1 . There was a young boy at a beautiful beach digging sands using his plastic tools. While his other friends were playing the whole time, the little boy spent his day
After a whole long day, he finished his
The boy was aware of the
Basically, no matter where you are, the waves of life will always
A.creating | B.picturing | C.drawing | D.watching |
A.kept | B.made | C.crossed | D.defended |
A.bucket | B.stone | C.rope | D.stick |
A.old | B.royal | C.dream | D.solid |
A.therefore | B.instead | C.still | D.nevertheless |
A.supported | B.perfected | C.copied | D.destroyed |
A.castle | B.construction | C.sand | D.tide |
A.sorrow | B.doubt | C.hesitation | D.excitement |
A.held up | B.picked up | C.searched for | D.threw away |
A.belief | B.repair | C.control | D.awareness |
A.talk about | B.draw upon | C.react to | D.fight against |
A.search | B.take | C.recognize | D.find |
A.know | B.teach | C.judge | D.beat |
A.distance | B.line | C.journey | D.circle |
A.changes | B.crashes | C.events | D.attacks |
2 . Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths.
Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. Accepting a good word from an influential superior to cut your trip short up the career ladder is not always bad, especially if you are highly qualified and competent. There are too many possible outcomes, which you really cannot control.
A.But do not regret it whatever the outcome. |
B.Taking risks is not about being careless and stupid. |
C.You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. |
D.In our life many roads would come to our way as we journey through life. |
E.Now that you have made a decision, be ready to face its consequences: good and bad. |
F.The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations. |
G.Although it is true that one wrong turn could get you lost, it could also be that such a turn could be an opportunity for an adventure; moreover, it may open up more roads. |
3 . Tips for overcoming adversity
◆ Be aware of, and accept that adversity is unavoidable in life.
◆ Build your internal resources. Before adversity hits, work on cultivating ( 培养) emotional strength, courage and discipline. When you make yourself aware that certain difficulties are unavoidable, you can prepare yourself mentally for facing adversity head-on.
◆ Build your external resources. Build a support system of family and friends.
◆ That what does not kill you will make you stronger. If you do not have enough built-up resilience ( 韧性) or experience in dealing with difficulties, adversity can crush you.
◆ Take inspiration and learn from others who have dealt successfully with adversity. There are many inspiring stories of people who overcame seemingly insurmountable ( 无法超越的) difficulties.
A.Whether we like it or not, adversity is part of life. |
B.But just knowing a friend is there can be most comforting. |
C.But if you have sufficient resilience, it will make you stronger. |
D.He prepares himself physically and mentally for any possibility. |
E.When the going gets tough, we all need encouragement and support. |
F.Usually, when you're prepared for the worst, the worst never happens. |
G.They overcame adversity to live successful lives instead of yielding to it. |
Once a boy in ____clothes full of patches ran to ask a successful building contractor (承包商) in a construction site, “How could I become as _____as you when I grow up ?”
With a _____ at the boy, the contractor replied, “There is a story about three diggers .The first digger liked holding a spade without doing anything but saying that he wanted to be a (n) ___ in the future. The second always liked ____ about the work and his low ____. The third digger liked ______ devoting himself to digging. Later, the first was still holding his spade in the ____ place and the second took an excuse for early _____. Only the third became a boss. Do you understand the _____ of this story? Just go to buy a _____ shirt and work hard .”
The little boy was ____. So he asked the contractor to explain further. ____ the working builders, the contractor replied, “Look at my workers! I can’t remember all their names, and even I have no ____ of some of them. Most of them wear blue shirts. But if you look _____, you will notice a sunburned man in red. He seems to be working harder than others. He is always the first one to work while the last one to leave. It is exactly his red shirt that makes him _____. Soon he will be _____ to my assistant. You know, that is also how I got _____ I am now. I worked hard and wore a striped shirt. My boss ______ me. I also became a boss eventually.”
Success can only ____ action. Working hard is all winners’ shared experience for achieving their dreams.1.
A.spotted | B.ragged | C.elegant | D.formal |
A.creative | B.strong | C.rich | D.responsible |
A.glance | B.laugh | C.wave | D.shout |
A.designer | B.architect | C.boss | D.assistant |
A.thinking | B.learning | C.explaining | D.complaining |
A.spirit | B.salary | C.ability | D.intelligence |
A.quietly | B.excitedly | C.obviously | D.freely |
A.remote | B.ideal | C.original | D.suitable |
A.arrival | B.retirement | C.development | D.payment |
A.ending | B.people | C.moral | D.importance |
A.yellow | B.red | C.white | D.blue |
A.puzzled | B.disappointed | C.embarrassed | D.inspired |
A.Speaking to | B.Referring to | C.Coming to | D.Pointing to |
A.impression | B.description | C.information | D.expression |
A.frequently | B.regularly | C.carefully | D.doubtfully |
A.stand out | B.work out | C.turn out | D.give out |
A.employed | B.elected | C.admitted | D.promoted |
A.which | B.where | C.who | D.why |
A.praised | B.ignored | C.scolded | D.noticed |
A.bring about | B.lead to | C.result from | D.get into |
5 . For a long time I saw happiness as a huge banner (旗帜) across the finish line of a long race. I felt that only when I
It had been with me as I
There is an old Chinese proverb that says,“Tension is who you think you should be.
Don’t be a tortoise or a rabbit when it comes to your happiness. Be a playful puppy and carry your stick of
A.forgot | B.missed | C.overcame | D.accomplished |
A.safe | B.steady | C.calm | D.quiet |
A.act | B.run | C.jump | D.walk |
A.place | B.height | C.speed | D.time |
A.Generally | B.Gradually | C.Fortunately | D.Firstly |
A.clearer | B.lower | C.closer | D.smaller |
A.settle in | B.start off | C.stop by | D.sit down |
A.happiness | B.goal | C.success | D.friendship |
A.studied | B.fought | C.exercised | D.worked |
A.laughter | B.complaints | C.stories | D.breathing |
A.lonely | B.tired | C.sick | D.hungry |
A.courage | B.chance | C.wisdom | D.strength |
A.Stress | B.Relaxation | C.Failure | D.Pain |
A.real | B.perfect | C.common | D.ordinary |
A.enjoy | B.change | C.improve | D.create |
A.from | B.on | C.over | D.in |
A.realize | B.believe | C.hope | D.admit |
A.sorrow | B.responsibility | C.fortune | D.joy |
A.Carry | B.Make | C.Push | D.Take |
A.never | B.still | C.already | D.ever |