Question

A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves— the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”

Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh (刻薄的) and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.

Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that _________.

A．words have a lasting effect on us

B．inspiring words give us confidence

C．negative words may let us down

D．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us

2.There is no need for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _________.

A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

B．talking to ourselves always gives us courage

C．we can benefit from talking to ourselves

D．it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone

3.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely ________.

A．remind ourselves	B．praise ourselves
C．make ourselves relaxed	D．give ourselves amusement

4.The author would probably hold the view that _________.

A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

B．negative words may motivate us to make more progress

C．people tend to remember friendly words

D．it is better to think twice before talking to others

5.In which column of the newspaper can you most likely read this passage?

A．News.

B．Advice column.

C．Health.

D．Language.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.D

5.D

 【解析】

試題分析：

1.A 段落大意題。根據第一段最后兩行It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves— the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.說明本段講的是語言對我們有很大的影響，故A正確。

2.C 細節題。根據第二段2,3行we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.說明talking to ourselves out是一個好習慣，再根據第三段This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down.說明我們可以從這個習慣中得到很大的益處。故C正確。

3.B 推理題。根據. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back.說明我們要鼓勵自己，即表揚自己，故B正確。

4.D 細節題。根據倒數第二段2,3行Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

說明語言的影響很大，所以在說的時候一定要三思而后行。故D正確。

5.D 推理題。本文講述的是語言的威力，以及語言對人的影響。在四個選項新聞，建議欄，健康或者語言欄中，最有可能是在語言欄中，故D正確。

考點：考查教育類短文閱讀

點評：本文講述的是語言的威力，以及語言對人的影響。告訴我們要三思而后行。細節題考查較多，要求學生抓住題干文字信息，采用針對性方法進行閱讀，因為這類題的答案在文章中可以直接找到。