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1、 Strangely, most of us are better givers than receivers. We give to our family, our friends and even charities, and opposite to what we might think, most of us are actually very good at giving. But receiving is another matter. We often feel a little uneasy when receiving, although it is not very not

2、iceable. Even praise gets deflected（转向）when it comes our way. When someone praises us for helping him move or clean up the house, we will possibly say, “Ah, it was nothing.” When someone praises the coat we are wearing, we may mention how we bought it at a discount instead of simply enjoying the pra

3、ise. Actually, the praise is a gift to us, and when we dont receive it properly, we are dishonoring the giver. Giving is easy, as there is much pleasure in giving, but receiving is an art that takes practice. To be a good receiver requires a sense of close relationship with the giver. It is always a

4、 pleasure for a giver to see the gift received in a pleasant way. And this is also the best way for a receiver to honor the giver and give him something back. Many relationships are not so good not because people are not giving to each other, but because they are not receiving from each other well.

5、We should receive the love, respect the praise, and give thanks every time giving happens. We should practice receiving all the pleasures that happen to us every day, instead of taking them for granted. Think of how many simple everyday gifts we are being given all the time: the beauty of nature, ar

6、t and inspiring（激励人的）conversations. But are we truly receiving them when they happen to us, or are we busy with other matters, not noticing? We should master the art of receiving: accept the gifts life offers us and show our appreciation for them. We are taught that it is better to give than to rece

7、ive. But this suggests that there is something wrong with receiving. There is nothing wrong with receiving. It is better to give and receive. Let life shower us with gifts, pleasures, joys, surprises, both large and small, and let us take notice of all these things and accept them happily and thankf

8、ully. The more we can receive, the more we can give back, but giving more does not necessarily mean receiving more. We must remember it is harder to receive than to give, and try to practice receiving. This practice will benefit us greatly, making us become good receivers as well as good givers. 1.

9、According to Paragraph 2, what do we possibly do when we are praised? A. Honor the giver publicly. B. Show our pleasure clearly. C. Receive the praise uncomfortably. D. Express our disagreement properly.2. The expression “taking them for granted” probably means “_”. A. looking for them with expectat

10、ion B. depending on them with satisfaction C. getting away from them without regret D. benefiting from them without appreciation3. What can we learn from the passage? A. People usually can receive more by giving more. B. People usually try to receive as much as possible. C. People should give a gift

11、 back when receiving one. D. People can improve relationships by receiving well.4. What is the best title for the passage? A. Be a Good Receiver and Giver B. Better to Give Than to Receive C. Better to Give, Better to Receive D. Be a Receiver Rather Than a Giver参考答案1. C2. D 3. D 4. A二、单项选择。1. Good n

12、ews! I got the last ticket to the concert. How _C_ you are! （2017，孝感）A. active B. strange C. lucky D. funny2. John and I _B_ to visit his grandparents last Sunday afternoon. （2017，重庆B卷） A. go B. went C. will go D. have gone3. My parents _B_ to see In the Name of People（人民的名义） last weekend. （2017，黄石）

13、A. picked up B. stayed up C. set up D. took up4. The pizza looks _A_. It is my favourite. （2017，呼和浩特）A. lovely B. sweetly C. softly D. healthily5. （导学号：22604006）It is said that the TV program Readers was quite popular.Yes. I watched _A_ at eight every Saturday. （2017，宜昌）A. it B. them C. that D. thos

14、e6. Theres _B_ in the city. Why not have a picnic in the countryside?Great. Daweishan Mountain might be a good choice. （2017，长沙改编）A. interesting something B. nothing interesting C. anything interesting D. everything interesting7. Cindys birthday is coming soon. Do you have any advice about her birth

15、day gift?How about _B_ her favorite book online for her?A. affording B. orderingC. offering D. providing8. It was really a（n） _D_ football match for qualification of World Cup in Asia between China and South Korea. A. interested B. scaredC. popular D. excellent9. Its really important for travelers to have a great _B_ when visiting some places of historic figures and cultural heritage. A. order B. guide C. artist D.