1 . I didn’t believe in ghosts (幽灵). However, my mother reminded me many times that I had the
After that she often
When I became a writer in my 30s, I wrote a story about a woman who killed herself by eating too much opium (鸦片).
Over the years, mother always asked me some
A.chance | B.gift | C.secret | D.experience |
A.lie | B.story | C.excuse | D.plan |
A.pretended | B.prepared | C.refused | D.decided |
A.satisfied | B.moved | C.disappointed | D.surprised |
A.noticed | B.questioned | C.appreciated | D.found |
A.asked | B.meant | C.mentioned | D.missed |
A.begged | B.forced | C.ordered | D.helped |
A.what | B.who | C.how | D.which |
A.imagined | B.doubted | C.hoped | D.knew |
A.Printing | B.Telling | C.Reading | D.Typing |
A.because | B.so | C.though | D.unless |
A.confidence | B.proof | C.knowledge | D.information |
A.quickly | B.happily | C.honestly | D.sadly |
A.difficult | B.silly | C.familiar | D.similar |
A.tired | B.proud | C.afraid | D.hopeless |
A.understand | B.figure | C.wonder | D.speak |
A.eyesight | B.mind | C.body | D.head |
A.strong-minded | B.strange | C.relaxed | D.empty |
A.chatted | B.dreamed | C.read | D.wrote |
A.taken | B.hit | C.filled | D.kept |
2 . I am a big laugher. I’ve been told that even in a room of a thousand people, you can always hear me laughing over the crowd. For me, laughter is the ultimate form of embodied joy. And by “embodied”, I mean that my whole body is involved when I laugh. On the inside, it’s like a bubbling fountain of joy spilling out all over the place.
But what is joy, anyway?
Life can be terrible, but if you decide to follow the sound of the joy-fountain, you will find joy showing up in all kinds of places: pets playfully bouncing around, kindness, or even in nothingness.
How can joy be found? A friend moved into a new apartment and needed some help, so I helped him. Afterwards, he was obviously so much happier and at ease. I noticed that playing even a small part in his happiness brought me great joy, and I took a moment to let this feeling of embodied joy in. We can practice letting joy in by noticing how it feels to smile. Where does your body light up when you smile? When I smile, it makes me want to take a deep breath, and I notice my shoulders and belly relaxing. When I embody caring and loving, it feels great!
Sadly, many of us are unaware of joy, or suspicious of it. Maybe you are afraid to open up to joy, or maybe you are so unfamiliar with what joy feels like that you ignore or resist it when it comes knocking. No one, other than you, owns your happiness, but you might unknowingly block feelings or experiences that help you embody joy. The fact is that when you can’t embody joy, you miss out on one of life’s essential vitamins.
Want more joy? Don’t be afraid to look silly. Silliness helps us take things less personally. It helps us see the world the way a kid does. When we can find more joy in the smalls of everyday life, we can embody happiness, rather than just pursuing it.
1. How is the topic of joy introduced at the beginning of the passage?A.By highlighting a joyful experience. |
B.By stressing the importance of laughing |
C.By sharing the author’s understanding of joy. |
D.By presenting an ultimate form of satisfaction. |
A.Taking a deep breath. | B.Smiling to your friends. |
C.Reflecting on nothingness. | D.Doing small acts of kindness. |
A.That many of us refuse it on purpose. |
B.That many of us are insensitive to joy. |
C.That many of us lack life’s essential vitamins. |
D.That many of us are likely to take joy for granted. |
A.He who laughs last laughs best. |
B.Happy people are happy in childhood. |
C.Worry does not seek, but man seeks it. |
D.Love of joy is belief; the creation of joy is life. |
3 . Everyone gets angry. If you’re experiencing huge anger, though, it could be damaging your mental and physical health as well as your relationships with others. Uncontrolled anger can be potential problems, such as anger management issues or mental disorder.
Take a break as soon as you recognize that you’re angry. You can take a break by stopping what you’re doing, getting away from what makes you annoyed or just take a deep breath.
Visualize a happy place. If you still have a difficult time calming down, imagine yourself in a scene you find incredibly relaxing.
Practice positive self-talk. Change the way that you think about something from negative to positive.
A.Ask for the support of someone you trust. |
B.Positive thinking can help you relieve your anger in a healthy way. |
C.Keep exercising until you feel that you have regained control. |
D.It could be any place that makes you feel at home and peaceful. |
E.So it’s important to control your emotions and calm yourself down. |
F.Remember that you do not have to respond to a situation immediately. |
G.Getting away from what is upsetting you will make it easier to calm down. |
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5 . Procrastination is the act of putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline.
For many students, getting a task that is due in two months is a great thing. They have two months to slowly work on the task, making necessary improvements all along the way.
What is at the root of all of this procrastination? Some might say that it is laziness, but it is really just a problem with mindset (心态).
It is difficult to stop this terrible habit.
A.That is how it is supposed to be done. |
B.For many people, it has become a habit. |
C.It takes a long time to truly change your ways. |
D.Procrastination is a problem that usually affects students. |
E.Procrastination can be found in the working world as well. |
F.If it does, you probably have a problem with procrastination. |
G.Many people don’t even consider hypnosis as a treatment option. |
6 . There are so many ways to explore in regard to finding new happiness. Below you’ll find some tips to help you find your idea of happiness.
Find a new hobby. When it comes to hobbies, the possibilities are endless. You can be as adventurous, creative, or outgoing as you want. You can try out a new hobby alone or with friends. Hobbies can help reduce stress and put our focus on what is fun and different.
Put yourself first. A lot of people forget to take care of themselves because of a busy work schedule, marriage, kids and family. But remember when you put yourself first, your happiness will shine through for sure.
Exercise. Not everyone is a fan of exercise, but it does have so many benefits.
Eat a balanced diet. There is a relationship between food and mood.
A.Choose your social circles wisely. |
B.Know that people are always there for you. |
C.You are doing your body a service by working out. |
D.Happiness is based on how much you can do for others. |
E.The key is to find something that will do just that for you. |
F.What you put in your body determines how your body responds. |
G.Taking time out for yourself daily improves your emotion and performance. |
7 . 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.
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).
Spend your money on experiences rather than things. Buying something you really want is fun, but it won't lead to lasting happiness.
Connect with others so you feel like part of your community. Humans need community, so being around others helps you feel happier.
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 |