1 . Nothing is better than having a sense of humor, but is yours positive or a bit different? Are you just dry?    1     , you’ve come to the right place!

A dry sense of humor is when you find things funny while others may not, and you say it in a serious tone of voice. Check the following signs of dry humor to see if you have that.

·Your wit always saves the day. Your quick wit enables you to outwit nearly anyone you come across. No one is a match for your sharp tongue.     2     .

·    3    . With no display of emotions, you may seem robotic when your joke pours out of you.

· Some people don’t get you.     4     , but it’s just because they’re not on the same page as you. However, your humor is much to the entertainment of like-minded people.

· Your jokes aren’t always funny straightaway.     5     . They have layers which tend to unfold a little slower, requiring more time to take hold of the listener.

The world isn’t always a cheerful place, so having a dry sense of humor is a great tool. It means you can take the negativity of the world and turn it into something funny. Next time life brings you down, just get out there and keep on laughing!

A．Some of them can be slow burners

B．You deliver dry jokes with a straight face

C．If you have a dark and dry sense of humor

D．They think your jokes are slightly tasteless

E．You sometimes make people uncomfortable

F．So you can talk your way out of tricky situations

G．If you’re wondering what a dry sense of humor is

2 . 在刚刚结束的秋季校运会中，你们班同学在接力比赛项目中失利，全班同学情绪低落。因此，团支部准备组织一次演讲比赛，帮助大家正确认识失败与挫折，笑着面对生活中的起起落落。请以 Smile to Face Failure 为题目，写一篇演讲稿。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 适当增细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：relay race 接力赛
Ladies and gentlemen,

It’s my honor to give a speech here. My topic today is “Smile to Face Failure”.

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Thanks for your attention.

3 . If you’ve ever felt a rush of intense emotion, then you’ve probably also experienced the crash that comes when those emotions gradually become less strong. Although we usually think of exhaustion (精疲力竭) in physical terms, it can also be mental. One of the contributors to mental exhaustion is high-intensity emotions. Too many of these high-intensity emotions, whether they are positive or negative, can lead to burnout.

Psychologists divide emotions into two dimensions, which includes high and low intensity, as well as positive and negative. High-intensity positive emotions include excitement or elation, while low-intensity positive emotions include calmness, or contentment. When it comes to negative emotions, high-intensity emotions include anger, anxiety, and fear, while low-intensity emotions include sadness, boredom, and tiredness.

It’s easy to see how high-intensity negative emotions like anger can be exhausting. What we don’t think about as much is the fact that high intensity positive emotions are also exhausting, although in a way that feels very different.

Excitement, even when it is fun, involves what psychologists call “physiological arousal”-- activation of our sympathetic system. High-intensity positive emotions involve the same physiological arousal as high-intensity negative emotions. Our heart rate increases, and our sweat glands (腺) activate. Because it activates the body’s stress response, excitement can deplete our system when sustained over longer periods. In other words, high intensity -- whether it’s from negative states or positive states- exhausts the body.

About 15-20% of people are thought to be highly sensitive. As they cycle through the highs and lows of life, the increased amount of intensity leaves them more exhausted than others.

This isn’t to say that we should never feel intense emotions. Emotional variety is an essential aspect of life, one that adds a depth and richness that we need. However, what we need to be mindful of is balance. There will be the exciting days, as well as the days when stress and anxiety are what push you through the tough times, but there are other, lower-intensity emotions that will serve us well in many other situations.

1. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．The functions of emotions.

B．The definition of emotions.

C．The categories of emotions.

D．The expression of emotions.

2. What does the underlined word “deplete” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Set off.

B．Build up.

C．Stand for.

D．Burn out.

3. How can we manage the stress of high-intensity emotions?

A．Enrich our daily lives.

B．Avoid intense emotions.

C．Create emotional balance.

D．Detect the cause of anxiety.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Why psychologists are more exhausted

B．How high-intensity emotions wear us out

C．Why high-intensity negative emotions are tiring

D．How psychologists explain the effects of emotions

4 . According to The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine, laughter has many profound physiological and psychological benefits. It can relax muscles, promote mental and psychological well-being, etc. But we have become so busy with our daily routines that we rarely laugh. Laughter Online University found that children laugh 300 to 400 times on an average, whereas adults laugh only 17.5 times in a day.     1     But if you still don’t know why you should laugh, here are some benefits of laughter for you.

◆Reduce stress

    2     There is science behind this. When you get stressed, your body releases hormones. Continuous releases of these hormones may cause anxiety, depression, and heart diseases. But when you laugh, the stress hormones get reduced and helps you relieve you stress.

◆Ensure a healthy relationship

My friend and I used to have issues and never talked for over a month.But suddenly, one day, she sent me a super funny meme (表情包) while on call, and we both laughed at it. Just laughing together made us come closer.     3    

Boost your confidence Have you ever experienced that when you laugh at a fearful situation, you feel more courage and confidence?     4     Once I had to deliver a speech at a school meeting, and I felt extreme fear.I was sweating in buckets and felt as if the land beneath my feet is shaking. But I tried to talk with a friend and laughed for a few seconds just to show myself cool.     5     I felt as if I could do this and experienced a fantastic sense of confidence.

A．Laughter is a powerful stress killer.

B．If you ask me, I have experienced this.

C．I had anger issues when I was in school.

D．This simple laughter had a significant effect on me.

E．It also helps us forget problems and cherish friendship.

F．Laughter can help you think clearly and more effectively.

G．No wonder why we adults suffer mental problems like anxiety.

5 . 近期，很多同学因学习压力感到紧张、焦虑。请你写一篇英语短文。
内容包括：1.你的看法；2.你的解决办法。
注意：1.词数：100左右；2.为使行文连贯，可适当增加细节。
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6 . My husband Mike waved a stick in my face, pulling my attention back to the very important task at hand. As I looked up, I saw our dog Bagel's _______ commanding to make the next move.

From our first encounter, Bagel's stare has said everything that she could not _______ out. Twelve years after _______ Bagel, we understood each other better than ever. This summer we decided to _______ the occasion with a road trip.

We _______ ourselves on a Vancouver Island beach, more than 1,500 miles from our _______ in Northern Colorado. Maximum _______ required the whole family's involvement and participation. Bagel reminded me as she waited for me to _______ our game of fetch. Holding my eyes with hers, she threw her head back and sent her _______ directly to me: "Hey lady, you're supposed to be ________ too. It's your turn!” I took the ________ from Mike and as far as I could, ________ it into the water. Within seconds she ________ dropping the stick at my feet with a bark, “________! ”

As I watched my aging dog walk around like a puppy, I knew we had made our decision ________ but when we planned this ________ we realized that it could be one of her last. For the last couple of years, old age had finally begun to ________ energy and strength.

As she ages, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ________ the fact that Mike and I will almost ________   outlive her. And consequently, it feels more important than ever that we should celebrate, rather than ________ the limited time we have left.

1.

A．eyes

B．head

C．heart

D．figure

2.

A．jump

B．kick

C．speak

D．turn

3.

A．examining

B．seizing

C．adoring

D．adopting

4.

A．equip

B．celebrate

C．decorate

D．provide

5.

A．adapted

B．abandoned

C．found

D．exposed

6.

A．home

B．destination

C．hotel

D．exit

7.

A．level

B．fun

C．preference

D．movement

8.

A．update

B．lose

C．change

D．continue

9.

A．bark

B．whisper

C．silence

D．tune

10.

A．teaching

B．sitting

C．playing

D．hiding

11.

A．panel

B．stick

C．ball

D．bone

12.

A．guided

B．rolled

C．pushed

D．threw

13.

A．returned

B．hesitated

C．appeared

D．passed

14.

A．No

B．Sure

C．Again

D．Fine

15.

A．patiently

B．wisely

C．directly

D．hopelessly

16.

A．party

B．match

C．visit

D．trip

17.

A．rob her of

B．warn her of

C．show interest in

D．give way to

18.

A．ensure

B．ignore

C．forget

D．suspect

19.

A．bitterly

B．simply

C．certainly

D．hardly

20.

A．face

B．treasure

C．witness

D．mourn