As the bell was about to ring, our teacher announced a special assignment for next Monday: to share our gratitude for someone instead of giving a daily report. Hearing this, anxiety crawled over my body as the last thing I would do was speaking in front of the entire class! I couldn’t help complaining to my best friend Jenny.
“You are the chief violinist in our school orchestra, aren’t you?” she said. “So what’s the point of being afraid of speaking to a few our own classmates since you can handle acting in front of a large audience?”
Her point made sense, but being in a performance meant being part of a team. I shook my head. Besides, there were so many people I was grateful to, and choosing just one seemed difficult. Even if I could pick someone, I wouldn’t know how to say thank you. And even if I figured out what to say, I was sure I’d stumble(结巴地说) on my words when speaking aloud! Standing there, with everyone’s eyes on me, I would feel the spot light was wholly on me, and there would be no place for me to hide! “Oh no!” I covered my face with my hands and said, “I can’t do it, just can’t!” Real friends, the ones who know you well, don’t just do exactly what you ask. Jenny, always supportive and helpful, wrote something on a piece of paper and gently removed my hands from my face. She had drawn a cute cat with the word “CALM” written below it.
“Nice meeting you; I am the ‘everything will be fine’ cat,” Jenny laughed and sounded exactly like a cat. Pretending to listen to the cat, she asked, “Well, kitty, you think my friend should come to my house tomorrow, so we can prepare our speeches together I laughed out loud and relaxed a lot. I have to say Jenny was there for me, always!”
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The next day, I went to Jenny’s house.
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Before the speech, however, I changed my mind and wrote “Jenny” on the blackboard.
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2 . How to Stop Being Angry?
Anger is the most harmful emotion. When you are in a temper, you make rush or ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. You will also regret terrible language spoken without thought. Anger arrives quickly, in response to an event, action, or wrong remarks.
Firstly, you need to change your attitude to the way the world works. No one is perfect. Also, you need to accept that not everyone has the same standards as you, nor will they behave in the same way that you would in a given situation.
Try to get to the root cause of your anger.
In conclusion, you must recognize that anger is something you can control. That control will come once you identify what is at the root of your anger. Make changes to your lifestyle and attitudes, and you will find that you will turn angry much less often, if at all. Angry people are not nice people.
| A．Anger can be used to fuel action. |
| B．By contrast, anger is slow to pass. |
| C．When doing this, be honest with yourself. |
| D．Anger is really a bad habit that is hard to break. |
| E．This applies to work, day-to-day life, and relationships. |
| F．When you lose temper, you may do more harm to yourself than good. |
| G．They will fail to achieve more often than those people who are calm and considerate. |
3 . “Regret is a possible element of any decision that we make,” says psychologist Robert Leahy. “But the likelihood that you will regret your decisions will depend on how you think about making your decisions and how you cope with living with the result.”
If you’re someone who lets past regrets fester(溃烂)in your mind, Leahy recommends that you fight against irrational(非理性的)thinking and think more realistically about where you are in life.
Remember that you don’t know things would have turned out better. If you imagine your life would have been better if only…, keep in mind that your assumption is not based on real evidence.
Don’t forget that sometimes things don’t turn out the way you wanted them to.
Accept tradeoffs(折中)and compromises. Not everything has to turn out just the way you wanted it to. You won’t make progress if you insist otherwise and make yourself miserable(痛苦的)in the process.
| A．Be grateful for your past mistakes. |
| B．Don’t focus on where you might have been. |
| C．We will share some effective methods with you. |
| D．Focus on the positive aspects of your current life. |
| E．So, aim to be a satisficer rather than a maximizer. |
| F．Life can hand you lemons, but that’s not necessarily your fault. |
| G．He suggests using scientific approaches to question your assumptions. |
4 . One morning when I was seven years old, I woke up to find my mother was gone. I was terrified, running to
That morning, my father was coming to pick me up to spend a week with him and my stepmother. When he arrived, he
After reading the letter, my father said, “Mom’s very
I nodded, but I knew the
When I turned 18, my dad and Melanie gave me a car and wanted to throw me a party, but I just wasn’t in the mood(心情) for
Tears streamed down my cheeks. It was then that I realized her
| A．call on | B．learn from | C．glance at | D．look for |
| A．noticed | B．left | C．expected | D．remembered |
| A．guilt | B．favor | C．burden | D．reputation |
| A．turn | B．chance | C．right | D．honor |
| A．busy | B．selfish | C．popular | D．tired |
| A．working | B．fighting | C．staying | D．communicating |
| A．trial | B．truth | C．deal | D．plan |
| A．regretful | B．silent | C．independent | D．relaxed |
| A．arrival | B．return | C．request | D．comment |
| A．ashamed | B．awkward | C．wrong | D．determined |
| A．occupied | B．welcome | C．cautious | D．calm |
| A．Generally | B．Unluckily | C．Strangely | D．Gradually |
| A．inspirations | B．achievements | C．prizes | D．celebrations |
| A．choosing | B．assessing | C．admiring | D．preparing |
| A．bored | B．angry | C．patient | D．concerned |
| A．forgive | B．remind | C．comfort | D．praise |
| A．loss | B．prejudice | C．failure | D．blame |
| A．clarified | B．repeated | C．decided | D．promised |
| A．hurt | B．scare | C．limit | D．transform |
| A．explanation | B．departure | C．misfortune | D．ambition |
5 . How to Overcome Anxiety
Anxiety is a healthy and normal emotion that everyone often feels. Anxiety may, however, develop into a mental disorder that reduces your capacity to cope with daily stress. When trying to overcome it, you should not try to get rid of your feelings of anxiety but should aim to develop your coping abilities when you do feel anxiety.
Examine your anxiety
Identify the source of your anxiety
Whether you have a panic attack or a sudden round of worry and fear, it is important to determine what is causing your anxiety. Is something in your environment the primary source?
Determine if your worry is solvable
If you know what your fear is, the next step is to determine if it is something you can deal with, or something that only time can manage. If your fear is largely imagination or can’t be dealt with now,
If your fear is mind-consuming, take a moment to think about the honest and absolute worst thing that could happen as a result of it. Perhaps you’re getting ready to do a huge presentation, and you begin to panic. Stop and think “what is the worst that could happen?” No matter how creative your response may be, thinking critically will lead to find that should it occur, there are few endings that can’t be dealt with in a reasonable manner.
| A．Consider the worst |
| B．Think out of the box |
| C．Understand and acknowledge that you are anxious |
| D．make the conscious effort to put it out of your mind |
| E．You can handle anxiety more easily when you are clear about what it is |
| F．Having the ability to cope with anxious thought is the key to overcoming it |
| G．try whatever it takes to solve the problem because you cannot get away with it |
6 . When reading, my mother likes to slice a paragraph or a sentence out and attach it to the wall of her kitchen. She picks boring sentences that puzzle me. But I prefer copying favorite bright lines into a journal in soft, gray No. 2 pencil, word by word.
She doesn’t know any of this. There's nothing shocking: for our chatting. we seldom begin certain conversations though we talk on the phone weekly, sometimes making each other laugh so hard that I choke and she cries. But what we don't say could fill up rooms. Fights with my father. Small failures in school. Anything that really upsets us.
My mother has never told me “I love you, Lisa.”—as if the four-word absence explains who I am—so I carry it with me, like a label on me. The last time she almost spoke the words was two years ago, when she called to tell me a friend had been in hospital. I said, “I love you, Mom.” She stopped for a while and then said, “Thank you.” I haven't said it since, but I've wondered why my mother doesn't until I've found a poem that supplies words for the blank spaces I try to understand in our conversations:
Don’t fill up on bread. I say absent-mindedly. The servings here are huge.
My son, middle-aged, says: Did you really just say that to me?
What he doesn’t know is that when we’re walking together, I desire to reach for his hand.
It's humble, yet heartbreaking. After copying it down in my journal, I emailed it to mom, adding “This poem makes me think of you.” My mother doesn’t read poetry—or at least, she doesn’t tell me, and I felt nervous clicking “Send”.
She never mentioned the poem. But the next time I went home for vacation, I noticed something new in the kitchen fixed to an antique board: the poem. The board hung above the heater, the warmest spot in the kitchen. The poem still hangs there. Neither my mother nor I have ever spoken about it.
1. What's the function of paragraph 1?| A．To stress the theme. | B．To establish the setting. |
| C．To represent the characters. | D．To create the atmosphere. |
| A．Shaky. | B．Distant. | C．Reserved. | D．Intense. |
| A．It reminded her of mom's love. |
| B．She wanted to apologize to mom. |
| C．It suited mom's taste of literature. |
| D．She needed an interpretation from mom. |
| A．A memory of golden days. |
| B．Daughter’s gratefulness to her. |
| C．A decoration in the plain kitchen. |
| D．Daughter's understanding of her. |
7 . Boredom is a common human experience. It’s almost impossible to fully avoid it, especially when you’re living a fast-paced life. You may be bored from time to time and feel like you need something new or exciting in your life. It’s perfectly natural to feel this way from time to time, but feeling bored often can also mean that your present life isn’t satisfying you as much as it can.
When you feel bored, think about what activities bring you joy and happiness. Perhaps you find that hobbies are what help improve your spirits. After all, having interests and pursuing (追求) them can often have a great effect on the quality of your life and how satisfied you feel. If this sounds like something that would be good for your life, we have some great ideas for hobbies to pursue when you’re bored!
One of the easiest and most effective (有效的) ways to relieve (解除) boredom is to take exercise. Exercise is not only good for your body but also your mind. When your body is moving, it releases (释放) certain chemicals that make you feel good. Learning a new language is another way to challenge yourself and become more creative. It can also open up a whole new culture and way of thinking for you! Many people find that learning a new language gives them a sense of achievement that they don’t get from other hobbies.
Furthermore, reading is a hobby that can be enjoyed by almost anyone. It’s inexpensive, easy to fit into your plan and can be done just about anywhere. It doesn’t require special equipment or supplies, and you can do it alone or with others. The last way to avoid feeling bored inside is to spend time outdoors. Find a place to go where you can get away from the noise and other troubles. You may find that being outside offers a sense of peace and calmness.
Boredom is a common part of life, so we shouldn’t try to avoid it completely. Boredom can be a sign that you need a change in your daily life and something new to try. If you find yourself feeling bored, use these ideas to find new hobbies. After all, hobbies can greatly enrich your life and help you feel more satisfied!
1. Which will make us bored according to the text?| A．Our life is exciting. |
| B．We don’t have a fast-paced life. |
| C．Our present life doesn’t satisfy us. |
| D．We live a peaceful and happy life. |
| A．Most people feel satisfied with life all the time. |
| B．Reading a book requires special equipment and supplies. |
| C．All of us should try our best to avoid boredom completely. |
| D．Taking exercise is an effective way to keep off boredom. |
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Two. |
| A．It is possible to avoid boredom |
| B．Several activities can help relieve boredom |
| C．Learning a new language makes us more creative |
| D．Our body can release chemicals when we are moving |
8 . I never imagined that someone telling me I looked skinny would anger me. And yet, I was enraged when a colleague pinched (捏) my waist and squealed (尖声说), “You’ve lost weight. You look great!” The truth is, I was run-down (疲惫不堪) and not taking care of myself. I decided to embark on a proper weight-loss program — one that would tackle the quality of the weight, not the quantity.
The first to go would be a solid chunk of road rage (路怒). I am in far less control of this poundage (重量) than any other. Every time something gets in my path, I fly off the handle. I need to lose the road rage, and fast! No, no more speed. Instead, I now repeat the words: “I am not in a hurry.” Because really, I’m not. This year, I will drive safely, allowing “stupid” to happen all around me. From that, I hope to gain patience.
Next is the heaviness of guilt. When guilt drives my conscience ( 良 知 ) to do better, it’s functional. But when it presents itself as an internal dialogue that goes nowhere —it’s useless. This year, I want to stop feeling guilty for not keeping a cleaner house, for spending time away from my children to be with friends, for not baking something from scratch, for not attending every party because I would rather be at home, or for watching TV when I should be reading. My image and performance is not at the front of anyone else’s mind but my own. From this, I hope to gain freedom to be myself. Freedom, I expect, will feel weightless.
The last pound is fear. Fear has held me back. Fear of failure has prevented me from being a writer. Fear of embarrassment has prevented me from giving an opinion. Fear of rejection (拒绝) has stopped me from aiming higher in all aspects of my life. Fear of regret has led me into situations that made me uncomfortable. If I can lose anyone of these fears, I stand to gain experience.
So, if I can lose the rage, shed some guilt, and take a chunk of fear off my plate, I stand to gain patience, freedom, and experience. Pound for pound I have not lost a thing but I will be much lighter. Next time, I hope my colleague looks me in the eye to see my glow instead of pinching a part of me that has nothing to do with how great I really look.
1. What is the author’s weight-loss program mainly about?| A．Controlling her daily intake of fat | B．Getting rid of negative emotions. |
| C．Disposing of useless stuff in her house | D．Developing a bodybuilding routine. |
| A．Drive on roads with fewer cars. | B．Listen to soothing music while driving. |
| C．Ignore things that would anger her. | D．Keep reminding herself of traffic rules. |
| A．It has prevented her from achieving her goals. |
| B．It has caused her to suffer from depression. |
| C．It has stopped her from pursuing further education. |
| D．It has made it difficult for her to make friends. |
| A．Respect. | B．Independence. |
| C．Friendship. | D．Positivity. |
9 . Anger may seem unappealing, but this emotion is a necessary part of your well-being. As with joy and sadness, expressing anger over a broken promise, a lost opportunity, or other inconvenience is healthy. However, if anger is frequently expressed, it will be harmful. Learning to deal with this emotion then becomes important.
Try positive exercises.
When you feel the unmistakable signs of your anger building up, try to focus on positive practices like deep breathing to calm yourself down.
Just as you open up to loved ones over the pain of heartbreak or the joy of a promotion, calling loved ones when you’re about to lose control of your anger is a healthy way of dealing with the emotion. Your friends and family can act as a support group, calming you until the worst is over.
Keep a mood journal.
A recommended way to deal with anger and recognize how frequently you embrace this emotion is keeping a journal to track your emotions.
See a therapist (治疗师).
| A．Turn to your loved ones for help |
| B．Share something good with your loved ones |
| C．However, you can try some practices to express your anger |
| D．So let’s take a look at some ways to help you manage your anger |
| E．If you feel that your anger is too strong to be contained through self-help |
| F．Supporting your breathing with comforting words can help to control your anger better |
| G．If you note the causes that push you to outbursts and the thoughts that run through your mind |
10 . When you are anxious and stressed, you could add an “emotional workout” to your self-care regimen (养生法). “It’s like working out prevents high blood pressure and heart disease.
Says Emily Anhalt, a clinical psychologist. Here are some expert-backed exercise to help you begin.
Annoyed with a loved one? Practice the “self-reflection push-up.”
Feeling hurt, annoyed or angry with someone else’s behavior might reflect something.
As humans, we’re born to avoid pain. When uncomfortable emotions arise, we may try to distract (分散) ourselves from feeling bad. We may wander through social media or on Netflix. These strategies are called “defenses”. However, we can’t merely rely on defenses.
When upset emotions arise, try to befriend your feelings. Start by naming your emotions, a technique psychologists call “affect labeling.” The goal isn’t to change the emotion, but to bring awareness to how it feels in the moment.
| A．Feeling down? |
| B．Unsatisfied with a bad result? |
| C．That’s what we dislike about ourselves. |
| D．Emotional fitness can benefit stress management. |
| E．Therefore, we can make use of them to cheer us up. |
| F．To conclude, symptoms like anxiety are the body’s alarm system. |
| G．Without feeling our emotions, our ability to process them will be influenced. |
