My son has always had a terrible fear of fast roller coasters（過山車）.Those rides are so fast that the people riding them scream the whole way.But recently，my son decided he was going to ride one no matter how afraid he was.He forced himself to sit next to me on the roller coaster，and I could almost hear his heart beating.To tell you the truth，that roller coaster was almost too fast for me！When the ride was finally over and we were leaving，my son was so happy and proud of himself.He kept saying again and again，"Dad，I conquered（征服） my fear！"
One of the important secrets to success and happiness，which many people don't know，is that on the other side of our fear is a much better life for us.It's only when we face the fear and conquer it that we are free to reach our full potential（潛力）.The great army general George Patton said，"Fear kills more people than death."You see，death kills us only once，but fear kills us over and over again.It's better to face danger one time than to live in fear for your whole life.Fear is a warning signal（信號），not for us to close our eyes，but for us to open them wider.
If we keep closing our eyes to our fear so we can just stay in our comfort zone，then we'll end up "buried alive in our comfort zone" and never really live life to the fullest.
Remember，there's a first time for everything—whether it's riding a bike，starting your own business，or public speaking.There's no greater feeling of success than running right at your fear and coming out on the other side of it，knowing you conquer it.
（1）Why did the author's son decide to ride the roller coaster？ BB
A．To help the author conquer his fear.
B．To face his fear and conquer it.
C．To show that he was brave.
D．To enjoy himself.
（2）What does the author want to tell us by saying the underlined sentence？ BB
A．Only those who face fear bravely can conquer it.
B．It is better to face our fear bravely than to avoid it.
C．If we close our eyes，we will suffer more from fear.
D．By knowing what our fear is，we can face it and conquer it.
（3）According to the author，if we can't conquer our fear， BB．
A．we will live in danger for the whole life
B．we will not really live life to the fullest
C．we will be looked down upon by others
D．we will live a comfortable but not successful life
（4）Which can be used as the best title for the passage？ AA
A．Run to Your Fear
B．No Pains，No Gains
C．How to Conquer Your Fear
D．Where There's a Will，There's a Way
【考點】記敘類．
【答案】B；B；B；A
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1．Passage B
HOW TO BOOK
Booking opens for Beckett Shorts on 8 September.
BY TELEPHONE
For credit card（信用卡） bookings.Calls are answered.
BOX OFFICE
01789 295623 9am-8pm （Mon-Sat）
0541 541051 （24 hours，7 days，no booking charge）.
BY FAX
For credit card bookings.Please allow at least 48 hours for reply，if required.
BOX OFFICE
01789 261974 or 01862 387765
BY POST
Please enclose （附上） a cheque or credit card details together with an SAE or add 50 p to the total amount（總額）to cover postage.Please send to the Box Office，RST，Stratford-upon-Avon，CV37 6 BB.
Booking opens for all other plays on 19 September.
IN PERSON
BOX OFFICE
RST hall，9：30am—8pm （Mon—Sat）
（6pm when theatres are closed）.
OVERSEAS BOOKING
The easiest method of payment is by credit card.You can also pay by：Euro cheque （up to ￡500）with your card number written on the back.
PAYING FOR YOUR TICKETS
CREDIT CARDS
We accept Visa，Master Card，American Express and Diners Club.Please give the card number，name and address of cardholder.
CHEQUES
Cheques and postal orders should be payable to：Royal Shake-speare Theatre.
（1）In which of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay extra money？
A.In person.
B.By telephone.
C.By fax.
D.By post.
（2）One has to wait for 2 days or longer for a reply if he/she pays.
A.in person
B.by telephone
C.by fax
D.by post
（3）What is a useful number to call at 11am Sunday？
A.01789 295623.
B.0541 541051.
C.01789 261174.
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（1）What is the required position in Job A？A
Are you looking for a part time job？We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening.No experience required，applicants should be between 18 and 26.Call 366-76564 for more information.B
Part Time work available：We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend.Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers injye.aimation.For more information contact us by 576-86534.C
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（2）Which number would you call if you would like a full time job？
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