This film has been well reviewed, but it proves not to be so successful ______ its box-office income.

   A. as a result of    B. in place of            C. in exchange for              D. in terms of

1. They left the lights down to create a comfortable _________(气氛).

2.We cannot e______without air, food and water.    

3. It was the most _______（暴力的） film that I have ever seen.  

4. There are usually a lot of _________ (顾客) in the restaurant. 

5. Children’s c_________  with everything plays an important part in their study. 

6. It’s important to know your own strengths and w___________.

7. You must ______ (道歉)to him for what you have done. 

8. It is _______(明显的) that she has known what happend.

9. She has ________ (受益于)from all that experience. 

10. He left the room with the teacher’s __________. (允许)

Exchange a glance with someone, and then look away. Do you realize that you have made a statement? Hold the glance for a second longer and you have made a different situation, there is a permissible time that you can hold a person’s stare without being unfriendly, rude, or aggressive. If you are on a lift, what stare-time are you permitted? To answer this question, consider what you typically do. You very likely give other passengers a quick glance to size them up and to assure them that you mean no harm. Since being close to another person signals the possibility of interaction, you need to send out a signal telling others you want to be left alone. So you cut off eye contact—what sociologist Erving Goffiman calls “a dimming(变暗) of the lights”. You look down at the floor, at the indicator(指示) lights, anywhere but into another passenger’s eyes. Should you break the rule against staring at a stranger on a lift, you will make the other person extremely uncomfortable, and you are likely to feel a bit strange yourself.

If you hold eye contact for more than 3 seconds, what are you telling another person? Much depends on the person and the situation. For instance, a man and a woman communicate interest in this manner. They stare at each other for about 3 seconds at a time, and then drop their eyes down for 3 seconds, before letting their eyes meet again. But if one man gives another man a 3-second-plus stare, he signals, “I know you”, “I am interested in you” or “You look peculiar(奇怪) and I am curious about you”. This type of stare often produces hostile(敌意的) feelings.

33. If one is looked at by a stranger for too long, he tends to feel ________.

   A. depressed                B. uneasy

   C. curious                  D. amused

34. If you want to be left alone on a lift, the best thing to do is _____.

   A. to look into another passenger’s eyes

   B. to avoid eye contact with other passengers

   C. to signal you don’t mean to do harm to anyone

   D. to keep a distance from other passengers

35. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.

   A. every glance has its significance

   B. staring at a person is an expression of interest

   C. a stare longer than 3 seconds is unacceptable

   D. a glance conveys more meaning than words

Children grow quickly, especially their feet. But many families cannot buy shoes each time a child needs them. As a result, about 300 million children around the world go without shoes. Those children risk picking up diseases and parasites (寄生虫) from the soil.

An American man may have a solution for those kids a shoe that grows with the child. Kenton Lee is the creator of the shoe that grows. He says, “The shoe can grow in the front; it can also grow on the side with Velcro fastener and on the back a buckle (锁扣). It can last up to five years. The bottom is compressed (压缩的) rubber like what is used for a tire. The top is high-quality leather.” The shoes come in two sizes: small ones that fit children aged 4 to 9 and large ones for children aged 9 to 14.

Lee says he got the idea for the shoe while working as a volunteer in an orphanage (孤儿院) in Kenya. He says, “There was a little girl in a white dress walking next to me. And I just remember looking down and seeing how small her shoes were. They were so small for her feet that she had to cut open the front of her shoes to let her toes stick out. And I just remember thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a pair of shoes that could grow with her?’”

However, Lee says it was not easy to turn his idea into a reality. “The real reason why it was important for me to try to make the shoes that could grow was to help. So I made a promise to myself.”

In 2009 Lee founded a non-profit organization called Because International. In the office of Because International，Lee kept a pair of his own shoes to help him remember his promise. “I told myself I would not get new shoes until the idea was done. So, those are the shoes that I wore for a little over five years. But once we finally made the shoe that grows, then I got some new shoes.”

19. What’s the purpose of Kenton Lee’s words in Paragraph 2?

A. To encourage us to buy the shoes.

B. To tell us the shoes are of high quality.

G. To show us the shoes have various types.

D. To give us general information about the shoes.

20. How did Kenton Lee respond when seeing the little girl?

A. He thought the girl was really small.

B. He couldn’t believe what he saw at all.

C. He wanted to invent shoes that grow.

D. He was determined to collect money to help her.

21. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Many children need shoes in poor countries.

B. An American man helped poor people in Kenya.

C. Children should wear shoes to protect themselves.

D. An American man invented shoes that grow with a child.

When thinking about quitting (giving up) ...

List all the reasons why you want to quit. Every night before going to bed, repeat one of the reasons 10 times.

Decide positively that you want to quit. Try to avoid negative thoughts about how difficult it might be. Develop strong personal reasons in addition to your health and obligations(责任) to others. For example, think of all the time you waste taking cigarette breaks, rushing out to buy a pack, hunting for a light, etc. Set a date for quitting — perhaps a special day like your birthday or a holiday. If you smoke heavily at work, quit during your vacation. Make the date sacred seriously, and don’t let anything change it. Begin to condition yourself physically; start a modest exercise; drink more water; get plenty of rest.

Immediately after quitting ...

The first few days after you quit, spend as much free time as possible in places where smoking is prohibited, e.g. libraries, museums, theatres, departments stores, etc.

Drink large quantities of water and fruit juice. Try to avoid wine, coffee, and other drinks which remind you of cigarette smoking.

Strike up a conversation with someone instead of a match for a cigarette.

If you miss the sensation (感觉) of having a cigarette in your hand, play with something else — a pencil, a pen or a ruler.

If you miss having something in your mouth, try a toothpick or a fake(仿制的) cigarette.

9.  Which of the following statements is best supported by the author?

A. Whenever you feel like a cigarette, try to forget it by starting a conversation with someone.

B. Try to be an ice-breaker before asking for a light.

C. If you miss the sensation of having a cigarette in your mouth, play with a pen.

D. Every night before going to bed, repeat the reasons 10 times.

10. From the passage, we know smokers ______________.

A. waste a lot of time smoking

B. have to stop to smoke from time to time

C. can only quit smoking during their holiday

D. start a modest and easy exercise

11. The author suggested ______________.

A. all kinds of drinks be avoided immediately after quitting

B. drinking water and fruit juice immediately after quitting

C. trying low-tar (低焦油) cigarettes immediately after quitting

D. spending as much time as possible in public places

12. If the article is in a newspaper, which section is it in?

A. Sports.                          B. News.

C. Health.                          D. Culture.

 Every boy and every girl as well as their parents who ______ to attend the meeting ______ asked to be at the school gate before 2:30 in the afternoon.

A. is; is    B. are; are

C. is; are    D. are; is

   When I was ten years old, I went to Yangzhou with two American. I became their guide. First, we went to the Shouxi River. They wanted to look around the river by the boat. After buy the tickets, we got into a boat. We went around seeing the beautiful sight. After that, we went shopping. The sellers couldn’t spoke English. Though it was very harder, I tried my best listen to their words carefully and translate the sentences. They bought some little things with their help. Next, we went to a small zoo but took some pictures. When we felt hunger, we went out and had lunch. After lunch, we visited some old house and learned more about Chinese history. 

As we all know，people redecorate their hotels regularly．However，very few do it as frequently as Sweden's Icehotel．As the name indicates，the hotel that is located in the remote village of Jukkasjarvi，is built entirely from ice and，therefore，has to be rebuilt annually!The 26th version of Icehotel，which welcomed its first visitors on December 11th，features 69rooms．To make them affordable for everyone，they range from expensive luxury suites to basic accommodations．

Among this year's unique suite offerings is the"Elephant in the Room"，which features a massive 3﹣m tall sculpted African elephant overlooking an ice﹣framed bed．The"Counting Sheep"suite features frozen sheep that may help those who don't sleep well get a good night's rest．Though the atmosphere between the luxury suites and the budget rooms may differ，they are all subject to the bone﹣chilling﹣5℃temperatures．To get a good night's rest guests have to lie inside sleeping bags and keep their gloves and hats on．Though that seems a little uncomfortable，visitors say it is an experience like none other．

The hotel also features a beautifully crafted ice church where over 100couples will get married this year and an Ice Bar that will serve drinks in ice glasses．Though dining options are limited to the hotel's only restaurant，guests will have little to complain about with Michelin﹣trained chef Alexander Meier．To keep customers entertained，the hotel offers a variety of fun activities like snowshoeing，moose or snowmobile safaris，dog sledding，and even overnight wilderness camping．

The 26﹣year﹣•old tradition began accidentally in 1989when locals organized an art exhibition to draw winter visitors to the remote village that lies 200km north of the Arctic Circle．Among the many tourists was an adventurous group and they announced their intention of spending the night in the place where the exhibition was being held．That's when the idea of building the icy accommodations dawned on the locals．

1．Why is Sweden's Icehotel rebuilt every year？　  　

A．It needs more rooms．

B．It is entirely built from ice．

C．It follows old traditions．

D．It can be easily decorated．

2．What is unique about the hotel this year？　  

A．It opens earlier than ever before．

B．More expensive rooms are available．

C．Room prices are more affordable．

D．Some rooms have theme sculptures．

3．What can be inferred about the hotel in Paragraph 3？　 

A．Its service needs improving．

B．Its activities may be boring．

C．It tries to attract more customers．

D．Its food is not delicious at a1l．

 Determined not to fall behind, Alex now spends ________ as he used to on physics, his weakest subject.

A. twice as much time    B. as twice much time

C. twice much time as    D. as twice time much

Some jobs require employees to work night shifts. Working the night shifts often means better money, but that also comes negative side effects.

The human body is naturally inclined（倾向于）to work during the day and sleep at night.    11   Your body will be able to fully adjust to this new style of rest and work. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation, constant exhaustion（疲倦） may be part of the lifestyle of working the night shift.

In addition to exhaustion from working the night shift, sleep disturbances can occur, even when your body has the opportunity to get some shut-eye during the day.    12    Instead of getting a full eight hours of sleep, which is what most people need, it’s typical for night shift workers to only take a long nap after their shift.

Working night shifts can also cause social and relational problems. Because many social events happen during the evening, people who work the shift miss out on important relationship-building opportunities.   13    When husbands or wives rarely see one another or rarely go to bed together, this will affect their communication and their marriage life.

       14    Exhaustion, sleep problems, personal and relational issues and other health issues, over time, can lead to depression if not taken care of properly.

        15   According to the National Sleep Foundation, you can avoid these problems by working with others during your shifts, taking naps during your shifts and setting up a support group with other employees to discuss the problems you’re facing.

A. Working night shifts can help us a lot.

B. So working the night shift will take an adjustment.

C. Doctor and nurses often work night shifts to care for their patients.

D. In the long run, this can be harmful to relationships, especially marriage.

E. What’s worse, depression is likely to occur with all of these factors.

F. Of course, you can do something to reduce the side effects of working night shifts.

G. Many people have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep during daytime hours.

 “Freelance retail consultant” refers to daigou in Chinese, or overseas people who buy goods for customers in the Chinese mainland.

It’s estimated that there are 40,000 daigou in Australia, most of whom are young migrants or international students looking for ways to help cover their rent and university cost.

These freelance retail consultants have created thousands of trading routes, both small and big, into China.

Shops in Australia sold out of instant formula(婴儿配方奶粉)，leaving many Australia parents unable to buy their preferred brands. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year that half of Australia’s infant formula sold went to China through customers selling to other customers.

Because of this, daigou have received criticism from Australia media. The Sydney Morning post even suggested that the Australia government should put a limit on instant formula exports.

However, not everyone dislikes daigou. “We think daigou are good for both the local economy… and they are very good for our business,” Peter Nathan, the chief executive of A2 Milk, a New Zealand infant formula maker, told Reuters. “We clearly believe they are a positive force.”

Others agree that nothing is wrong with the practice. “People are buying these products legally on the Australia market… they’re not illegally being exported to China,” Tim Foulds, head of research at Euro monitor Australia and New Zealand, told The Washington Post.

28. Why do most daigou in Australia buy goods for Chinese customers?

  A. To improve living conditions.               B. To satisfy import demand.

  C. To pay their expenses.                   D. To get sales experience.

29. According to the passage, which of the following is right?

  A. Australian parents criticize daigou.

  B. Consumers prefer milk made in Australia.

  C. Australian government has limited exports.

  D. Different ideas about daigou exist in Australia.

30. We can infer from the last two paragraphs that           .

  A. the practice of daigou will balance supply and demand

  B. daigou will probably be welcomed in New Zealand

  C. infant formula will grow in popularity in China

  D. daigou will be a legal job in Australia soon

31. What’s the attitude of the author to Daigou?

  A. Supportive.       B. Doubtful.              C. Negative.              D. Objective.

   Do you know how to deal with failure at school? Four steps will help you get the most out of each failure and more on.

36   When you feel bad after failing, talk with your parents or good friends, or any other adult. Then decide to take the duty to improve yourself. Read the teachers’ comments on your test carefully.

Ask yourself what you were trying to do and why you failed.   37  Maybe you didn’t have all the information you needed; maybe you made a mistake or a poor decision. If so, give yourself a pat on the back. Fewer people ever get something right the first time they try it, and often it takes them many times.   38   Sometimes the failure isn’t because of something you did or didn’t do; it is someone else’s fault. But don’t spend time blaming them; instead, move on toward your goals.

  39   . Review the situation to see what your choices are. There is a different between making a decision and giving up. Deciding to follow a better way is one thing; simply walking away means you really have failed.

Keep trying again. Successful people are different because they choose their next steps instead of just reacting to feelings. If a goal still important to you, figure out what to do and go after it again.   40  .

A. No pains, no gains.

B. Don’t give up easily

C. Failure is unavoidable

D. Remove your bad feelings

E. If it isn’t, do your best on something else

F. Actually it was because you were very lazy

G. Usually it was because you were trying out a new skill or learning a new subject.

       假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

       增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

       删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

       修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

       注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

       As students, all of us will be faced a problem after passed the college entrance examination. Should we choose a good major and a good university first? Here are some differently ideas. Some more prefer to choose a major first so that they can learn something what they are interested in. In this way, they can put their hearts into study and got their favorite jobs in the future. Other believe that the environment is important to one’s develop and that graduates from key universities are more likely to find good jobs. As far as I’m concerned, maybe the choice should be a good university if we can’t obtain both.

  In many countries, schools have long summer holidays, with shorter holidays in between. However, a new report suggests shortening school holidays to stop children forgetting what they have learnt during the long summer break. Instead of three school terms, it says, there should be five eight-week terms. And there should be just four weeks off in the summer, with a two-week break between the other terms.

  Sonia Montero has two children at primary school and works full-time. She supports the idea. “The kids,” she says, “have much longer holidays than me and I can’t afford to take several weeks off work, so I need someone to take care of them. But nobody wants the work in the summer months — they all have holidays of their own.”

  Not surprisingly, some young people disagree. Student Jason Panos says “It’s a stupid idea. I would hate staying at school in the summer. It’s unfair, too. The people who suggest this had long school holidays when they were young, but now they want to stop us enjoying the summer. The kids in Spain and America have much longer holidays than here, but they don’t forget everything they’ve learnt in a few months.”

  Nadia Salib agrees. “Sure,” she says, “the first week at school after the summer is never easy, but you soon get back into it. The real problem round here is that kids get bored after so many weeks out of school, and then some of them start causing trouble. But the answer is to give them something to do, not make everyone stay in school longer.”

28. Why is Sonia in support of shorter school holidays?

A. She doesn’t get any summer holidays in her job.

B. She is worried that her children will forget what they’ve learnt.

C. She can’t afford to pay someone to look after her children.

D. She can’t get anyone to look after her children in summer.

29. What does Jason say about long summer holidays?

A. They can help children forget about school.

B. Schools in other countries don’t have them.

C. These days many older people have them too.

D. They have little influence on children’s education.

30. What does Nadia say about young people on summer holidays?

A. They would like to spend more time at school.

B. Long holidays are very bad for their education.

C. They need something to do to enrich themselves.

D. Long holidays should be shortened to stop them causing trouble.

31. Which of the following statements best explains the text?

A. It has been decided that summer holidays should be shortened.

B. Students are angry that school holidays have been changed.

C. Some people want to change school holidays but not everyone agrees.

D. Teenagers are worried that they will be busy during summer holidays.

 — The film A Dog’s Purpose was moving.

— Yes, it ______ the bond between dogs and humans to the audience.

A. wished for    B. put forward

C. appealed to    D. got across

The Great War Exhibition

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm

Mon 11 Jan, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm

Where: Dominion Museum Building, 15 Buckle Street, Wellington

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Admission Free

The journey is rich in personal stories which tell of the great experience of the battlefields and the hardships at home during war-time New Zealand. The visitors will experience the desperate horrors and the victories of the human spirit that were part of the Great War.

Kaipara Coast Plants & Sculpture Gardens

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Mon 11 Jan, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Where: 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16), Auckland

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

● Adults: $10.00

● Children 5-13 (under 5, free):$ 5.00

● Groups 10: $ 8.00

● Over 60 & Students (with ID): $ 9.00

Come and enjoy a relaxing art and garden experience. Sculptures are for sale and the display changes completely ever 12 months with the new exhibition opening in December each year to give you a fresh experience each time you come.

Dream Works Animation

When: Sun 10 Jan, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Mon 11 Jan, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Where: Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Wellington

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

● Adults: $ 15.00

● Children & Students 3-15 (with Student ID): $ 6.00

● Children under 3: $0.00

The exhibition features over 400 items, including rare concept drawing, models, interviews, and original artworks. Adults and kids can get creative with real animation tools, and soar above the clouds in the Dragon Flight experience from How to Train Your Dragon.

Balls, Bullets and Boots

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

Mon 11Jan, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

Where: National Army Museum, 1 Hassett Dr, SH1, Waiouru

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Door Sales Only

The exhibition explores the impact the cruel reality of war had on colonial sportsmen and their loved ones as they were transplanted from the rugby fields of home to fight.

1. If a couple with their son aged 5 attend the second and the third exhibitions, how much should they pay?

A. $ 53.    B. $61.

C. $75.    D. $82.

2. Which of the following may attract a sport-lover most?

A. Balls, Bullets and Boots.    B. The Great War Exhibition.

C. Dream Works Animation.    D. Kaipara Coast Plants & Sculpture Gardens.

3. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text?

A. Persuade people to study history seriously

B. Attract more visitors to join in the exhibitions

C. Advise people to spend more time with families

D. Compare the differences of four different exhibitions

   Thank you for choosing Yale University housing. The following information should answer questions you may have about housing services.

   Housing Office

   There is a housing office in the New Residence Hall and it is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., for check-in and check-out. You can call the assistants there for any questions about housing. Telephone: 436-4119. Or if you are moving in, you can call Housekeeping at 436-4108 and ask to have your room cleaned.

   Common Room and Meeting Rooms

   The building has a common room (BO77) for the use of guests for studying and gathering. Do not leave personal things in the common room. Close any windows you open when you leave the room. The meeting rooms 223 (for 10 people) and 323 (for 18 people) each have a television and a VCR. You don’t need to reserve the common room and for reservation of meeting rooms, please call the Housing Office.

   Computer Rooms

   There are two computer rooms (221&421) in the building. They offer Macintoshes, Windows computers, and printing to guests. These computers are maintained by Yale University’s Computing Assistants (www.yale.edu/cas Tel: 436-5990). If you have any problems, for example, if there’s no printer paper, please report it to the Housing Office.

   Telephone Service

   Each room is equipped with a telephone. Your telephone number is 436-4 followed by your room number (for example, Room 112, Tel: 436-4112). To call a university number, press the last five numbers only. To make a call outside the university, press 9 first and then the number.

24. When you want to have your room cleaned in Yale University, you should call ______.

   A. 436-4119               B. 436-5990                    C. 436-4112                    D. 436-4108

25. If you can’t find any printer paper in the computer room, which number should you dial?

A. 436-4119.                     B. 436-5990.            C. 436-4112.          D. 436-4108.

26. How would you make the call if you want to call a friend at Yale University at 738-9087 while staying in Room 188?

A. Press 9, then 738-9087.                        B. Dial 9 first, then 8908.          

C. Press 89087.                                           D. Ring 9087.

27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. You can call the Housing Office after 9 p.m.                          

B. Your personal things will be well kept in the common room.

C. You can call 436-4119 to reserve the meeting room.                               

D. Each room is equipped with a television.

                               

Want to try something new for your next trip? Push your family out of your comfortable home with these ideas for an adventure you can have together.

   New Zealand

   New Zealand's natural beauty and excellent fame for outdoor activities make it a popular tourist area for families. Finding a camper car to explore the country not only saves you money but also lets you travel freely on the open road and enjoy the fun of outdoor life without having to put a tent up each night.

   South Africa

   Seeing animals in the wild gets pretty high scores on the adventure for most people. South Africa's Kruger National Park is loved by children because they like watching animals at a small distance travelling round the southern part of the park. There are also family-friendly hotels with pools when everyone needs to cool off.

   Southwestern Australia

   Do your kids have their heads in the clouds? Treat them to a 600m-long walk in the Valley of the Giants. Or do they prefer to go underground? Check out the attractive caves in the Margaret River region. Go whale watching in Geographe Bay. Bike riding? Tree climbing? You've guessed it.

   Japan

   For robot-loving, game-playing, tech-happy teens, a trip to Japan is a dream that comes true. You can visit ancient temples and palaces. Pay a visit to one of the national park or island beaches when everyone needs to breathe out. Before you know it, you've got a trip to please even the most popular adventurers in your family.
21. What does the text mainly introduce?
A. The most popular adventure activities.
B. Tourist places for family adventures.
C. The culture of western countries.
D. Asian countries most people like.

22. If interested in high technology, your family should make a trip to ________.
A. Southwestern Australia          B. New Zealand
C. South Africa                        D. Japan

23. What can you learn from the text?
A. Children can take a walk in the valley in Southwestern Australia.
B. Tourists think it is difficult to find camper cars to explore New Zealand.
C. Tourists will have to put up a tent each night in New Zealand.
D. Children can't visit ancient temples and palaces in Japan.

假定英语课课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,

I’m writing to you from my home in China. I returned at home safe and sound. When I think of the wonderful two weeks I spend in Australia, I just can’t help think of both of you. It was so kind for you to have provided everything to make my stay here pleasant. It was a happy and luck experience. Not only has my English improved and I’ve also learned so much about your culture. And I enjoyed all the funs we shred together. Thank you very much. I’ll always remember your kind as well as this trip.

I’ll keep touch with you and write to you later. Please take care!

Yours,

Li Ming

So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument, a misunderstanding, the way we were raised, or some other painful events. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us—believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.

A friend of mine, recently told me that she hadn't spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she said, “I can't do that. He's the one who should apologize.” After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.

Whenever we hold on to our anger, we turn “small stuff(问题)” into really “big stuff” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn't mean that you're wrong. Everything will be fine. You'll experience the peace of letting go, as well as the joy of letting others be right.　　

You'll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be “right，” they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But, if for some reason they don't, that's okay too. You'll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world, and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself.

34．The underlined word “rekindle” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”．

A．recover                             B．develop

C．accept                              D．replace

35．In the author's opinion, we hold on to our anger often because we think ________.

A．we can turn small issues into big ones

B．our positions are higher than others

C．our own opinions matter most

D．others will be less defensive

36．The best thing to do after a quarrel is to ______.

A．let go of our own rights

B．realize that you are wrong

C．expect others to give in