Massachusetts.Researcher Martin Teicher and his team studied young adults，aged 18 to 25.These young men and women had not ever been treated in a cruel or violent way by their parents.The researchers asked the young people to rate their childhood exposure to verbal abuse from both parents and other children.Then the researchers performed imaging tests on the brains of the subjects.

　　　The images showed that the people who reported suffering verbal abuse from peers in middle school had underdeveloped connections between the left and right side of the brain.The two sides of the brain are connected by a large bundle of connecting fibers called the corpus callosum.This was the area that was underdeveloped.

　　　The middle school years are a time when these brain connections are developing.So，unkind，hurtful comments from children or adults during this period have the greatest effect.The researchers tested the mental and emotional condition of all the young people in the study.The tests showed that this same group of people had higher levels of fear，depression，anger and drug abuse than others in the study.

　　　The researchers published their findings online on the American Journal of Psychiatry's website.

　　　Parents cannot control what other people say to their children，but they can prepare their children.

　　　12．（小题1）Why does the author use the popular saying at the beginning?

　　　A．To show the power of words.

　　　B．To introduce an opposite view.

　　　C．To prove the author's argument.

　　　D．To show ancient people's wisdom.

　　　13．（小题2）What did the subjects have in common?

　　　A．They were hurt by unkind words.

　　　B．They performed poorly in imaging tests.

　　　C．They had their brain slightly damaged.

　　　D．They experienced no physical abuse at home.

　　　14．（小题3）What will be discussed in the next paragraph?

　　　A．Comments on the findings.

　　　B．Approaches to further studies.

　　　C．Suggestions to parents.

　　　D．Different opinions on the matter.

　　　15．（小题4）What is the main idea of the passage?

　　　A．The way we speak matters.

　　　B．Verbal violence should be stopped.

　　　C．Unkind words hurt the brain.

　　　D．Words are worse than sticks and stones.

二、七选五

　　　If you think your vocabulary is weak, a little effort every day over six to nine months can go a long way in improving it. Here are some tips for increasing your vocabulary.

　　　16．. You may be comfortable reading a particular part but make an effort to read different articles on every page. The editorial (社论的) page is highly recommended not only for vocabulary but also for structuring and presenting thoughts. And there are different articles in the newspaper every day.

　　　Make it a habit to read a new book every week. It is not surprising that those who read a lot of books develop good vocabulary. 17．. Make a list of words that are new to you and look up their meanings in the dictionary.

　　　Watching English movies and television shows. It is important for improving English and learning new English words. It's an interesting way to add the number of your vocabulary. 18．.

　　　Use vocabulary cards. Vocabulary cards are used by students who are trying to learn many words in a short time. You can make your own cards by writing the word on one side and the meaning on the other side of a piece of paper. 19．.

　　　Use the Internet. The Internet is an unlimited (无限制的) resource for reading material. 20．. You will come across plenty of material to read, which you might find interesting, and important. The Internet will also introduce you to new words. Be sure to look them up in a dictionary.

　　　A．You can consider becoming a member of the local library.

　　　B．Flash cards are a convenient tool to use to learn new words in your free time.

　　　C．You cannot learn English well without enough vocabulary.

　　　D．Pick up a topic of your choice and search for articles about it.

　　　E. You should develop your own way of learning vocabulary.

　　　F. Besides, by doing this you can learn the correct pronunciation as well.

　　　G. Read the newspaper every day.

三、完形填空

　　　A man died and was on his way to another 21 , either the Heaven or the Hell. He saw an extremely 22 palace half way and the owner of the palace 23 him to stay and live in the palace.

The man said, "I have been working 24 during my life and now I just want to eat and sleep 25 any work."