D
"Down the streets of Portsmouth more than two hundred years ago," said Lt.General Ira C. Eaker in a speech," walked a sailor with one arm and one eye. Indeed he would probably have been in a home for incurables were his name not Horatio Nelson. The man's spirit drove the flesh."
Born in 1758, Nelson was a small and weak child who loved sailing. As a young teenager he joined the British Navy and, while on a journey, caught a fever that seriously damaged his health. But he never allowed this to hold him back. At 18 he was appointed a lieutenant (上尉)in the Royal Navy and by the year 1803 was made commander-in-chief of the British fleet(舰队).
Two years later, on 21 October, at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. This naval victory left the British in control of the seas for the rest of the 1800s. Unfortunately, Nelson was fatally(致命地)wounded during Trafalgar but lived long enough to know that his fleet had won the battle.
Nelson believed in his country, in his cause, and in himself. He proved this with his words and more so with his life.
The British philosopher John Stuart Mill would agree.He said, "One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who only have interest.” Why is this so? Beliefs are remarkably powerful in that they are to our lives what a rudder(舵)is to a ship. That is, they control the direction of our lives, Simply put, if I believe I am a failure, I will set myself up to fail, If I believe I am a successful person, I will succeed.
Dr.Joyce Brothers, well-known author and psychologist,said," A person's self-concept is the central part of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior. It's no exaggeration(夸张)to say that a strong positive self-concept is the best possible preparation for success in life.”
13.Which of the following can be used to describe Nelson?
A. Honest and modest.
B. Cautious and friendly.
C. Brave and determined.
D. Considerate and optimistic.
14.Why does the author mention the rudder and the ship?
A. To explain the key role of beliefs.
B. To show the importance of rudders.
C. To explain the beliefs of John Stuart Mill.
D. To show the difficulty of controlling directions.
15.What is important for success according to the last paragraph?
A. Ability. B. Courage. C. Character. D. Confidence.
16.What is the text mainly about?
A. A UK philosopher's ideas. B. An unusual British sailor.
C. The Battle of Trafalgar. D. The power of beliefs.
答案 13-16 CADD
"Down the streets of Portsmouth more than two hundred years ago," said Lt.General Ira C. Eaker in a speech," walked a sailor with one arm and one eye. Indeed he would probably have been in a home for incurables were his name not Horatio Nelson. The man's spirit drove the flesh."
Born in 1758, Nelson was a small and weak child who loved sailing. As a young teenager he joined the British Navy and, while on a journey, caught a fever that seriously damaged his health. But he never allowed this to hold him back. At 18 he was appointed a lieutenant (上尉)in the Royal Navy and by the year 1803 was made commander-in-chief of the British fleet(舰队).
Two years later, on 21 October, at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. This naval victory left the British in control of the seas for the rest of the 1800s. Unfortunately, Nelson was fatally(致命地)wounded during Trafalgar but lived long enough to know that his fleet had won the battle.
Nelson believed in his country, in his cause, and in himself. He proved this with his words and more so with his life.
The British philosopher John Stuart Mill would agree.He said, "One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who only have interest.” Why is this so? Beliefs are remarkably powerful in that they are to our lives what a rudder(舵)is to a ship. That is, they control the direction of our lives, Simply put, if I believe I am a failure, I will set myself up to fail, If I believe I am a successful person, I will succeed.
Dr.Joyce Brothers, well-known author and psychologist,said," A person's self-concept is the central part of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior. It's no exaggeration(夸张)to say that a strong positive self-concept is the best possible preparation for success in life.”
13.Which of the following can be used to describe Nelson?
A. Honest and modest.
B. Cautious and friendly.
C. Brave and determined.
D. Considerate and optimistic.
14.Why does the author mention the rudder and the ship?
A. To explain the key role of beliefs.
B. To show the importance of rudders.
C. To explain the beliefs of John Stuart Mill.
D. To show the difficulty of controlling directions.
15.What is important for success according to the last paragraph?
A. Ability. B. Courage. C. Character. D. Confidence.
16.What is the text mainly about?
A. A UK philosopher's ideas. B. An unusual British sailor.
C. The Battle of Trafalgar. D. The power of beliefs.
答案 13-16 CADD
