1 . Everyone complains. Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world, you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain without even realizing it, but rarely is it ever helpful.
When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone, stop and force yourself to say something positive instead. Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation.
Make a list of things you are grateful for.
You often complain about the things you don’t have without noticing those things you already have. Be grateful for what you have in your life because you are lucky simply for being yourselves.
Learn to adapt to the changes.
There are many things you can’t change.
Allow yourself to vent (发泄) your feelings every once in a while.
Constantly ignoring negative thoughts could add up. If you are really going through a rough time, don’t be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a therapist.
Find what makes you happy.
| A．Sometimes this list can be easy, full of hobbies you enjoy. |
| B．The best and only thing you can do is to accept them. |
| C．Change the way you think. |
| D．Are you constantly complaining about your present job? |
| E．Set down things you are thankful for and you’ll see that you don’t have any reason to complain. |
| F．Make friends with positive people. |
| G．So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining? |
2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Donna is my sister, and I had always considered her beautiful. Our father called her his princess, and in high school, she was known as the school babe. Our parents were protective of us, particularly our father, who kept close watch over the friends she made.
One Saturday in April, a boy invited Donna to a park with four other friends. Unfortunately, on their way to the park, their car crashed into a guardrail and flipped over three times before it came to a stop on its roof. Donna was pulled from the car and rushed to the hospital without delay.
Donna was in the hospital for two weeks. Many of her friends went to see her, especially Claudia, who was there a lot. However, Mom and Dad never liked Claudia. I don’t really know why. They just didn’t like her being around.
Donna returned home with the entire top half of her head shaved. She had hundreds of stitches (缝线), some of which came across her forehead and between her left eye and eyebrow. Knowing Donna’s concern for her appearance, Mom found her a human hair wig (假发) that perfectly matched her hair.
Donna finally recovered and went back to school. But she never felt good in school. There was a very loud-mouthed, self-centered girl in Donna’s class who took great pleasure in teasing her. This girl, seated behind Donna, would pull slightly on Donna’s wig and mockingly said, “Hey, Wiggy, let’s see your scars (伤疤)”. Then she would laugh.
Donna endured this mistreatment in silence until the day she told Claudia. From then on, Claudia kept a close eye on my sister, preventing anyone from bothering her. There was something about Claudia that was frightening, even to the worst kids in school. Nobody messed with her. Unfortunately, though, Claudia wasn’t always around, and the teasing and name-calling continued.
One day, Claudia came to our home with a special surprise.
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Donna and Claudia wore their wigs for over a year.
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3 . 假如你是光明中学足球队队长李华，请你给上海希望国际学校足球队负贵人Mr Brown发一封邮件，邀请该校足球队来你校打一场友谊赛。要点包括：
1. 发出邀请；
2. 友谊赛的意义和目的。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Brown,
I hope this email finds you well.
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Best regards,
Li Hua
4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The basketball finals of the Village Basketball Association (VBA), an amateur inter-village event
On Nov 29, two teams took to a brand-new basketball court-the Gatorade Dream Court
In 2016, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council released the “Healthy China 2030” blueprint,
5 . Best friends Anna and Betty were at camp. Suddenly Anna let out a scream,
“I bet it is
Anna grasped Betty’s sweaty palm,
“Will it bite us?” Betty asked hesitantly.
Clare answered confidently, “No, it won’t. It’s probably here because of the weather. Look outside! It’s
Suddenly, Anna screamed again, “There it is! I see it!” She
Out of
The girls nodded in agreement as they observed Clare in
| A．terrified | B．amazed | C．fascinated | D．impressed |
| A．Struggling | B．Bending | C．Trembling | D．Smiling |
| A．fond | B．scared | C．tired | D．shy |
| A．Unfortunately | B．Particularly | C．Similarly | D．Generally |
| A．thinking | B．pushing | C．beating | D．breathing |
| A．pouring | B．brightening | C．clearing | D．clouding |
| A．fear | B．relief | C．regret | D．contentment |
| A．lined | B．jumped | C．sped | D．backed |
| A．instructor | B．reward | C．visitor | D．result |
| A．something | B．nowhere | C．nobody | D．everywhere |
| A．led | B．held | C．paid | D．sent |
| A．persuaded | B．bothered | C．signaled | D．informed |
| A．return | B．trap | C．attract | D．release |
| A．admiration | B．alarm | C．disbelief | D．haste |
| A．typical | B．temporary | C．uncertain | D．initial |
6 . If you are looking to replace or update your smartphone, take a beat and think it over. You should consider the new device’s affordability.
So what should we do?
Get it fixed. If your phone breaks, get it fixed directly by the manufacturer or take it to a local tech repair shop authorized to fix your phone brand.
Donate. There are lots of good causes accepting phone donations to either refurbish (翻新) or sell for cash, including the Salvation Army and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Recycle it properly. If your phone is completely broken and cannot be donated, you can still recycle it properly.
| A．Resist the urge to upgrade. |
| B．Extend the lifespan of mobile phones. |
| C．You just need to do a little bit of research. |
| D．Also, the environmental cost can’t be ignored. |
| E．It can often be fixed through easy repairs with less cost. |
| F．Therefore, we should reduce our reliance on electronic devices. |
| G．It is made even worse if consumers frequently replace their phones. |
7 . You laugh out loud when a friend misses a step on the stairs, but soon you feel guilty of laughing at other’s clumsiness. You may ask yourself “Shouldn’t I feel empathetic (共情的) for the person involved?” Don’t worry. Your laughter is not provoked by lack of empathy. As a clinical psychologist, I’d like to shed light on different aspects of such a situation which can bring our usually well-meaning laughter.
The first of these ingredients is surprise. The unexpected situation surprises us and creates a departure from the predictable, from what we expected to see. This incongruous (不一致的) situation highlights our errors of prediction. Laughing at the situation is a way of resolving the incongruity by making a new and comic interpretation of what we witnessed.
Besides, we react according to how we interpret the person’s facial expression. A study explored this. Participants were asked to view 210 images representing three types of faces: faces expressing a puzzled look, faces expressing pain or anger, and people whose bodies were placed in awkward positions, without the face being visible.
At the end of the study, participants rated the images with puzzled faces as funnier than images in which the faces expressed pain or anger, and funnier than images in which bodies were shown in ridiculous positions but no facial expression was seen.
So when we perceive puzzlement in the facial expression of the victim of clumsiness, this information creates a context that makes us laugh. On the other hand, if we can read suffering or anger in the facial expression, we will be touched by the pain of the victim of the fall and be empathetic, which will prevent us from laughing.
Let’s forgive ourselves for laughing at comical situations involving other people’s clumsiness! Having learnt that they are not actually in danger and have not really hurt themselves, we aren’t laughing at the other person’s suffering.
1. What does the underlined word “provoked” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Determined. | B．Confirmed. | C．Caused. | D．Prevented. |
| A．Unpredictability. | B．Visibility. | C．Dignity. | D．Identity. |
| A．The faces expressing pain or anger were often ignored. |
| B．Awkward positions seemed funnier than puzzled expressions. |
| C．People laughed at others’ suffering in unfortunate situations. |
| D．Participants were asked to indicate how funny the images were. |
| A．Praiseworthy. | B．Unacceptable. | C．Forgivable. | D．Ridiculous. |
8 . I dropped “rizz” into a conversation at home as a test to see my son’s familiarity with Internet slang. “Don’t say that,” he said. “You sound terrible.” In terms of ego, it was a failure. But as a test of generational differences in language use, it was a success.
I read in a newspaper that Oxford University Press had chosen “rizz” as the word of 2023. Short for charisma, rizz is defined as “style, charm, or attractiveness”. Internet slang has been confusing and difficult for me to understand. Considering it enjoys great popularity among Gen Z associates, as a Gen X director, should I keep up with the Internet slang and be prepared for it at work?
One thing is clear: The attempt to resist is in vain. Internet slang is a product of its time. Technology makes humour more important. Slang, says Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language, “can create closeness with colleagues when body language is no longer the primary communication”.
That doesn’t mean Gen X leaders should be trying to drop “rizz” into conversation. It is embarrassing. Partly it seems fake, but also because it is hard to keep up with the way language changes if not immersed in it. Tony Thorne, of the Slang and New Language Archive at King’s College London, says Gen Z is “heavily influenced by viral trends, it is not strictly only verbal ... it always has one eye on visual metaphors and allusions (影射) too”.
Workplace norms evolve. Just five years ago senior leaders were complaining about headphones in the office, Dhawan points out. “Now they’re normal.” So too with language. Slang slips into common usage quickly. Oxford University Press’s past years words include “vax”, “toxic” and “climate emergency”, all of which seem fairly mainstream now. Who signs their emails with “Yours faithfully”? Far more common is: “Thanks”, “Kind regards” or “Best wishes”.
I still frown when I see signoffs like KR or BW-but give me another year, Thx.
1. What advantage does Internet slang bring to people according to Erica Dhawan?| A．Close relationships. | B．High working efficiency. |
| C．Personal popularity. | D．Good reputation. |
| A．Oppose it. | B．Keep up with it. | C．Let it slide. | D．Use it in conversation. |
| A．It’s hard to tell. | B．It’s a matter of time. |
| C．It’s a piece of cake. | D．It’s out of the question. |
| A．Where Internet Slang Will Lead the Gen X |
| B．Why Internet Slang Is a Riddle for Bosses |
| C．How Internet Slang Affects Relationship among Colleagues |
| D．What Role the Youth Play in the Development of Language |
9 . Atop a hill in a garden, three children were having a heated discussion. “It’s not fair!” Mag threw her bike to the ground. “Why won’t you let me have a go?” Paul exchanged glances with his friend Billy, both planning a bike ramp (坡道) for an upcoming stunt (特技) bike competition. “You’re too young for it,” Paul declared. Upset, Mag ran away.
Paul and Billy set out to build a bike ramp out of a wooden board and an upturned metal bucket. One end of the board rested on the ground while the other rested on the bucket. The hilly terrain seemed perfect for their plan. However, each attempt to ride the ramp ended with the board out of place.
Determined to secure the board, Paul rushed to his father’s shed and returned with four leftover house bricks. Placing them strategically, he hoped it would now hold for their stunt attempts.
Paul gave Billy the thumbs up, who was waiting at the hill’s highest point. Billy raised himself off his seat. Riding down, he faced the strong wind, his helmet swinging. Absorbed in their testing, neither noticed Mag approaching with her own plan.
Hidden behind a tree, Mag, seeing her chance, kicked the board off the bucket. Just at that moment, Billy’s bike arrived and he simply could not brake in time. With no ramp, the bike swung violently off course, heading directly toward the shed.
Reacting swiftly, Paul leaped aside, avoiding the bike’s path while Billy hit the shed door with a loud bang. Mag, realizing her fault, began to sob in regret.
“Why did you do that?” Paul, dusting himself down, turned to face his sister. Tearfully, Mag blurted, “You guys said I couldn’t have a go… “
Paul’s anger faded away. He said gently, “You can’t take part in the sport, but you can help us rebuild the ramp.” Smiling weakly, Mag put her hand in her big brother’s. They headed over to help Billy, who was a little shaken but otherwise unhurt.
1. Why did Mag feel “It’s not fair!”?| A．She didn’t have a good bike. |
| B．She was too young to ride a bike. |
| C．She was refused to build the ramp. |
| D．She was left out of the stunt bike training. |
| A．To build her own bike ramp. | B．To apologize for her fault. |
| C．To damage the bike ramp. | D．To beg for Paul’s permission. |
| A．Regretful. | B．Cheerful. | C．Expectant. | D．Angry. |
| A．Ambitious and selfless. | B．Caring and understanding. |
| C．Warm-hearted and courageous. | D．Humble and considerate. |
10 . SparkLit Book Club
Book of the week
Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay, illustrated by Henry Pake
This entertaining new book takes you on a trip through the history of the world’s most incredible inventions — from the first ever toilet to the story of how Velcro (魔术贴) was invented by a dog. Some of these inventions changed the world; others definitely did not. They’re all fascinating to read about, though,
Readers’ comments
It’s amazing to see how everyday occurrences sparked people’s creativity. The inventors’ creativity and determination inspire me to dream big and make my ideas alive. (Jeff Kinney, 16)
Win!
We have five copies of Kay’s Incredible Inventions to give away. For a chance to win a copy, just fill in the entry form at tinyurl.com/twj-books before the closing date of 20 March at 8 pm.
Readers’ recommendations
“The ghostly winter silence had given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life. This murmur arose from all the land, fraught with the joy of living.” (The Call of the Wild)
Jack London was born almost 150 years ago on 12 January 1876. His novel, The Call of the Wild, is the story of Buck, a dog who has an epic adventure with gold hunters in the wilds of northern Canada. A must-read for animal lovers and fans of adventure stories! It will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Alistair, 17)
On my shelf
Send a picture of your shelf showing the book titles clearly and tell us why you love them. Send it to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk with your name and age.
1. What do readers need to do to win a copy of Kay’s Incredible Inventions?| A．Fill in a form online as required. | B．Make a comment on the book. |
| C．Recommend a book to readers. | D．Send a photo to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk. |
| A．Jack, a writer. | B．Henry, a hunter. |
| C．Alistair, an animal lover. | D．Buck, a dog. |
| A．It hosts a weekly reading salon among its readers. |
| B．It has chosen Kay’s book as the best for this week. |
| C．It regularly holds competitions among readers. |
| D．It requires readers to comment on their favorite books. |
