1 . Self-esteem is the ruling view you have of yourself. This includes your beliefs about your inner qualities and how you think others see you.     1     Someone can develop low self-esteem even when they are highly functional and greatly skilled. Understanding this mysterious emotional currency might be the key to unlocking your own self-worth.

People with healthy self-esteem don't need to boast about themselves to others. People with low self-esteem may tell you how much everyone loves them, what a great job they do at work, and how amazing they are at pretty everything under the sun even though they really wonder if it's true. People may see them as obnoxious or “full of themselves”.     2     They are not shy about sharing ideas, including constructive criticisms of others. They also take care of themselves without second-guessing or apologizing. They are the people who we say seem “sure of themselves”.

If you're starting to think you may have low self-esteem, you can work on the way you talk to yourself. When you turn off negative self-talk, you can open the floor to positive reinforcements and access the courage to show different sides of yourself. It isn't going to feel good at first, though. Keep going until it becomes less and less and maybe even a few awkward laughs in the mirror may help.     3    

However, in serious cases of low or even non-existent self-esteem, you may want to call in a professional or a specialist. Good mental health is important, and professionals doing psychotherapy do not pass judgement or give corrections.     4     It is the best way to get at the roots of your real self-esteem problems.

    5     It will take some work but your entire life — from your relationships to your body image to your work habits — will be touched with the kind of power that only comes from someone believing in themselves. This is the hardest part, and the greatest leap. With some changes and support, you can improve your self-esteem and see how everything else changes as a result.

A．Self-esteem is not always rooted in reality, though.

B．You have the power to shape a new self-perception.

C．This encourages you to speak openly without worry.

D．The real test of character is whether they can learn from their mistakes.

E．Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of his or her value or worth.

F．People with a healthy level of self-esteem present themselves with a casual confidence.

G．With some practice and persistence, you will win this internal struggle to see your self-worth.

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As the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine.” In troubling times, good humour is in need more than ever. Doctors and medical staff are including it in     1     (they)care treatments. One product of this kind is the healthcare clown around the globe. There is even     2     organization that sets standards. The European Federation of Healthcare Clown Organizations     3     (found)in 2011. It says, “Healthcare clowns,     4     make contact through humour, bring moments of happiness to children and some adults with illness or special needs.”

After a COVID-19 ward opened in Jerusalem, one healthcare clown decided to help patients by     5     (use)her humour. She wanted to reduce the patients’     6     (anxious)and improve their health. She enjoyed working alongside doctors and said, “     7     (obvious), the doctors take care of the body and we come in and take care of the soul.”

Healthcare clowns are carefully chosen. Professional     8     (performer)have to receive special training before working with children in the healthcare environment. “I can see up close the effect the clowns have     9     sick children. I could not see a world without them. It’s necessary for the public     10     (realize)the role of healthcare clowns,” a doctor said.

3 . Anger is the most destructive (破坏性的) emotion. When you are ___, you make hurried decisions that you will probably regret. You will also regret careless language ____ without thought. What can be done to control anger and prevent it ruining our lives? Here are five ways that you can fight the cause of anger.

Firstly, you need to change your attitude to the way the world ____. You have to admit that sometimes things do go wrong and that people are always lovely. Try to ____ that ____ people do behave in ways that will make you both frustrated and angry. Secondly, don’t regard anger as a bad emotion. There are occasions ____ anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. Thirdly, it is beneficial to stop trying to manage your anger. A good way of ____ anger is to identify (识别) the root cause. Taking ____ steps towards solving the underlying (根本的) problem will help you overcome feelings of anger. Fourthly, reacting angrily is a hard habit to break. But it is a habit, and habits can be ____. You need to learn not to respond at all. This way, your anger will not get the emotional ____ it needs to survive. Fifthly, don’t take the easy way when you get angry. You might say you feel better after an angry outburst, ____ that   is just the after-effect of the adrenalin (肾上腺素) your body released while you were angry. If so, it is much harder to stay calm, to walk away from conflict (冲突), or to take a deep breath and act ____. That, however, is ____ you must do if you are to stop anger from becoming your master.

____, you must recognize that anger is ____ you can control. Make changes to your lifestyle and attitudes, and you will find that you will turn angry much less often, if at all.

1.

A．sad

B．happy

C．angry

D．surprised

2.

A．written

B．spoken

C．read

D．heard

3.

A．has worked

B．is working

C．will work

D．works

4.

A．accept

B．receive

C．take

D．refuse

5.

A．another

B．others

C．other

D．the other

6.

A．where

B．that

C．how

D．when

7.

A．facing with

B．facing up to

C．looking up to

D．looking forward to

8.

A．positive

B．negative

C．pessimistic

D．passive

9.

A．kept

B．developed

C．formed

D．broken

10.

A．drinks

B．clothes

C．food

D．water

11.

A．because

B．but

C．and

D．so

12.

A．normally

B．effectively

C．slightly

D．seriously

13.

A．that

B．which

C．what

D．who

14.

A．Above all

B．In conclusion

C．To begin with

D．What’s more

15.

A．anything

B．nothing

C．everything

D．something

4 . It’s natural for people to compare themselves with their peers. Peer pressure is a force that nearly everyone has faced at some point. If it’s not well handled, there might be some destructive consequences.    1     Below are tips on how to deal with peer pressure and avoid making tough decisions that may trigger unfavorable outcomes.

Find positive influence

At any age, it’s beneficial to stay involved with extracurricular activities like sports, music, art, or other hobbies. Team building activities can help increase self-confidence and create a support system that allows an individual to succeed. Additionally, enjoying hobbies and other harmless pastimes like exercising can release feel-good hormones.    2    

Plan ahead

Experiencing peer pressure, especially when in an unfriendly environment, can cause a person to panic and make impulsive decisions.    3     Think of different situations that spark discomfort and think about how to deal with peer pressure. It’s ok to give excuses to avoid making decisions that you may feel are not right for you.

    4    

Positive influences, usually parents or siblings, can teach you how to deal with peer pressure directly. Having a trusted friend, family member, or another resource to call on can relieve some of the everyday life stresses. They can be there to give advice or just support the decisions you’ve made that you feel are right for you.

Convey feelings and emotions

Honesty goes a long way in reducing the harmful effects of peer pressure. Speak to the person or group of people who may be causing feelings of unease or uncertainty and kindly ask them to stop.     5    

A．Talk to a trusted resource.

B．Don’t be afraid to find new groups.

C．Unfortunately, peer pressure is difficult to avoid.

D．Therefore, it’s essential to know how to deal with it.

E．So, it’s best to have a plan that can help map out a response.

F．They can help reduce anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.

G．It’s ok to distance yourself from those who are not serving you in a positive aspect.

5 . Everything changed when I entered high school. Among all the freshmen, I never saw an acquaintance. At home I was just as ___________.

Mom was shouting again. “Karole, your bedroom is a disaster. Why can’t you keep it_________?”

The last thing, I needed was, mother’s_________. Clean your room. Finish your dinner. What happened to the mother who___________ me with complete acceptance? However, instead of explaining my _________, I just holed up in my bedroom.

Clearing off some space, I pulled out my math textbook, turned to a fresh page and started___________the first problem. Almost immediately, I made a_______! “Wrong again” I thought. “You can’t do anything___________!”   I tore the paper from my notebook, balled it up and_________it on the floor.

When I finished my homework, the floor was__________with crumpled(皱的) papers. It gave me a kind of satisfaction to see the___________ I’d made. Like it was proof of all my flaws(缺点). I kicked the papers under the   ___________.

One day, when I came home and entered my room, I___________. It was neat as a new pin. Mom had___________cleaned it. All the papers under my bed had___________, except one. I picked it up and unfolded it.

I___________Mom’s handwriting immediately: “Dear Karole, I’ve been too___________with you lately. Sorry. Now I only_____________you are to be your same, sweet self. Love, Mom.”

At that moment, a weight seemed to lift from me. It was_____________with something as soft as an angel’s wing. After that, everything changed in high school. But that heartfelt note remained ____________for the rest of my teenage years.

1.

A．depressed

B．uninterested

C．frightened

D．embarrassed

2.

A．quiet

B．clean

C．bright

D．empty

3.

A．education

B．explanation

C．criticism

D．punishment

4.

A．loved

B．raised

C．respected

D．pitied

5.

A．anxiety

B．anger

C．confusion

D．pain

6.

A．writing down

B．wiping off

C．searching for

D．working out

7.

A．decision

B．mistake

C．change

D．progress

8.

A．quickly

B．perfectly

C．right

D．easily

9.

A．hid

B．spread

C．displayed

D．threw

10.

A．decorated

B．replaced

C．littered

D．surrounded

11.

A．mess

B．mark

C．plan

D．effort

12.

A．chair

B．bed

C．desk

D．floor

13.

A．cried

B．stopped

C．froze

D．hesitated

14.

A．suddenly

B．unwillingly

C．occasionally

D．obviously

15.

A．increased

B．faded

C．rotted

D．disappeared

16.

A．recognized

B．remembered

C．hated

D．imagined

17.

A．disappointed

B．concerned

C．strict

D．bored

18.

A．believe

B．expect

C．realize

D．discover

19.

A．replaced

B．combined

C．covered

D．filled

20.

A．comforting

B．exciting

C．amusing

D．satisfying

6 . 假定你是李夏，最近，你的英国朋友Chris 因向你校广播站投稿未被采纳而失落，请你写一封信，通过讲述一个小故事，安慰并鼓励他不要灰心。
写作内容：
1.表达写信意图。
2.讲述你熟知的小故事。
3.鼓励他不要灰心，继续投稿。
写作要求： 1.邮件词数100左右。 2.开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数。 3.可根据情况增加细节，使行文连
贯。4.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。 词汇：稿件 contribute
Dear Chris,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Xia

7 . "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are . . . " Jimmy was singing happily with his friends. He laughed and then started to tell stories to them.

_________, this would never happen in real life. My eight-year-old brother, Jimmy, is an autistic （自闭症的）child. He doesn't know how to chat with others and can't even _________ by himself. He also has difficulty following his teachers in class. These things make him feel _________ at school.

Mom took Jimmy to the hospital to get more treatment. But it _________ very well. Jimmy still doesn't know how to behave at school. He can't listen to the teacher and doesn't understand what to do. He always forgets to bring his things home and even loses his books. My mom is always worried, but when she talks about Jimmy, she still _________― it seems that she is still _________ her son.

_________ Jimmy's sister, I am also worried about him. I heard that some students encourage him to misbehave and then laugh at him. The boys even stole _________ pencils and hid them in Jimmy' s bag. Then they told the teacher that Jimmy stole them.

Every time I hear about these things, I am very _________, but my mom asks me not to. She says that Jimmy doesn't __________ it at all. He is always smiling, even though life is hard for him. I love him and I hope things will get better soon and he will grow up happily.

1.

A．Then

B．However

C．And

D．Although

2.

A．go to school

B．stay with others

C．do any things

D．do many things

3.

A．lonely

B．disappointed（使…失望）

C．worried

D．happy

4.

A．hasn't done

B．hasn't worked

C．got

D．did

5.

A．gets excited

B．gets mad

C．smiles

D．cries

6.

A．proud of

B．responsible for（对…负责）

C．hard on

D．thankful to

7.

A．With

B．To

C．For

D．As

8.

A．Jimmy's

B．his

C．others'

D．their

9.

A．upset

B．puzzled（困惑的）

C．strange

D．pleasant（令人愉快的）

10.

A．have a look at

B．care about

C．hide

D．hate