1 . Stepping out of your comfort zone (区域) helps you to improve yourself and become a happy and fun person. You’ll experience greater enjoyment as you try out new experiences.     1    .

Unplug (拔掉插头)

Take a break from today's interconnected world.       2    .   You may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but you will know that is just part of the process to let you know better about yourself.

Go to another country

You will experience new cultures, different customs, unique landscapes and another language from travel.     3    . Additionally, the excitement of exploring different scenery and experiencing different cultures are lifelong treasure.

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Try diving, skydiving or a roller coaster ride. If those are too frightening, try giving a speech or taking a dance class. Once you overcome your inner fear, you will have a sense of satisfaction that comes from overcoming it.

Talk with someone new

This doesn’t have to be a complete stranger. Start a conversation with someone new at work, the barista (咖啡师) in your local coffee shop, a neighbour or someone in the queue.     5    . By focusing on other people rather than your own internal thoughts, you can improve your own mental health.

A．Do something that is fearful for you

B．Become uncomfortable with the Internet

C．You can end your conversation with your friends anytime

D．Leave your phone at home, turn off the TV and the Internet

E．Here are some ways that can probably lead you to a new life

F．See if you can continue the conversation for 30 seconds or longer

G．Besides, using cash from different countries is also good for your brain

2 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Why does Paul refuse to go to Russia with his parents?

A．The weather there is cold.

B．He has much work to do.

C．He needs to meet the woman.

2. How many people will be there at the woman’s house on Thursday?

A．Four.

B．Five.

C．Eight.

3. Who has already volunteered for the dessert?

A．The woman’s sister.

B．The woman’s mother.

C．The woman’ s brother.

4. What will Paul bring to the woman’s house?

A．A bottle of wine.

B．Some cakes.

C．Some pies.

3 . Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. Have you reached a period when things are OK, but not very exciting? If you do feel so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. Life is what you make it. So, don’t waste time.     1    

•Take up a hobby.

When you lead an uninteresting life, it is great to have something to think about that takes you into another world.     2     If you love to read, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.

•Learn a skill.

Learning a new skill is one of the most satisfying things you can do. You will feel a sense of achievement that will improve your self-image.     3     Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home. Not only will you learn, but you will make new friends.

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One of the best ways to be positive is to help other people. Not only do you feel good about yourself, but other people will benefit from your help. You might offer to help in a shop or to do some gardening for the elderly. Helping others will make you feel that you have something to offer the world.

•Eat healthily.

    5     Therefore, aim for a low-fat diet if you are worried about putting on weight. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, drink lots of water and avoid too much red meat. Fish is good for you, as are grains and beans.

A．Help others.

B．Make a daily plan.

C．Reading a book is a special skill to learn.

D．A great way to learn a skill is to join a class.

E．Hobbies are good to give you the chance to do something that you enjoy.

F．Diet is of importance to keep healthy and to increase the quality of your life.

G．Here is a list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.

4 . A smile makes a person look approachable. You can get the attention of other people by this simple gesture. You may even change someone’s mood for the day.

How Your Smile Affects Other People

A simple smile can make a difference to other people. Your smile can make them happy. Those with bad feelings can immediately change after seeing your bright smile.    1     Besides, a smiling face allows them to feel that life has to go on despite any bad situation.

    2     They will think of you as a friendly, attractive, and confident person. Apart from that, your smile can change the things they think about you, such as being beyond reach.

A genuine smile can earn other people’s trust. It can make other people see that you are worthy of it. Moreover, they will become responsive to your smile.

These are the effects of your smile on other people. Your smile may be beneficial to anyone who sees it.     3     It is not only the other people who benefit from it. You can also enjoy its benefits for yourself.

How Smiling Benefits You

Smiling is an excellent way to release endorphins, which are the chemicals responsible for feeling happy. In effect, you can have an improved mood and increased positive thoughts. Your smile is also a stress-reliever.    4     As a result, you can get over your source of stress sooner or later.

Furthermore, a smile can help you maintain positivity. You can face any situation with calmness.     5    

Above all, smiling can benefit you and the other people surrounding you. In general, it is best to share bright smiles that all of you can benefit from in the long run.

A．Moreover, your smile can build connections.

B．Relieving stress is a good way to make you smile.

C．Meanwhile, smiling can give you a win-win situation.

D．A smile can influence how other people think about you.

E．It can prevent you from showing signs of tiredness or sadness.

F．Thus, you’re unlikely to get angry or disappointed with small things.

G．The moment they see the sincerity in your smile, their mood can improve.