閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

C

         In any family with more than one child, chidren seem to naturally compete for their parents’ love and attention. Parents say they love every child equally. But is that true?

         Susan, founder of a consulting firm in Chicago, interviewed 216 women and found that even though none of her questions asked directly about a parent favoring one child over another, about two-thirds of the women said there was a favored child. And they also remembered their experience when they were young. One of the women said, “My mother always liked my brother better, and he got to go to summer camp in 1968 and I didn’t.”

         Plumez, who interviewed parents with both biological children and adoptive children for an adoption book in 2008, found that what matters most is whether your temperaments(性情) are pleasing. “In some cases, parents would say they felt closer to their adopted children,” she says, “Some parents like the children with characters similar to theirs. Two people who are shy and withdrawn might get along well, unless the shy parent doesn’t like that aspect of themselves and they try to push the naturally withdrawn child to be more extroverted.”

         It could be a result of gender, birth order or how easy or difficult a child’s temperament may be, but a parent’s different treatment has far-reaching effects. Students have found that less-favored children may suffer emotionally, with decreased self-esteem and behavioral problems in childhood. Favoritism is a reason for the next generation not to like each other.

         Experts say it is not realistic to say everyone should be treated equally, because no two people are the same and they relate differently to others.

         “It does not mean that parent loves or likes one child more. It has to do with which one of them is independent,” says psychologist Laurie Kramer of the University of Illinois.

【小題１】The study carried out by Susan shows that ______.

         A. showing favoritism is common in many families

         B. most mothers like their sons better than their daughters

         C. only two-thirds of the women interviewed have more than a child

         D. it is a favoritism that leads to absence of harmony in most families

【小題１】The underlined word “extroverted” in the third paragraph means _______.

         A. independent                  B. outgoing                C. clever                     D. brave

【小題１】What can we infer from the passage?

         A. Favoritism is not beneficial to the development of children

         B. Parents’ favoritism to a certain child can’t be avoided in families

         C. Parents may be favoring one of their children and don’t realize it

         D. People are very much shaped by how they were treated by their parents

【小題１】What is the best title for the passage?

         A. Parents’ favoritism can affect children deeply

         B. Why do parents show favoritism to children?

         C. Parents should give attention to all their children

         D. Building a harmonious family is important to children

 

 ____1.____ Many things can become distractions (分散注意力). Your ability to focus your mind, emotions, and physical movements will directly influence your success. Staying focused on the task at hand can be easier said than done. Here are some powerful techniques that can help you improve your ability to focus.

For physical control, it helps to have a constant exercise schedule. ____2.____ Exercising helps you gain better command of your body, and even goes beyond the body, giving you more flexibility not just physically but also emotionally and mentally. When you feel more comfortable in your body, you increase your self-confidence, which helps you feel more relaxed.

For mental control, meditation (沉思；冥想) does the task. ____3.____ It’s easy to get distracted by things in your background, but in order to perform well you have to maintain a high degree of focus. When you relax your thoughts it trains your mind to deal effectively with outside distractions so you can stay centered on what matters most at that moment.

____4.____ It prevents you from overreaction and also from overacting. When your emotions settle down, you gain greater awareness of the environment you’re in, and feel calm and in control.

____5.____ The good thing is that self-control can be developed. Start exercising frequently, get yourself into meditation, and start to feel positive changes in your career and your life in general.

 

Every culture has it own ways to show friendship. On the island of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”. In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning. That is “to be with happiness”.

Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second most important thing of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means “oneness with all people”. To enjoy the land you should not be selfish. The land is for everyone who lives on. Today many different people call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place where people make one big community from many smaller communities. Each person gives kokua(help) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise(天堂) when people live in peace. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people are asked to solve them with understanding. So when people of Hawaii talk about ohana(family), they are really talking about all those who live on the island.

Living in peace, Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship. This personal friendship is shown by giving leis to one another. The lei, a string of flowers, is put over a friend’s neck. Then the friend is given a kiss on the cheek. Visitors to the islands are also given leis. When they hear aloha, visitors began to feel at home. Aloha also means “goodbye”, so visitors will hear it again when they leave. It can mean “our hearts singing together”. Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.  

1.Which of the following can be the proper title for this text?

A．People in Hawaii                        B．Visitors to Hawaii

C．Traveling in Hawaii                       D．Friendship in Hawaii

2.How do you understand the underlined sentence in the first paragraph ?

A．Happiness matters most for Hawaiians.

B．Friendship is always together with happiness.

C．Friendship is every thing in Hawaiian culture.

D．Friendship has special meanings for Hawaiians.

3.Which of the following proverb can best express the idea of friendship by Hawaiians?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Love me, love my dog.

C．A penny saved is a penny gained.

D．An apple a day keeps a doctor away.

4.Which of the following is a sign to show friendship by Hawaiians?

A．A warm handshake.  B．A kiss on the cheek.  C．A string of flowers.  D．A big hug.

5.According to the text, which of the following Hawaiian word expresses more good wishes?

A．aloha            B． lokahi           C．kokua            D．ohana

 

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

For teens, life is not a playground. Rather, it’s a jungle. And, doing the parent of a teenager isn’t a walk in the park, either.

How will they deal with peer (同齡人) pressure? Motivation? Success or lack of confidence?   1   As a parent, you should help them learn the principles that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

  2  Hopefully they will be a compass to help you deal with the problems they meet daily.

Be proactive (積極主動(dòng)的)

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits.   3  Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness and unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings.

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Teens can learn to develop the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of win-win in every relationship. This habit helps your teen learn to celebrate the success of others instead of feeling threatened by them.

Put first things first

This habit helps teens prioritize (區(qū)分優(yōu)先次序) and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times.   5 

A．Think win-win

B．Begin with the end in mind

C．Help your teen create a personal goal.

D．The life of a teenager is full of difficulties.

E. It’s living life according to what matters most.

F. Help your teen take control and responsibility for his life.

G. Here are three important habits for helping your teen understand and apply them.

 

 

	Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team out­come of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept fail­ure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team.
	Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challen­ges.
	Lion King is an American animated (動(dòng)畫的）musical adventure film pro­duced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life.
	Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child.
		As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation， shows us how to teach them to over­come their fear by trying things，failing and bouncing back again for the/ry.
	The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Sto­ry. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship，togetherness ，leadership，love，care and so on have turned up in this movie!

1.According to the text, the film Forrest Gump is aimed at improving the viewers’ _____.

A. teamwork     B. self-confidence     C. imagination   D. friendship

2.How much do they have to pay if eight-year-old Jason goes to see the film Dumbo with his parents?

A.      $ 10.          B. $ 20.     C. $ 30.     D. $ 45.

3.Who are the main target audience of the movies mentioned in the text?

A.      Parents.    B. Teachers.       C. Children.       D. Clerks.

4.What emotions have appeared in the film Toy Story EXCEPT__________?

A. friendship     B. love     C.   leadership    D.  Generosity