【推荐1】I don’t know what your dream is. I don’t care how disappointing it might be as you’re working toward that dream.     1    . Some of you already know that it’s hard. It’s hard to change your life. In the process of achieving your dreams, you are going to suffer a lot of disappointment, failure and pain.

There will be moments when you are going to doubt yourself.     2    . For those of you who have experienced some hardships, don’t give up your dreams. The tough times are going to come, but they will not stay, they will come to pass.

    3    . You dream and then follow it up with a list of all the reasons why the dream is unachievable. You fill your life with excuses and “I can’t”. Things like these are the true limits you experience in life and they are what you create or what you allow others to lay upon you.

Dreaming is the easy part.     4    . Recognize that a dream is a journey. On the simplest level, it takes commitment, time and courage. But rarely is something great easily realized. Dreaming is recognizing the potential for greatness and seeking it in all areas of your life. Believe in your dreams and your ability to accomplish them. I’m here to challenge you to reach for your dreams.     5    . If you can dream it you can do it!

A．Your dreams never walk away

B．Do not be afraid to dream

C．Acting on the dream is harder

D．You must spend more time achieving it

E．You’ll say, “Why? Why is this happening to me?”

F．Many of you fail to seek your purpose in life

G．But that dream you’re holding in your mind is possible

【推荐2】How to deal with negativity

It can sometimes feel like we’re surrounded by negative people and opinions. Whether it is on social media the people we meet or in political discourse, things can often seem overwhelming and depressing.     1    .

But is there a more constructive, compassionate way of dealing with these kinds of people? Here are a few suggestions.

Don’t be a receiver, and always be honest. First, when it comes to dealing with negative people, it’s essential that you make it very clear what you are prepared to put up with.     2     No one has the right to force themselves on your life to that extent, so make sure they understand that.     3    . It’s always important to be honest with people when their negativity is unfounded or seems habitual.

    4     Why is the negative person you’re dealing with so negative? It’s almost certain that whatever it is they are feeling, you will have also felt it yourself too, at one time or another. Compassion should be a practice, in the sense of something done regularly. But I know it’s not always easy either — being compassionate with difficult people is also a skill that needs to be practiced for us to get better at it.

Open your heart to them. When we approach other people from a position of love or caring interest, it is surprising how often they then respond to us in the same way. Someone who is going through a hard time, or who has become habitually negative in their outlook, still has the capacity to show love and care for others.     5     It is always the best foundation to build a more positive relationship on, if you can.

A．Practice sympathy.

B．Don’t be judgmental.

C．So make sure that this is the ground you meet them on.

D．And we all know that dealing with negativity can be exhausting too.

E．Equally don’t just try to cover them with positivity either.

F．So ignore them and move on with our lives despite them.

G．Never allow yourself to simply take everything in.

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Q Dear Matt, I don’t have anyone to play with at break. My classmates all have their company, and no one is interested in talking to me. I’m shy and very lonely. I find it hard to make friends. what should I do? Friendless

A Dear Friendless, Take the initiative. The things that you want in life won’t always just happen for you. Often, we need to take action to make a positive change in our lives. This also happens to be true for making friends. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do starting today to build friendships with your classmates. It’s true that it’s easier for some people to make friends than others. Like you, I am also a fairly shy person. Sometimes, it takes effort to go out and meet people. You will have to overcome your shyness by talking to people. It may be frightening and uncomfortable at first, but it’s the only way to develop your confidence and begin to make friends. Making new friends starts with talking. You will need to get close to others to start a conversation. Do you have any common interests with your classmates? Find them. It could be something as simple as a TV show, music or sports. Are you involved in any after-school clubs, sports or activities? There are friends out there for all of us, and they will come more naturally. I used to play on a soccer team for many years when I was younger. Working towards a common goal-winning the game in this case—helped the teammates to work together. I made many friends this way. During the break, maybe you can introduce a new game or activity that others would be interested in. Make sure your body language shows that you are open and willing to talk with others. Don’t be afraid to speak loud before a group of people. Also, don’t be afraid to simply ask if you can join your classmates in whatever game or activity they’re now engaged in. You can do it. Matt

1. Who is Matt?

A．A reporter.	B．An adviser.
C．A classmate of Friendless’.	D．A soccer coach.

2. Matt gives the following suggestions to Friendless EXCEPT _______.

A．starting talking to others.	B．watching a TV Show.
C．joining in after-school activities.	D．introducing what interests others.

3. Why does Matt share his experience on a soccer team with Friendless?

A．To invite Friendless to join his team.	B．To explain the benefit of playing soccer.
C．To tell that he used to be good at sports.	D．To show joining a team helps make friends.

4. According to Matt, what can help to show one’s willingness to talk?

A．Using body language.	B．Keeping asking questions.
C．Creating a new game.	D．Speaking in a low voice.

5. Where is this text taken from?

A．An Encyclopedia.

B．A brochure.

C．A newspaper.

D．A story-book.

【推荐3】I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn’t want me for the film - it wanted somebody as well known as Paul — he stood up for me. I don’t know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.

The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft(技艺) and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other — but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core(核心) of our relationship off the screen.

We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back — he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.

I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.

1. Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first?

A．Paul Newman wanted it.

B．The studio powers didn’t like his agent.

C．He wasn’t famous enough.

D．The director recommended someone else.

2. Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?

A．They were of the same age.

B．They worked in the same theater.

C．They were both good actors.

D．They han similar charactertics.

3. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Their belief.

B．Their care for children.

C．Their success.

D．Their support for each other.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the test?

A．To show his love of films.

B．To remember a friend.

C．To introduce a new movie.

D．To share his acting experience.