D. Stem cells lacking amino acid–dependency cause a disease characterized by low levels of cancer stem cells.
D
I have always considered myself a positive thinker, an upbeat person and an optimist. I try to find the best in every situation. I’ve recently become aware of how two little words in my vocabulary have had a tremendous impact on people. I didn’t even realize it.
I’ve been listening to myself lately, and I don’t like the way I sound. As a veteran (资深的)teacher, I know that praise can be a huge motivational tool. I realize the importance of developing a child’s self-esteem. I generously sprinkle(洒) uplifting comments around my classroom like I am fertilizing flowers. Each new school year brings a garden variety of students, and they all blossom (开花)with praise and encouragement. I know how to thank my grown kids, my grandkids and my husband for a job well done. I toss praise to the unsuspecting if it appears someone needs a lift. I also yo-yo my positive comments right back when I use the word that makes my preschoolers giggle-BUT.
When one of my students attempted to print her name, I oohed and ahhed. ―Wow! That is a great A, and your letter, D is nice and tall, but your letter, E should be short; can you erase it and try to make it shorter?‖ I asked. She wasn’t crushed by my comment. She tried to live up to my expectation. I thought I was helping, preparing her for kindergarten, showing her the difference in size between upper case and lower case letters. I don’t believe that my comment would have any long term affect on her self-worth. I imagine though, if I’d substituted the word BUT with the word AND, she’d have been proud of her accomplishment instead of questioning the ―right way‖ to print her name. I wish I had said, ―I like your nice tall letters, AND I like how hard you are trying to make your letter E.‖
My recently divorced daughter called to tell me about a house she was interested in. I listened to her. I applauded her for moving forward with her life, and I said, ―Honey, I am glad that you’ve found something you like, but…‖ There, I did it again!‖ Don’t you think, with the gas prices, you might want to buy closer to your work?‖ As she told me all about the prospective house, I could hear the excitement and joy in her voice. The moment I spoke the word, BUT, it was as if I pricked (刺)a balloon with a needle. I could hear her slowly deflate. I sure wish I’d used the word AND. ―Honey, I’m glad you found a house in your price range, AND I’m happy for you.‖ She knows I freely express my opinions, and I know she’s used to my mouth. I suspect that if I had leashed(管住) my tongue, her emotions wouldn’t have flip-flopped, and we’d have both hung up feeling better.
My dear husband helps around the house; he did the dishes, emptied the dishwasher, and folded the laundry. I was thrilled he had lightened my work load. I thanked him. I told him how wonderful he is, and I used that naughty word again. ―BUT, why did you leave small pieces of bread all over the counter?‖ Why? Why? Why didn’t I say, ―Thank you, AND I appreciate all you do around the house.‖
I’ve been doing some self-reflecting. I’ve given up on losing those twenty pounds. I’ve decided a walk around the neighborhood is a good substitute for vigorous exercise. I’ve watched dust bunnies pile up under the sofa. I’ve prayed in the dark instead of at church more often than not. In other words, all those New Year’s resolutions (决心；决定)are now null and void. I lose a pound; I eat a chocolate; I gain a pound. The bar on my treadmill(跑步机) makes a nice rack for hanging laundry. I’ve attended church for grand children’s christenings, and I pass the sanctuary(圣殿) on my way to the church office. I vacuum on weekends. I figure if the dust bunnies don’t mind snuggling(躺着) for another day, I don’t care either.
My house isn’t spotless, my thighs are heavy, my soul, like my face could use some uplifting, but I have decided that I simply cannot keep all those resolutions I made on January 1st. I’m ready for some spring cleaning. I’m tossing those old resolutions out and I am making one, just one, which I intend to keep. I am going to refrain (忍住)from using the B word. I think I can do it, and I am going to give it my best. I know it will have a positive effect on others. BUT if I mess up, I will try again, and again, and again to remove that naughty little word from my vocabulary. I resolve to replace it with the word AND. This is a resolution I intend to keep!
高三英语 6
66. How does the author feel about her saying ―BUT‖ to the people around? A. It is natural but disappointing. C. She feels guilty and regretful. A. sensitive and caring
B. it is painful but understandable. D. She feels hurt and embarrassed. B. emotional and straightforward D. positive and popular
67. Which of the following words can best describe the author? C. confident and strong-willed
68. According to the passage, the author is ___________. A. quite optimistic about not using the word ―and‖ in future B. proud that she can always give others some good advice C. sad because nobody around her can do things well enough D. ready to give people some encouragement when they are down 69. What can not be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. The author can’t keep all the promises made before. B. The author is determined to substitute AND for BUT. C. The author is always keeping her house clean and tidy. D. The author is probably very fat and wants to lose weight.
70. Which of the following sayings can best express the main idea of the passage? A. A leopard cannot change its spots.
B. Sometimes words hurt more than swords.
C. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. D. People miss the silver lining when expecting gold.
镇江市2016-2017学年度第一学期期中考试
参 考 答 案
第一部分：听力（每小题1分，满分20分)
1-5 BACCA 6-10 CABAC 11-15 BACAA 16-20 BABBB
第二部分：英语知识运用
第一节：单项填空（每小题1分，满分15分） 21-25 BCCDB 26-30 ACBDD
第二节：完形填空（每小题1分，满分20分）
36-40 DABCD 41-45 BCABD 46-50 ACBDC 51-55 ABDAB
第三部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）
56-57 DB 58-61BADA 62-65CDAB 66-70CBDCD
31-35 CAACB
高三英语 7