1 . Sometimes too much pressure can make us angry, fed up or sad. But you can actually remove some pressure before it gets the best of you.    1    .

Forget about being perfect.    2    It’s just you who put unnecessary pressure on yourself and reduce your ability to do excellent work. Take a look at the next point to find a better replacement for being perfect.

    3    It is wise to reduce many of your inner, mental problems such as performance anxiety and other worries. So you’d better ignore the possible outcomes and just keep your focus on the work you are doing, which makes it easier to live up to your potential.

Be calm with mistakes and failure.    4    When you learned to ride a bike, you fell off it time and time again. Just brush yourself off, perhaps cry for a moment and then get up on the bike again. See failure not as something negative but simply as a lot of room for improvement.

Just do it! It is often easy to get stuck in procrastination (拖延) and get little done.    5    That will make you upset about yourself. “Just doing it” is a great way to get out of a procrastination state and just get going with what you want to do. But that’s not always so easy. You have to get started at once.

A．Being perfect is pretty meaningless.

B．Focus on the process, not on the outcome.

C．If you make mistakes, you should apologize.

D．It happens, the pressure can start to build up.

E．Continue with your normal day in a perfect way.

F．Here are a few things you can do to accomplish that.

G．The world won’t break down if you make mistakes or fail.

2 . 假如你是在英国的交换生李华，上周日露营时你不慎扭伤 (sprain) 了自己的左脚。St. Laurence School 的学生Chris恰好路过，并对你实施了急救。请你给Chris所在的学校写一封感谢信，感谢他的帮助，要点包括：
1.表达你对Chris的感谢之情。
2.急救的经过 (时间、地点、具体急救措施)。
3.简要谈谈你的感悟及再次赞扬Chris。
注意：
1.词数120左右，开头与结尾已给出，不算入总词数内。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
词汇提示：冰袋 ice pack；绷带 bandage
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 假设你是李华，上周你因病住院，在住院期间你的主治大夫黄医生对你精心照顾，现在你已经出院回家。请你按照以下提示写封信给黄医生表达感谢。
1. 对黄医生的精心照顾表示感谢
2. 描述黄医生对你住院期间的帮助
3. 邀请黄医生参加你的18岁生日聚会。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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4 . Self-forgiveness has been defined as the process by which you become aware of any damage you’ve caused, seek to repair it, and eliminate or reduce your feelings of self-condemnation and guilt.

Forgiving yourself entails experiencing feelings of self-condemnation.     1     However, you must be careful not to confuse self-forgiveness with self-indulgence, self-deception, and narcissism. Forgiving yourself, on the other hand, means reestablishing your self-concept, rejoining your recognized path, and amending your mistakes.

Self-forgiveness involves changing the way you think about your past mistakes. It’s of vital importance to stop interpreting them as sources of shame and regret.     2     In reality, relating in a healthier way with your past is essential to recognize and value your changes and to help your personal growth.

    3     In order to forgive yourself, you must, first of all, recognize your mistakes in the situation that’s causing you to feel guilty. From there, you can clearly express your will to repair the damage and to empathize with those who’ve been affected by your actions.

The ability to forgive yourself also implies your firm belief that change is possible.     4     As a matter of fact, it simply means you’re aware of it. In addition, you’re aware of the importance of identifying what you can change in yourself to avoid repeating the same mistake in the future.

Finally, the last dimension of self-forgiveness is the awareness that you’re only human, hence, not perfect. Consequently, you’re capable of failing at any point in your life. Recognizing yourself as part of humanity can also help you to be more compassionate towards others.     5    

A．Self-forgiveness goes beyond feelings of self-pity.

B．This doesn’t refer to ignoring the fault you committed.

C．Self-forgiveness promotes your justice and reparation to others.

D．These are later replaced by the feeling of need to repair your mistakes.

E．You need to regard them as part of the process of becoming who you are.

F．Realizing this may be the first step you need to better face your future mistakes.

G．This means you’ll be more understanding and flexible in the face of others’ mistakes.

5 . From sunny yellows to pretty pinks, this summer’s trending colours are rooted in hope and optimism. But just how powerful can a colourful wardrobe be for influencing our emotions?

THE FIRST SIP of coffee in the morning. Your favourite song playing on your journey home from work. A glass of Aperol Spritz on your holiday. These things all have something in common—they release dopamine(多巴胺).

Dopamine acts as a messenger between the neurons in the brain and strongly affects our mood. When we have high levels of dopamine going back and forth between neurons, we feel great. On the other hand, low levels of dopamine have been linked to reduced motivation, decreased enthusiasm and depression.

Luckily, there are many ways we can boost our dopamine levels, and one of these — “dopamine dressing”— suggests that the clothes hold the power to boost our mood.

Personally, I’m fully on board. Earlier this year, I attended the wedding of one of my oldest friends in a floral-print midi dress by Rixo. After a year of working from home, often foregoing getting dressed in favour of staying in my pyjamas, it was my first taste of dressing up in a while. And honestly, I haven’t felt so great in a long time, so much so that I kept the dress on all day, long after the reception ended.

The concept of dopamine dressing-actively choosing clothes that bring us joy—is nothing new. A 2012 study found that when participants wore clothes of symbolic meaning to them, their perceived confidence increased. The fashion world surely seems to think so with many designers harnessing the mood-boosting power of colour. Sunshine yellows brightened up the runways of a number of brands, with luscious lemon dresses at Versace and hints of yellow among accessories at Fendi. And, head-to-toe red ensembles(全套服装) were a common theme at Balenciaga and Givenchy.

So is it possible to dress ourselves happy? I think so. But, instead of prescribing to centuries-old colour theories, dopamine dressing in 2021 should be about wearing what makes us feel good. So, whatever garment it is, go out and find the colours that spark joy for you!

1. What’s the function of paragraph 2?

A．To lead to the topic.	B．To arouse readers’interest.
C．To show people’s different preferences.	D．To introduce some background information.

2. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 5 mean?

A．I don’t think so.	B．I approve of it.
C．I worry about myself.	D．I insist on my opinion.

3. Why are Versace, Fendi, Balenciaga and Givenchy mentioned in paragraph 6?

A．To show that they are leading fashion brands.

B．To imply what the following fashion trend is.

C．To argue that dopamine is in relation to fashion.

D．To prove that the fashion world holds the same opinion.

4. What would be the best title of the passage?

A．Does dopamine-dressing refer to fashion?

B．Does dopamine-dressing effective for treatment?

C．Does colorful clothes lift mood?

D．Does colorful clothes follow fashion?

6 . 阅读下列文本，在空白处填入适当的单词(部分空有首字母或中文提示)。

When you enter an unfamiliar environment, what do you feel? Do you second-guess yourself? Although confident people are not immune from self-doubt, they enjoy a strong s    1    of safety, clarity, and trust in themselves.

Studies indicate that confident people tend to be healthier and live longer. It could be due to the    2    (积极的) effects of emotions associated with confidence, happiness and     3    (满足，满意). People who l    4    confidence often struggle with emotions like fear,    5    (忧郁，沮丧), and anxiety, which will harm health. Confidence can also help you with fitness goals.

7 . Gravy started working as a comfort dog at Grand Ledge High School in Michigan in September. She showed off tricks in the hallways with her handler (驯兽员), Capra, and made students laugh aloud. When students learned that Gravy’s first birthday fell just before Thanksgiving break, they asked Capra if they could throw a party. Capra said sure, thinking there wouldn’t be many people interested. However, on the big day, there were several hundred students in this gym.

The pandemic (大流行病) has been hard on students across the United States. Many young people experienced loneliness and the loss of loved ones. To solve the problem, schools have hired social workers and increased the number of their social-emotional learning classes.In some cases, they bought dogs.

Undoubtedly, the dogs make kids happy.“He’s kind of like a rock star; when the kids see him coming, they smile,“ said Traci Souva, an art teacher at North Huron Schools who trains Chipper, another comfort dog. “A lot of times the kids will tell Chipper what’s wrong rather than adults, and that’s pretty amazing.”

There are possible blemishes of having dogs in school. These include cleanliness, and student fears. But school officials say these are all manageable. The dogs are highly trained and always with a handler, so no student is forced to communicate with the dogs if they don’t want to.

Since the pandemic, demand for trained dogs in schools“has just increased,“ said Nikki Brown, a dog trainer and the director of Canines for Change, a nonprofit that trains dogs for work in schools. Over the last year, her organization has provided dogs to at least seven areas in Michigan, including Grand Ledge. “The dogs are highly trained to be in a school environment,” she added.“They are trained to work with kids with emotional problems. They sense stress. By the dogs’ behaviour they might warn a teacher of a kid who is struggling emotionally.“

1. Which of the following best describes Gravy as a comfort dog?

A．Tricky.

B．Popular.

C．Humorous.

D．Caring.

2. What does the underlined word“blemishes” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Requirements.

B．Disadvantages.

C．Influences.

D．Suggestions.

3. What can we infer from Nikki Brown’s words?

A．Working on campus brings a lot of pressure to dogs.

B．There is a high global market demand for trained dogs.

C．School environment can affect dogs’ behaviour greatly.

D．The dogs have the ability to notice students’ mental illness.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How dogs relieve students’ mental problems

B．How dogs ensure students’ safety on campus

C．How dogs enrich students’ after-school activities

D．How dogs develop students’ sense of responsibility

8 . While we enjoy the convenience the modern technology has brought to us, there has been a growing realization that while we may have innumerable followers and friends on social media, those in the real world are far more limited. Sharing feelings and problems in real conversations and confrontations is increasingly hard. Therefore, we feel lonely. The only way to break away from it is to reconnect with the self and the people who surround us.     1    . Here’s what we can do.

Connect with your own self

    2    . Developing a conscious and mindful approach is an essential element towards ensuring there is no disconnectedness from people who surround you and the life you build for yourself.

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Learning to say ‘no’ to the people and activities that are beyond your ability. Doing this does not mean you are being unfriendly or irresponsible. It is a necessary reallocation of energies to provide emotional help to oneself and others.

Do the things you love

Invest in yourself by engaging with your interests and passions.     4    , but taking care of what you need is also essential.

Make time.

    5    . Learn to make full use of it and invest time in the people you love and care about. Career goals are often not enough to provide complete fulfilment. Building meaningful relationships is vital.

A．Draw boundaries

B．Offer help whenever possible

C．Do not allow time to become something missing

D．This requires us to relook, reconsider and adapt

E．Life is always full of opportunities and challenges

F．Self-awareness is a key to understanding your needs and desires

G．It is significant to work towards being available for people around you

9 . Sometimes, you just have to let it all out. There is much to complain about these days. Venting (发泄) can be comfortable, bonding and even productive. Who needs toxic positivity (毒鸡汤) when you can unload your way forward?

    1     Complain to the wrong person and your hurt feelings and minor complaint become team gossip. Complain too often and you’ll affect the whole office with your complaints, making your co-workers to vent about you. Suddenly, you’re in trouble.

There’s a right way to blow off steam. If you must air your annoyances, do so carefully and consciously.

Don’t vent to your boss, or to colleagues below you in the organization. That will just spark fighting between teams.     2     This person should not be involved in the situation that bothers you.

Your complaint should be centred around yourself.     3     Keep your comments about co-workers and bosses objective. For example, instead of saying, “Bob was rude,” note that Bob interrupted you, and that made you feel like he doesn’t have confidence in your work.

    4     Anything written will always be risky. Play it safe and try venting to yourself first in a voice memo. Yell into your phone. Play it back privately. Ask yourself, “Do I sound ridiculous?” Then hit delete.

I used to complain about everything on my social-media accounts. I treated it like a diary. I kept getting involved in online arguments.     5     Exposing my deepest emotions to strangers only raised my anger. I quit social media. I rediscovered the joy of screaming in my bedroom and scrawling(乱涂乱画) in a journal. There’s a visceral ( 发自肺腑的) feeling of the anger translating out through my hands.

A．Pick someone you trust.

B．Focus on how you’re feeling.

C．Venting can be risky, though.

D．Keep it off-screen if you can.

E．Pretend everything is sunny.

F．I realized I felt more negative emotions.

G．There are times when only a vent will do.

10 . 假如你是李华，你的英国好友George即将参加“汉语桥Chinese-bridge”决赛。他来信询问学习汉语的方法，现在请你用英文给他回信。
内容要点包括：1. 祝贺进入决赛；2. 给予学习方法建议；3. 表达美好祝愿。
注意：请尽量正确地使用必修一所学的单词短语和句型写作(此为主要得分点)
1. 字数100词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 不要出现你的真实姓名和学校名称；
4. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：congratulate somebody on something祝贺某人某事
Dear George,

Knowing you have successfully made it to the final round of the Chinese-bridge competition, I am eagerly writing to

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Yours,

Li Hua