1 . People often say that “failure is the mother of success.” This cliché (陈词滥调) might have some truth to it, but it
Manalo and Manu Kapur, a professor of learning sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, put together a special issue of the journal Thinking Skills and Creativity last December on
Manalo and his co-authors also contributed their own study focused on overcoming one fundamental, everyday form of failure: not
The researchers dubbed this finding “the Hemingway effect,” for the author’s self-reported
Demystifying failure and teaching students not to
| A．undoubtedly | B．vividly | C．hardly | D．intentionally |
| A．in reality | B．by contrast | C．with question | D．after all |
| A．running into | B．accounting for | C．contributing to | D．benefiting from |
| A．celebrating | B．evaluating | C．achieving | D．predicting |
| A．move forward | B．stand by | C．dash backward | D．run away |
| A．instant | B．constructive | C．informal | D．sincere |
| A．assigning | B．reporting | C．handling | D．completing |
| A．grants | B．approval | C．instructions | D．training |
| A．stopped | B．examined | C．notified | D．guided |
| A．subject | B．closer | C．devoted | D．crucial |
| A．in other words | B．moreover | C．nevertheless | D．in particular |
| A．reluctance | B．eagerness | C．tendency | D．ability |
| A．inevitable | B．perceived | C．worthwhile | D．permanent |
| A．comprehend | B．fear | C．overcome | D．pursue |
| A．adds | B．recalls | C．doubts | D．challenges |
2 . Do you feel like you’re always dealing with problems when it comes to work, relationships, health, or finances? Are you tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and like your problems never seem to go away?
Manage Your Time Wisely
Make the most of your 24 hours without feeling like you’re in a never-ending race against the clock. In order to take control of your time and use it wisely, you need to start prioritizing your tasks. Determine what needs your immediate attention and what can wait.
Develop a Solution-focused Mindset
Practice Assertiveness (果断)
Being assertive means having the courage to speak your truth, share your opinions, and defend your needs while equally valuing the perspectives and needs of others.
Adopt a Comprehensive Approach to Wellness
Look at your well-being from a 360 perspective: mind, body, and spirit.
| A．Acknowledge the problem. |
| B．Lengthen your working hours. |
| C．Life throws challenges as well as opportunities to you. |
| D．It’s recognized that these elements are interconnected. |
| E．This habit encourages open and honest communication. |
| F．Identify activities that consume time but deliver low value. |
| G．Most people underestimate how much power they have to fix problems. |
成功是每个人的梦想，每个人都有属于自己的成功，这样的成功不需要攀比。请叙述你所取得的成就之一，并解释背后的原因。
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4 . How many times have you heard that reducing stress is important for good health? But stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, research suggests some is actually good for you, with possible benefits ranging from better brain function to healthier aging.
Firstly, it’s ubiquitous: Research suggests people feel at least some stress on 90% of their days. When stress worsens for a long time and can’t be solved, it can cause mental and physical health problems, even raising your risk for conditions like heart disease. But in most cases, a stress response (反应) is important. It can help you get through a hard time or even escape physical danger. And, when stress is managed well, it can lead to better health and happiness in the future.
Stress can be damaging — but proper amount of stress can be helpful, according to Assaf Oshri, a professor at the University of Georgia. Oshri says, “Resilience (适应力) comes from your interactions (相互作用) with the environment. If people don’t experience any stress, they may not build up resilience. If they experience too much, their happiness may suffer. But there seems to be a balance between the two, where stress improves mental health and helps people recover from difficult situations.”
When people face pressure, some approaches can also be taken to deal with it. Playing sports can help to find a balance in the face of stress, according to some experts. Turning to loved ones during tough times is important too. And if you can, remind yourself that stress is a difficult but necessary part of life.
“You can’t choose exactly what happens to you, but you can choose your response in the moment,” Jonathan Rush, a professor at the University of Victoria in Canada, says. “Having the idea that you can overcome things, you can grow from things; whatever happens, you will have a path forward — that’s what matters most.”
1. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” mean in paragraph 2?| A．Special. | B．Interesting. | C．Popular. | D．Common. |
| A．It can help people know their physical danger. |
| B．It can promote people’s mental health. |
| C．It can help people keep a balance between life and work. |
| D．It can increase people's interactions with each other. |
| A．The ways to deal with stress. | B．The influence of sports on stress. |
| C．The approaches of having a happy life. | D．The key to avoiding challenging times. |
| A．Explaining what happened. | B．Having a positive response. |
| C．Relying on your loved ones. | D．Learning from others' experiences. |
5 . As a teenager in the 1990s, Melissa Blake was interested in fashion. Unfortunately, fashion wasn’t much interested in her. Blake, who has a genetic bone and muscle disorder and stands a little under 4 feet tall, couldn’t find jeans or dresses in her size. Paging through magazines, she didn’t see a single person like her. “That would have been a game changer for me,” says Blake, who had 26 surgeries before age 17 to treat her Freeman-Sheldon syndrome.
So far, Blake, 39, has spent her adult life trying to make up for that. She is a disability-rights activist as well as a freelance (自由职业的) writer whose works have appeared in The New York Times and Clamour, but she gained a national following in 2019 after clapping back at people who made ugly comments about her online.
Blake posted a new selfie (自拍)every day. “Some selfies were serious, like the ones where I talked about disabilities or, how I was feeling on not-so-good days. Some were fun and silly, but each was a celebration, and each carried a message. However, some people said that I should be banned from posting photos of myself because I’m too ugly. I feel like every time I post a selfie or share something about my life as a disabled woman, it is a representation to fight that,” Blake told WBUR.
Her fans went wild, calling Blake a goddess and a powerful woman. Among her fans is Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams, which displays fashion for people with disabilities. Last fall, Scheier asked Blake to be one of the event’s 24 models because of her support of the welfare of the disabled.
“It was a little scary,” Blake says of modeling. But she’s glad she took the challenge. “When disabled people are included, it sends a message that we should get a seat at the table in all aspects of life.”
1. What can be inferred from the 1st paragraph?| A．Melissa Blake was a game designer. |
| B．Melissa Blake was interested in games. |
| C．Melissa Blake was too tall to find suitable clothes. |
| D．Melissa Blake’s fashion dream was affected by her disability. |
| A．To show off her fashion sense. |
| B．To gain a national following. |
| C．To become a model for Runway of Dreams. |
| D．To fight against ugly comments about her appearance. |
| A．Because she is a fashion icon. | B．Because she is the founder of the event. |
| C．Because she is a disability-rights activist. | D．Because she is a professional writer. |
| A．Courage can break down obstacles. |
| B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．Practice makes perfect. |
| D．It is never too old to learn. |
6 . Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).
“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body’s held up, everything’s held up and I’ve made it to 104.”
She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.
All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4,385 kilometers. During that time she’s had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It’s taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing. . . This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”
1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?| A．She wanted to set a new record. |
| B．She intended to challenge herself. |
| C．She was driven by her interest. |
| D．She was inspired by people like her. |
| A．She didn’t get professional training. |
| B．She found it hard to keep her balance. |
| C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg |
| D．She couldn’t use regular running blades. |
| A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. | B．Time works wonders. |
| C．A good beginning is half the battle. | D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
7 . Studies have shown that stress may affect not only your happiness but your overall health. It can lead to high blood levels, weight gain, and it even weakens your immune (免疫的) system. Small steps can make a world of difference. Here are a few tips to help prevent and reduce stress.
Reconnect with nature. Spending just 30 minutes a day in bright daylight can help to reset your body’s natural rhythm (节奏). It also helps us to get away from the daily distractions and stressors of everyday life, such as our phones, TV, and computers.
Express gratitude by writing down your thoughts.
Practice relaxation techniques. Breathing techniques, stretching, and meditation are all useful ways to deal with stress.
| A．Set aside time for self-care. |
| B．Everyone responds differently. |
| C．Spend as much time as possible exercising every day. |
| D．From them you can determine what works best for you. |
| E．Stress can have a lasting effect on how you feel, think, and behave. |
| F．This can help you re-energize your thinking in a more positive direction. |
| G．A short walk outside or a relaxation moment bathed in the sunshine can work wonders. |
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My Understanding of Struggle
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My classmates called me “the alien”, and they avoided me like the plague (瘟疫). As a young boy, I
Doctors predicted (预言) that I would never fully recover, but my parents encouraged me to hope for the future, teaching me that my difficulty could be overcome. I therefore took a/an
Years later, like my personal battle against disease, I learned a great deal about
I joined the Culture Club as a Special Event Director. I
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| A．judged | B．suffered | C．prevented | D．separated |
| A．pain | B．sign | C．value | D．meaning |
| A．important | B．different | C．leading | D．active |
| A．joy | B．goal | C．will | D．life |
| A．ability | B．quality | C．leadership | D．friendship |
| A．taught | B．found | C．managed | D．followed |
| A．mistake | B．method | C．effort | D．right |
| A．desires | B．ideas | C．talents | D．tasks |
| A．educated | B．disturbed | C．encouraged | D．discouraged |
| A．adopted | B．admired | C．trusted | D．tested |
| A．surprise | B．delight | C．pride | D．hope |
| A．As | B．If | C．Because | D．Although |
| A．deleted | B．changed | C．regretted | D．considered |
| A．birth | B．hand | C．gift | D．rise |
| A．instantly | B．indirectly | C．unusually | D．undoubtedly |
10 . Very few people can say that they have achieved all that they are capable of. But what is it that is preventing you from fulfilling your potential (潜能)?
It is easy and natural to settle into a rut (墨守成规). Why try something new when you are already doing that you are good at?
Let’s face it — your friends and family are really nice people but they are not challenging you to achieve more. Spend more time with high flyers and positive thinkers who understand ambition and achievement. Share some of your thoughts, dreams and challenges with them.
| A．High achievers go further. |
| B．This means that they run the risk of failure. |
| C．All successful people have strong self-belief. |
| D．They can take comfort in modest achievements. |
| E．You waste a lot of time every day on low value activities. |
| F．They will encourage you and give you the direct advice you need. |
| G．It is really very hard to make progress if you have no ambition for your life. |
