1 . Behind the sweaty hands, racing minds, and a general sense of misfortune, anxiety carries a lesser-known power. It can push us toward what matters to us.     1    .

Connect. We are social creatures. Connection is one of the strongest coping mechanisms(机制)we have. You don’t have to talk to someone about what is bothering you to benefit from this.     2    .

    3    . In my own life, and those of others I know who have experienced anxiety either for a temporary situation or a long-term one, it is common, upon emerging from an anxiety, to feel an increased level of empathy(共情)for other people who are suffering in the world. This is beautiful. We can take that empathy and change it into kindness.

Acts of Kindness. A research study found that participants who participated in acts of kindness reported a greater decrease in anxiety when compared to controls.     4    . A smile, encouraging words, or baking cupcakes for your housemates are all simple acts of kindness.

Take in the Beautiful Things. Mindfulness of the present moment allows us to surf through the anxieties we experience.     5    . On the other hand, when we try to shut out anxiety, we also run the risk of shutting out the pleasant things.

A．Let us experience compassion

B．Let your anxiety fuel compassion

C．This has to be something extreme

D．It also opens us to the beauty around us

E．This doesn’t have to be anything extreme

F．What follows are things to do with anxiety

G．Just being in the presence of others sharing life is enough

2 . Rising Above Fear: Strategies For Conquering Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals

You have to know that managing your worst fear and anxiety isn’t easy but that’s okay, we are here to help you out.     1    Here are the necessary steps to help you overcome your fear and anxiety.

You need to notice how you feel.     2    You need to be able to identify the sensations that clue you into your emotional state. Do you experience trouble breathing, a sweaty body, or even a stomachache? You need to practice reading these physical cues, don’t let them carry you away!

Own your fears. Have you ever cried so much that it became very difficult to stop the tears, we can totally understand that.     3    When this happens, you need to stop using your emotional energy in trying to be okay, sometimes you need to own your fears. Trust me, this energy would be better used in reaching out for help.

Create goals that are necessary. Most of the time, the process of overcoming your fears and anxiety is hindered by elusive goals that we set for ourselves. Ask yourself this: What does the life I deserve look like? How can I achieve that lifestyle? Once you know that your goals are essential, the fear of not making an effort will overcome the fear of failure.     4    

    5     When you set your goals, what is the biggest fear that you will face? The fear of failure! What you have to know is that failure is just like pain and we should only learn and grow from it. Failure will always provide a valuable learning experience that will positively impact your future.

A．Find acceptance in failure.

B．Never back away from learning.

C．Hardship is another trouble you have to face in life.

D．It will motivate you and this is when you will be inspired to act.

E．When the fearful thoughts kick in, it becomes so hard to ignore them.

F．You need to be able to talk about your emotions, no matter how hard it is.

G．You can build skills to manage your emotional response when anxiety and fear kick in.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Nancy look to Daniel?

A．Confused.

B．Excited.

C．Anxious.

2. Why does Daniel mention his performance in a play?

A．To comfort Nancy.

B．To express his regret.

C．To show his pride.

3. What is Nancy going to do next week?

A．Take a school test.

B．Have a check-up.

C．Go in for a competition.

4. What does Daniel offer to do for Nancy?

A．Rewrite her lines.

B．Drive her to the theatre.

C．Help her with the practice.

4 . Your Path to Emotional Maturity

Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are contagious unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive, you must learn to be emotionally intelligent.    1    .

Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolution

Just like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it’s better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process.    2    .

Try Using “I” Statements

    3    . Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your emotions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.

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People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren’t a mind reader, others aren’t either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes.

Avoid Negative People

You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true.    5    . If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionally intelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.

A．Communicate Your Needs

B．Always Prioritize Self-care

C．If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy

D．When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive manner

E．The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yours

F．Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally mature

G．To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-change is the best course of action

5 . Self-forgiveness has been defined as the process by which you become aware of any damage you’ve caused, seek to repair it, and eliminate or reduce your feelings of self-condemnation and guilt.

Forgiving yourself entails experiencing feelings of self-condemnation.     1     However, you must be careful not to confuse self-forgiveness with self-indulgence, self-deception, and narcissism. Forgiving yourself, on the other hand, means reestablishing your self-concept, rejoining your recognized path, and amending your mistakes.

Self-forgiveness involves changing the way you think about your past mistakes. It’s of vital importance to stop interpreting them as sources of shame and regret.     2     In reality, relating in a healthier way with your past is essential to recognize and value your changes and to help your personal growth.

    3     In order to forgive yourself, you must, first of all, recognize your mistakes in the situation that’s causing you to feel guilty. From there, you can clearly express your will to repair the damage and to empathize with those who’ve been affected by your actions.

The ability to forgive yourself also implies your firm belief that change is possible.     4     As a matter of fact, it simply means you’re aware of it. In addition, you’re aware of the importance of identifying what you can change in yourself to avoid repeating the same mistake in the future.

Finally, the last dimension of self-forgiveness is the awareness that you’re only human, hence, not perfect. Consequently, you’re capable of failing at any point in your life. Recognizing yourself as part of humanity can also help you to be more compassionate towards others.     5    

A．Self-forgiveness goes beyond feelings of self-pity.

B．This doesn’t refer to ignoring the fault you committed.

C．Self-forgiveness promotes your justice and reparation to others.

D．These are later replaced by the feeling of need to repair your mistakes.

E．You need to regard them as part of the process of becoming who you are.

F．Realizing this may be the first step you need to better face your future mistakes.

G．This means you’ll be more understanding and flexible in the face of others’ mistakes.

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3．你所取得的成绩。
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Yours,

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7 . It’s well-known that being in green spaces is good for physical and mental health.     1     A population-based study published in Scientific Reports looked at the effect of urban waterways on mental health and found that proximity (接近) to water increased positive feelings of wellbeing.

“If you’re in a body of water, your internal state just becomes calm,” Dr Natalie Azar, NBC News medical contributor, told TODAY. “    2     However, we’ve never really been intentional about it.”

Being near water gives people a consciousness of something greater than themselves. The sounds and movement of water can get people to focus their attention and this invites calm. “You don’t have to go to the coast to experience this wellbeing,” said Azar. “Any waterway will do, including lakes, rivers, canals or ponds.     3    ”

A new study conducted by King’s College London has also proved that spending time near urban canals and rivers is linked to feeling happy and healthy, stressed a press release from the college. Moreover, it has found that urban waterways are superior to feelings of wellbeing than just being near the ocean.

“    4     This means their capacity to improve mental wellbeing is likely to be due to the multiple benefits associated with both green and blue spaces,” said Andrea Mechelli, professor of early intervention in mental health at King’s College London.

The study has also found that there are continuous improvements to mental wellbeing for up to 24 hours after visiting urban waterways.     5     In England and Wales, people have access to 3,218 kilometers of rivers and canals that are readily accessible. In fact, 9 million people live within 1 km of a canal—something that is easily walkable.

A．These results remain to be tested.

B．Even a flowing fountain will work.

C．This is good news for urban people.

D．It’s something that I think we’ve all experienced.

E．Our findings show that blue spaces are naturally calming.

F．Canals and rivers contain not only water but also trees and other plants.

G．Now scientists have discovered blue spaces are also connected to better mental health.

8 . Simple Steps to Help You Cope With Anxiety

Anxiety involves feelings of worry, fear, and depress. Anxiety is typically experienced on cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. When feeling anxious a person may have negative or disturbing thoughts.     1    

Stop and breathe

When anxiety appears, practice this simple breathing technique: Begin by getting into a comfortable seated position. Close your eyes and breathe slowly through your nose. Follow this inhalation(吸入)with a deep exhalation.     2    , in and out of your nose. Allow your breath to be a guide to the present.

Figure out what’s bothering you

In order to get to the root of your anxiety、you need to figure out what’s bothering you. Writing in a journal can be a great way to get in touch with your sources of anxiety. If anxious feelings seem to be keeping you up at night, try keeping a journal or notepad next to your bed.     3    .

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Replace your fears by changing your attitude about them. For example, stop fearing to lose your job and instead focus on how grateful you are to have a job. Come to work determined to do your best. Instead of fearing your loved one’s safety, spend time with them, or express your appreciation of them.

Focus on something less anxiety- provoking

At times, it may be most helpful to simply redirect yourself to focus on something other than your anxiety. Do some chores or organizing around the house.     5     such as drawing, painting, or writing. Go for a walk or engage in some other form of physical exercise.

A．Read some jokes

B．Take part in a creative activity

C．Focus on what you can change

D．Continue to breathe deeply and fully

E．Write down all of the things that are bothering you

F．Therefore, there are some useful steps you can. take to be happy

G．Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to manage your anxiety

9 . On the night of the speech contest, I was worried about the shy girl. My heart _________ when I knew the boy on stage previous to her, _________, was fairly successful with his humor and personal style. The whole audience burst out a wave of _________ almost every 30 seconds.

My palms (手掌) began to _________. It was the first time that she had been on the stage, so I couldn’t blame her for any _________. The strong spotlight made her so insignificant that nobody _________ she had been on the stage.

But the moment that _________ me occurred. I clearly heard a _________ voice, “Now, your _________, please!” The whole audience fell quiet. Small and thin as the girl appeared, the __________ look on her face instantly caught everyone’s eyes. Then her speech was on, logical and well-organized. Words of power __________ freely out of the girl like magic. When her speech __________, a thunderous applause sounded from the audience. When the competition was concluding, all of us waited __________ for the winner’s name to be called. Tears of joy __________ my vision when the host announced she won first prize. Holding the medal tightly, she gave me a brilliant smile. I __________ her into my arms, too excited to say any words.

1.

A．beat

B．sank

C．lost

D．broke

2.

A．sure enough

B．worse still

C．above all

D．in addition

3.

A．crying

B．warning

C．clapping

D．screaming

4.

A．sweat

B．tremble

C．change

D．turn

5.

A．try

B．pose

C．guess

D．slip

6.

A．thought

B．admitted

C．ignored

D．noticed

7.

A．confused

B．interested

C．surprised

D．challenged

8.

A．loud

B．weak

C．tight

D．low

9.

A．support

B．attention

C．vote

D．silence

10.

A．determined

B．puzzled

C．relaxed

D．bored

11.

A．crowded

B．hurried

C．bounced

D．flowed

12.

A．started

B．ended

C．progressed

D．rested

13.

A．sincerely

B．easily

C．wildly

D．eagerly

14.

A．misted

B．hid

C．prevented

D．shaded

15.

A．pushed

B．threw

C．pulled

D．lifted

10 . A new research reveals that you cannot separate your health from your emotions and numerous studies support the idea that having an optimistic and positive attitude can translate into living a longer and healthier life. For example, in one older study, pessimism (悲观) was linked to a 19 percent higher risk of dying over a 30-year period.

After examining the associations between optimism and heart health in more than 5,100 adults of various ethnic groups for 11 years, researchers at the University of Illinois report that people who display a more optimistic can-do attitude in life experience significantly better cardiovascular (心血管) health over the long term.

People who were the most optimistic were up to 76 percent more likely to have a total health score in the ideal range. The health scores were based on seven aspects used by the American Heart Association (AHA) to define heart health. This includes blood pressure, body mass index, fasting blood sugar, serum cholesterol levels, diet, exercise and smoking. According to study author Rosalba Hernandez, individuals with the highest levels of optimism have twice the chances of being in ideal cardiovascular health compared to their more pessimistic peers. This association remains significant, even after adjusting for social population characteristics and poor mental health. At the population level, even this slight difference in cardiovascular health translates into a significant reduction in death rates.

This evidence, which is assumed to occur through a bio-behavioral mechanism, suggests that prevention strategies that target modification of psychological well-being-e. g. optimism-may be a potential avenue for AHA to reach its goal of improving Americans’ cardiovascular health by 20 percent before 2020.

1. What can we know from paragraph 1?

A．A healthy and long life affects emotion.

B．Optimism contributes to a longer and healthier life.

C．Optimism might increase the immunity of people.

D．Pessimism may lead to bad living habits.

2. Which of the following can be used to define your heart health according to AHA?

A．Living habits.

B．Mental Age.

C．Family income.

D．Social status.

3. What does the underlined word “avenue” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Danger.

B．Approach.

C．Ability.

D．District.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Emotion- Your Spirit Food

B．Health- a Guarantee of Long Life

C．Optimism-a Healthy Boost to Your Heart

D．AHA-an Organization Monitoring Your Health