1 . We are the products of our learning environments — you’re not born to be tidy or messy.     1     There are good reasons to try to become more organized, too, given that living with messiness can cause stress. Here are manageable ways to tidy up your act.

Think about why you want to be tidier

Maybe you want to be able to have friends over at a moment’s notice. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed by mess in your living space or maybe you’re sick of spending time looking for things you should be able to get your hands on quickly.     2    

Decrease the amount of stuff in your home

Most people have too much stuff to manage. You should cut down the amount of your stuff.     3     To make a decision, ask yourself: Is this item worth the space it’s taking up in my home? Does it add value or mess to my daily life?

Create a holding box

While it’s easy to part with things that are broken, outdated, or that you simply don’t use, items connected with your emotion are a tougher call.     4     Use the holding box to offer yourself some time to make the harder choices. Let the items sit there for 24 to 48 hours so you can process your feelings of ambivalence (矛盾) and decide whether you want to save them.

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You may think that putting the mail in a designated basket or hanging up your purse can prevent messes from building up. Actually, what you really need is a mind-set shift, rather than letting your belongings land where they may.

With these efforts, you can maintain your newly tidier, better organized environment.

A．Change your habit

B．Adopt a new attitude

C．Tidiness is a skill that can be learned.

D．It’s a good idea to become better organized or tidier.

E．This is where a holding box or basket can come in handy.

F．Once you desire for tidiness, you’ll have the wish to make it happen.

G．It’s important to decide what you want to keep and what you can give up.

2 . There are few things more comforting than a hug. It’s a gesture that makes you feel loved, supported, and safe.    1    In fact, for some, even a simple touch on the shoulder can cause them great discomfort. In the event that this is a person close to you, you may have even felt rejected by their attitude. Knowing the reasons behind their behavior will help you understand them. Let’s take a look at some of the possible causes.

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A study has discovered that the degree to which we show physical affection and are comfortable with it depends on how we were raised.    3    However,as a matter of fact, some people who grew up with a lack of physical affection may later try to makeup for it. They’re the ones who always take the initiative and kiss and hug those close to them.

Low self-esteem and insecurity

    4    In fact, it’s been proven that the most insecure people generally feel threatened by being close to others. By marking and keeping their distance, they feel more in control of the situation. In fact, it means they avoid feeling vulnerable. Furthermore, they feel like it saves them from rejection or an emotional bond that’s too intimate.

Trauma (创伤)and abuse

Lastly, if individuals suffered physical abuse in their past, it is highly likely that they may reject any forms of physicaI contact. This rejection is often a result of the deep-seated fear and distrust that has developed within them due to their previous experiences. Indeed,traumatic events and negative experiences, such as physical violence or abuse, can generate a great fear of establishing physical closeness with others    5    

A．Parenting style

B．Fears and panic

C．However, not everyone experiences these pleasant sensations.

D．Those who dislike physical contact may not have strong and healthy self-esteem.

E．For instance, growing up in a loving family encourages children to be open and caring.

F．They may avoid getting close to others due to a panic of dirt, or the spread of certain diseases.

G．Thus, they may adopt a defensive gesture, keeping others at a distance to avoid potential harm.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Kate now?

A．In London.

B．In Edinburgh.

C．In Paris.

2. What was the weather like when the speaker was camping?

A．Sunny.

B．Rainy.

C．Cloudy.

3. What did the speaker do on the fourth day of the holiday?

A．She visited a village school.

B．She sailed on the lake.

C．She went to a museum.

4. Where does Kate work now?

A．At a library.

B．At a gym.

C．At a supermarket.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can we know about the woman's husband?

A．He is busy now.

B．He was injured.

C．He works in a hospital.

2. Who will take care of the woman's daughter?

A．The woman's husband.

B．The woman's parents.

C．The man's wife.

3. What's the man's wife doing now?

A．Working in the office.

B．Sleeping in the bedroom.

C．Cleaning the house.

4. What will the man do in Shanghai?

A．Do business.

B．Look around the city.

C．Visit his daughter

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why didn’t the woman continue with her sports after she got back home?

A．She was too tired.

B．She had done too much training.

C．It was too late.

2. What was in the field when the woman once did her training?

A．Dogs and cats.

B．Horses and cows.

C．Pigs and sheep

3. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．It took the woman more than two hours to go to work.

B．The woman had nothing to do after getting home.

C．It was far from the woman’s house to her working place.

4. How long ago was it when the woman did her sports training in the field?

A．Just ten years ago

B．Less than ten years ago

C．More than ten years ago

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the woman unhappy?

A．She couldn’t sleep at night.

B．She argued with Bill.

C．She quarreled with Mr. Philips.

2. When does the woman usually go to bed?

A．At ten.

B．At half past four.

C．At twelve.

3. What does the man suggest the woman should do?

A．Turn the radio down.

B．Write to the milkman.

C．Get along well with the milkman.

4. What is the reason that the woman speaker can’t sleep again?

A．She has just had a quarrel with Mr. Philips.

B．She forgot to give Mr. Philips an important message.

C．The milkman next door turns the radio on loudly.

7 . What does the woman want?

A．A visit to town.

B．An English magazine.

C．A dictionary.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman worried about?

A．She is worried about her husband.

B．She is worried about her son.

C．She is worried about her daughter.

2. Who does the woman support?

A．She supports her son.

B．She supports her husband.

C．She doesn’t know who to support.

3. Which of the following is RIGHT?

A．The man was 17 years old.

B．The woman’s son is going to college.

C．The woman isn’t an understanding mother.

4. When does a person really understand his parents?

A．At the age of 18.

B．After he goes to college.

C．After he has his own kid.

9 . What do we know about the man’s cellphone?

A．It isn’t working at the moment.

B．It has been borrowed by the woman.

C．It is being used by his sister.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What must be done before the woman charges for the package?

A．The address must be checked.

B．The package must be weighed.

C．The postage must be worked out.

2. Which kind of mail has cheaper rates?

A．The light package.

B．Printed matter.

C．Ordinary mail.