1 . 根据汉语提示完成短文

Being a sensitive girl, Helen     1     (不能忍受在陌生环境中的孤独). Heavy study pressures further fueled her dilemma. Not knowing how to release her emotions,     2     (她正经历着一段痛苦的时光) and she was seized by extreme sorrow.     3     (她渴望摆脱这种令人窒息的境况). Luckily, the monitor’s care and support sustained her through the difficult period. Gradually, Helen restored her confidence,     4     (下定决心不向任何困难屈服). Her inner loneliness finally melted away, a happy smile brightening her face.

2 . Paul Ekman(2003), a leading researcher on the study of human emotions and expression, posits that there are six basic human emotions found throughout the world, across gender, age and culture. These include: anger, disgust, fear, joy, sadness, and surprise. Another theorist, Izzard, argues that we have ten basic emotions including: anger, contempt, distress, fear, guilt, interest, joy, shame and surprise.     1    However, these are the most robust.

So for those of us who can, and do, feel emotions on a regular basis, what impact do they have on our life, our thinking, behaviours and overall well-being and why do we have them in the first place? Well, the evolutionary benefits of negative emotions are clear: they narrow our thought-action repertoires (储备)(or, simply speaking, what we think about and the range of actions we are engaged in)to those that best promoted our ancestors’ survival in life-threatening situations.     2    Thus, fear makes us want to run, and anger makes us want to thrash out (打击) at the aggressor.

The human brain’s ability to hone in one real or potential danger is a left-over by-product of evolutionary and adaptive tendencies.     3    Thousands of years ago, people survived if they were able to selectively attend to danger or dangerous situations that could lead to extinction of their genetic line. Although once useful, this selectivity can lead us to narrow in consciously on what is wrong, rather than what is right with ourselves and the world around us. However, recent studies have shown that people who score high on self-reported experiences of positive emotions have an attention bias toward positive information(Strauss and Allen, 2006).

But what use are positive emotions and do they have any action repertoires?     4    Fredrickson started work on her groundbreaking and widely accepted theory of the broaden-and-build functions of positive emotions in the early 1990s. Her research, in several laboratory-controlled experiments, has demonstrated that positive emotions broaden our thought-action repertoires, undo negative emotions and build resilience.

A．These include intellectual resources, physical resources and social resources.

B．Of course other researchers have offered alternative theories.

C．Humans and animals have a tendency of bias towards attending to negative rather than positive stimuli.

D．This led us to the“broaden-and-build” theory of positive emotions.

E．They are also associated with specific action tendencies.

F．Emotions do not occur in the same way.

3 . How to deal with frustration

From time to time terrible things occur. When something awful happens in our life, we always feel sorry for ourselves and it is natural to fall into a negative feeling of frustration.

    1     In this post, we will share some approaches that will help relieve your frustration in a positive manner where you can subsequently learn and grow.

When you feel frustrated by life it can be hard to feel thankful for the blessings in your life.     2     Numerous studies in positive psychology show that having an attitude of gratitude is the number one indicator of life satisfaction and happiness.

    3     Every day you can try to list three good things in your life you are grateful for. By doing so you will be surprised how much this decreases your feelings of frustration.

Another lesson of positive psychology is that your own problems are often relieved when you make an effort to help others. When you’re volunteering your time, doing random acts of kindness, or simply trying to make a positive difference in the lives of others, your brain will produce more dopamine(多巴胺), which gives you a sense of pleasure.     4    

Finally, I am sure you have heard the old saying, “    5    ” This old saying has lasted for so long because it is true. You may envy what other people seem to have, but you do not know what they are going through. So, if you want to stop feeling sorry for yourself, you need to only compare yourself to yourself. Stop envying what you believe other people have and learn to be happy with the things you do have in life.

A．Don’t judge a book by its cover.

B．The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

C．But that is when you need to feel grateful the most.

D．You should set aside some “me time” to rest and restore.

E．It hurts us and keeps us from making the proper decisions.

F．You can actually relieve your own frustration by doing others a favor.

G．The most practical way to feel grateful is to start a gratitude journal.

4 . How to Live a Fulfilling Life

How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day? What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips?     1    Here are some tips that may help you.

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To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning “What part of my life dissatisfies me the most?” Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you’ll want to start.

● Building good habits.

One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet.    3    For example, if you’ve been trying to lose weight, but you spend too much time on the couch, reduce your time on TV or do an exercise while you watch.

● Having good health and well-being.

    4    You’ll have trouble feeling fulfilled if your energy only goes out. Just as you pour love and support into others, you must return that love and support to yourself. Take time to improve your own self with passions or self-care. Fulfillment also translates to perfect mental and physical health, so make time to exercise regularly. Schedule it into your day.     5    

A．Addressing your dissatisfaction.

B．Learning to avoid dissatisfaction.

C．It’s important to set aside “me” time.

D．End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge.

E．Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested.

F．That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list.

G．This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible.

5 . A Way Out of Social Anxiety: Volunteering and Acts of Kindness

As a socially anxious introvert, I can attest(证明)to the benefits of serving others through volunteering in my community.

A volunteer job doesn’t need to require stepping into a busy room full of 100 people at a school or hospital.     1     This kind of work is much more suitable and agreeable for introverts.

    2     When I help elders or people with disabilities who are more isolated and lonelier than I am, I feel my nervousness and self-consciousness disappear. My social awkwardness loses its grip on me when I’m focused on helping someone else rather than myself or my social performance. Unlike showing up at a job interview, business meeting, or speaking engagement, working as a volunteer with people in need takes the spotlight away from being measured or judged.     3    

Social scientists have an apt name for stressful social situations where we need to perform and would likely be judged or evaluated. The “social-evaluative threat” is particularly threatening for people with social anxiety as stress hormones rapidly increase. Any time we are in evaluative situations where we are judged by others, we face this social-evaluative threat and endure a sudden rush of stress hormones that increase anxiety.     4     Yet when we are in situations where we are offering casual acts of kindness or nurturing others we tend to feel less threatened or judged by others. Helping others and sharing simple acts of kindness does not pose such a social-evaluative threat, but instead, calms and soothes us. Neuroscientists have studied the warm glow of doing good that makes us feel good.

“Kindness may help socially anxious people,” says Dr. Lynn Alden, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia.     5     She found that acts of kindness may help to counter the socially anxious person’s fear of negative evaluation by promoting more positive perceptions and expectations of how other people will respond.

A．Some people are naturally reserved while others are rather outgoing.

B．In social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance which can disrupt our life.

C．Indeed, my own act of kindness has always been a sure bet to bring me out of my shell.

D．Instead, my volunteer service consists of quiet one-on-one visits with isolated older adults.

E．When I am giving my free time to help others, I feel truly liberated in my mission to serve.

F．High-performance events such as public speaking or job interviews can be really unbearable.

G．She and her colleagues conducted a study with 115 undergraduate students who had reported high levels of social anxiety.

6 . Have you ever heard the expression “when pigs fly” ? It is a saying people use to express that something is very unlikely to happen—as unlikely as pigs growing wings and flying like a bird! For example, a person who hates riding roller coasters (过山车) might tell a friend, “I’ll go on that ride with you when pigs fly”.

Well, one pig in San Francisco may not be flying, but she is helping people relax before they fly in a plane.

LiLou is a small pig working at the San Francisco airport. She is a therapy (理疗) animal. That means she is calm and likes to be touched by humans. She and other therapy animals aim to help travelers who get nervous about flying in planes. She was trained by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

This is LiLou’s first week on the job as a member of the airport’s “wag brigade”. She only works at the airport once a month, so not all travelers to the San Francisco airport will see her. But you might see some of her fellow therapy animals.

She works alongside a group of trained dogs. Their trainers walk around the airport with them. The animals wear signs that say “pet me” !

LiLou has been getting a lot of attention at the airport and on social media. One Twitter user said he made fun of the San Francisco airport’s decision to provide a relaxing yoga room for travelers, but he “fully supports LiLou”.

Jennifer Henley is the manager of the SPCA’s pro­gram. “It’s wonderful to witness (看到) the surprise and delight that LiLou brings to people during therapy visits,” she said.

1. Why does the author mention an expression about pigs?

A．To value animals.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To explain its meaning.	D．To show its importance.

2. How does the small pig work?

A．By taking the plane with passengers.

B．By making passengers feel excited.

C．By helping passengers calm down.

D．By touching and looking after passengers.

3. What can we learn about the San Francisco airport?

A．It has trained many therapy animals.

B．It will put LiLou in a relaxing yoga room.

C．It has great concerns about passengers’ safety.

D．It thinks of more than one way to help passengers relax.

4. What is Jennifer Henley’s attitude towards the pig program?

A．Proud.	B．Surprised.
C．Disapproving.	D．Doubtful.

7 . 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。

Does your friend’s good news fill you with envy instead of happiness?

Jealousy (妒忌) is a normal emotion     1     can help us learn more about what’s important to us and what we want in life, but it can be     2     (harm) if left unchecked.

We hope these tips will help if you’re struggling with feelings of envy.

★ Face the feelings

Take notice the next time you feel envy, and ask yourself what’s making you jealous. Try to get to     3     root of the issue.

Your envy might     4     (cause) by a particular person or topic. Maybe it’s a close friend that you get jealous of, or perhaps you turn green when someone     5     (achieve) a specific goal that you desire. Face your jealousy directly and look within to learn     6     it says about your values and self-worth.

★ Remember it’s you, not them

It can be easy to let jealousy take over and take our resentment out on the person we’re jealous of, but it’s important     7     (remember) that this is your issue, and your friend isn’t hurting you on purpose. It might help to be honest with them and address it instead of     8     (let) it fester(恶化).

★ Turn envy into     9     (motivate)

As uncomfortable as envy can be, it can also be a powerful force for change. If you envy your friend’s relationship, it might mean you should take action to improve     10    (you).

8 . The wonderful multiple-award winning producer, writer, and director Norman Lear, who is 100, was recently interviewed by a TV host, who asked him what advice he would give to younger people as a successful man. Without missing a beat, Lear said, “Learn to let things that bother you go.”

Those few words are some of the most powerful in the world. I know that if people could just learn to do it, murder and divorce rates would fall dramatically, and I would be out of a job.

Learning to let go of what bothers you is a dream for many people, each of us has our own personal demons (魔鬼) to fight. The big question is: how do you let go of them? There is no one solution that works for everyone, because we’re all different. Psychotherapy(心理疗法) may help some people who hold on to negative thoughts, while others don’t respond to such treatments.

Even after you’ve worked on this, you may have to deal with the after-effects of a traumatic experience. It’s hard to forget, for example, that someone held a gun to your head or broke your heart. Truly letting go means not forgetting what happened but rather leading to live with it, because no one can completely forget their past and it’s no use avoiding the unfortunate past. But each day is a chance to start anew.

Elvira, an actress, was disturbed by PTSD, a mental disorder. Medication didn’t help. She got counseling from some good people and did her own work, but she would still wake up in a state of anxiety every morning. When we started working together, I asked her to imagine, as often as she could, that the discomfort she was feeling was the negativity leaving her body. Whenever a negative thought entered her mind, she would repeat this visualization exercise and would soon begin to feel okay again.

Learning to let go of things that bother you frees you from the feeling that you don’t deserve good things coming your way. It takes effort, but it’s worthwhile.

1. What advice did Norman Lear share with younger people?

A．Being professional in multiple fields.	B．Being enthusiastic about one’s career.
C．Having an optimistic attitude to bad things.	D．Showing great love and caring for the young.

2. What message is conveyed in Paragraph 3?

A．Annoying dreams share certain similarities.	B．Strategies for letting go vary between individuals.
C．It’s necessary for us to let go of negative thoughts.	D．It’s normal for us to receive psychological treatments.

3. What may the author encourage those bothered by traumatic experiences to do?

A．Move forward with bad memories.	B．Avoid things related to past traumas
C．Try hard to forget unpleasant experiences.	D．Mark the boundary between the present and the past.

4. What does the author mainly want to show by the example of Elvira?

A．An effective technique for battling against anxiety.

B．The way how mental disorders affect people’s life.

C．The process of treating mental disorders is painful.

D．Actresses are more likely to suffer mental disorders.

9 . Armed with a toolkit of techniques and tricks to calm the mind and bring focus back to your body, you can stop stressful situations from sabotaging your day, says Katy Georgiou.

GROUND YOURSELF

Making contact with the ground is your baseline go-to response for stress. This technique can be especially helpful if you find your stress regularly turns into panic. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, place your feet flat on the ground so that you feel stable, and then close your eyes. If you’re able to sit on the floor cross-legged or to lie down flat, then even better.

Think of this as earthing: really connect with the ground beneath your body. Some studies suggest that this simple act can help reduce or relieve symptoms of stress such as pain and fatigue, reduce blood pressure, and improve sleep. If you’re feeling disconnected from the world, it can also remind you that you belong to it and are a crucial part of it — the ground will always be there for you.

LOVE THYSELF

Adopting regular, daily or weekly routines for self-care can be very containing, creating consistency amid all sorts of stressful life events happening around you. Looking in the mirror each day can actually remind you that you exist, so feel free to factor some reflective gazing into your daily routine, whether it’s while applying moisturiser, shaving, or brushing your hair. Studies have shown that being confronted with your reflection can have powerful effects, taking us out of our heads and into the immediate present. For added effect, pay attention to the way your products interact with your hair and skin as you apply them.

Playing around with smells, colours and textures in your hands will also engage your senses. Using a scented shampoo or smoothing on body lotion after a warm bath can be easy ways to do this.

CLEAR YOUR MIND

Abandon all your thoughts and try to focus only on your surroundings. What can you see, hear, smell, taste and touch? Identify three things you can hear, one thing you can taste, four things you can see and two things you can feel on your skin. Pick out colours in the room you are sitting in, notice textures and different kinds of light. If somebody is with you, tell them what you are experiencing. The point here is that your senses are your best and easiest route back to feeling calm, by coming out of your head and rooting yourself back in the present. This is incredibly helpful if you’re having a panic attack or flop response.

1. If your friend Jane always feels worn out and suffers from sleep deprivation, which of the following techniques will you especially recommend to her?

A．Connect her body to the ground beneath her.

B．Adopt a daily gaze at her reflection in the mirror.

C．Exchange her scentless shampoo for an aromatic one.

D．Focus on what she can see, hear, smell, taste and touch.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．Lying down flat can better relieve your stress.

B．Grounding yourself can give you a sense of belonging to the world.

C．Brushing your hair while looking in the mirror can remind you of your existence.

D．Those having a panic attack should shut their senses down.

3. The passage is intended to __________.

A．help people understand themselves better

B．introduce some practical methods for stress management

C．emphasize the significance of exploiting multiple senses

D．promote a mindset of living in the moment

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”