1 . Fear is something we all experience, especially when setting out on any new undertaking. Failure is one of the most common and most damaging fears that many people struggle with.     1    . You can take a close look at your fear of failure and then work with it to shape your future success. Let’s learn how to move past your fear and to ward your goals.

    2     . When people are mastering a skill or project, failure is a necessary part of the learning process. Embracing failure as a learning experience allows you to see it as a gift, not a punishment or sign of weakness.

Re-evaluate your approach. Often times, when a result doesn’t match our expectations, we are likely to mark the attempt as a failure.     3     . However, if we view our results as more or less effective, with the aim of improvement, we are able to always make positive changes. Studies show that people who are successful usually don’t encounter fewer or more setbacks than people who aren’t. The key is entirely in how you interpret those setbacks. Don’t let them convince you that success is impossible.

Take things slow. Rushing into new ventures without any personal preparation can make things worse.     4     . Don’t push too far outside your comfort zone all at once.

Be kind to yourself. Don’t mock your fears; they are there for a reason. Work with your fears.     5    . The more you learn about why you have these fears and what causes them, the better you can work with them.

A．This is “all or nothing” thinking

B．Learn what doesn’t work or does

C．Recognize failures as learning experiences

D．Try to find steps towards your goals directly

E．Merely avoiding the feeling of fear is not likely

F．Work through your fear or failure at your own pace

G．Treat yourself sympathetically and with understanding

2 . Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions where celebrations, being spoiled and positive reflection are all part of the day. Unfortunately, feeling depressed about an approaching birthday, as a person ages, is common. The following may help fight off Birthday Blues.

·Find the best way to celebrate

    1     If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements. On the other hand, doing something on their birthday that they do not enjoy, will make it harder for them to have a good time.

·Keep busy

If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether.     2     Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.

·    3    

It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious.     4     Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind.

·Do something special

However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner.     5    

A．Set a sadness time limit.

B．Turn the sadness into a helpful experience.

C．Allow those feelings to come into their mind.

D．Removing negative thoughts finally pays off.

E．Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly.

F．Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish.

G．Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better.

3 . 请以A person I admire 为题，写一篇文章。生活中有许多人值得我们敬佩，他\她可能是伟人，是名人也或者是一名普普通通的人，请选择一个这样的人进行写作。
要求：1.写出这个人的主要事迹。
2. 你敬佩他\她的原因，值得你学习的地方。
注意：1.词数100左右；          
2.表达清晰，语言通顺。
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4 . Math is a necessary skill that people use throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many children and adults feel stressed and anxious when they have to do math. They may be experiencing what is called “math anxiety”. Because of this, many people believe that they are bad at math and don’t like math.

A recent research has shown that some children as young as 6 years old may feel anxious about math. A team of researchers asked 154 children in grades 1 and 2 questions like “How do you feel when taking a big test in your math class?” The children expressed how nervous they felt by pointing to a position on a scale (刻度), where there were different faces from a very nervous face on the left to a calm face on the right. After answering these questions, the children took a math test. These researchers found that almost half of the children who participated in the study said that they were at least somewhat nervous about doing math. Also, children with higher math anxiety got worse scores on the math test.

Scientists have also found that math anxiety develops in children who experience certain kinds of social situations that influence their thoughts or feelings. This means that the child’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by things that other people say or do. For example, teachers with high math anxiety were more likely to have students with poorer math achievements at the end of the school year.

Good news is that researchers have found tools to help people with math anxiety. These tools are called interventions (干预). For example, researchers did an intervention where they asked children with math anxiety to write about their math-related worries. Then they found that children’s math test scores improved. Therefore, it is advised to talk to classmates and teachers about math anxiety. This is the first step toward helping to reduce the possibly harmful effects of math anxiety.

1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in Paragraph 1?

A．Math ability.	B．Stressful life.
C．Math anxiety.	D．Painful memory.

2. How did the researchers measure kids’ anxiety?

A．By making a math project.

B．By recording math scores.

C．By asking kids questions.

D．By showing teaching problems.

3. What can be learned from Paragraph 3?

A．Anxiety determines math ability.

B．One’s math anxiety can affect others.

C．Students are born with math anxiety.

D．Children should avoid social situations.

4. What is suggested for students with math anxiety?

A．Talking about it.	B．Working harder.
C．Using math tools.	D．Attending lectures.

5 . Death is a part of life and it’s natural to grieve (悲伤) when an animal you love dies. Grieving is the emotional response to death.     1    

A pet is part of the family, so when they die it can be very difficult and upsetting for everyone who love them. It’s OK to feel sad, angry, numb or to feel hard to believe they’re no longer alive. You may have lots of feelings but there’s no right way to feel or to grieve. As people are all different, the length of time it takes for you to feel less sad may not be the same as for someone else.     2     Dipti Solanki, who helps people with their grief, says, “Your feelings matter and are normal after you lose a pet. They can feel really big and overwhelming.”

    3     Solanki says, “It’s really important that you talk about feeling sad, afraid or if you have any questions, because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone.     4    ” Talking about your pet helps to keep their memory alive as you remember the time you spent together. It also lets other people know that you want to talk about your pet.

Remembering the funny things your pet did and the happy times you shared can be of great help.     5    . Print out photos of your pet and frame them or make them into a collage (拼贴画) to display. You can draw or paint a picture of them. Or write a story about something you did together or how they made you feel.

A．It doesn’t mean pets are not important.

B．There’s no rush and you can take your time.

C．It is an important part of the healing process.

D．As well as talking about them, you can get creative.

E．After you share your feelings they become easier to deal with.

F．It’s better to talk than keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up.

G．They have been a part of your life so it’s a big change to get used to

6 . Procrastination is the act of putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline.

For many students, getting a task that is due in two months is a great thing. They have two months to slowly work on the task, making necessary improvements all along the way.     1     Some students plan to get to work on that task, but they never get around to it. Then, the due date rolls around and those students have to work all night to meet the deadline the next morning.

    2     Many jobs are lost because a worker did not get to the work in time. Deadlines are missed because a business plan wasn’t given enough consideration early on. These things cost businesses large amounts of money in lost productivity.

What is at the root of all of this procrastination? Some might say that it is laziness, but it is really just a problem with mindset (心态).     3    

It is difficult to stop this terrible habit.     4     By doing that, you would be changing the way your mind processes work. As a hypnotherapist (催眠师), I have used hypnosis to stop people from smoking and keep them away from stress. I find that it is an effective solution for procrastination as well.

    5     They think that it is just like the dull shows on television. That’s not what hypnosis is about, though. Hypnosis is really about changing a person’s basic senses so that their thinking is changed. This sounds like a perfect way to deal with procrastination, doesn’t it?

A．That is how it is supposed to be done.

B．For many people, it has become a habit.

C．It takes a long time to truly change your ways.

D．Procrastination is a problem that usually affects students.

E．Procrastination can be found in the working world as well.

F．If it does, you probably have a problem with procrastination.

G．Many people don’t even consider hypnosis as a treatment option.

7 . A video of a tearful young man bursting with joy, pride and gratitude during his high school graduation recently went popular. Dontrail Spencer was _______ holding his diploma and screaming out the names of his teachers and family members who had _______ him along the way. They had been encouraging him to keep his eyes on the _______ and to push through the _______days.

None of us can _______ life without encouragement — _______ from a parent, best friend, school teacher or spiritual leader. Their _______ keeps us going and believing in ourselves. When someone gives you encouragement, you are given the _______ to do something important. You are made _______.

Even volunteers like myself ________words of encouragement. Back in February, I was in my fifth week as a community volunteer during the pandemics (大流行病). I don’t ________ meeting Grace, a lady who had been very ________ and in the hospital. But one morning I ________ an email from her: Thank you and all involved for keeping our community and life moving forward. It makes me sad that our ________ a relationship has been so limited. I enjoy your Wednesday chorus and ________ find you inspirational. I’m ________ to be part of it Love, Grace.

A few days later I received a call that she had ________. Grace was nearing the end of her life, but she took time to encourage me. Every time I read her email, I’m ________ by her words. When we encourage one another — everybody ________. Be generous in your ________. We all need in it. Some now more than ever.

1.

A．noticed

B．monitored

C．filmed

D．heard

2.

A．helped

B．trained

C．warned

D．informed

3.

A．grades

B．goals

C．achievement

D．interests

4.

A．strange

B．old

C．tough

D．regular

5.

A．make use of

B．pay attention to

C．give up

D．get through

6.

A．simply

B．especially

C．completely

D．originally

7.

A．patience

B．attention

C．service

D．support

8.

A．courage

B．task

C．money

D．advice

9.

A．healthier

B．warmer

C．smarter

D．stronger

10.

A．prepare

B．need

C．convey

D．choose

11.

A．remember

B．succeed

C．practice

D．appreciate

12.

A．hopeless

B．ordinary

C．sick

D．sensitive

13.

A．recorded

B．expected

C．evaluated

D．received

14.

A．ending

B．building

C．controlling

D．accepting

15.

A．directly

B．occasionally

C．truly

D．causally

16.

A．qualified

B．suitable

C．eager

D．grateful

17.

A．moved out

B．woken up

C．passed away

D．fallen over

18.

A．inspired

B．bothered

C．cheated

D．changed

19.

A．agrees

B．wins

C．cheers

D．hesitates

20.

A．encouragement

B．wealth

C．sympathy

D．time

8 . It’s normal to get nervous about an important event or life change, and there are steps you can take when anxiety starts to take hold. Try these expert-backed suggestions to help you regain control of your thoughts.

    1     Anxiety is a future-focused state of mind. So instead of worrying about what’s going to happen, move yourself back to the present; that is, focus on what’s happening right now. Besides, ask yourself: Is there something I need to right now? Must I solve this problem now?     2     In this way, those distant possibilities don't throw you off track.

People with anxiety often pay attention to the worst things that could happen. To get rid of these worries, think about how realistic they are.     3     Rather than think, “I’m going to bomb,” say, “I’m nervous, but I’m prepared for this task. Some things will go well.”

As you know, it may be appealing to reach for sweet things when you’re stressed.     4     The reason is that research shows eating too much sugar can worsen anxious feelings. Instead of reaching into the candy bowl, drink a glass of water or eat protein, which will provide a slow energy your body can use to recover.

Following the 3-3-3 rule may fight anxiety. Whenever you feel your brain going 100 miles per hour and out of control, look around you and name three things you see. Then, name three sounds you hear. Finally, move three parts of your body — your ankle, fingers, or arm.     5    

A．But that could do more harm than good.

B．Then map out your future in a realistic way.

C．It’s suggested that you stay in your time zone.

D．You may regard them as a method of reliving anxiety.

E．Let’s say you're nervous about a big presentation at work.

F．This trick can help center your mind on the present moment.

G．If not, make an “appointment” to check in with yourself later.