I haven"t told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles 3. Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year. A. is busy preparing for
B. has great pressure on
C. is more confident of his ability in
D. pays little attention to 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England.
B. Liu Xiang was the first Asian medalist to get a world indoor medal.
C. Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover.
D. Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university. 5. Of the following persons, who hasn"t got a medal in the World Indoor Championship? A. Garcia.    
B. Allen Johnson.    
C. Liu Xiang.    
D. Michael Jackson.
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信息匹配。
首先请阅读以下花语:     A.Red Roses
     Red roses, as we think of them today, are the traditional symbol for love and romance and a
time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection, so a
bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special. For the
budding relationship, a red rose bouquet can also signal the beginning of romantic intentions. They can
send a message of commitment and an invitation to take the next step.
     B.Carnations (康乃馨)
     The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. Like many other flowers,
different messages can also be expressed with the flower"s different color varieties. Light red carnations,
for example, are often used to convey admiration, whereas pink carnations are often given as a sign of
gratitude. Today carnations are worn and gifted worldwide on Mothers Day and have become symbolic
of purity, strength and endurance of motherhood.As a custom pink carnations are worn to honor living
mothers and white carnations for the deceased mothers.
     C.Chrysanthemums(菊花)
     Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.
It was named from the Greek prefix chrys-, which means golden (the color of the original flowers),
and -anthemion, meaning flower. Chrysanthemums can be yellow, white or even bright red. Many flower
forms are available, spoon-shaped, threadlike or spiderlike. With its special meaning "Rest" associated
with them, chrysanthemums are one of the traditional funeral flowers which you can even convey your
sincere feelings for the dead.
     D.Sunflowers
     Sunflowers turn their heads towards the sun and this is how they got their common name. They
originated in Central and South America. Sunflowers are not only pretty to look at but sunflower seeds
are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E - all important to the nutritional quality of your diet.
     E.Purple hyacinth (风信子)
     The language of flowers can be found as far back as the 14th century. Every flower has a special.
Purple hyacinths are a meaningful gift, perfect for expressing feelings for a friend to convey the feelings
like "You are a wonderful friend and I wish you peace, prosperity and happiness" or "I am sorry. Please
forgive me."
     F.Forget - me - not
     The little blue Forget Me Not flower, though quite small in size, expresses sweet memories of true and
faithful love, a soft cry - "Do not forget" the sunny and cloudy days of a deep relationship. Medicinally,
this plant has a strong affinity for the respiratory organs, especially the let lower lung. In some countries, it
is sometimes made into syrup and given for lung affections.
再阅读以下顾客信息,然后匹配顾客与适合他们的鲜花.
     1.David has just heard that one of his friends he knows has lost a favorite relative and he knows that his friend really needs to be concerned at this moment. So he calls the flower shop for flower delivery as a way to show his friendship and support during this difficult time.
     2.Mary has not met her mother since she moved to Paris after the graduation from Cambridge
University. When Mothers" Day is coming this year, she wants to send something special to help her
express respect and thankfulness for the virtues of motherhood.
     3.True love"s difficult to find, but Catherine is fortunate enough to have found it, so she intends to
give her beloved a gift on the Anniversary Day, which his regarded as an emblem of loving remembrance,
faithful love, constancy and undying hope.
     4.Tony met Gloria at his friend"s graduation party last weekend, and fell into love with her at the first
sight. He is planning to ask her for the first official date, expecting Gloria to receive them with a sparkle in
her eyes.
     5.Hebe has really got a reason to send flowers to her friend Carrie who was deeply hurt by her
careless mistake. What she needs to do is make an apology, showing how regretful she is. For this special occasion, she is wondering what flowers will be appropriate to send.
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信息匹配。
     请阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列电视节目的信息:     A.Groovy Movies
     Tune in every Friday night at 7 p.m.and Sunday at 6 p.m.for fun-filled successful movies that the whole family can enjoy!
     B.Ready or Not
     Follow the ups and downs of life with best friends Amanda Zimm and Busy Ramone as they deal with
adolescence, boys, family, school and friends.The series began with the girls in the seventh grade but later progressed to the eighth and the ninth grades.
     C. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
     A group of kids calling themselves "The Midnight Society" sit around a campfire sharing scary stories.
Creepy, but never excessively frightening, common subjects include haunted houses(鬼屋), what goes on behind the neighbor"s walls, and other things that go bump at night.
     D.The Secret Show
     The Secret Show is about secret people doing secret things.Special agents Victor Volt and Anita
Kningt work for U.Z.Z, protecting the world against the evil forces of T.H.E.M.Victor and Anita manage
to save the world-or large part of it.
     E. Serious Amazon
     Serious Amazon follows eight young adventurers as they face the dangers of the Peruvian Amazon,
exploring the habitat and meeting the inhabitants who rely on the river for their survival.Living with the
local tribes, they help with various projects, including building an enclosure for rare red uakari monkeys
(红秃猴).
     F. Mr.Bean-Animate
     Mr.Bean, one of the world"s most popular comedy characters, is back, but this time he"s a cartoon
hero , appearing in a new series of animated adventures! Rowan Atkinson provides his voice for these
happy animated adventures.
下面是一些个人信息.请根据这些信息匹配他们要观看的电视节目.
      1.Tom is a brave young boy.He loves to watch horrible movies in his spare time.Now it"s summer
holiday and he wants to watch one of this kind of programs which can somewhat scare other people.
      2. Mary is 14 years old this year.She likes watching shows on TV.Because she is now passing into
adolescence, her mother asks her to watch some TV programs which can help her deal with problems
girls at her age will meet.
      3. Mike dreams to be an adventurer when he grows up, so he is fond of watching programs from
which he can learn some skills and knowledge on how to explore a new place.Since he has no classes
this weekend, he decides to watch such a program.
     4. George likes watching programs about secret agents.He feels excited when the agents achieve their
goals at last.So every week, he is sure to watch one of these kinds of program.
     5. Jane likes watching comedies in her spare time.She is crazy about the characters that are lively and
funny.When she is watching her favorite TV programs, nothing can tear her away from the sofa
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