Question

A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’ s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone’s else or ourselves --- the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”

Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh（刻薄的）and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.

Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem（自尊）and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.

A．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us

B．inspiring words give us confidence

C．negative words may let us down

D．words have a lasting effect on us

2.There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______

A．a(chǎn)lmost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

B．we can benefit from talking to ourselves

C．talking to ourselves always gives us courage

D．it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone

3.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______

A．praise ourselves                        B．remind ourselves

C．make ourselves relaxed                  D．give ourselves amusement

4. The author would probably hold the view that ___________

A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

B．negative words may stimulate（刺激） us to make more progress

C．people tend to remember friendly words

D．it is better to think twice before talking to others

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.D

2.B

3.A

4.D

【解析】

試題分析：本文講述的是語言對我們有很大的影響，如talk to oneself這樣的行為對我們就有很多好處。但是我們在和別人說話的時候要特別注意自己的用詞。因為可能會對別人產(chǎn)生不好的影響。

1.D 段落大意題。根據(jù)本文第一段最后一句It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone’s else or ourselves --- the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.可知講述的是語言對我們有持久的影響。故D正確。

2.B 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第二段可知We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.自言自語對我們來說是一種很好的習(xí)慣，因為我們可以從中得到很多好處。故B正確。

3.A 推理題。根據(jù)下一句The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”可知該句告訴我們要經(jīng)常表揚自己，讓自己從自言自語指得到更多的益處。故A正確。

4.D 推理題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第三段1,2行Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others.可知語言對別人也會有很大的影響，所以我們要注意自己的言行。要特別謹(jǐn)慎。故D正確，

考點：考察教育類短文閱讀

點評：本文講述的是語言對我們有很大的影響，如talk to oneself這樣的行為對我們就有很多好處。但是我們在和別人說話的時候要特別注意自己的用詞。因為可能會對別人產(chǎn)生不好的影響。推理判斷題屬于主觀題，是層次較高的題目。它包括判斷和推理題。這兩類題常常相互依存，推理是為了做出正確的判斷，正確的判斷又依賴于合乎邏輯的推理。該題要求在理解表面文字的基礎(chǔ)上做出判斷和推論，從而得到文章的隱含意思和深層意思，也就是通過文章中的文字信息，上下邏輯關(guān)系及事物的發(fā)展變化等已知信息，推斷出作者沒有直接表達(dá)的態(tài)度和觀點。