1 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

1.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

2.

A．unsure

B．unsafe

C．unusual

D．unhappy

3.

A．breaks

B．turns

C．steps

D．attempts

4.

A．genuine

B．polite

C．serious

D．cool

5.

A．danger

B．injury

C．disaster

D．wonder

6.

A．landed on

B．tripped over

C．kicked up

D．ran into

7.

A．a hot potato

B．a big fish

C．no luck

D．no big deal

8.

A．fight

B．argue

C．disappear

D．struggle

9.

A．tackle

B．avoid

C．prevent

D．identify

10.

A．patience

B．bravery

C．worry

D．anger

11.

A．fool

B．hero

C．stranger

D．dancer

12.

A．suggested

B．expected

C．promised

D．directed

13.

A．dependent

B．easy

C．careful

D．hard

14.

A．fashionable

B．tight

C．comfortable

D．special

15.

A．analyse

B．accept

C．trust

D．refuse

2 . It’s almost impossible to totally avoid stress, but these top tips will help you to get it under control so that it doesn’t take over your life.

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Studies of both animals and humans show that social contact can help avoid body’s stress. So cultivate a network of people you can turn to share what’s bothering you with a friend and ask for some helpful advice. Avoid people who always need something without giving back or who are always short with you.

Avoid last-minute rushes

Leave the house 15 minutes early for appointments, set up a system for paying your bills(ask your bank about automatic bill paying), refill your prescriptions a week ahead of time and stock up on birthday cards whenever you see ones you like.     2     .

Make time for yourself

Give higher priority to your “relax and renewal” time. Include it in your schedule at least every other day.     3     . Or spend some time alone reading or listening to music you love.

Laugh a lot

    4     Laughter also stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles and boosts your resistance to infection. It’s nearly impossible to stay tense while you’ re laughing. If you laugh for 20 seconds, your body gets the same amount of beneficial oxygen—very good for stress relief—as it does in three minutes of exercise. Plus, it’s nearly impossible to stay tense while you’re laughing.     5     . Share jokes with friends over email.

If you feel you’re experiencing more stress than you can manage, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting help.

A．Lean on other people

B．Share your problems with friends

C．So you’d better laugh all day long

D．A little advance planning can spare you a lot of headaches

E．Find cartoons, videos, TV shows, writers and comics that make you laugh

F．If you have to cut out an activity to make time for your hobby—or a warm bath—then do it

G．When you laugh, you send chemicals called endorphins to your brain that ease pain and enhance your feeling of well

3 . It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming—especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important.    1     or that you're stuck in the same situation every time. We hope that with the help of these strategies, you'll be able to stand up for yourself, and gain the respect that you deserve.

Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down—your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease.    2    

Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond.    3    

But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.

    4     You may find yourself crying because you lack confidence in yourself, but research has found that your body posture can actually make you think more positive about yourself Try to stand straight, plant your feet wide, and keep your head up—you may feel better about your worth and what you have to say.

It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying.    5    , so be easy on yourself during the journey!

A．You'll get better with time and practice

B．Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness

C．This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded

D．Having better body posture can boost your confidence

E．Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it

F．You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process

G．Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time

4 . Feeling down? Consider these things when you’re having a bad day.

Success doesn’t happen overnight.

Don’t kid yourself into thinking success will come quickly.     1    

Without hard times, you wouldn’t appreciate the good ones.

    2    You can improve yourself from failure. If you look at failure as a part of your life, you’ll stay positive and happy.

It’s okay to cry sometimes.

Don’t be afraid of crying.    3    Instead it’s a good way to let go of your unhappiness.

No one’s life is as interesting as it looks.

    4    It is okay to communicate with your friends online, but don’t believe everything you see. You are probably comparing your pale life the best part of their lives.

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It is hard to put yourself in a weak position, but opening up to a friend will help you deal with your troubles.

A．Don’t get sad if you lose.

B．It isn’t a sign of weakness.

C．It takes courage to ask for help.

D．Anything worth doing requires time

E．Strength does not come from winning.

F．Think of something you are thankful for.

G．Don’t compare your life to what others show online.

5 . 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.

I woke up excitedly. This day was special. It was my birthday and I was sure that I was going to receive a great deal of wishes and presents this year. I got off from my bed and rushed to my bathroom to get dressed in the best possible manner. I wore the beautiful dress that I had bought especially for this day, dressed my hair and went down for breakfast.

Mom was in the kitchen. I flashed a bright smile at her, waiting for her to wish me and give me a hug. But my smile soon disappeared as my mother started rolling with laughter. I was confused. I asked her what was the matter. Controlling her laughter, she managed to answer me, which sounded something like, “Why are you dressed up like that early in the morning? Are you alight?” I wanted to burst out in anger. I wanted to tell her that I was dressed up because it was my birthday! But then I decided not to tell her myself, and I changed into a casual dress.

After a few moments, my brother and my father came for breakfast as well. I gave them both the same flashy smile, but was heartbroken instantly when neither of them wished me. I thought that maybe they are planning a surprise birthday party for me, and that was the reason none of them wished me. I felt excited as I love surprise birthday parties.

All day long, I stayed in my room so that my family could easily prepare for my party. In the evening, my mother came to me and said that she was leaving for her friend's house and if I wanted to come along as well. I knew she was trying to fool me and she only wanted me to get dressed for the party. I replied to her in affirmative(肯定的) and started dressing up. When I finished, I closed my eyes and stepped out of my room. Then I opened my eyes and…

WHAT? The house was looking exactly like it had always been! No balloons? No ribbons(丝带)? No friends? No party?

注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语.
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I wondered what the surprise really was, because my mom did take me to her friend's place.

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I was crying when my mom came to my room.

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6 . How to Overcome Feeling of Guilt

Guilt can be a depressing feeling that prevents you from moving forward with your life.     1     However, this article will guide you through the process and help you move towards a positive future.

Identify what you feel guilty about. If you feel guilty about something, it is important to identify what you feel guilty about and why. Identifying the source of your guilt and why it makes you feel guilty can help you to determine if you are experiencing healthy or unhealthy guilt.     2    

Write about your feelings.     3     Start by writing down the reason that you feel guilty. If it was something you did or said to someone, describe what happened in as much detail as you can. Include in your description how this situation made you feel and why. What do you think that you should feel guilty about?

Apologize if necessary. Once you have understood your feelings, you can determine if you need to apologize for your actions.     4     It is important to take full responsibility for your actions in order to show your friend that you really do feel bad.

    5     Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it. Although you must understand that good deeds will not reverse your actions, they will help you move forward into a positive future.

A．Do a good deed.

B．Forgive yourself.

C．Sometimes we may feel guilty when we don’t need to feel guilty.

D．It may be difficult to stop the negative feelings and deal with your past actions.

E．Journaling about your guilt may help you to start to understand it and deal with it.

F．Either way, you will need to work through these feelings in order to overcome them.

G．Make sure that your apology is sincere and that you don’t make excuses for your actions.