1 . Powerful Benefits of Journaling
When looking for a way to better manage stress and feel your best, consider adding journaling to.
Practice journaling as therapy (治疗)
By making journaling a regular practice, you create a space for self-reflection that can lead to personal growth and psychological treatment.
Release and process feelings
Help recognize sources of stress
Think of it as a safe space to express how you feel, leading to a significant decrease in stress levels. Sometimes the first step in building the life you want starts with simple awareness. Journaling gives you a chance to recognize what stresses you out in the first place.
Promote mindfulness
Journaling brings your focus to the present. Just like in mindful meditation (冥想), journaling gives you an outlet to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment. Think of this as an act of self-love, to accept yourself in the present moment just as you are.
| A．This practice goes beyond just recording daily events |
| B．Even just five minutes can help gain some comprehension |
| C．Sometimes people find it challenging to express their emotions. |
| D．This mindfulness aspect provides a crucial tool in reducing stress. |
| E．Once you notice bad situations, you can remove that source of stress. |
| F．This can enhance decision-making skills and promote an approach to life’s difficulties. |
| G．To begin your therapeutic journaling journey, the most important aspect is to get started |
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. |
3 . It lasted just 24 seconds, but it’s an unforgettable moment that has caught hearts everywhere. During a basketball game at Zeeland East High School in Zeeland, Michigan, the crowd fell quiet, giving high school junior Jules Hoogland an opportunity to take a shot.
Hoogland, who is blind, followed along as a woman tapped (轻敲) a yellow pole against the backboard and a teammate guided her to the perfect position. Thirteen seconds later, the 11th grader nailed a free throw and the silent audience erupted in roaring cheers and applause.
Zeeland Public Schools shared the extraordinary moment, filmed by Brandy Navetta, the school district’s communications and marketing director on Twitter, along with the words, “You thought national basketball tournaments were infusive, but Zeeland Public Schools Unified Basketball took over the court this morning. And the crowd went wild!”
Hoogland’s mom Karen said she was so proud of her achievement. She also praised the young students for their respect and sensitivity towards her daughter. Hoogland set a new record on what blind people can achieve and wanted this video to inspire all those who are facing challenges. “I’m hoping this video will inspire others to keep trying no matter what their challenges are,” she said.
Students from both Zeeland East and Zeeland West High School witnessed Hoogland’s uplifting shot, part of an inclusive basketball game with zLinks. Nathan VandeGuchte, a special education teacher with Zeeland West, added that inclusive sports has made a significant impact on students at Zeeland schools since the zLinks program started. “It was so moving to see Hoogland hit that shot again in front of 2,500 people,” said Nathan. “The lens (视角) with which many of our special education students are viewed has now been forever changed. They know that they are important, and they recognize that they are contributing members of our student body!”
1. Why did the crowd go wild as Hoogland nailed a free throw?| A．Because she couldn’t see. | B．Because she was competitive. |
| C．Because it was her first shot. | D．Because it was the end of the game. |
| A．Addictive. | B．Puzzling. |
| C．Informative. | D．Exciting. |
| A．Dream big, dream early. | B．Never fear to fight challenges. |
| C．Interest is the best teacher. | D．The more one does, the more one can do. |
| A．They were usually overestimated. |
| B．They got confidence from the program. |
| C．They should be given more opportunities. |
| D．They were eager to explore the unknown. |
4 . Imagine reading a story titled “The Constant Pursuit of Alcohol”. You would likely expect a depressing story about a person abusing alcohol. Now imagine reading a story titled “The Constant Pursuit of Success”. That would be an inspiring story, wouldn’t it?
Though it isn’t a conventional medical addiction, for many people, success has addictive properties. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine (神经递质多巴胺) , which is shown in all addictive behaviors. Therefore, success is also similar to alcohol addiction in its effects on human.
“Unhappy is he who depends on success to be happy,” wrote Arex DiasRibeiro, a former Formula l race-car driver. “For such a person, the end of a successful career is the end of the line. His destiny (命运) is to die of bitterness or to search for more success in other careers and to go on living from success to success until he falls dead. In this case, there will not be life after success.”
There is plenty you can do to retrain yourself to pursue happiness instead of success. The first step is an admission that successful as you are, were, or hope to be in your life and work, you are not going to find true happiness in your professional life. You’ll find it in things that are deeply ordinary: enjoying a walk or a conversation with a loved one. The second step is to make up for any relationships you’ve compromised (妥协) in the name of success. The last step is to find the right measurement of success. If you measure yourself only by the rewards of money and power, you’ll spend your life running on these and comparing yourself to others. I suggest the better measurements be faith, family, and friendship.
Success in and of itself is not a bad thing. It can bring fun and sweetness to life. But it becomes tyrannical (专横的) when it is a replacement for the relationships and love that should be at the center of our lives.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?| A．Success is determined by many factors. |
| B．People can be greatly addictive to success. |
| C．Success can be really attractive to humans. |
| D．It’s difficult to achieve great success in life. |
| A．It is not wise to end a successful career. |
| B．Happiness is more important than success. |
| C．Successful people usually live a boring life. |
| D．Success may not be the source of happiness. |
| A．To take on a highly-paid job. | B．To hold a high social position. |
| C．To focus on the true meaning of life. | D．To find the right approach to success. |
| A．To show us the importance of success. |
| B．To suggest love is at the center of our life. |
| C．To remind us not to overly pursue success. |
| D．To share his experience in finding happiness. |
5 . 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. |
6 . 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. |
7 . What is a barrier? It usually refers to an obstacle or a difficulty that prevents you from achieving something. Whether it was in your past, or you’ re presently facing one, you have to resolve it. While many people avoid barriers, deny their existence or let barriers control themselves, what stand you take on barriers will define the outcome of whether you rise from the challenge, or remain stuck in it. Here are some more great things to love about barriers.
First of all, barriers give you motivations. Sometimes barriers can reset your goals. You might be faced with setbacks or difficulties, you’ re forced to re-think, and re-examine your path. You may end up focusing on something new and exciting. Or, you may concentrate on something that you otherwise wouldn’t have if not for the particular setback. By having to overcome an obstacle, you’ll be fulfilling a purpose, rather than just going through the motions.
Also, barriers prepare you for the unexpected. They serve as guides for where to go next. Even though barriers can bring out many negative emotions in us, such as frustration, anger, or sadness, it’s important to realize that they don’t stop you from reaching your intended goals. Instead, they, in a way, give you time to stop and think if perhaps there is a new and better path to take and what you can prepare for what will happen along the way. Barriers shift your perspective.
Barriers, more often than not, are unavoidable. Life will never stop throwing you new barriers. So, the best thing to do is know how to better see and approach these obstacles, and transform them into opportunities for self-improvement. The more you’re able to see barriers as being an advantage to your life, the better you’ll be at managing them.
It will be rewarding to accept barriers, which will make you constantly change and adapt to new situations, thus allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself.
1. What is the determining factor of the outcome when facing barriers?| A．Your specific goals. | B．Your own attitude. |
| C．Your diverse preparations. | D．Your strong will power. |
| A．They bring you positive emotions. |
| B．They prevent you from realizing your goals. |
| C．They are avoidable if you prepare for them well. |
| D．They enable you to view things in a different way. |
| A．To cope with. | B．To go over. |
| C．To come near to sb. | D．To speak to sb about sth. |
| A．Life is always throwing us barriers. | B．Barriers are double-edged swords. |
| C．Embracing barriers benefits a lot. | D．Meeting barriers is actually avoidable. |
8 . Life presents challenges at every stage, leading to inevitable stress. Developing coping abilities and maintaining a positive mindset can greatly benefit emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
When teenagers carry a lot of stress, it can create significant muscle tension within the body. Stretching and yoga, especially, will help to relieve this physical strain and provide a sense of release. Though, any type of exercise will do the trick, like jogging, stretching, weight training, etc.
Listen to music.Sometimes a walk outdoors with a soothing playlist is the best remedy (治疗法) to stress.
Believe it or not, complaining can have a positive impact on mental health.
Sleep and stress are directly related. When dealing with a particularly difficult situation, it can get in the way of a good night’s sleep. People who tend to internalize (内化) emotions may struggle to unwind, resulting in increased stress and sleeplessness. Learning to relax can manage stress at night.
Maintain healthy eating habits.Stress or emotional eating is a behavior a teen may experience during times of increased stress. But it’s contributing to a greater harmful cycle.
| A．Luckily, teens love their music. |
| B．Get 8 hours of sleep every night. |
| C．It is natural for teens to listen to music. |
| D．Certainly, solutions are available to most of us in theory. |
| E．Parents aren’t the only people they can pour out their heart to. |
| F．Overeating to deal with feelings of stress can lead to guilt or shame afterward. |
| G．However, in a world that’s widely overwhelming, doing so is easier said than done. |
9 . 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. |
10 . Working with a stressed mind is like swimming with a jacket on, while a mind free from work stress is light like the wind and it can help you accomplish your daily tasks easily. To relieve (缓解) stress and lighten your mind, you must first understand the nature of stress and the reasons why it builds up. Then you can easily beat stress.
Talk it out
Talking to others helps relieve work stress especially when you and the person you talk to are in the same boat and under the same work stress. Your worries will be divided! If you are your own boss, you need some good advisers around you, who know your trouble and talk sense. If there is no such persons at your workplace, let there be one at home, who is a friend,a family member or a guide that you can talk to.
Let music calm your mind
Music has the power to take you into a new world, away from your worries. Taking a break to listen to some favorite music is also a great way to relieve stress.
Take a walk
If there is a park around, go and have a walk there. You can eat some snacks sitting on the grass. Move around, look at the world around you and forget your work for a while. Let your body get some exercise. A walk works as it also clears your thoughts. You can listen to music while going on a walk.
Have a life beyond the workplace
If you keep thinking about nothing other than work all the time, there is bound to be stress. So, throw away your thoughts about work after you leave your office and get a life beyond it. Have a life beyond the workplace, and you can relax after work.
1. We, can learn from the first paragraph that to relieve stress, we should ______.| A．know what causes stress first | B．swim a lot when we are free |
| C．find a good adviser to talk to | D．pay more attention to work |
| A．are free of job stress | B．have enough time to talk to you |
| C．have the same sufferings | D．can change your job |
| A．help you improve your taste of music | B．improve your relationship with others |
| C．make you feel more tired of your job | D．let you relax and forget work stress |
| A．a researcher who studies music | B．tired of working under pressure |
| C．a person who is trying to find a job | D．expert in dealing with work stress |
