A.surveyed; lackingB.having been surveyed; to lack

C.surveyed; lackedD.to have been surveyed; lack

Kind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were played down because “everyone’s winner.” And their report cards sounded more positive (正面的) than ever before. As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them “the overpraised generation.”

Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Here’s how they work:

A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent (才能) is genetic – you’re a born artist, point guard, or numbers person. The fixed mind-set believes it’s sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame. When things get difficult, it’s quick to blame, lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.

On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible. Because the ego (自尊) isn’t on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, it’s quick to rethink, change and try again. In fact, it enjoys this experience.

We are all born with growth mind-sets. (Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to live in the world.) But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise. Dweck’s book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.

【1】（小題1）What does the author think about the present generation?

A. They don’t do well at school. B. They are often misunderstood.

C. They are eager to win in sports. D. They are given too much praise.

【2】（小題2）A fixed mind-set person is probably one who ________.

A. doesn’t want to work hard B. cares a lot about personal safety

C. cannot share his ideas with others D. can succeed with the help of teachers

【3】（小題3）What does the growth mind-set believe?

A. Admitting failure is shameful. B. Talent comes with one’s birth.

C. Scores should be highly valued. D. Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.

【4】（小題4）What should parents do for their children based on Dweck’s study?

A. Encourage them to learn from failures. B. Prevent them from making mistakes.

C. Guide them in doing little things. D. Help them grow with praise.

【1】What does Big Ben refer to according to the text?

A. A bell. B. A clock. C. A tower.

【2】Why will Big Ben remain silent?

A. There is something wrong with it.

B. The tower holding it will be repaired.

C. It will be cleaned by workers.

【3】What does Jaggs think of the project?

A. Expensive. B. Difficult. C. Worthwhile.

【4】Why will an elevator be built in the tower?

A. To carry more visitors.

B. To provide access for workers.

C. To convey some clock parts.

【1】Why will the woman go to Brazil?

A. To watch the RoboCup.

B. To take part in a competition.

C. To take a vacation with her family.

【2】What is Mark crazy about?

A. Football. B. Robots. C. Traveling.

【3】How many times has Mark’s team taken part in the RoboCup before?

A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.

【1】She was the teacher_______________ taught us English.

【2】The art museum _______________ garden is very attractive will open next week.

【3】They talked for about an hour of things and persons _______________ they remembered in the school.

【4】Is this the reason_______________ he explained at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?

【5】This is the only bus _______________ goes to the village school.

A.OccupyingB.Occupied

C.Being occupiedD.To be occupied

—I'm afraid by then I will just have finished my lecture and ______ my guests in my office.

A.meetB.have metC.be meetingD.am meeting

On April 17, Alipay introduces its first electronic ID card. The card is an electronic version of real ID card and is recognized by Ministry of Public Security. 【2】 Users can simply select “Web ID” in the app and follow the instructions.

The electronic ID card can now be used in Hangzhou, Suzhou and Fuzhou. People in these three cities can use the card to check into hotels, buy train tickets and do other tasks 【3】.

About 4 million people will be able to use the service within the next year. “【4】Even if they forget their ID cards, they can still get things done. Since the process is simplified, it also makes things easier for government offices and companies,” Tang Feifan, mayor of Suzhou, told Zhangjie online.

It’s safe to use Alipay’s new service, in case you are worried that someone might steal your identity. 【5】Then, you have to pass both a fingerprint and facial recognition scan before you can use the electronic ID card.

A. This gives people another choice.

B. The safety of the electronic ID card is the main concern.

C. They don’t have to show their standard ID card anymore.

D. But not all people have welcomed the electronic ID card.

E. But now, you can prove your identity using your smartphone.

F. It’s quite easy to get an electronic ID card by using the Alipay app.

G. First, you must unlock your phone, and enter your Alipay password.

【1】不管開車來還是乘火車來，他都會準時到這里。

________ he drives ________ takes the train，he will be here on time.

【2】一到達云南省魯?shù)榭h，士兵們就立即行動起來搜尋幸存人員。

____________________ Ludian County of Yunnan Province，the soldiers took action to search for survivors immediately.

【3】我哥哥去年畢業(yè)于北京大學經(jīng)濟學專業(yè)。

My brother ______________ Peking University ________ economics last year.

【4】從上世紀初，人們便開始利用太陽能。

Solar energy ____________________ since the beginning of last century.

【5】《阿凡達》是我曾經(jīng)看過的最好的電影。

Avatar is the best film ______________________．

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