In December 2018, a bunch of friends and I went to Europe to travel. Upon arrival in Vienna, we got the keys to the house from its owner. The
In Vienna, if anyone wants to copy a key, he or she is expected
The host asked us to give him 300 euros to cover the cost of a new set of keys. We made a complaint about it but we had to pay the money. So, hoping to get our money back, we decided to do some detective work
I wrote an email to the Sisi Museum in the middle of the night, wondering whether the staff had found them. Early in the morning, I received their reply, saying that they had not.
Though we saw many great
2 . I live in a town near Prague(布拉格), the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides cars, bikes are the most important
Some people
One sunny Sunday afternoon, I took my first cycling trip to a village nearby. I cycled for a while, alongside a river. But then, something happened: One of my tires
I didn’t give up though: One week later, I
It was already sunset when I
I believe many of us need a(n)
A.duty | B.notice | C.idea | D.means |
A.asks | B.tells | C.orders | D.allows |
A.hobby | B.surprise | C.deal | D.break |
A.wandering | B.flying | C.passing | D.jumping |
A.forget | B.think | C.regret | D.remember |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.different | B.difficult | C.interesting | D.important |
A.frequently | B.recently | C.usually | D.rarely |
A.Even though | B.Now that | C.In case | D.As long as |
A.frightened | B.puzzled | C.worried | D.excited |
A.turned up | B.stayed up | C.went up | D.blew up |
A.arrange | B.support | C.walk | D.repair |
A.showed up | B.set off | C.watched out | D.called up |
A.nothing | B.something | C.everything | D.anything |
A.unpopular | B.strange | C.traditional | D.expensive |
A.hesitated | B.tried | C.decided | D.refused |
A.proud | B.peaceful | C.nervous | D.confident |
A.spirit | B.opportunity | C.ability | D.result |
A.poor | B.rich | C.free | D.busy |
A.study | B.surround | C.discover | D.create |
3 . I didn’t expect parenting a teenager to be this hard. Lately, my son and I disagree at every corner. About schoolwork. His attitude. Screen time. On and on.
On a recent
As he oohed and aahed through mouthfuls of yellow cake and frosted coating, I silently questioned my decision to
But before we’d even
Of course, I stopped the car.
Actually, I hadn’t even considered the homeless in my rush to get home,
Throughout our journey home, we frankly discussed how difficult it must be for people experiencing
When we eventually turned into our garage, that same teenager expressing
Yes, parenting a teen is harder than I
A.Something | B.Nothing | C.Everything | D.That |
A.disability | B.worries | C.challenges | D.tricks |
A.subway | B.bike | C.bus | D.drive |
A.pickup | B.checkout | C.workout | D.overuse |
A.packed | B.loaded | C.created | D.delivered |
A.addict | B.accommodate | C.allow | D.survive |
A.entered | B.escaped | C.explored | D.exited |
A.pull over | B.breath in | C.try out | D.run out |
A.frightened | B.disappointed | C.surprised | D.struck |
A.as if | B.if only | C.even though | D.in case |
A.threw | B.showed | C.applied | D.handed |
A.refused | B.thanked | C.greeted | D.cheated |
A.joyful | B.worried | C.amazed | D.eager |
A.cheered | B.added | C.stressed | D.inspired |
A.disease | B.homelessness | C.independence | D.crash |
A.rare | B.beneficial | C.responsible | D.shallow |
A.Immediately | B.Partly | C.Often | D.Simply |
A.shock | B.desire | C.suffering | D.concern |
A.attempted | B.expected | C.appeared | D.explored |
A.tougher | B.sweeter | C.more curious | D.more admirable |
4 . Matt Haig, the best-selling author of the novel “The Midnight”, recommends some books that offer wisdom or comfort in difficult times.
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Rilke (1929). This is the ultimate comfort read. The book is what the title suggests: letters from an older poet to a younger one. The great thing about Rilke’s advice is that it acknowledges the darkness and suffering of existence, yet manages despite that—or maybe even because of that—to inspire.
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön(1996). I read this book during the first lockdown, and it was the perfect read for uncertain times. Chödrön is a Buddhist, but the advice and philosophy in these relatively few pages speaks universally. It’s a great book about embracing life in its totality, about seeing hope and suffering as part of a whole.
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne(1928). The Winnie-the-Pooh stories really speak to people going through tough times. In many ways, each of the characters reflects a different mental state: Eeyore is depressed, Tigger is hyper-active, Piglet is anxious, and Pooh reflects a hope and optimism much needed in recovery. I reread this book when I was ill with a panic disorder, and it soothed me.
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (1994). In my opinion, this is the greatest book about writing ever written. But like Rilke, Lamott is offering far more than writing advice. She is offering wisdom on life and how to embrace its imperfect nature.
1. Which book came out first?A.Bird by Bird. |
B.The Midnight. |
C.Letters to a Young Poet. |
D.The House at Pooh Corner. |
A.The tough times are everywhere. |
B.Life consists of hope and suffering. |
C.People have a variety of mental states. |
D.The undesirable things of life can be ignored. |
A.All contain inspiring advice. |
B.They are based on true facts. |
C.Matt Haig instructed their novelists. |
D.Writing will be improved by reading them. |
I have a neighbor we call "Happy". I have never seen her angry at anything and never heard her say a harsh (苛刻) word to anyone or about anyone. They always have a positive attitude
Happy and her husband Ben. 70, have a huge garden on which they spent many happy hours together working. Most of the neighbors watched interestingly as Ben doubled the size of
One day last month was the time
By 9:00 am, there were nine of us in the garden picking
Well, in
6 . Developing strong study skills as a high school student not only allows you to earn better grades in high school, but also to prepare you for college. The sooner you start to build your study skills, the more good habits you’ll create for your future study.
1. Boost brain power
2. Develop concentration
Set focused study time for nothing but school work. Create a quiet study zone that includes a phone-free environment for studying.
3. Develop organizational skills
Find a convenient location for putting all your school learning papers, books, and homework assignments in place. That way you’ll be better prepared for the coming lectures and thus better follow the teachers.
4.
Be sure to effeciently write down what you listen to in class. You don’t need to write down everything said, just the important points. You may have to take down keywords, dates, names and fill in the details later if you are having trouble getting down enough. Learning to organize and denote(表示)things in a clear visual way is also very helpful in taking good notes.
A.Being organized can save you a lot of time and allow you to have more efficient(高效)class. |
B.You can have a rest after using your brain too long. |
C.Develop good listening skills |
D.That’s why it’s important to build good study skills early. |
E.Make sure you are eating healthy food and getting enough rest. |
F.Develop note taking skills |
G.When you are studying, try to clear your desk and just keep some study necessities. |
When Thanksgiving Day was approaching, my primary school decided to celebrate it by presenting shows like dancing and singing that all students could join in. Parents would also be invited to watch.
One afternoon, the schoolmaster called me into his office. He said with a smile, “Nancie, could you write a poem for the festival and read it during the coming event?” “Sure!” Excitedly, I had loved poetry since my fifth grade. I was fascinated by poems for it is an amazing thing to convey feelings through them. When my first poem was published, I was known to my friends and teachers as the class poet.
I left the schoolmaster’s office that afternoon, feeling quite happy. Then for weeks, I worked or my poem, carefully designing the content, structure and sound. I practiced reciting it aloud every day.
When the evening for the event finally came, I was ready. Well, I was ready until I looked around and realized how many people there were in the school hall. How could I present my poem in front of more than 400 people? I was just a seventh-grader! No one would take my work seriously What was worse, I had never spoken in front of a huge crowd before. I sat in my chair, hoping I could disappear. Maybe they would forget I was supposed to read.
“Hey, Nancie, I saw your name in the program. Good luck!” my little brother's voice rose as he took his seat a few rows down with his class. I nodded, struggling to keep calm. I knew my parents were somewhere in the hall. Before long, the lights faded, the crowd quieted, and the schoolmaster took the stage to introduce the list of the shows. Mine was at the end of the list. So I had to sit through an hour of absolute anxiety.
It wasn’t until the students from the fourth grade were singing that my teacher brought me downstairs next to the stage. My mind was blank. Then suddenly, I was on stage with the bright white lights blinding my view of the audience. When I walked to the microphone in the center of the stage, I somehow tripped over something. And I stupidly fell down. All of the kids burst into laughter.
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I was about to run away when my teacher came up to me.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When I finished my reading, the hall was silent at first.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Ways to Show Gratitude (感激)
COVID-19 has a way of making people feel like their world was turned upside down overnight. They struggle with feeling frightened and feeling like everyone is overreacting (反应过度).
Give thanks for everyday things
One way to make gratitude a regular part of your day is to make it a habit to think of three things you are thankful for each day. It doesn’t really matter whether you perform this exercise first thing in the morning or just before you go to bed. The important thing is that you’re taking time and reflecting on what you are grateful for.
Keep track of everything you’re grateful for
Using a phone app like Gratitude Plus, you can record the things you’re grateful for. Another option is to use social media or even post-it notes to express your gratitude.
Reflect on past negative experiences
Look back on the worst moments in your life.
A.Make gratitude a daily habit. |
B.Stick to expressing gratitude in public. |
C.Then, compare those with where you are now. |
D.Gratitude doesn’t have to be over the top or something significant. |
E.You can hardly stay strong while recalling the moments that ever happened. |
F.But learning to practice gratitude every day can bring some changes to your life. |
G.The key is to use a method to help you remember the things you are grateful for. |
9 . When I was just a little boy, my mom and I drove to my grandpa' s sister's house in another town. I went outside to
"No! Stop!" It was my grandpa's sister's
As I
A.sing | B.play | C.study | D.defend |
A.homemade | B.bedroom | C.kitchen | D.big |
A.amazed | B.embarrassed | C.enthusiastic | D.bored |
A.Laid | B.Drawn | C.Hidden | D.Thrown |
A.tested | B.sold | C.sewn | D.shown |
A.whispered | B.watched | C.protested | D.struggled |
A.sticking | B.setting | C.turning | D.picking |
A.repair | B.observe | C.pull | D.fold |
A.custom | B.voice | C.humor | D.solution |
A.angry | B.excited | C.frightened | D.exhausted |
A.curiously | B.quietly | C.cautiously | D.gently |
A.wood | B.cloth | C.thread | D.paper |
A.arranged | B.ruined | C.saved | D.replaced |
A.take advantage of | B.look back on | C.look forward to | D.make up for |
A.opinion | B.discovery | C.behavior | D.life |
A.attached | B.addicted | C.used | D.compared |
A.stressful | B.ashamed | C.greedy | D.lost |
A.place | B.shape | C.title | D.performance |
A.hold | B.challenge | C.reject | D.view |
A.Risk | B.Ear | C.Support | D.Find |
10 . Have you ever wondered how you should respond to your children's angry feelings and behaviors? Here are some practical tips that can help your children manage their anger.
Learn to let certain things go.
Do your children get in trouble with you if they cross their arms or yell about how life isn’t fair?
Remember that their behavior is not a reflection of you.
Believing that your children's behavior is a symbol of how good or bad you are as a caregiver often makes you feel embarrassed and angry.
Children with anger problems get lectures and consequences all day long.
Set boundaries.
Although it’s crucial to stay calm and show compassion, that doesn't mean you should ignore unacceptable behaviors like damaging property or hurting others.
A.Remain calm. |
B.Praise any sign of progress. |
C.Consider letting these behaviors go. |
D.You may then react in ways you later regret. |
E.They’re often hungry for adults to notice that they’re trying to change! |
F.When your children do these things, give them an alternative (可替代的) way to let their anger go. |
G.However, it’s not possible to help a child get calm when you are also reacting with anger! |