1 . There’s no single best way to cheer someone up when they are feeling down.    1    Some people might prefer socializing while others might like relaxing. They may even want you to simply send them helpful articles or funny pictures online without actually seeing you in person. Here are four ways to cheer someone up after a bad day.

Write them a handwritten note. If you want to cheer someone up, you don’t have to write a six-page letter detailing every happy thing you can think of.    2    Try writing out positive things like good memories you have together, or even an encouraging quote (名言).

Have a movie night. Perhaps you won’t be talking a lot during the movie, but it’s an excuse to come together with the person you’re trying to support. Sometimes they just need a little company when they’re feeling down.    3    Therefore, turn on the TV and find a movie that you’ll both enjoy.

    4    Your normal routine (日常事务) can feel dull and remind a person of what’s troubling them. Try doing something new with the friend you want to cheer up. It could be getting some fresh air by going hiking you’ve never tried or visiting your local museum. Any of these ideas can help build some memories together and lift your friends’ spirits.

Bring them their favorite food. Surprising someone with their favorite meal is an act of kindness that many like. They’re called our “comfort foods” for a reason, and sharing them will help your friends feel better.    5    

A．Try something new together.

B．Talk about interesting things.

C．It shows them that you value them.

D．Often, it just depends on the person.

E．Being close to someone can help them feel less alone.

F．A simple note with a supportive sentence or a little card will be OK.

G．Plus, sharing a meal together is a good chance to chat about whatever they want.

2 . Social anxiety is a common type of anxiety that we deal with every day. Social anxiety disorder can be caused easily, and leaves long-lasting negative effects on us.    1    

Social anxiety is a disorder that is made up of constant fear of interaction and communicating with other individuals. The sufferers are often very self-conscious about themselves. The anxiety is made up highly of a fear of being judged negatively.    2    During the social event that occurs, the sufferers might have trouble trying to continue or start a conversation. They often will have less facial expression motions than normal.

    3    It can affect how they perform in daily tasks. Even as they may know of their fear, they are still unable to find a way to beat it. It is known as chronic disorder.    4    Social anxiety also has multiple connections to other disorders, such as autism. Social anxiety disorder can’t usually be diagnosed until adulthood, but the sins of its development may show a lot sooner.

There are multiple different factors that may lead someone to develop the disorder.    5    Even though there are many known causes already, there is still research going on for more depth into the causes.

A．So it is important to understand it.

B．It usually lasts 5 to 7 months at the minimum.

C．Medicines that reduce anxiety are used as part of the treatment.

D．This will usually lead to frequent escape from social situations.

E．Social anxiety disorder has a major impact on people’s daily life.

F．The leading causes are past experiences, stress and the environment.

G．People with social anxiety can interact easily with some close friends.

3 . Humans have a lot of emotions. Expressing anger over a broken promise or a lost opportunity is as healthy as expressing joy and sadness and should be encouraged. However,if anger is frequently expressed, it can prove to be harmful for many reasons.     1     Let's take a look at some ways that you can manage your anger.

    2    A recommended way to do with anger and recognize how frequently you have this emotion is by keeping a journal to track your emotions. In order to understand your feelings better, note the causes that push you to outbursts, as well as the thoughts that run through your mind when this happens.

Try positive exercises. When you feel the obvious signs of your anger building up, try to focus on positive practices like deep breathing to calm yourself down.    3     This can help to prevent an outburst and the negative outcomes that accompany it.

Reach out to loved ones. Just as you would open up to loved ones over the pain of heart break or the joy of a promotion, calling loved ones when you're about to lose control of your temper is a healthy way of dealing with the emotion.    4    

See a psychologist. Sometimes you feel that your emotions are too strong and unstable to be contained through self-help.     5     It's always a welcome way to get things under control.

A．Keep a mood journal.

B．Note all the thoughts in your mind.

C．Seeking professional guidance is your best choice

D．Repeat the exercise until your anger is controlled.

E．They can act as a support group, calming you down.

F．But joy is a necessary part of your well-being in life.

G．So learning to deal with this emotion becomes important.

4 . I was sitting at my kitchen table the other day with a pen, notebook, calculator and a pile of bills. I was doing my monthly budget. There were bills for electric water, rent, insurance, the car payment, the phone bill, and the cable bill. Plus money needed to be set aside for food, gas, clothes and hopefully a little left over to save for those unexpected bills that always seemed to show up. When I was done, I shook my head, closed my eyes and thought of a time long ago when I would regularly get treasures.

When I was a boy, we lived across the road from Camp Caesar. It held week long camps all through the summer and my grandma who I lovingly called “Nanny” worked in her big kitchen. I remember slipping there getting a smile, a hug, a kiss and a hot roll from Nanny. Then she would always take deep in her pockets and pull out a treasure, a shiny quarter. She would give it to me and I would run down the hill to either get an ice cold can of coke from the pop machine or I would head to the camp’s swimming pool where I could buy a warm cup of cherry coke for 15 cents and a tiny 10 cent bag of chips from a stand. I took my time because it was always a big decision. It was nice too feeling so rich for a few minutes.

Looking back now I can see that the real treasure was not the quarter at all. It was the love with which Nanny gave it to me. I would have still visited her at work every day if I had never gotten a single quarter. It was her smile, hugs, and kisses that were priceless in my heart then and now.

The old saying is true, “With your work you can make a living, but it is with your love that you make a life.” You can always welcome love into your heart, soul and mind. And you can always share your love with others. It is that one treasure that lasts forever.

1. According to Paragraph 1, what was the author trying to figure out?

A．Where to get treasures.	B．What food and supplies to buy.
C．How to sort out these bills at hand.	D．How to balance the money available.

2. What does the underlined word “roll” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．A kind of bread	B．A kind of act.
C．A sound.	D．A greeting.

3. Which of the following best describes Nanny?

A．Considerate.	B．Generous.
C．Affectionate.	D．Enthusiastic.

4. Why does the author mention the old saying in the last Paragraph?

A．To change people’s heart and soul.

B．To show what we should value in life.

C．To explain work and love can make a life.

D．To advise more love and sharing in childhood.