2 . Have you ever wondered why you want to do something, or what causes people to go through extraordinary pain or personal investment just to achieve a particular outcome?     1     Motivation.

Motivation is the reason for people’s actions, goals, and willingness to pursue the goals. Sometimes it seems difficult to find, but we all have that spark at our core. Here are some ways you can turn that spark back into a flame.

    2     If your motivation is fading, notice when this starts to happen and what events could have driven it. You’ll find that you’re more likely to feel bored when you’re in certain environments. As you become more aware of this, you can put yourself in situations where you’re more likely to thrive.

Keep a thankfulness journal.     3     When they’re aware of what they’re thankful for, it drives them in specific areas of their lives. Considering this, you may find value in keeping a thankfulness journal where you regularly list blessings.

Design an accomplishment book. Creative people may do well to design an accomplishment book with images of past work and accomplishments as a form of encouragement. It can be as informal or formal as you’d like. It might be a simple scrapbook you keep at your desk, or a professionally printed booklet that you keep by your bed.     4    

Get out of the house. If your life consists of going to work, coming home, watching Netflix, and going to sleep, you shouldn’t be surprised that you’re unmotivated.     5     Stretching yourself will expose you to new ideas, activities, and people, which will either strike up new motivation or rekindle things you have forgotten about.

A．What’s the possible solution?

B．Identify when motivation slips.

C．What’s at the heart of this issue?

D．Decide what works best for you and give it a try.

E．A thankfulness journal is a perfect way to show your gratitude to others.

F．Some people find that thankfulness and motivation are directly connected.

G．Make it a point to go outdoors and try new things even when you don’t want to.

3 . Before children learn to read, they need to have a good understanding of basic words and what they mean. And while that may sound a bit overwhelming (令人不知所措的), there are very easy ways that you can build a preschooler’s vocabulary.

Visit the Library

If you are looking for a great place to start building your preschooler’s vocabulary and early reading skills, look no further than your local library.     1     Children’s libraries often have fun activities, which will expose them to new words and give them an opportunity to socialize.

Teach and Strengthen the Alphabet (字母表)

    2    The bonus: it’s a great way to keep your preschooler busy on long car rides,or while waiting in lines. You can also play games using the alphabet, where you name items that start with letters in alphabetical order.

Use Descriptive Words

When it comes to increasing your child’s vocabulary, more is better.    3    For example, when describing a fabric pattern, try using words such as unusual, relaxing, or creative. By using them in the proper context (语境), they become understandable.

Make Labels

If you want your preschooler to learn more words, then make it easy.    4    Use a label maker to name commonly used items so they learn to recognize what the word looks like.

Read Aloud Together

Reading aloud is a great way to expose your preschooler to new words. Together you can work out what they mean by using context-the other words or pictures that might be on the page.    5    

A．In such cases, planning is required.

B．In addition to saying them often, show them too.

C．If you aren’t sure what to do, ask the librarian for help.

D．It is also a wonderful way to spend quality time with them.

E．The more words your children hear, the more they will learn.

F．As you can see, increasing your child’s vocabulary isn’t difficult.

G．Singing the ABC song provides children with some strong support.

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Improving balance is vital to your stability, and it can prevent falls. Although it doesn’t sound as glamorous as building strength, it’s well worth incorporating (纳入)into your workout routine     1     any age. Standing on one leg when you’re doing tasks such as brushing your     2     (tooth) is one easy way to start working on your balance. Besides, you can also turn to yoga or tai chi     3     incorporates exercises for balance somewhere along the way.

6 . Autonomy-supportive parenting is an approach that focuses on building a child’s sense of agency in the world as well as a strong sense of self.     1     We should recognize that children have a different perspective or experience than adults. Therefore, instead of pushing adults’ way of thinking on children, adults should let kids do their own critical thinking and solve problems themselves, which will help them trust their abilities.

Guide kids to find their own solution

As any parent with more than one child can tell you, kids develop differently.     2     While one child may find it easy to start their homework independently, the other might not be a self-starter. So we push our kids to the next level by knowing their skill level and meeting them there.

Let kids find their own fun

    3     It really is harm to them. It also sets us up to be their cruise (航行) directors at all times. That’s a huge burden on us! Letting children find their own thing to do when boredom strikes allows them to become self-sufficient and use their imagination to find fun on their own.

Being sympathetic doesn’t mean giving in

Another characteristic of autonomy-supportive parenting is being open, curious, and flexible. Trusting children to be accountable to themselves (or acting like it) is the only way you will know if your child will be a responsible, independent adult. For example, if you ask your child when they think is the best time to do their homework, and they tell you it’s in the morning before school begins, support them and let them try it, no matter how strange it sounds.     4    

Don’t forget to support yourself

Once you grasp autonomy-supportive parenting, you’ll see opportunities to put it into practice. No matter how old your kid is, adopting this style will not be easy.     5     If you get hard on yourself because you’re not measuring up, you’re more likely to return to the controlling practices.

A．It may work.

B．Our kids don’t know how to manage boredom.

C．That can mean we have to support them in different ways.

D．So forgive yourself if things don’t go right on a particular day.

E．And they may not know yet, but it’s good for them to think about it.

F．Some days are just going to be more autonomy-supportive than others.

G．It’s trying to understand children’s experience of what’s going on right now.

8 . Traveling alone can be a fun experience. It can also be dangerous without the proper preparation. With the right planning, you can make the best of traveling alone, be prepared for anything and make memories you’ll carry with you forever.

    1    . Think of all the places you want to see, food you want to eat and activities you’d like to do. You don’t want to miss out on anything or run out of money on your trip. Figure out what’s possible for your budget (预算) and plan a perfect trip.

Plan your flights and ground transportation in advance. Getting around by yourself in a new place can be challenging. You must take the time to research the best airport and select the cheap flights from different airlines. And once you land, make sure you know how to navigate (导航) from the airport to your hotel.     2    .

Book your accommodations ahead of time.     3    . Booking hotels in advance will help you avoid high costs and ‘No Vacancy’(客满) signs. Apartment rentals and hostels can be affordable options if you’re traveling on a budget.

Learn about your destination and local customs. As a also traveler, it’s important that you know everything going on around you. Research local customs to avoid any embarrassing situations. If you’re visiting a foreign language-speaking country, study key phrases and the correct pronunciations.     4    .

Pack the things you need and nothing you don’t.     5    . Traveling alone is hard enough, and you don’t want to be slowed down by a lot of luggage. If some items you need are difficult to travel with, it may be cheaper and easier to buy them when you land. Don’t bring any expensive items that could risk being stolen.

A．Pack the light items.

B．Pack for passing the time.

C．Make sure you can pay for a taxi.

D．You can book a car to the hotel in advance.

E．Plan a journey and budget for your perfect trip.

F．Understand the local weather conditions and take proper clothes.

G．Before you get there, make sure you know which hotel you’ll live in.

9 .

FAQs on preparing your Application
Q: Should I target my Application to a specific Job Opening (JO)?
A: Yes. Naturally, a customized cover note will also help you focus on the key aspects of your Application that relate to the JO, but it is also in your interest to target the Application according to the responsibilities and competencies of the position.
Q: What’s the difference between duties and achievements?
A: Duties describe the specific responsibilities of your job. They accurately reflect what you are doing or have done in each of your previous jobs. In other words, it is the “what you do” of your job. Achievements describe in specific terms “how well” you did in your job.
Q: Many of my achievements are team-based, how do I draft them in my Application?
A: You should include your team-based achievements in your Application. Indicate that you were part of a team, and describe your specific role in reaching the goal.
FAQs on general Application guidelines
Q: Can I save my Application?
A: Yes. You should save your Application when you make changes and/or update it. It is recommended that you save different versions of your Application in Word format and then edit the Application online according to the post for which you are applying.
Q: Can I update my Application to apply for a new JO?
A: Yes. Each time you apply for a new JO, we recommend that you review your Application and update it, if appropriate, or target it to better reflect your suitability for the new JO. Your updates will not affect the content of Applications previously submitted against other JOs.
Q: Must I use up all the available characters in each section of my Application?
A: No. In fact, doing so may result in an unnecessary lengthy Application. Unless you have an enormous range of experiences, there is no reason to use up all the space given. Applicants are encouraged to list their duties and achievements in a clear and brief manner.

1. Which of the following descriptions best shows your achievements?

A．I’ve developed various interests, ranging from oil painting to designing model.

B．I’m good at creating proposals for new product ideas aimed at a specific market.

C．I’m in charge of the clearance, production and distribution of information material.

D．I succeeded in directing a video presentation, assisting our group to win the first prize.

2. If you want to apply for another JO, you’d better __________.

A．target your focus on your interest in the JO

B．save your latest application in Word format

C．prepare one application with all your competencies

D．update your application to match new requirements

3. Applicants are expected to __________ in their applications.

A．introduce what JOs they have previously applied to

B．list the greatest achievements they have made in detail

C．give key information about their experiences and achievements

D．provide the results of their tests, assessments and examinations

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．Being generous.	B．Listing household duties.
C．Following the roommate’s advice.	D．Establishing rules.

2.

A．To push him or her to clean it next time.	B．To prevent friction.
C．To go through a hard time gracefully.	D．To show your kindness.

3.

A．Doing time machine experiments is unsafe.

B．Nobody can bear the loud sound at late night.

C．Communication is key to living together in peace.

D．It is better to keep awkward experiences as a secret.