Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself.This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think.Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US.Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be.Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

　　The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes.That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day.Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

　　It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself.Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task.If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor.If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice.If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes.But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

　　The best way to get rid of a negative serf-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities.Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image.When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way.Good luck!

　　41.You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.

　　A.dare to challenge yourself B.feel it hard to change yourself

　　C.are unconfident about yourself D.have a high opinion of yourself

　　42.According to the passage, our serf-images _________.

　　A.have positive effects B.are probably untrue

　　C.are often changeable D.have different functions

　　43.How should you change your serf-image according to the passage?

　　A.To keep a different image of others. B.To make your life successful.

　　C.To understand your own world. D.To change the way you think.

　　44.What is the passage mainly about?

　　A.How to prepare for your success. B.How to face challenges in your life.

　　C.How to build a positive self-image. D.How to develop your good qualities.

　　45.Who are the intended readers of the passage?

　　A.Parents. B.Adolescents. C.Educators. D.People in general.

　　答案：41—45CBDCB

　　高考英語閱讀理解練習題2：

　　What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

　　Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

　　Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

　　46. We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.

　　learning better at school shows power in your job

　　the better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.

　　learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs.

　　we should think about how to find our career

　　47. From the passage we learn that if a student’s school performance is not good, he will _____.

　　A. have no hope in his future work

　　B. be hopeful to find a suitable job

　　C. regret not having worked harder at school

　　D. have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work

　　48. All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except _________.

　　A. mathematics B. English C. history D. technical drawing

　　49. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_________”.

　　A. heavy- handed B. the best C. important D. skilled

　　50. The passage mainly discusses ___________.

　　A. The relationship between school performance and career

　　B. how to get a job

　　C. How to show strengths in your work

　　D. working experience and knowledge at school

　　答案：46- 50 BDCAA