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Superstition
1.Most of today's superstitious beliefs can be traced back to those of primitive people who had no understanding of the laws of nature.They are surrounded by mysteries一lightening,rain,birth and death,to mention only a few. The apparent miracle of a flower growing from a tiny seed or an egg becoming a bird surely proved there were unseen spirits around.But since life in those times was hard and full of danger,primitive man decided there were more bad spirits than good ones.His problem was to figure out how to keep the evil spirits happy and satisfied and would not harm him. Thus out of ignorance and fear came superstition.
2.Ancient people also had great faith in magic.They believe that a wish made while looking at or touching something connected with good fortune would come true.For example,the rabbit's foot became a good luck charm because of the high regard in which rabbits were held by primitive people.These people were very impressed by how swiftly rabbits ran with their strong feet. Thus their legs came to be looked upon as a powerful charm against evil forces.
3.Counter-magic is a highly regarded form. It is to say or do something that was the opposite of what was really wanted.This was supposed to change bad luck to good luck.Even today some people carry an umbrella in the hope that this will keep the rain from falling. This works very well if the day happens to be dry.
4.Every country or section of world has its own beliefs and superstitious customs.In primitive parts of Africa the witch doctor is common.In some parts of Europe,and in many other places,people fear the evil that they believe is directed towards them by the eyes of certain people.Many charms and signs are used to ward off the effect of the evil eyes.Most countries also have their favorite"little people"or fairies.They are sometimes naughty,kind,and sometimes helpful.They can be blamed for all misfortunes or anything that goes wrong.
5.There are few people even today who are completely free of superstitious beliefs.In spite of facts and common sense,old tales have continued to influence people's thoughts and actions.On the other hand,if having a lucky charm in your pocket adds a feeling of confidence,keep it there.But realize that it has no power outside of what your thinking gives it.Much of the old folk beliefs have the charm of fairy tales.Have fun with them and enjoy them,but don't take them seriously.
A lucky charm makes those who believe it_______.
A.feel confident
B.blindness and dread
C.lack of knowledge
D.have superstitious beliefs
E.fairies or little people
F.defend evil spirits
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For many people today,reading is no longer relaxation.To keep up their work they must read letters,reports,trade publications,interoffice communications,not to mention newspapers and magazines:a never-ending flood of words.In__________(51)a job or advancing in one,the ability to read and comprehend quickly can mean the difference between success and failure.Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are_________(52)readers.Most of us develop poor reading habits at an early age,and never__________(53)them.The main deficiency_________(54)in the actual stuff of language itself一words.Taken individually,words have_________(55)meaning until they are strung together into phrases,sentences and paragraphs.___________(56),however,the untrained reader does not read groups of words.He laboriously reads one word at a time,often regressing to reread words or passages.Regression,the tendency to look back over_________(57)you have just read,is a common bad habit in reading.Another habit which________(58)down the speed of reading is vocalization一sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads.
To_________(59)these bad habits,some reading clinics use a device called an accelerator, which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed.The bar is set at a slightly faster rate than the reader finds comfortable,in order to "stretch" him.The accelerator forces the reader to read fast,_______(60)word-by-word reading,regression and sub-vocalization,practically impossible.At first_________(61)is sacrificed for speed.But when you learn to read ideas and concepts,you will not only read faster,________(62)your comprehension will improve.Many people have found their reading skill drastically improved after some training.________(63)Charlie Au,a business manager,for instance.His reading rate was a_________(64)good 172 words a minute_________(65)the training;now it is an excellent 1,378 words a minute.He is delighted that he can get through a lot more reading material in a short period of time.
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A.for
B.in
C.after
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