1 . Are you constantly saying words like “I am so tired”, “my mind is so exhausted”, “I need to take a break”, and “I am unable to handle the pressure anymore” and so on. At this moment you start thinking that you need more time to rest.
Energy is not just a physical concept.
Affirmations (肯定) are positive phrases that can help you deal with negative thoughts and emotions. In addition, they assist you in visualizing the desired outcome and reprogram your mind.
Now, how can positive affirmations be useful? First, you need to identify the negative thoughts that you need to get rid of. You have to be very clear about what you want.
Start practicing these affirmations every day.
A.Never skip the session. |
B.It is rather a state of mind |
C.You’d better not slow down once you begin. |
D.The key to staying energetic lies in your mind. |
E.Then you can prepare a list of positive energy affirmations that best suit you. |
F.It is a crucial step for you to make full use of positive affirmations. |
G.These are the negative thoughts in your mind that are a barrier to your growth and energy. |
A.Excited. | B.Exhausted. | C.Bored. | D.Dissatisfied. |
1.已安全到家,对他们的帮助表示感谢;
2.谈谈在美国期间的感受;
3.希望保持联系。
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
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Yours,
Li Ming
4 . We have all heard that if you talk to yourself, you’re crazy,
My first exposure to positive self-talk was reading The Little Engine That Could. Do you remember that book from your childhood? While trying to make it up a big hill, the little engine keeps saying to himself, “I think I can, I think I can.” And of course, he makes it.
Positive self-talk is one of the most valuable tools you can use to keep yourself physically and mentally balanced. Many Olympic and professional athletes use it every time they practice or compete.
Positive self-talk can also help you calm down from anxiety and feel less sad. There was a period of time when I felt upset. Every morning, I woke up and said to myself, “Hi, Barton. You’re going to have a good day today.”
A.In fact, that’s not always the case. |
B.Much to my surprise, I was just fine |
C.It’s a valuable lesson for us to learn and remember. |
D.Instead, there are several different types of self-talk. |
E.You know, I was programming my brain to feel good. |
F.When it comes to positive self-talk, the simpler, the better. |
G.That was an opportunity for me to try something challenging. |
5 . Ways to Embrace Solitude (独处)
For many, being alone is something they shy away from because it’s like loneliness. But loneliness and solitude are not the same.
Psychologists even consider solitude as important as relationships and view the ability to be alone as a sign of healthy emotional development.
Enjoy solitary activities
People who enjoy solitude find satisfaction and meaning when getting absorbed in a hobby, reading for pleasure, or getting out in nature. They rarely experience boredom when they’re alone and genuinely enjoy themselves while doing something interesting.
In solitude, buried feelings, memories, or problems can surface. Rather than avoid being discouraged by them, you can learn to engage in the regulation with curiosity, using the private time to explore your feelings without judgment. Accepting and expressing them safely helps you self-regulate and release stress.
Be self-reflective
People who enjoy solitude are willing to self-reflect.
Know when to exit solitude
A.Protect your privacy |
B.Feel and regulate your emotions |
C.They prefer listening to solitude signals |
D.Break your solitude and turn for support |
E.The former is marked by negative feelings |
F.There are skills associated with its capacity |
G.They spend time considering behavior patterns |
6 . WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses (量) — has several benefits.
·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose.
When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline (肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose (changed into energy).
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·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more”? Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.
Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run.
A.Fear helps you succeed. |
B.“Later” is never ensured. |
C.Fear allows you to live life to the fullest. |
D.They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving. |
E.And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered. |
F.Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation. |
G.Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear. |
7 . Jaxon Carter, a 6-year-old boy, lost his mother very early. Her passing away left the little boy and his dad in
Jaxon has been an outstanding and
“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
Lastly, he dedicated his speech to the person he
The audience
A.despair | B.surprise | C.silence | D.secret |
A.community | B.home | C.school | D.team |
A.aim | B.fit | C.view | D.try |
A.wise | B.selfless | C.generous | D.cheerful |
A.designed | B.attended | C.delivered | D.watched |
A.broke down | B.turned into | C.showed off | D.talked about |
A.grateful | B.impressive | C.curious | D.responsible |
A.mind | B.meeting | C.program | D.speech |
A.remembered | B.imagined | C.described | D.recognized |
A.calm | B.sad | C.alone | D.naughty |
A.greatly | B.typically | C.rarely | D.nearly |
A.tend | B.forgive | C.love | D.inspire |
A.heart | B.life | C.family | D.study |
A.encouraged | B.touched | C.reached | D.clapped |
A.features | B.words | C.behaviors | D.ambitions |
Jack was a bright and curious child, always eager to learn new things and explore the mysterious world about science. However, he often found himself in disagreement with his mother. His mother was always busy with her work and she didn’t have enough time to learn about his interests and passions.
One day, Jack came home from school feeling particularly excited. He just found a sci-fi book about an adventure on the moon. Upon arriving at home, he couldn’t tear himself away from the book. He read and read until it was dark. Having finished reading it, he couldn’t wait to share it with his mother, only to be told that he should focus on more practical subjects like math and history, which would help him get into a good college and have a successful career.
Jack couldn’t understand why his mother didn’t see the value in what he was doing. He felt that she was holding him back and not allowing him to pursue his true interests. “Why can’t you see how important this is to me?” Jack asked his mother angrily. “I’m never going to be happy if I have to spend my life doing things that I show no interest in just because they are practical or make you proud.”
The once peaceful home was filled with tension and anger. His mother’s voice grew louder as she shouted, “You can’t just do whatever you want! You should be responsible for your future!” Jack, fueled by his own frustration, shot back, “I am tired of you always telling me what to do! I am not a child anymore! You only care about your own feeling! You never thought about my feeling!” They were so caught up in their own anger and hurt that they failed to see how their words and actions were affecting each other.
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Jack rushed into his bedroom and locked the door heavily.
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When Jack heard his mother’s words, regretful tears rolled down his face.
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9 . Tiffany Hammond and her son Aidan communicate in some familiar ways, like hand gestures and body language. But when Aidan wants to
Aidan is autistic (患孤独症的) and does not speak, so when his mom asks
“Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening. There’s a
Hammond also wrote about the
In an interview, Hammond said, “I want to
A.express | B.enjoy | C.persuade | D.change |
A.chances | B.questions | C.roles | D.fantasies |
A.imply | B.inquire | C.understand | D.bother |
A.saying | B.witness | C.cheat | D.comment |
A.pushed | B.elected | C.warned | D.begged |
A.avoid | B.represent | C.ignore | D.refuse |
A.necessary | B.cold | C.different | D.equal |
A.daily | B.weekly | C.monthly | D.yearly |
A.cover | B.significance | C.price | D.time |
A.imagine | B.notice | C.defeat | D.achieve |
A.record | B.teach | C.doubt | D.celebrate |
A.nervous | B.strange | C.dangerous | D.hopeful |
A.create | B.organize | C.share | D.build |
A.look for | B.pick up | C.stare at | D.serve as |
A.Immediately | B.Fortunately | C.Actually | D.Finally |
“Daddy, I have something to tell you. I wanted to ask your permission to go to America.” I didn’t finish my speech as he shouted, “No!” “But why? What…”, I replied. “If this all is about money, then you may not worry, I got a scholarship …”
I didn’t know what to do. I felt a warm tear running down my cheek. I thought there would be no problem because he always knew how much I dreamt about studying abroad. I was so angry and said: “But why do I have to ask your permission? I am already 18 and I’m not a kid anymore. You can’t tell me what is right and what is wrong.”
I shut the door so hard that it staggered. I was so disappointed that all these years he couldn’t see what I was doing. The tears were flowing on their own. I realized how much my love for dad was, however, I just could not stay at my hometown anymore.
I left home and my eyes were full of anger and tears. I didn’t know what to do and what to expect, but I decided to go far away from home and start creating my dream life. I took a bus and went to the airport.
I closed my eyes and felt that something was wrong. Everything was so silent when suddenly I heard my phone ringing. It was a nurse from the local hospital:
“Hello! Are you the daughter of Kuat?”, she asked. “Your dad has had a heart attack and he’s in a coma now. The situation’s serious. We want you …”
I wasn’t listening to her anymore. Tears were flowing and I started to choke when all of a sudden I heard a man’s voice and opened my eyes. I realized that it was a nightmare.
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I started searching for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice.
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