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Life is full of change, and this leads to growth. Change is what keeps our lives moving, and allows us to achieve what we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to go with the flow, and be adaptable when something doesn’t go according to plan. A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one.
Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write down everything that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you're not content with? Is there something that isn't moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.
Take the initiative to make change happen. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing, write down several possible "next steps" you can take to realizing that change. Whatever it is you want to change, you won't get very far without having specific actions in mind to carry out. Start small, and then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going!
When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way. Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. Also remember to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it's genuine and that you are able to stand behind it.
Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. It’s like trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult for yourself.
Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.
【小題1】If you decide to change, you should start by _________.

A．going with the flow

B．changing from day to day

C．writing down good ideas

D．making sure you know what to change

【小題2】Which of the following is TRUE, according to the fourth paragraph?

A．One should accept others’ opinions uncritically.

B．One should be cautious about the opinions of others.

C．It’s more important to get than to give feedback.

D．Change may not happen without ideas from other people.

【小題3】The underlined words “bounce ideas off other people” in the fourth paragraph probably mean
“_________”.

A．get approval from others

B．get your ideas across to other people

C．get others’ feedback about your ideas

D．carry out your ideas without the help of others

【小題4】What can we infer from the text?

A．Change benefits us in different ways.

B．Creating a good environment is the most important step.

C．It’s discouraging to try to change one’s environment.

D．Being a catalyst for change is risky but rewarding.

【小題5】Which would be the best title for the text?

A．How to achieve what you desire.

B．How to be a catalyst for change.

C．How to act according to your plans.

D．How to move in the right direction.

Dr. Sylvia Earle wants you to stop eating fish. It's not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. It's not because they're bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. It’s because they're smart.
"Fish are sensitive, they have personalities," says the marine biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat. "I would never eat anyone I know personally."
There's a lot more to fish than meets the eye: they talk to each other, they like to be touched, and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.
The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. "While it may seem conspicuous that fish are able to feel pain, like every other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables," says Dr. Lynne Sneddon. "Really, it's kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing (or eating fish) more important than the pain of the fish?"
Fishermen and (fried) fish lovers are skeptical. "I've never seen a smart fish," says Marie Swaringen as she finishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. "If they were very smart, they wouldn't get caught."
"For years, everyone's been telling us to eat fish because it's so good for us," says another diner. "Now I've got to feel guilty while I'm eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Don't eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?"
【小題1】According to Dr. Sylvia Earle, he would stop eating fish as a result of the following reasons EXCEPT ___________ .

A．Fish are sensitive and have personalities

B．He knows fish very well

C．Fish are dangerous to eat because the water is polluted

D．Fish are clever

【小題2】Dr. Lynne Sneddon describes the behavior of eating fish in a(n) _______ tone.

A．opposed

B．optimistic

C．indifferent

D．supportive

【小題3】Which word below can take the place of the underlined word “conspicuous” in Paragraph 4?

A．obvious

B．easy

C．impossible

D．necessary

【小題4】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _____________ .

A．Human beings should stop eating fish

B．We would feel guilty if we continued eating fish

C．People eat fish because fish are delicious

D．Cucumber is a kind of vegetable or fruit

【小題5】What was the author’s purpose when writing this passage?

A．To advise people to stop eating fish.

B．To introduce a topic of whether people should eat fish.

C．To advise people not to stop eating fish.

D．To tell us that fish will feel pain when caught and transported.

When a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard，I was one of the first to go out there and pet it．I hadn’t touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years．I spent at least 20 minutes，knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around，relaxed．What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly．It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a life or another creature with something as simple as my care．
Over the next few days，there were other prisoners responding to the cat．Every yard period，a group of prisoners gathered there．They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat．These were guys you wouldn’t usually find talking to each other．Several times I saw an officer in the group，not chasing people away, but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners．Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread, wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it．
The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape．People said that the cat came to the right place．He's getting treated like a king．This was true．but as 1 watched 1 was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us．There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America．We need more programs．We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds．Some may even talk about making prisons more kind．But I think what we really need is a chance to practise our own kindness．Not receive it，but give it．After more than two decades here，I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged．It's often seen as a weakness．
Instead，the culture encourages keeping your head down，minding your own business，and never letting yourself be weak．
The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here．By simply saying，”I need some help here”，he did something important for us．He needed us．And we needed to be needed．I believe we all do．
【小題1】From the passage，we can learn that the author was        ．

A．a(chǎn)n animal protector	B．the cat owner
C．a(chǎn) prison officer	D．a(chǎn) prisoner

【小題2】Which of the following statements is true?

A．The cat was dirty because it was kept in prison．

B．The officer in the prison enjoyed petting the cat．

C．The prisoners prepared food for both the cat and birds．

D．The author realized the importance of practising kindness．

【小題3】We can infer from the third paragraph that              ．

A．showing love to others can make prisoners strong

B．the American prison culture will be improved

C．the author is not content with the prison culture

D．caring for others is encouraged in American prisons

【小題4】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Caring Makes Us Human．	B．Prison Culture is Important．
C．Animals Need Care．	D．Everyone Needs to be Cared for．

Kilimanjaro Climb : a Rite of Passage for Father and Son
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a transformational experience for many people. The things that make the mountain hard are the very things that make it so powerful. In the case of my son Josh and I，the walk up Kilimanjaro proved a powerful symbol ofhis transition into manhood, and a great change in our relationship.
Day three on the mountain, Josh was hit with massive headaches. He told me every step felt like a nail driving into his head. And then, on the night we climbed the crater rim, less than 40 minutes from the summit, Josh fell. I was walking ahead, and did not even see it. He was so exhausted that he could not get up. He recalled our guides, debating whether or not they should take him straight down. Josh snapped out of it. He forced himself to his feet, shook the guides off. He set his face towards the peak and just kept marching. Near the summit he caught up with me and we reached the peak together.
“ I’ve never been in so much pain and so happy at the same time，，，he said, as we sat side by side on the frozen rock and looked down over Africa. “You know, in the past when we’d go on camping and rafting trips, you guided and took care of me through it all. But on Kilimanjaro it was different. From the bottom up, I climbed it. I never feltlike a kid, even when 1 was in pain. You never acted like a parent.”
“That’s not quite true，”I replied. “When you told me that on the summit you fell-and I did not even notice, my first thought was, ‘Oh my God! I’m such an awful parent!’ But then it hit me, ‘He got himself up. He walked to the peak on his own. He didn't need me to help.，”
I realized as I spoke that two people had died that night on Kilimanjaro. A child and a parent. It wasjust two friends who walked down the mountain together.
【小題1】What is NOT mentioned in the first paragraph?

A． Kilimanjaro is powerful.

B． Kilimanjaro is hard to climb.

C． Many people, including Josh, have changed after climbing Kilimanjaro.

D． The writer has a distant relationship with his son after climbing Kilimanjaro.

【小題2】From the second paragraph we know that_____

A． Josh had a slight headache.

B． Josh reached the top of the mountain with the help of the guides.

C． Josh overcame various difficulties on his way to the summit.

D． Climbing Kilimanjaro was too hard for such a child as Josh.

【小題3】What does the underlined phrase in the second paragraph mean?

A． cheered up

B．gave up

C．burst out

D．ran out

【小題4】What can be inferred from the talk between the father and the son?

A． Josh felt quite good about his independence.

B． Josh appreciated his parents ，company and care.

C． The father felt guilty all the time.

D． The father should have taken good care of Josh as usual.

【小題5】Why did the father feel that two people had died?

A． Because two people had lost their lives while climbing Kilimanjaro.

B． Because the father and son had become friends.

C． Because they had witnessed an accidence of a father and son.

D． Because two friends had misled him.

A little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden. There, she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill. This house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers. Although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all day about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.
When she got to an age when she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother if she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allowed her to go, insisting that she should keep close to the house and not wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.
As she dismounted her bike and leaned it against the gate post, she focused on the path that led to the house and then on the house itself. She was so disappointed as she realized all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that was derelict.
So sad she didn't go any further and turned, and heart broken as she remounted her bike. As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her. There across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden as the sun shone on her little home.
She realized that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the 'golden house'. Everything she dreamed was right there in front ofher nose!
【小題1】Why did the girl long for the house on the hill?

A． Because there was a small garden.	B．Because it’s magic.
C． Because it’s ordinary.	D．Because its windows looked golden.

【小題2】Which  statement is True according to Paragraph 2 and 3?

A． The girl’s mother finally allowed her to go to the golden house alone.

B． The golden house was on the hill where the girl lived.

C．What disappointed the little girl was that the house was locked.

D．Actually , the windows of the golden house were common and covered with dirt.

【小題3】What amazed the girl was that_____

A． Her home was another golden house

B． There was no golden house indeed

C． She could see the golden house only when she looked up

D． The golden house disappeared when the sun shone on it

【小題4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A． The mother thought that she needn’t keep an eye on her daughter.

B． The girl was determined to go to the golden house at the beginning.

C． The girl had no idea where she was heading after leaving home.

D． The girl didn’t love or care for her parents .

【小題5】The passage is intended to tell us that_____.

A． girls often have amazing imagination

B．not all dreams will come true

C． what we dream of may be just around us

D．nothing is impossible to a willing heart

When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, "Well, it's so-and-so's fault. "or "I know I'm late, but it's not my fault; the car broke down. " It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner's key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don't rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about-creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don't have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on "whose fault it is." Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
【小題1】According to the passage, winners ______.

A．meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

B．deal with problems rather than blame others

C．have responsible and able colleagues

D．blame themselves rather than others

【小題2】The underlined word “remedy” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A．a(chǎn)void

B．a(chǎn)ccept

C．improve

D．consider

【小題3】When your colleague brings about a problem, you should ______.

A．find a better way to handle the problem

B．blame him for his lack of responsibility

C．tell him to find the cause of the problem

D．a(chǎn)sk a more able colleague for help

【小題4】When problems occur, winners take them as______.

A．excuses for their failures	B．barriers to greater power
C．challenges to their colleagues	D．chances for self-development

【小題5】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．A Winner's Secret.	B．A Winner's Achievement.
C．A Winner's Opportunity.	D．A Winner's Problem.

Just as the teacher hands out the spelling test, you see Jeff pull out a small piece of paper with a lot of small words on it. Jeff hides the note into his hand but soon takes it out again. While he's taking the test, you see him looking back and forth between the teacher and his paper. There's no mistaking it — he's cheating.
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who were the true winners of a game.
Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and maybe at home, too.
Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.
A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
【小題1】The author thinks that when kids cheat in class, _______.

A．it is unfair to other people

B．it does harm to their heath

C．teachers should punish them

D．teachers shouldn’t stop them at once

【小題2】Some students like cheating mainly because _______.

A．the material in the test is very difficult

B．they want to do better than the others

C．cheating can make hard things seem very easy

D．they have little time to study

【小題3】The fifth paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A．cheating isn’t a good idea

B．why kids cheat in the test

C．some kids can’t pass the test without cheating

D．some kids don’t spend time studying

【小題4】We can learn from the passage______.

A．cheaters are often thought highly of

B．people show no respect for those who cheat

C．parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble

D．kids cheat in the test because of swim practice

【小題5】Those who cheat are advised to ______.

A．spend more time on school than on sports

B．find good solutions instead of cheating

C．try hard to be intelligent rather than lazy

D．a(chǎn)sk their classmates for good methods of study

Dear Students,
I am delighted to be your guest.
I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.
In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.
Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.
Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.
In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.
【小題1】The speaker is giving a speech to students in __________.

A． India

B．Canada

C．Turkey

D．China

【小題2】The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means __________.

A．extreme lack of food

B．joy

C．luck

D．pleasure

【小題3】What can we learn about Rosa?

A．She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.

B．She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.

C．She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.

D．She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.

【小題4】For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?

A．Their bravery.

B．Their luck.

C．Their age.

D．Their strong mind.

When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say. “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” Or “I know I am late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming（責(zé)備） somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a lose. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined regularly .Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about---creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens Winners don’t have few problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “Whose fault it is”. Once you are confident about power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
【小題1】According to the passage, winners__________.

A．deal with problems rather than blame others

B．meet with fewer difficulties in the lives

C．have responsible and able colleagues

D．blame themselves rather than others

【小題2】The underlined word“remedy” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A．a(chǎn)void

B．a(chǎn)ccept

C．improve

D．consider

【小題3】When your colleague(同事) brings about a problem, you should _________.

A．find a better way to handle the problems

B．blame him for his lack of responsibility

C．tell him to find the cause of the problem

D．a(chǎn)sk a more able colleague for help

【小題4】When problems occur, winners take them as__________.

A．excuses for their failures

B．barriers（障礙） to greater power

C．challenges to their colleagues

D．chances for self-development

【小題5】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．A winner’s Secret	B．A Winner’s Problem
C．A Winner’s Opportunity	D．A Winner’s Achievement

Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I am a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take me to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: As life was hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age .However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I have got. That’s my way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filter(過濾) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feeling should be passed through sight ,hearing and touch.
【小題1】In Misbah’s childhood, ___________.

A．he was free from worry

B．he liked living in the countryside

C．he was fond of getting close to nature

D．he often spent holidays with his family

【小題2】What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A．A colorful life	B．A beautiful house
C．Peace and freedom	D．Money for his life

【小題3】Which phrase do you think can take the place of the underlined phrase “all alone” in the passage?

A．lonely

B．without difficulty

C．without hesitation

D．on his own

【小題4】How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A．By chatting on the Internet	B．By calling them sometimes
C．By paying weekly visits	D．By writing them letters

【小題5】If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?

A．What was your childhood dream?

B．What is your biggest achievement ?

C．What is your parents’ view of you?

D．What was your hardest experience in the war?