2014年版高考英语二模试题目天津市大港

2014年版高考英语二模试题目天津市大港

天津市大港油田实验中学 ‎2014届高三第二次六校联考 英 语 试 题 ‎ 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）、第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。第I卷1至 10 页，第II卷11 至 12 页。考试结束后，将答题卡收回。祝各位考生考试顺利！ ‎ 第I卷 选择题 （共115分）‎ 注意事项：‎ 1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。‎ 2. 选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其它答案，不能答在试卷上。‎ 3. 本卷共70小题，满分115分。‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）　　‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A, B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. When does the store close in the evening?‎ A. At 11:00. B. At 11:30. C. At 12:00. ‎ ‎2. What will the woman probably do?‎ A. Water the plants. B. Wash the car. C. Do nothing. ‎ ‎3. Where did the woman meet Tom?‎ A. Outside the bank. B. In the bank. C. In the post office. ‎ ‎4. What do we know about James?‎ A. He is never late. B. He is often late. C. He is not patient. ‎ ‎5. What will the woman do?‎ A. To sit down before going in. ‎ B. To go into the store with the man. ‎ C. To buy the shoes before going in. ‎ 第二节 （共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 听下面3段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。‎ ‎6. What is John?‎ A. A doctor. B. A farmer. C. A postman. ‎ ‎7. What can we learn about Fred?‎ A. He has the largest farm in his state. ‎ B. He will buy more fields next year. ‎ C. He grows cotton in his field. ‎ ‎8. What did the woman once do at her brother’s?‎ A. Drinking milk. B. Milking a cow. C. Killing a cow. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。‎ ‎9. What is the woman doing? ‎ A. Returning her phone. B. Repairing her phone. C. Selecting a phone. ‎ ‎10. How much does it cost in the cheapest plan? ‎ A.￡6. B.￡20. C.￡34. ‎ ‎11. What do we know about the woman?‎ A. She sends short messages a lot. ‎ B. She chooses the second cheapest plan at last.‎ C. She can use up 200 minutes of free calls quickly.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。‎ ‎12. Why might a person be prevented from doing good work?‎ A. He thinks he is old enough to make the most of his mental facility. ‎ B. He accepts another person’s mistaken estimate of his ability. ‎ C. He believes in what other people think of him. ‎ ‎13. What will a person do if he believes in his low ability?‎ A. Fail to go at a job but never lose heart. ‎ B. Show complete lack of confidence. ‎ C. Spare no efforts to do things. ‎ ‎14. Why was Alfred Adler poor at arithmetic as a boy?‎ A. He lost his self-confidence. ‎ B. He was weak in thinking. ‎ C. His parents expected too much of him. ‎ ‎15. Which of the following is the most important factor to Adler’s success?‎ A. Spirit and experience. B. Interest and self-respect. C. Confidence and determination.‎ 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节：单项选择 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）‎ 16. ‎—Will you be able to get me a ticket to the concert?‎ ‎—______. I won’t let you down.‎ A. Think nothing of it. B. Never mind. C. No problem. D. No way.‎ 17. As soon as the shoes that the boy wanted to buy were ______ in the store, the salesgirl called him.‎ ‎ A. available B. possible C. present D. convenient 18. The movie, ______ a poor, mountainous area where a girl works at a young age to support her family, moved us deeply. ‎ A. being set in B. to set in C. set in D. setting in 19. This hat looks more beautiful than that one which costs almost twice ______.‎ ‎ A. as much B. as many C. so much D. so many 20. In the country Bhutan, weather ______ vary dramatically from place to place, day to day or even within the same day. ‎ A. can B. shall C. must D. need 21. As a language grows, new words are introduced ______ many words fall out of use. A. unless B. so that C. while D. in case ‎ 22. I can’t move into my new house yet because it ______.‎ A. is decorated B. is being decorated C. is decorating D. has been decorated 23. When Tracy was told her son’s illness could be cured, she left the hospital ______.‎ ‎ A. in peace B. in surprise C. in relief D. in time 24. Jack answered all the questions with ease, ______ a confident smile throughout the interview.‎ ‎ A. wearing B. withdrawing C. widening D. weighing 25. All the drivers have been warned that driving after drinking shall ______ serious accidents.‎ ‎ A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back 26. ‎—John, stop complaining about others. ______!‎ ‎ —Please let me explain.‎ ‎ A. I have had enough B. That’s all right C. You’re welcome D. Don’t mind it 27. I’ll ask the teacher about the subjunctive mood ______ I’m very puzzled about; and that’s also ______ most of our classmates have doubt.‎ ‎ A. which; what B. why; that C. which; where D. that; how 16. At no time ______ the rules of the game. It was unfair to punish them. ‎ A. they actually broke B. do they actually break ‎ C. did they actually break D. they had actually broken 17. ‎—I didn’t go to class last night because my car broke down.‎ ‎—You ______ mine. I wasn’t using it.‎ ‎ A. should borrow B. could have borrowed C. might have borrowed D. must have borrowed 18. The perfect accomplishment of Chang’e‎-3’‎s soft landing is a powerful ______ to our country's achievement，which has ______ our country's status in the world.‎ ‎ A．evidence；enlarged B．witness；promoted ‎ C．abundance；increased D．insurance；improved 第二节：完型填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ Last Sunday, I sat with Tony, my college classmate, in a well-known coffee shop in Buenos Aires‎, ‎Argentina. As we 31 our coffee, two men entered and sat on an empty table beside us.‎ They 32 the waiter and ordered three cups of 33 , two on the table and one on the wall. We heard this order with great 34 and observed that they were served with two cups of coffee 35 they paid for three. As soon as they 36 , the waiter pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying A Cup of Coffee.‎ It 37 that the matter was normal at this place. However, it was something 38 for Tony and me. Since we had nothing to do with the matter, we 39 our coffee, paid the bill and left. ‎ After a few days, we again had a 40 to go to this coffee ship. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not 41 the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was 42 from the looks on his face. As he 43 himself, he looked at the 44 and said, “one cup of coffee from the wall.” The waiter served coffee to this man with 45 , politeness and warmth.‎ After a few minutes, the man finished his coffee and left 46 paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter ‎47 a piece of paper from the wall and 48 it in the dust bin.‎ Now it was no 49 for us because the matter was very clear. Although the man didn’t know about the one who was giving this cup of coffee to him, he would have a better understanding of the wall which had a great role between the 50 and receiver. ‎ ‎31. A. enjoyed B. shared C. cooked D. booked ‎32. A. thanked B. met C. called D. found ‎ ‎33. A. water B. coffee C. tea D. milk ‎34. A. pride B. courage C. hope D. interest ‎ ‎35. A. as B. but C. so D. for ‎36. A. moved B. drank C. left D. entered ‎37. A. happened B. proved C. seemed D. sounded ‎38. A. special B. funny C. kind D. helpful ‎39. A. prepared B. ordered C. changed D. finished ‎40. A. chance B. time C. right D. choice ‎41. A. win B. match C. equal D. raise ‎42. A. obvious B. natural C. exact D. strange ‎43. A. dressed B. relaxed C. introduced D. seated ‎44. A. menu B. wall C. table D. door ‎45. A. pity B. calm C. fear D. respect ‎46. A. over B. after C. without D. against ‎47. A. took off B. took up C. took over D. took in ‎48. A. hid B. lost C. threw D. picked ‎49. A. doubt B. surprise C. delight D. anger ‎50. A. boss B. guest C. waiter D. giver 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2.5分，满分50分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。‎ A Abebe Bikila stared at the athletes from his own country, who were competing in the Olympic Games. The name Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚) was written across the back of each athlete’s uniform. As Abebe Bikila watched, he made up his mind to become one of those athletes.‎ In 1932 Abebe Bikila was born in a poor family in a small town near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As a child he always ran to school a few kilometers away from his home. After leaving school, Abebe Bikila went into the army. He was later found to be excellent as a marathon runner. In 1960, he was on his way to Rome as a member of the Ethiopian Olympic team.‎ In Rome, Abebe Bikila succeeded in completing things no runner had ever achieved before. When he won the Olympic marathon, he became the first black African to win a gold medal. And he set a new world record. Another thing that made people surprised was that he ran the race in his bare feet. When asked why he ran barefoot, Abebe Bikila said, “I wanted the world to know that my country Ethiopia has always won with determination and heroism.”‎ By 1964, Abebe Bikila had become well-known as a barefoot runner. In the same year, he ‎ headed for the Tokyo Olympics. But six weeks before his big race, Abebe Bikila suffered an attack of Appendicitis (阑尾炎). When he arrived in Japan, he was still recovering from the operation to remove his appendix. But Abebe Bikila ran the marathon -- this time wearing shoes – and won it! He beat his own record in 1960 by more than four minutes. That made him the first runner to continuously win two Olympic marathons.‎ In ‎1968 a car accident left the great runner unable to walk forever. Abebe Bikila died in 1973. a huge crowd, including the then ruler of Ethiopia, Atse Haile Selassie, gathered as he was laid to rest. Abebe Bikila will always be remembered for his great ability, love of country, and true Olympic spirit. In the heart of all sports fans, Abebe Bikila remains an excellent Olympic athlete. ‎ 51. What made Abebe Bikila want to be an Olympic athlete? A. Joining the army after leaving school. B. Running to school when he was young. C. Taking part in a marathon at a young age. D. Watching the athletes from his country compete.‎ 52. In the Rome Olympics and the Tokyo Olympics, Abebe Bikila ______. A. made some mistakes B. didn’t wear his shoes C. failed to win a medal D. set two world records 53. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that Abebe Bikila was ______. A. strong-minded B. warm-hearted C. peace-loving D. well-educated 54. What’s the right order of the events about Abebe Bikila? a. He went into the army. b. He met with a car accident. c. He had his appendix removed. d. He competed in the Tokyo Olympics. e. He won a gold medal for the first time. A. b,c,a,e,d B. a,e,d,c,b C. a,e,c,d,b D. b,c,a,d,e 55. What would be the best title of the text? A. The early life of Abebe Bikila. B. Abebe Bikila, a real sports hero. C. Abebe Bikila, a true peace runner. D. Abebe Bikila’s experience in Rome.‎ B At Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes‎, ‎Colorado, there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.‎ Ice Fishing For $‎10 a day, visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:‎30 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented. You will need to have your fishing license too. 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It’s not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities. Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.　　　‎ ‎56. If you want to try ice fishing at Beaver Meadows Ranch, you can _____.‎ A. rent ice fishing equipment there B. spend at most 6.5 hours fishing a day C. be guided by experts during bad weather D. take part in the activity without any permit ‎57. If you want to enjoy sleigh rides, you will call _____.‎ A. 800-462-5870 B. 970-231-1955‎ C. 970-881-2450 D. 866-881-7679‎ ‎58. How much does a couple have to pay if they want to have a two-hour horseback ride?　　‎ A. Fifty dollars. 　　 B. Seventy dollars. 　　‎ C. A hundred dollars. 　　 D. One hundred and forty dollars. 　　‎ ‎59. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?‎ A. Beaver Meadows Ranch covers 840 acres.‎ B. Expert wranglers there offer riding lessons.‎ C. You don’t need to book a room in advance.‎ D. Colorado is famous for its convenient transportation.‎ ‎60. Where can you most probably read this passage? 　　‎ A. In the latest news. B. In a children’s book.‎ C. In a travel guide. D. In a sportsman’s diary.‎ C On 9 January 2013, London Underground celebrated 150 years since the first underground journey took place between Paddington and Farringdon on the Metropolitan Railway. Britain’s Prince Charles took a ride on the London Underground for the first time in a quarter century. Charles and his wife, Camilla, joined government officials and passengers to mark the 150th anniversary of the Underground, the world’s first subway system.‎ The subway system, which sees 3.5 million journeys a day, is well known for warning passengers to be careful when boarding the train.‎ The couple traveled one stop, from Farringdon to King’s Cross on the Metropolitan Line — the oldest part of the subway system, opened in 1863. Charles last traveled by subway in 1986, when he and the late Princess Diana took the Underground to Heathrow Airport to open a new terminal.‎ London Underground, in partnership with London‎ Transport ‎Museum, is celebrating with a series of events and activities throughout 2013. the events will explore the underground’s history and look at the role it will play in the future – both in the lives of Londoners and the economy of the City and the UK. The Underground plays a big part in the lives of Londoners, connecting people and places across the capital.‎ During 2013, Art on the Underground will present a programme in which 15 leading British artists will bring artworks into every station on the Underground. Other activities include screenings of London Underground themed films and a special collection of gifts and souvenirs. All items in the collection can all be bought online in the London‎ Transport ‎Museum shop.‎ ‎61. Prince Charles took the Underground this year to _________.‎ A. celebrate the Underground’s 150th anniversary B. observe the art on the Underground C. travel with the Princess D. open a new terminal ‎62. According to the text, London Underground _________.‎ A. sees 3.5 million passengers every day ‎ B. is the world’s biggest subway system C. dates back to the mid-nineteenth century D. is the most widely used form of public transport in ‎London ‎63. The last paragraph is mainly about the Underground’s ______.‎ A. bright future B. important role C. great influence D. celebration activities ‎64. We can learn from the text that ____.‎ A. film stars will show up at the celebrations B. the underground is of great importance in the lives of Londoners C. souvenirs can be bought at the underground station D. Charles and Camilla traveled the whole journey ‎65. What’s the best title for the text?‎ A. The first subway station in the world B. Charles and Camilla’s underground journey C. Artists bring artworks into London Underground D. London Underground marks its 150th anniversary D Many of the drugs we take aren’t actually digested — they pass through our bodies, and down through the sewer pipes. Traces of those drugs end up in the bodies of fish and other wildlife. Nobody’s sure what effect they have.‎ Now, a paper being published in Science magazine finds that drugs to treat anxiety can affect the behavior of fish.‎ This particular story starts with some fish that live in a creek just downstream from a sewage treatment plant in southern Sweden. Scientists collected the perch (鲈鱼) in that area and discovered that they had accumulated low levels of anxiety drugs in their bodies.‎ Environmental scientist Jonatan Klaminder led a couple of his workmate at Umea University in Sweden to tackle this question in the lab.‎ In the lab, they put some perch in a fish tank to see how they behaved under normal circumstances. Then they added some of a anxiety drug called oxazepam into the tank. The concentrations (浓度) of the drug were the same to those found in the river.‎ ‎"They became more unsociable and more active, and they were actually more effective in eating," Klaminder says. "This drug actually removes some of the fear, the sense of fear, from these fishes. So instead of being afraid they focus on feeding.," ‎ Staying close to others is a well-known defence system to avoid natural enemies. In the wild, it is highly dangerous for a small fish to move away from the fish group. "The most likely outcome will be that a bigger fish will eat it," he says. Over time, the whole food chain will be changed.‎ The problem doesn’t present an obvious threat to people who might drink water from streams or eat the fish that live in them. The presence of drugs in surface waters – or even in fish and shellfish – is much lower than the levels that you might need to be concerned about, say Bryan Brook says Bryan Brooks of Baylor University in Waco‎, Texas, ‎USA.‎ But he warns that isn’t necessarily the case in the developing world. "Some studies show, for example, some rivers in India have the highest concentrations of drugs in the environment," he says. "So the developing world really deserves some additional attention." ‎ ‎66. The author wrote the text in order to _____.‎ A. solve a problem B. give some advice ‎ C. tell an interesting story D. show the results of some research ‎67. Why did the researchers add oxazepam into the fish container?‎ A. To treat a serious fish disease. B. To develop a new anxiety drug.‎ C. To reduce the anxiety of wild perch. D. To copy wild perch’s living conditions.‎ ‎68. In the experiment, which is one of the perch’s changes in behavior?‎ A. They ate much less food. B. They spent more time alone.‎ C. They helped each other when feeding. D. They worried more about their enemies.‎ ‎69. According to the research, the anxiety drugs in rivers ______.‎ A. reduce the number of wild perch B. make large fish calm down easily C. have deadly effect on small perch D. help wild fish become much healthier ‎70. In the opinion of Bryan Brooks, _______.‎ A. drugs in rivers may be a threat to developing countries B. it is quite safe to drink water with anxiety drugs in ‎India C. Americans should be more careful about drugs in rivers ‎ D. in the USA fish with drugs in their bodies cannot be eaten ‎第II卷 非选择题 (共35分)‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 阅读下面的短文，请根据短文后的要求答题。‎ ‎[1]Many American fathers have got gifts from their families in honor of Father’s Day. Some men may be hoping for a shiny new grill(烤架) to bring smoky, fiery(燃烧的) happiness to cooking outdoors. More than half of Americans say they cook outdoors throughout the year. But the warmer months bring more people outside. So this is a good time for food safety expert to make their efforts to educate the public.‎ ‎[2]Disease-control officials say that about one in six Americans get sick from food each year. 130,000 have to go to a hospital for food poisoning. And 3,000 die. Health Officials say these numbers usually increase during this time of year as more Americans cook and eat outdoors.‎ ‎[3]The United States Department of agriculture started its Meat and Poultry Hotline in 1985. The Meat and Poultry Hotline has expanded its programs to include Spanish language services. Also, people can ask questions through email and live chats and get information on social media sites.‎ ‎[4]The hotline receives about 70,000 telephone calls a year from people with food safety questions. They teach consumers every day, one to one, about how to handle food safely and to prevent food-related illness. In addition, they also take calls that are related to complaints about food products that have led to foods being recalled, and that has probably saved lives.‎ ‎[5]One of the Hotline workers said, “One of the most important things is to make sure your meat is fully cooked. It’s not recommended that anybody be having a rare hamburger when they are cooking out in the summer. If you’re cooking eggs, make sure the yolks(蛋黄) are fresh. And drinking or eating things that contain uncooked eggs is surely not a good idea.”‎ ‎71. For what purpose does the author mention Father’s Day in the first paragraph? (No more than 10 words)‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎72. What information can people get if they call the Meat and Poultry Hotline? (No more than 5 words)‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎73. What should you do when cooking eggs? (No more than 10 words)‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎74. What does the underlined word “handle” in the fourth paragraph mean? (No more than 5‎ ‎ words)‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎75. What’s your attitude towards eating outside? Why? (No more than 20 words)‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 你们学校将要举办一次关于“校园环境保护”的英语演讲比赛。请写一篇英语演讲稿，要求从以下方面进行阐述： ‎ ‎1.美化校园：种树、组织大扫除、养成把垃圾丢到垃圾箱里的好习惯; ‎ ‎2.保护学校设施：离开教室时关灯关门窗、不要让自来水流掉、实验课时不要浪费材料。‎ 写作要求： (1）词数不少于100词（开头已给出的单词不计入单词总数）；‎ ‎（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 参考词汇： 校园—campus; 大扫除—a thorough cleaning； 设施—facilities; 自来水—tap water ‎ Hello, fellow students, ‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Thank you for listening!‎ ‎2013-2014学年第一学期高三第二次六校联考试卷 英语答案 书面表达：（范文比较简单，仅供参考）‎ Possible version ‎ Hello, everyone. It’s nice to speak about what we can do for our school, and I think each of us can do something. ‎ ‎ The first thing we can do is to make our campus more beautiful by planting trees in the school, or organizing a thorough cleaning on the campus. We can also form a good habit of putting the rubbish in the trashcan. The second thing we can do is to protect the facilities in our school. When we leave the classroom, we should never forget to turn off the light or close the door. Don’t leave tap water running or waste any materials in the laboratory class. ‎ Thank you for listening!‎ 听力材料：‎ Text 1‎ M: It’s 11:‎30 in the evening, and I’m so hungry. Can I buy bread from the store now?‎ W: No. The store usually closes half an hour earlier.‎ Text 2‎ W: It’s so hot today. I was going to wash the car and water the plants, but now I don’t want to do anything.‎ M: I agree. You should have a rest. You’ll feel uncomfortable with too much work. ‎ Text 3‎ M: Did you see Tom today?‎ W: Yes. When I went to the bank this morning. We happened to meet outside the bank. He said he was going to the post office. Why ask?‎ M: I have something important to tell him. And I have been looking for him all day.‎ Text 4‎ W: I wish James would be here on time. This is the third time we have had to wait for him.‎ M: Not surprising at all. That’s James.‎ Text 5‎ M: Let’s go into this shoe store. I need some shoes to match my new suit.‎ W: That’s a good idea. I’m so tired from shopping that I’ll be glad to sit down, but I don’t need any shoes.‎ Text 6‎ M: Are you going to have a holiday this year, Mrs. Young?‎ W: Yes, we are thinking of visiting my brother Fred, who is a farmer.‎ M: Farming’s a very nice job, although farmers have to work hard. They have to get up at 5:‎00 in the morning.‎ W: Well, ⑥John, as a doctor, you’re quite used to getting up in the night. Well, as a matter of fact, I have just received a letter from Fred. Will you please turn the light on? The daylight isn’t good enough for reading.‎ M: OK.‎ W: Fred says here that his corn is ready for harvest.⑦And he’s thinking of buying some more fields next year.‎ M: Oh, he must be doing well.‎ W: Oh yes, I think he is.He’s proud of having the largest farm in Kent.‎ M: I expect you’re looking forward to seeing him.‎ W: Yes, we certainly are.And I shall have some outdoor exercises.‎ M: You know, when I was young, I was quite good at ploughing.‎ W: Last time I was at my brother’s, ⑧I once tried my hand at milking a cow.The result was terrible! I’ll never forget the look of pity on that cow’s face!‎ Text 7‎ M: Hello, Miss, welcome to our shop.Can I show you our latest contract plans and free phones?‎ W: OK.⑨I am thinking of signing up to a contract phone anyway.‎ M: Wonderful! We have a special offer this month.So, how much free call time are you looking for, Miss?‎ W: I don’t really call that much.So, what is your lowest limit?‎ M: Well, our cheapest contract plan gives you 100 minutes of free calls each month, and that will cost you just ￡‎20 a month. However, if you choose the second cheapest, it will be ￡‎28 a month with 200 minutes.‎ W: I doubt if I can use all the 200 minutes.I text a lot, but I don’t call that much.‎ M: If that is the case, with our 200-minute plan, you can get 100 free text messages and unlimited Internet access for an extra ￡‎6 a month.‎ W: So, that’d add up to ￡‎34 a month.‎ M: Wow, you worked that out quick! How about this Sony-Ericsson? It still comes with a color ‎ screen, MP3, FM radio, and 60 Mb built-in memory.‎ W:I prefer the music player.I like listening to music when I am free.‎ Text 8‎ M: A person may have an idea about himself that will prevent him from doing good work.He may have the idea that he is not capable of it.A child may think he is stupid because he does not understand how to make the most of his mental faculties, or he may accept another person’s mistaken estimate of his ability.Older people may be handicapped by the mistaken belief that they are incapable of learning anything new because of their age.‎ A person who believes that he is incapable will not make a real effort, because he feels that it would be useless.He won’t go at a job with the confidence necessary for success.He is therefore likely to fail, and the failure will strengthen his belief in his incompetence.Alfred Adler, a famous doctor, had an experience which illustrates this.When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic(算术).His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much of him.In this way, they too developed the idea, “Isn’t it too bad that Alfred can’t do arithmetic?” He accepted their mistaken estimate of his ability, felt that it was useless to try, and was very poor at arithmetic, just as they expected.‎ One day Adler succeeded in solving a problem which none of the other students had been able to solve.This gave him confidence.He rejected the idea that he couldn’t do arithmetic and was determined to show them that he could.His newfound confidence stimulated him to go at arithmetic problems with a new spirit.He now worked with interest, determination and purpose, and he soon became extraordinary good at arithmetic.‎ This experience made him realize that many people have more ability than they think they have, and that lack of success is as often the result of lack of knowledge of how to apply one’s ability, lack of confidence, and lack of determination as it is the result of lack of ability.‎ ‎ ‎