Do you know a large number of young people are influenced by all kinds of choices today? This can be a good thing or a bad thing, but it leads some young people to experience “mental internal friction (精神内耗)”.
Experts regard “mental internal friction” as the confusion (困惑) that happens when people have to change their thoughts in order to move from “old ideas” to “new ideas”. They have to ask themselves such questions as “Are the new ideas good?” “Do they fit me?” or “Will they make me feel happy?” It is certainly not easy to discover the answers to these questions, especially when you are still too young to have enough life experience to make proper decisions. So there are some suggestions to help you reduce your “mental internal friction”.
Be consistent with yourself. Always act and behave in a way that is true to your values and beliefs. To this end, you will always need to check yourself. As an old saying goes, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom (智慧).” You have to honestly think about your own personal habits, and even fears and worries.
Develop new interests. A friend of mine decided to learn about the Beijing Opera. This may sound strange, but he said that learning about “old things” made it easier for him to deal with the “new things” of modern life and all of those changes.
Spend time with nature. Society and technology may change, but nature remains the same. Being with nature takes some time, but it will help you know yourself and forget the stress of “mental internal friction”.
All in all, we can do something to deal with “mental internal friction”. Hope everything can make you find your inner peace (内心的平静).
1. What may lead to “mental internal friction” for young people?| A．Staying up late to work. | B．Having bad relationships. |
| C．Giving up hopes. | D．Making too many decisions. |
| A．Most people are used to changing thoughts. |
| B．Young people have less experience in making proper decisions. |
| C．It’s easy for young people to make decisions properly. |
| D．Mental internal friction is caused by old ideas. |
| A．Change your habits. | B．Improve your wisdom. |
| C．Always be true to yourself. | D．Face your fears bravely. |
| A．Let go of our stress. | B．Accept ourselves. |
| C．Deal with new things easier. | D．Develop new interests. |
| A．Influence of Getting Too Much Stress | B．Advice on Making Proper Choices |
| C．Meanings of Having Inner Peace | D．Tips on Dealing with Mental Internal Friction |
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| B．I've been promised a party for my 16th birthday! Mum and Dad have agreed to let me have a party here at home, while they are away visiting some friends. Well, it's just three weeks to go before my party. |
| C．I'm going to ask Alan and Sam to bring their CDs so that we can dance. The food will be made by mum and me before the party. Now I have to think about what to wear… |
| D．Here is my party dress. It's a long silk dress; I'm going to wear my hair up on top of head, because that will make me look very smart. The house looks lovely. |
【推荐2】For as long as we can remember, one of the most popular ways parents use to punish their children has been the “”time out.
It seems that it is a good idea: the child sits on his own to reflect（反思）on what he has done. Then, when the time is up, he will apologize and learn from the mistake.
However, just because it’s something that’s been done for years, that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. In fact, very often, children don’t sit nicely and think about what they’ve done. Instead, they need to be told a few or many times to go back to their places and stay quiet. They are not reflecting on why they are in the “time out” at all. More likely than not, they’re probably just really angry, and so are the parents. In the end, both the parents and the children make each other unhappy, or even angry.
What can parents do to change this situation? You may have already heard of things like peaceful parenting（育儿）and gentle parenting. These focus on the relationship between parent and child by building trust and love. So, instead of starting a “time out”, try something called “time in”. A “time in” needs both the parent and the child to stay close until both get calm. After that, the parent and the child can discuss what happened and solve the problem together. If the child can make changes, everyone can then move on.
As we all know, punishment and violence（暴力）seldom work and will never teach the children what the right way to act is. A “time in” can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes.
Kids learn how to build their emotional and social skills through difficult situations. So, instead of punishing them for acting their age, we can use chances to teach and guide them to a place of learning. A “time in” may lake more time, but it does work.
1. During a “time out”, a child is told to ________.| A．stay outside |
| B．make a promise |
| C．sit alone and reflect |
| D．return to school |
| A．is becoming more popular |
| B．doesn’t always work |
| C．should be parents’ first choice |
| D．takes too much time |
| A．both teachers and parents discuss how to solve the problem |
| B．parents try something called “time in” instead of “time out” |
| C．the child say sorry to his or her parents and learn from mistakes |
| D．the child stay at home and reflect until he never makes mistakes |
| A．sometimes | B．usually |
| C．seldom | D．suddenly |
【推荐3】With the rapid development in science and industry, our world has changed a lot. Many new things have appeared in our daily life. These make our life more convenient and make our communication easier.
Computers are very important to our modern life. For example, some people hardly go to the shop in their spare time but they buy things on the Internet instead. They think the prices of different kinds of clothes or living things are lower than those in shopping centers and huge markets. What’s more, their qualities are the same. At the same time, people can watch movies by the internet instead of going to the cinema. People living or working in different places can see and talk with each other by computers, too. Some people are glad about these new ways of shopping and communication.
Another example, computers can help us improve our reading a lot. Some people needn’t read books made of paper. Instead, they read them on small pocket computers because the computers can keep many different books in them at the same time. They don’t need to turn lots of pages and paper is saved as well. More and more electronic books are being used.
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1. From the second paragraph we can know that computers are used for ________.
| A．buying things, watching movies and talking with people. |
| B．looking up prices, working at home and improving our reading. |
| C．playing games, watching movies and buying things. |
| D．shopping, reading and learning. |
| A．精选书 | B．电子书 | C．课外书 | D．纸质书 |
| A．The prices are lower but the qualities are the same. |
| B．We can buy shoes and toys of the latest types. |
| C．We can see and talk with others at the same time. |
| D．The food is fresh and the price is low. |
| A．The books on the computers are expensive. |
| B．Computers are not necessary in our modern life at all. |
| C．Computers can help us improve our reading a lot. |
| D．Most people are tired of these new ways of shopping and communicating. |
| A．Computers are used in our daily life |
| B．Computers can take the place of supermarkets and bookstores |
| C．Computers are bad for our life, we must give them up |
| D．Computers can do anything in modern life |
【推荐1】Facial expressions are the main way people show their feelings and read the feelings of others. Happiness, sadness, disgust, fear and surprise can be communicated through facial expressions alone. However, because of the novel coronavirus (冠状病毒), people have to wear masks to keep them safe. When people wear masks, it becomes more difficult to read their feelings.
If you cannot read someone else’s feeling, you may have difficulty communicating with them. Wearing a mask can also make you feel more distracted (心烦意乱) and uncomfortable, making your relationship with others worse.
Luckily, you can change this situation by working with what you have left—the eyes. If you want to increase understanding with a person who wears a mask, you should look them in the eyes, which may be easier said than done. Eye contact may make people become uncomfortable after only three seconds. But it can also make you appear smarter and more honest.
You might be surprised how much information is showed by the body itself. For example, when someone is happy, they stand up straighter and lift their head; when they are sad, they drop their head; and when they are angry, their whole body tenses up (紧张). Learning how people use their bodies to show feelings may help you communicate with someone in a mask.
Pay attention to your own body language too. In a conversation, if you turn your body toward the speaker, leaning in (前倾) or nodding, the speaker may think you are listening carefully. To let another person know you want to start speaking, keep your back straight, hold up your index finger (食指) or nod more often.
Don’t forget the effect of your voice. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. For example, a very low voice may mean sadness, while a loud shout could show anger. If you feel the need to speak louder, just be aware that raising your voice can change the message you are trying to send. So instead of speaking louder, try speaking more clearly.
All in all, continue to wear a mask to keep yourself safe, but don’t give up your communication with others.
1. Wearing masks can ______.| A．help people communicate more easily |
| B．help people read others’ feelings |
| C．make people feel relaxed and comfortable |
| D．help keep novel coronavirus away |
| A．Eye contact can help you understand more about a person. |
| B．Eye contact with only two seconds may make people uncomfortable. |
| C．Eye contact makes people appear smarter and more honest. |
| D．Eye contact for too long is not a good idea. |
| A．turn your body toward the speaker |
| B．make eye contact |
| C．keep your back straight |
| D．drop your head |
| A．When someone is angry, his or her body may keep straight. |
| B．If a person is sad, he or she will speak loudly. |
| C．Raising your voice may not change the meaning of your words. |
| D．Speaking clearly in a conversation (谈话) is very important. |
It is more important than ever to live a green lifestyle in today’s world. Do you know how to live a green lifestyle? Here are some tips for you.
Save water and energy. Don’t spend a long time taking showers. Collect rainwater for plants or a garden. Also, you’d better buy LED or CFL bulbs (灯泡).
Play a role in your community. It’s necessary to take an active part in clean-ups and support local renewable energy projects.
Keep the green life in mind. You need to be aware of how your action in daily life influences the environment.
Living a green lifestyle seems challenging.
| A．Reduce waste. |
| B．Use technology. |
| C．However, it’s not impossible. |
| D．You’d better take showers carefully. |
| E．Don’t break environmental laws and rules. |
| F．Think carefully before you do every activity. |
| G．They use less power and work for a longer time. |
【推荐3】Kids’ birthday party are more fun than adults’ (成年人的) parties. You don’t have to be serious. And there are a few things for parents to remember when they want to have one for their kids.
Make a list (清单). Each kid wants different kinds of parties. Write down all your child’s ideas on a piece of paper and then get things ready according to (根据) the list.
Make invitations. Make sure you won’t have the party at the same time as your child’s soccer game. Make sure you write down the name of each guest, so you will know the number of the things you have to prepare, such as chairs and plates.
Buy something. If you go to a party store, they will have everything you need, and you won’t have to go to different stores to get everything ready.
You need to decide whether (是否) to buy a cake or make one. Decide what kind of food to have. Make sure to get the food ready on time. You could have some drinks, such as Coke and juice. Having a small bottle of cold water is a good idea, too, especially (尤其) during hot weather.
1. If you don’t want to forget to do things for the party, you should ________.| A．invite everyone | B．make a list | C．buy many things |
| A．They want to enjoy both the game and the party. |
| B．More children will come to enjoy the party. |
| C．Fewer children will come to enjoy the party. |
| A．A party store. | B．A supermarket. | C．A restaurant. |
| A．plan party drinks | B．invite guests | C．plan party games |
| A．Why to organize a birthday party for kids. |
| B．When to organize a birthday party for kids. |
| C．How to organize a birthday party for kids. |
