1 . The easiest way to love yourself is to treat yourself like your own BFF. It might seem like it’s easier to love others than to love yourself, but it’s tough to build healthy relationships if you don’t love yourself first.
Let go of negative thoughts about yourself. Drill down to the core of those thoughts and tell yourself a different story. Think about what you would say to a friend who said those things about themselves. For example, if you forgot to buy trash bags, instead of blaming yourself, you might as well think, “I’ll just pick some up next time I go out — no big deal.” Don’t try to fight negative thoughts, though — they’re a part of who you are.
Accept your flaws as part of who you are. Everything you’ve done and everywhere you’ve been is a part of who you are — you! Self-love isn’t about fixing all the “bad” things about yourself. Instead, accept that they’re all parts of the same whole.
Practice gratitude for good things rather than focusing on the negative. It’s human nature to see negative things as bigger and more important than positive things, but this also does tremendous damage to your self-esteem.
| A．Focus on your effort rather than the result to control perfectionism. |
| B．Challenge those thoughts with logical observations to reframe your conclusion. |
| C．Instead, you can simply drown them out with more positive, affirmative thoughts. |
| D．When you love yourself, you love all of you because you wouldn’t have the good without the bad. |
| E．Here are some strategies that can help you embark on a journey of treating yourself with kindness. |
| F．Negative thoughts often come from outside people whose opinions we value. |
| G．When you focus on the negative, try to name some things that you can be grateful for. |
1.对老师的辛勤工作表示感谢；
2.感谢老师对自己的教导和帮助；
3.表达对老师的祝愿。
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2.词数为80左右。
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3 . Shy Parents, Shy Children — Parent workshop Series
The workshop is designed for shy parents of shy children, with the unique emphasis on teaching specific methods of building your child’s self-respect and social comfort level, while at the same time building your own. Participants are chosen before being admitted to the workshop to help make sure the workshop is a good fit for your needs.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from November 8th to 12th
Fee: $435
Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
The workshop is intended to meet the needs of adults who are unable to attend the Parent Workshop Series due to distance or scheduling limits. It’ll help you learn the basic skills that help overcome shyness. Be prepared to come to class early and set aside time for homework on Saturday night.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: Saturdays & Sundays in spring
Fee: $1,150
Parenting the Shy Child
Shy children need our help. In this class, we’ll cover the basics — the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18th
Fee: $95
Overcoming Shyness: Skills-Training for Adolescents: Workshop
This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We’ll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to calm your nerves when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th
Fee: $75
1. What are the classes designed for?| A．Overcoming shyness. | B．Building confidence. | C．Scheduling time. | D．Starting conversations. |
| A．It focuses on language skills. | B．It is offered only at weekends. |
| C．It assigns a lot of housework. | D．It is designed for shy children. |
| A．$1,150. | B．$435. | C．$95. | D．$75. |
4 . “Mom!” a girl calls out in a busy store. I turn toward it, so do several other women. It doesn’t matter that I’m in the store alone or that my two daughters are much older than this helpless little voice. When I hear “Mom!” I am ready for action and rescue.
Mom is defined in the dictionary as a female parent. But through the years my children have used the word to mean much more.
Jessica, at 7, screams “Mo-hom” in an accusing tone, for she can’t find a matching sock.
For Sarah, at 13, on a morning when she’s already late for school, “Mom!” means “I am desperate for new clothes. I can’t believe I’ve existed in these rags.”
“Mom?” Sarah is almost 17 and rarely knocks on my door in the morning anymore. Yet I recognize the vulnerability in her voice.
“Do you want some help?” I ask her, sleep-blurred.
She nods, and then bursts into tears. “John’s mad at me, and I don’t know why. He won’t talk tome. What should I do?”
I put my arm around her. I want to protect my child from the cruel beasts who make her weep so, but I’ve got a hot potato of my own just now. I feel the disability of being responsible for myself and for my daughters. I talk to my friends and they empathize(共情). I talk to my brother and he solves problems. I need more.
So I dial the familiar number I once called from college.
“Hello?” The voice is crackly, uncertain. It has lived through so much already that it’s cautious about another blow.
“Mom?” I say.
“Honey, are you all right?” my mother asks.
Somehow, that is everything I want to hear.
1. What does the underlined word “vulnerability” mean in paragraph 5?| A．Tension. | B．Delight. | C．Weakness. | D．Curiosity. |
| A．She has no clue who John is. | B．Her work takes all her attention. |
| C．She is too mentally exhausted. | D．She is too sleepy to stay focused. |
| A．Ambitious and faithful. | B．Enthusiastic and humorous. |
| C．Brave and independent. | D．Sensitive and responsible. |
| A．The mother’s mind is the child’s classroom. |
| B．A mother always cares for the youngest child. |
| C．The world’s all glory and pride all come from the mother. |
| D．The most beautiful voice in the world is the call of mother. |
5 . A broken heart. A sad ending to a love affair. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. The experience can be destructive. You might find yourself listening more to sad music, hoping it can resonate with your feelings of disappointment, and you’ll never heal (治愈) from your broken heart.
You might go through a strong feeling of sorrow, as in Neil Young’s “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”, or the pain of a lyric from Bob Dylan’s “Love Sick”: “I’m sick of love. I wish. I’d never met you.”
But research shows listening to sad music can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. Or, from any negative, disappointing life situation. It can activate empathy (共情) and the desire to reach out for others — both pathways out of the prison of heartache and hopelessness.
A recent study from Germany found the emotional impact of listening to sad music can lift the feelings of empathy, compassion, and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from anxiety with yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.
Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” excited their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously understood the situation causing their sadness before beginning to listen to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did. But that wasn’t true if they just listened to sad music without first thinking about the sad situation.
Then, you may be answering the question raised in the old Bee Gees’ song, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?”
1. What does the underlined word “resonate” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．Communicate. | B．Cooperate. | C．Contrast. | D．Correspond. |
| A．To present the sad feelings from their songs. |
| B．To celebrate their achievements in the music field. |
| C．To compare the difference between their music. |
| D．To convince others of the healing effects of music. |
| A．Shared feelings might enable people to help others. |
| B．Sad music can strengthen relationship between people |
| C．Showing empathy does good both mentally and physically |
| D．Sad songs can benefit people with the intention of lifting spirits. |
| A．What does music bring to us? | B．How can sad music heal a broken heart? |
| C．Why is sad music so popular? | D．When can we turn to others for help? |
6 . Shyness is normal and it is not considered as a mental problem. All people have been shy at one time or another. Even the most confident people experienced being shy.
You probably are wondering why you are shy. It may be because of the environment you were used to or the way you were brought up. Certain events or incidents in the past may also lead to the reason why you are shy now.
One of the negative sides of being shy is having the tendency to be passive. Most of the time shy people can’t stand up for themselves and what they believe is right.
While shyness has negative aspects, it has positive sides. Shy people are usually good observers and do not get themselves into too much trouble because they try to observe their environment or any situation before they act.
| A．But in most cases, shyness proves to be genetic. |
| B．They are sensitive and accustomed to getting suspicious. |
| C．Because some people are born to be shy, they let it go hang. |
| D．So if you’re feeling shy, don’t worry because you are not alone. |
| E．They are not hot-headed and think twice before making any decisions. |
| F．Although shyness is something from birth, it can be improved over time. |
| G．They avoid crowds by nature and stay away from groups and social interactions. |
7 . It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming—especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important.
Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down—your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease.
Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond.
But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.
It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying.
| A．You'll get better with time and practice |
| B．Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness |
| C．This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded |
| D．Having better body posture can boost your confidence |
| E．Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it |
| F．You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process |
| G．Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time |
8 . A video of a tearful young man bursting with joy, pride and gratitude during his high school graduation recently went popular. Dontrail Spencer was
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| A．noticed | B．monitored | C．filmed | D．heard |
| A．helped | B．trained | C．warned | D．informed |
| A．grades | B．goals | C．achievement | D．interests |
| A．strange | B．old | C．tough | D．regular |
| A．make use of | B．pay attention to | C．give up | D．get through |
| A．simply | B．especially | C．completely | D．originally |
| A．patience | B．attention | C．service | D．support |
| A．courage | B．task | C．money | D．advice |
| A．healthier | B．warmer | C．smarter | D．stronger |
| A．prepare | B．need | C．convey | D．choose |
| A．remember | B．succeed | C．practice | D．appreciate |
| A．hopeless | B．ordinary | C．sick | D．sensitive |
| A．recorded | B．expected | C．evaluated | D．received |
| A．ending | B．building | C．controlling | D．accepting |
| A．directly | B．occasionally | C．truly | D．causally |
| A．qualified | B．suitable | C．eager | D．grateful |
| A．moved out | B．woken up | C．passed away | D．fallen over |
| A．inspired | B．bothered | C．cheated | D．changed |
| A．agrees | B．wins | C．cheers | D．hesitates |
| A．encouragement | B．wealth | C．sympathy | D．time |
