They are said ________ (good) dancers.
科目:高中英語 來源:2015屆高三(人教版選修8)一輪復習單元測試Unit 2英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Research shows that much of our predisposition (傾向) towards determination, sociability and self?control and sense of purpose is in our genes. In fact, our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits (characteristics) than our upbringing (兒童期的教養(yǎng)) and the company we keep. Taken together, these aspects of personality can make the difference between success and failure, say the Edinburgh University researchers.
They questioned more than 800 pairs of twins about their attitudes to life to tease apart the influences of nature and nurture. Comparing identical twins, who share all their DNA and their upbringing, with non?identical twins, who have a shared background but are no more genetically alike than other brothers and sisters, is a technique often used by researchers to quantify the influence of genetics.
The results, published in the Journal of Personality, showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle, with self?control particularly etched (銘刻) into our DNA.
Our genes also largely determine how determined and persistent we are. This is important in terms of success, as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone_who_throws_in_the_towel_at_the_first_hiccough.
Researcher Professor Timothy Bates said, “Ever since the ancient Greeks, people have debated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life. Why do some people seem to manage their lives, have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not? Previously, the role of family and the environment around the home often controlled people's ideas about what affected psychological well?being. However, this work emphasizes a much more powerful influence from genetics.”
However, those who haven't been dealt a helpful hand of genes shouldn't be too depressed. The professor says a sense of purpose is the key and advises those who are eager for success to focus their thoughts on making a difference.
1.What does the result of the research indicate?
A.Our DNA is the only factor to decide our traits.
B.Our DNA plays a decisive role in achieving success.
C.Education plays little part in the formation of our character.
D.Society has little effect on us in our personality.
2.The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to someone who ________.
A.is born successful
B.determines to make a difference
C.makes great effort
D.a(chǎn)dmits defeat easily
3.Timothy Bates mentions the ancient Greeks in order to indicate that ________.
A.some people can live a good life because they can manage their lives
B.people haven't made it clear yet what is the key personality trait to be a success
C.in ancient Greece the role of family and the environment was ignored
D.the relationship between personality and success has always been people's concern
4.According to the passage, the key personality trait is ________.
A.determination B.kindness
C.politeness D.sociability
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A.How do people work hard?
B.Why can some people succeed?
C.DNA determines success or failure.
D.Several factors determine personality.
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—Do you work in this office?
—No, as a clerk in this office is on vacation, I'm just helping______ here for about a week.
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Every school has an ugly girl. In my primary school, it was me.
From first grade through fourth, I had to wear heavy orthopedic(整形外科的)shoes because of my weak ankles. I sounded like overweight elephant wearing bricks whenever I took a single step.
“Hey, Bigfoot!”
“Geez, you're going to start an earthquake!”
Then in sixth grade I had to start wearing glasses. Mom asked for the least expensive ones and that made me look like a fool.
“Four eyes!”
“Couldn't you cover up more of your faces? Why stop at the eyes?”
In Seventh, I started competing on the city swim team, thinking that if I got a killer body, nobody would notice my face. Wrong again. I loved being fast and winning ribbons now and then, but now I had red, wet eyes from the chlorine(氯) in the pool. I also did not develop a killer body.
I changed my strategy at Eighth grade, the last year of middle school. I offered my help to anyone who needs. I worked for other girls, so they could hang out with their friends. My new program began to work. People who would never have acknowledged my existence before were suddenly seeking me out.
I'd been feeling pretty good until one day I went to Christine's house to help her fill envelopes. Going into each envelope was invitation to Christine's birthday party; it was a big event at a fancy hotel. Complete with dinner. She asked me to help her address these envelopes. There was no envelope for me.
My heart was broken. I tried to escape from all the eyes. High school had to be better, right? Yes and no. Now that I'm here, I know there are still lots of shallow people judging you on what you're wearing or how cool your hair is, but there are also kids who talk to you because they liked your answers or just as you're kind, honest, and a good friend.
I still do kind things because I like the feeling I get when I am helping people. I, with my friends, went to children's hospital, playing games and reading to the sick kids.
I still had wet red and not a smart look, but you cannot tell me I am not beautiful. Every time I visit hospital, five?year?old Terry grasps my hand, “Morri, you are so nice. I want to grow up to be just like you.”
1.Why was Morri laughed at by her classmates when she was in primary school?
A.She had weak ankles and eyesight.
B.Her glasses couldn't cover up her face.
C.She couldn't get along well with them.
D.She looked like an overweight elephant.
2.Which of the following is the real reason for Morri competing on the city swim team?
A.To win more ribbons.
B.To shift others' attention from her face.
C.To develop a killer body.
D.To have red wet eyes.
3.From what Morri experienced in the last year of middle school, we can learn that ________.
A.her classmates thought highly of her
B.she was popular among her classmates
C.she was often cheated by her classmates
D.her classmates just took advantage of her
4.The passage is intended to encourage people to ________.
A.a(chǎn)ddress as many as invitation envelopes as possible
B.take more sport activities including swimming
C.take others' comments into careful consideration
D.take positive attitude towards disadvantages in life
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That is the only way we can imagine ________ (reduce) the overuse of water in students' bathrooms.
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At the sight of the snake, the girl stood there, ________(tremble) with fear and unable to move.
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After a quick stare________ at the bill, she paid it.
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.I remember one of them ________ particular, who speaks with strong Beijing accent.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2015屆陜西省高二下第一次月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:單詞拼寫
1.We all _____________(祝賀) our classmate on his becoming one of the Olympic torch holders.
2.The child held his mother's hand __________ (緊緊地)with both his hands.
3.___________(陪伴) by his friends, he went to the teacher’s office to admit what he had done wrong.
4.I apologize for my _____________(缺席) from your birthday party.
5.John’s a__________________(雄心)is to swim across all the big rivers in the world.
6.We felt sorrow and deep ________________(同情) for the victims of the typhoon.
7.Some soils are not _______________ (適合的)for farming .
8.She heard him ------------(宣布)that he didn’t want to leave her the next day.(課本原句)
9.I hope my suggestions will meet with your ------------(贊同)。(課本原句)
10.Sunshine is __________(有益的) to the growth of plants.
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