1 . Regret refers to a feeling of sadness about something wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better.     1     Experts say they come in four basic varieties: connection regrets, moral regrets, foundation regrets and boldness regrets. An instance of regret may involve just one or a combination.

    2     Regret is linked with depression and anxiety, and excessive regret can adversely affect your hormones and immune system. For some, it’s anathema to sleep.

To truly get over our regret requires that we put it in its proper place. The trick is not to avoid the bad feeling; it’s to acknowledge it and use it for learning and improvement.     3     We have to seek them out on purpose to improve ourselves. Here are things you may find helpful the next time your are indulged in regrets.

    4     This suggests that regret is like a ghost: not entirely clear but always frightening. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. Write down why each one still bothers you and its lingering bad effects. You will find that a list is a lot less dreadful than a ghost.

After you make a mistake, life moves on. But sometimes you just can’t stop kicking yourself. Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making, had you pressed on to graduation.     5    

Life is a journey full of pleasures and pains. To live it well and fully means learning from every bit of it, including regrets, and moving forward.

A．Not all regrets are the same, of course

B．People often say their regrets chase after them.

C．Regret’s benefits don’t come to us by chance.

D．Never waste another minute of life reliving a decision that cannot be changed.

E．Some take the declaration a step further and claim that they have no regrets at all.

F．Unanalyzed and unmanaged, any variety of regrets can be poison for your health.

G．If you are of the “no regrets” school of life, you might think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness.

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I was in 7th grade when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was very sudden and unexpected for our family and obviously I was beaten. I tried my best to balance my first year of middle school and my home life, even if I knew this was impossible. I hated coming home from school every day for fear of what I would see when I got home. I hated seeing my mom sick all the time; she was not herself and all I wanted was for her to stop treatment and get better. Luckily, I had lots of support from my family, friends, and teachers during this hard time to help get me through it.

At the beginning of the year, I was determined to stay on track with my homework and studying and get through my first year at middle school successfully. Slowly, I started to become more distracted while at home with taking care of my mom, cleaning the house and helping my grandma cook our meals. While I was at school, I could escape and put my mom’s sickness in the back of my mind while I hung out with my friends and enjoyed playing. I noticed that my quiz and test grades were increasingly getting worse, but I never brought this to the attention of my mom because I did not want to worry her. Eventually, all of my grades were lower than C’s.

I knew that I was not doing well at school, and I needed to get my grades back up. I knew that a lot of my teachers were cutting me some unimportant work because they knew what was happening at home. Ms. Zazoski, my English teacher was the most supportive teacher that I have ever had and I am so glad that I was in her class that year.

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One day my teacher had me stay after school to have a talk with her.

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That was the motivation that I needed to improve my grades.

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3 . Live a happy life to maintain youthful look

Life is always full of surprises! It has its ups and downs that could affect our feelings towards every situation we encounter every day. If you are experiencing stress at your job or anywhere in your life, it is essential that you deal with the concern right away.    1     The following tips can help you deal with it.

Practice deep breathing. A great tip that can help you keep your stress levels down is to start practicing deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing exercises are a form of meditation and they allow you to feel more relaxed and peaceful.     2    

Hold a stress ball. When you are stressed at work or in class, hold a stress ball.     3     It can help release the tension that you feel. Holding onto a stress ball for a good part of the day is a very healthy way to end stress.

    4     Start living your life the way you want to. There's nothing worse than settling in life and having regrets about it. What is important in life is to remain true to your original aspiration and keep your mission firmly in mind. By going after your goals you'll notice that your stress levels will be much lower.

If you have tried all sorts of ways to try to control and reduce your own levels of stress, and have not been successful, it is time for you to seek medical attention.    5     You can also attend course of stress management to get you back on track and feeling in control again.

A．Pursue your dreams in life.

B．Settle your problems in time.

C．But gradually increase your exercise, or you will feel stressed out.

D．Talk to your doctor for their recommendations of stress management.

E．You'll notice your heart rate slowing down and you'll feel much better.

F．This will allow you to press something with fingers every time you get angry.

G．It is just a matter of learning how to manage yourself in order to reduce stress.

4 . Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing to what feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.

Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.

But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then： The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."

So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikides says， "Nostalgia is absolutely central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well： "You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "

1. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?

A．Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.

B．Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.

C．Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.

D．Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.

2. There are many benefits of nostalgia except   ________

A．It can enable us to know ourselves better.

B．It can bring us some comfort when we recall.

C．We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.

D．We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.

3. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?

A．The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.

B．The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.

C．The bad memories that always stick around you.

D．The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.

4. What's the best title of the passage?

A．We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.

B．Nostalgia is actually good for you.

C．Don't be carried away by nostalgia.

D．There are many times when we like to recall.