You can choose happiness regardless of your circumstances. You can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings you. Let the following simple strategies guide you back to your natural happy state.
Make lemonade when life gives you lemons.
Besides happiness, trouble will also be part of life. It’s how you choose to react to your situations that make the difference. If you look at something hard enough, you’ll see the positive side of it.
Do what you love doing.
Do you have a lifelong dream or desire? If so, start working towards it. Taking baby steps towards a goal will help you feel like you’re accomplishing something. You’ll find drive and determination to reach that goal when it’s something you love doing.
Use one of your talents.
One reason why so many people are unhappy is that they’re not doing what they’re called to do with their God-given talents. Each of us has a purpose in life. You have natural talents to help you achieve your purpose, so use your talents effectively.
Call a friend who you know is positive and cheerful.
Talk about your feelings and listen to their advice. Usually, people allow themselves to go deeper and deeper into self-depression. The truth is that you don’t have to be sad. You can decide to be happy. You just have to make up your mind to do so.
Gratitude is the quickest cure for sadness.
When you focus on what’s wrong with your life, you forget to look at what’s right and good. Take a step back and reflect on your life. Do you have children or family to be thankful for? Yes, they may not be the person we’d like them to be, but imagine life without them. Now, be thankful that you have them in your life.
Let your feelings out on paper.
Often you’ll find that just getting your feelings down on paper will allow you to work through them, helping you feel better about yourself and your beautiful life!
1. The first paragraph is used to _______.| A．expect readers to ignore themselves |
| B．start a discussion among readers |
| C．introduce the topic to readers |
| D．carry out a challenge among readers |
| A．trouble is part of life |
| B．lemonade is very delicious |
| C．life is full of sweetness and bitterness |
| D．lemons can only be used to make lemonade |
| A．diverse | B．natural |
| C．excellent | D．learned |
| A．Be grateful. | B．Do many activities. |
| C．Call a cheerful friend. | D．Use one of your talents. |
| A．excited | B．depressed |
| C．bad-tempered | D．kind-hearted |
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【推荐1】For better grades-use your brain !
If you’re like most students, you probably started this new school year with an air of determination to study harder. Now science can help you. Recent discoveries in brain research point to better ways to learn.
Think of the last time you looked up a number in the telephone book and dialed it. Could you remember that number five minutes later? Probably not!
When you study, you transfer new information into long-term memory. Every time we learn something new, the structure of the brain actually changes, as we build new connections to information that we already know.
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♦ Make the new brain connections stronger.
♦ Give the new material time to soak in —your brain has to build new physical connections.
| A．Try to make an effort. |
| B．That’s because it’s in your short-term memory. |
| C．We know we will need the information in the future. |
| D．Find the most important information and organize it. |
| E．One method is to recite the ideas out loud in your own words. |
| F．For this reason, it’s better to study for several short periods than one long one. |
| G．When there are more connections to the new information , it’s easier to find it again. |
Do well in school
No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society.
Be nice to your parents and teachers
Remember, they’re there to help you to be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes.
Reading, writing, singing, dancing, playing a sport, making pottery, etc. It will pass time and help you develop your personality. Experiment and discover new things, you might be surprised to find that you really like them.
Have good friends to help you out
Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits.
Believe in something
Start believing in something, whether it is a social or environmental issue, or even a religion. You will start forming your own ideas this way. Form your own opinions and stand by them.
| A．Adopt a hobby |
| B．Friends are always ready to help you |
| C．Stand up for what you believe is right |
| D．Join a sports team at school or out of school |
| E．So, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study hard and get good grades |
| F．Start with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t |
| G．You cannot choose your teachers or your family, so you have to put up with them |
【推荐3】In my experience working with children, self-confidence or a lack of confidence can have a big effect on whether a person is able to overcome the challenges they are experiencing, such as fear and anxiety as well as other concerns. When children build their self-confidence, meaning they believe in themselves more, they become more comfortable with themselves.
1. Create a pretend play.
Allow a child to create a puppet show (木偶表演) to express the difficulty he is having. For instance, if the child is afraid of the dark, have him come up with a puppet show about a puppet that is afraid of the dark.
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Many children with low self-confidence display behaviors that suggest they do not believe they can do things on their own. To encourage independence, when a situation appears in which the child states he can’t do it or wants you to do it for him, encourage the child to do the activity.
3. Raise self-awareness.
Helping children to become more aware of who they are can help build self-confidence. Children with low self- confidence may not be very decisive. They may say I don’t know a lot or may hesitate when you ask them questions about themselves.
| A．Develop speaking skills. |
| B．Encourage independence. |
| C．Praise any effort he makes. |
| D．In addition, help the children to accept their own answers. |
| E．Many play therapy activities can also be used on adults. |
| F．Here are three techniques for improving children’s self-confidence. |
| G．Have him create a title for the puppet show and then make the show. |
【推荐1】Coral creates reefs, structures in the ocean that support entire ecosystems. However, climate change is threatening the existence of such reefs. The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years.
Coral bleaching happens when extreme temperatures and sunlight force corals to release algae living in their tissue. This causes them to lose their color and turn white. The experience greatly weakens the coral and can kill them.
Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully tested a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae — the very young form of the small ocean animal.
The science project in Australia involves freezing and storing coral larvae to use later for rewilding. A new material called “cryomesh” is helping the scientists in the effort. Coral is frozen using a special method called cryogenics. This permits the young animals to be stored until they can be unfrozen and placed in the wild. The process currently requires high-tech equipment including lasers and is costly. But, the team in Australia says cryomesh can do a better job of saving the coral and for much less money. The mesh technology helps to store coral larvae at-196 degrees Celsius.
The scientists used the cryomesh to freeze Great Barrier Reef coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences, or AIMS. Workers collected the coral during the animal’s brief yearly reproductive period.
Mary Hagedorn, Senior Research Scientist at Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute explained, “If we can secure the biodiversity of coral...then we’ll have tools for the future to really help restore the reefs.” She added, “...this technology for coral reefs in the future is a real game-changer.”
The cryomesh had been tested earlier on smaller and larger kinds of Hawaian corals. A test on the larger failed. Tests are continuing with larger-size Great Barrier Reef coral. The tests involve scientists from four organizations. Together they are part of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program.
1. What’s the passage mainly about?| A．A comparison of two experiments. | B．A new method for restoring coral reefs. |
| C．The Great Barrier Reef under great threat. | D．Scientists’ joint efforts to support the ecosystem. |
| A．It is easier to store. | B．It is less expensive. |
| C．It freezes larvae faster. | D．It is environmentally friendly. |
| A．People can do more about the biodiversity of corals. |
| B．The scientists barely have tools to help the reefs restore. |
| C．The cryomesh technology has changed the corals’ situation. |
| D．The mesh technology will play a vital role in restoring the reefs. |
| A．Tests on larger corals are more important. |
| B．It is going to be applied widely to more corals. |
| C．Only scientists of AIMS are involved in the tests. |
| D．More experiments are needed to prove its efficiency. |
【推荐2】Digital health refers to the system of interconnected devices that can monitor and report important health information. Doctors can then use that information to ensure that your treatment is tailor-made to your situation.
The most useful aspect of digital health is the ability to constantly and accurately monitor vital information. Wearable devices can record your blood pressure or the rhythm of your heartbeat. The information is then accessible remotely through the internet, so your doctor has a wealth of information about your daily health. Your doctor can then use that information remotely to make changes to your treatment at any time.
A survey conducted by the company Lightico in March 2020, reveals how satisfied consumers are with this type of remote care. Forty-one percent said that the remote treatment they had received by means of digital devices and the internet was either “good” or “excellent.” The same positive attitude toward digital health can be seen among investors. In the first quarter of 2020, US$3.1 billion in new investments poured into the digital health industry, setting a new investment record.
Much of the excitement is connected close with the use of voice technology in digital health care. Today, around 2.5 billion devices have voice interfaces (界面) like Alexa, which enable the devices to produce and understand speech. As a result, users can communicate with these devices about their health needs by speaking instead of typing on a computer. Seniors, for example, can use Alexa to check their daily schedules and receive reminders to take their medicine.
Advances in digital health, however, also bring privacy concerns. Information regarding your health could be used for advertising or marketing, for example. If health records are accessible online, protecting your information from theft and unauthorized use might be difficult. But if managed properly, the benefits of digital health could certainly outweigh the risks.
1. What is this article mainly about?| A．The current state of health care training. |
| B．Health conditions that need urgent attention. |
| C．A technological trend in health care. |
| D．Rising pressure on health care workers. |
| A．A growing number of digital devices were recalled. |
| B．Funding for digital health increased considerably. |
| C．Some digital health firms nearly went out of business. |
| D．Many institutions devoted effort to medical research. |
| A．How they make workers efficient. |
| B．How they can benefit the elderly. |
| C．How they save instructors time. |
| D．How they entertain youngsters. |
| A．Worries about the side effects caused by modern drugs. |
| B．Rising manufacturing costs in the health care industry. |
| C．Government regulations limiting the use of digital devices. |
| D．The danger that personal health data could be stolen. |
【推荐3】David Frank started working for tips when he was 11 years old, delighting restaurant diners in New York with his magic tricks. As a teenager he would make an average of $60-70 in an evening—not bad, but he wanted more. So he started reading research on tipping, and found a study showing that servers who left a sweet at the end of the meal could up their pay. He tried handing customers a playing card at the end of his act, which he hoped would persuade them to part with more cash. It worked.
Mr. Frank's findings confirmed the notion of the tip as a sort of reward for outstanding service. For a start, economists are puzzled by the fact that so many people give tips, voluntarily handing out cash for a routine service, when it is assumed that customers generally want to pay as little as possible for what they buy. But fuzzier factors also seem to matter, like the feelings of gratitude that Mr. Frank inspired. A Survey in 2010 by Ofer Azar of Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that 85% of American tippers claimed to be following a social pattern, while 60% said they tipped to avoid guilt.
During the pandemic these fuzzy factors appear to have strengthened. Mr. Lynn observed that people have been tipping more generously even while ordering take-away food.
The presence of a pandemic or of a magician performing at one's table are just two of many factors that may affect the size of a tip. A tipper may simply be touched by the server. If a waiter squats down beside you at the table as he or she takes your order, that often brings a higher tip. Good weather may encourage generosity too. Race can be an uglier factor. A study of tips for cab drivers found that black drivers were tipped on average at a rate of 13%, while white drivers got 20%.
1. Why did David Frank hand customers a card?| A．To delight the customers. | B．To provide the best service. |
| C．To satisfy their needs. | D．To increase his income. |
| A．Customers want to pay as few tips as possible. |
| B．Most tippers in America tip because others tip. |
| C．Tipping is the best way to show gratitude. |
| D．Tipping is usually included in the bill. |
| A．To indicate take- away food is more popular during pandemic. |
| B．To persuade readers to order take-away food in pandemic. |
| C．To emphasize that people tend to give more tips in pandemic. |
| D．To explain there's no need to tip in terms of take-away food. |
| A．The pandemic makes tips unaffordable. |
| B．The customers' mood influences their tipping. |
| C．Tipping has nothing to do with weather. |
| D．There are more white drivers than black ones. |
【推荐1】If you are a recent social science graduate who has had to listen to jokes about unemployment from your computer major classmates, you may have had the last laugh. There are many advantages for the social science major because this high-tech “Information Age” demands people who are flexible and who have good communication skills.
There are many social science majors in large companies who fill important positions. For example, a number of research studies found that social science majors had achieved greater managerial success than those who had technical training or pre-professional courses. Studies show that social science majors are most suited for change, which is the leading feature (特点) of the kind of high speed, high-pressure, high-tech world we now live in.
Social science majors are not only experiencing success in their long-term company jobs, but they are also finding jobs more easily. A study showed that many companies had filled a large percentage of their entry-level positions with social science graduates. The study also showed that the most sought-after quality in a person who was looking for a job was communication skills, noted as “very important” by 92 percent of the companies. Social science majors have these skills, often without knowing how important they are. It is probably due to these skills that they have been offered a wide variety of positions.
Finally, although some social science majors may still find it more difficult than their technically trained classmates to land the first job, recent graduates report that they don’t regret their choice of study.
1. By saying that “you may have had the last laugh” in the first paragraph, the author means that you may have _______.| A．earned as much as computer majors | B．stopped joking about computer majors |
| C．shared the jokes with computer majors | D．found jobs more easily than computer majors |
| A．are likely to give others pressure | B．are equally good at computer skills |
| C．are better able to deal with difficulties | D．are ready to change when situations change |
| A．Social science majors do not know they have had these skills. |
| B．Many companies prefer to employ those with good communication skills. |
| C．These skills have been considered very important by social science majors. |
| D．Computer majors have been offered a wide variety of positions because of these skills. |
| A．Part-time work experience. | B．Skills in expressing themselves. |
| C．Willingness to take low-paid jobs. | D．Readiness to gain high-tech knowledge. |
| A．successfully get | B．lose regretfully | C．immediately start | D．keep for some time |
【推荐2】China Youth says that more and more girl students have entered colleges to study in the recent few years. As we know, once the number of boys was larger than that of girls and boys did much better than girls in our country for a long time. Now, things have changed a lot.
In recent years, the proportion (比例) of girl students is growing fast. In 1998, about 39.7% of college students were girls. In 2000, it was 41.07% and in 2001, the number was 42.14%.
There are several reasons for this.
Firstly, there is little difference between boys and girls in their intelligence (智力). That’s to say, girls are as clever as boys. And boys have more interests than girls, so they may not always do well in their study.
Secondly, girls are more careful than boys. They work harder at school and they do better in all exams.
Another reason is that with the development of society, people pay more and more attention to girls’ education.
1. China Youth says that more and more ______.| A．boys are clever than girls |
| B．girls have entered colleges |
| C．boys can’t go to school |
| D．girls begin to study at school |
| A．girls at schools in 1998 |
| B．boys at schools in 2001 |
| C．girls in colleges in 2001 |
| D．boys in colleges in 1998 |
| A．three | B．two | C．four | D．five |
| A．Boys may not do well in their study as girls because they don’t like studying. |
| B．Boys are much cleverer than girls because they’re interested in many things. |
| C．Girls study harder, but they couldn’t get higher marks than boys. |
| D．Girls’ intelligence is the same as boys’. |
Natural Resources:
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber(木材)producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade:
International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy．The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific(泛太平洋)trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial:
The headquarters for HSBC Canada (汇丰银行)is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation:
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate(领事馆)or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism:
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film:
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet(绰号)"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U. S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favorable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
1. Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?| A．The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports |
| B．Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North". |
| C．International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver. |
| D．Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry. |
| A．Jim Pattison Group | B．WHO |
| C．Greenpeace | D．The 2010 Winter Olympics |
| A．HSBC Canada | B．Its film industry |
| C．Its international trade. | D．Its beautiful natural scenery |
| A．Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations. |
| B．Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences. |
| C．APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver |
| D．Canada is a peace-loving country. |
| A．a magazine | B．a geography book |
| C．a newspaper | D．an entertainment book |
【推荐1】A new study found evidence that dos developed in physical ways to present “lovely dog eyes” as a way to connect with humans.
The study compared the facial muscles (肌肉) of dogs and wolves, which share ancestral history. Dogs broke off from wolves after being domesticated (驯化) about 33,0000 years ago. During that time dogs changed physically and behaviorally to fit life with humans.
The researchers examined the heads of six dogs and two wolves for comparison. They found the facial structure of both animals was mostly very similar. But one major difference was found above the eyes. The dogs were found to have two well-formed muscles around the eye that were not present in the wolves. These small muscles permit dogs to raise their inner eyebrows, the study found.
Juliane Kaminski, a comparative psychologist from the research suggests this eyebrow-rising movement causes “a warm” feelings in humans because it makes the dogs’ eyes appear larger. This expressions also makes the dog lo more like a human baby. The eye movement is similar to that which humans make when they are sad.
“The evidence is very obvious that dogs developed a muscle to raise the inner eyebrows after they were domesticated from wolves,” Kaminski said.
In a separate part of the study, the researchers observed how 27 dogs and nine wolves interacted with a human. “We also studied dogs’ and wolves’ behavior. And when exposed to a human for two minutes, dogs raised their inner eyebrows more and higher than wolves,” Kaminski said.
The researchers suggest that the eye movements developed over time as a way for dogs to get humans to do things for them, such as giving then food, care or attention.
The only dog species in the study that did not have the muscles was the Siberian husky, which is an ancient kind of dog. The husky could be the best living example of what the link between dogs and wolves looked like.
Kaminski said the main limitation of the study was the small number of dogs and wolves used. This means further study will be required and should include other ancient dog species. The work could also be extended 10 other animals with which humans have developed close relationships, including horses and cats.
1. What is the difference found between dogs and wolves?| A．Dogs have bigger eyes. |
| B．They have different ancestors. |
| C．They have easily distinguishable faces. |
| D．Dogs have additional muscles around the eyes. |
| A．Dogs have developed in order to get along with humans. |
| B．Dogs have learned facial expressions from human babies. |
| C．Dogs are intentionally raising their eyebrows to please humans. |
| D．Dogs have changed their behaviors to get food from humans. |
| A．It has lovelier eyes than the other dogs. |
| B．It seems much more like a wolf than a dog. |
| C．It can raise its eyebrows higher than most dogs do. |
| D．It is better at linking with humans than an ordinary dog. |
| A．The evolution of the wolves. | B．Dogs’ ability to connect with humans. |
| C．The similarities between dogs and wolves. | D．Changes in dogs caused by domestication. |
【推荐2】Hoyo Azul Tours
Hoyo Azul has more to offer than its simple name. This famous natural pool, whose unexpected existence at the base of a 200-foot (61-meter) cliff (悬崖)surprises and delights visitors, is one of the Dominican Republic’s top destinations for swimming, nature tours, and other activities.
The Basics
Hoyo Azul lies in Scape Park. To reach it, take a guided hike through the park. Those with an interest in nature can get a better understanding of the ecosystem (生态系统) on a full-day ecotour that combines suspension bridges and hiking with a trip to Hoyo Azul. Full-day tours are also available for an easy day trip.
Things to Know before You Go
It offers a variety of tour packages that include a trip to Hoyo Azul.
Bring your own towel and cash for souvenirs (纪念品) and photos.
Floating equipment is available for those who cannot swim.
How to Get There
Cap Cana is just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Take an airport taxior bus from there for only a few dollars. Many tours of the area stop at Hoyo Azul.
When to Get There
Budget travelers should head to Hoyo Azul during the low season—from August to early December—for the best deals on accommodations and activities. Warm weather year-round means that swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities are always a choice.
1. What can you do in Hoyo Azul?| A．Fish. | B．Swim. |
| C．Camp. | D．Picnic. |
| A．Old cameras. | B．Cheap souvenirs. |
| C．Floating equipment. | D．Pocket money. |
| A．February. | B．May. |
| C．July. | D．September. |
【推荐3】In May， 1977， I lived in a Howard Johnson's motel (汽车旅馆). My dad and I shared a room with two double beds and a bathroom way too small for a modest 15﹣year﹣old girl and her father. Dad's second marriage was in trouble and my stepmother had kicked us both out of the house the previous week. Dad had no idea what to do with me. That's when my other family showed up.
Barbara and Roland Beach took me into their home because their only daughter， Su， my best friend， asked them to. I lived with them for the next seven years.
Barbara made sure I had lunch money， doctors' appointments， help with homework， and nightly hugs. Barbara and Roland attended every football game I took part in， every drama performance I was in even when I had no speaking lines. For the Beaches， there was no difference between Su and me: I was their daughter， too. When Su and I left for colleges， they kept my room the same for the entire four years when I attended school. Recently， Barbara presented me with an insurance policy they bought when I first moved in with them and had continued to pay for 25years.
The Beaches knew all about me when they took me in. When I was seven， my mother died. By the time I went to live with the Beaches， I believed that life was entirely unfair and that love was tenuous (脆弱的)and untrustworthy. I believed that the only person who would take care of me was me.
Without the Beaches， I would have become a bitter and unhappy woman. They gave me a home that allowed me to grow and change. They gave me the confidence to open my heart.
1. What can we know from Paragraph 1？| A．The author lost her mother in 1977. |
| B．The author's stepmother was selfish. |
| C．The author's father bought a motel. |
| D．The author got on well with her stepmother. |
| A．How the Beaches took good care of the author. |
| B．How the author tried to be a good daughter. |
| C．What the author's best friend had done for her. |
| D．What help the author had given to her best friend. |
| A．Generous and kind |
| B．Kind but selfish |
| C．Warmhearted but stubborn |
| D．Selfless but dishonest |
| A．She believed that life is unfair. |
| B．She was not confident enough. |
| C．She felt lucky to live with the Beaches. |
| D．She didn't get on well with her father. |
