Reading and Optional Choices

阅读七选五

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

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In a world surrounded by bad news， it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes. 1

If you make even one person smile today， you can help make this world a better place. Here is a list of ideas to help you.

2  In this day and age where everything is sent via the Internet， it's a shock to receive a letter through the post. Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive impact.

Requiring some time and research to find the perfect project， volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do. Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk， the simple fact is incredible. There are so many opportunities. 3

Tell someone “I love you”. It can be anyone. 4  Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you. Sometimes， in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.

5  Whether you're creative or not， taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. Even if you think you're not creative， the recipient will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. Some ideas could include a card， painting， drawing， song， poem or cake！

A. However， you can make a difference.

B. It's a surprise to send a handwritten letter.

C. And you don't even have to say “I love you”.

D. And it won't necessarily take up all your life.

E. So you are sure to find one that is right for you.

F. Making something for a special person is always unique.

G. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could make someone's day.

1.   _________         2.     _________       3.    _________        4.        _________    5.       _________

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What makes people successful？ Successful people have adopted certain values which have proved important for their success.

It is evident that successful people take initiative （主动性）. When they find something needs to be done， they never hesitate to do it. 1  They weigh immediately what has to be done and then do it with pleasure， thus strengthening their reputation.

Successful people do things with great enthusiasm， especially when they believe in what they are doing. They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work.

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They do not fear failure . Failures and disappointments in life are unavoidable .3  Successful people pick themselves up after a fall， try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure. They associate with those they can learn from and enjoy the company of those appreciating their achievement.

Having a good IQ often gets a person what he wants but it's really the EQ that keeps him there and helps him enjoy a high reputation. 4  By giving respect to others， they command respect for themselves.

5  It's better to praise others and win favor with them. So instead of complaining about a situation， successful people always try to solve it.

A. Successful people never complain.

B. Successful people seldom make excuses.

C. They work hard even when no one is watching.

D. They believe that responsibility is taken， not given.

E. It's failure that teaches us much more than success.

F. It's hard to be successful if you don't trust the people around you.

G. Successful people are polite to everyone and treat others with respect.

1.       _________     2.         _________   3.    _________        4.    _________        5.         _________

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The Benefits of Keeping a Journal

If you want to grow， one important thing you should do is to keep a journal. It may seem simple， but it can make a big difference in your life. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. 1  Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.

◆ It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down？ 2  But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.

◆ It helps you review all the lessons you've learned. By reviewing your journal， you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten. 3  You can use the ideas to propel （鞭策） yourself forward.