The International Public Speaking Competition, the largest of its kind in the world, takes place in London in May each year. This year, two Chinese students took part in the competition and
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2 . We’ve all had things to apologize for. Whether on the playground or at the office, intentionally or not, we’ve hurt people. Research shows that apologies benefit us in many ways, which can reduce stress and ease heart rates, as well as boosting relationship well being and cooperation.
Like so many other habits that are good for us, apologies must overcome our own mental barriers. When people know they’ve made a mistake and hurt somebody, they may still remain silent in the face of their wrong doings.
First, the offender (冒犯者) may not be concerned with the relationship, especially if they have little empathy for the other person. The second barrier is the perceived threat to one’s self-image. Some people fear that apologizing will be both humbling and prove that they aren’t a good, moral person.
While this too is a possibility, in most cases the opposite is true, because people have a tendency to overestimate the negative consequences of apologizing and underestimate the benefits of apologizing. But once we’ve actually apologized, we both feel better, and it can really have a positive impact.
| A．Have you ever said sorry to somebody? |
| B．But then why are apologies so difficult? |
| C．A true apology is a gift to another person. |
| D．In some cases, it may take time for the person to forgive and forget. |
| E．Finally, people may simply underestimate the effectiveness of their apology. |
| F．But even if you make the apology, don’t think the conflict is over automatically. |
| G．According to the researchers, there are three mental barriers to explain this silence. |
Teens can be hard to communicate with. There is
To communicate with them, we need some
Then,I took the notebook with a pen, walked near them, and
Each time, they would write back to me. So far, this type of communication has worked on us, and we still use it. When talking will just create
4 . I started meeting Lucy as language partners in 2013. We were in the second year at MIT. Our conversations took some work, but came
I genuinely
Our first more spiritual conversation came up around Christmas of that year, since we generally talked about
Like most ones, our friendship
I am
| A．hardly | B．relatively | C．nearly | D．suddenly |
| A．destination | B．path | C．title | D．topic |
| A．presents | B．memories | C．wishes | D．promises |
| A．valued | B．possessed | C．received | D．fixed |
| A．confused | B．disappointed | C．relaxed | D．delighted |
| A．changed | B．made | C．watched | D．produced |
| A．appear | B．gather | C．stay | D．run |
| A．friends | B．life | C．holidays | D．knowledge |
| A．brought back | B．made up | C．took on | D．focused on |
| A．started | B．dealt | C．connected | D．agreed |
| A．tough | B．deep | C．vital | D．necessary |
| A．switch | B．refer | C．stick | D．compare |
| A．proved | B．replaced | C．benefited | D．suffered |
| A．generous | B．grateful | C．sorry | D．helpful |
| A．energetic | B．patient | C．brave | D．genuine |
5 . How to Deal with Nosy People
They can come in the form of friends, relatives or strangers. The thing about nosy people is that they don’t understand personal space. Things can get confusing when your family members or friends become nosy. You don’t want to hurt them, but you may not want to share everything, either.
Respond. Do not react.
When someone starts asking personal questions one after the other, you might get confused as to why he or she is asking all those questions and what you should do. This confusion can then turn into discomfort. When you are in this situation, remind yourself to slow down.
Answer them reasonably without revealing too much.
One great strategy is to give a satisfactory answer without giving away too many details. You will satisfy their curiosity and maintain your personal boundaries at the same time.
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like answering the other person’s questions. It could be because they have no business knowing the details or because the question annoys you. So, if someone asks you a personal question, you could politely decline to answer.
Show a lack of enthusiasm.
| A．Give detailed answers. |
| B．Politely decline to answer. |
| C．There is no need to feel rushed at all! |
| D．Your body language tells a lot about you. |
| E．Here are tips on how you can deal with nosy people. |
| F．Use this strategy when the other person is a loved one. |
| G．It shows them you are not interested in the conversation. |
6 . All over the world, mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners. Years ago,children who had good manners were seen everywhere. They kept quiet if grown-ups were talking. Today, well-mannered children have more freedom. Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.
Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia. Some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud “ burp (打嗝) ” after you finish eating. Burping shows that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a loud burp, you are told to say, “Excuse me, please.” In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating together. People show good manners by turning their backs to others while they eat.
What are manners like in an East African town? People try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you.
Suppose you visit a friend in Arabia. You should walk behind the other tents until you come to his tent. If you pass in front of the other tents, you will be asked into each one.People will ask you to eat with them. And it is bad manners if you say no.
Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.
1. What is considered good manners in Mongolia?| A．Trying not to see one’s friends. | B．Walking in front of people’s tents. |
| C．Giving a loud burp after finishing eating. | D．Turning one’s back to others while eating. |
| A．Turn your back to him. | B．Wait until he finishes his call beside him. |
| C．Go straight to talk to him. | D．Pretend not to see him and go away. |
| A．To show their friendliness. | B．To make their culture interesting. |
| C．To demonstrate their generosity. | D．To attract others from other places. |
| A．Good manners change over time. |
| B．Good manners are welcome everywhere. |
| C．Children with good manners make friends easily. |
| D．Different places have different understanding of good manners. |
Once upon a time, in a small town located near the edge of a vast forest, two adventurous souls named John and David had long been keen to go deep into the heart of nature. One day, armed with their backpacks, they determined to explore the forest. The villagers had warned them to stick to the main path, cautioning that there could be hunters’ traps elsewhere, but the appeal of the charming forest was too great to resist.
As they confidently ventured deeper into the forest, its beauty unfolded before their eyes. An hour later, driven by the hunger for the unknown, they made a decision to take the less-traveled path, making marks along the way carefully as they went. For another two hours, they observed various flowers, took pictures of strange-shaped rocks and marveled at the breathtaking scenery. The forest seemed to be a world of its own, untouched by human presence. Everything appeared so beautiful.
However, little did they know that danger was hidden under their feet. As they went further, they realized that their phones had lost signal, and they were completely cut off from the outside world. Suddenly, John stepped forward and felt the ground gave way beneath him. Before he knew it, he had fallen into a hidden pit(深坑), his leg trapped by the wooden spikes(尖刺) lining the bottom. Pain shot through his body as he cried out for help.
Upon hearing John’s crying out in pain, David quickly ran to the edge of the pit, desperately trying to find a way to pull his friend out. However, his efforts were in vain. “John, are you okay? Can you move your leg?” asked David worriedly. John winced in pain as he tried to move his injured leg, “I think I’ve hurt my leg, David. It aches a lot.” “It’s going to be okay, John,” David comforted him, “I’ll find a way to get you out of here!” With no phone signal and nightfall approaching, David knew he had to act fast.
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He couldn’t pull John out of the pit, so he decided to get out and seek help.
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Together, they journeyed back to where John awaited rescue.
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9 . When Gayle Macdonald reached the summit (顶峰) in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountain range earlier this year, she didn’t just stop and take in the moment. Instead, she did what a great many people would do—she looked for the best spot to take a selfie (自拍) for her social media accounts. Gayle even admitted that she moved dangerously close to the edge while doing so. It was after that moment that she decided to quit social media.
“I was like ‘this has got to stop,’ ” recalls Gayle. “Taking a photo used to be the first thing I thought about when I got out of the car. Thinking all the time about creating content and worrying about what to say, were taking up too much head space and getting me down.”
Social media can be addictive for many reasons, the main one being that it is a form of escapism, especially for the younger generation. It’s simply a way of connecting without connection, and it’s a 24/7 comfort blanket of company for many. For many of us, most of our time is spent on social media. One global study found that the average person spends 2 hours and 29 minutes per day on such apps and websites. While some people might think that this is a bad habit that they should cut down on, for others it’s an actual addiction that they need help to overcome.
Hilda Burke, a psychotherapist (心理治疗师), says there’s now more widespread awareness about how much time people are spending on social media. “This is now easily to figure up, as most phones show you the breakdown of how you’re spending your time online,” she says. “Seeing how it all adds up can serve as a powerful wake-up call.” She advises that people quitting social media should let all their friends know, so they don’t continue to try to contact you via the sites.
Burke welcomes the fact that more people are quitting social media. It’s likely that we’re eventually starting to realize the damage it can cause to our relationships, mental health and our experience of real-world moments.
1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?| A．By providing research results. | B．By describing a process. |
| C．By making a comparison. | D．By giving an example. |
| A．Energy-consuming. | B．Fashionable. | C．Inspiring. | D．Eye-catching. |
| A．In paragraph 2. | B．In paragraph 3. | C．In paragraph 4. | D．In paragraph 5. |
| A．Teenagers Are Addicted To Social Media |
| B．People Quit Using Social Media To Post Selfies |
| C．There Is Really More To Life Than Posting Selfies |
| D．Social Media Affects Physical And Mental Health |
10 . Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact(互动) online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.
However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly. Recently researchers have found that too much time on social media may have some negative effects. They measured people’s attitudes and feelings before and after watching social media sites. They found that the mere time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When watching social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading. For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feeling depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried. The number of “likes” and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of “cyber bullying”(网络欺凌) where people become victims of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments about them.
The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to find a balance between our online and offline lives. We don’t have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realize that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.
1. What effect does social media have according to the recent research?| A．It enables people to make more friends on the Internet. |
| B．It increases unhappiness for people using it too much. |
| C．It makes people have much more wonderful lives. |
| D．It helps people to have a better knowledge of the world |
| A．They fear others mislead their posts. |
| B．They think others have happier lives. |
| C．They fear they may be cyber bullied by others. |
| D．They fear others have no interest in the stories. |
| A．By giving causes. | B．By listing figures. |
| C．By making comparison. | D．By describing process. |
| A．Persuading people to disconnect from the Internet. |
| B．Introducing the convenience social media creates. |
| C．Describing the threats caused by social media. |
| D．Telling us to balance online and offline lives. |
