Why do people drink too much, eat too much ,smoke cigarettes or take drugs? What's to blame for all the bad behavior? Most people would say that, while these self-destructive(自我毀滅的) acts can have many root causes, they all have one obvious thing in common: they are all examples of failures of self-control, lacking the will power to resist them.

According to a recent study, however, if you really think about it, something about that simple answer doesn't quite make sense. In fact, it turns out that sometimes it's having will power that really gets you into trouble.

Think back to the time you took your very first sip(啜飲) of beer. Disgusting, wasn't it? When my father gave me my first taste of beer as a teenager, I wondered why anyone would voluntarily drink it. And smoking? No one enjoys their first cigarette—it tastes awful. So even though smoking, and drinking alcohol or coffee, can become temptation you need will power to resist, they never, ever start out that way.

Just getting past those first horrible experiences actually requires a lot of self-control. Ironically, only those who can control themselves well, rather than give in to them, can ever come to someday develop a "taste" for Budweiser beer, Marlboro cigarettes, or dark-roasted Starbucks coffee. We do it for social acceptance. We force ourselves to consume alcohol, cigarettes, coffee and even illegal drugs, in order to seem experienced, grown-up, and cool.

These bad habits aren't self-control failures—far from it. They are voluntary choices, and they are in fact self-control successes. Self-control is simply a tool to be put to some use, helpful or harmful. To live happy and productive lives, we need to develop not only our self-control ,but also the wisdom to make good decisions about when and where to apply it.

1. What do most people think causes bad behavior?

A. Being forced by others.

B. Enjoying their first experiences.

C. Not having enough will power.

D. Following the examples of their friends.

2.The author mentions his experience in the third paragraph to prove .

A. will power helps develop bad habits sometimes

B. drinking beer is harmful to the health of teenagers

C. self-control should be developed when one is young

D. everyone can be challenged by different temptations

3.In the last paragraph, the author stresses that .

A. without self-control, no one can succeed

B. applying self-control correctly is important

C. bad habits don't always lead to bad results

D. people can develop wisdom from bad behavior

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. My First Sip of Beer B. Do You Have Will Power?

C. Will Power Benefits Us D. Dark Side of Self-control

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1.What's the purpose of this passage?

A. To advertise some goods.

B. To compare some goods.

C. To teach how to operate the items

D. To show how fashionable the items are.

2.What do Item 7.8431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage?

A. They both sell well.

B. They both can take photos.

C. They both have unusual appearances.

D. They are both cheap.

3. If you're a movie fan, you probably show strong interest in .

A. Item 78098 B. Item 78431

C. Item 77281 D. Item 77918

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time.

B. Item 77918 works as a DVD player.

C. In a way, Item 77281 is user-friendly

D. All the items include rechargeable batteries.

根據(jù)對話內(nèi)容，從對話后的選項中選出能填人空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項多余選項。

—Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening.

—Oh, David. 1. You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight.

—Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time.

— 2.

—No, I am afraid we have to change all our plans.

—All fight, David. 3.

—I am taking the 7 o'clock plane to Rome.

—Are you coming home before you go to the airport?

—I am afraid I can't. 4.

—What about your suitcase?

—I am afraid you'll have to pack it for me.

—And who is fetching it for you?

—You'll bring it, darling.

— 5.

—Because you are coming with me. It's your birthday on Saturday and this trip is my birthday present for you. I'll meet you at the airport, three quarters before the flight. Don't forget anything and don't be late. See you later, darling.

A. When exactly are you leaving then?

B. I am still having a talk with my boss here.

C. What's the matter?

D. Why me?

E. Do you really have to go?

F. It's a pity that we have to change our plans.

G. Then we won't be able to go to the theater tomorrow.

閱讀下面短文并回答問題，然后將答案寫在對應的橫線上(請注意問題后的詞數(shù)要求)o

Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures. Traditional pen pals were the primary source for such contacts, and students could write each other letters. With the Internet, finding friends has become much easier, and such relationships are called key pals. However, care and consideration should be given when finding friends on the Internet:

Search the Internet for reputable (有信譽的)services. Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about other students' experiences. Don't join a service until you have done your research.

Check to see if you can use a nickname, instead of your real name, to protect your identity.

Never give personal information to anyone, including your home address, phone number, and birthday.

Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation. Again, if you protect your identity, this will be easier to do. Tell your teachers, parents, or even local law enforcement(執(zhí)法組) if problems arise.

Try to use the language you are studying in the classroom in your communication with others.

Ask appropriate questions that will also help you learn about other cultures. Remember that someone's personal experience might help you to understand a whole culture. You have to talk to many different people, and this will get you started.

1.Why do many students want to find friends on the Internet? (within 15 words)

2.What are the relationships between friends on the Internet called? (within 3 words)

3.What's the purpose of using a nickname on the Internet? (within 5 words)

4.How many pieces of advice does the writer give about finding friends on the Internet? (within 2 words)

5.What's the proper title for this passage? (within 6 words)

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(＼)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1．每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2．只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

Zhang Xiaowen, who is sixteen, a middle school student in Northern China. She is one of the best student in her class and she was won an award for young scientists last year. When seating in the classroom she looks just like all her classmates. And after class her life is obvious different. She was born without the ability to use her legs and she has no feeling below the waist. She had to use a wheelchair to get around. And it often takes her a little long to do everyday things, such as getting out of bed, getting dressed and going to the school. So far she has created many programmes and one of which received an award at her province's science fair.

假定你校要在今年11月25日感恩節(jié)（Thanksgiving Day）這天舉辦一次英語演講競賽，你將代表你班去參加比賽，請按以下內(nèi)容要點準備一篇演講稿。

1．對父母、老師的感恩； 2．對同窗好友、國家或社會的感恩； 3．你的人生態(tài)度。

參考詞匯：衷心地heartily

注意：

1．詞數(shù)：120左右； 2．可以適當增加細節(jié)，使行文連貫；

3．演講稿的開頭與結(jié)束語已為你寫好（不計入總詞數(shù)）

Good morning, everyone!

Today is Thanksgiving Day and I have the honor to make a speech here, full of thanks.

Thank you for your listening.

— How do you find the TV series Red Sorghum adapted from Mo Yan’s novel?

—________. I can’t think too highly of it.

A. It’s terrible B. It’s up to you

C. It makes no sense D. It’s really wonderful

I didn’t want to drive all the way to Shanghai by myself, so I ______ Henry, my American friend, to ride with me.

A. confirmed B. consulted

C. persuaded D. permitted

It came as a great surprise to the public ______ some state leaders’ cellphones might have been monitored by America’s National Security Agency.

A. that B. whether C. what D. which