1 . How do you feel about exams? Is it the one thing you dread or an experience you relish because it’s your time to shine? Every year, many young people sit exams and whether they love or loathe them, most of them will face some anxiety in the lead up to the big day.

If you’re anxious about your exams, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It might seem like a stressful time when the pressure is onto pass that all-important test but take a deep breath and absorb some good advice from people who’ve been through the same experience as you.

Eating the right food can feed your brain and keep you alert. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends making breakfast the most important meal of the day. She recommends eating energy-giving oats and eggs, which contain a nutrient called choline - thought to help cognitive performance and improve memory as we age. And don’t forget to drink lots of water to keep you hydrated - some research even suggests students who take water into the exam hall may even improve their grades.

One thing I know I always need is a good night’s sleep to help me work and think better the next day and that’s what’s recommended for anyone preparing for their exams. If you get good sleep your memory is better and that means you can retain the information you have revised. And it’s good to wind down before bedtime too - no watching TV or chatting on social media!

A good way to reduce your stress is to write down your anxieties. This is something that Lisa Artis from the Sleep Council recommends because it can ‘free your mind’. She also says sitting on your bed when you’re cramming is not a good idea because then you associate that place with stress. Revising for exams can also sometimes seem relentless, so it’s good to take breaks and reward yourself will a small treat, like a cake or a quick run around the block. There comes a point when your brain can’t absorb any more information so you’ll also need to know when to stop.

But if all this talk about revising and exams is still stressing you out, be assured that there are some people who will always be more on edge than you: your parents! They’re there to support you but they’ll be biting their fingernails, worrying about you and the final results. So maybe you need to give them some advice - chill out, everything will be ok!

1. which can be the best title for the text?

A．eating a balanced diet before exams

B．having a good sleep before exams

C．dealing with exam stress properly

D．never worry about my study, parents

2. what can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．we should make breakfast by ourselves instead of eating out

B．eating the night food can contribute to a longer life

C．we’d better drink some water while taking exams

D．Most of us usually think little of breakfast

3. Which is not as advisable way for an examinee according to the passage?

A．feeling at ease with your exam

B．revising on your bed before an exam

C．going out for a run in the neighborhood

D．turning to some students with the same experience

4. The underlined phrase “chill out” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______?

A．calm down

B．leave me alone

C．have a good sleep

D．take a deep breath

2 . Everyone wants to be happy.     1     You must find it in your journey on your own and decide what it is that makes you happy. Therefore, you are the one to light it up and spark it. To give you more happiness, I have provided several habits that you can work on to live an inspiring life that will change you and those around you forever.

See the light in all situations. There’s a bright side to everything.     2     But when it hides from the clouds, remember that you are the one that lights up the sky even brighter than the stars.

Stop comparing yourself with others. Comparing yourself to others is a waste of who you are.     3     There is no one in this world that is exactly like you. You have many special qualities that can’t be compared to others. Be yourself and keep at it.

    4    Who are the people in your life that is important to you? Does the person bring the best out of you? Spend time with these people. It’s worth it.

Be confident. Your confidence can uplift your mood. Whether it’s your posture, smile, eye contact, or voice, work on it and you will not only feel better but be better. Write yourself five things that you love about yourself and put it on your wall or read it every morning you wake up.     5    

You really are the one who can make this world better. As you work on all these steps to become happier, you will see the world a lot better than it used to be.

A．Just be yourself.

B．It can really count.

C．On the darkest of days, the moon still shines.

D．Spend time with people that make you better.

E．What makes you feel like you’re flying in the sky?

F．However, happiness doesn’t come to you naturally.

G．You can create your own happiness and spread it to others.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine.” In troubling times, good humour is in need more than ever. Doctors and medical staff are including it in     1     (they)care treatments. One product of this kind is the healthcare clown around the globe. There is even     2     organization that sets standards. The European Federation of Healthcare Clown Organizations     3     (found)in 2011. It says, “Healthcare clowns,     4     make contact through humour, bring moments of happiness to children and some adults with illness or special needs.”

After a COVID-19 ward opened in Jerusalem, one healthcare clown decided to help patients by     5     (use)her humour. She wanted to reduce the patients’     6     (anxious)and improve their health. She enjoyed working alongside doctors and said, “     7     (obvious), the doctors take care of the body and we come in and take care of the soul.”

Healthcare clowns are carefully chosen. Professional     8     (performer)have to receive special training before working with children in the healthcare environment. “I can see up close the effect the clowns have     9     sick children. I could not see a world without them. It’s necessary for the public     10     (realize)the role of healthcare clowns,” a doctor said.

4 .

Awesome Achievement Your college graduation Fills us with love and pride. We always knew that you could do Whatever you really tried. It’s a long and challenging journey To get a college degree, But you wouldn’t quit it, you just went and did it, And we’re beaming affectionately. Your achievement is awesome, my kid; You’ve worked hard and you’ve passed the test. We love you so, and we want you to know, We think you’re the very best! By Joanna

_______________________ Mom, from the time I was really young, I realized I had someone… you, who always protected me, who was always there for me no matter what. You taught me to do the right thing, even when it was hard to do. You took care of me when I was sick, and your love helped make me well. You had rules, and I learned that when I obeyed them, my life was simpler, better, richer. You were and are the guiding light of my life. My heart is filled with love for you, my teacher, my friend, my mother. By Karl

1. Where are the two poems taken from?

A．A website for school curricula (课程).

B．A website for kids reading.

C．A website for advice.

D．A website for learning tips.

2. What does Joanna show in her poem?

A．Her great pride in her son’s graduation.

B．Her gratitude to her mom after her graduation.

C．Her son’s happiness in passing the final exams.

D．Her joy in the hard and challenging journey.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for Karl’s work?

A．My Guiding Light.	B．When I Was Young.
C．No Matter What.	D．The Rules to Follow.

5 . The human mind suffers from a lot of stress and anxiety in daily life. There are many sounds that can help the people to concentrate on current situation or matters.     1     The following is the best relaxing music to improve your concentration.

Classical music is music played with instruments including orchestra, sitar, etc.     2     It is best for introverts (内向的人) as well as for the people who want to focus on their studies and want to be quiet.

Spa music is the music that is used in spa centers. This music has special slow beats which arouse the relaxing cells. It feels relaxing and good to the mind and ear. These sounds are used as a soul spa therapy in many countries.

    3     Sounds of whispering grass, the hustle of leaves, the humming of birds, sound of the raindrop, a cool breeze, a wind, etc. These sounds greatly affect the ability to do work and provide relaxation to mind and soul.

Electrical music is also instrumental music, but it is different from classical. Classical is Sufi music. On the other hand, this music is produced with the help of new digital instruments and devices.     4     Mostly, it is composed of beats or instrumental sounds.

These mentioned sounds are those few that help the people to rebuild their concentration.     5     Some introverts like slow and rhythmic music while some like sounds with lyrics (歌词). Hence, it depends on the mental ability and nature of the people.

A．This music has no or fewer lyrics.

B．Nature beat consists of natural sounds.

C．Most of the music have unknown original authors.

D．Music isn’t just a means of entertaining ourselves.

E．The selection of music varies from person to person.

F．This music is also related to the soul of religious music.

G．So many people do music therapy to stabilize their minds.

6 . Everybody experiences self-doubt from time to time. When feelings of self-doubt last for long periods, however, you may have low self-esteem. Low self-esteem is used to describe someone with a negative view of oneself, feelings of worthlessness. Generally people fall on a continuum from low to high self-esteem.    1    

Fortunately, low self-esteem doesn’t have to be permanent. Recognizing symptoms of low self-esteem, understanding its causes and learning steps to overcome it can go a long way toward making you feeling worthy and confident.

What Causes Low Self-Esteem?

Low self-esteem can have many triggers and begin at any time in life. Some experts say low self- esteem is more the result of negative experiences.    2     Although it seems that our emotions and motivations result directly from the events and circumstances we encounter, they are instead reactions to our self-talk.

Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem

Poor self-esteem can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior. Sometimes these signs can be more apparent, but in some cases that can be much more subtle. Some common signs of low self-esteem are outlined below.

Poor confidence.

Negative social comparison.

    3    

Trying to please others.

Trouble accepting positive feedback.

Ways to Build Self-Esteem

You can build self-esteem with many techniques. Here are some to get you started.

Write down your definition of worth.    4     When we use general phrases, it’s easy to say we don’t feel good, because we can’t even truly define what we’re saying. Furthermore, make sure that the worth is coming from a healthy place. If all of our worth is coming from a source like how many followers we have on social media, that’s not healthy.

    5     A path to self-acceptance is often a long one and has many peaks and valleys. It takes effort and adaptation. It also requires us to be mindful in our interactions with ourselves and our world around us.

A．Be specific.

B．Set more realistic goals.

C．Friends serve as a mirror for one’s image.

D．Being quiet or withdrawn in group settings.

E．Others say it comes from a critical inner voice.

F．Don’t beat yourself up if change doesn’t happen overnight.

G．This can vary from day to day and from situation to situation.

7 . Picture this: you’re between video meetings, and skimming your social media. Headlines like “Death rate continues to rise”, and “COVID-19 may cause long-term health risks” flash across your screen. Your mood takes a dive, but you can’t stop.

If this rings true for you, you’re not alone. Research on the effects of bad news on mood suggests exposure to negative COVID news is likely to be harmful to our stable emotion. For instance, one study conducted in March 2020 involving more than 6,000 Americans found that the more time participants spent consuming COVID news in a day, the unhappier they felt.

To find out more, researchers conducted a study where they showed hundreds of people real-world content on either Twitter or YouTube for two to four minutes. The Twitter feeds and YouTube videos featured either general news about COVID, or news about kindness during COVID. Researchers then measured these participants’ moods using a questionnaire, and compared their moods with participants who did not engage with any content at all.

The result was shocking. People who were shown general COVID-related news experienced lower moods than people who were shown nothing at all. Meanwhile, people who were shown COVID news stories involving acts of kindness didn’t experience the same decline in mood, but also didn’t gain the boost in mood they’d predicted.

These findings suggest that spending as little as two to four minutes consuming negative news about COVID-19 can have a harmful impact on our mood. Although researchers didn’t see an improvement in mood among participants who were shown positive news stories involving acts of kindness, this may be because the stories were still related to COVID. In other researches, positive news stories have been associated with improvements in mood.

So what can we do to look after ourselves, and make our time on social media more pleasant? One option is to delete our social media accounts altogether. Figures show almost half of Facebook users in the UK and the US considered leaving the platform in 2020. Or it may be more realistic to seek out or spread content that makes you happy. This may be images of cute kittens, beautiful landscapes, delicious food videos or something else.

1. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the research?

A．The conclusion.

B．The reason.

C．The procedure.

D．The problem.

2. What news on smart phones can better our mood according to the text?

A．A brave Chinese teacher saved a drowning boy.	B．Japanese volcanic eruption killed many people.
C．A big fire broke out in French St Paul’s Cathedral.	D．Beijing Olympic Committee held a press conference.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．People feel negative because of the news online.

B．Positive stories greatly improved participants’ mood.

C．Research shows COVID news may make people feel sad.

D．50% of the Facebook users have stopped using Facebook.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．COVID-19 and Health Risks	B．Proper Ways to Use Social Media
C．Social Media’s Effect on Our Mood	D．Virtual Social Media and Real World

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man looking for Jennifer?

A．To apologize to her.

B．To give her some curtains.

C．To talk about a project with her.

2. Where does Jennifer always stay at this moment?

A．In her office.

B．In the canteen.

C．In the meeting room.

3. Who might the woman be?

A．A waitress in a canteen.

B．A worker in a company.

C．A salesperson in a clothing store.

4. What is the man going to do after work?

A．Go to Jennifer’s house.

B．Buy something in a mall.

C．Meet some clients.

9 . 我们除了感谢他人，也应该感谢自己。在高中生活即将结束之际，请根据自身的情况，给自己写一封感谢信，看到美好的自己和更美好的未来。
注意：
1.词数应为80左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已经给出。
Dear Self,

I’m writing to express my thanks to you.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Self

10 . After his father was sent to the hospital, Desouvre fell into a great anxiety. So he did the one thing to calm himself: He wrote. Over the next few weeks, Desouvre filled several notebooks, writing about his worry as well as his happy memories with his dad.     1     It is referred to as “expressive writing.” People who do this, recording their deepest thoughts and feelings, often show mental and physical health.

Expressive writing works because it allows you to make meaning out of a painful experience. Recognizing that something is bothering you is an important first step.     2     It allows you to take careful thought and keep a sense of control.

    3     The more you avoid a problem, the more trouble you will have with it. That’s because you create a circle of fear and anxiety, which increases negative emotions. Of course, to face emotion is more than thinking or talking about it, which can lead you to get lost in your emotions. On the contrary, writing can discourage the neural (神经的) instant activity in the threat area of the brain.     4    

Expressive writing can result in lower depressive symptoms (症状), greater positive mood, and a good appreciation for life. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar, and don’t share your writing with anyone.     5     The goal of the expressive writing is to find a true meaning in an unsettling event.

A．Writing causes your anxiety.

B．But do dig deep into your feelings.

C．Expressive writing has become a popular major.

D．It forces you to avoid getting lost in your emotions.

E．Writing such a difficult situation helped him to face his fear.

F．Expressive writing is powerful for the people unwilling to face emotions.

G．And then translating it into words leads you to organize your thoughts.