1 . We all want to know what happiness means and try to find ways to help make our life better. Happiness — you know it when you see it, but it’s hard to define. You might call it a sense of well-being, optimism or meaningfulness in life, although those could also be treated separately.
We also know that we don’t always have control over our happiness. Research suggests that genetics may play a big role in our level of happiness, so some of us may start out at a disadvantage. On top of that, environmental factors can bring down mood and dry up our thirst for living.
A 2022 review of more than 200 studies found a connection between positive psychological features, such as happiness, optimism and life satisfaction, and a lowered risk of heart disease.
If what you mean by happiness is specifically “enjoyment of life”, there’s newer evidence to support that, too. A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that people aged 60 and over who said they enjoyed life less were more likely to develop disability over an 8-year period.
A.But whatever happiness really is. |
B.It might take more work if your mood is low. |
C.For now these studies can only show associations. |
D.That refers to the person, and the situation he or she is in. |
E.Being able to travel around was also related to enjoyment of life. |
F.To manage our emotions is important for both our body and mind. |
G.It’s not as simple as “you must be happy to prevent heart attacks”, though. |
2 . The voice within can guide you toward development and optimism. But sometimes, that inner dialogue also presents a critical voice.
Choose your friend circle wisely. If you want to live a happy life, it’s important to surround yourself with people who want to see you do good.
Shift your mindset toward growth. A growth mindset is a belief that your talents are developable over time. A person with a growth mindset tends to be less likely to suffer mental health problems. So do develop a growth mindset!
Choose to respond rather than react. Often, when someone feels triggered (激怒), they react without thinking.
A.Identify negative thoughts. |
B.Learn from negative thoughts. |
C.It points out shortcomings, limitations and worries. |
D.As a result, they usually end up saying something they may regret. |
E.Are you feeling there are repetitive thoughts circling around your head? |
F.In this way, you’ll be more determined to achieve happiness and success. |
G.A saying goes that you’re the average of the five people you spend time with. |
3 . While socializing comes naturally for some, it can be a struggle for others. Shyness is a normal, common personality trait (特征).
Get Excited About A New Adventure
You may have been shy most of your life.
Pay Attention To Your Words
Practice Mindfulness (正念)
Mindfulness involves drawing your attention to the present and being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
Take Small Steps
Getting started can be the hardest part of learning how to be more social for those who are shy.
A.If so, that’s a part of you that you’re used to |
B.Sometimes the best path toward addressing a fear is exposure |
C.Mindfulness can help reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder |
D.Taking time to tend to your appearance can make a big difference |
E.How we communicate and characterize ourselves can be powerful |
F.However, shyness can make it hard for people to connect with others and achieve their goals |
G.But engaging with people doesn’t have to be practiced as an important work presentation |
4 . Reasons Why Emotions (情绪) Are Important
Emotions can play an important role in how you think and behave.
Emotions can make you act. When faced with an exam, you might feel a lot of anxiety about whether you will perform well and how the test will impact your final grade.
Emotions help others understand you better. When you communicate with other people, it is important to give clues to help them understand how you are feeling. The clue might include emotional expressions through body language.
Emotions allow you to understand others. Just as your own emotions offer valuable information to others, the emotional expressions of those around you also give a wealth of social information.
A.Why are they important |
B.Emotions help you to avoid danger |
C.How can you control your emotion well |
D.It might also include directly stating how you feel |
E.Getting social information is an important part of your daily life |
F.You are giving them important information about taking action |
G.You’re driven to take action to improve your chances of getting a good grade |
要点:1. 参加戏剧社的好处;
2. 你们的准备情况;
3. 表示感谢。
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1. 短文必须包括以上所有要点,并适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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I’m so excited that our drama club won the first prize in this competition.
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6 . A sunny afternoon before Christmas, a little girl was decorating a box with a gold wrapping paper to put it under the Christmas tree. Money was tight, so the girl’s father
However, the next morning the girl
The father was extremely
Each of us have been
A.praised | B.punished | C.admired | D.contacted |
A.expensive | B.common | C.cheap | D.lovely |
A.emailed | B.sent | C.brought | D.put |
A.beautiful | B.full | C.amazing | D.empty |
A.box | B.gift | C.paper | D.package |
A.anxiously | B.fluently | C.seriously | D.calmly |
A.excitement | B.tears | C.fire | D.stars |
A.designed | B.exchanged | C.filled | D.arranged |
A.surprised | B.proud | C.shy | D.annoyed |
A.ears | B.hands | C.eyes | D.arms |
A.forgiveness | B.carelessness | C.kindness | D.blindness |
A.alone | B.happy | C.sad | D.excited |
A.heart | B.love | C.anger | D.stress |
A.given | B.requested | C.attracted | D.impressed |
A.source | B.topic | C.confidence | D.treasure |
7 . Want to live longer?
Imagine your best possible self
One of the most effective ways to increase optimism is called the “Best Possible Self” method. One technique, for example, is to write for 15 minutes about a future day in your life in which you’ve accomplished everything you wish. Then spend five minutes imagining that reality.
Keep a journal of positives
Many of us can easily recite a lot of negative things that have happened to us each day.
Taking a few minutes each day to write down what makes you thankful can improve your outlook on life. Studies have shown that practicing gratefulness improves positive coping skills by breaking the typical negative thinking style and substituting optimism. Counting blessings even reduces problem behavior in adolescents.
Practice mindfulness(正念)
Simply bring to mind people that are in our lives from whom we have received some kind of help. You can spend one minute each morning and each evening doing this. The appreciation can foster a sense of optimism about the future. It will need to be practiced on a regular basis to keep the brain’s positive outlook in good shape.
This is really about nurturing the mind. And there is ample evidence to suggest that there are real psychological and physical health-related benefits.
A.Be grateful |
B.Be an optimist |
C.Everyone wants to live long |
D.But mindfulness itself isn’t easy |
E.But the effort is definitely worth it |
F.When asked what has gone well, we might hesitate |
G.Practicing this daily can significantly improve your positive feelings |