Sometimes the challenges of life can seem so big that it is hard to deal with them all. While some adults find comfort in talking with a friend or professional, many teens find relief (缓解) in the form of a simple journal.
Generally, journaling is to keep a diary or journal that explores thoughts and feelings about the events of your life. It allows people to gain valuable self-knowledge. It is also a good problem-solving tool. Oftentimes, one can find out a problem and come up with solutions more easily on paper. More importantly, as a stress management and self-exploration tool, journaling works best when you keep doing so, but even occasional (偶尔的) journaling can be stress-relieving.
To reduce pressure effectively, journaling can take several forms, and here are multiple choices that can work for you.
Gratitude Journal: To keep a daily gratitude journal, you can list three or more aspects of each day for which you are grateful. It helps you to focus on what you have in your life already and create a more positive mood at that moment. An added benefit is that if you are feeling down in the future, you can cheer yourself up with a few pages of the things you have to appreciate in life.
Emotional Release (释放): You may also write about your emotional responses to events that have happened throughout the day as a way of dealing with the stress. This is a great way to enlarge the positive and manage the negative things that happen in your life, increasing your positivity ratio (比率).
Bullet Journal: You can simply keep bullet journals to record what you need to do each day, goals you have, memories you create, and other things you do not want to forget. It keeps your mind clear and helps you remember what is important to you.
The journaling method you choose can depend on your needs at the time and your personality — just do what feels right. If you already have a favorite journaling habit, by all means, keep it up! But if you are new to journaling, remember — any day is a good day to get into the habit.
1. According to the writer, keeping a gratitude journal can help teens ________.| A．gain valuable knowledge of themselves | B．explore the feelings and stories of others |
| C．focus on what they have in their life already | D．communicate with friends more comfortably |
| A．You list things you plan to do in a bullet journal. |
| B．Occasional journaling doesn’t help to reduce stress. |
| C．Emotional release is the best way of dealing with stress. |
| D．You can’t choose journaling methods depending on your needs. |
| A．Journaling: Save Your Time | B．Journaling: Relieve Your Stress |
| C．Journaling: Improve Your Writing | D．Journaling: Explore Your Personality |
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【推荐1】Mental (心理) health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Even though you are mentally healthy, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have a mental health problem.
Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel upset or excited. Most of the time those feelings pass, but sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. It seems that our mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as the environment changes and as you move through different stages (阶段) of your life.
Here are four ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t cost much or take up lots of time. Anyone can follow them.
● Talk about your feelings. It can help you stay in good mental health. It isn’t a sign of weakness, but part of your ability to do what you can to stay healthy.
● Eat well. What you eat and how you feel are closely connected. A proper diet can have a good effect (影响) on your mental health.
● Keep in touch. Friends and family members can offer different advice which may help you keep active and solve practical problems.
● Take a break. It could be a weekend to look for new places to enjoy the nature, or even a ten-minute break from doing your homework. A few minutes can be enough to relax.
1. What is mental health?| A．It means that you are mentally healthy. |
| B．It means that you have a mental health problem. |
| C．It is about your body and your ability to deal with problems. |
| D．It is about the way you think and feel and the ability to deal with ups and downs. |
| A．Mental health can’t change easily. |
| B．Everyone stays in good mental health. |
| C．Family members’ advice can’t help you solve practical problems. |
| D．A proper diet or a short break can have a good effect on our mental health. |
| A．联系 | B．控制 | C．比较 | D．发展 |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a story book. | C．In a travel guide. | D．In a health magazine. |
【推荐2】More than 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted around the world each year, with much of this food waste often ending up in rubbish bins. The worst part is that a lot of this food is still eatable, when it's thrown out. It's a waste of the many resources used in food production, including land, water, energy, and transportation（运输）. What if there is a way to cut down on food waste?
In fact, many food products can be eaten long after the "use-by" date that producers print on them. A UK company called Mimica has developed high-tech food labels（标签）that can clearly show whether foods are fresh. . The labels can be placed on products or as bottle caps for drinks. A customer just needs to run a finger over the label or cap. If it is smooth, the product is fresh. If not, the product spoils.
To stop food waste, people even invented an award-winning label called the Barcodiscount. It can change color to show increased discounts（折扣）. For example, 48 hours before a product's "use-by" date, the label's color can change to show the words "20 % off", and then 24 hours before, the words "40% off".
Of course, the most important thing in the fight against food waste is education. But perhaps smart labels can take some of the guesswork out of food freshness.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?| A．It costs a lot to produce food. |
| B．Food waste is a serious problem |
| C．There is not enough food for human. |
| D．There are many ways to cut down on food waste. |
| A．They are very cheap to produce. |
| B．They are friendly to the environment. |
| C．They show whether the food is fresh or not |
| D．They can be placed on any kinds of products |
| A．goes bad | B．tastes better | C．feels soft | D．smells sweet |
| A．10% off. | B．20% off | C．40 % off. | D．50% off |
| A．A More User-friendly App |
| B．Food Waste around the World |
| C．Smart Labels Fighting Food Waste |
| D．Famous Inventions Changing the World |
| Book Review Template (模板) |
| 1. Summary Write a summary of the book 1st paragraph—Write about the setting (where the story takes place, usually time and place). Introduce the main characters in the story. Discuss what problems the main character faces in the story. If you’re still having trouble starting, you can answer the questions who, what, when, where, and how. 2nd paragraph—Summarize what happens up until the high point of the story. Don’t give away the ending. Use some of the connecting words below to help you write your review. e.g. first second third last also finally because next for example as a result later |
| 2. Opinion 3rd paragraph—Give your opinion about the book. Write about reasons why you like or dislike the book. Give details, for example: Is the book interesting? Is it easy to understand or hard? Do you like the ending? Who is your favorite character? What is your favorite part? What connections do you make with your life or other books? Talk about the writer’s style of writing and give examples. |
| 3. Recommendation (推荐) the last paragraph—Explain whether you will recommend this book or not. Grade the books from 1 star to 5 stars and give reasons. Examples should include a quote (引述) or quotes from the book or a summary of the part of the book that you like or don’t like. |
1. How can we start a book review?
| A．By writing a summary. | B．By introducing the writer of the book. |
| C．By recommending a book. | D．By giving the opinion about the book. |
| A．The writer’s writing style. | B．The connecting words in the book. |
| C．The stars you give to the book. | D．The setting and characters in the story. |
| A．Some quotes from the book. | B．High point of the story. |
| C．The beginning of the story. | D．Your favorite part of the book. |
| A．Recommend the writer’s books. | B．Give advice on writing books. |
| C．Explain how to write book reviews. | D．Describe the importance of reading books. |
① Hush now， my little one． Hush now， my sunshine． Hush now， piece of my heart． Go to sleep， my little one． Go to sleep， my love． Go to sleep， piece of my heart. Sleep， my little one， When I sing to you． Sleep， my little one， The sun is already asleep， The moon and stars come． | ② My mama feeds me， And washes my fur． The first thing I see every morning is her． The last thing I kiss every night is her face． My mama is the very best one, And sings like a bird， And knows how I feel． When I don't say a word， My mama is warm． | ③ I can clean the table． I can sweep the floor． I can wash my clothes， And count to forty﹣four． I can wash bowls and plates, And clean my bedroom． There is so much I can do． Now ask you． |
| 1．feed v． 喂养 2． fur n．皮毛 3． kiss v．亲吻 4． sweep v．打扫 5． count v．数数 | ||
1. When do people usually sing the first poem？
| A．In the morning |
| B．In the afternoon |
| C．At noon |
| D．At night |
| A．the fur |
| B．a bird |
| C．Mum's face |
| D．Mum's eyes |
| A．Helpful |
| B．Lucky |
| C．Lazy |
| D．Busy |
| A．Food and health． |
| B．Hobbies and sports． |
| C．Animals and people． |
| D．Family and love． |
Dear Mom and Dad,
The time has come: I’m graduating, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, “You can be whatever you want”. I’m so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don’t get on well with theirs. I’m glad that you support（支持）me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and that’s important to me.
Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That’s what I call a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don’t agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that’s why I love you both so much.
Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you listen. I’m glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and
Thank you for bringing me up.
Love always,
Allison
1. Allison writes the letter to show ________to her parents.
| A．wishes | B．support |
| C．help | D．thanks |
| A．have problems with | B．get on well with |
| C．like to talk to | D．like to listen to |
| A．and Dad is funny, too |
| B．and so is Dad |
| C．and Dad has, too |
| D．and Dad also loves to have fun |
| A．Cheering up each other |
| B．Listening to each other and having fun together. |
| C．Encouraging each other. |
| D．Going out together. |
【推荐3】Even in early time, people could realize the important of dreams and knew that dreams gave meaning to life. Every great achievement (成就) has been the result of years of dreaming. If a person has a dream and holds fast to it, he or she will find a way to bring it into reality (现实).
Children do not have much experience or knowledge. However, they are natural dreamers. We should not laugh at them for being naive. Many great men were dreamers when they were children. One such dreamer was Thomas Edison. He used to be ostracized (排斥) when he was in primary school, but his achievements were greater than everyone else’s in his time.
Teenagers and young people should also be encouraged to dream. The world is full of successful teenagers and young people. They dreamt big and their dreams changed their lives and even the world. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are the good examples. They have developed technology and brought great progress (进步) to human besides making money for themselves.
Older people should believe that it is never too late to dream and that human mind is never too old to make dreams turn into reality. Colonel Saunders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company (KFC) in the world.
To dream is a wonderful ability which can lead to wonderful results. Olympic records were broken by players who were brave enough to dream. No one is too young or too old to dream and to make dreams come true.
1. Young people should be encouraged to dream because ______.| A．their dreams are natural |
| B．they are greater than everyone else |
| C．they have much knowledge |
| D．their dreams might change the world |
| A．Setting up a big company is a wonderful ability. |
| B．Developing technology can bring great progress. |
| C．Even older people can make their dreams come true. |
| D．People should be brave enough to dream when they are young. |
| A．逆反的 | B．幼稚的 | C．调皮的 | D．冲动的 |
| A．From Dream to Reality |
| B．Good Examples of Dreams |
| C．Achievements in History |
| D．A list of Successful Dreamers |
【推荐1】Heart disease (心脏病) kills more people in the UK than any other disease. One person dies every three minutes from heart disease and it’s more usual in men than women. Age is also important. 80% of people who die of heart disease are 65 or older. And it’s interesting that five times more men die of heart disease in the UK than in Japan. But there are many things you can do to help your heart stay healthy. Here are our top tips for a healthy heart!
Stop smoking (抽烟). Everyone knows smoking brings you lung cancer (肺癌), it’s also very bad for your heart. If you only do one thing to help your heart, do this!
Do more exercise. Regular exercise (four times a week for 30 minutes) is very good for your heart.
Don’t eat a lot of fried food and only eat red meat once a week. This kind of food is bad for your heart because it’s high in fat.
Eat fish twice or three times a week. It’s good for your heart because it’s low in fat and high in Omega-3.
Don’t eat a lot of salt (盐). We only need about 1g of salt a day — most people eat about 6g.
Eat more fruit and vegetables (you’d better eat five kinds a day).
Don’t be too fat. It’s easier for fat people to get heart disease!
Don’t drink a lot of wine (酒) but a glass of red wine every day can be good for your heart.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．Heart disease kills few people in the UK. |
| B．Heart disease is more usual in men than women. |
| C．It’s much easier for young people to get heart disease. |
| D．More people in Japan die of heart disease than in the UK. |
| A．Having heart disease. | B．Having lung cancer. |
| C．Stopping smoking. | D．Doing more exercise. |
| A．Fried fish. | B．Red meat. | C．Salty food. | D．Vegetables. |
| A．Health problems around the world. | B．Facts about heart disease in the UK. |
| C．Eating habits to keep your heart healthy. | D．Ways to keep you away from heart disease. |
【推荐2】Recently, a short video has become very popular on the Internet. It’s about a girl dancing on the water. Her name is Yang Liu, from Guizhou. Many foreigners think she is able to do Chinese “Qing Gong”. Actually, she was dancing on a single (单独的) piece of bamboo. It’s one of the traditional folk sports—Single Bamboo Drifting. When Yang Liu was seven years old, she started practicing Single Bamboo Drifting with her grandmother. For little Yang Liu, the most challenging part was to keep balance (平衡). She fell into water many times while practicing. But the girl didn’t give up. Practice makes perfect. Finally she could dance on the bamboo successfully and beautifully. She is glad that so many people like her performances. “I hope the traditional folk sports will be passed down by more young people,” Yang Liu said.
1. How old was Yang Liu when she began to learn the Single Bamboo Drifting?| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
| A．to keep balance | B．to keep dancing |
| C．to practice singing | D．to practice jumping |
| A．She is good at “Qing Gong”. | B．Few people like her performances. |
| C．Many people begin to join her. | D．She is a hard-working and responsible girl. |
| A．A Popular Short Video | B．A Piece of Bamboo |
| C．A Girl Learning Dances | D．A Girl and Single Bamboo Drifting |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
【推荐3】Where do you think people will live in the future? Can you imagine people will work and live in the sea? But how will people go to work then? By submarine (潜水艇)?
Some scientists believe that some day submarines will be as many as today’s cars. A famous French driver says, “One day, people will work on the ocean floor as they do on the street!”
If people want to live in the sea, they have to solve a lot of problems, like those of living on the moon such as lack (缺少) of oxygen and weightlessness (失重). Many problems are hard to solve. For example, what will happen to our bodies if we live in the sea for a very long time? Scientists are looking for answers.
Maybe in 50 years people will be able to live in the sea, away from the noisy cities on land. They will find it fun and interesting to live in the sea. And life in the sea is more comfortable. Don’t you think so?
1. Maybe people in the future will go to work on the ocean floor by_______.| A．driving a car | B．taking a bus | C．taking a submarine | D．swimming |
| A．People may be weight less in the sea. |
| B．The sea is noisy and crowded for man to live. |
| C．Some scientists believe submarines will be popular in the future. |
| D．There are some problems to solve if people want to live in the sea. |
| A．Living in the Sea | B．Living in submarine’s | C．Living on Land | D．Living on the Moon |
1. Which club is Linda in?
| A．The Singing Club. | B．The Dancing Club |
| C．The Writing Club. | D．The Swimming Club |
| A．Class 4, Grade 1 | B．Class 4, Grade 7 |
| C．Class 7, Grade 4 | D．Class 1, Grade 7 |
| A．Linda has short hair. | B．Linda doesn’t like writing. |
| C．Linda doesn't wear glasses. | D．Linda’s birthday is on 26 June, 2007. |
【推荐2】Li Jiadong is student of Hope Middle School. He has a big and beautiful school. There are four buildings, forty-eight classrooms in it. There is a playground in the center of the buildings, and there is a garden in front of the playground. There are many flowers and green trees in it.
At the back of the garden, there is a very cool building. There are four floors. Li Jiadong’s classroom is on the third floor. In his classroom, there are many nice desks, and there is a blackboard. On the left of the blackboard, there is a map of China. On the right of the blackboard, there is a nice picture. He loves their nice classroom very much.
There are seventy-three students in Li Jiadong's class. They get on well with（相处融洽）each other. They often help each other. They have many subjects at school. English is his favorite. He works hard and tries his best to study all subjects well. Their teachers are all very kind and friendly. They work very hard and teach the students very well. They look after Li Jiadong, so he feels very happy. He loves his school just like his home.
1. The garden is ________ the Li Jiadong's building（教学楼）.| A．on the right | B．at the back of | C．in front of | D．at the front of |
| A．four | B．forty-eight | C．fifty | D．sixty-four |
| A．Seventy-three | B．Sixty-three | C．Eighty-four | D．Fifty-four |
| A．Chinese | B．math | C．history | D．English |
| A．There are fourteen buildings in the school. | B．The teachers are good at teaching. |
| C．His home is in the school. | D．The workers of the school work very hard. |
【推荐3】On January 27, in order to win the new pneumonia Resistance War (抗击新型肺炎战役), the Ministry of Education issued (公布) a notice on putting off the start time of school in spring 2020. It was said that school should not start before February 17. The exact start time of school will depend on situations and further notices.
However, many parents are very worried that putting off the start of school may affect children's studies. If they have such a long winter holiday, children will not learn any knowledge at all. They may forget what they have learned before. Staying at home for a long time will make them keep eating, sleeping and playing, which seriously affect their physical and mental health.
In short, the close of school influences learning and develops bad habits, so how should we avoid these problems? Local education departments have also issued a notice, that is, to organize online teaching and create a network platform, where necessary courses will be shown every day, and online teaching will be given by excellent teachers of the subjects, and students can learn at home through computer or mobile network.
It should be said that such a method is very good. It can not only keep students indoors and not worry about the infection (感染) of the disease, but also make them study at home, and truly achieve "no suspension of classes". Both the platform and the recorded lesson resources are more useful, and are welcomed by parents and teachers.
Of course, except for learning at home, it is also necessary to teach children about health knowledge, especially how to keep away from touching virus; at the same time, it is necessary for children to do some physical exercises.
1. Why are parents worried about putting off the start time of school?| A．Because they have no time to look after their kids. |
| B．Because they don't like the idea of online learning. |
| C．Because children's study may be affected. |
| D．Because children may be infected by virus. |
| A．Playing online games. | B．Meeting different people. |
| C．Doing some physical exercises outside. | D．Teaching children about health knowledge. |
| A．Plan. | B．Increase | C．Change. | D．Stop. |
| A．A New War with a New Chance | B．A Special Way to Learn at Home |
| C．A Way to Keep Mentally Healthy | D．A Method to Make Parents Worried |
