Nobody likes a fool. Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual. Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and reduces stress. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an icebreaker for sadness and boredom. If you've ever been told to"lighten up"or"chill out", you should try to develop your sense of humor.
Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises us. From a spilled water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae's teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment(尴尬)of accidents can be reduced by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody is hurt, give a giggle rather than a scolding.
Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.
Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as helping kids develop their own sense of humor.
【小题1】If you've ever been told to "lighten up"or"chill out", it means ______.

A．you are humorous	B．you are blue
C．you lack humor	D．you are foolish

【小题2】According to Paragraph 2, when a little accidental matter happens to somebody, the right choice should be ______.

A．to deal with it carefully at once

B．to forgive it in a cheerful atmosphere

C．to blame him for his carelessness

D．to laugh at him for his funny behavior

【小题3】In the author's opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and ham to you on your graduation day, she is ______.

A．boring	B．serious
C．considerate	D．humorous

【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Develop a Sense of Humor

B．Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

C．The Function of Humor

D．Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

   Today, we drive safer cars on safer roads, but most car accidents are the result of human error. 【小题1】 So it’s a good idea to review some basic rules for safe driving. Here are four driving tips that will help bring you and your passengers home unharmed.

1. Practice defensive（保护的）driving.

Defensive driving includes keeping a safe distance and not speeding. 【小题2】 Accept small delays, such as staying in line behind a slower car instead of suddenly changing lanes.

2. 【小题3】

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how safely you drive. You are driving at the speed limit and obeying all traffic rules but someone else can crash into you. One good rule is to think everyone else on the road is a fool and be prepared for anything unexpected. 【小题4】 And it pays to be ready when you do.

3. Don’t follow too closely.

Drivers need enough time to react if the car in front makes a sudden turn or stop. It can be too difficult for drivers to judge the proper distances while driving and the exact distance is adjusted by speed, so most experts suggest a “three-second rule”.

4. Be more careful in bad weather.

【小题5】 Drive below the speed limit if necessary, keep extra space between you and the car ahead, and be especially careful around curves. If the weather worsens, just find a safe place to wait out the storm.

A．Wear your safety belt.

B．Watch out for other drivers.

C．Chances are that you’ll eventually meet someone foolish.

D．The best way to reduce accidents is to practice safe driving behaviors.

E．If you’re driving through fog, heavy rain or on icy roads, be extra careful.

F．Remaining calm in the face of annoying traffic is another major part of the idea.

G．If a driver is tired enough to fall asleep while driving, the results are terrible.

   In the United States alone,over 100 million cell-phones are thrown away each year.Cell-phones are part of a growing mountain of electronic waste like computers and personal digital assistants.The electronic waste stream is increasing three times taster than traditional garbage as a whole.

Electronic devices contain valuable metals such as gold and silver.A Swiss study reported that while the weight of electronic goods represented by precious metals was relatively small in comparison to total waste,the concentration（含量）of gold and other precious metals was higher in So-called e-waste than in naturally occurring minerals.

Electronic wastes also contain many poisonous metals.Even when the machines are recycled and the harmful metals removed,the recycling process often is carried out in poor countries,in practically uncontrolled ways which allow many poisonous substances to escape into the environment.

Creating products out of raw materials creates much more waste material,up to 100 times more,than the material contained in the finished products.Consider again the cell-phone,and imagine the mines that produced those metals,the factories needed to make the box and packaging（包装）it came in.Many wastes produced in the producing process are harmful as well.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency notes that most waste is dangerous in that"the production, distribution,and use of products-as well as management of the resulting waste-all result in greenhouse gas release." Individuals can reduce their contribution by creating less waste at the start-for instance,buying reusable products and recycling.

In many countries the concept of extended producer responsibility is being considered or has been put in place as an incentive（动机）for reducing waste.If producers are required to take back packaging they use to sell their products,would they reduce the packaging in the first place?

Governments' incentive to require producers to take responsibility for the packaging they produce is usually based on money.Why,they ask,should cities or towns be responsible for paying to deal with the bubble wrap（气泡垫）that encased your television?

From the governments' point of view,a primary goal of laws requiring extended producer responsibility is to transfer both the costs and the physical responsibility of waste management from the government and tax-payers back to the producers.

【小题1】By mentioning the Swiss study,the author intends to tell us that .

A．the weight of e-goods is rather small

B．natural minerals contain more precious metals

C．E-waste deserves to be made good use of

D．the percentage of precious metals is heavy in e-waste

【小题2】The responsibility of c-waste treatment should be extended .

A．from producers to governments

B．from governments to producers

C．from individuals to distributors

D．from distributors to governments

【小题3】What docs the passage mainly talk about?

A．The increase in e-waste.	B．The creation of e-waste.
C．The seriousness of e-waste.	D．The management of e-waste.

   Holding on regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. It consumes our _______, leaving less available for life in the present _______ we are constantly feeding an old issue. This attachment can _______ illness the same way watering a dead plant creates decay(腐烂). We know that something new and beautiful can grow in its place if we only prepare the soil and plant the right seeds. We also know that we create our lives from our _______, so focusing on the past may actually _______ a situation in our lives where we are _______ to make the choice again and again. We can choose to move _______ right now by applying what we have learned to the present and perhaps even sharing with others, _______ the energy into something that is constructive and creative for ourselves and others.
Forgiveness can heal _______. In meditation(冥想), we can ________ discussing the issue with the self of our past and ________ our forgiveness for the choice. ________, we can ask for ourselves' forgiveness for keeping them locked in that space of judgment for so long. We may also want to ask for ________ from anyone else who may have been ________ and perhaps offer our forgiveness. By replaying the event in our ________, we can choose a new ending using all that we now know. Imagine that you have actually gone back into the ________ and made this change, and then say goodbye to it. ________ your former self with a hug and bring the forgiveness and love back with you to the present. Since we are usually hard on ourselves, it is amazing how ________ healing it can be to offer ourselves love.
Keeping our minds and our energy fully in the present allows us to fuel our ________ and emotional well-being today. This action frees our energy to create the dreams we dream for the future.By ________ responsibility and action in the present, we can let go of the past.

【小题1】

A．resource B．fuel C．authority D．energy

【小题2】

A．because B．after C．until D．although

【小题3】

A．develop B．cause C．cure D．treat

【小题4】

A．thoughts B．performance C．affection D．goals

【小题5】

A．transform B．prevent C．recreate D．review

【小题6】

A．instructed B．reminded C．forced D．warned

【小题7】

A．on B．away C．up D．down

【小题8】

A．persuading B．transforming C．diving D．tricking

【小题9】

A．pain B．anxiety C．anger D．regret

【小题10】

A．enjoy B．forbid C．imagine D．finish

【小题11】

A．begging B．offering C．burying D．attaining

【小题12】

A．In all B．In fact C．In case D．In return

【小题13】

A．willingness B．forgiveness C．happiness D．gentleness

【小题14】

A．teased B．yelled C．ignored D．affected

【小题15】

A．hands B．bodies C．minds D．hearts

【小题16】

A．future B．present C．beginning D．past

【小题17】

A．Release B．Exchange C．Supply D．Share

【小题18】

A．genetical B．bitter C．powerful D．slow

【小题19】

A．physical B．psychological C．sound D．poor

【小题20】

A．possessing B．taking C．assuming D．displaying

   With an improved economy，many travelers have been buying first or business class seats，leaving fewer for upgrades（升级）.Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.

1. Fly a lot.

This is the most common way to earn a free upgrade. Most airlines reserve some spaces for travelers who fly at least 5，000 miles per year. Five years ago，this meant half or more of domestic（国内的）first class travelers sat up front for free. But now，airlines are selling more high-price seats，so on popular routes it is not unusual for more than 20 travelers to compete for one or two upgrades. But on routes with fewer business class travelers，free upgrades remain more plentiful.

2. Use miles.

If you're not a frequent traveler but still have some miles to fly，you may be able to use them for an upgrade. Be careful，though，as many airlines now ask not just for miles but also a cash co-pay. One example: on flights to Europe，American Airlines charges 5，000 miles，plus $110，for a one-way upgrade from discounted economy class to business class. For most domestic upgrades，American Airlines wants 15，000 miles plus $ 75.

3. Get lucky.

Sometimes airlines overbook coach（经济舱），and a few travelers get no seats. Agents try to ensure the airline's most loyal travelers get the nod（被选中）. Agents usually have some flexibility to make sure the plane is full and takes off on time. So it's the easiest way for them to do it-they might upgrade someone else out of order.

4. Save a life.

Flight attendants don't usually upgrade passengers, even when empty seats remain. Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight.

【小题1】What might be the main topic of the passage?

A．The ways to get upgraded on a plane.

B．How to get on the flight safely and on time.

C．The best ways to get free flight tickets.

D．How to save a life on a plane quickly.

【小题2】Who can have the chance to get a free upgrade?

A．The person who always obeys the rules on the flight.

B．The person who doesn't have to look after a patient.

C．The person who is a friend of the flight attendants.

D．The person who flies a lot and has a long flying distance.

【小题3】Why might medical personnel be allowed to sit in business or first class sometimes?

A．Because they would like to talk with flight attendants kindly.

B．Because they want to have a better rest after a long journey.

C．Because they need to treat a passenger who is in emergent condition.

D．Because they are tired of staying with common passengers.

【小题4】Where can we find the passage?

A．A life guide.	B．A travel guide.
C．A shopping guide.	D．A pilot guide.