But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spirit, are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will never be the same. You must understand that and try to have balance in your life. How?
Don’t look down on your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us is special.
Don’t let other people set goal for you. Only you know what is best for yourself.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give.
Don’t be afraid of difficulties. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly (紧紧地); the best way to keep love is to give it wings(翅膀).
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you are going.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don’t use time or words carelessly. You can’t get them back. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why we call it “the present”. Life is not a competition, but a trip, step by step.
1. The underlined sentence “Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.” means that _______.
A.Nothing is possible |
B.If we don’t give up, there is always hope |
C.Although you try, nothing will change. |
D.You should learn to give up |
A.Because time never returns. |
B.Because times will get back. |
C.Because we are too poor. |
D.Because time is too expensive. |
A.lose your own treasure that you can always carry easily |
B.lose love by holding it too tightly |
C.forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you are going |
D.not be afraid of the difficulties |
A.Nothing is impossible. |
B.Treat your life in a right way. |
C.Things you can’t do. |
D.Glass balls are easy to be broken. |
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【推荐1】It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.
Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.
He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.
Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.
“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.
1. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A.he enjoyed making speeches | B.he was a responsible astronaut |
C.his life in space was challenging | D.the daily life of an astronaut can be boring |
A.He won some awards through teamwork. |
B.He found the fun of living in the Space Station. |
C.He learned to develop close relationships with others. |
D.He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture. |
A.Kind and thoughtful. | B.Curious and humorous. |
C.Easygoing and sociable. | D.Hardworking and determined. |
A.It’s important to have a dream | B.Easy things are also worth doing |
C.A suitable career leads one to success. | D.Difficult things are demanding but rewarding |
【推荐2】People with satisfying relationships and positive emotions live healthier and longer.
Why some people do not experience these improvements?
Most of the people in these studies are people from Western rich societies.
Are these the kinds of things that weigh on young people’s minds?
What’s really important for emotional well-being is to know that your future is secure. Younger people are healthy and expect to have a long life ahead of them.
Is there a risk of becoming too emotionally comfortable?
You can be so comfortable that you no longer meet any challenges and you really need to stay engaged in cognitive challenges. In a recent study, we asked over 2, 500 people about the relatively minor stressors they had experienced. About 10 percent of the people reported never having experienced even one. They also reported being happier than those who reported at least one.
People need to know themselves and make decisions that create lives where they are active and engaged in a way that makes them feel a sense of belonging. They need activities that are challenging for them, where they learn new information and remember this information. They need to engage in physical activities that maintain or even strengthen their physical health. They need to engage in behaviors that ensure their physical health and emotional well-being.
A.A lot of them have financial security. |
B.What should people do to achieve balance? |
C.Young people are faced with constant stressors. |
D.What should people do to stay happy and healthy? |
E.They value hard work and enjoy planning for the future. |
F.What we also found was that they performed worse on cognitive tests. |
G.Psychological well-being is related to lower levels of stress and better health. |
【推荐3】Traveling alone can be daunting. I have traveled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end of the bus, train or plane journey. This time was different.
Last week I had a holiday from work, but none of my friends had the same week off. I decided that I still wanted to do something, so I booked a train ride to Toronto and reserved a bed in a hostel for one week.
One week by myself. Would I be lonely? Would I be bored? Quite the opposite. In fact, there are many benefits that come from traveling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I spent hours in museums that would have seemed boring and dull to some of my friends. I walked all around the city which some people may have found too exhausting. Instead relying on someone else to remember directions or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and developed map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didn’t have to wait for anyone else to and get ready every morning. Being in the safe environment of a hostel with like-minded travelers also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the worlds, which can combat loneliness.
In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of traveling alone. I missed having someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are shared, and part of the fun of traveling is the memories you have afterwards. Without a travel partner, I won’t be able to laugh about and remember my Toronto adventure with a friend or family member in years to come. In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun on my own.
I am very proud of myself for traveling alone, and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. However, in the future, I think I will always prefer to travel with another person or in a small group. Though, maybe it depends who you travel with — I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy, difficult and argumentative.
1. What happened to the author last week?A.She lost her way during a trip to Toronto. |
B.She booked a group tour to Toronto with her friends. |
C.She travelled alone to Toronto during a work vacation. |
D.She felt lonely away from home and missed her family. |
A.The author finds it boring and dull to visit museums. |
B.The author has always had great map-reading skills. |
C.The author believes she could benefit by travling alone more. |
D.The author enjoys sharing travling stories with family and friends. |
A.Learn about. | B.Fight against. | C.Adapt to. | D.Live with. |
A.Optimistic and talkative. | B.Humorous and generous. |
C.Ambitious and imaginative. | D.Enthusiastic and independent. |
【推荐1】For a while, my neighborhood was taken over by an army of joggers. They were there all the time: early mornings, noons and evenings. There were little old ladies in gray sweaters, young couples in Adidas shoes, middle-aged men with red faces. “Come on!” My friend Alex encouraged me to join him as he jogged by my house every evening. “You’ll feel great.”
Well, I had nothing against feeling great and if Alex could jog every day, anyone could. So I took up jogging seriously and gave it a good two months of my life, and not a day more. Based on my experience, jogging is the most overvalued form of exercise around, and judging from the number of the people who left our neighborhood jogging army, I’m not alone in my opinion.
First of all, jogging is very hard on the body. Your legs and feet take a real pounding running down a road for two or three miles. I developed foot, leg and back problems. Then I read about a nationally famous jogger who died of a heart attack while jogging, and I had something else to worry about. Jogging doesn’t kill hundreds of people, but if you have any physical weaknesses, jogging will surely bring them out, as they did with me.
Secondly, I got no enjoyment out of jogging. Putting one foot in front of the other for forty-five minutes isn’t my idea of fun. Jogging is also a lonely pastime. Some joggers say, “I love being out there with just my thoughts.” Well, my thoughts began to bore me, and most of them were on how much my legs hurt.
And how could I enjoy something that brought me pain? And that wasn’t just the first week; it was practically every day for two months. I never got past the pain level, and pain isn’t fun. What a cruel way to do it! So many other exercises, including walking, lead to almost the same results painlessly, so why jog?
I don’t jog any more, and I don’t think I ever will. I’m walking two miles three times a week at a fast pace, and that feels good. I bicycle to work when the weather is good. I’m getting exercise, and I’m enjoying it at the same time. I could never say the same for jogging, and I’ve found a lot of better ways to stay in shape.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Alex organized an army of joggers. |
B.People jogged only during the daytime. |
C.Jogging became very popular in the neighborhood. |
D.Jogging provided a chance to get together. |
A.He felt it was worth a try. | B.He was very fond of it. |
C.He was strongly against it. | D.He thought it must be painful. |
A.physical weaknesses | B.heart attacks |
C.famous joggers | D.back problems |
A.He disliked doing exercise outside. | B.He was worried about being left alone. |
C.He was afraid of having a heart attack. | D.He found it neither healthy nor interesting. |
A.not everyone enjoys jogging |
B.he is the only person who hates jogging |
C.nothing other than jogging can help people keep fit |
D.jogging makes people feel greater than any other sport |
【推荐2】A recent study conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) showed that while sportsmanship among players has improved over the years, sportsmanship in the fans and parents has reduced. It has always interested me why people in the stands often feel they have invested more than the actual participants. Is it the time and money invested into private lessons and travel teams? Is it the college scholarship we need our children to earn? Is it the fear of seeing our kids fail? In any event, we, as parents and fans, should all take a step back and determine if we are helping our kids, or undermining the experience.
As a father of four kids who enjoys participating in athletics, I have to remind myself that it is okay when my kid misses a shot, strikes out, or doesn’t play good enough defense. That fact is, it is their game and their experience, and my playing days are over. A good reminder for me when I feel that my kid needs my advice from the stands comes from the great John Wooden, basketball player and head coach at the University of California at Los Angeles. He once said, “Young people need models, not critics (批判者) .”
Instead of being upset with what my kid is not doing well, or how an official has “cheated” our team, I should focus on helping my kid learn to respect the other team. I should watch my language and the negative comments that could come from my mouth. I should respect the officials and not argue every call that is made. Perhaps most importantly, I should support my kids’ team, win or lose.
Life is tough, and life is not fair. Like life, sports are tough and not always fair. Yet sports can be a wonderful training ground for life’s challenges. Just like we win some and lose some in sports, we also deal with plenty of successes, challenges and failures in our lives. Let’s try to be good sports in both the winning and losing situations and during our successes, challenges and failures.
1. Why does the author mention NCAA’s recent study?A.To introduce the topic of sportsmanship. |
B.To prove the reduction of sportsmanship. |
C.To stress the experience of sportsmanship |
D.To show the improvement of sportsmanship |
A.Profited. | B.Absorbed. | C.Devoted. | D.Harvested. |
A.Express deep concern about the other teams’ skills. |
B.Make positive comments on their kids’ performance. |
C.Back their kids’ team whatever the result of athletics is. |
D.Respect the other players’ honor whatever cheating happens. |
A.Modest and demanding. |
B.Strict and responsible. |
C.Kind and warm-hearted. |
D.Understanding and broad-minded. |
【推荐3】The mushrooming video screens in buses, taxis and apartment halls in cities like Shanghai are taking away our already rare resource: a place for a moment of peace. Taking a nap or reading a book on buses is less pleasant now, as the LCD screens broadcast news, entertainment and advertisements at unbearable volumes.
You pay the bus fare simply to get a ride—undisturbed—but now you are exposed to this “added value”, whether you like it or not. If it’s a crowded bus, the noise is even more exasperating. More and more Chinese cities have joined Shanghai, regarded as the first to put video screens on buses, disturbing millions of passengers.
Some may like to watch programme aired on buses or in apartment halls. But those who don’t should be equally respected. Because of the bus screens, students cannot focus on reviewing their lessons or preparing for a test. People who like to read or reflect feel unsettled by the noise. Youngsters who like to listen to music on their iPods must increase the volume to fight against the competing audio. If you already feel stressed after a busy day, the bus video advertising certainly increase the tension of both your muscles and nervous system. Bus drivers are surely the worst victims because they have to bear it at least eight hours a day, non-stop.
A high public tolerance for noise pollution has helped bus video advertisers to expand their businesses. But opposition has already started to make its voice heard. Some people have already accused bus companies of breaking their contracts, since their obligation is only to deliver passengers to their destinations.
Shanghai, as a world-class city, should set an example for the country. It should first adopt world-class behavior in its massive public transportation system to return the public a peaceful place.
1. What does the underlined word “exasperating” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Entertaining. |
B.Encouraging. |
C.Disappointing. |
D.Annoying. |
A.Students. |
B.Bus drivers. |
C.Youngsters. |
D.Office employees. |
A.More use of public transport. |
B.An increase in bus video advertising. |
C.More complaints about bus companies. |
D.Lower public awareness of consumer rights. |
A.Opposed. |
B.Unclear. |
C.Supportive. |
D.Indifferent. |