No fight can end, and no friendship can move on, until everyone says these little words. I’m sorry Sometimes, though, they can be difficult to say. 1
It is not about winning.
Friendships aren’t like the Super Bowl, and there should never be a winner and a loser. When you start fighting with a friend, it may feel important that you “win” the fight by proving you’re right and he is wrong, or by making him be the first to apologize.
In reality, you’ll both lose if you let your fight ruin your friendship, and you’ll both win if you find a way to heal it.
2
You may have heard the expression “His pride stood in the way”. It is usually used to describe a person who is so determined to be “right” that he lets an opportunity for happiness pass him by forever.3 Remember: as time goes on, we usually forget who was right and who was wrong in a disagreement, and only remember the sadness of losing a friend.
Take the first step.
Are you sick of fighting? Do you think this fight is just not important enough to ruin your friendship? 4 you don’t have to take full responsibility for starting the fight, or even say that your feelings were wrong. But you should find something you did or said that’s worth apologizing for. Maybe you’re sorry that you let the fight go for so long, or that you overreacted to something your friend did. If you say you’re sorry, it’s like an invitation for your friend to do the same. 5
A. Then try to be the first to apologize.
B. Stop thinking about your pride.
C. It’s about taking some responsibility for the argument.
D. Don’t let this happen to a friendship you care about.
E. Here are some things to keep in mind.
F. There are some special cases when you shouldn’t be the one to apologize first.
G. Once you’ve both said it, you’ll both feel a million times better.
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
A letter to Edward, a columnist(報(bào)刊專欄作家)
Dear Mr Expert:
I grew up in an unhappy and abusive home. I always promised myself that I’d get out as soon as possible. Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I’m really proud of the independence I’ve achieved.
Here’s the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine — so much so that they make mine theirs.
It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for granted that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.
I enjoy having my friends here sometimes — it makes the place feel comfortable and warm— but this is my home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can’t I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy(隱私)?
Joan
Edward’s reply to Joan
Dear Joan:
If your family didn’t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.
And if you’ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere(氣氛),you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict you grew up with— or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it’s okay to put your own needs first from time to time.
Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, “I really love your company but I also need some privacy. So please call before you come over.”
63. We can learn from the first letter that Joan Edward .
A. lives away from her parents
B. takes pride in her friends
C. knows Mr Expert quite well
D. hates her parents very much
64. We can infer from the first letter that .
A. Joan considers her friends more important than her privacy
B. Joan’s friends visit her more often than she can accept
C. Joan doesn’t like the parties at all
D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over
65. According to Mr Expert, why can’t Joan tell her friends her feelings?
A. She is afraid of hurting her friends.
B. She does not understand true friendship.
C. Her family experience stops her from doing so.
D. She does not put her needs first.
66. The underlined word “conflict” in the second letter means .
A. dependent life B. fierce fight C. bad manners D. painful feeling
67. The second letter suggests that Mr Expert .
A. is worried about Joan’s problem B. warns Joan not to quarrel with her friends
C. advises Joan on how to refuse people D. encourages Joan to be brave enough
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科目:高中英語 來源:2011-2012學(xué)年云南省芒市中學(xué)高一下學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
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)。
No fight can end, and no friendship can move on, until everyone says these little words: I’m sorry. Sometimes, though, they can be difficult to say. __【小題1】
It’s not about winning.
Friendships aren’t like the Super Bowl, and there should never be a winner and a loser. When you start fighting with a friend, it may feel important that you “win” the fight by proving you’re right and he is wrong, or by making him be the first to apologize.
In reality, you’ll BOTH LOSE if you let your fight ruin your friendship, and you will BOTH WIN if you find a way to heal it.
__【小題2】__
You may have heard the expression “His pride stood in the way.” It is usual used to describe a person who is determined to be “right” that he lets an opportunity for happiness pass him by forever. __【小題3】_ Remember: as time goes on, we usually forget who was right and who was wrong in a disagreement, and only remember the sadness of losing a friend.
Take the first step.
Are you sick of fighting? Do you think this fight is just not important enough to ruin your friendship?
【小題4】__ You don’t have to take full responsibility(責(zé)任)for starting the fight, or even say that your feelings were wrong. But you should find something you did or said that’s worth apologizing for. Maybe you’re sorry that you let the fight go for so long, or that you overreacted(反應(yīng)過度)to something your friend did. If you say you’re sorry, it’s like an invitation for your friend to do the same.___【小題5】__
A.Then try to be the first to apologize. |
B.Stop thinking about your pride. |
C.It’s about taking some responsibility for the argument. |
D.Don’t let this happen to a friendship you care about. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2015屆內(nèi)蒙古巴市高一12月月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:完型填空
Nowadays it is found that school students seldom pay much attention to sports. Is it because they have no 32 in sports? It may not be the fact. They often say they have 33 more important things to do.
34 are these important things? Examinations! They have to 35 themselves for the most important School Certificates of Education Examination(畢業(yè)會(huì)考), and also to 36 with the test and the exams in school. So many of them tend to 37 bookworms.
In the summer holidays of the former years they could do 38 they liked, but in the summer holidays of the 39 years, they have to 40 all their time to the preparation. So studies have 41 them from going in sports.
Because of the pressure 42 their parents and teachers, they have to work harder and spend most of their time on books. Many parents 43 their children to pass this examination in order to get a stepping stone for higher studies or better jobs. As for the 44 themselves, they want to get good results so that they can 45 their studies in the universities. So it is necessary that they 46 up their school activities, especially sports.
Indeed, a complete education cannot go 47 physical training, for a quick mind seldom 48 along with a weak body. It is well said, “All work no play 49 Jack a dull(遲鈍的)boy.” In one word, without a strong body, you can never 50 anything, let alone a great success in 51
1. A.lesson B.time C.interest D.place
2. A.very B.other C.few D.much
3. A.Where B.How C.Which D.What
4. A.prepare B.get C.make D.a(chǎn)sk
5. A.a(chǎn)gree B.fight C.work D.deal
6. A.have B.become C.change D.grow
7. A.something B.change C.a(chǎn)nything D.which
8. A.this B.that C.last D.present
9. A.spend B.take C.cost D.give
10. A.separated B.divided C.taken D.prevented
11. A.from B.of C.in D.to
12. A.force B.want C.make D.let
13. A.students B.teachers C.parents D.examinations
14. A.develop B.improve C.further D.stop
15. A.keep B.put C.take D.give
16. A.for B.a(chǎn)fter C.with D.without
17. A.goes B.gets C.lives D.lies
18. A.turns B.makes C.gets D.brings
19. A.receive B.a(chǎn)chieve C.do D.a(chǎn)ccept
20. A.sports B.exams C.training D.life
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012屆浙江省溫州市十校聯(lián)合體高三期中聯(lián)考英語題 題型:閱讀理解
Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因構(gòu)成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副產(chǎn)品) of technological developments in the space industry!
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.
1.Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?
A. To express his doubts. B. To compare different ideas.
C. To introduce points for discussion. D. To describe the conditions on Earth.
2.What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?
A. Humans are nature-born to do so. B. Humans have the tendency to fight.
C. Humans may find new sources of food. D. Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.
3.The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to______.
A. survival chances B. potential resources
C. unexpected benefits D. physical possessions
4.What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?
A. O ur genetic makeup. B. Resources on the earth..
C. The adaptive ability of humans. D. By-products in space exploration.
5.Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?
A. Space exploration has created many wonders.
B. Space exploration provides the best value for money.
C.Space exploration can benefit science and technology
D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2010屆河南省高三下學(xué)期第一次教學(xué)質(zhì)量調(diào)研考試 題型:完形填空
第二節(jié) 完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后所給各題的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
When I began my high school years, I was quite interested in biology. I read lots of books of my father’s about animals, and I was 36 much educated about such matters as a 16-year-old could be.
One Sunday afternoon, I was 37 with friends about animals. I said the whale(鯨魚)was __38 a mammal animal. They disagreed. Finally, I called a 39 over to help settle the matter. I knew I was 40 , so I was looking forward to the teacher 41 I was right. My friends were eager for an opposite answer. We asked her 42 the whale was a mammal. “No, the whale is a fish,” she said without a moment’s 43 .
You could have knocked me over with a feather. My 44 was hurt because I lost the argument, but that wasn’t the main reason I was too 45 to speak. I still knew I was right, which __46 the teacher was wrong. Not only was she wrong, 47 she was completely ignorant(無知的) about something I thought was 48 knowledge. But she was a teacher who had taught a long time. Everyone 49 her and no one else thought she could be wrong.
__50 that, I hadn’t known grown-ups could be wrong. This 51 shaped the way I viewed people as I grew up. 52 I found anyone treated another person with too much respect and admiration, I thought——and still think——“ 53 silly.” From that point on, I had no 54__ for authority(權(quán)威). To earn my respect, you have to be smart or 55 . I’ll never respect you just because you happen to be in charge or have a degree.
36. A. as B. so C. too D. very
37. A. meeting B. working C. arguing D. staying
38. A. about B. like C. beside D. above
39. A. professor B. biologist C. librarian D. teacher
40. A. clever B. fight C. creative D. silly
41. A. proving B. finding C. promising D. hoping
42. A. how B. why C. if D. when
43. A. doubt B. silence C. regret D. hesitation
44. A. heart B. mind C. pride D. feeling
45. A. foolish B. anxious C. serious D. astonished
46. A. meant B. suggested C. admitted D. concluded
47. A. and B. but C. for D. or
48. A. special B. normal C. regular D. common
49. A. pleased B. admired C. believed D. loved
50. A. Before B. After C. Until D. Since
51. A. fairly B. properly C. nearly D. greatly
52. A. Whenever B. Although C. While D. Whether
53. A. I’m B. that’s C. he’s D. you’re
54. A. idea B. respect C. choice D. question
55. A. energetic B. patient C. talented D. diligent
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