Today I was at the shopping centre and I spent a lot of time reading the Father’s Day cards. But as I chose and read, and chose and read again, it seemed that not a single card said what I really wanted to say to you.
You’ll soon be 84 years old, Dad, and you and I will have had 56 Father’s Days together. I didn’t think that you were too old. But the sad thing happened last week. I watched as you turned at the corner in your car. I didn’t realize at once that it was you because the man who was driving looked so elderly.
Fifty years ago this spring, we planted carrots together in a garden in Charles City, Iowa. This week, we’ll plant carrots together again, perhaps for the last time but I hope not. I don’t understand why planting carrots with you is so important to me. Well, I don’t quite know how to tell you this, dad…I don’t like carrots…but I like planting them with you.
I guess what I am trying to say, Dad, is what every son and daughter wants to say to their dad today. Praising a father on Father’s Day is about more than a dad who brings home money or shares a dinner. It’s more about a dad deeply loving children who know everything and won’t listen to anyone. It’s about sharing. It’s about loving someone more than words can say, and I wish that it would never end.
Lover,
Jenny
1. Where did Jenny go today?| A．A garden. | B．A shopping center. | C．A cinema. | D．A hospital. |
| A．An old man. | B．A car driver. | C．Jenny’s father. | D．Jenny’s husband. |
| A．It’s the last time for Jenny to plant carrots with her father. |
| B．Jenny and her father plant carrots together every year. |
| C．Both Jenny and her father like eating carrots. |
| D．Jenny would like to stay with her father. |
| A．Deep love for Dad. | B．Best wishes for Dad. |
| C．The importance of Dad. | D．The beginning of Father’s Day. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Excited. | C．Sad. |
3 . A guide to gaining self-confidence and feeling your best
Do you value yourself as a human being? Do you believe that you’re able to get the things you want?
Exercise. When you take good care of yourself, you feel more confident and positive. For good health, exercise for 30 minutes a day most days a week. Do something fun, like playing tennis, going for a walk with a friend, or dancing to your favorite music.
Stop comparing yourself to others. You are one-of-a-kind, so you’re not going to be like everyone else. Instead of using others as a measuring stick for success, use your past self. That way, you can focus on creating a life that makes you happy. Try to remember that what you see on social media is just the high point of someone’s life.
Set and pursue (追求) realistic goals.
| A．Write down everything you do well. |
| B．Your dreams are totally within reach. |
| C．Schedule time to pursue your hobbies. |
| D．Schedule exercise into your day so you won’t forget. |
| E．You usually don’t see the bad days and moments of self-doubt. |
| F．A good support system helps you stay focused on your best qualities. |
| G．If not, we’re here to help you go after your dreams and believe in yourself. |
| A．Angry. | B．Pleased. | C．Sorry. |
5 . Failure in a relationship, business and exam or sudden loss of a close one can make you lose patience and calmness.
•Create some peaceful moments in your life.
•Open your mind. Don’t let yourself be troubled by any beliefs and thoughts.
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| A．Learn to manage anger. |
| B．Sit relaxed on your sofa. |
| C．Go to a calm and cool place. |
| D．In short, there are many ways to be calm in any situation. |
| E．But if you just do so, you’ll slowly get into a state of peace. |
| F．Of course, this doesn’t mean you’ll stop thinking in your life. |
| G．However, the only person who can help you keep calm is none but you. |
6 . Do you ever worry about your study? Your health? These kinds of worries are quite common. However, for some people, worrying may become constant (连续发生的).
Realize your styles of thinking
Another step you can take to reduce your worries is to consider what aspects (方面) of a situation you can control. Once you have considered this, focus on what you can control, For example, if you are worried about your health, focus on lifestyle changes that you can make. If you are worried that you may fail an exam, focus on studying well.
Practice mindfulness (正念)
When we worry a lot, it often means that we are caught up in our past or our future.
Exercise more to help you stop worrying
Exercise such as running or going to the gym can help give you a break from your thoughts and worries.
| A．Are you one of them? |
| B．Why do I worry too much? |
| C．Talk to someone about your worries. |
| D．It also has many useful effects on the brain. |
| E．Focus on changes you can make to worry less. |
| F．Mindfulness is a practice of focusing on the present moment. |
| G．You now need to have some understanding of your styles of thinking. |
My dear father is an ordinary man I respect, love and admire very much. No one in my life can replace him, it is his physical features and unique personality that make him a gentleman. In my eyes, he is a perfect father. He is not only a great painter, but also good at cooking, singing and repairing small machines in the house. I want to be a man like my father.
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Cooking is one of the greatest talents that my father has.
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Paragraph 2:
I am greatly influenced by him.
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| A．He will be fired. |
| B．His company will close down. |
| C．His salary will be cut a lot. |
| A．Happy. | B．Sad. | C．Confused. |
| A．Excited. | B．Angry. | C．Worried. |
