1 . Do you always get angry about something? Do you always take things too personally? Do you find yourself thinking people are laughing at you in public places?
However, it can also be a terrible burden(负担) if left uncared for.
Another important thing to do is forgive those who have wronged you. Often sensitive people aren’t good at letting things go.
In a word, though being sensitive is certainly a challenge, you can deal with it correctly by taking proper efforts.
| A．Why are some people sensitive? |
| B．Being a bit sensitive isn’t a bad thing. |
| C．You are sensitive and you can’t change that. |
| D．If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you are sensitive. |
| E．As a result, they find it difficult to move on from painful experiences. |
| F．So when a negative thought comes, correct it with something positive. |
| G．Sensitive people always put too much pressure on themselves and tend not to take care of themselves properly. |
Navigating human emotions can sometimes feel like walking through minefields(布雷区), especially when these emotions are negative.
Envy is one of such emotions with certain negativity when it
Envy could cause serious damage to relationships if
It’s impractical to completely prevent envy, but it is possible to refine the way we process it. Envy is not something to hide away. Being honest with ourselves about the way we feel
We have all
3 . Perhaps you’ve stopped doing what you want because you’re afraid of what others think of you. You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations, otherwise you’ll lose their approval.
Think about yourself, about what you really like and are interested in. You must lead your life independently.
By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged. Then, you’ll start doing what you really want.
To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans, For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends about your wishes and dreams.
It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way.
| A．There is no need to think about what you want. |
| B．You don’t have to change your circle of friends. |
| C．Your life belongs to you, as well as your actions. |
| D．By talking to them, you’ll be able to organize your plans and ideas. |
| E．If this is the case, it’s time to start working on your self-esteem (自尊). |
| F．You must do what you want without being affected by what others think. |
| G．However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward. |
4 . For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the
The night before she was like a
Needless to say when they
Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a
This wasn't something
| A．money | B．time | C．interest | D．news |
| A．worker | B．baby | C．kid | D．parent |
| A．dance | B．learn | C．walk | D．sit |
| A．speak | B．sleep | C．stand | D．leave |
| A．healthy | B．happy | C．pretty | D．surprised |
| A．stayed | B．left | C．returned | D．turned |
| A．worrying about | B．caring for | C．looking at | D．listening to |
| A．lent | B．earned | C．saved | D．spent |
| A．Still | B．Only | C．Just | D．Also |
| A．continued | B．tried | C．decided | D．struggled |
| A．kept | B．lost | C．realized | D．discovered |
| A．gift | B．prize | C．ticket | D．picture |
| A．richest | B．oldest | C．best | D．cleverest |
| A．important | B．ordinary | C．new | D．valuable |
| A．feelings | B．concerns | C．understandings | D．opinions |
5 . Earlier that evening, my mother called, telling me that my brother died in a car crash. I stumbled (跌跌撞撞地走) around the house
I tried to hold my tears. I
Larry phoned a few friends.
The doorbell rang and I rose slowly for the door. It was Donna.
“I've come to clean your shoes,” she said.
Shoes were gathered. Donna
Now whenever I hear of an acquaintance's loss of a loved one, I think of one
| A．forgetting | B．imagining | C．wondering | D．searching |
| A．damage | B．failure | C．despair | D．mess |
| A．aimlessly | B．helplessly | C．quickly | D．decisively |
| A．hurry | B．decide | C．focus | D．move |
| A．Constantly | B．Fortunately | C．Suddenly | D．Surprisingly |
| A．call for | B．ask for | C．talk about | D．get across |
| A．Touched | B．Shocked | C．Confused | D．Amused |
| A．minutes | B．hours | C．weeks | D．decades |
| A．satisfaction | B．funeral | C．smiles | D．wishes |
| A．laid | B．stood | C．rested | D．settled |
| A．released | B．held | C．stopped | D．caused |
| A．keeping | B．concentrating | C．insisting | D．depending |
| A．thoughts | B．rooms | C．sadness | D．luggage |
| A．specific | B．normal | C．challenging | D．perfect |
| A．idea | B．personality | C．identity | D．need |
6 . We’ve all heard the expression, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” Since happiness is a side effect of laughter, shift your focus from the secret of happiness to experiences that bring you laughter. Instead of asking yourself “How can I be happy?”, ask “What makes me laugh?” This approach creates space for more actionable practices.
•Look at the situation through a child’s eyes.
When times get stressful, take a moment to think about how you saw things as a kid. The more we can experience that childlike wonder and enthusiasm, the less we sweat even the big stuff.
•Add laughter to your mornings.
•Learn to laugh at yourself.
Relieving yourself of pressure is the joy of learning to laugh at yourself. It also allows you to show more of your true self.
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There is no better way to practice laughing at yourself than going outside your comfort zone. From learning German to taking up rollerblading and Zumba, plenty of new activities will fuel your laughter. With so many ways to laugh more, why wait for your bit of happiness?
| A．Hang out with friends. |
| B．Take up something new. |
| C．Permit yourself to be silly. |
| D．Morning routines set the tone for the entire day. |
| E．Read on four ways to get your daily amount of laughter. |
| F．Money doesn’t buy happiness but it can help us find happiness. |
| G．Instead, try any of the ideas above, and start feeling better now. |
7 . Self-esteem is the ruling view you have of yourself. This includes your beliefs about your inner qualities and how you think others see you.
People with healthy self-esteem don't need to boast about themselves to others. People with low self-esteem may tell you how much everyone loves them, what a great job they do at work, and how amazing they are at pretty everything under the sun even though they really wonder if it's true. People may see them as obnoxious or “full of themselves”.
If you're starting to think you may have low self-esteem, you can work on the way you talk to yourself. When you turn off negative self-talk, you can open the floor to positive reinforcements and access the courage to show different sides of yourself. It isn't going to feel good at first, though. Keep going until it becomes less and less and maybe even a few awkward laughs in the mirror may help.
However, in serious cases of low or even non-existent self-esteem, you may want to call in a professional or a specialist. Good mental health is important, and professionals doing psychotherapy do not pass judgement or give corrections.
| A．Self-esteem is not always rooted in reality, though. |
| B．You have the power to shape a new self-perception. |
| C．This encourages you to speak openly without worry. |
| D．The real test of character is whether they can learn from their mistakes. |
| E．Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of his or her value or worth. |
| F．People with a healthy level of self-esteem present themselves with a casual confidence. |
| G．With some practice and persistence, you will win this internal struggle to see your self-worth. |
8 . “It's possible to jump to happy endings a little too quickly,” says Laura King, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of Missouri, Columbia. In her research with people who have experienced major life challenges, King has found that people whose stories gloss over（掩盖）conflict tend to become happier over the course of two years.
“The ability to take some time and experience grief（悲伤）or unhappiness improves your ability to appreciate the world in all its richness and complexity,” King says.
In one study, King asked parents to tell the story of discovering that their child had Down syndrome. Immediately after telling their stories and again two years later, the parents completed measures of subjective well-being. Researchers blind to the participants' test scores read their stories and recorded the presence of foreshadowing（预示）and whether the stories had happy or sad beginnings and endings. The researchers also scored how vividly the stories illustrated conflict, struggle and exploration.
Two years later, the parents who had grown happier were the ones who had written stories with happy endings. “I knew everything would be all right,” one woman wrote. Another parent wrote, “I know my daughter is quite special. She's the closest I've come to an angel on Earth.”
However, only the parents who first vividly described their mixed feelings upon learning of their child's diagnosis grew happier. “I cried a lot,” wrote a parent. “The pain was so deep. I felt cheated. I could hardly function.” These were also the parents who later seemed best able to fully appreciate their children's gifts and limitations.
1. What did the study find?| A．People with sick child tend to be happier. |
| B．People usually jump to happy endings too quickly. |
| C．People who go through challenges may become happier. |
| D．People need to suffer difficulty to be able to appreciate happiness. |
| A．Who the research focused on. |
| B．Why researchers did the study. |
| C．What benefit the finding will bring us. |
| D．How researchers carried out the study. |
| A．Preview what will happen to them. |
| B．Describe their mixed feelings clearly. |
| C．Write a story with a happy beginning. |
| D．Take good care of their sick children. |
| A．A news report. | B．A diary. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．A short story. |
9 . I touch my father's shoulder to let him know we're here. But he doesn't
In my mind I beg her
The two of them remain quiet, holding hands. Every fiber of my being wants to
Despite all the words in my head, something
"I love you, Grandpa."
"I love you, too."
He doesn't speak her name but it doesn't matter. Names aren't all that important.
1.| A．imagine | B．consider | C．recognize | D．trust |
| A．smile | B．weep | C．secret | D．place |
| A．spread | B．cause | C．progress | D．rush |
| A．initially | B．politely | C．merely | D．silently |
| A．table | B．room | C．bag | D．chair |
| A．floods | B．makes | C．breaks | D．feels |
| A．reaches | B．leaves | C．returns | D．hears |
| A．raises | B．discovers | C．kisses | D．grasps |
| A．question | B．result | C．gesture | D．hand |
| A．seeking for | B．paying off | C．responding to | D．calling of |
| A．Suspect | B．challenge | C．accept | D．decline |
| A．suggest | B．ask | C．answer | D．guess |
| A．conversation | B．discussion | C．health | D．interest |
| A．usual | B．powerful | C．disturbing | D．unbelievable |
| A．impressions | B．words | C．thoughts | D．sights |
The Feel-Good Shoebox
Catherine sat on her bed with her chin in her hands. “Why aren't you getting ready for Grandma's birthday party?”asked Mother.
“I can't bake like Sylvia or knit like Anne,” Catherine grumbled. “They made good presents. All I made for her is an ugly card.” “It's a lovely card. And no one can be good at everything,” said Mother. She sat on the bed next to Catherine. “When I was your age, I felt sad when I couldn't do certain things. But one day Grandma showed me the shoebox game, and it made me feel a lot better.” Catherine frowned （皱眉）. “How can a shoebox make me feel better？”“You＇ll see，” said Mother. She disappeared down the hall, then came back carrying a shoe box, a pencil, paper, and scissors.
Catherine watched as Mother cut several pieces of paper into squares. “Nôw, I want you to write down all the things you can do,” said Mother. “Like what?” asked Catherine. “Why not start with things you've learned in school? Give it some thought while I ice Grandma's birthday cake.”
Catherine sat for a while wrinkling （起皱纹） and unwrinkling her eyebrows.Slowly Catherine began to write and write. Before long she had written on every square of paper. She was so busy that she didn't hear Mother come into the room.“My goodness!"said Mother.“Do you think they'll all fit in the shoebox?”“I hope so,” said Catherine. “It was fun thinking of all the stuff I can do.”“And the next time you feel sad because you can't do something, your feel-good shoebox will remind you of how much you can do-just as mine did when I was a little girl,” said Mother,“Now let's finish getting dressed for Grandma's party.”
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“Happy birthday！” yelled（欢呼） the children when they arrived at Grandma’s house.
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Then Catherine gave her card to Grandma.
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