1 . Ask most people which day of the week they fear the most and the answer is likely to be Monday. The first day of the working week can make us depressed.     1    

The most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January, when it’s cold and dark outside. This day was named “Blue Monday” by psychologist Cliff Arnall. Even if there was little science behind Blue Monday, it’s probably true that the sound of our alarm clock on any Monday morning means the coming of a new working week and possibly the end of our weekend of fun.     2     It’s what psychologists call an emotional shift, and no other part of the week has a transition(过渡) like it.

Apparently, Monday means the end of weekend lie-ins.     3     According to a website, “If you can’t stand your job, then the Monday blues can be very real.” And it can be especially difficult to start another seemingly endless workweek. Your case of the Mondays can have a negative impact on your performance, productivity and the people around you.

    4     Feeling a bit low shouldn’t be confused with more serious depression, caused by other factors. Claudia Hammond, an author and presenter, argues that this low feeling might be untrue.     5     She mentions an Australian study of how people reflected on their mood and found the day that scored the lowest was in fact Wednesdays. So, when Monday comes, maybe we should give it a second chance!

A．But is Monday as bad as we like to think it is?

B．What exactly makes us feel down remains unknown.

C．Weekends are definitely happy days in all countries.

D．That’s why the feeling is described as the Monday blues.

E．There is a strong cultural idea that we don’t like Mondays.

F．Our Monday mood can be based on a direct comparison to the day before.

G．It’s back to the routine and the realization that there are five days of working ahead.

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。

One sunny day, I drove to the airport and was waiting to pick up a friend. That day I had one of those experiences that change people’s lives.

It happened just two feet away from me. I was sitting on a bench and looked around the big waiting hall. Just then I noticed a man, carrying two bags, coming toward me. He stopped next to me. There stood his family, the wife and three lovely kids. He greeted them, with a big smile on his face.

First of all, he laid down his bag and came closer to his younger son (about six years old). They gave each other a warm, loving hug. Then the father looked in his son’s eyes with words, “I missed you so much. It’s so good to see you, son!” The boy smiled and said, “Me too, dad.”

Then the man talked to his older son (nine or ten years old). “Oh, you are quite the young man. I love you very much!” and cupped his face. Then they had the most tender hug too.

Afterwards the father said, “Hi, baby girl” to his baby daughter. She was moving excitedly in her mother’s arm and watching her returning father all the time. The man gently took his little daughter, quickly kissed her face all over and then held her close to his chest. The little girl laid her head on his shoulder in pure contentment.

After several moments, the man put down the baby daughter slowly. He turned to his wife and looked at her gently and said, “I’ve saved the best for last.” He shared with her the most passionate kiss. They stared at each other, having big smiles. They reminded(使想起) me of newlyweds(新婚夫妇).

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Suddenly, I heard myself asking, “Wow, how long have you been married?”

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I was shocked, as I imagined that he had been gone for several weeks at least.

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3 . My 70-year-old mother was fighting an 18-year battle with cancer. It was a battle I knew she would someday______.Maybe soon. And it______my heart to think about that.

Mom and I had a good relationship, but we just weren’t______in the way I was with my daughter. Mom and I never______or said “I love you” like I often do with my daughter. Sometimes I felt______about Mom’s love for me. Then the pandemic hit. Our city was in lockdown to______the possible infection(感染). Therefore, I didn’t come to Mom’s place but made daily phone calls instead. We didn’t say too much, but we knew we cared about each other. “ I’ve set about quilting(缝被子), and I’ll make one for you,” my mother announced______over the phone one day. I tried to ______her suggestion as it was too tiring for her, but she insisted.

My quilt was Mom’s last one. A month later, I got a call from Dad saying Mom was gone. A great sense of_______overwhelmed me-the pandemic took away my last chance to see Mom and show my love to her.

One day, I decided to give quilting a(n)______myself for my daughter. I carefully______the fabric(面料) I thought she would enjoy, and maybe I was still trying to make a______between Mom and myself in this way. I always thought what had______her to quilting late in life. I imagined asking her for______       on how to make the right stitches(针脚). Sometimes I’d______us sitting together in the living room watching TV together.

Finally, I got the quilt Mom______ me. I opened it and what I saw caught my______.It was exactly the same fabric I had chosen for my daughter. Yet something far more difficult to______at last became clear. Mom, in her own way, had ______ said those three beautiful words “I love you” I______ to hear.

1.

A．fight

B．lose

C．join

D．accept

2.

A．opened

B．followed

C．broke

D．stopped

3.

A．close

B．lucky

C．helpful

D．positive

4.

A．met

B．cared

C．talked

D．hugged

5.

A．sensible

B．hopeless

C．unhappy

D．uncertain

6.

A．develop

B．pass

C．remind

D．prevent

7.

A．excitedly

B．bravely

C．confusedly

D．innocently

8.

A．reject

B．adopt

C．consider

D．offer

9.

A．thankfulness

B．regret

C．fearfulness

D．anxiety

10.

A．excuse

B．miss

C．look

D．try

11.

A．abandoned

B．discovered

C．chose

D．destroyed

12.

A．combination

B．connection

C．competition

D．comparison

13.

A．forced

B．warned

C．drawn

D．taught

14.

A．numbers

B．forgiveness

C．tips

D．permission

15.

A．watch

B．picture

C．spot

D．catch

16.

A．afforded

B．lent

C．bought

D．left

17.

A．imagination

B．attention

C．coat

D．foot

18.

A．understand

B．admit

C．remember

D．change

19.

A．unwillingly

B．sadly

C．silently

D．easily

20.

A．longed

B．hesitated

C．worried

D．applied

4 . This morning, a former student sent me a message, telling me he is living a happy life. He said he often thinks of me and that he especially misses my _________ classes.

My thoughts went back to that shy, overweight boy who _________ to our school in his fifth grade. He was quiet and _________. Some of the boys teased him about his lack of _________ ability. When they played games, Gibby would often be left standing alone. Several times I went to the playground and asked to _________ a team. I would call out several _________ and then, around the fourth or fifth spot, I would call Gibby and a few others who never seemed to get _________ by their peers. My team may not have been the best, but we were the happiest and definitely the most _________ and loyal.

That spring I decided to give my students more _________. We began by running, but after one or two circles around the playground, Gibby would lag far behind, __________. However, after a month, he lost a few pounds and could __________ the group easier. Then we added floor exercises to the program. Gibby was still there, stretching and bending, lifting and kicking, as __________ as ever. He never gave up or made __________. Many students admired his __________ and in time, he gained confidence and began to smile and talk more. He was no longer the new kid.

Messages of this kind always call up sweet memories. Yes, as a (n) __________ teacher, I love all my students and help them become what they can be.

1.

A．literature

B．exercise

C．language

D．physics

2.

A．transferred

B．turned

C．applied

D．belonged

3.

A．careless

B．curious

C．friendly

D．withdrawn

4.

A．logical

B．expressive

C．athletic

D．calculating

5.

A．join

B．make

C．coach

D．inspect

6.

A．names

B．numbers

C．teachers

D．helpers

7.

A．abandoned

B．promoted

C．caught

D．selected

8.

A．modest

B．creative

C．committed

D．respected

9.

A．encouragement

B．training

C．concern

D．assistance

10.

A．out of breath

B．out of sight

C．out of practice

D．out of shape

11.

A．get along with

B．put up with

C．fit in with

D．keep up with

12.

A．flexible

B．relaxed

C．enthusiastic

D．intelligent

13.

A．mistakes

B．excuses

C．changes

D．comments

14.

A．determination

B．potential

C．optimism

D．competence

15.

A．ambitious

B．professional

C．confident

D．caring

5 . We’ve all heard the expression, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” Since happiness is a side effect of laughter, shift your focus from the secret of happiness to experiences that bring you laughter. Instead of asking yourself “How can I be happy?”, ask “What makes me laugh?” This approach creates space for more actionable practices.     1    

•Look at the situation through a child’s eyes.

When times get stressful, take a moment to think about how you saw things as a kid. The more we can experience that childlike wonder and enthusiasm, the less we sweat even the big stuff.

•Add laughter to your mornings.

    2     Therefore, laughter should be right up there with brushing your teeth on your priority list. If you’re short on time, kill two birds and brush your teeth to a funny YouTube clip (短视频)!

•Learn to laugh at yourself.

Relieving yourself of pressure is the joy of learning to laugh at yourself. It also allows you to show more of your true self.     3     And set an intention to find humor in hardship. Merely laughing will fight off depression and fill you with light.

•     4    

There is no better way to practice laughing at yourself than going outside your comfort zone. From learning German to taking up rollerblading and Zumba, plenty of new activities will fuel your laughter. With so many ways to laugh more, why wait for your bit of happiness?     5     A bit of laughter can be the best medicine!

A．Hang out with friends.

B．Take up something new.

C．Permit yourself to be silly.

D．Morning routines set the tone for the entire day.

E．Read on four ways to get your daily amount of laughter.

F．Money doesn’t buy happiness but it can help us find happiness.

G．Instead, try any of the ideas above, and start feeling better now.

6 . How to Be Happy

Happiness is a great goal to have, and it’s something you’ll need to work toward every day. The following will help you be happy.

Work on improving your weaknesses so you can overcome them. Everyone has weaknesses, so don’t feel bad about yours. If your weaknesses bother you, try to improve them by learning new skills or trying something different.    1    .

Express your emotions so they don’t get bottled up. Your feelings are super important, so don’t try to hide them. Ignoring your emotions can actually make them become more intense(激烈的).    2    .

Spend your money on experiences rather than things. Buying something you really want is fun, but it won't lead to lasting happiness.    3    , so use your money to pay for fun activities or trips. For more enjoyment, do things with people you care about.

    4    . Hanging out with positive people can boost your mood. Identify the people in your life who make you feel uplifted, then spend more time with them. Invite them to hang out one-on-one, text them, and organize group outings with them.

Connect with others so you feel like part of your community. Humans need community, so being around others helps you feel happier.    5    . You can do this by relating to them, finding common ground, or empathizing with what they’re going through.

A．Do not give up on weekend

B．Surround yourself with positive people

C．Spend more time with your close friends

D．Experiences bring you more joy than items

E．That way, you might be able to improve yourself

F．Focus on connecting with the people around you

G．Instead, choose a healthy way to release your emotions

7 . Are you happy?

Happiness is important in our life.     1     Are you happy? Do you want to be happy every day? Follow me, and you will lead a happy life.

    2     Every morning when you wake up and look at yourself in the mirror, what do you do? If you want to be happy in the hours that follow, please say “You are the best!” to yourself. Don’t always think that you are worse than other students. You are actually powerful and Can give yourself even more power. You have the potential (潜能) to be the best in the world. Just believe in yourself!

Smile.     3     Are you often unhappy because of the frustrations (挫折) in your life? Do you always drop your head when you are in trouble? If you want to walk out of the shadow and be happy, please smile. Smile at yourself. And keep on smiling. A smile can make you strong, and a smile can also make you happy.

Talk to others. A single life is always dull and boring.     4     Talk to your friends or your family. Talk to them about your feelings, your interesting stories and also your troubles. Open your heart to the world, and you will find the World is more colorful than you imagined.

It is not hard to be happy.     5     Remember to be confident to smile all the time, and to communicate with others. Wish you a happy life!

A．Be confident.

B．Do your best.

C．It can make us energetic and optimistic.

D．When you meet difficulties, what do you do?

E．Don’t live in a world where you are the only citizen.

F．If you want to get what you want, you first Choose to be happy.

G．Happiness is close to you as long as you keep doing the above three things every day.

8 . Feeling tired and stressed? You are not alone.     1     The good news is that you have the power to influence your mood(情绪). Develop some of these habits to improve your mood in 10 minutes or less.

●Start your day with a short morning workout.

Modest amounts of exercise first thing in the morning can set you up for a good day. You can do some jumping jacks, run for a few minutes, go for a bike ride or take your dog for a walk around the block.     2    

●Remove clutter(杂乱) to reduce stress.

Clutter can easily cause stress-and stress contributes to poor sleep, which can also affect your overall productivity and general health.     3     Reducing the “clutter” in our lives-physical, digital or psychological-allows us to deal with stressors head-on.

●Write down three things that went well today.

What went well? This simple question can help you focus on all the good things that happen in your life every day. At the end of your day, look back and find three things that went well. Reflect on them, and even replay them in your mind, revisiting those good feelings. This exercise focuses your attention on the positive experiences in your day and away from the negative.     4     You can practice this habit every night, right before you go to bed.

●     5    

Starting a new project you care about can be the healthy distraction(消遣) you need to improve your mood, reduce stress and increase your sense of accomplishment. You can use your mornings just before your normal work routine or an hour of your evening to accomplish some pretty amazing things.

A．Work on a passion project .

B．Accomplish amazing things early.

C．The causes of cluttering are varied.

D．It can help you think more positively.

E．It’s normal to feel uninspired or unmotivated every now and then.

F．Besides, research also shows that clutter can be bad for your mental health.

G．Even short exercise sessions of just 10 minutes can do wonders for your mood.

9 . Feeling embarrassed is something that no one really likes.    1    If you’re worried about embarrassing situations and you have trouble dealing with feelings of embarrassment, take a look at the following tips to make things better.

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When learning to deal with embarrassment, the first big thing that will help you is to realize that embarrassing moments are in the past. These things have already occurred and there is nothing that you can do to change them. It might have been tough to get through those moments, but you’re here now and everything is okay.

●Talk to someone about how you’re feeling.

If you’re struggling with feelings of embarrassment, then you should try to talk to people that you trust.    3    You’ll likely find that these people will put things into perspective and you’ll feel much better.

●     4    

Embarrassment might feel tough to get over. However, normal embarrassing moments might become things that you can just shrug off and laugh at eventually. When you think about things from the right perspective, you might be able to laugh at yourself for making a silly mistake or falling down.

●Get out there and try again.

The fear of embarrassment should not hold you back from getting out there to try again. If you want to move past embarrassment for good, then the best way to do that is not to let it stop you from living your life. This could mean doing the same thing that embarrassed you in the past. You might be worried about reliving embarrassing moments from the past, but it doesn’t have to be this way.     5    

A．Learn to laugh at the situation.

B．Understand that embarrassments are in the past.

C．Don’t worry so much about things and be ready to go out there and give it your all.

D．Know that you don’t need to apologize for feeling embarrassed.

E．Of course, this might depend on the level of embarrassment that you experienced.

F．Tell them how you’re feeling and what happened if you’re comfortable doing that.

G．It’s generally something that most people want to avoid.

10 . My mom and my grandpa have been making jam(果酱)every summer for more than 20 years. The jam is sweet ,made from local Okanagan fruit. Not only is it delicious but it also helps me remember my childhood. As kids, we traveled to Salmon Arm, B. C. ,every summer to spend it with my grandpa and grandma. Memories of house-boating, fishing, countless hours in the lake, and of course jam-making remain in all our hearts.

We were never part of making jam, but I remember watching my mom and grandpa carry in fresh berries from the car, and then measure and cook. Only breaking to sleep and eat, they would show up two days later tired, sometimes covered with burns, and proud faces. Although at that time I couldn't tell you how the jam was made, I knew that each jar(瓶)was made with love and care. They never sold the jam at any local markets; they kept some for themselves and the rest was given away to friends and family.

One summer, for some reason, they weren't able to make jam. I remember my mom being really sad and I didn't understand till some years later that making jam with her dad wasn't really about the jam at all. It was an occasion (场合),where she had his undivided attention and he, hers. I don't know what they talked about for all those hours, or if they even talked at all, but any silence was filled with feelings of love and happiness.

Now in my mid-30s, my brother, sister and I have our own children to bring to Salmon Arm every summer, it only for a few days. Much has changed but one thing that has not is the jam. Mom and Grandpa disappear for a couple of days to make it. I feel joy watching my mom and grandpa share this time together. It's a tradition that one day my mom will carry forward with me, and many years from now, I will carry forward with my daughter.

1. What can best describe the author's childhood?

A．Unusual.	B．Poor.
C．Troubled.	D．Colorful.

2. How did the author feel when she saw her mom being sad?

A．She shared the same feeling.

B．She was unable to understand.

C．She didn't care about it.

D．She felt sorry about it.

3. What might be the point of making jam?

A．Filling the family with joy and love.

B．Making a good living for the family.

C．Bringing happiness to children.

D．Helping the old family members feel less lonely.

4. What decision does the author make?

A．To make jam on her own.

B．To learn her mom's attitude to life.

C．To follow the family tradition.

D．To spend more time with her daughter.