1 . Fear is something we all experience, especially when setting out on any new undertaking. Failure is one of the most common and most damaging fears that many people struggle with.     1    . You can take a close look at your fear of failure and then work with it to shape your future success. Let’s learn how to move past your fear and to ward your goals.

    2     . When people are mastering a skill or project, failure is a necessary part of the learning process. Embracing failure as a learning experience allows you to see it as a gift, not a punishment or sign of weakness.

Re-evaluate your approach. Often times, when a result doesn’t match our expectations, we are likely to mark the attempt as a failure.     3     . However, if we view our results as more or less effective, with the aim of improvement, we are able to always make positive changes. Studies show that people who are successful usually don’t encounter fewer or more setbacks than people who aren’t. The key is entirely in how you interpret those setbacks. Don’t let them convince you that success is impossible.

Take things slow. Rushing into new ventures without any personal preparation can make things worse.     4     . Don’t push too far outside your comfort zone all at once.

Be kind to yourself. Don’t mock your fears; they are there for a reason. Work with your fears.     5    . The more you learn about why you have these fears and what causes them, the better you can work with them.

A．This is “all or nothing” thinking

B．Learn what doesn’t work or does

C．Recognize failures as learning experiences

D．Try to find steps towards your goals directly

E．Merely avoiding the feeling of fear is not likely

F．Work through your fear or failure at your own pace

G．Treat yourself sympathetically and with understanding

2 . Jaxon Carter, a 6-year-old boy, lost his mother very early. Her passing away left the little boy and his dad in _________. Soon after that, Jaxon had to move to a new _________ to study, which proved to be a great _________ for him.

Jaxon has been an outstanding and _________ student, despite his sadness over losing his mother. Jaxon recently had his graduation ceremony where he _________ a valedictory (告别的) speech. However, a normal speech everyone expected _________ an emotional and heart-breaking one as the boy paid tribute to (致敬) his late mother.

“When I started kindergarten here in August last year, I was a little 5-year-old boy who had lost my beautiful mother a month before. My kindergarten year helped me grow braver, smarter, more kind-hearted, and more _________,” he said in the _________. He thanked his teacher, who he _________ as someone with a “big heart”. “When I was __________, she used to tell me it would be all right.”

Lastly, he dedicated his speech to the person he __________ missed his mother. “I dedicate my speech, good grades, all school awards, and my kindergarten graduation to my beautiful mommy, who I will always __________ and miss so much,” said Jaxon. “I know she will always be with me in my __________.”

The audience __________ him as they were all brought into tears by the boy’s beautiful and heartfelt __________.

1.

A．despair

B．surprise

C．silence

D．secret

2.

A．community

B．home

C．school

D．team

3.

A．aim

B．fit

C．view

D．try

4.

A．wise

B．selfless

C．generous

D．cheerful

5.

A．designed

B．attended

C．delivered

D．watched

6.

A．broke down

B．turned into

C．showed off

D．talked about

7.

A．grateful

B．impressive

C．curious

D．responsible

8.

A．mind

B．meeting

C．program

D．speech

9.

A．remembered

B．imagined

C．described

D．recognized

10.

A．calm

B．sad

C．alone

D．naughty

11.

A．greatly

B．typically

C．rarely

D．nearly

12.

A．tend

B．forgive

C．love

D．inspire

13.

A．heart

B．life

C．family

D．study

14.

A．encouraged

B．touched

C．reached

D．clapped

15.

A．features

B．words

C．behaviors

D．ambitions

3 . Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions where celebrations, being spoiled and positive reflection are all part of the day. Unfortunately, feeling depressed about an approaching birthday, as a person ages, is common. The following may help fight off Birthday Blues.

·Find the best way to celebrate

    1     If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements. On the other hand, doing something on their birthday that they do not enjoy, will make it harder for them to have a good time.

·Keep busy

If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether.     2     Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.

·    3    

It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious.     4     Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind.

·Do something special

However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner.     5    

A．Set a sadness time limit.

B．Turn the sadness into a helpful experience.

C．Allow those feelings to come into their mind.

D．Removing negative thoughts finally pays off.

E．Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly.

F．Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish.

G．Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better.

4 . Tracking daily steps can motivate us to walk more. Tracking sleep can reveal sleep patterns and help improve them. Can tracking our moods make us happier?

There are now many tech ways to log your emotions each day. Fitbit offers mood logging in its stress-management tool. Apps like Daylio focus on mood. The latest big player to enter the competition is Apple. Its latest software updates include a way to log your state of mind.

Why log your mood? Many mental-health professionals say simply being aware of your mental state can identify patterns and improve well-being. When people can see associations between their moods and factors like sleep and exercise, these doctors say, it can be even more powerful. Apple’s push into mental health comes as the country is experiencing a youth mental-health crisis and growing numbers of adults are struggling with depression.

Then you can figure out if you feel better on days when you sleep well or exercise more. After selecting how they feel, people can then choose factors that have the biggest impact on their feelings, like travel or family. The features will be available in the Health app on iPhones and iPads. On the Apple Watch, it’s in the Mindfulness app. Apple device users who track their moods will be able to share the log with their doctors. (Apple says it doesn’t share Health app data with third parties without the user’s permission.)

“When people keep track of emotional changes and see linkages, it can lead them to make changes in their behavior,” says Michelle Craske, a psychology and psychiatry professor at UCLA who has studied the effects of mood tracking.

But some research suggests that people don’t experience lasting benefits because they don’t track often or long enough. “A lot of mood-tracking tools are built on the idea that people would track their mood at least once a day because they’re supposed to identify patterns and triggers (诱因),” said Stephen Schueller, associate professor of psychological science at the University of California, who has studied mood-tracking apps. Schueller and his colleagues found that most people really only track their moods a couple of times a week. However, Schueller said that while there isn’t enough evidence to say definitively that tracking your moods makes you happier, there aren’t any downsides — except the few extra minutes a day on your phone.

1. What motivates Apple to update the mood-tracking software?

A．The growing need for emotion regulation.

B．The fierce tech competition.

C．The global mental-health crisis.

D．The professionals’ advice.

2. Which measure can improve App users’ mental health?

A．Adjusting one’s behavior accordingly.	B．Sharing the record with a doctor.
C．Monitoring one’s exercise habits.	D．Cutting down the screen time.

3. Why is Schueller uncertain about mood-tracking apps’ benefits?

A．Because users don’t record long and often.	B．Because the data can’t be shared.
C．Because extra screen time is harmful.	D．Because the triggers are diverse.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Tips on Keeping a Good Mood	B．Keeping Track of Good Emotions
C．Apple’s Efforts to Make You Happy	D．Tracking Moods, Beneficial or Not

5 . It’s easy to think that a man who’s scaled Mount Everest is fearless. But adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls says nothing could be further from the truth.“    1    and it’s part of my job,” he says. Then how does he deal with fear?   He advises befriending your fear and using it to fuel you. He created the way of S-T-O-P.

S—Stop and step back

    2     — deadlines,difficult conversations, getting out of our social comfort zones, job interviews, etc. Don’t give in to the anxiety of the moment or just act immediately. Think twice before you leap.

T—Take a break

It’s hard to think clearly when you’re in fight-or-flight mode. Take a moment to gain some distance from the situation and get your thinking brain back online.    3    .

O—Observe

In high-stress situations, it’s natural for people to just get super focused on that one thing. But Grylls suggests, “Look at your surroundings.    4    . You’re going to see alternatives and options.” Who’s in your corner? What resources do you have? Make sure you’re on alert (警惕) and getting the full picture.

P—Plan

You’re cool, calm and you’ve collected your resources-it’s time to move ahead. Create a strategic plan of action — or two!     5     .

“The vital elements to surviving in any tough scenario are not tools or food,“ Grylls says, “They are a resourceful spirit and a courageous attitude.”

A．Deep breaths and a concentration practice are a good start

B．And keep moving forward

C．Fear is a huge part of my life

D．I feel sorry for missing the peak

E．You’re going to see escape routes

F．And quietly wait for someone to come

G．We all have those everyday moments of panic

6 . 请以A person I admire 为题，写一篇文章。生活中有许多人值得我们敬佩，他\她可能是伟人，是名人也或者是一名普普通通的人，请选择一个这样的人进行写作。
要求：1.写出这个人的主要事迹。
2. 你敬佩他\她的原因，值得你学习的地方。
注意：1.词数100左右；          
2.表达清晰，语言通顺。
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7 . 假如你是李华，周末学校布置了劳动作业，要求学生选择给父母做一顿饭、洗一次衣服或者打扫家里的卫生。请给你的外国朋友John写一封email，交流你做家务的体会。内容要点如下：
1. 完成的情况；
2.父母的评价；
3. 其他。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear John,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . Teen anger takes many forms. What we can see is the expression of it — the behavior. Teenagers will continue their behavior, until they decide to find out the roots (根源) of their anger, which is usually caused by something going on in a teen’s life.

Teen anger can be a frightening feeling, which can destroy lives and relationships, hurt others, affect (影响) health, and cloud futures. But there is a positive aspect, as it can show that a problem exists and can help us face our issues.

Teenager face a lot of emotional (情感的) issues during this period of development. They’re faced with doubts of identity, relationships, and independence. The relationship between teens and their parents is also changing as teens become more and more independent. This can bring about anger for both parents and teens.

So what can teens and parents do? Listen to your teen and focus on feelings. Try to understand the situation from his or her opinion. Blaming (责备) only builds up more walls and ends all communication. Tell them how you feel, stick to facts, and deal with the present moment. Show that you care and show your love. Remember that anger is the feeling and behavior is the choice. Unless we work to change our own behavior, we cannot help another change their behavior.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about teen anger?

A．Teenagers show the anger in many forms.

B．Teen anger can’t show that a problem exists.

C．Teen anger can destroy lives and relationships.

D．Teenagers face emotional issues when growing.

2. What should parents do according to the last paragraph?

A．Listen to their children.	B．Focus on children’s mistakes.
C．End all communication.	D．Deal with the past moment.

3. What doubts are teenagers faced with?

A．Classmates and homework.	B．Relationships and health.
C．Identity and independence.	D．Communication and study.

4. Which is the best title of the text?

A．How to Describe Teen Anger?	B．How to Deal with Teen Anger?
C．How to Be Good Parents?	D．How to Communicate with Parents?

9 . Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything? Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness?     1    

Feel disconnected from everything.

People experiencing exhaustion most commonly don’t feel like themselves anymore, don’t feel engaged by anything and constantly struggle with the sense of helplessness and inability to take back control of their lives.

Used to be motivated and passionate.

A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about.     2     And even hate doing anything because of how much they overworked themselves.

Become moody and annoyed.

Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry?     3     If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.

    4    

One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.

Changes happen gradually.

Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety.     5    

A．Ignore your self-care.

B．Focus on warning signs.

C．Do you often feel emotionally out of control?

D．So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.

E．But the lazy people don’t ever devote themselves to things.

F．However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.

G．Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.

10 . How to Overcome Fear

Everyone experiences fear sometimes. Fear can actually help keep you safe by alerting you to potentially dangerous situations.     1     . Fortunately, there are things you can do to address your fears and minimize the impact it has on you.

    2    . It is quite normal to fear. However, when fears begin to take over your life and affect your functioning, they become a problem. Reflect on your fears and notice how much they affect your life.

Realize that it’s okay to have fears. Fear is an adaptive function that prolongs our lives. Fear triggers a “fight-or-flight” response, which readies our bodies to take action in order to protect ourselves.

Understand your triggers. Is it something obvious, like the sight of a snake on a trail? Figure out everything that triggers your fear.     3    .

Imagine the outcome you desire. Now that you better understand your fear, think about what exactly you want to change.     4    . How do you feel?

Practice engaging with the fear. The power to label your emotions is beneficial for self-understanding and emotional intelligence.

Make your fear a source of fascination. Try to re-frame your fear in a positive light and acknowledge the thrill it can offer. When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life.     5    . Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn.

A．However, there are times when fear runs overwhelming and disturbs your daily life

B．Start seeing fear as an opportunity

C．Recognize when fears become overwhelming

D．The more you can know about your fear, the better

E．Think about yourself experiencing life without your fear

F．Figure out exactly what power your fear has over your mind and behavior

G．Acknowledge what comes up with no attachment to “good” or “bad”