1 . Mike Veny was walking to his truck one afternoon when he received an email from a colleague _________ that some information he needed for a project wasn’t available. Immediately, he became _________ and thought about a growing list of complains: a coworker who _________ him, people on the street were looking at him funny, his dad hadn’t _________ him all week... Veny, who works in a company that _________ mental wellness (心理健康), recalled, “Bad feelings stormed faster and faster until things _________ 10,000 times.”

_________, Veny had a plan for dealing with these. He _________ in the middle of the street to collect himself and then got into his _________. He thought about the answers to three __________: What do I feel? Anger, but also sadness at losing work and fear of whether I would get the motivation by going to the __________. Where do I feel it? In my chest and stomach. What do I need now? Time to feel the emotions rather than suppress (压制) them.

Next, he went to the gym. The music was loud and he became relaxed while he __________. When he got home, he did yoga, which he says helps him let go of his __________ emotions. In bed that night, Veny __________ he had a smile on his face. He said, “I felt like I was in __________ again, like I had taken my power back.”

1.

A．stating

B．stressing

C．proving

D．learning

2.

A．excited

B．regretful

C．angry

D．depressed

3.

A．thrilled

B．annoyed

C．qualified

D．interested

4.

A．supported

B．treated

C．persuaded

D．called

5.

A．provides

B．produces

C．discovers

D．invents

6.

A．worsened

B．cleared

C．touched

D．kept

7.

A．Unfortunately

B．Frequently

C．Luckily

D．Relatively

8.

A．paused

B．failed

C．volunteered

D．crashed

9.

A．car

B．truck

C．shop

D．flat

10.

A．tests

B．principles

C．questions

D．wonders

11.

A．cinema

B．company

C．office

D．gym

12.

A．worked out

B．acted out

C．cleared out

D．cried out

13.

A．interesting

B．positive

C．negative

D．confusing

14.

A．determined

B．realized

C．ignored

D．demanded

15.

A．effect

B．fashion

C．shape

D．control

2 . What’s the secret to happiness? Although that answer won’t be the same for everyone, you can follow daily practices to develop joy from within.

Letting Go

    1     Bad thoughts, habits, and bad relationships may hold you back from discovering true joy. Some people believe they have found true happiness when they get promotion (晋升), buy a dream house, or find that special someone. Yet, within a few years, they may find themselves back to the past or suffering.

Getting Up Early

Waking up a bit earlier and practicing your morning life can guide you towards happiness and success.       2     And how you choose to spend those early hours will set the tone (基调) for the rest of the day. By getting up early, you’ll look forward to rising each day and doing the things that make you feel good, putting a smile on your face.

Mindful Eating

Good, healthy food can bring joy into your days if you choose to practice mindful eating. There is no doubt that your food choices affect your overall physical health.       3     As the old saying goes, you really are what you eat! Each food group influences you differently.

What’s more, being mindful when eating can also bring happiness as you become present in the moment and focus on joy.     4    

Living in the Now

The secret to happiness is to live fully in the here and now.     5     And they often let fears and desires hold them back. That’s where living in the now comes to light. If you want to discover true happiness and joy, then in each moment, try to embrace (拥抱) endless presence to achieve inner peace and freedom.

A．Yet each has unique benefits.

B．A great morning results in a great day.

C．You’d better try it the next time you eat.

D．Most people can’t focus on living in the present.

E．However, some foods can also affect your feelings.

F．Discovering a form of movement that you love is most important.

G．Forming happiness begins with giving up what no longer serves you.

3 . 每年的 12 月 5日是国际志愿者日(International Volunteer Day)。作为校志愿者协会(School Volunteer Association)主席，请你用英语在志愿者日发表国旗下讲话，内容包括：

1. 向校志愿者表示感谢；

2. 志愿服务的好处；

3. 发出呼吁。

注意: 1. 词数 80 左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear teachers and schoolmates,

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4 . 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.     1    

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).     2     A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.

·    3     Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.

·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.    4    

Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run.       5     We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.

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.

5 . For some people, practicing gratitude is part of their spiritual practice or religion, while for others, it’s about cultivating a more positive outlook on life.     1    , there is no doubt about the benefits to be gained.

Improved mood

When you practice gratitude, you shift your focus from negative thoughts and feelings to positive ones. Instead of thinking about everything that makes you unhappy, gratitude makes you think about all the things that are good — no matter how big or small. Practicing gratitude will make you feel more optimistic.     2    .

Better relationship

When you think about all the things you are grateful for, you will think of the people in your life that you care for — your family and friends.     3    , chances are that you’ll want to show them how much they mean to you and how much you appreciate them. And that can strengthen your connection with them.

Reduced stress

    4    . So they often feel stressed. Maybe they’re having trouble at work, maybe they’re in financial difficulty, or maybe they feel like they’re just not good enough at something. But by practicing gratitude, they’re able to view things properly.

    5    

Instead of focusing on all the things that you’re bad at or things you’ve failed at, practicing gratitude will shift your focus on all the amazing things you’ve accomplished. And once you realize that, you’ll boost your feelings of achievement. Just focus on what you are grateful for in yourself. It will help you to appreciate your own strengths and talents.

A．Increased focus

B．Improved self-worth

C．People are facing a certain problem

D．You have plenty of reasons to be happy

E．That helps you realize life isn’t as bad as you thought

F．Whatever someone’s reason for practicing gratitude is

G．Once you realize how grateful you are to have them in your life

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

We’ve all heard that laughter is the     1     (good) medicine, and it’s true. Laughter makes you feel better and it’s also good     2     your relationships. Laughter brings people closer, and is a     3     (power) tool for making you relax when feelings are running high. Whether with your friends and family, or co-workers, you can learn to use humor     4     (solve) disagreements, lower everyone’s stress levels, and communicate in a way that deepens the relationships.

Humor plays     5     important role in all kinds of relationships. In new relationships, humor can be a useful tool not just for attracting the other person but also for getting over any awkwardness (尴尬)     6     (arise) when we get to know each other. In old relationships, humor can keep things more exciting and fresher.

Sharing the pleasure of humor     7     (create) a sense of closeness and connection between two people—    8     (quality) that are signs of strong and successful relationships. When you laugh with one another, you create a positive relationship between you,     9     acts as a strong buffer (缓冲剂) against stress, disagreements and disappointments in your relationship. And laughter is spreading—just hearing someone laugh often makes you smile     10     (happy) and join in the fun.

7 . Have you had a meltdown lately? An emotional meltdown isn’t exactly a medical disease.     1     It’s a popular term used to describe a situation where we are overcome emotionally of hit a breaking point.

How do you feel after you’ve had a meltdown? Do you feel embarrassed about your behavior?     2     An occasional meltdown doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. It may just be an indicator of a challenging time for you.

While most people would rather forget a meltdown as quickly as possible, it can be a learning experience.

If you feel embarrassed about revealing your emotions in public, you might examine how you feel about your feelings. Why isn’t it okay for you to be angry, or to be sad, or to need something from someone else?     3     So, be kind to yourself.

If your meltdown involved raising your voice at other people or behavior like throwing an object in the presence of others, apologize and come up with a plan to manage your emotions differently the next time you’re upset or stressed. If you find this type of behavior is common for you and you’re having difficulty managing it on your own, consider reaching to a psychologist.     4     It damages another person’s attitude and eats into their health.

    5     Your experience serves a basis for reflection. Be kind to yourself and find some helpful ways to deal with meltdowns:

A．It can happen to anyone.

B．Are you a happy person?

C．Learn from every meltdown.

D．There are some negative effects about meltdown,

E．Shaming yourself about your emotion is not helpful.

F．Are you anxious about possible consequences for your outburst?

G．Having an emotional meltdown is never an excuse for abusive behavior.

8 . When my mother told my father she was pregnant (怀孕的)，the first thing he did was buy a TV. It was 1957 and TVs were _______ technology back then. He thought that with a baby, they’d be going out a lot less and that he would need to find _______at home. That was the first _______ he gave me. But when I think of other gifts my father has given me, the first would be a love of _______ . He is not usually an observer of life, but he can be _______ and insightful (富有洞察力的)．He is always right in the middle of our study．He and my mother gave me a love of words and books. He has been totally deaf in one ear since he was two years old, so we _______ listened to music. In my childhood, storybooks were king-not songs.

The second is _______ all. Even when my sister and I were little, the conversation around the dinner table was _______ but adult-level. Your age didn’t matter. If you voiced an opinion, you had to _______ your case and give evidence. He ____________ everyone the same - child or adult, CEO or cleaner.

The greatest gift to his daughters was that he took interest in our ____________. Most successful women I know had fathers who ____________ their intelligence. My father said my mother was the wisest person he had ever met. They met at a dance in the early 50s, when she was a teacher. Wanting to ____________he told her about Jane Austen’s Emma, but misquoted (错误地引用) the book. My mother ____________ him and he was in love from that moment.

Over the years, my father taught me never to stand still and to ____________ for change. I continue to follow his lead.

1.

A．new

B．simple

C．outdated

D．proper

2.

A．boredom

B．joy

C．surprise

D．regret

3.

A．chance

B．gift

C．lesson

D．challenge

4.

A．travelling

B．music

C．reading

D．computer

5.

A．thoughtful

B．forgetful

C．fruitful

D．cheerful

6.

A．hardly

B．nearly

C．extremely

D．only

7.

A．comforting

B．respecting

C．praising

D．promising

8.

A．meaningless

B．messy

C．noisy

D．interesting

9.

A．accept

B．agree

C．change

D．argue

10.

A．understands

B．likes

C．admires

D．treats

11.

A．eyes

B．hearts

C．brains

D．appearances

12.

A．doubted

B．valued

C．benefited

D．ignored

13.

A．show off

B．turn off

C．back off

D．take off

14.

A．hated

B．supported

C．blamed

D．corrected

15.

A．leave

B．long

C．wait

D．fight

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Hunger

When I was a young boy, my mother would place spoonfuls of vegetables onto my plate whether I wanted them or not and the rule in our family was that we always had to clean our plates. However, I rarely saw my mother eat the vegetables herself. She always served us first. She seemed never hungry.

She worked for a rich lady in town, and I always assumed that the reason why she didn’t have our tasteless meals was that she had eaten meats and sweets in the rich lady’s kitchen. Our meals were boring, and there was never enough since there were ten of us — my parents plus eight children.

One afternoon my older sisters were sick, so they couldn’t take care of me. Therefore, my mother had no choice but to bring me with her. It was a long winter day and as my father hadn’t had much work, we had even less food than usual. So I was very excited to go to the rich woman’s house.

My mother placed me in a corner while she rolled out pie crust (饼皮). Then she cooked some meat, and by the afternoon, the pleasant smell filled the kitchen and was making its way into my empty stomach. Then, a bell rang in the kitchen and my mother told me, “Don’t move” and then left.

I tried to do as told, but then I thought it wouldn’t matter if I ate just one blackberry. So I put a single blackberry into my mouth. What an explosion of flavor! The wonderful taste hitting my empty stomach was more than I could handle! Soon I was throwing blackberries into my mouth with two hands! It wasn’t until I was staring at the empty bowl that I noticed the empty, unbaked pie crust sitting on the table waiting for the berries. I looked around for more berries, but there was none. Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching, so I quickly hid into the cupboard (碗柜).

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Just at the moment, my mother entered the kitchen, following a well-dressed lady.

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After the lady left, I crept(爬) out of the cupboard with tears streaming down my face.

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10 . How to Be Happy

Happiness is a great goal to have, and it’s something you’ll need to work toward every day. The following will help you be happy.

Work on improving your weaknesses so you can overcome them. Everyone has weaknesses, so don’t feel bad about yours. If your weaknesses bother you, try to improve them by learning new skills or trying something different.    1    .

Express your emotions so they don’t get bottled up. Your feelings are super important, so don’t try to hide them. Ignoring your emotions can actually make them become more intense(激烈的).    2    .

Spend your money on experiences rather than things. Buying something you really want is fun, but it won't lead to lasting happiness.    3    , so use your money to pay for fun activities or trips. For more enjoyment, do things with people you care about.

    4    . Hanging out with positive people can boost your mood. Identify the people in your life who make you feel uplifted, then spend more time with them. Invite them to hang out one-on-one, text them, and organize group outings with them.

Connect with others so you feel like part of your community. Humans need community, so being around others helps you feel happier.    5    . You can do this by relating to them, finding common ground, or empathizing with what they’re going through.

A．Do not give up on weekend

B．Surround yourself with positive people

C．Spend more time with your close friends

D．Experiences bring you more joy than items

E．That way, you might be able to improve yourself

F．Focus on connecting with the people around you

G．Instead, choose a healthy way to release your emotions