1 . Self-esteem is the ruling view you have of yourself. This includes your beliefs about your inner qualities and how you think others see you.     1     Someone can develop low self-esteem even when they are highly functional and greatly skilled. Understanding this mysterious emotional currency might be the key to unlocking your own self-worth.

People with healthy self-esteem don't need to boast about themselves to others. People with low self-esteem may tell you how much everyone loves them, what a great job they do at work, and how amazing they are at pretty everything under the sun even though they really wonder if it's true. People may see them as obnoxious or “full of themselves”.     2     They are not shy about sharing ideas, including constructive criticisms of others. They also take care of themselves without second-guessing or apologizing. They are the people who we say seem “sure of themselves”.

If you're starting to think you may have low self-esteem, you can work on the way you talk to yourself. When you turn off negative self-talk, you can open the floor to positive reinforcements and access the courage to show different sides of yourself. It isn't going to feel good at first, though. Keep going until it becomes less and less and maybe even a few awkward laughs in the mirror may help.     3    

However, in serious cases of low or even non-existent self-esteem, you may want to call in a professional or a specialist. Good mental health is important, and professionals doing psychotherapy do not pass judgement or give corrections.     4     It is the best way to get at the roots of your real self-esteem problems.

    5     It will take some work but your entire life — from your relationships to your body image to your work habits — will be touched with the kind of power that only comes from someone believing in themselves. This is the hardest part, and the greatest leap. With some changes and support, you can improve your self-esteem and see how everything else changes as a result.

A．Self-esteem is not always rooted in reality, though.

B．You have the power to shape a new self-perception.

C．This encourages you to speak openly without worry.

D．The real test of character is whether they can learn from their mistakes.

E．Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of his or her value or worth.

F．People with a healthy level of self-esteem present themselves with a casual confidence.

G．With some practice and persistence, you will win this internal struggle to see your self-worth.

2 . I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery. Inside I _________ the manuscript (手稿) for a novel. It included an outline of the _________ and a pile of typed pages telling a story. It was written, to my _________, by my father who has been dead for more than 50 years. It isn’t _________, as novels go, perhaps fifty or sixty typed pages, but without my _________ it has somehow accompanied me through my years of _________, several jobs, a marriage, the birth of my children and grandchildren, retirement and even a relocation across the country where I live.

Yet there it was, resting under a lot of paper to be recycled. I might have _________ my father’s legacy (遗产). I was truly _________ by my discovery.

I’m in the middle of reading another book _________ my dad’s novel has a place on my bed-side table. I want to have some __________ time for it so I haven’t __________ examined it yet. I’m going to spend a whole afternoon to give it the __________ it deserves. As yet I don’t know what the story line is about and I don’t even know if it is complete but I __________ a highly emotional process of finding out.

I find it fascinating to think that this could happen; that after more than fifty years my father could __________ his only son through the mists of time. It’s one of those things that we don’t see coming and that make life so __________.

1.

A．locked

B．found

C．placed

D．hid

2.

A．notes

B．reviews

C．chapters

D．references

3.

A．regret

B．relief

C．satisfaction

D．amazement

4.

A．long

B．fun

C．popular

D．romantic

5.

A．support

B．knowledge

C．approval

D．reach

6.

A．life

B．writing

C．reflection

D．education

7.

A．cleared away

B．passed down

C．counted on

D．handed out

8.

A．bothered

B．caught

C．shaken

D．disturbed

9.

A．or

B．so

C．but

D．for

10.

A．easy

B．quick

C．rough

D．clear

11.

A．briefly

B．closely

C．happily

D．calmly

12.

A．honor

B．comment

C．reward

D．attention

13.

A．design

B．anticipate

C．evaluate

D．record

14.

A．touch

B．raise

C．help

D．protect

15.

A．peaceful

B．successful

C．interesting

D．smooth

3 . On the morning of September 11th, my closest friend, Kevin Bowser, died in the World Trade Center. The sorrow was so awful, but I was determined to channel it into something with_________.

The next summer, I set off on a two-month bicycle tour to Philadelphia to _________ him. The whole nation was in deep sorrow and, as I travelled and _________ new people, we would inevitably (不可避免地) hug. I didn’t notice the _________ they brought at the time, but when I returned, a friend said that I often spoke about the hugs I shared with _________. The bike ride and the _________ I made enriched me, so I planned a second. I call it “Big Dave’s hug” .

Between 2002 and 2015, I _________ the stretches of North America three times. My Big Dave’s hug banner (横幅) introduced me and my _________. Some people were _________ about hugging me when they didn’t know the first thing about me. But when they saw my intention was__________ and I wasn’t asking for anything, they __________. Young people would reveal their childhood secrets and affairs, while elders always had great stories to __________. Every city would warn me that the next was less __________, but they never were.

It generated enormous joy. It was not just a hug, but also __________ and moments. People ask why I’m doing it and I say it __________ me, makes me smile and provides perspective.

1.

A．regret

B．purpose

C．reputation

D．profit

2.

A．amuse

B．check

C．honour

D．trick

3.

A．hired

B．met

C．avoided

D．treated

4.

A．pride

B．emptiness

C．sorrow

D．comfort

5.

A．strangers

B．volunteers

C．victims

D．consultants

6.

A．connections

B．schedules

C．donations

D．promises

7.

A．charted

B．studied

C．cycled

D．secured

8.

A．destination

B．achievement

C．mission

D．background

9.

A．particular

B．curious

C．positive

D．hesitant

10.

A．sincere

B．unclear

C．strange

D．awful

11.

A．got away

B．opened up

C．gave in

D．looked out

12.

A．share

B．type

C．edit

D．collect

13.

A．known

B．ambitious

C．civilized

D．friendly

14.

A．conversations

B．challenges

C．tensions

D．tolerances

15.

A．beautifies

B．publicizes

C．enriches

D．shelters

4 . Having an actual phobia (恐惧症) is anything but enjoyable.     1     . For children, it leads to heightened anxiety and may lead up to school avoidance. If you or your child experiences a phobia, you may wish to try the following to reduce the distress surrounding it.

1. Name the fear.

    2     . Dr. Dan Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA, summarizes this experience as “name it to tame it.” Pixar’s movie Monsters, Inc. illustrates this nicely as the monster in the closet becomes less scary when Boo names it Kitty.

2. Talk about and analyze the fear.

Ask yourself whether the fear is sensible.     3     . It is important to note that while the percentage of many feared items happening is extremely remote, they are not necessarily 0 percent. Therefore, this step is often paired with finding a way to make peace with the feared stimulus (刺激物) still existing in the world.

3. Safely face the fear.

This is demonstrated to be the most enduring way to put fears behind us. Any unhelpful coping mechanisms, especially avoidance, must be removed.     4     . For instance, if someone is afraid of snakes, picturing a snake in one’s mind comes first, then looking at a picture of the sidewinder (响尾蛇), and finally going to the zoo. These steps can be paired with relaxation strategies to limit the physiological fear response. Not facing, or worse, avoiding, fear tends to give it more power and make the phobia stronger over time.

    5     . However, when that fear becomes excessive or fixed, it can prevent us from enjoying the joys or necessities of life. If a phobia persists, it is always an option to seek the help of a mental health professional. Whatever you do, it is important not to let the fear consume you or your child’s life.

A．Labeling the fear tends to reduce the power of the feared item.

B．For adults, the phobia can seriously limit a person’s functioning.

C．In summary, it is perfectly natural and human to experience fears.

D．Phobias all have interesting names, some as scary sounding as the feared item itself.

E．Generally speaking, the more a person seeks treatment for the phobia, the better the outcome.

F．Since many fears are groundless in nature, this step helps to reduce “worst-case scenario” thinking.

G．It’s crucial to set the stage for success by safely and gradually facing the feared stimulus, step by step.

5 . A couple of weeks back, my darling wife had been asking me to come over to my son’s school (where she teaches) and teach the pupils “Origami”, a Japanese art of ________paper into different objects. My 7-year-old son had no ________of my coming and that makes it ________for me.

We were about to take the ________when I got my first “starring moment”. “Who is this daddy? Why is he walking in a funny way? How is he going to climb the stairs?” ________these, my wife helped me with one of my crutches(拐杖).

Little did I know that the first class she’s taking me to ________to be my son’s. On opening the door, with no warning, and to the ________of his classmates, came that unique but ________ scream “Daada!!!”and he practically ran out of his classroom to give me a bear hug. His mates couldn’t help staring with envy and ________!

I sat down, made my introduction and gave   ________on paper-folding. They all clapped and ________their thanks even as I made my way to the next class.

I left that school feeling ________.What more do I want but to continually be ________to God for everything? My wife has always seen me as a physically fit person who can ________any task and now I find my 7-year old boy is actually ________ of me!

1.

A．recycling

B．folding

C．wrapping

D．tearing

2.

A．attempt

B．responsibility

C．honour

D．knowledge

3.

A．fantastic

B．worrying

C．changeable

D．impressive

4.

A．stairs

B．objects

C．chances

D．classes

5.

A．Tracking

B．Answering

C．Ignoring

D．Watching

6.

A．seemed

B．used

C．intended

D．happened

7.

A．satisfaction

B．disappointment

C．amazement

D．embarrassment

8.

A．angry

B．familiar

C．painful

D．constant

9.

A．admiration

B．anxiety

C．caution

D．discrimination

10.

A．conferences

B．impressions

C．arguments

D．instructions

11.

A．clarified

B．expressed

C．stressed

D．controlled

12.

A．disappointed

B．concerned

C．satisfied

D．refreshed

13.

A．grateful

B．useful

C．thoughtful

D．helpful

14.

A．take on

B．care about

C．apply for

D．approve of

15.

A．afraid

B．certain

C．ashamed

D．proud

6 . My Grandma’s Mug (马克杯)

When I was growing up, one of my favorite traditions was Sunday-morning breakfast with my grandparents. They lived up the street in our tiny river town and welcomed any mass-goers from our large _________ family to their home after.

As soon as we walked in the door, Grandma got busy making a fresh pot of coffee, while Grandpa took _________ at the stove. The rest of us _________ the table before gathering around it in _________ of the meal.

Once her family had finally had their _________ , Grandma would _________ in her chair in the living room, leaving the _________ in the kitchen for cleanup later. Her coffee mug on the table next to her, Grandma joined in on the various _________ that were happening around that comfortable room.

Both of my grandparents have _________ in recent years. As the holidays __________ , I find myself __________ to see Grandma and Grandpa in that kitchen just one more time.

The sights, sounds, and smells of those cherished mornings __________ over me recently when I went to pour my own morning coffee. As I __________   a certain mug, the memory of my grandma in her kitchen — coffee in hand, making sure we were all taken care of — brought __________ to my eyes. Knowing her hands once held the coffee mug helps me feel __________ to her and the love we will always share.

1.

A．expanded

B．extended

C．nuclear

D．royal

2.

A．office

B．action

C．charge

D．breath

3.

A．set

B．mark

C．book

D．turn

4.

A．favor

B．honor

C．control

D．anticipation

5.

A．own

B．fill

C．way

D．day

6.

A．settle

B．twist

C．shift

D．fold

7.

A．gifts

B．foods

C．chaos

D．guests

8.

A．changes

B．accidents

C．courses

D．conversations

9.

A．passed away

B．broken down

C．turned up

D．given in

10.

A．disappear

B．approach

C．conclude

D．follow

11.

A．deserving

B．longing

C．growing

D．pretending

12.

A．slid

B．sprang

C．handed

D．washed

13.

A．caught sight of

B．got rid of

C．lost sight of

D．ran out of

14.

A．luck

B．tears

C．clouds

D．shades

15.

A．addicted

B．exposed

C．connected

D．committed

7 . When our three kids were young, we had days that went on for life times, As I watched my husband Crag leave every morning, I felt _______ to have so much time alone with my babies. When Craig _______ each evening, he would smile and ask, “So! How was your day?”

This question showed the _______ between his experience of a “day” and mine. How was my day? I _______ Craig as the kids screamed loudly around. Then I looked down at my dirty T-shirt and the toys littering the floor.

I wanted to say, “Today has been a _______ There were moments when I was so fed up with the mess that I thought I might _______. I was both lonely and _______ to be alone.” But busy with so much housework, I was too tired to _______. So I just said, “Fine.” But I felt sad because _______ is about being seen and known.

So we decided to ________ help. We learned from the counselor（咨询师） that love is ________ and we shouldn't ask the same empty questions like: “How was your day?” ________ , we can ask questions like: When did you feel loved or lonely today? A ________ question is a key that will unlock a room inside the person you love.

Questions are like gifts. It's the ________ behind them that the receiver feels. The more ________ you give to your questions, the more beautiful the answers become.

1.

A．relaxed

B．scared

C．excited

D．surprised

2.

A．called

B．awoke

C．returned

D．withdrew

3.

A．combination

B．gap

C．wrestle

D．linked

4.

A．stared at

B．broke with

C．lied to

D．drove away

5.

A．miracle

B．flash

C．lifetime

D．discovery

6.

A．jump

B．regret

C．hesitate

D．explode

7.

A．optimistic

B．desperate

C．secure

D．thankful

8.

A．move

B．listen

C．quarrel

D．answer

9.

A．love

B．respect

C．trust

D．help

10.

A．offer

B．receive

C．refuse

D．seek

11.

A．specific

B．precious

C．fundamental

D．plain

12.

A．However

B．Instead

C．Consequently

D．Besides

13.

A．caring

B．curious

C．pointed

D．direct

14.

A．secret

B．response

C．thought

D．inspiration

15.

A．clue

B．explanations

C．support

D．attention

8 . My Fellow Americans,

I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be suffering from Alzheimer's Disease(老年性痴呆).

Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would ________ this a private matter or we would make this news known in a ________ way.

In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer ________ I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures(透露的秘闻)we were able to ________ public awareness. We were happy that ________ many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to ________ to normal, healthy lives.

So now, we feel it is ________ to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater ________ of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are ________ by it.

At the moment I feel just fine. I ________ to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have ________   done. I will continue to share ________ journey with my beloved Nancy and my family.   I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch ________ my friends and supporters.

Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's Disease ________ , the family often suffers a lot. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this ________ experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will ________ it with faith and courage.

In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of ________ me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home, ________ that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and endless optimism for its future.

I now begin this ________ that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright ________ ahead.

Thank you my friends. May God always bless you.

Sincerely

Ronald Reagan

1.

A．stay

B．hold

C．keep

D．pretend

2.

A．proper

B．good

C．public

D．suitable

3.

A．so

B．but

C．or

D．and

4.

A．raise

B．make

C．take

D．turn

5.

A．by the way

B．as a result

C．on condition that

D．as a whole

6.

A．repeat

B．recover

C．return

D．replace

7.

A．impossible

B．important

C．pitiful

D．obvious

8.

A．awareness

B．encouragement

C．concern

D．decision

9.

A．protected

B．affected

C．examined

D．controlled

10.

A．continue

B．like

C．love

D．intend

11.

A．finally

B．seldom

C．always

D．rarely

12.

A．life's

B．one's

C．other's

D．today's

13.

A．for

B．on

C．by

D．with

14.

A．cures

B．progresses

C．removes

D．advances

15.

A．meaningful

B．useful

C．careful

D．painful

16.

A．treat

B．see

C．face

D．consider

17.

A．having

B．allowing

C．Showing

D．declaring

18.

A．whoever

B．wherever

C．Whenever

D．whatever

19.

A．life

B．road

C．line

D．journey

20.

A．dawn

B．day

C．night

D．evening

9 . What makes a home? Love and sympathy and confidence. It is a place where kindly _______ exist among all the members of the family. The parents take good care of their children, and the children are interested in the _______ of their parents. Thus, all of them are _______ together by affection, and they find their home to be a _______ place in the world.

But for me, sometimes I can't feel the love from my father and can't feel the warmth of the home. _______ happen between us frequently.

“BANG” the door caused a protest. “Never _______ this house again!” shouted Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the house and ran along the street.

A young father who held a child in his arm walked _______ me. I felt as if I saw my _______ from another space: happy and harmonious.

But now I don't know _______ it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting ________. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron ________ between us that can never be opened.

I wandered the streets, ________ a destination in my mind. My heart was ________ on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people in the streets, until I had only streets to keep me company. When I finally reached the high rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still ________.

I thought to myself, “Is Father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?” After a long hesitation, I opened the door and instantly tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had ________ between us did not exist at all because love is second to none.

1.

A．greetings

B．suggestions

C．affections

D．education

2.

A．activities

B．amusements

C．games

D．difficulties

3.

A．put

B．bound

C．caught

D．led

4.

A．richest

B．funniest

C．farthest

D．cheeriest

5.

A．Regrets

B．Injuries

C．Dangers

D．Quarrels

6.

A．put heart in

B．set foot in

C．bury head in

D．keep hand in

7.

A．towards

B．past

C．beyond

D．over

8.

A．adulthood

B．adolescence

C．childhood

D．youth

9.

A．what

B．how

C．why

D．whether

10.

A．old

B．stubborn

C．angry

D．emotional

11.

A．house

B．door

C．wall

D．block

12.

A．with

B．across

C．without

D．from

13.

A．unhappy

B．melt

C．confused

D．frozen

14.

A．on

B．off

C．out

D．in

15.

A．created

B．built

C．opened

D．imagined

10 . 假定你是李华，上周日你和父母外出旅游，这趟出行缓和了你和父母紧张的关系，你为此很开心。请你给英国好友Linda 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.分享你的心情； 2.简述你和父母的关系是如何缓和的；3.推荐她尝试这种方法改善与父母的关系。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hi Linda,

I just want to share some great news with you!

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Take care!     

Yours,

Li Hua