1 . 某英语杂志社以“我劳动，我快乐”为主题向中学生开展征文活动。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文投稿。
要点：(1)分享你最难忘的劳动经历；
(2)谈谈你的劳动感受；
(3)表达你的观点并发出倡议
要求：1.必须包含所给要点, 可适当发挥；
2.语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范；
3.文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名；
4.词数100左右。
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2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is Positive Psychology about?

A．What’s wrong with us.

B．How to solve problems.

C．How to help people become happier.

2. What is Csikszentmihalyi’s idea about happiness?

A．We should always look for happiness.

B．We are the happiest when totally focused.

C．Happiness is caused by things that happen to us.

3. How did Csikszentmihalyi get the inspiration for his theory?

A．By swimming in a river.

B．By working for hours without stopping.

C．By noticing how artists worked in a studio.

4. What is the speaker going to introduce next?

A．More about the theory of flow.

B．The importance of the lecture.

C．The requirement of the course.

3 . Having an off day when you feel stressed or sad is totally normal.    1    We’ve put together some different things you can try to help turn your mood around and get feeling like yourself again.

Take a few minutes to breathe deeply. The simple action of taking full, deep breaths can help you start to feel better. Deep breathing increases oxygen supply throughout the body.     2     Deep breathing also helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which produces a calming effect.

Start keeping diaries.    3    It is a way to cognitively deal with the circumstances behind how you are feeling. In fact, studies have shown that writing offers benefits of emotional well-being, including relief of emotional distress. Besides, adjourning has been shown to benefit the immune system.

    4    Emotional tears signal the body to let out endorphins or “feel-good” hormones to promote a feeling of calm and well-being. Not only does crying allow your body to let out stress hormones, but at the end of a good cry, the body assumes a calmer state with a lower heart and breathing rate.

Rely on your support system. Studies have shown the benefits of having a close support system of family and friends to whom you can turn. Social support leads to a sense of belonging and security rather than loneliness while dealing with emotional pain.    5    

A．Take a break to laugh.

B．Go ahead and cry if you need to.

C．Take some time for yourself and treat yourself.

D．It’s also been linked to an increased sense of self-worth.

E．Writing down your feelings provides a great benefit.

F．This can help to relax muscles and reduce your blood pressure.

G．The good news is that there are things you can do for yourself to start feeling better.

4 .

A．He desperately needs an explanation.

B．He knows why Sam is in a bad mood.

C．He will make Sam feel better.

D．He will keep his distance from Sam.

5 .

A．He is usually not bad-tempered.	B．He doesn’t like the man.
C．He started the semester in a bad mood.	D．He has few responsibilities.

6 . How to practise emotional awareness?

What is emotional awareness? Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in understanding our behaviors and changing our way of dealing with the problems. With emotional awareness, we can understand how this influences our behaviors.    1    

Of course, describing exactly how we feel can often prove difficult.    2    It’s not always easy to put a finger on exactly what’s wrong, without digging a little deeper. This is often because on some level we don’t want to know how we really feel.

    3     Unhealthy thoughts, behaviors and coping mechanisms that are hidden from our view. Perhaps you lash out(猛击)or withdraw when you feel overwhelmed or go into a flood of criticism and self-doubt when you receive negative feedback.

Mindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts. It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental reflection.    4     We can quiet the mental chatter that often accompanies difficult emotions and instead sit with the physical sensation of the emotion in our body. Doing this regularly allows us to be more aware of the source of our emotions and enables us to carry out strategies to manage them more effectively.

Self-reflection develops emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes.    5    It can be difficult to feel heard by others if we don’t have the language to describe how we’re feeling.

A．And in turn, change the way we respond to challenging situations.

B．Without emotional awareness, we may develop emotional blind spots.

C．It’s the very reason we turn to general phrases like “I’m not myself today”.

D．Sometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words.

E．There are many ways to be mindful, from practising breathwork to sitting in silence.

F．And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.

G．Research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial to social and emotional functioning.

7 . To improve your confidence and set yourself up for sunnier times ahead, try these strategies:

Big yourself up. Rather than focusing on the negatives, make an effort to recognise your plus points. Make a list of the things you like about yourself and compliments people pay you.     1     Give yourself a mini-makeover. Changing your appearance can have a significant impact on how you feel. It’s amazing how good a new dress, a haircut, or having your teeth whitened can make you feel.     2     Always stand tall just looking confident will help you feel more confident.

            3     Distance yourself from individuals who put you down. Research supports that supportive social relationships contribute to self-esteem. Make plans to spend time with these uplifting individuals and enjoy their company.

Try something new. Stepping out of your comfort zone will give you a sense of achievement and help your self belief.     4     It’s the right season for this fun water sport! Would you like to paint better? Look around for an art class. You’ll get to meet like-minded people too.

Spot your own talent.     5     No? It’s time to start! You might be surprised. It could be cooking, cryptic crosswords, dancing, speaking a foreign language or repairing things. Doing more of the things that you do well and taking some time to improve will boost (增强) your self-confidence.

        Honestly speaking, building self-esteem is a journey that takes time and effort. Be kind to yourself and practice these strategies consistently.

A．Always fancied paddle boarding?

B．Make plans with positive people.

C．Would you engage in outdoor exercise?

D．Refer to it when you’re doubting your worth.

E．Spend time outdoors, preferably in green spaces.

F．Do you ever think about your strengths and skills?

G．Even a humble shower can give your self-image a lift.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Alina look to the man?

A．Upset.

B．Curious.

C．Delighted.

2. Who picked up Alina's purse?

A．A little girl.

B．An old lady.

C．A boy.

9 . What if a simple practice could greatly enhance your happiness, promote your physical health, improve your relationships, and even help you deal with life’s toughest challenges?     1     However, countless studies and personal stories show this powerful secret: gratitude.

Gratitude is a powerful emotion and a transformative habit.     2     It’s also about acknowledging the goodness in our lives and recognizing that the source of the goodness often comes from the outside of ourselves. It’s a celebration of the positive aspects of life, both big and small.

Practicing gratitude encourages us to change our viewpoint from scarcity (缺乏) to abundance. It prevents us from focusing on what we lack or what we want, directing our attention instead to the happiness we already have.     3     By encouraging positive emotions, gratitude can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Moreover, it can enhance overall mood and emotional resilience, enabling us to better cope with stress and life’s challenges.

    4     Research has suggested that individuals who regularly practice gratitude report fewer physical problems, experience less pain, and generally feel healthier than others. They’re also more likely to engage in health-promoting behavior, such as regular exercise and routine check-ups.

Gratitude plays an important role in developing strong relationships. It helps to strengthen bonds, reduce aggression (挑衅), and promote feelings of social satisfaction.     5    .

A．It may sound too good to be true.

B．How can gratitude change your life?

C．It’s more than just saying “thank you”.

D．Gratitude can also contribute to personal growth.

E．The benefits of gratitude extend to our physical health as well.

F．People who express gratitude often report better relationships.

G．This change in viewpoint can greatly increase our life satisfaction.

10 . How We Talk about Fear Matters

Lately, there seems to be plenty to fear in the world. How we talk about what we fear might offer clues to how we perceive that emotion socially and culturally.

Get the root of fear.

    1    . In Anglo Saxon times, “fear” primarily referred to sudden danger. The root of the word dates back to “pēr” from Indo-European about 6,000 years ago. This root suggests that fear developed from a sudden (frightening) experience you passed through.

Figure out the emotional meaning of fear.

Whether emotions are viewed positively or negatively varies from culture to culture.    2     . For instance, in English, the word “anxious” can be used to mean “worried” or “eager”. But the word meaning “anxious” just means “regret” in Dargwa. Therefore, many English speakers may not view anxiety as negatively as Dargwa speakers.

Find out a fearful pattern.

In looking at such patterns across the major language families, researchers found that the word “fear” was often associated with anxiety, envy and grief in Indo-European languages. But in Austronesian languages, “fear” more often was associated with surprise.     3     .

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How we talk about fear changes how we react to it. When we talk about what frightens us, it may be useful to disrupt associated meanings. In addition, how our language categorizes an emotion seems to impact whether we perceive those emotions negatively or positively.

In conclusion, fear is something that can be changed by cultural and linguistic experience.    5     . Perhaps Roosevelt was right when he in famously said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

A．Talk more about fears

B．Change our perception of fear

C．The word fear has a long history in English

D．There seemed a fearful pattern across the major language families

E．This is based on what people have learned to associate with emotion words

F．It opens the door to potential ways to change how we talk about and react to it

G．This makes speakers of the latter languages associate this emotion with a less negative sense