1 . Dear Dad,

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.

2. What does the underlined words “the man” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．An old man.

B．A car driver.

C．Jenny’s father.

D．Jenny’s husband.

3. What can we learn from paragraph 3?

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.

4. What does Jenny talk about in the last paragraph?

A．Deep love for Dad.	B．Best wishes for Dad.
C．The importance of Dad.	D．The beginning of Father’s Day.

2 . Test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety. Wanting to perform well can be a strong encouraging factor that helps you prepare for success.     1     Here are some tips to help you reduce your test anxiety.

    2    . Proper prepare is one of the best ways to immediately lower anxiety levels. Give yourself enough time to study and develop a study plan that works for you.

Get a good night’s sleep. Since your brain is responsible for taking all the information you’ve studied and storing it for test day, getting seven to nine hours of sleep will help you remember what you’ve learned. Proper rest is also important for calming yourself.     3    .

Try to do some exercise. The importance of exercise goes far beyond (超出) its physical benefits. Exercise can also help you to calm your mind and relax. You can lift weights and practice yoga in the gym.     4     These can reduce feelings of anxiety to set you up for success on test day.

Form a picture of success in your mind. When you imagine success, you create a mental image (心理意象) of yourself performing well on the test and achieving your goal.     5     You begin to believe in your ability to do so in real life. You can stay focused on your goals and avoid getting distracted (注意力分散的).

A．Take time to master what you’ve learned.

B．Feeling rushed will only increase the anxiety.

C．Don’t pay attention to what other people are doing.

D．You can also go for a walk with your family outside.

E．Therefore, have a good sleep when preparing for a big test.

F．This can help prepare your mind and body for the test experience.

G．However, the pressure to get a good grade may cause you to experience anxiety.

3 . 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).     1     If so, understanding how to stop worrying can be a key step towards a more satisfying life.

Realize your styles of thinking

    2     Do you tend to focus on only some details instead of the whole picture? Or do you exaggerate (夸大) things so that relatively small events seem very bad? If so, try to notice when you get into these styles of thinking.

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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.     4     Therefore, practicing it can help you live in the present instead of being caught up in the past or 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.     5     It may help you deal with stress and handle your worries. Therefore, regular exercise is a great habit to have if you want to worry less.

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.

4 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

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.

Paragraph 1:

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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5 . 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.

6 . Everyone feels a little jealous (妒忌的) once in a while. But when the feeling begins to ruin your relationship and cause you stress, it’s probably time to start looking for ways to get rid of it. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

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        Sometimes there are deeper underlying (潜在的) issues that fuel jealousy. Once you admit that you’re struggling with jealousy, it’s time to start looking into why you’re feeling that way.     2    . When you feel like you’re falling behind everyone else, it’s easy to become jealous when you see other people’s success.
Use your jealousy to motivate yourself

    3    . While people often view jealousy as a bad thing, being jealous can actually provide you with a valuable learning opportunity. When you’re jealous, it’s usually because you’ve found something you want but you don’t have. So instead of stewing (担忧) in these jealous feelings, make an effort to go out and get whatever you want.

Focus on your positive qualities

Sometimes jealousy is rooted in feelings of insecurity and a lack of self-confidence.     4    . When you start feeling those tell-tale signs of jealousy, remind yourself of all the things that make you amazing, such as your relationships, your job, or how much you’ve grown in the past few years. All of these help to beat your feelings of jealousy.

Stop comparing yourself to others

Constantly comparing yourself to others can fuel feelings of insecurity. It can be tempting to compare yourself to others and want to compete against them. However, constantly setting yourself up against others can just make your jealousy and feelings of insecurity worse. Stop doing that.     5    .

A．Find the root of your jealousy

B．Engage yourself in meaningful activities

C．Focus on yourself and how you’re doing instead

D．They are able to help you with increasing your confidence

E．However, it’s important to find your own unique strengths

F．For example, low self-confidence is often a cause of jealousy

G．Your jealousy might be just what you need to seek what you want

7 . Music affects our emotions. We tend to listen to music that reflects our mood. When we’re happy we may listen to upbeat (愉快的) music; when we’re sad we may listen to slower and more moving songs; when we’re angry we may listen to darker music with heavy guitar, drums and songs that reflect our level of anger. We may not know why we prefer the artists we listen to, but we can learn a lot about ourselves through our musical tastes.

Consider John, a pleasant man in his mid-40s who describes his mid-20s as a time when he was figuring out his place in life. At the time, he considered himself to be cold, nervous, shy, well-mannered and sensitive. But the music he preferred to listen to was dark, heavy and aggressive. After some time in therapy (治疗), John realized he’d been repressing (抑制) anger and aggression due to years of childhood abuse, and music had become his voice. Now John has been able to unlock his previously hidden emotions and begin to work through the issues.

Cindy, a woman in her mid-30s, has struggled through years of depression. While depressed, she often listened to music that reflected sadness and emotional pain. However, Cindy also noted that she had a passion for upbeat music that made her want to dance and feel free from emotional struggle. But she rarely felt this energy and freedom without the music encouraging. It turned out that Cindy was an energetic and happy child. However, Cindy’s struggle with depression began after her mother’s death when she was 11 years old. With the help of therapy, Cindy is now in the process of breaking through the layer of depression that has covered her since her mother died.

In summary, while music can move us in an intense emotional moment, it also can be used to teach us about unconscious elements of our emotional structure. If we notice a pattern of emotional music that raises questions about our current feelings or about who we are, it could be an important opportunity for self-exploration.

1. What kind of music do people probably listen to when they are delighted?

A．Music with drums.	B．Slower songs.
C．Upbeat music.	D．Dark music

2. How does John describe himself in his mid-20s?

A．He was passionate.	B．He was aggressive.
C．He was dark inside.	D．He was polite.

3. In what way was Cindy different from a happy child?

A．Her mother passed away when she was 11 years old.

B．She rarely felt energetic and free.

C．She always listened to sad music.

D．She had experienced childhood abuse.

4. What might be the best title for the passage?

A．How to Be Happy

B．Music Impacts Our Emotions

C．People Change While Growing up

D．Different People Listen to Different Music

8 . How to cheer others up

It is nice to help a friend, family member, or partner out when he or she is feeling down. Here are some easy ways to cheer him or her up.

Just listen. Generally speaking, people who are feeling down would rather be alone.     1     All that most of us need from time to time is the space to vent (发泄感情) feelings on someone who will simply listen without responding or offering a solution.

Offer to give advice.

    2     It is as simple as asking, “Would you like my advice?” or “Would you like to know what I think?”.     3     Your friend will appreciate not only that you have advice to offer, but that you respect them by asking permission first.

    4     Sometimes, being there for your friends is all they need. Whether your friend is having a bad day or a bad month, just taking timeout of your week to spend time together can make a difference.

Make them laugh.

We are not natural comedians (喜剧演员) but that is okay. Even without being a professional comedian, we all have the ability to make our loved ones laugh.     5    

A．Reduce their stress.

B．Spend time with them.

C．Ask for permission before you offer your advice.

D．Something as simple as a hug can change a person’s day.

E．In that case, listening is a very important step to cheering someone up.

F．If they say yes, go ahead and gently offer the advice you have for them.

G．Telling a joke, making a funny face or just smiling big enough can make your friends laugh.

9 .

A．John didn’t do well in the exam.

B．John doesn’t worry about the exam result.

C．The exam was easier than the previous one.

D．John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.

10 . How to talk to your child about current events

Nowadays, exposure to worldwide events is easily accessible.     1    . Providing a safe, calming space to open a conversation with your child can help ensure that they are getting accurate information, and allows them to talk about the many fearful and upsetting emotions they may be feeling. The following tips may help you when discussing current events with your child.

Educate yourself before speaking to your child

    2     By understanding what is happening, you will be able to offer simple, clear, and appropriate knowledge to your child in a way that also addresses any misconceptions they may have.

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Give your child a chance to voice what they believe has happened and why. This will allow you to listen for any misinformation, address areas needing clarification, and hear what concerns or fears your child is currently processing.

Ask questions, and encourage your child to ask too

It’s important that you allow your child to absorb the information you’re giving them and give them time to respond. Asking your child questions about how the event made them feel can give your child the opportunity to talk about their emotions without your influence.     4    .This will encourage them to speak freely about their concerns without judgement, while establishing trust for future conversations.

Share your feelings and experiences

It is often helpful to share your own feelings and responses surrounding the events. If you have experienced discrimination, discuss that experience, how it made you feel, and what you did to overcome it.     5    .

A．Ask your child what they know

B．Look at current events together

C．Additionally, allow your child to raise questions

D．For this reason, it’s important to use language your child understands

E．This can give them confidence that they will get through these feelings and fears

F．Before speaking with your child, try to ensure that you have accurate information

G．Children can see and hear about current events from the media without any difficulty