1. What got the speaker to study psychology?
A.Her observation of adults. | B.Her university education. | C.Her unhappy childhood. |
A.Wealthy people. | B.Creative people. | C.Ordinary people. |
A.Creative people are happier than other people. |
B.People are happier when they concentrate hard. |
C.People’s happiness depends on where they are. |
A.Satisfied. | B.Surprised. | C.Disappointed. |
2 . You might have heard of the expression “a guilty pleasure”—maybe it’s the chocolate bar you buy on the way home from work, or the new clothes that you don’t really need.
Perhaps not. Psychologists have suggested that buying things for yourself can make you feel better as it provides an opportunity to take control of your situation.
Of course, there are also examples of people turning to destructive behaviour when faced with stressful circumstances. People might spend money that they don’t have or turn to dangerous addictions. Psychologist Leon Seltzer considers the difference between self-indulgence and self-nurturing.
A.Exams are vital for students. |
B.Self-indulgence can have negative consequences |
C.The difference becomes evident when students manage exam pressure |
D.They also recommend embracing activities that could dampen your spirits |
E.Besides, you should avoid things that may make you feel worse afterwards |
F.It comes from the idea that when we treat ourselves, it can sometimes leave us feeling guilty |
G.It can give you social contact as well as a confidence boost from changes you make to your self-image |
3 . I once had a real show of what love is about from my son, Branton, who was then eight and totally unkind to his little sister, Susan.
One Autumn evening, I discovered Susan was
Careful not to betray my
As we headed up the big path into the woods, I heard the sound of a child
That night I told Susan, who frequently
A.missing | B.injured | C.puzzled | D.asleep |
A.argued | B.realized | C.compared | D.agreed |
A.surprised | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.tired |
A.woods | B.villages | C.houses | D.mountains |
A.anger | B.secret | C.anxiety | D.doubt |
A.laughed | B.shook | C.shouted | D.turned |
A.repeated | B.prayed | C.announced | D.scolded |
A.persuaded | B.suggested | C.commanded | D.blamed |
A.teachers | B.classmates | C.workers | D.neighbors |
A.cost | B.height | C.speed | D.trip |
A.crying | B.going | C.leaving | D.dying |
A.imagine | B.risk | C.avoid | D.enjoy |
A.interested in | B.familiar with | C.crazy about | D.afraid of |
A.called | B.approached | C.greeted | D.discovered |
A.thanked | B.valued | C.accepted | D.suffered |
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明原因;
3. 另约时间。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Alex,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
My dear father is an ordinary man I respect, love and admire very much. No one in my life can replace him, it is his physical features and unique personality that make him a gentleman. In my eyes, he is a perfect father. He is not only a great painter, but also good at cooking, singing and repairing small machines in the house. I want to be a man like my father.
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Cooking is one of the greatest talents that my father has.
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I am greatly influenced by him.
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6 . Your joke never works? Or, being humorous is just too hard for you? Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned.
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life.
A.Go to a local comedy club. |
B.Use your body language to be funny. |
C.Sharing jokes is great at some point, too. |
D.It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud. |
E.Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor. |
F.However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person. |
G.This will make sure they don’t laugh until you’re finished with your sentence. |
1.寻求家人、老师和同学们的帮助;
2.树立自信心;
3.多做运动。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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1.感谢的人;
2.感谢的原因;
3.你的打算。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
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9 . How to cheer others up
It is nice to help a friend, family member, or partner out when he or she is feeling down. Here are some easy ways to cheer him or her up.
Just listen. Generally speaking, people who are feeling down would rather be alone.
Offer to give advice.
Make them laugh.
We are not natural comedians (喜剧演员) but that is okay. Even without being a professional comedian, we all have the ability to make our loved ones laugh.
A.Reduce their stress. |
B.Spend time with them. |
C.Ask for permission before you offer your advice. |
D.Something as simple as a hug can change a person’s day. |
E.In that case, listening is a very important step to cheering someone up. |
F.If they say yes, go ahead and gently offer the advice you have for them. |
G.Telling a joke, making a funny face or just smiling big enough can make your friends laugh. |
1、真诚道歉;
2、解释原因;
3、作出承诺。
注意:1、词数80左右;
2、可以适当地增加细节使行文连贯。
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