For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special about it. Now we know that getting along with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not wanting everything from our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad points in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.
You do not have to be spineless (优柔寡断的) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked or loved if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights (正当行为). But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your group, to other people and to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.
You cannot expect to be perfect, and you must learn not to be unhappy when you make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed if he does not refuse to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged (灰心丧气的) when they know in themselves qualities that they do not like—selfishness, laziness, and other unpleasant qualities. Just remember that we all have some of these faults (缺点) and have to fight against them.
At the same time, it is important to remember that while you are probably no worse than others, the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to make it right. Perhaps you do not like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing anything to make that person dislike you. Some day, things may turn out all right when you have to learn to get along the best with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you cannot change.One of the two ways the writer suggests for us to get along with others is to __________.
| A．work hard at everything we do |
| B．enjoy the best share of everything |
| C．look for treasure in order to be successful |
| D．pay more attention to their strong points |
If a person wants to be popular, he or she has to __________.
| A．be polite and friendly |
| B．give up some rights |
| C．get away arguing with other people |
| D．be ready to change his or her character |
There is no person but someone should be blamed if he or she __________.
| A．is modest and generous |
| B．is selfish and lazy |
| C．does not draw a lesson from his or her own fault |
| D．is very happy with unpleasant quality |
The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to __________.
| A．train you to be perfect |
| B．show you the way to be happy |
| C．tell you how to act when you dislike a person |
| D．teach you how to be popular among your friends |
认真阅读短文，利用上下文补充所缺信息，每个空白处只需填写一个形式正确、意义相符的英语单词。
At twelve o’clock, I went to have my lunch by myself in a new restaurant. It’s not far away my office. It’s next to the bank. I took my handbag and
there. It took me only about 10 minutes to get there.
I found a seat near the door. The food there was quite , and I quite like it. After I finished lunch in the restaurant, however, I couldn’t
my handbag anywhere. I remembered putting it on a chair beside the door, but it was
! “Maybe there was a thief who took it.” I thought to
. As I was looking for it, the boss came in and asked, “Do you have
good lunch?”
“Yes, thank you.” I answered, “but I am afraid I can’t the bill. Somebody have taken away my handbag.”
The boss smiled and didn’t say anything. He went out at once. In a few minutes, he came back with my !
“I’m very sorry,” he said, “my dog took it into the garden and played it. He often did this.”
配对阅读：左栏是五位青少年的困惑，右栏是专家的建议。请将五个人的困惑与专家的相关建议配对，并将答案填在对应的答题位置。
| A. You should tell him about your dream and that if you work really hard it might happen even though you started late. The sooner you tell your dad how you feel, the sooner you will be able to work on making your dream come true. B. Nobody knows you at your new school. You have nothing to lose, so gather up all your courage and go over to someone who looks nice and say hi. You can break the ice by asking about your teacher and other kids in your class. Good luck! C. It is better to tell your mom the truth than for her to find out another way. When you tell her, explain why you failed. Ask her for help, so you will do better in your tests and meanwhile have time for playing soccer. D. Just be yourself and try not to care about what others think. The more you think about it, the worse you will feel. Always act strong and confident. Just relax. E. Try to talk with your parents about it. Tell them you are old enough to make some decisions on your own and you need to learn to decide gradually. Show them you can do something independently. F. Don’t talk to your mom about it. Don’t think about the test. What is done is done. Work hard from now on and try to pass the test next time. G. It is normal to feel nervous when you are on stage. Don’t worry about what the audience think about you. Just relax and enjoy yourself on stage. |
In October 2012, I joined an organization to volunteer to work in Thailand. When I arrived in Thailand, I thought I would be taken to an orphanage（孤儿院）. However, I was told that I had to go to the place where I would live by train alone. And then I knew that my job was to teach English in a school instead of working at an orphanage.
The next day I went to the school and met the kids I would teach. In the classroom, the kids looked at me, saying nothing. No one could speak English. But from their eyes, I knew they were really nervous to learn English, It seemed like a big challenge for me, but that was just what I wanted.
Although I loved the kids and the challenge, my life in Thailand was quite hard at first. I was alone and there was nobody I could talk to. However, I didn’t give up. If I had been afraid of difficulties, I wouldn’t have traveled all the way from England to Thailand to be a volunteer. Little by little, I learned some Thai（泰国语）and started to fall in love with Thailand. Every time I saw the kids’ pleasure of learning English, I was happy and felt that what I was doing was really worthwhile.
Now I’m working in a hospital in Thailand. If you also want to be a volunteer like me, don’t worry too much about the food or the place where you live. After all, as a volunteer, the most important thing is to help people who need help!What did the writer think she would do in Thailand at first?
| A．Teach in a school. |
| B．Work at an orphanage. |
| C．Provide service for volunteers. |
| D．Work in a hospital. |
How did the writer feel when she started her job on the first day?
| A．She wasn’t interested in it at all. |
| B．She wanted to go back home. |
| C．She felt her job was very easy. |
| D．She thought it hard but interesting. |
The underlined word “worthwhile” means “________” in Chinese.
| A．值得的 | B．费力的 | C．无聊的 | D．轻松的 |
Which of the following is RIGHT about the writer?
| A．She may come from England. |
| B．She can only speak English now. |
| C．She doesn’t like teaching children very much. |
| D．She thought her volunteer experience was terrible. |
The writer tells us her experience as a volunteer to ________________.
| A．explain that being a volunteer in a strange country isn’t a good idea |
| B．tell people not to worry about their food and housing conditions |
| C．explain that it’s very important for children to learn English |
| D．show that a volunteer should face difficulties bravely（勇敢地） |
We spoke to three students from around the world about different national holidays. There are different customs for each festival.
Tan Xiaodong, 15, Hong Kong, China
“It’ll soon be the Chinese New Year. Before it, we’ll clean the house and decorate it for good luck. Every shop is going to close for a few days and we’ll go out a lot to celebrate on the streets. We might go and see the lion and dragon dances in the city center. I love this festival.”
Wendy, 16, Sydney, Australia
“Australia Day is on 26th January and it’s an important holiday here. We always have a Monday off, so we celebrate for three days. My parents and I go to the countryside for a picnic and friends always come over. Many people go to beach parties or street parties and there’s lots of music and dancing. What fun!”
Amy, 14, New York, the US
“The first Thanksgiving was celebrated hundreds of years ago when Europeans who came to America thanked God for his help. It’s still a very important day for family members to be together. This year we’re going to visit my grandparents and we’ll eat a delicious meal of turkey. Thanksgiving is on the 4th Thursday in November every year.”How many festivals are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
During the Chinese New Year, tourists can ________.
| A．do a lot of shopping |
| B．eat turkey |
| C．decorate the house for good luck |
| D．see lion and dragon dances |
On Australia Day, family members often ________.
| A．have a meal in the countryside |
| B．go to a swimming pool |
| C．have a party at school |
| D．clean the house and dance |
What do you think a turkey is in this passage?
| A．A country. | B．A festival. |
| C．A bird. | D．A kind of drink |
From the passage, we can learn that _________.
| A．Australia Day is an important day for family members to get together |
| B．Different festivals have different customs |
| C．Many people go out for a picnic with friends before the Chinese New Year |
| D．The first Thanksgiving was born a hundred years ago |
Here’s a part of an e-mail answer from Joe giving some advice to his son in college .“When I was young , I often met trouble about what to do and what not to do .My grandmother told me not to worry about those things .I only did them once a year or once a lifetime .Instead , I should try to do well those things , and I do them every day .For example , I need to eat every day , so I should learn how to cook .I need to talk to others every day , so I should learn how to work with different people and know how to speak well .I walk every day , so my shoes should be all right and comfortable .Every night I sleep , so my bed should let me have a good rest .Taking care of the everyday things means that you do a better job of the one in a lifetime things as well .”
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