1 . There was once a time that I would only do what I knew was comfortable for me. Stuck in a continuous cycle of repetitive choices, I knew what was________when it came to making decisions. I knew what wouldn’t _______me too much, what would me glued to the floor of where I already was________ little did I realize at the time that this was not the right path for me.

After living the same type of life for so long I decided bat there was more for me. Although it was uncomfortable at first, I pushed myself to get_______ in things that I wouldn't normally do, I decided to open up and talk to other people that I didn’t think I would have the_______ to show my face to, and I started to share more about myself with others that already knew me. By doing these things, I _______ to find more parts of life to open myself up to.

A quote said"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."Reading the quote made me realize that I was stuck in a life that wasn't truly mine. I was bound by chains that made me _______ to experience life, so I always keep it as a reminder to myself to go beyond my_________.

There are a few ways you can begin to push past your comfort zone. First, make a bucket list. All you need to do is write down a list of things that you want to ______ in your lifetime, but make sure you do them. A bucket list isn't useful unless you are _______ going to try and achieve it.

Secondly, if you want, ask someone to tag along(H E). If you have a friend who is also interested in experiencing more of their life then you can join _______ and work together. That way, you can push each other to actually go out and experience.

Finally, ________ yourself. Make yourself a promise that if you check something off your bucket list then you will do something nice for yourself. Maybe you have always been interested in bungee jumping, but have been toe afraid. Put it on the list and promise yourself a shopping trip or anything else to _______ yourself into doing it.

Life is about ________ it up with as many experiences as possible, so don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to ________ yourself or lean something valuable.

1.

A．safe

B．sensitive

C．alternative

D．greedy

2.

A．tempt

B．exclude

C．scare

D．impose

3.

A．Therefore

B．Otherwise

C．Moreover

D．However

4.

A．absorbed

B．participated

C．can

D．involved

5.

A．confidence

B．benefit

C．burden

D．passion

6.

A．claimed

B．strived

C．hesitated

D．pretended

7.

A．excited

B．curious

C．flexible

D．afraid

8.

A．imagination.

B．control

C．limits

D．expectation

9.

A．accomplish

B．combine

C．cultivate

D．ensure

10.

A．accidentally

B．desperately

C．actually

D．consequently

11.

A．ideas

B．forces

C．factors

D．effects

12.

A．behave

B．engage

C．treat

D．help

13.

A．bribe

B．trap

C．cheat

D．shape

14.

A．making

B．taking

C．pilling

D．filling

15.

A．satisfy

B．relax

C．identify

D．better

2 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

People hold different views on almost anything, mainly because of the culture we are familiar with or the education we have received. We live in a judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults and imperfections of others, yet seem unaware of their own. Some     1     souls believe they have a duty to help you to be a better person by telling you what a failure you really are first and then offering suggestions as to how you can improve.

So what is the possible solution to criticism? If you are the one forcing others to feel     2     of themselves, STOP. Make a conscious decision rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person's performance or     3    . You'll offer helpful suggestions from the beginning. If I'm painting our living room and making a mess in doing so, I would like my husband to say to me, "This is a tough job. Can I offer a suggestion that might make it easier for you?" rather than have him point out what a careless painter I am and then tell me how I should be doing it.

If you are on the receiving end of criticism, the "OK" response is a perfect solution. When someone comments     4     on a task you are doing or a personality issue of yours, a natural response is to defend and attack. However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the     5     . Instead, simply reply with "OK". This brief one-word response     6     the other person's comment without agreeing with it or feeling necessary to engage in a debate about it.

It is important to remain     7     attached to what the other person is saying, but to listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. In fact, there is much that one can learn from a 12 review. You can ask yourself: Did I make a mistake? Could I have done better? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? If so, how can I improve myself? As for chronic (习惯性的) criticizers: It is important to set strict     8     with them. Remove yourself from their     9     when necessary.

In any case, one can learn to be "OK" with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact your life or relationship with the other party. Examine it for any potential     10    , and then let it go and just be "OK".