1 . Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who
When I was younger, I
Early in my
Even now, I
A.refer to | B.depend on | C.learn from | D.believe in |
A.quit | B.struggled | C.regretted | D.argued |
A.responsibilities | B.dreams | C.opportunities | D.doubts |
A.stopped | B.admitted | C.allowed | D.considered |
A.tracked | B.recommended | C.accompanied | D.encouraged |
A.serious | B.possible | C.hard | D.necessary |
A.request | B.unwillingness | C.inability | D.attempt |
A.difficulties | B.options | C.aims | D.standards |
A.career | B.experiment | C.business | D.recovery |
A.foolishly | B.simply | C.wisely | D.bravely |
A.original | B.familiar | C.typical | D.positive |
A.looking into | B.taking down | C.dealing with | D.pointing out |
A.introduce | B.remind | C.guarantee | D.warn |
A.experience | B.describe | C.compare | D.limit |
A.probably | B.fortunately | C.obviously | D.importantly |
My Big Solo (独唱)
The day had finally arrived: the day of my big solo. Everyone was there; my mom and dad and my little brother. And it was a big event: the Spring Fling Choir Concert. The whole class was dressed up. My name was on the cover of the program in bright yellow characters. I couldn’t believe it when I saw my name. Not that it was my name, but that it wasn’t Renee’s. Renee and I had been classmates since kindergarten. She was always ahead of me. Dance class needs a big finish? Renee was picked. The school plays? Renee would have the leads while I was cast as her mother or sister or neighbor. I even played her dog once. The only time I ever came in ahead of Renee was at roll call (点名). Cindy comes before Renee. I count that as a victory!
The choir concert tryouts were stressful. We waited in the library as Ms. Jenkins called us individually into the choir room. By the time she called me, I was shaking. When I came back to the library, Renee smiled at me. Ms. Jenkins called her name and Renee calmly followed her. She was still calm and smiling when her tryout was over
When Ms. Jenkins announced who had made the special choral group (合唱队), I wasn’t surprised when Renee’s name was on her list and mine wasn’t. “So, what else is new?” I said under my breath Sudden clapping brought me out of my bad mood. Everyone was looking at me. I’ve missed something here, I thought. Ms. Jenkins smiled at me and said, “Cindy, you will have to start practicing with me.The solos take extra preparation.” Solo? I got the solo? I glanced over at Renee. She smiled broadly and gave me the thumbs-up sign. Oh, that’s another thing. She is always so nice
Now the day had come. We filed onto the stage and took our places. I was front and center. Ms. Jenkins raised her baton (指挥棒) and we began to sing. My parents were smiling at me, cameras flashing.
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My big moment came.
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The rest of the solo went well.
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3 . The most important life lesson I’ve learned from running is to run at my own pace. This lesson has guided me in many ways.
Running is a metaphor for life. I realized this while
I have
Running carries its own set of expectations, including what it meant to be a strong runner. But expectations also
I used to think it was young people who bore the brunt (冲击) of
That is the message my running coach was trying to convey.
Their pace is not
A.In turn | B.In particular | C.In advance | D.In depth |
A.training | B.struggling | C.competing | D.searching |
A.pitiful | B.grateful | C.impressed | D.embarrassed |
A.resolution | B.practice | C.limitation | D.motivation |
A.Against time | B.Ahead of time | C.Of all time | D.Over time |
A.exposed | B.compared | C.applied | D.suggested |
A.music | B.business | C.requirement | D.efficiency |
A.subscribe | B.extend | C.contribute | D.refer |
A.center on | B.hope for | C.decide on | D.call for |
A.boss | B.grandparent | C.athlete | D.citizen |
A.peer pressure | B.separation anxiety | C.sleeping disorder | D.age discrimination |
A.natural | B.unacceptable | C.ironic | D.significant |
A.Mind | B.Expect | C.Forget | D.Abandon |
A.basically | B.gradually | C.alternatively | D.necessarily |
A.different | B.amazing | C.common | D.fair |
4 . It was already half past seven and I was running late again for the dinner appointment with my wife, Eleanor. We had
When I arrived at the
Several weeks later, when I
Thinking more about Ken’s words, I
Later on, after talking to Eleanor and really
A.agreed | B.started | C.continued | D.managed |
A.surprise | B.regret | C.sorrow | D.relief |
A.broken out | B.closed down | C.run over | D.faded away |
A.house | B.restaurant | C.room | D.supermarket |
A.movable | B.comfortable | C.acceptable | D.avoidable |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Moreover | D.Otherwise |
A.spread | B.wrote | C.translated | D.described |
A.knew | B.made | C.found | D.took |
A.need | B.prove | C.intend | D.pretend |
A.important | B.funny | C.possible | D.simple |
A.while | B.after | C.until | D.unless |
A.usually | B.merely | C.hardly | D.gradually |
A.inspires | B.improves | C.matters | D.challenges |
A.compared | B.reported | C.saved | D.finished |
A.showing | B.understanding | C.satisfying | D.destroying |
5 . “Man up.” That’s the “advice” that some guys hear from their family and friends when they’re not
And, frankly, it’s the kind of advice that ends up doing great
A 16-year-old boy told his
The boy’s dad
The boy’s behaviour can be
A.appearing | B.acting | C.responding | D.offering |
A.harm | B.failure | C.confusion | D.anxiety |
A.deals with | B.runs into | C.brings about | D.looks into |
A.opinion | B.story | C.secret | D.trip |
A.loss | B.change | C.shame | D.blow |
A.unless | B.if | C.because | D.while |
A.different | B.positive | C.friendly | D.flexible |
A.praised | B.thanked | C.forgave | D.blamed |
A.information | B.inspiration | C.suggestions | D.demands |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.silence | B.separation | C.conversation | D.argument |
A.glorious | B.practical | C.understandable | D.impressive |
A.traditionally | B.originally | C.immediately | D.simply |
A.combine | B.share | C.handle | D.compare |
A.hide | B.generate | C.release | D.control |
6 . My car needed some mechanical work that I could not do myself. Since the garage I had been taking my car to had
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the owner of D’s was a mechanic who had worked on my car several years earlier.
I
I asked D why he
I was now doubly
A.closed | B.started | C.expanded | D.developed |
A.Just then | B.Back then | C.In advance | D.Before long |
A.filled out | B.handed out | C.held out | D.took out |
A.stared | B.reflected | C.worried | D.waited |
A.informed | B.interested | C.prepared | D.occupied |
A.plans | B.feelings | C.actions | D.bravery |
A.immune to | B.addicted to | C.infected with | D.allergic to |
A.tested | B.killed | C.buried | D.sold |
A.suspect | B.promise | C.challenge | D.question |
A.satisfying | B.beneficial | C.dangerous | D.safe |
A.danger | B.risk | C.loss | D.threat |
A.stored | B.displayed | C.collected | D.appreciated |
A.inspiration | B.companion | C.comfort | D.memory |
A.bought | B.predicted | C.operated | D.acquired |
A.embarrassed | B.impressed | C.confused | D.amused |
7 . When evaluating people on various psychological tests, psychologists often distinguish between markers of absolute performance and relative performance. Absolute performance reflects the raw measurement of something, like the time it takes to run a mile. Relative performance is how a person rates in relation to their peers, as in what place a runner gets in a race.
The standards we use to evaluate ourselves are almost always relative, as we compare ourselves to our peers and the standards that are most familiar to us. For instance, in my private practice, I have one patient I will call “Omar” who is dependent on social services and makes less than $30,000 per year at his job. While this level of poverty would lead most people to wake up depressed each day, Omar is one of the most optimistic and appreciative individuals I know. Why? Because most of his closest peers — his siblings and friends from childhood — have lives far worse than his.
In contrast to Omar, I have another patient, an adolescent I’ll call “Lena”, whose family has property over $5 million. Lena, however, lives in an upper-class neighborhood where her family is at the lower end of the income level. Though Lena's family allows her to enjoy possessions and experiences that less than I percent of her peers across the world can share, she consistently feels “less than”. Why? Because Lena doesn't compare herself to the rest of the world; This is too abstract an exercise for her, as it would be for most of us.
Accordingly, whether a psychologist is psychodynamic or cognitive-behavioral, therapy (疗法) with individuals struggling with situational or psychological depression aims to solve the problems associated with basing one's self-worth on comparisons with others. Psychologists try to help people focus on personal growth around the achievement of concrete goals in line with their values. independent of the achievement of others. For all of us, defining these goals, especially during Periods of emotional calm, can go a long way in helping us to avoid the trap of relativity that often leads to situational and psychological depression.
1. What is the function of Paragraph 1?A.To show the significance of evaluating people. |
B.To motivate readers to study psychological tests. |
C.To help people perform well in psychological tests. |
D.To provide some background information on evaluating people. |
A.To measure different achievement. |
B.To introduce the standards to evaluate people. |
C.To explain relative performance with examples. |
D.To contrast relative performance and absolute performance. |
A.Setting goals in life is essential for everyone. |
B.It's important to avoid unhealthy comparisons. |
C.A sense of achievement can affect one's happiness, |
D.Improving self-worth can help get rid of depression. |
A.Happiness: Is it all relative? |
B.Self-worth: Is it measurable? |
C.Self-worth: Is it based on efforts? |
D.Happiness: Is it associated with achievement? |
So, what is vulnerability? For me, vulnerability means
After graduation, 1 started working in a clinic where 1 didn't have the help I required. Quickly becoming
I decided to be vulnerable. I accepted that I was living with poor mental health and
Vulnerability should be viewed as a(an)
A.amusing | B.alarming | C.astonishing | D.amazing |
A.putting aside | B.stepping aside | C.building up | D.picking up |
A.crash | B.contact | C.growth | D.protest |
A.quality | B.weakness | C.advantage | D.competence |
A.exposing | B.sheltering | C.rescuing | D.covering |
A.regard | B.ignore | C.reserve | D.change |
A.devotes to | B.contributes to | C.donates to | D.adapt to |
A.inspired | B.appreciated | C.exhausted | D.threatened |
A.positive | B.aware | C.proud | D.confident |
A.traditionally | B.effortlessly | C.positively | D.effectively |
A.lacking | B.gaining | C.tracking | D.applying |
A.normal | B.average | C.professional | D.reliable |
A.intention | B.issue | C.point | D.proposal |
A.power | B.sense | C.honor | D.courage |
A.talent | B.experience | C.strength | D.lesson |
9 . My mother was a nurse and often took me along to visit the families she was caring for. Among them was a woman who had a
One afternoon, my mom told me that we needed to visit the woman at her home, and that we needed to be there to
I
A.serious | B.active | C.rare | D.common |
A.help with | B.deal with | C.learn from | D.focus on |
A.fruit | B.drug | C.clothing | D.food |
A.supermarket | B.restaurant | C.factory | D.garage |
A.produced | B.bought | C.offered | D.made |
A.comfortable | B.cheap | C.useful | D.beautiful |
A.approach | B.make | C.touch | D.leave |
A.managed | B.wanted | C.starved | D.requested |
A.turned | B.reported | C.explained | D.wrote |
A.advantage | B.condition | C.disability | D.shortcoming |
A.soon | B.even | C.never | D.again |
A.caring for | B.looking for | C.waiting for | D.setting for |
A.look | B.put | C.speak | D.take |
A.writer | B.patient | C.chemist | D.doctor |
A.positive | B.pleased | C.silent | D.surprised |
10 . When I was a little boy, my parents and brothers would often play cards in the afternoons. It was a (n)
Instead I found
Love like life is often more than we can
A.exact | B.valid | C.stable | D.merry |
A.join in | B.mark out | C.get through | D.break away |
A.hardly | B.quickly | C.normally | D.apparently |
A.dots | B.tests | C.versions | D.numbers |
A.discovered | B.indicated | C.observed | D.admitted |
A.excited | B.shocked | C.fascinated | D.associated |
A.adjust | B.seize | C.learn | D.obtain |
A.myself | B.it | C.me | D.itself |
A.already | B.yet | C.still | D.ever |
A.value | B.love | C.talent | D.skill |
A.effort | B.sense | C.progress | D.difference |
A.talk about | B.set aside | C.give away | D.hope for |
A.joys | B.ideas | C.dreams | D.feelings |
A.accept | B.hold | C.govern | D.understand |
A.fast | B.much | C.right | D.altogether |