1 . What do you feel passionate? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience the freedom to be authentically who they are.
I believe when you find your passion, you will experience freedom, happiness and, ultimately, less anxiety and more peace. It sounds so simple. However, many people do not really know what they are passionate about because they have lost a sense of who they are. We have spent so much time trying to please others or creating stories about why we can’t do something. What if you could change this? How would your life be different?
Identify and write down the areas you love. Technology, gardening, helping others, inner design, leadership, finances, health, fitness, writing, photography, art, managing projects, and the list goes on.
Look at your thoughts around placing more emphasis on the area where you pursue either personally or professionally. What are you telling yourself? I’m not good enough. I don’t have the time or money. Whatever it is, work on deleting this from your thoughts and replacing them with the opposite statement.
Create more time in your calendar or research what add it information or resources you might need to integrate this more in your life. Maybe it’s getting a coach or instructor to help keep you on track, reduce your fears and work on your limiting conversations. Set goals and make them happen.
Living out your purpose may mean a different job or it may mean focusing your time differently or making your passion more of a priority in your life. We all matter and have a purpose. It’s never too late to create what you want.
This quote by Bob Proctor summarizes what this all means, “Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision.”
1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?A.To introduce the topic. | B.To express his doubts. |
C.To present an argument | D.To compare different ideas. |
A.The benefit of passion. | B.The unknown about passion. |
C.The disadvantage of passion. | D.The definition of passion. |
A.To explain the purpose of action. |
B.To demonstrate the value of Bob Proctor’s book. |
C.To illustrate the process for achieving the goal. |
D.To remind the readers of the importance of passion |
A.Passion is the priority | B.Creation is never too late |
C.Passion leads to purpose | D.Success lies in anxiety reduction |
2 . Writing poetry is away to convey emotions, memories, and homesickness without directly stating what you are describing.
Get in tune with your emotions.
Set aside time to write every day.
The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time.
A.Your first poem can be short |
B.People feel emotions universally |
C.A lot of poetry is filled with feelings |
D.Read famous poems as examples to follow |
E.Use descriptive language to convey emotions |
F.Write about anything that you are inspired by |
G.However, writing poetry for the first time can be challenging |
It was a sunny morning, and I accompanied my elderly mother to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, but I was always nervous. My mother was going to Canada for two days and then accompanied by my niece to Germany to visit my second brother and sister, but I was unable to accompany her because of my work, so my mother, who was in her seventies, had to fly alone.
On the way to the airport, my mother hid her worries and put a smile on her face so that her family would not be worried. But I couldn’t help but think about what my mother was going to do when she got through customs, which exit she was going to take when she arrived in Canada...Not to mention a big suitcase of luggage and a box of souvenirs. A few days ago, my mother cooked some of the children’s favorite foods, store in a refrigerated box and prepared to bring them to her children and grandchildren to taste. Since my sister got married in Canada, she has missed my mother’s cooking. This time, if it weren’t for the fact that my second sister was too busy to get out in Germany, and my mother could visit her son who had settled in Germany for more than 20 years at the same time, I am afraid that she would never have traveled alone.
Originally, I planned for my mother to only carry small luggage, so that she did not have to check it in, and it was easier to enter and exit. But when I packed her bags, I picked up more than two-thirds of my things for my younger brothers and sisters. The mother is like this; she always thinks that she is not enough to think about her children. As long as she sees the children happy, she can be happy for a long time.
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I accompanied my mother to the counter, seeing a couple talking and laughing.
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2.表达愿望(介绍中国文化、了解新西兰);
3.提出期待。
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Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Following Zibo barbecue and ice city Harbin, Chinese social media has once again show eased its influence in highlighting the next Internet-famous city worthy
This time it’s Tianshui,
Known as Tianshui Malatang,
On the Internet, vlogs show eager food enthusiasts
Dong Liangyan, 29, from Daqing in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Province,
In mid-March, the average daily passenger flow at railway stations in Tianshui
6 . Yesterday, Sophie, who gained fame for surviving two horrific accidents in her childhood, announced on the Internet that she is expecting her first child. “The biggest
Friends, family and supporters were quick to
“Oh Sophie, you have been a part of our consciousness since you were little. I have followed your
Sophie and her husband Joseph have
“She has always been the
Now they are eagerly
A.gift | B.chance | C.luck | D.debate |
A.cast | B.generate | C.connect | D.shower |
A.options | B.reactions | C.expressions | D.congratulations |
A.recovery | B.transformation | C.incident | D.sorrow |
A.annoyed | B.concerned | C.shocked | D.satisfied |
A.offered | B.shown | C.detected | D.acknowledged |
A.operator | B.soldier | C.general | D.superhero |
A.delighted | B.relieved | C.advanced | D.depressed |
A.devoted | B.known | C.associated | D.affected |
A.qualifying | B.graduating | C.attending | D.applying |
A.occupation | B.appointment | C.relationship | D.cooperation |
A.happiest | B.kindest | C.brightest | D.strongest |
A.describe | B.match | C.write | D.read |
A.react | B.hear | C.see | D.improve |
A.celebrating | B.welcoming | C.enjoying | D.predicting |
7 . Hundreds of hours of survey footage has revealed a rare mammal in the south-west of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil. Wildlife camera traps have recorded footage of a giant anteater(食蚁兽) wandering through scrubland in Espinilho State Park in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is the first time since the 1890s that this large mammal has been seen in the southwest of the state. Experts think the anteater came from Ibera National Park in Argentina, where a major re wilding project has been underway since 2007.
The anteater was spotted by Brazilian biologist Fabio Mazim as he was reviewing hundreds of hours of footage for a wild if e survey. “The animal seems to be in very good condition and established in the area,” says Mazim. “At the moment it is impossible for us to determine whether it is male or female, one or even several different individuals.”
According to WWF Brazil, the species was once present in all Brazilian states. It is now threatened with extinction in all regions of the country and has been lost from some states entirely. The main causes of the population decline are the damage and loss of occupied zone, hunting, road accidents and forest fires.
Giant anteaters were first l reintroduced to I bera National Park in 2007 by Rewilding Argentina. Since the start of the project, 110 anteaters orphaned by road accidents or illegal hunting have been released, and several generations now live in Ibera Wetlands. The discovery in Rio Grande do Sul state, along with additional sightings over a 100 km range, suggests that Ibera’s giant anteaters are colonizing other regions.
For the next stage of the project, researchers will try to find out if there are more individuals in the area, and determine what their favoured habitat(栖息地) is. “We intend to seize the individual sighted in Espinilho State Park, collect biological samples (样本) for genetic analysis, and compare them with the populations that exist elsewhere in Brazil.” says Flavia Miranda, a biologist who has been studying the species for 25 years.
1. How was the giant anteater discovered?A.Through cooperation with WWF Brazil. |
B.Through a wild adventure in Espinilho State Park. |
C.By catching the animal for a bioresearch. |
D.By examining picture recording for a wildlife survey. |
A.Lack of genetic variety. |
B.Loss of living areas and natural disasters. |
C.Climate change and natural destruction. |
D.Competition for resources with other species. |
A.A major rewilding project by Re wilding Argentina. |
B.The establishment of a protected area for anteaters |
C.A reproductive program focused on prisoned anteaters |
D.An anti-hunting campaign sponsored by WWF Brazil. |
A.Releasing the giant anteater back into the wild after a health check. |
B.Shifting the giant anteater to Ibera National Park for further studies. |
C.Trapping the giant anteater to compare genetic samples with other populations in Brazil. |
D.Observing the giant anteater from a distance to understand its behavior better. |
8 . Founder is turning ownership of the company after nearly 50 years into two entities (实体) that will help fight the climate crisis.
Patagonia is a private company based in Ventura, California, which sells outdoor clothing and equipment, and was founded in 1973. Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, who has previously expressed his unwillingness at gathering wealth, is giving away his company. The outdoor clothing company will now be in the hands of a trust and a nonprofit organization. All future profits will be donated to help fight climate change, the company announced Wednesday.
“It’s been a half-century since we began our experiment in responsible business,” Chouinard said. “As the business leader In ever wanted to be, I am doing my part” He added, “Instead of taking value from nature and turning it into wealth, we are using the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the resources. We’re making Earth our only shareholder. I am dead serious about saving this planet.”
Chouinard and his family will be turning over their entire ownership share into two newly created entities. Those entities will ensure that the company’s values will continue to be upheld—and that Patagonia’s profits are used to combat climate change.
“If we have any hope of a thriving planet 50 years from now, it demands that all of us should do all we can with the resources we have. We want to both protect the purpose of the business and immediately and continuously release more funding to fight the environmental crisis. We believe this new structure delivers on both and we hope it will inspire a new way of doing business that puts people and the planet first.” Chouinard said in a statement Wednesday.
This nonprofit organization will make sure that the company’s annual profits, about $100 million per year, will be used to protect nature and biodiversity, support thriving communities and fight the environmental crisis.
1. What is the goal for donating Patagonia?A.To maximize shareholder value. |
B.To turn the structure of the company. |
C.To use its profits for protection of nature. |
D.To become a leader in the business world. |
A.Limiting. | B.Interesting. | C.Promising. | D.Rewarding. |
A.Kill two birds with one stone. | B.Helping others is a virtue. |
C.Rose presented, smell remained. | D.Actions speak louder than words. |
A.His pursuit of success. | B.His social responsibility. |
C.His rich life experiences. | D.His great business talent. |
9 . High School Language Immersion(沉浸) Programs
High school language immersion programs help you improve your language skills while introducing you to the world of international travel.
LITA
For high school students who are truly committed to language acquisition and adventurous ness, LITA’s unique approach to Spanish language immersion places students with a host family in a rural area of Spain, where you will also participate in volunteer work with local businesses. The five-and-a-half-week program is divided into two parts: a three-week homestay and electives or volunteer work, and a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside that focuses on artistic, historical, and cultural experiences.
Overseas Education Summer Camps
For high school students whose mother tongue is not English, you can gain English experience by participating in European language and cultural immersion in an education camp abroad. This two-week program is open to students aged 13-17 and includes outdoor adventures, language learning, and e asses designed to promote self-growth.
Abbey Road
The Abbey Road High School Immersion Program in Spain allows high school students s to immerse themselves in Spanish by living off the beaten path in Cadiz.
Students have weekly short tour experiences to other Spanish towns and cities in the region.Program participants are also offered the opportunity to choose electives such as art, history, and photography in addition to the intermediate and advanced level language classes.1. Who is the Overseas Education Summer Camps program designed for?
A.Art lovers. | B.Language acquirers. |
C.Adventurous enthusiasts. | D.Non-native English speakers. |
A.It presents volunteer activities. |
B.It allows students to live with a host family. |
C.It offers a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside. |
D.It provides students with experiences to other Spanish places. |
A.An announcement | B.An advertisement. |
C.A tourist brochure. | D.A program review. |
Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell. “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered a middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David behaved. But one day it all changed.
One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them improve writing skills. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence, and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering a college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
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Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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