1 . It comes in waves. These are not calming waves, with their consistent slapping of the shore, and seafoam coasting over the rocks and sand. These are whipping waves, ones that crush sandcastles and soak the beach in its toxic waters.

It’s that feeling of embarrassment, sitting in class and tunneling down through everything you’ve ever done wrong before — on your anxious bench — wondering when someone will make a time machine. Maybe those thoughts consist of something embarrassing you said as a kid. Or that one time someone caught you dancing in a public bathroom. But what about the other way around? Do you look back and laugh at them and their actions? Do you even remember that or is it just a side detail in your mind?

All of these things re late to“respectable manners”, disciplining your actions, and dulling happiness. It doesn’t focus or highlight growth. Instead, it tears down joy allowing for self-ridicule. If you allow growth and happiness for those other people, why don’t you deserve it for yourself?

Embarrassment is a lighter shade of shame — a shame formed from the perception of others and what opinions they might have. It all comes down to society: the boiling pot of expectations placed upon us. The perfection — an expectation that seems to grow with each year that passes — riddles its waters. But does it matter that much? Should we dull happiness when it’s a moment of minor importance? Then we’re left to question what we should be embarrassed about, what embarrassment is, and why it happens.

Embarrassment and happiness don’t work together; they are the opposites of each other. Unfortunately, we can’t choose our emotions, but we can choose how we live and how we think of others. Thinking back on embarrassing memories, how many of them are of other people? Probably few to none. It’s the same way for everyone else. We are all living our own little lives. No one else can remember that embarrassing moment you dwell on every night, so why should you?

1. What’s the function of paragraph 1?

A．To describe a natural phenomenon.

B．To picture embarrassment in waves.

C．To introduce the topic with a vivid figure of speech.

D．To launch a debate against the feeling of embarrassment.

2. Which of the following is basically to blame for people’s constant embarrassment?

A．Unrealistic time machine.	B．Demanding social expectations.
C．A face-saving sense of self-discipline.	D．Top priority on growth and happiness.

3. What can be learned from the passage about embarrassment?

A．It is opposed to happiness.	B．It can be controlled out of question.
C．It is seen as slightly shameful.	D．It must be remembered by other people.

4. Which of the following sentences agrees with the author’s opinion?

A．Awkwardness is a stepping stone.

B．Joy flowers when embarrassment fades.

C．Embrace embarrassment, and enhance growth.

D．In the dance of life, awkward moments make the music.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman look now?

A．Tired.

B．Upset.

C．Excited.

2. What does the woman think of Linda?

A．Intelligent and pretty.

B．Popular and lovely.

C．Hard-working and smart.

3. What’s the weather probably like now?

A．Cloudy.

B．Sunny.

C．Rainy.

4. What will the man probably do next?

A．Borrow some books.

B．Study with the woman.

C．Return to the teaching building.

3 . 假定你班将举行一次以“Self-confidence”为主题的英语班会。请你准备一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1.你的观点或看法；2.如何建立和增强自信。
注意：1.开头已给出；   2.写作词数应为80左右。

Good morning, boys and girls!

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4 . Life can be busy or stressful at times. Usually, we forget how important it is to listen ourselves.     1    .

Sparing room for good things in your life

Life gets much simpler and more enjoyable when you clear your physical and emotional bad things. And there’s so much you can let go of in life without losing a thing. It’s called growth.     2    . You cannot discover new oceans unless you build up enough courage to lose sight of the old.

Putting your purpose and passion (热情) into the things you do

    3    . So learn to believe in your heart that you’re meant to live each day full of purpose and passion—that every moment is worthy in its own way. Too often we wait because we think we need to “find” something new or different to be fond of. But that’s not true. If you want more passion in your life right now, act accordingly right now. Put your whole heart into the things you do.     4    , but the chance right in front of you. Not into tomorrow’s tasks, but today’s tasks. Not into tomorrow’s run, but today’s run.

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All the small things make a big difference. Every step is important. Life isn’t about a single moment of great success. It’s about the trials and errors (试错) that slowly get you there—the sweat, tears, and all the small things you do on a day-to-day basis. They all matter in the end—every step, every regret and every decision.

A．Choosing to start today

B．Not into tomorrow’s chances

C．Remembering that every step matters

D．Letting go of the old makes way for the new

E．So what you need to remember most right now is to share

F．Purpose is the reason you journey and passion is the fire that lights your way

G．Here below are some things in life that you have to keep on doing to change that

5 . 每年的 12 月 5日是国际志愿者日(International Volunteer Day)。作为校志愿者协会(School Volunteer Association)主席，请你用英语在志愿者日发表国旗下讲话，内容包括：

1. 向校志愿者表示感谢；

2. 志愿服务的好处；

3. 发出呼吁。

注意: 1. 词数 80 左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear teachers and schoolmates,

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6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

“He is a fool who cannot be angry, but he is really a wise man     1     won’t.” The habit of keeping pleasant is indeed better     2     an income of a million dollars a year. The life without cheerfulness is like the severe winter without     3     sun. We all love cheerful company,     4     we tend to forget that cheerfulness is a habit which can be developed by all.

We find     5     very difficult to be happy when we are in sorrow. It requires great courage. We should never forget that to be cheerful when it is not easy shows greatness. Thorns(荆棘) may be in     6     (we) way, but how happy the conqueror’s(征服者) song is!

The perfection of cheerfulness     7     (lie) in the happy frame of mind(愉悦的心情). It is displayed in good temper and kind behavior. It comes     8     (main) from personal goodness and from belief in the goodness of others. It can make people see the glory in the grass and the sunshine on the flower. It encourages happy thoughts, and lives in an atmosphere of peace. It costs nothing, and yet it is     9     (value). It blesses its possessor(祝福它的拥有者) and affords a large measure of enjoyment to others. To light up others’ heart, one’s own heart must     10     (light) first.

7 . I am an anxious traveller. I arrive at airports and train stations extra early. I double-check all of my documents, feeling a tightness in my jaw and a slight clench in my stomach until I’ve arrived where I’m going. I used to feel bad about it, seeing it as absurd and weak. However, I’ve learned to respect my tendency to be cautious.

Recently, I was driving along a rural road at the start of a long trip that would mainly be on a large motorway. I began feeling that something could go wrong. What if I run out of petrol? I worried, even though I still had plenty. So when I spied a petrol station just before the road I was going to take onto the motorway, I decided to fill up. Just in case. And that’s when I discovered that one of my front tyres was flat. If I’d overpowered my unease, talked down my anxiety, the tyre would have blown at speed on the motorway. My urge to plan ahead even though it wasn’t strictly necessary saved me from a potentially catastrophic scenario.

A growing number of psychologists and neuroscientists agree anxiety and other negative feelings have a role to play in our lives. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, who recently published Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You, thinks our culture goes overboard in demonising(妖魔化) difficult emotions. She knows what it’s like to get overwhelmed by anxiety. “I remember a period at work when there was a lot going on. Worries kept waking me up at 4 am. It was like a yucky cloud of free-floating anxiety,” she says.

Instead of trying to repress this uneasy feeling, however, Dennis Tiwary leaned into it. She recognized the niggling thing, gave it space and learned from it. Finally she wrote down two or three things she could do to address it. The next morning, she felt calmer.

1. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 1?

A．He carries the wrong documents carelessly.

B．He is anxious about missing his flights or trains.

C．He feels ashamed about his tendency to be too careful now.

D．He enjoys spending extra time at airports and train stations.

2. What did the author find when he decided to fill up?

A．The gas was used up.	B．His unease disappeared.
C．He was caught in a crash.	D．Something was wrong with his car.

3. What is Dennis Tiwary’s opinion about difficult emotions?

A．They should be ignored.	B．They are crucial to success.
C．They can be beneficial to our lives.	D．They are disturbing and evil.

4. How did Dennis Tiwary deal with her anxiety?

A．She sought professional help and solved her anxiety.

B．She rejected being anxious and focused on her work.

C．She embraced her anxiety and tried her best to face it.

D．She was immersed in pain and resigned to calm down.

8 . It makes the world go round. It teaches lessons, makes people feel warm, and sometimes causes pain.     1     That’s right — we’re talking about the knee shaking, palm sweating, heart pounding feeling of love!

There are many types of love. Most people feel love for members of their family—this long-term connection is often called attachment. They may feel this same emotion toward friends or even pets.     2     These feelings are quite different from those people feel for family and friends. Sometimes, these initial feelings grow into long-term love similar to that felt in families.

Why do people feel love? Many experts believe it’s rooted in survival. After all, most people first feel love for family members or caretakers.     3     Especially for children, this is a major advantage for survival. Later in life, when people start to love romantic partners, this is driven by similar needs.

    4     It can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Spending time with loved ones can also lead to a longer lifespan. In fact, close family and community relationships is one factor that may help people live longer.

With all this talk about love, maybe someone, you care about is on your mind. How can you show someone you love them? There are plenty of ways! You can convey love by showing appreciation, giving praises, and being a good listener. Sharing, doing small favors, or giving a hug can also show a person you care.     5     If you care about someone, tell them so. Making a card or writing them a letter can also be great ways to share love. If you’re not sure what to do, just ask yourself: What actions make you feel loved?

A．Of course, words work just fine, too!

B．Many people say it’s all they need in life.

C．Seeing someone you love can cause increased heart rate.

D．Families and close friends take care of and protect each other.

E．Scientists have found that love may also have several health benefits.

F．A different type of love exists between romantic couples and life partners.

G．That may explain why people in love sometimes describe less desire to eat or sleep!

9 . Anger is a natural human emotion. Frequent feelings of anger have been linked to higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, depression and difficulty sleeping. Fortunately, you can learn to understand, process, and release your anger in healthy ways.

Develop an “anger plan”. Because it can be very hard to come up with ways to reduce your anger in the heat of the moment, try coming up with an advance plan to help you calm yourself in the event that you get angry.     1    

Restructure your thinking. Cognitive (认知的) restructuring can help you experience anger less frequently.     2     Changing the way you think about your experiences and goals can help you both avoid feeling angry in the first place and manage your anger when you do experience it.

    3     It’s easy to assume that your first impression of a situation or experience is the “right” one, and it can be very difficult to give up the idea that there is an objective truth to every situation. However, being more flexible with how you approach experiences and events will help you react with less anger to them.

Get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can do a variety of damages to your body, including causing physical stress and increasing your risk of developing a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety.     4     Sleep experts recommend that the average adult get an average of at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night.

Share your experiences with the person who angered you. For example, if someone hurt your feelings by ignoring you at a party, calmly talking to that person and explaining why you felt hurt may help them understand how their behaviour affected you. It may also help you feel more in control of the situation.     5     Always use non violent communication when interacting with others.

A．Approach situations with flexibility.

B．Anger can cause a variety of physical problems.

C．Be as direct and clear as possible about your desires and needs.

D．Poor sleep or too little sleep can also cause anger or mood swings.

E．Anger often leads to overstating your response to events or experiences.

F．Having this plan in mind will help you manage your anger productively.

G．It’s vital to wait until you’ve processed your anger to talk with the other person.

10 . 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