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練習(xí)一SECTION AWhen our confidence is low we sometimes tend to believe what others think of us. We dont have the 16 in ourselves to believe ourselves. One individual who has 17 others beliefs is Les Brown. It started when he was just a baby. He was put up for adoption. Thankfully, he was adopted by Ms. Mamie Brown. She was a single parent, had limited financial resources, and little education. But she had a big 18, so she adopted Les. As Les was growing up he 19 difficulties in school. He was incorrectly labeled as a “slow learner”. When labels are put on children, they damage a childs self-respect. 20, Les refused to believe what others believe his abilities to be. He had big dreams. He had no formal education beyond high school, yet he had 21 and was very persistent. He furthered his education by self-education. He had a passion to learn and to understand the human 22. Today hes a very successful professional speaker and author. When he was growing up his self-respect and confidence were low. It took him many years to 23 his potential. Les is an example of someone who has overcome others belief. When listening to his videos and tapes, he describes confidence. He tells his story and how he 24 the challenges in his life. Listening to his speaking, and listening to his laugh, people find hes very 25. To quote Les Brown, “You cant expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances 26 you change.” For those who have low confidence, start reading about the Les Browns of the world. Many people have so much more potential than where theyre right now. If you have a dream, then start today to 27 yourself towards it. 16. A. ideaB. courage C. question D. confidence 17.A. believed B. achieved C. disobeyedD. won 18.A. dream B. heart C. fortuneD. house 19.A. met with B. worked outC. found out D. dealt with 20.A. Generally B. HoweverC. InsteadD. Naturally 21.A. determination B. money C. morality D. concept 22.A. thought B. worldC. behavior D. potential 23.A. appreciateB. choose C. realize D. imagine 24.A. managed B. overcame C. delayed D. ruined 25.A. inspiring B. outgoingC. negative D. safe 26.A. though B. beforeC. whenD. unless 27.A. put B. make C. moveD. trust SECTION BMichael Jackson was born in August 1958, So was I. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs of the Midwest. So 28_ I. When Michael Jackson was six,he became a superstar, and was perhaps the worlds most-beloved child. When I was six,my mother died. I never had a mother,but he never had a childhood. And 29._you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it.There is no doubt that Michael Jackson is one of the greatest talents in the world.When he sang songs at the age of eight he could make you feel that he was 30_experienced adult squeezing your heart with his words. When he moved he had the elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammed Ali. 31_music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic 32. _ not only made you want to dance 33. _actually made yon be anything you want to he. Because that is 34. _ heroes do.He performed in soccer stadium around the world, and sold hundreds of millions of records and dined 35. _ prime minister and presidents. Girls and boys fell in love with him. and everyone wanted to dance like him. He seemed other-worldly but he was a human being.SECTION C Olive oil (橄欖油) has been used by many ancient physicians on account of a number of health benefits associated with it. The common use of olive oil is in the kitchen and it is used to make many delicious dishes. The extra virgin kind of olive oil is the type recommended by the nutritionists as it has plenty of monounsaturated fats (單鏈不飽和脂肪酸) and agents, which act as antioxidants. The following are the five most important benefits of using olive oil.Protection against heart disorders: A number of research studies have been carried out on the benefits of olive oil and all these have proved that the use of olive oil is very effective to reduce the level of cholesterol (膽固醇) in the body. This helps to prevent any disorder in the blood arteries (動(dòng)脈) through antioxidation (抗氧化作用).Prevention against cancer: Oleic acid is a type of monounsaturated fats which is present in olive oil and it is very effective in lowering the influence of oncogene (致癌基因). The presence of antioxidants in olive oil is also good as these can reduce the risk of cancer.Helpful in controlling blood sugar: The use of olive oil is best for people who have diabetes or those who are at the risk of getting the disease. Also, diabetic patients are likely to get heart attacks because of triglyceride (甘油三酸酯) and olive oil is also effective to reduce the level of triglyceride.Anti-inflammatory (消炎的) uses: Continuous use of olive oil is very helpful to reduce the intensity of rheumatoid arthritis (類風(fēng)濕性關(guān)節(jié)炎) and asthma (哮喘). There are anti-inflammatory substances which help to reduce the inflammation of joints and give relief from arthritis.Anti-ageing benefits: Olive oil is very light and easily digestible during old age as well. This helps to improve the digestive system in the elderly. There are substances which are helpful in the prevention of ageing by slowing down the rate of ageing.So, add olive oil when making dishes.Title: 36. _ Common use37. _ 53._ InformationProtection 39_. Reducing cholesterol level and preventing any disorder in the blood arteries Prevention against cancer40. _ and antioxidants can reduce the risk of cancer.41._ Being best for 42. _ or those who most likely to get the diseaseBeing effective in reducing the level of triglycerideAnti-inflammatory usesBeing helpful to reduce the inflammation of joints and relieve 43_. _ arthritisAnti-ageing benefitsHelping slow down the rate of ageing, because olive oil is easy to digest, which helps improve 44. _ 45. _ Add olive oil when making dishesSECTION D A tropical fish that lives in mangrove swamps (紅樹沼澤) across the Americas can survive out of water for months at a time, similar to how animals adapted to land millions of years ago, a new study shows. The Mangrove Rivulus, a type of small tropical killifish, seeks shelter in shallow pools of water in crab caves, nut shells or even old beer cans in the tropical mangrove swamps of Belize, the United States and Brazil. When their living place dries up, they group together on the land in hollowed logs and breathe air through their skin instead of their gills (腮) until they can find water again. The fish, whose scientific name is Rivulus Marmoratus, can grow as large as three inches. The scientific breakthrough came after a trip to Belize.“We kicked over a log and the fish just came dropping out,” Taylor said. He said he would publish his study on the fish in The American Naturalist journal early next year. In lab tests, Taylor said he found the fish could survive for up to 66 days out of water without eating, and that their metabolism (新陳代謝) keeps functioning. Some other fish can survive briefly out of water. The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can move about over land for hours at a time, while lungfish found in Australia, Africa and South America can survive out of water, but only in a sleeping state. No other known fish can be out of water as long as the Mangrove Rivulus and remain active, according to Patricia Wright, a biologist at Canadas University of Guelph. “These animals live in an environment that is similar to conditions that existed millions of years ago, when animals began making the evolution (進(jìn)化) from water onto land,” she said. 46. How does the scientific breakthrough about Rivulus come out? (no more than 6 words)_47. List two parts of the Mangrove Rivulus that can breathe. (no more than 4 words)_48. How are the Mangrove Rivulus different from walking catfish? (no more than 12 words)_49. What does the text mainly talk about? (no more than 10 words)_練習(xí)二SECTION A Throughout college, I constantly produced and recorded others. I 16 had time for my own music. After a while, I lost direction of what I wanted out of music, and I 17 why I was making it in the first place.After taking a breather during winter 18 , in 2009 I wanted to 19 on only my own tunes, which is what I enjoyed most. I started saying no to any outside music projects.It was tough at first: I felt 20 refusing requests from people I knew. But after the first time I stood my ground and said no, I felt a sudden sense of 21 . The Power of No rushed through me. It got 22 saying no, and after a while, most people understood that I now only made my own music, not working with anyone else.I now focus on my own writing and 23 and building a business around that. I want to deliver the greatest value, and 24 only having those activities on my plate, I can make the best things possible and faster. I say no to any business and partnership opportunities that wont help those things get better.Heres 25 I say to people who ask me to work with them, “I appreciate the offer. But I have my eye on my prize and dont do anything that 26 me from it. I know you have your own goals, and I feel youll 27 .”Say no and keep your valuable time and energy. The Power of No lets you stay focused and accomplish your goal faster.16. A. rarelyB. certainlyC. hopefullyD. really17. A. complainedB. discoveredC. forgotD. remembered18. A. visitB. breakC. tripD. day19. A. fixB. focusC. baseD. put20. A. afraidB. nervousC. sadD. guilty21. A. strengthB. humorC. dutyD. freedom22. A. tougherB. easierC. strongerD. simpler23. A. drawingB. listeningC. musicD. dance24. A. byB. onC. withD. like25. A. asB. that C. whichD. what26. A. distractsB. helpsC. turnsD. directs27. A. acceptB. faceC. understandD. helpSECTION BJanes Mother worked on the farm day and night, which just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a 28 life, she was very careful about spending money. However, Jane didnt understand her mother. Every day her mother was busy with her farm work while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy 29 . Afterwards, her mother realized Jane was unhappy and even unfriendly and cold 30 her, so she decided to go skiing with Jane to make her happy.On Sunday afternoon they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were both wearing white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. In case there was 31 accident, they might be easily found in ski clothes. Mother couldnt afford it, so she refused. They were so happy that they skied too far to find their way 32 . All of a sudden, they heard a loud noise and the snowfield began to quake. It was the snow slide(雪崩). They ran a long way and escaped the snow slide finally, and then the trouble was 33 they could find their way. 34 , a plane was flying above, but they didnt know how they could ask for help. It was urgent because Jane had hurt her head 35 blood dropped on the snow. Just then a great idea struck Janes mother. She pierced(刺破) her wrist without the slightest hesitation and then bright red blood dripped in a stream down on the snowfield. A red SOS was on the snow. At last Jane survived, but her mother died.SECTION C Celebrating New Years Day is one of the oldest and most exciting customs around the world. Since this festival marks the beginning of the year, New Years Day is thought of as a perfect time for a “clean start” or New Years determination. People worldwide determine to act better in the year just beginning than in the year just ended.No day has ever been observed on so many different dates or in so many different ways. All over the world, countries have their own special beliefs about what the New Year means to them.In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmanay. In the villages of Scotland, barrels of tar(木焦油/瀝青) are set on fire and then roll down the streets. This special way symbolizes that the old year is burned up and the new one is allowed to enter.New Years Day is also the Festival of Saint Basil in Greece. Children leave their shoes by the fireside on New Years Day with the hope that Saint Basil, Who is famous for his kindness, will come and fill their shoes with gifts. The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is a holy time when Jews recall the things they have done wrong in the past, and then promise to do better in the future. Special services are held in the Jewish church, children are given new clothes and New Year loaves are baked to remind people of harvest time.On New Years Day in Japan, everyone gets dressed in new clothes and homes are decorated with pine branches and bamboosymbols of long life.In European countries such as Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands, families start the New Year by first attending church services. Afterwards, they visit friends and relatives. In Italy, boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Years Day.Worldwide New Year ObservationCountry/PeopleCelebration activitiesSpecial beliefsScotland36 and rolling barrels of tarThe old year is burned up and the new one is allowed to 37 Greece(children) Leaving their shoes by the 38 Saint Basil will come and fill their shoes with 39 JewsRecalling the past wrong ,promising to do better ,baking 40 Remind people of 41 JapanDressed in new clothes, decorated homes with pine branches and 42 43 of long life44 attending church services, visiting 45 SECTION D A man who was presumed to be in a vegetative state (VS) (植物人狀態(tài)) for five years has answered questions using his thoughts alone in a ground-breaking experiment that promises to allow some patients who are “l(fā)ocked in” by brain injuries to communicate. The 29-year-old Belgian was able to reply to simple “yes” or “no” questions such as “Is your fathers name Alexander?” by changing his brain activity. Scientists then read his answers by studying functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI)(機(jī)能性磁共振成像) scans. He had previously failed to show any signs of consciousness after suffering a severe brain injury in a road accident. A vegetative state, in which patients wake from a coma but appear to have no awareness, had been diagnosed. The remarkable results, from British and Belgian researchers, suggest that at least some VS patients are able not only to hear and understand people, but also to respond mentally in ways that can be harnessed for communication. The advance, however, raises difficult ethical questions, such as whether patients could use the technology to express a wish to die. While they may be able to answer “yes” or “no” questions, their brain damage may mean they lack the capacity to give informed consent to life-or-death decisions. The research, which was also led by Steven Laureys, of the University of Lige, and Martin Monti, of the MRC unit, builds on a study published in 2006 in which the team found that a 23-year-old woman who seemed to be in a vegetative state was conscious. Scientists scanned her brain while she was asked to imagine playing tennis or moving from room to room in her home, and saw activity in parts of the brain responsible for motor control and navigation respectively. They have since scanned a further twenty-two patients, three more of whom showed similar patterns of brain activity that suggest awareness. They then devised a way of using this to try to establish communication, by scanning the brains of healthy people. 46. How can doctors know the answer of a patient in a vegetative state? ( no more than 8 words) _47. What can we learn from British and Belgian researchers? ( no more than 6 words) _48. List three remarkable results from British and Belgian researchers? ( no more than 8 words) _49. How many patients were mentioned in the text? ( no more than 2 words) 練習(xí)三SECTION A Sometimes people call each other “scared cat”, but have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is 36 , its heart starts beating faster, its muscles get tense（緊張的）, and there are changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream. 37 the cat doesnt realize this, its body is getting ready for action. If the danger continues, the animal will do one of two things. It will defend itself, or it will run away as fast as it can.Something like this also happens 38 people. When we are excited, angry, scared, or aroused by other emotions, our bodies 39 many physical changes. Our hearts beat faster, and our muscles get tense. All of these changes make us more careful and ready to react. We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or 40 .Human beings, 41 , have a problem that animals never face. If we 42 our feelings and let them take over, we can 43 . Have you ever said something in anger, or hit somebody, and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told s