1 . How to Deal with FOMO in Your Life

FOMO, or “fear of missing out,” is becoming increasingly common and can cause significant stress in your life. It applies to anything from a party to a promotion at work and affects just about anyone. It always involves a sense of helplessness that you are missing out on something big.

    1     However, while it has been around for centuries, it has only been studied during the past few decades, beginning with a 1996 research paper by Dr. Dan Herman.

With social media becoming popular, FOMO has become more obvious. As more research on FOMO is conducted, we are getting a clearer picture of how it affects us.     2     Aside from feelings of unhappiness, fear of missing out can lead to greater involvement in unhealthy behaviors. For example, the same study in Computers and Human Behavior found that FOMO was linked to distracted driving, which in some cases could be deadly.

Moreover, one study found that the fear of missing out was linked to a greater smartphone and social media usage.     3     They create a platform where things, events, and even happiness seem to be in competition, which may lead you to wonder what you are lacking. Greater engagement with social media can make us feel worse about ourselves and our lives, not better.

    4     Feelings of loneliness are our brain’s way of telling us that we want to connect with others and increase our sense of belonging. Unfortunately, social media engagement is not the way to accomplish this—you might be running from one bad situation right into an even worse one.

Rather than trying to connect more with people on social media, why not arrange to meet up with someone in person? Making plans with a good friend, or doing anything social that gets you out with friends can be a nice change of pace.     5    

A．It can help you to shake that feeling that you are missing out.

B．The idea that you might be missing out on a good time is not new.

C．Rather than focusing on what you lack, try noticing what you have.

D．The picture is not pretty, as there are many negative effects of FOMO.

E．Smartphone usage was related to fears of negative evaluations by others.

F．Smartphone and social media have made the FOMO phenomenon worse.

G．Understanding where the problem lies can be a great first step in overcoming it.

2 . An Incredible Journey

Ian William Halliwell was born on the 24th of April 1958, in Wigan UK. Just like most people have dreams, so did Ian.

Ian started playing Golf in 1972 and has been a keen golf player throughout his life. He participated in golf tournaments in many countries, dreaming of trying to get in the Senior Tour. But life has other plans.

In 1996, Ian was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his left side. As a result of the disease, his right-side hearing was lost. The talented player had to put a hold on his passion for a while. However, he knew he would come out stronger. In 1997, after going through two major surgeries, Ian recovered from the deadly illness.

But another disease completely turned his life over. In 2006, he suddenly had a stroke (中风) which was so critical that it ended with him being severely disabled to the extent that the doctors told him that he might not walk ever again, let alone playing Golf.

Upon realizing that he has lost the chance of playing the Senior Tour, he was heartbroken. But it wasn’t powerful enough to destroy the high-spirited individual. Ian took it as a challenge. He not only decided to start writing but also creating stroke awareness and promoting Golf for the disabled.

With the optimistic thinking of “A disability is not an inability,” Ian became a part of the British Inclusive Golf, which works to bring together the disabled and non-disabled players and create golf-related events.   

Ian has donated a large number of his life earnings to The Stroke Association. While spending a huge deal of time creating vast funds for the organization, Ian has played a huge role in enlightening others on how his recovery was aided by Golf, promoting the affected ones to make sure of the effective sport.

Ian has authored the book “The Social Golfer,” published in 2008. The book has successfully raised a total of £ 20,000, which the former golf player has donated to The Stroke Foundation. Ian also wrote “Living the Dream,” published in 2012. The book was an extension of the journey of his recovery, intending to inspire the readers.

Ian is a man of bravery. How he fought to recover from the deadly illness, followed by the stroke, is nothing but an incredible journey that is an inspiration to people.

1. What happened to Ian in 2006?

A．He lost his right-side hearing.

B．He recovered from a deadly illness.

C．He published the book “The Social Golfer”.

D．He was disabled and couldn’t walk any more.

2. From the passage we know that ________.

A．Ian stopped playing golf after getting a brain tumor

B．Ian was destroyed mentally and physically by a stroke

C．Ian participated in golf tournaments throughout his life

D．Ian donated a lot of his money to The Stroke Association

3. According to the passage, which words can best describe Ian William Halliwell?

A．Determined and devoted.	B．Confident and humorous.
C．Generous and enthusiastic.	D．Responsible and independent.

4. What can be concluded from the passage?

A．Hard work pays off.

B．Nothing is to be got without pain.

C．Man should be the master of his own fate.

D．Contribution to the society requires responsibility.

3 . Places You Should Visit in China in Summer

There are definitely some places in China that add romance to the days and nights. We have listed the best places that are especially brought to life by summer. All our tours can be customized (定制). We will create a trip for your summer vacation according to your requirements.

Yunnan Province — a Colorful Fairyland

Yunnan has a year-round spring-like climate. You will have a cool summer trip here. Start from Kunming to see the wonderful Stone Forest, enjoy a relaxing tour along the lakeshore of Erhai in Dali, visit the Old Town of Lijiang, and take a cable car ride to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Finally, immerse yourself in mysterious eastern atmosphere of Shangri-La and Pudacuo National Park.

Recommended Tours：

8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour

7-Day Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour

6-Day Lijiang to Shangri-La Tour

Inner Mongolia — Vast Grasslands

Inner Mongolia has vast grasslands where you can enjoy horse riding and hiking. During the short summers, grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. It is also the best time to take a desert hiking tour. The 2021 Summer Naadam Festival is scheduled to take place in Xilamuren Grassland from July 23 to July 30, 2021. Our 5-Day Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand Tour is a great way to attend this grand event.

Recommended Inner Mongolia Tours:

5-Day Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand

4-Day Authentic Mongolian Nomad Experience Tour

Chengdu — Meet Cute Pandas

The lovely giant pandas are the No. 1 reason to come. If you want a deeper panda experience, you can join in a giant panda volunteer program. See our 2-Day Wolong Red Keeper Volunteer Program Tour.

Jiuzhai Valley, with cool weather, is the best time to see its waterfalls and green lakes.

Mount Emei is one of the most well-known summer destinations thanks to its pleasant weather, the inspiring natural scenery and the influence of the Buddhist culture.

Recommended Tours：

7-Day Chengdu, Mount Emei and Jiuzhaigou Scenic Tour

5-Day Chengdu, Leshan and Mount Emei Tour

2-Day Wolong Red Keeper Volunteer Program Tour

1. What can you do in Yunnan?

A．Visit an old town.	B．Ride a horse and hike.
C．See waterfalls and green lakes.	D．Enjoy mysterious dragon culture.

2. Which would be the best choice for a visitor who wants to get close to pandas?

A．2-Day Wolong Red Keeper Volunteer Program Tour.

B．8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour.

C．4-Day Authentic Mongolian Nomad Experience Tour.

D．7-Day Chengdu, Mount Emei and Jiuzhaigou Scenic Tour.

3. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．recommend coolest places in summer

B．attract tourists to customize tour service

C．introduce characteristics of China’s cities

D．report China’s multicultural development

4 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The use of the internet in academic contexts is on the rise. However, its role in learning     1     (debate) by teachers and students. For many teachers who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and     2     (potential) harmful. But the internet has had a major positive impact on the world of education. The future of teaching lies in the possibilities the internet opens up for communication, research, and interactivity. Students value the flexibility and accessibility     3     (offer) by digital education. Educators should welcome these advantages.

5 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Xu Yuanchong dedicated his career to building     1     (bridge) among the world’s Chinese, English and French speaking people. He devoted     2     (he) to literary translation for more than 60 years, primarily     3     (focus) on English translations of ancient Chinese poetry. Xu was awarded the “Aurora Borealis” Prize     4     September 10th in 2014 for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature, one of the highest honors that celebrate excellence in international translators.

6 . Mary was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默症) in 2013. With Mary’s condition slowly _______, her doctor told her heartbroken 44-year-old son Sean not to fear. “Being _______ and happy, the Alzheimer’s might make progress”, the doctor said. Taking the doctor’s advice, Sean decided to make a trip with his mom to Nepal.

Sean was _______ when Mary started walking and talking again during their trip—even learning new words. He said, “I thought Alzheimer’s was just a decline, but when we got to Nepal she started to _______.”

Seeing the great _______, Sean was determined to keep _______ with her mom for the next 18 months. Mary got to _______ a festival of color in the Himalayas, climb across mountains in Italy, and feel the sand beneath her feet at the tip of South Africa.

People thought Mary would be a _______, but for Sean, it was the least he could do for the mother he loved so much—who had always _______ to others throughout her life. He said: “She was the best thing in my life. Unconditional ________ is a thing you don’t get often, and she always gave it, even though she had a tough life.”

1.

A．worsening

B．satisfying

C．reducing

D．disappearing

2.

A．nervous

B．positive

C．creative

D．brave

3.

A．relaxed

B．puzzled

C．worried

D．amazed

4.

A．recover

B．study

C．understand

D．regret

5.

A．challenge

B．confidence

C．improvement

D．difficulty

6.

A．traveling

B．talking

C．working

D．training

7.

A．make

B．enjoy

C．present

D．change

8.

A．fortune

B．shame

C．burden

D．test

9.

A．listened

B．complained

C．turned

D．given

10.

A．direction

B．support

C．love

D．acceptance

7 . For most people, playing tennis or going to the gym is a good way to exercise and relax.

However, some people are not satisfied with such “boring” sports. They prefer dangerous sports like mountain climbing, scuba diving, or hang gliding. These daredevils love the adventure of reaching the top of the highest mountain, swimming underwater in dangerous areas of the ocean, or jumping off a mountain and silently gliding down to flat land. They feel most “alive” when there is the possibility that they might die the next minute.

Why do these people participate in such dangerous sports? There are many answers.

Some daredevils are actually very careful. They examine the potential (潜在的) dangers, pay attention to both their physical and mental health, and carefully check their equipment. Often, they choose a specific sport because they have always been frightened of it, and they want to have power over their fear. They do not want to die, but they do not want to be scared of dying either.

Other daredevils are very different from normal people. Most people, for example, feel nervous before doing something dangerous, afraid during the event, and excited after it. Many daredevils, on the other hand, feel so excited during the dangerous action that they decide to do it again and again. They are addicted to excitement as other people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. It is possible that many daredevils have slightly higher amounts of certain chemicals in their bodies, but scientists haven’t yet studied this enough to be sure.

1. The underlined word “alive” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by __________

A．excited

B．tired

C．fresh

D．normal

2. Some people participate in dangerous sports probably because __________

A．they are never afraid of dangers

B．they have a high amount of certain chemicals in their minds

C．they feel excited about knowing they will die at any time

D．they want to give themselves a test of courage

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The majority of people prefer “boring” sports.

B．All the daredevils are crazy but not careful at all.

C．The daredevils love dangerous sports because they use drugs

D．It has been proved that daredevils have slightly higher amounts of certain chemicals

4. The purpose of this passage is mainly to __________

A．examine facts	B．give information
C．compare hobbies	D．ask people to take up dangerous sports

8 . Much of today’s science of physics is based on Newton’s discovery of the three laws of motion (运动) and his theory of gravity (重力). Newton also developed one of the most powerful tools of mathematics.

Isaac Newton was born in Wools Thorpe, England, on Dec 25, 1642. He was born early. He was a small baby and very weak. No one expected him to survive. But he surprised everyone. Newton’s father died before he was born. The boy was not a good student. Yet he liked to make things, such as kites and clocks and simple machines. Newton also enjoyed finding new ways to answer questions or solve problems. As a boy, for example, he decided to find a way to measure the speed of the wind.

On a windy day, he measured how far he could jump with the wind at this back. Then he measured how far he could jump with the wind in his face. From the difference between the two jumps, he made his own measure of the strength of the wind.

It soon became clear, however, that the boy was not a good farmer. He spent his time solving mathematical problems, instead of taking care of the crops. He spent hours visiting a bookstore in the town, instead of selling his vegetables in the market. Newton became a student of Cambridge University.

The leading English poet of Newton’s time, Alexander Pope, honored the scientist with these words, “Nature and nature’s laws lay hid in night. God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.”

1. Everyone was __________ when Newton survived from the weakness at last.

A．happy

B．angry

C．surprised

D．interested

2. From __________, he made his own measure of the strength of the wind.

A．taking care of the crops

B．selling his vegetables in the market

C．the difference between the two jumps

D．making things, such as kites and simple machines

3. When Isaac was a boy, he __________.

A．liked to make things

B．spent his time taking care of the crops

C．enjoyed finding new ways to make things

D．spent hours selling his vegetables in the market

9 . When I was thirteen years old, I became very interested in shopping. After a while being just a buyer, I wanted to sell something. I had many things around the house from my childhood that I no longer needed. I knew, with the help of my father, I could make money. So far months and months I enjoyed myself by selling things on my dad’s account (账户).

On December 9, 2020, I opened my own account and began to start my own business. Things were going great and then I realized that selling things around house wasn’t making me the kind of money that I wanted to make, so I decided to turn my business into a resale shop. I went around to the garage sale (旧货出售处) and bought items at low prices and sold them at higher prices.

Last November, I went to a garage sale that was a little bit different. A single lady had many nice items that I knew I would sell quickly. I went up to her and started a conversation with her. Through the conversation, I knew she was jobless at the moment and needed money to support her family. I decided to sell any of her things for her to help her out. She looked at me for a moment and then broke into tears. I took away some of her things and over the next month I made over $1,500 for her! She was so thankful for all of my help.

I have never felt so happy to help someone in my life. I felt as if I had made a difference in this world and that my skills could be used to help someone who would really need it.

1. At first, __________ helped her make money by selling things.

A．the girl’s bank	B．the girl’s father
C．the girl’s teacher	D．a single lady

2. The author (作者) went to the garage sale to __________.

A．meet single ladies	B．sell things she no longer needed
C．help others	D．buy things for her resale shop

3. The author decided to help the lady sell her things because __________.

A．the lady’s items were nice	B．the lady lived a hard life
C．she liked the lady very much	D．the lady asked the author for help

4. The lady felt so __________for what the author had done for her.

A．disappointed

B．amazed

C．proud

D．thankful