1 . It seems that we have it backward in our society. We tend to look up to people who are under a great deal of stress, who can deal with lots of stress, and those who are under a great deal of pressure. When someone says, “I've been working really hard," or "I'm really stressed out," we are taught to admire, even copy what they do. In my work as a stress consultant （顾问）I hear the proud words "I have a very high tolerance （忍耐力； 忍受力）to stress" almost every day. It probably won't come as a surprise that when these stressed-out people first arrive at my office, more often than not, what they are hoping for are methods to raise their tolerance to stress even higher so they can deal with even more!
Luckily, there is a powerful law in our emotional environment that goes something like this: our present level of stress will be exactly that of our tolerance to stress. You'll notice that the people who say, “I can deal with lots of stress" will always be under a great deal of it! So, if you teach people to raise their tolerance to stress, that's exactly what will happen. They will accept even more responsibility until again, their level of stress matches that of their tolerance. Usually it takes a serious problem of some kind to wake up a stressed-out person to their own craziness一a great loss, a complete failure, or an unexpected illness一something happens that forces them to search for a new kind of method.
It may seem strange, but if you were to join in the stress management workshop, what you would probably learn is to raise your tolerance to stress. It seems that even stress consultants are stressed out!
What you want to start doing is noticing your stress early before it gets out of hand. When your schedule （日程安排）is getting out of hand, it's a sign that it's time to slow down and reconsider what's important rather than power through everything on the list. When you're feeling out of control and tired of all you have to do, rather than roll up your sleeves and "get to it,” a better method is to relax, take a few deep breaths, and go for a short walk. You'll find that when you catch yourself getting too stressed out一early, before it gets out of control一your stress will be like the "snowball" rolling down the hill. When it's small, it's manageable and easy to control. Once it gathers more, however, it's difficult, if not impossible, to stop.
There's no need to worry that you won't get it all done. When your mind is clear and peaceful and your stress level comes down, you'll be more effective and you'll have more fun. As you lower your tolerance to stress, you will find that you'll have far less stress to deal with, as well as creative ideas for dealing with the stress that is left over.
1. People hoping to raise their tolerance will probably_________.| A．shoulder fewer responsibilities | B．have to deal with more stress |
| C．refuse to listen to the consultant | D．manage to solve problems well |
| A．the level of stress differs from their tolerance |
| B．the level of stress changes with their tolerance |
| C．the level of stress goes beyond their tolerance |
| D．the level of stress falls below their tolerance |
| A．We should follow our schedule and power through everything on the list. |
| B．Rolling the snowball down the hill can help us relax and feel less stressed. |
| C．It's wise to notice the early sign of stress and manage it as soon as possible. |
| D．Going for a walk is a better choice when you are tired of what you're doing. |
| A．Lower Your Tolerance to Stress | B．Turn to Your Consultant for Help |
| C．Better Your Emotional Environment | D．Get Close to Nature to Lower Stress |
2 . Can tapping（轻敲）feet be a way to greet others? What about winking （眨眼）? It might sound a little strange. But the new coronavirus is infectious（传染性的）. To help stop its spread, people are giving up their usual greeting styles and thinking of some safer ways. Let's take a look!
No more kisses
Lean（倾斜身体）forward, touch cheeks and make a kissing sound. This is the French way of greeting. But when facing the virus, too many kisses are not good. France has suggested that people should not kiss each other on the cheeks. French etiquette expert Philippe Lichtfus gives everyone in France a suggestion: simply looking into a person's eyes can be a greeting.
Wink at others
Like the French, Italians often hug or kiss each other when greeting. Recently, an Italian woman made a video to help everyone fight the disease. According to her, if you want to say hello to others, do not hug or kiss. Instead, you can wink at them with one eye. It's a cute way of greeting.
Pat（轻拍）on the back
It's a very Australian thing to shake hands, Bu if you do this during the epidemic, the virus can jump from one person to another. A health official in Australia named Brad Hazard said a pat on the back might be better. But it might not be a proper greeting for everyone. For example. it's a bit impolite if you do this to your teacher. What do you think?
Tapping feet together
There is a new way to greet others that is now popular in Iran, according to a popular video. In the video, three Iranian men meet and tap their feet together. They wear masks and put their hands in their pockets. It looks like they are playing a fun game. If we cannot shake hands, why not try to "shake" feet? There is a similar video from Lebanon. It shows two celebrities（名人）tapping their feet against each other while making kissing sounds with their mouths.
1. To stop the virus,French people might______________ to greet each other.| A．kiss cheeks twice | B．make eye contact | C．give a big hug | D．wink twice with one eye |
| A．your sister's | B．your friend's | C．your classmate's | D．your teacher`s |
| A．tapping feet is a traditional Icranian game |
| B．tapping feet is a new way to greet each other |
| C．tapping feet is popular among celebrities |
| D．tapping feet is a fun game in Lebanon |
| A．Shaking hands. | B．Kissing cheeks. | C．Waving. | D．Touching noses. |
| A．Tapping feet is a strange way to greet each other. |
| B．Winking is a safe way to greet each other. |
| C．Patting on the back is impolite to greet others. |
| D．Some specials ways to greet others to prevent the virus. |
3 . Good advice can help people make better decisions(决定). When someone asks you for advice, you should take it seriously and try your best to give good advice. Sometimes you should remember what your mother taught you: if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, because bad advice may have terrible results. There are some ways for you to give advice.
☆Listen to the person asking you for advice. Every situation(情况) is special, so never think you know all about a problem. Listen to the person who wants advice, and learn as much as possible about the situation.
☆Put yourself in others' shoes. Think about what you will do if you are in the same situation. Don't just depend on(依赖) your experiences to give advice.
☆Think about the results of taking and not taking your advice. When possible, think twice about all the possible results. This is more important for really difficult problems.
☆Understand that the person may not take your advice. Someone asks for your advice, but he or she may not take it. When you give advice, the idea is to give someone the tools( 方法) to make their own decision, not make the decision for them. The person knows more about the situation than you do, so your advice may not be the best. Don't be surprised when a person doesn't take your advice. Live with it, and let the person live with his or her decision.
☆Don't be afraid to let the person know that you don't have anything to say if you are not able to give any advice. Take some time to think about it. You may share your thoughts later.
1. When a person asks you for advice, you should ________.| A．try to give good advice | B．say nothing at all |
| C．ask your mom for advice | D．tell the bad results |
| A．Because we should learn from other people. |
| B．Because the person has something nice to tell us. |
| C．Because we need to know about the special situation. |
| D．Because the person will feel much more comfortable. |
| A．削足适履 | B．设身处地 | C．助人为乐 | D．以身作则 |
| A．you will have to try harder | B．you shouldn't be surprised |
| C．you can make better decisions | D．you can shout at them angrily |
| A．How to give advice. | B．How to take others’ advice. |
| C．How to ask for advice. | D．How to solve difficult problems. |
4 . Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, with the money they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
1. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can ________.| A．get money and something they can’t buy with money | B．do what they want to at any time |
| C．enjoy health which makes them work hard | D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day |
| A．think about getting a good job | B．think of presents they don’t like |
| C．often spend time with close friends | D．often spend time on entering the college |
| A．how to find happiness | B．how to save happiness |
| C．to do something good for others | D．to value our beliefs or health |
5 . How to make the world a better place? Start with small changes like sharing. In Yin- chuan, Ningxia, there is such a “beautiful” family.
Wu Hai works for NXTV (Ningxia Broadcast and TV Station). He developed an interest in reading as a boy. When he was in Grade 1, he got his first library card. Since then, he has been a real “fan” of reading.
One day, in May, 2014, Wu went to a reading salon (沙龙). To go to the salon, he had to pay 100 yuan. Wu thought it was a pity that some of his friends wouldn’t like to go because of the cost.
Two months later, Wu and his wife，Sun Ping, started a free reading workshop. They named it “Sunshine Sharing Collection”. They wanted to promote (宣扬) the idea that “sharing makes a change in reading”.
Sun Ping also works for NXTV. After talking with her husband, she started an online course (课程), Voice Bookroom. Through the course, she helps members of the workshop to improve their reading skills. They also organize reading and sharing activities in schools with students and teachers. In 2019, the Wu family was named as “the most beautiful family in Yinchuan”.
1. In July, 2014， _________ .| A．Wu got his first library card |
| B．Wu paid 100 yuan to go to a reading salon |
| C．Wu and his wife started Sunshine Sharing Collection |
| D．the Wu family was named as “the most beautiful family in Yinchuan” |
| A．listening | B．speaking | C．reading | D．writing |
| A．encourage us to read a lot | B．introduce a “beautiful” family |
| C．show us the joy of reading | D．advise us to go to reading salons |
6 . Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰) from his son.He had never seen such beautiful falcons before.He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train them to fly.
After several months，the king came to see how the training was going on.He found that one falcon had already be enable to fly high in the sky，while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly，just keeping still.
The king called all his falconers together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly.But none of them succeeded.One day， while the king was taking a walk in the forest，an idea came to his mind.Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem.He sent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.
The next morning，the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely.“It is unbelievable!”shouted the king，“How could you make it happen?”The farmer replied， “It's very easy.I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”
It is always the same to human beings.We all have“two flying wings”in our hearts as well， but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we are just for safety and comfort .We won't realize we can fly so high and freely until the“branch”we are resting on breaks.
1. What did the king do after he got the two falcons?| A．He kept them on the branch of a tree. |
| B．He sent them to a farmer in the forest. |
| C．He made the best falconer train them to fly. |
| D．He ordered the best falconer to train one of them. |
| A．Because he wanted the other falcon to fly. |
| B．Because he wanted them to see his falcons. |
| C．Because he wanted to know more about his falcons： |
| D．Because he wanted them to look for a farmer to train the falcon |
| A．The other falcon could not fly. |
| B．The other falcon was angry with the king |
| C．The first falcon was stronger than the second one. |
| D．The second falcon preferred staying on the branch of a tree to flying. |
| A．Human beings shouldn't train falcons. |
| B．The Young shouldn't always live in the comfort zone(地带). |
| C．If you want to learn to fly，you have to practice again and again. |
| D．We should stay at home all the time because it is safe and comfortable. |
| A．The Wise King | B．Two Nice Falcons |
| C．The Flying Wings. | D．The Best Falconer |
7 . One day, when I was a boy, my classmates and I were going to pick berries. Before I was going out of the gate, my father called me back and said, “Harry, I want to tell you one thing. When you find a good bush (灌木), don’t leave it to try to find a better one. The other kids will run about, picking one or two berries here, and one or two there, and getting very few in the end. If you want to get more berries, stick to your bush!”
I went with my classmates and we had a good time. But it was just as my father had said. Once one of my classmates found a good bush, he called to the others, and they would leave their places and run off to see what he had found.
But I remembered my father’s words, and I stuck to my bush. When I had done with one I went to another. When night came, I had a large basketful of nice berries, more than all the others put together. Compared with my classmates, I felt more relaxed. I went home happily that night.
Now I have worked for 6 years, but I never forget the lesson my father taught me. I always stick to my bush. When I had a good place and was getting on well, I wouldn’t leave it and spend days or weeks trying to find a better place. When my friends said, “Come with us, and we will find you something better to do.” I shook my head, and stuck to my bush. Now I’m running a big company. I owe (归功于) all I have to the lesson my father taught me when he said, “Stick to your bush.”
1. What does “one” mean in Paragraph 1?| A．Bush. | B．Berry. | C．Classmate. | D．Day. |
| A．Boring. | B．Surprising. | C．Painful. | D．Great. |
| A．Harry had got the most berries | B．Harry’s father came to pick him up |
| C．Harry was as relaxed as his classmates | D．Harry shared his berries with his classmates |
| A．accepted his friends’ help | B．works in a big company |
| C．is not satisfied with his job | D．spent weeks finding his job |
| A．Keep on doing one thing. | B．Who laughs last laughs best. |
| C．Always keep parents’ words in heart. | D．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
8 . A book-sharing program
Where can you borrow a book? Of course in a library! But in Hefei, Anhui Province, you can also do it in some bookstores.
Ten bookstores in Hefei are doing a book-sharing program. With an app on the smart phone and a 99-yuan deposit, a reader can borrow up to 2 books from any one of the ten bookstores and keep them for up to 10 days for free. Readers just need to scan the QR code (扫描二维码) on the back of each book to borrow and return it.
The program started from a Xinhua Bookstore in Hefei on July 16, 2017. Since then, more than 20,000 people have borrowed over 100,000 books through the app. Now not only the readers in Hefei can borrow books from the stores, but the readers in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, too. 120 convenience stores in the city joined the program on August 26, 2017. There are about 300 new books for readers to borrow.
For some people, it’s much easier to get to a bookstore than to a library. And the shared books are often new and popular. The people that started the book-sharing program hope that it can encourage more people to read in China.
1. Where did the book-sharing program start?| A．In Changsha. | B．In Shijiazhuang. | C．In Hefei. |
| A．10. | B．99. | C．120. |
| A．押金 | B．罚款 | C．工资 |
| A．If a reader is a member of the program, he can borrow up to three books. |
| B．The program started from a Xinhua Bookstore in Hefei on June 16, 2017. |
| C．For some people, it’s much easier to get to a bookstore than to a library. |
| A．Because they want to make money in China. |
| B．Because some people don’t want to buy books to read. |
| C．Because they hope that it can encourage more people to read in China. |
9 . Good morning, the program today is about music. The word "music" comes from the Greek word "muse". The Muses are the goddesses of the arts. Music is only one of the arts. It is like the spoken language, but it uses sounds. Today's program brings together music from different corners of the world. Who invented music? Who sang the first song? No one knows exactly the answers to these questions. But we know that music plays an important part in almost everyone's life. Babies and young children love to hear people singing to them. When they are a little older, they like to sing the songs they have heard. When children go to school, their world of music grows. In the middle grades students take music lessons. When they reach high school, they become interested in listening to pop music.
The records we have chosen for you today are from American country music, Indian music, pop music and so on. Music has meaning for everyone. It can make people happy or it can make them sad. In this program we shall study the language of music. We shall be trying to find out more about how music works. We shall try to find out how music says what people feel.
Now, here comes the music today. I shall explain why they are all good music.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about the ______.| A．styles of music | B．history of music | C．taste of music |
| A．The Muses invented music. |
| B．Everyone is interested in pop music. |
| C．Music can bring people some feelings. |
| A．music is a spoken language. |
| B．music is above the other arts. |
| C．music plays an important part in our life. |
| A．To introduce a music competition. |
| B．To learn more about the music. |
| C．To give people some music to listen to. |
| A．a host | B．a singer | C．a teacher |
10 . When you are eating dinner with your family, do your parents ever remind you to finish all the food on your plate? If so, you should know it’s not just because they want you to be healthy. They also want to stop food waste.
Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted around the world, according to the UN. That’s about one-third of all food produced each year.
We make a survey in 34 countries to see how much food is wasted in different countries.
For example, the UAE(阿联酋) wastes the most food, with each person wasting about 1,000 kilos every year on average.
However, some countries have worked hard to use their food resources wisely. France wastes the least amount of food, according to the survey. France was the first country to pass laws that ban(禁止) food waste. It’s not allowed to throw away fresh food. Another law forces French restaurants to provide bags for people’s leftovers(剩菜剩饭).
China ranked 23rd for food waste in the survey. China’s food waste is around 18 million tons every year, enough to feed up to 50 million people for one year. Facing this situation, China has been working hard to reduce food waste. In early 2013, a movement to prevent food waste called “empty plate” began. It has become popular among both government officials and general public.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. How much food is produced every year around the world?
| A．1,000 kilograms. | B．Nearly 4 billion tons. |
| C．About 1.3 billion tons | D．More than 34,000 kilograms. |
| A．France. | B．China . | C．The United States. | D．The UAE. |
| A．produces less food each year | B．passed laws to ban food waste |
| C．buys more food from other countries | D．started a movement called “empty plate” |
| A．UAE wastes the most food. |
| B．You can throw away fresh food in France. |
| C．China has been working hard to reduce food waste. |
| D．1.3 billion tons of food is wasted around the world every year. |
| A．Developed countries waste more food. | B．How much food the world needs every year. |
| C．“Empty plate” has become popular worldwide. | D．A survey about food waste in different countries. |
