1 . It goes without saying that everyone has bad days at work. You hit an unexpected problem with a project you’ve been working on for weeks.     1    You are severely criticized by your boss in the company. Whatever your workplace problem is, one effect it has is to make you feel more alone. There are times when you feel as though your colleagues are upset and you can only rely on yourself.     2    

When you’re feeling upset about a problem at work, take a minute to think of someone in your life that you’re grateful to and write a sentence or two on a notepad about what you appreciate.     3     Why does it have such power? Gratitude is often a positive emotion you   feel when someone else has gone out of their way to do something helpful for you that they didn’t have to do. That person has done something selfless in order to make your life little---or perhaps a lot---better.

    4     It might be a relative who took care of you when you were little, a teacher who   helped you out in a tough situation or a colleague who put you up for a great opportunity.

Picking one of those folks out and reminding yourself of why you’re grateful to them has two benefits.     5     It also reminds you of the deep social connections you have so that you   don’t feel quite as isolated anymore.

A．You have a quarrel with your beloved.

B．In those moments, a little gratitude can help

C．Here are some reasons to explain these situations.

D．All of us have people in our lives who fit that bill.

E．Research shows practicing gratitude can make you happier.

F．You forget the appointment with a VIP customer and keep him waiting.

G．For one, it gets you thinking about something positive and lifts your mood

4 . A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile (敌意的) person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Mirrors have a very particular _______. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a _______ mirror works as the vehicle to reflection _______ do all of the people in our lives.

When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden _______ a reflection. When we love someone, it’s a(n) _______ of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like “I love how I am when I’m with that person”. That simply _______ into “I’m able to love me when I love that other person.” _______ when we meet someone new, we feel as though we “click”. Sometimes it’s as if we’ve _______ each other for a long time. That feeling can come from _______ similarities.

Just as the “mirror” or other people can be a positive reflection, it is more likely that we’ll ________ it when it has a negative connotation (内涵). ________ it’s easy to remember the times when we have met someone we’re not particularly ________ about. We may have some criticism (批评) in our mind about the ________. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend ________ time.

Often when we ________ qualities in other people, ironically (讽刺地), it’s usually the mirror that’s ________to us.

At times we meet someone ________ and feel distant disconnected or disgusted. ________we don’t want to believe it and it’s not easy or ________ to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to ________what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more self-awareness.

1.

A．target

B．style

C．function

D．color

2.

A．medical

B．physical

C．chemical

D．mental

3.

A．so

B．then

C．nor

D．neither

4.

A．focuses on

B．applies to

C．works with

D．serves as

5.

A．reward

B．evaluation

C．reflection

D．example

6.

A．grows

B．translates

C．enters

D．falls

7.

A．Obviously

B．Strangely

C．Fortunately

D．Frequently

8.

A．known

B．supported

C．observed

D．recognized

9.

A．creating

B．lacking

C．sharing

D．comparing

10.

A．ignore

B．keep

C．take

D．notice

11.

A．In brief

B．In addition

C．For example

D．As usual

12.

A．crazy

B．anxious

C．upset

D．concerned

13.

A．time

B．mirror

C．garden

D．person

14.

A．less

B．amazing

C．more

D．valuable

15.

A．appreciate

B．dislike

C．describe

D．discover

16.

A．shouting

B．shining

C．speaking

D．pointing

17.

A．new

B．nervous

C．familiar

D．friendly

18.

A．If

B．Although

C．Since

D．Once

19.

A．terrible

B．noble

C．reliable

D．desirable

20.

A．figure out

B．take out

C．put out

D．give out

5 . 假如你是李华，上周日你和同学一起参加学生会组织的志愿者活动，到附近社区进行义务劳动，受到社区居民的欢迎。请根据下列活动内容用英语给校园英语报写一则报道。
1. 打扫卫生；
2. 浇灌花木；
3. 帮老人们做家务；
4. 做戒烟宣传；
5. 为孩子们辅导功课；
提示词：义务劳动 voluntary labor 社区 community
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Conformity involves changing your behaviour to “fit in” or “go along” with the people around you. In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or involve behaving in a particular way to be viewed as “normal” by the group. Actually, conformity is something that happens regularly in our social world. Sometimes we’re aware of our behaviour, but in many cases it happens without much thought or awareness on our parts. And even in some cases we go along with things we disagree with or behave in ways we know we shouldn’t.

There are countless examples of conformity in life. For instance, a teenager dresses in a certain style because he wants to fit in with the rest of the teenagers in his social group. A woman reads a book for her book club and really enjoys it. When she attends her book club meeting, the other members all dislike the book. Rather than go against the group opinion, she simply agrees with the others that the book is terrible.

Why do we conform? In many cases, looking to the rest of the group for clues for how we should behave can actually be helpful. Others might have greater knowledge or experience than we do, so following their lead can actually be instructive. And in some cases, we conform to the expectations of the group to avoid looking foolish. This tendency can become especially strong in situations where we aren’t quite sure how to act. Additionally, there are some situations where we conform just in order to avoid punishments or gain rewards.

There are many factors that influence conformity. For example, not knowing how to perform a difficult task makes people more likely to conform. Personal characteristics such as motivation to achieve and strong leadership abilities are linked with a decreased tendency to conform. And people are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three and five other people.

1. What can we learn about conformity from the first paragraph?

A．Actually it is rare for us to conform.

B．Blind conformity should be criticized.

C．Sometimes people tend to conform unconsciously.

D．Conformity means changing your behaviour reluctantly.

2. Which of the following is a case of conformity?

A．Joining a certain organization.

B．Following the ongoing fashion.

C．Sharing something personal with others.

D．Giving up your creative ideas cautiously.

3. When are we most likely to conform according to the text?

A．When we are at a loss.

B．When we are rejected.

C．When we feel threatened.

D．When we feel uncomfortable.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Conformity cannot be avoided by anyone.

B．Conformity is linked to the size of the group.

C．Conformity is a natural response to challenges.

D．Conformity isn’t related to individual differences.

7 . Almost every light comedy or situation comedy makes me feel like I should be drinking wine every night with my best friend while one of us tries on clothes. Not only should we share the same dress size, but we should also have a long, rich history of togetherness and secrets. Clearly, this is not reality.

I have 598 friends. OK, but if I’m honest, 99.3 percent of those friends are those I met only once or acquaintances who live too far away to see regularly. That leaves 4 people, who I can call anytime, not feeling like I’m absolutely wasting their time. The remaining 0.2, I’ve decided, is my houseplant. I can tell it anything.

Feeling the same way? You’re absolutely not alone. Most of us find our “people” in school, but over time life changes: marriage, kids, etc. We grow out of our relationships and they grow out of us.

So when the relationships come to an end, how do you find a new one?

A woman in my apartment building, who I had seen around over the years, approached me one day and introduced herself. She bravely stated, “You seem cool. Do you want to hang out with me sometime? I’m looking for new friends.” I almost dropped my bag of groceries at her social honesty. And now we get together for coffee a few times a year, gossip (八卦) about the neighbors, and take in the mail when one of us is on vacation. But a few times a year isn’t enough for me.

So, what counts as true friendship as you get older? For me, it’s feeling comfortable enough to be myself. And if you’re like me, it’s also trust — not just keeping the secret, but trusting that my life choices aren’t their gossip elsewhere.

1. What do the numbers in Paragraph 2 show?

A．The author has some unusual friends.	B．The author has very few real friends.
C．The author is fond of phoning her friends.	D．The author doesn’t like most of her friends.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 show?

A．The author was a little careless.	B．The author was glad at the request.
C．The author was shocked by the request.	D．The author was carrying something heavy.

3. What does the author think true friendship is?

A．It is really difficult to find.	B．It can show one’s genuine belief.
C．It is really hard for people to understand.	D．It can make people have a sense of security.