12.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 whether the words come from someone 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 us 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 unkind 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 true?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.
60.The main idea of the first paragraph is thatA.
A.words have a lasting effect on us
B.inspiring words give us confidence
C.negative words may let us down
D.not sticks and stones but words will hurt us
61.It is unnecessary to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves becauseC.
A.a(chǎn)lmost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B.talking to ourselves always gives us courage
C.we can benefit from talking to ourselves
D.it does no harm to have"self-talk"when we are alone
62.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also occasionallyC.
A.remind ourselves B.make ourselves relaxed
C.praise ourselves D.give ourselves amusement
63.The author would probably hold the view thatD.
A.encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B.negative words may motivate us to make more progress
C.people tend to remember friendly words
D.it is better to think twice before talking to others.
分析 本文為科教類說明文,文章強(qiáng)調(diào)了自言自語的好處;雖然很多人不好意思承認(rèn),但是大多數(shù)人都會自言自語,越來越多的科學(xué)家認(rèn)為這是一個健康的習(xí)慣;但是大多數(shù)人自言自語都是講的消極的方面;作者認(rèn)為語言有持久的影響,所以我們要選擇積極的鼓勵和表揚(yáng)的語言,這樣我們就能夠給予希望、增強(qiáng)自尊、激發(fā)他人.
解答 60.答案是A.主旨大意題;從第一段的句子:Words have the power to build us up or tear us down.It doesn't matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves--the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.可知,說話能夠使人增進(jìn)信心或垮下來;無論是誰說的話,這些積極或消極的影響說話對我們有持久的影響.故選A.
61.答案是C.細(xì)節(jié)理解題;從第二段的句子:In fact,we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.可知,我們不應(yīng)該尷尬,因?yàn)樽匝宰哉Z對我們是有好處的.故選C.
62.答案是C.詞義猜測題;從后面的句子:The next time you finish a project,do well in a test,or finally clean your room,join me in saying"Good job!"可知做一件成功的事情,要和自己說"good job",就是表揚(yáng)自己;故選C.
63.答案是D.推斷題;從第五段的句子"Before speaking,we should always ask ourselves:Is it true?Is it loving?Is it needed?If what we want to say doesn't pass this test,then it's better left unsaid"可知作者認(rèn)為我們說話前要三思;故選D.
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