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 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 我写信感谢您任命我为学生会主席。
2. 我会是第一个帮助那些有困难的同学解决他们困境的人。
3. 我将耐心回答其他人的问题，并且不遗余力地提供许多实用的建议。
4. 我不害怕面对各种困难。(be scared to do)
5. 通过我巨大的努力，我相信没人比我是更负责、更称职的主席了。(“否定词＋比较级”表达最高级含义)
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3 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 我是李华，谨代表我校写信对你们的努力和帮助表示真诚的感谢。否则我们的城市可能会遭受更大的破坏。
2. 令人震惊的是，重庆受高温和干旱袭击，导致烈火发生。
3. 你们来了，及时提供了援助。
4. 尽管许多志愿者极其疲惫，依然专心于运送物资。
5. 正是你们不懈的努力和决心结束了这次自然灾害。（强调句）
6. 我们被你们深深感动，我们决定竭尽全力使我们的城市更美好。
Dear volunteers,
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Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 根据提示，运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。
Dear Sir/Madam,

    1     (我写信感谢你的及时救援), without which my life couldn’t return to normal.

A few days ago,     2     (一场极其可怕的地震袭击了我的家乡), leaving many houses in ruins.     3     (shock) to find everything buried under the fallen houses, I burst into tears.     4     (世界似乎到了尽头). Thankfully, although you were strangers, you     5     (不遗余力) provide enough food and water for us to survive on. With strong support from the government and your generous aid, a new town was built upon the earthquake     6     (ruin).

I can’t express my gratitude too much.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

5 . 根据提示用本部分所学词汇的正确形式完成下列短文（每空一词）

Are you a “glass-half-empty” or a “glass-half-full” type of person? A study showed that optimists (乐观主义者) are more likely to live longer than those who have a(n)     1     (愁眉苦脸) in life. The theory goes that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions. Here are some people’s opinions about how to stay positive.

Vicki Siska has been through some stressful times but has managed to remain optimistic. “Music    2     (使我高兴起来), a sense of humour keeps me seeing the bright side of things, and I have good friends who love and care for me,” she said.

Humour also helped Pippa Kennedy stay positive. She watched a TV show named Dad’s Army to help her get through a bad     3     (心情). “I also think being grateful for what you have and lots of chocolate help,” she added.

Sue Oakley Dunn says she remains positive and healthy because she does “what makes my soul sing”. She has plenty of hobbies to do for     4     (娱乐). “It works for me,” says Sue.

As well as the benefits of friendship and laughter, Robyn Black, who does yoga and has better access to    5     (医疗保健), recommends that staying fit and healthy is quite     6     (必不可少的).

6 . Anxiety is a sense of worry, fear, or unease which might make your hands sweat or your heart race. It’s a normal response to stressful situations.    1    Or going on a date. Or performing in a concert.

A bit of anxiety can work up your energy and focus.    2    Feeling anxious about an upcoming test, for example, can push you to study. Techniques like deep breathing can help you power through the unpleasantness of anxiety.

But for some people, anxiety can become too much to bear. They might have frequent, intense fears about everyday situations. Or they might feel worried or afraid for no reason at all. If this high level of anxiety lasts long, it can make it hard to focus or fall asleep, bringing about health problems.    3    

    4    People with social anxiety have intense fears of being judged by others. People with phobias(恐惧症), meanwhile, are very afraid of things that do not pose much real danger, such as spiders or heights. And people with panic disorder experience panic attacks in the absence of any real danger. Other examples of anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive(强迫性的) disorder and post-traumatic(创伤后的) stress disorder.

Anxiety disorders are common. An estimated one-third of all U.S. teens have experienced one. And there are many factors that may heighten someone’s risk of developing an anxiety disorder. People with a family history of anxiety may be at higher risk.    5    People with other mental-health conditions, such as depression, often have anxiety, too. But there’ re treatments that can help manage anxiety.

A．There are many types of anxiety disorders.

B．So are those who have experienced trauma.

C．Take, for instance, giving a class presentation.

D．This, in turn, can help you deal with stressors.

E．Living with anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge.

F．Such intense ongoing anxiety can be an early sign of a disorder.

G．Anxiety disorder likely arises from a complex interaction of different factors,

7 . I had been saying goodbye to my mom for ten years. That was how ______ she had breast cancer. At first, there was the fear that she would die. But as she ______ series of treatments, life took ______ a new normal. But cancer is an unrelenting (冷酷无情的) foe. It was a journey from ______ to hope again and again, and only painkillers could keep her ______ . At 66, my mom was dying, but we could do nothing. I ______ praying for God to heal her but rather to take her. I learned that dying is the ______ healing. How brokenhearted when a patient or family is ______ a death.

My mother showed me how to fight her foe with knowledge, humor and ______ . And when the time came, she showed me how to die with grace, dignity, humor and wisdom. ______ , while it is hard to escape from the ______ , I want to anticipate the joy of the day when all the pain and hurt of this world will be over. One day, I will die and ______ those I love. One day, those I love will die as well. I don’t want it to envelop me to the point where I cannot enjoy life and make ______ that will last not only in this life, but hopefully into the next.

In those ten years watching my mother die, I learned that we cannot ______ avoid grief in this life. But we can seek out and remind ourselves to anticipate the joy, no matter how ______ things are.

We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.

1.

A．soon

B．long

C．often

D．many

2.

A．survived

B．suffered

C．sustained

D．strengthened

3.

A．in

B．out

C．on

D．up

4.

A．decrease

B．demand

C．despair

D．desire

5.

A．comfortable

B．suitable

C．bearable

D．adjustable

6.

A．stopped

B．suggested

C．sought

D．searched

7.

A．unacceptable

B．unintentional

C．ultimate

D．unselfish

8.

A．experiencing

B．explaining

C．exploring

D．expecting

9.

A．drugs

B．exercises

C．strength

D．faith

10.

A．Instead

B．So

C．However

D．Moreover

11.

A．sorry

B．sorrow

C．scene

D．sob

12.

A．leave

B．abandon

C．forget

D．remember

13.

A．progress

B．memories

C．fortunes

D．influence

14.

A．initially

B．similarly

C．totally

D．gradually

15.

A．optimistic

B．cruel

C．positive

D．bad

8 . You’ve just received your final grades and they’re not exactly what you were hoping for. To make matters worse, your BFF’s grades have got you green with envy. Try not to panic. We’ve put together some tips to help you manage.

Be happy for them

First things first, make sure you start things off right by congratulating them for doing well this semester (学期). We’re not going to lie. This can be hard when you’re overwhelmed with jealousy (忌妒), but your BFF has worked for it and they deserve to be celebrated. Don’t hate them for their achievements.    1    .   Just ask what kind of friend you want to be—one who is proud of their bestie’s achievements or one who lets jealousy get in the way?

Confront (正视) your feelings

In saying that, being happy for your BFF doesn’t mean you should repress your feelings. Jealousy is natural. Jealousy can quickly become a problem for both your friendship and your mental health when it’s repressed. So,     2    . Ask yourself where this jealousy is coming from and whether your BFF getting a better grade than you actually matters in the long run. Getting to the root of these feelings is an important first step to overcoming your jealousy.

Use it as motivation

Feeling jealous doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The fact that you’re envious of your friend’s grades means that you care about your studies. One of the best things to do in this situation is to use your jealousy as motivation to do better. Figure out where you went wrong and learn from your mistakes. Don’t focus all your energy on feeling upset.    3    .

Focus on what you learned, not the grades you received

    4    . Rather than worrying about your grades, try to focus on the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the semester and how they helped you improve as a person. Either way, your time at school has helped you grow in a way that can’t be measured by your GPA(Grade Point Average).

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The fact that your BFF received a higher grade than you doesn’t mean you’re a failure. We need to stop using other people’s successes as a benchmark for our own self-worth. Life isn’t a competition. Focus on your own strengths, appreciate yourself more, and soon enough your jealousy will just melt away.

A．Try not to compare yourself to others

B．Attempt to be honest with how you’re feeling

C．While grades are important, they aren’t everything

D．Focus on them, and soon your jealousy will melt away

E．Allow yourself to feel genuinely (真诚地) happy for your friend

F．Instead, try to setting new goals and creating better study habits

G．However, envy can quickly become a problem for your friendship

9 . Happiness is subjective and can take on different meanings for various individuals.     1    , others may find joy in creating something unique.

Creativity is a crucial aspect for many artists worldwide as they seek to express themselves through different forms of art,     2    . Matt Jacob, the founder of MOOD Studio and The MOOD Podcast, shares his personal experiences and joys on his platforms.

The arts that bring people happiness vary widely, depending on their environment, culture, and opportunities. For creatives like Matt, happiness takes on a distinct meaning, as it involves finding your niche (定位/舒适的生活), connecting with a community, and leaving a legacy and imprint on the world. Developing an original style plays a significant role in Matt’s happiness, but a style is not all that — his work and approach to it continues to evolve.     3    following professionals in the field, and adding one's unique artistic touch to capture timeless moments.

    4     and not necessarily in the way that everyone thinks. When one is self-employed or starting a new business, money can be a significant barrier and photography, or the creative world, is no different. To succeed, there are many factors, but marketing, networking and the ‘hustle’ are at the forefront. For Matt, being money-minded and being motivated by money are two very different things, with extremely different outcomes if pursued. He believes that being money-minded is essential,     5     .

Ultimately, what brings Matt happiness is the people that are close to him — being able to hopefully inspire and enjoy with others, and most importantly give back, in any way possible. By creating beautiful environmental, cultural, and portrait art, he not only makes himself happy but also brings joy to those around him, and hopefully those that are far away too.

A．He emphasizes the importance of exploring different styles and genres

B．including photography, painting, and other mediums

C．and now resides in Bali, Indonesia, where he also found a love and community

D．The people around him and his wife give him a sense of belonging

E．but being motivated by money can hinder one's quality of work and chances of success

F．While some may equate it with wealth or influence

G．Another crucial aspect contributing to happiness is finances

10 . 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.