1 . Have you ever felt numb, overwhelmed, or excessively anxious after seeing the flooding of suffering shown on the news, Internet, and social media? I know I have — and I recently learned that this feeling has a name: compassion fatigue (疲劳).
For decades, researchers have studied compassion fatigue among health care workers, therapists, social workers, vets, and other people who are frequently exposed to other people’s trauma at work. Over time, they can develop emotional exhaustion or even PTSD-like (类创伤后应激障碍) symptoms—including difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and feeling triggered by troubling stories or memories—as a result of immersing themselves in the problems of others, studies show.
While compassion fatigue hasn’t been widely studied among the general population, experts agreed that it can affect anyone, even those who are witnessing trauma from afar. That means almost everyone is at risk these days, because of ongoing conflicts even wars between countries, frequent gun violence, and other difficult world events that are all over the news and social media. Triggers (诱因) vary from person to person, experts say, so there’s no way to know for sure what will cause compassion fatigue. If you are reacting more strongly than usual to difficult situations—perhaps by yelling at others or growing angry when you’re usually level, you may be experiencing compassion fatigue.
To protect yourself from compassion fatigue, the experts recommended taking purposeful breaks from the news to focus on personal wellnes — such as by spending time outdoors and with loved ones — and finding ways to give back to your community and remember the good in humanity.
1. What does the underlined word "trauma" mean?A.Dilemma. | B.Fear. | C.Embarrassment. | D.Injury. |
A.Being lost in the possible failures. |
B.Having difficulty in sleeping well. |
C.Involving themselves in others’ pain. |
D.Feeling much worried about something. |
A.Everyone is possibly affected by compassion fatigue. |
B.Compassion fatigue has been researched worldwide. |
C.Social media is the main cause of compassion fatigue. |
D.Bad-tempered people are easier to experience compassion fatigue. |
A.Pay more attention to good news. |
B.Read plenty of books on humanity. |
C.Stay with the ones like parents and friends. |
D.Make every effort to build a better community. |
1.表示歉意并说明原因;
2.表达你的祝愿。
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1. 祝贺他获奖;
2. 肯定他的努力及发明的意义;
3. 期待交流。
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1. 写作词数应为80词左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tim,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
4 . Self-criticism (自我批评) is a mental habit of negatively analyzing and judging ourselves and our actions. If we don’t find a way to overcome self-criticism, we won’t be able to live a happy and satisfying life.
Stop Negative Thoughts
Thought stopping is one of the best secrets of how to overcome self-criticism. Interrupting your thoughts helps you change how you think about yourself, thus helping you feel better.
Another strategy is to replace negative self-critical thoughts with positive realistic statements. For instance, if you set a goal, be realistic about it by giving yourself enough time to achieve it. In fact, having a constant desire to achieve immediate success can ruin your confidence.
Avoid Perfectionism
Another secret is to let go of the need to be perfect. It’s all right to set high standards for yourself.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
A.Be realistic |
B.Focus on strengths |
C.It’s normal to feel like that everyone has a better life than you |
D.Remember it’s from your mistakes that you get to improve yourself |
E.If you’ve been stuck in negative thoughts, here’s what you need to do |
F.It’s important to note that changing your negative thought patterns can take time |
G.However, falling short of your goals and expectations can make you feel worthless |
5 . Are you constantly saying words like “I am so tired”, “my mind is so exhausted”, “I need to take a break”, and “I am unable to handle the pressure anymore” and so on. At this moment you start thinking that you need more time to rest.
Energy is not just a physical concept.
Affirmations (肯定) are positive phrases that can help you deal with negative thoughts and emotions. In addition, they assist you in visualizing the desired outcome and reprogram your mind.
Now, how can positive affirmations be useful? First, you need to identify the negative thoughts that you need to get rid of. You have to be very clear about what you want.
Start practicing these affirmations every day.
A.Never skip the session. |
B.It is rather a state of mind |
C.You’d better not slow down once you begin. |
D.The key to staying energetic lies in your mind. |
E.Then you can prepare a list of positive energy affirmations that best suit you. |
F.It is a crucial step for you to make full use of positive affirmations. |
G.These are the negative thoughts in your mind that are a barrier to your growth and energy. |
1. 人物介绍;2. 成为你眼中英雄的原因。
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The Hero in My Eyes
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . Who do you spend the most time with? If something bad happens at school or with a friend, who do you turn to? You may have a lot of friends in your life.
Family helps us in shaping our lives and our personalities. David R. Womack, a famous expert, defines family as “The ties that fix together. The cement (水泥) that builds character, strength of purpose, shared respect, values.” We learn values like love, trust, and tradition from our family.
What are some ways that you could strengthen your family tie? It could be as simple as making a family fun night each week.
With a strong family tie, you can always turn to them for help.
Your family is a team. Do you remember a time that your family helped you deal with a challenge? Are there moments when your family made you happy when you were sad? It takes hard work to have a strong family tie.
A.We'll show you a video later. |
B.Family is a tie that is not broken. |
C.However, you will always have family. |
D.Family is an important part of our everyday life. |
E.Maybe it could be a game night or a picnic in the park. |
F.You may just realize how important your own family is and how you love it. |
G.This will give you comfort and build your confidence knowing they have your back. |
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2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。
The person I respect
There are many respectable people around us
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2.难忘的原因;
3.你的感悟。
注意:
1.词数80左右,开头与结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thanks for your listening!
A Bowl of Noodles
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of he scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not even possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she sighed and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes... but I don’t have money on me...” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man,
“Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. Jenny thanked the man and started to gobblle (狼吞虎咽) up the delicious food...then cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing, actually I was moved by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears, “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so mean and cruel!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times that she has cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why did I not think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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Her mother came back home, which called her mind back.
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