1 . The driver who cuts you off in traffic. The neighbors who don’t pick up after their dog. Situations such as these get our hearts racing and send our stress levels skyrocketing. Anger isn’t a pleasant feeling. Some of us bottle up the feeling, while others explode in a wild rage (狂怒). Both habits do considerable harm to our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.
“Anger may feel uncomfortable and a lot of people think they have to get rid of their anger,” says Patrick Keelan, a registered psychologist in Calgary, Alberta. “But anger is an emotion built into us to signal that something needs to be addressed. When we take notice of that signal and actually wrestle with the problem instead of turning a blind eye to it, we’re usually much better for it.”
Unfortunately, many of us have been conditioned to keep our emotions hidden. Increasingly, research is suggesting that this can have long-term effects on our health. Investigators at the University of Rochester noticed that people who contain their emotions tend to live shorter lives.
Is it better, then, to scream and howl whenever something makes you mad? That’s probably the reason why “rage rooms” have popped up in many American cities, where folks are invited to let steam off by violently smashing (打碎) stuff in a “safe” environment. However, the research indicates that when people display anger aggressively, it can actually increase the intensity of the anger — and increase the likelihood of aggressive actions in the future. It doesn’t take much imagination to predict how such behavior can affect your relationship with your spouse, your kids, or your colleagues. It also hurts your health. A large 2016 study at McMaster University found that people are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack after an angry explosion.
If we shouldn’t bottle up our angry feelings but aggressive behavior isn’t healthy either, how should we handle things that tick us of? It’s the extreme highs and lows that cause the damage. If you’re able to apply techniques that smooth out some of those peaks and valleys, you can have a gentler ride.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．All people lose their temper when offended. |
| B．When feeling angry, some people hold back the emotion. |
| C．Anger does harm because it causes heart problems and stress. |
| D．Only exploding in a wild rage is harmful. |
| A．Uncomfortable and avoidable. | B．Terrible and threatening. |
| C．Confusing and complex. | D．Normal and natural. |
| A．It leads to people’s shorter life. | B．It warns people against violence. |
| C．It adds to people’s anger. | D．It causes many "rage rooms" to be smashed. |
| A．Possible causes of anger. | B．Tips on handling anger. |
| C．Possible harm of anger. | D．Tips on avoiding anger. |
Jack was a bright and curious child, always eager to learn new things and explore the mysterious world about science. However, he often found himself in disagreement with his mother. His mother was always busy with her work and she didn’t have enough time to learn about his interests and passions.
One day, Jack came home from school feeling particularly excited. He just found a sci-fi book about an adventure on the moon. Upon arriving at home, he couldn’t tear himself away from the book. He read and read until it was dark. Having finished reading it, he couldn’t wait to share it with his mother, only to be told that he should focus on more practical subjects like math and history, which would help him get into a good college and have a successful career.
Jack couldn’t understand why his mother didn’t see the value in what he was doing. He felt that she was holding him back and not allowing him to pursue his true interests. “Why can’t you see how important this is to me?” Jack asked his mother angrily. “I’m never going to be happy if I have to spend my life doing things that I show no interest in just because they are practical or make you proud.”
The once peaceful home was filled with tension and anger. His mother’s voice grew louder as she shouted, “You can’t just do whatever you want! You should be responsible for your future!” Jack, fueled by his own frustration, shot back, “I am tired of you always telling me what to do! I am not a child anymore! You only care about your own feeling! You never thought about my feeling!” They were so caught up in their own anger and hurt that they failed to see how their words and actions were affecting each other.
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Jack rushed into his bedroom and locked the door heavily.
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When Jack heard his mother’s words, regretful tears rolled down his face.
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3 . Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion — like stress, anger, or frustration.
The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time, or you feel angry or frustrated, stop. Whatever you’re doing, stop and sit for one minute.
If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer, that is OK.
This exercise seems simple — almost too simple.
Remember to take the time you need to really immerse yourself in the emotion. Then, when you feel you’ve felt it enough, release it — really let go of it. You will be surprised at how quickly you can move on from a negative situation and get to what you really want to do!
| A．Yet it is very effective. |
| B．This will remind you of the steps to the process. |
| C．Allow yourself another minute to feel the emotion. |
| D．What was going through your mind as you were undergoing that negativity? |
| E．While you’re sitting there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion. |
| F．Are you willing to keep holding on to this negative emotion as you go through the rest of the day? |
| G．You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. |
4 . The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here’s some good news: it’s likely that no one even noticed.
The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance.
The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It’s normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people.
Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it’s just your mind playing tricks on you.
| A．However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle. |
| B．That’s why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter. |
| C．Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself. |
| D．The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do. |
| E．What you can do at this moment is to ignore them. |
| F．We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us. |
| G．It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed. |
5 .
You have the ability to decide if you are happy or not. Happiness is a choice.
You can choose your emotions. True happiness comes from inside; it can’t be forced by outside forces.
You want to buy a pair of shoes, so you choose a pair that you like and feel good. You wouldn't buy a pair that you don’t like or don’t fit well, right?
Choosing to be happy after you realize your anger has shown up (or even choose to be calm) can be beneficial.
Remember that we can always choose happiness. At first it will be difficult to just switch your thoughts and feelings from anger, self-doubt, or fear to joy and happiness. Don’t be lost in what happens to you unnecessarily but realize what is causing you to feel that way. Realize that thoughts, feelings and emotions can change.
| A．Choosing to be happy |
| B．Choose Your Emotion |
| C．We choose our feelings |
| D．Then move on and choose to be happy. |
| E．It is the same way you choose to smile. |
| F．You can’t depend on someone else to make you happy. |
| G．One can’t rely on someone else to make himself or herself happy. |
6 . It's no surprise that stress and anxiety are often viewed in a negative light, but Lisa Damour, a private-practice psychologist, suggests they're not always bad for us. She claims that a little bit of both can help build mental resilience and these experiences can sometimes benefit us.
Damour explained how stress often occurs when people operate at the edge of their abilities - when they push themselves or are forced by situations to stretch beyond their familiar limits. This can result from both bad and good events, she said. For instance, being fired is stressful, but so is bringing a baby home for the first time. She described how stress is unavoidable in daily life and that medium levels of stress “can have an inoculating function”, which can lead to “higher than average resilience” when we face new difficulties.
“Anxiety gets an unnecessarily bad comment,” she said, “Anxiety is an alarm system inside the body, likely handed down by evolution, which informs us of threats from both outside, such as a driver turning aside suddenly, and inside, such as when we've wasted too much time and it's time to get started on a task.”
Viewing anxiety as sometimes helpful or even protective allows people to make good use of it, suggests Damour. For example, she often tells the teenagers she works with in her practice to pay attention if they start to feel anxious at a party because their nerves may be warning them of a problem.
1. When do people feel stressed according to Damour?| A．They have much work to do. | B．They lose their favorite things. |
| C．They deal with different situations. | D．They're engaged in doing unfamiliar things. |
| A．Unexpected. | B．Unbearable. | C．Positive. | D．Determining. |
| A．To explain the reason for being anxious. | B．To demonstrate the benefits of anxiety. |
| C．To state the risk of being anxious. | D．To present the solution to anxiety. |
| A．Stress and anxiety aren't always bad. | B．Stress and anxiety are part of our lives. |
| C．We should focus on positive things in life. | D．We should deal with stress and anxiety carefully. |
7 . I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I
"Excuse me," I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move
I stepped out, complaining about the
A woman was coming across the lot in my
I continued to smile all the way to my
From then on, I became aware of people's
| A．helped | B．found | C．troubled | D．enjoyed |
| A．things | B．dollars | C．chances | D．packages |
| A．weighed | B．cashed | C．lifted | D．carried |
| A．pleased | B．annoyed | C．delighted | D．disappointed |
| A．situation | B．choice | C．business | D．attitude |
| A．aside | B．about | C．along | D．away |
| A．counter | B．cashier | C．entrance | D．exit |
| A．weather | B．work | C．service | D．shopping |
| A．direction | B．decision | C．satisfaction | D．imagination |
| A．announced | B．noticed | C．proved | D．discovered |
| A．trusted | B．persuaded | C．hid | D．recognized |
| A．big | B．bright | C．rough | D．nice |
| A．gentleman | B．passenger | C．customer | D．stranger |
| A．before | B．though | C．until | D．since |
| A．attracted | B．confused | C．cheered | D．frightened |
| A．relaxed | B．raised | C．trembled | D．tightened |
| A．office | B．car | C．home | D．doctor |
| A．appearances | B．reactions | C．expressions | D．behaviors |
| A．treatment | B．conclusion | C．awareness | D．achievement |
| A．tell | B．show | C．give | D．remind |
1.谢绝Tom的邀请；
2.说明你的理由；
3.推荐你的朋友Mary参加，并说明原因。
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Dear Tom,
Thank you very much for your invitation.
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Yours sincerely,
LiHua
1. 表示安慰
2. 给予鼓励;
3. 提出建议。
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Dear Leslie,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
10 . There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!
| A．Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. |
| B．She gave them some delicious food and left. |
| C．One day she left with the two birds at home alone. |
| D．She took them home and put them in a small cage. |
| E．She lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air. |
| F．One day the girl left the door of the cage open. |
| G．Suddenly she felt the bird go softly. |
