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| Do you ever hear yourself think,"It doesn't matter"? I have come to understand that I think this way.It may be because I think I should do something,and I can also accept that it is unimportant.Sometimes I see negative things going on around me and think it doesn't matter.As I started working on changing this in myself,I came up with something that really works for me. Not everything can intensely matter to us,or we will drive ourselves mad with concern and worry. However,because procrastination(拖延)causes so many troubles in our lives,we can benefit from one simple question. When I think I should do something that perhaps I don't really feel like doing,I may think it doesn't matter right now.Say,for example,that you think that you need to have your roof repaired.Then you think I should call someone and have it fixed.There may be many reasons or excuses and mixed emotions behind the thought.Whatever you feel,you can convince yourself or accept that it doesn't matter.Ask yourself this question,"When will it matter?"After you answer this question,you may become motivated(受鼓舞的)to take the necessary steps.By asking and answering,this question can actually make you least resistant to accomplish what you want. I think that everything matters in life；some things just matter less than other things.Saying "It doesn't matter"or"I don't care"is a lie.If something is bothering you,it is because it matters to you.Therefore,the next time you think something doesn't matter,try the followup question.Perhaps the thing matters to you because you can see the consequence of ignoring it.Maybe by using the followup question you will see that it "matters" to you now,and avoiding the issue is unlikely to make it matter less. Taking action toward what matters to you is what makes the difference in your life.You have your reasons for saying"It doesn't matter"and asking when it will matter can help.I hope this suggestion will help you as much as it has helped me. |
| 1. What's the purpose of this passage? |
| A. To ask readers an important question. B. To analyze what is important in life. C. To show how to ask a good question. D. To share tips on overcoming procrastination. |
| 2. According to the passage,once in a while the author________. |
| A. ignores the importance of dealing with unpleasant things B. becomes crazy when facing difficulties C. believes everything matters to him D. tries to make no mistakes |
| 3. The example mentioned in Paragraph 3 is to________. |
| A. stress that people should have their roof repaired timely B. prove that the author isn't good at organizing things C. explain how negative feelings influence people's attitude D. remind readers to break the habit of making excuses |
| 4. According to the passage,the followup question can________. |
| A. make people become more curious B. help people take things more seriously C. lead to people's being honest D. offer more advice to people |
| 5. Which of the following does the author agree with? |
| A. Things that matter should be done sooner rather than later. B. Never say "It doesn't matter" when you face anything. C. By asking when it will matter,you can always be successful. D. Challenge yourself as much as possible in your life. |
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| 阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文. Teenagers' secrets should be kept to themselves and no one else,their parents included,has the right to stick their nose into their private life. As we know,teenagers are going through a special period of development both physically and psychologically.They are curious about and puzzled by the unexpected changes in their body and mind. What's more,exposed to a world of adults,it is only too natural for them to begin imitating adults' behaviors in secret.Boys begin to smoke and girls begin to spend time doing their hair and care more about what to wear.Some even begin to date with a girlfriend or boyfriend without letting their parents know.They are doing all this in secret because they are still unsure whether it is right to do so and afraid that,if found out by their parent,they will get misunderstood and even punished.In fact,in many cases,parents can not deal with such matters well but hurt their children's feelings badly,making children unwilling to communicate with them any more.When this happens,it hurts terribly feelings of the family as well.Therefore,it sounds reasonable and acceptable that teenagers should keep their secrets to themselves instead of sharing them with their parents,who should give them the freedom in dealing with secrets. 【写作内容】 1. 以约30个词概括上面文章的要点； 2. 然后以约120个词就"青少年的秘密该不该与父母分享"这一话题发表你的看法,至少包含以下内容: (1)你是支持还是反对与父母分享秘密? (2)你支持或反对的理由是什么? (3)结合你的实际,谈谈你是具体怎么做的? 【写作要求】 1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称. 3. 题目自拟. 【评分标准】 概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯. |
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| 阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。 以下是几间特色旅店的信息：  A.Dog Bark Park Inn At the Dog Bark Park Inn,sleeping in a doghouse is a good thing! Located near Cottonwood,Idaho,this bed and breakfast is inside the world's largest beagle(猎犬)．A private staircase leads to the second story balcony entrance.Guests relax on dogthemed decorative furnishings and enjoy a wonderful breakfast.All this for only D|S92 a night!  B.The Poseidon Undersea Resort Located in a Fijian lagoon,the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the world's first seafloor suite 12 meters below the surface of the ocean.By day,people enjoy golf,tennis and water sports or learn to pilot a three passenger Triton submarine to explore the new ocean depths.  C.Hippo Point For those who prefer an overnight stay with wildlife on the East African plains.The ninestory tower rates as one of the top 10 resorts in the world.Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay.More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake,their calls echoing in the air.  D.Pavilion Bastille The historical Pavilion,the lively heart of the hotel resort,is the meeting point for a relaxing and social gettogether.All three guesthouses and the Pavilion are connected by covered walkways and underground passages-a system unique to Switzerland's hotel industry.  E.The Magic Mountain Hotel The Magic Mountain Hotel is shaped like a volcano.But instead of lava,a waterfall cascades down its sides.Nine comfortable rooms,all with modern facilities,are each named for a local species of bird.Hotel guests can enjoy rafting,hiking and horseback riding,or they can relax in a hot tub made out of the huge trunk of a tree and filled with hot water.  F.Sala Silvermine The truly adventurous can spend the night in the world's deepest bedroom in the world's deepest bedroom in the Sala Silvermine in Sweden.After a guided tour of the mine located 155 meters underground,you're left alone to enjoy the solitude with a basket of refreshments. 请阅读以下游客信息，然后匹配与上面旅店相关的信息。 1. Jane wants to find a hotel where she can enjoy the natural scenery.During the vacation,she can join some outdoor activities such as boating,walking,etc.After a tiring day,she would like to take a warm bath. 2. Linda is a pet lover.She would like to stay in a hotel featured in pets.She doesn't want to spend too much on accommodation,so a hotel with a reasonable price is a good choice.What's more,it's better to serve breakfast in the hotel. 3. Jim likes to take risks and seeks excitements.He is a cave explorer,so he hopes to find a particular hotel that can satisfy his interest in venture.Also,he can enjoy the peaceful time with some snacks. 4. Sam admires nature and appreciates the sounds of nature.He prefers a high rise where he can see the entire wild beauty and enjoys seeing wild animals running free in their natural habitats. 5. Lola prefers ball games,swimming and waterskiing on vacation.She is eager for a hotel where she can have fun looking out the window at the sights on the bottom of the ocean or diving into the sea. |
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