1 . Go on a 15-minute Tour
Didn’t someone say that life is about the journey, not the destination?
To commit some time to the journey, take some time to walk around where you work and notice your surroundings.
After your first observation tour, select a different day to tour your workspace for moods. Other people’s moods can provide you with critical clues about how things are going.
Schedule 15 minutes to tour your workplace twice a week for a month and be sure to avoid making too many assumptions or conclusions — just simply observe.
| A．You’ll be amazed at what you see along the way. |
| B．Spare a little time to closely monitor each person’s progress. |
| C．Notice what people may be feeling when you drop by to talk briefly. |
| D．During any workday, take just 15 minutes to observe neglected things. |
| E．You generally love the breathtaking landscape and people’s performances. |
| F．Going on a short tour will help you get in tune with other people and their emotions. |
| G．To become socially aware, remember to enjoy the journey and notice people along the way. |
2 . Listening heals hurts and builds bridges. It gives us the ability to understand and view the world from our own point.
As it turns out, effective listening is actually a combination of two key communication skills: listening and confirming. As an effective listener, your goal is to hear and absorb what another has to say.
This is much easier said than done, so here are a few helpful tips:
•Give the speaker your full attention.
•Be patient.
Not everyone is a gifted speaker. Some people take longer to find the right word to make a point. Others are too worried to get their message across properly.
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If what someone is saying creates an emotional response in you, make an extra effort to listen carefully. When we' re angry, frightened or upset, we often miss key parts of what is being said.
·Hold your fire.
Don't jump to conclusions immediately.
| A．Never hide your true emotion. |
| B．Keep your emotions in check. |
| C．Only then can you respond properly. |
| D．Stop talking and remove all distractions. |
| E．If necessary, ask the speaker to explain further. |
| F．You can take a moment to stand in the other person's shoes. |
| G．A good listener doesn't react until comprehension is complete. |
3 . Like the rest of us, scientists have long suspected the healing capacity (修复能力) of a good hug. Unlike the rest of us, they’ve gone about trying to prove it.
“Laboratory studies suggest that things like hugs help us feel safer. They can also make us less sensitive to physical pain and less reactive when we’re faced with threatening experiences,” says Michael Murphy. He is a research professor in the department of psychological sciences at Texas Tech University. “This lab work has shown that hugs and other touch behavior are related to stress. The more stress we have, the more our heart rates and blood pressure go up. At this time, hugs and other forms of personal touch may give off all sorts of feel-good chemicals, so that stress can be reduced.”
“There’s a lot that we still need to learn, and there’s a lot we don’t know,” Murphy says. “However, what seems to be rising up is that hugs, as well as other forms of loving and gentle touch, are really powerful. They remind people that they’ re cared about and that they have someone in their corner.”
We expect touch. When we were born, we were placed in our mothers’ arms almost immediately. In that first year of our life, we spend a lot of time being held by other people. And as we grow up, we seek out hugs and touch as a way of connection. I think what we have lost in the past few years are these really easy opportunities to be reminded of connection.”
While he was at Carnegie Mellon, Murphy was the lead author of a hug-centered 2018 article in the scientific journal PLOS One. In a series of interviews with 404 adults over a two-week period, the researchers found that receiving a hug is associated with the attenuation of negative emotions that occur on days with interpersonal conflicts. That is to say, generally, hugs help to reduce the negative impacts that personal conflicts may cause in our daily lives.
1. What can we infer about hugs from the laboratory studies?| A．They show people’s good social relationships. |
| B．They can cure us of our mental disease. |
| C．They can put much pressure on people. |
| D．They make us feel calm and at ease. |
| A．To recall childhood memories. |
| B．To keep connected with others. |
| C．To solve relationship problems. |
| D．To express their social politeness. |
| A．Expression. | B．Influence. |
| C．Suffering. | D．Reduction. |
| A．The Power of Hugs |
| B．How to Reduce Stress |
| C．How to Care for Others |
| D．The Importance of Interpersonal Relations |
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I received a handwritten letter from the friend last week. I got one or two when I was a child but I never expect to receive one again. In this rapid changing world, in most case we use social media to keep in touch. The letter reminded me that this form of communication still exist, and that there are reasons in it to exist. People today are connected more, and the pictures I post on our social media accounts that are widely viewed by people we don’t even know. However, letters represent a slow pace and allow us control what we tell our friends. In this way, our conversations don’t involve so many irrelevant things, but the slow pace makes the contact long-lasting.
5 . Steve Sparks was a young successful lawyer working for a famous law firm when his 3-year-old daughter’s serious leg problem changed his focus and the direction of his life. The problem led to many visits to doctors and an uncertain future. In a moment his life’s focus shifted from where he was going to take his clients to lunch to whether his daughter Katie was ever going to see her fourth birthday.
For three years Katie received many treatments in the hospital. And with the help of wonderful doctors and kind care-givers in Nemours Foundation, who Steve and his wife Michelle describe as heroes, Katie’s illness was cured.
Forever changed by the experience and inspired by the heroes who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do. He joined the Nemours Foundation as their lawyer. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making, but Steve’s purpose had found him and it was more important than a paycheck.
Fast forward 18 years, Katie is now a healthy 20-year-old junior in college and Steve is the Senior Vice-president of the Nemours Foundation where he brings Kati story and his purpose to work every day.
In 3 weeks Steve will celebrate Katie’s 21st birthday, and give a big thank-you to Nemours by riding his bicycle from Nemours’ headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida to Wilmington, Delaware. He will ride more than 900 miles in 9 days and raise 100,000 for the Nemours Foundation. His purpose hasn’t just become a part of his work. It has become a part of himself and his family.
1. What’s the text mainly about?| A．A hospital saved a girl’s life. | B．A girl going through a disease. |
| C．A man with a good purpose. | D．A family suffered a lot. |
| A．Injury. | B．Reduction. | C．Share. | D．Hole. |
| A．To find his purpose. | B．To cure his daughter. |
| C．To earn more money. | D．To help others. |
| A．Sometimes we find our purpose and sometimes our purpose finds us. |
| B．Unless you work hard, you cannot overcome any difficulty. |
| C．Anyone who is kind to others deserves good returns. |
| D．Nothing is more important than health. |
6 . As COVID-19 broke out and spread in the world, many countries are changing their social habits in order to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus.
France
France is famous for its romantic greetings. They touch each other’s cheeks and make a kissing sound. But now, this habit may be coming to an end. Newspapers in France have begun publishing advice on how to replace kissing on the cheek. French etiquette expert Philippe Li-chtfus, who has been widely cited in the media, said that simply looking into a person’s eyes can suffice (足够) as a greeting.
Brazil
In Brazil, chimarrao is a special drink that is commonly shared among a group of close friends. When they share chimarrao, the tea is passed around in a metal cup, sometimes with a straw, and everyone takes turns drinking from it. But to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Brazil announced that citizens should not share straws to consume the drink.
Australia
Australians are quite casual when it comes to greetings. “G'day, mate”, a handshake, and smile will suffice. But now the Australian government is urging Australians to take a pat on the back instead of a handshake. “There are other things that can be done, but certainly you could be exercising a degree of care and caution”, said New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
Iran
Traditionally, people in the Iran shake hands lo greet with one another. But today, the global pandemic has given rise to the “footshake” as a means of greeting. A video has gone viral in Iran, showing three friends meeting - hands in their pockets, with two of them wearing masks - tapping their feet against each other as a greeting.
1. How might the French greet due to the novel coronavirus?| A．By shaking hands. | B．By taking a pat on the back. |
| C．By kissing on the cheek. | D．By looking into the eyes. |
| A．Tap feet. | B．Share one cup of drink. |
| C．Take turns to pay for a straw. | D．Be cautious about touching. |
| A．France & Brazil. | B．France & Australia. |
| C．Brazil & Iran. | D．Australia & Iran. |
7 . It seems that society has placed so much value on the word “humility (谦逊)”, sometimes we’re told to lower ourselves in order to be recognized as a more modest student or employee.
1. Stop questioning your worth
Being mild-mannered does not contradict recognizing your worth, because you’ll become at peace with your inner self when you accept your own strengths. Humility will then come as a natural consequence.
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Be willing to get coffee for a colleague, sweep the floors of your dormitory, or move to a smaller office at work.
3. Accept uncertainty
| A．Be eager and flexible |
| B．Be determined and hard-working |
| C．Develop a healthier relationship with uncertainty |
| D．Uncertainty is a double-edged sword in many cases |
| E．Remember that you are valuable regardless of outside variables |
| F．This can allow you to interact with the people around you in new ways |
| G．The true humility，however, is more about the way you relate to yourself and your surroundings |
8 . Living together with other students may be a wonderful experience for you. If you can deal with it well, you and your roommates will probably enjoy a happy life and even build a lifelong friendship.
Choose your roommates carefully if you are given permission. Combining the living spaces of several students into one location can be an exciting and beneficial experience for the outgoing students.
Divide the bills equally. Some students are far less responsible than their roommates.
Carry your part of the load. Everyone has to clean the bathroom and the kitchen sometimes. Don't avoid your part of responsibility. Student accommodation can get messy and it involves everyone to keep tidy and healthy.
Be open and honest. Hostility between roommates may cause problems that can't be fixed. Everyone brings different standards and expectations to group living.
| A．They tend to let their part of the finance slide. |
| B．Here are a few tips for student accommodation. |
| C．It is quite easy to get along with outgoing students. |
| D．Think about someone else before you think about yourself. |
| E．It's in everyone's best interest to put them into the open. |
| F．If you are on the shy side, or prefer a quiet group, pick quieter roommates. |
| G．Telling a lie or saying rude words to your roommates may hurt their feelings. |
9 . Small talk has a reputation for being uninteresting, and for good reason. Pointing out the fact that it’s raining seems as ridiculous as pointing out the fact that you have a head—you’re fully aware of both things, and don’t require an outsider to confirm them. But despite being evident and often painfully dull, small talk has an important role to fulfil, enabling us to leap over a number of social obstacles towards improved, meaningful interaction.
Humans can be sensitive souls. We each have our boundaries and lists of potential upsets, which when broken, cause us to either gently back away to an alternative position in the room, or become cross at the person. Small talk is first a way to test the waters with an unfamiliar person, so that you may better understand their personality. When finding yourself positioned closely to a person who you know little about, it’s much safer to point out the rainy sky than to share your political views on a sensitive topic. Until you know the person better, heavier topics should probably be kept under wraps, so you won’t find yourself on the receiving end of a cold stare.
Though insignificant, small talk still has great power. When talking with fellow humans, much of our soul is exposed through non-verbal communication. A response to “how was your weekend” can unveil much about the person’s character. The length of their response might indicate their level of self-confidence; the tone of speaking might show how agreeable a person is; their slightly lowered head, as if protecting themselves from attack, a possible sign of a regrettable history of bullying.
As more of a person’s character is revealed, we have the insight needed to determine whether to broach more significant topics—the things that we actually want to talk about. Conversation is a great educator, and deep conversation establish lasting bonds with our fellow humans, forming precious friendships that paint our lives with vibrant colors. Such friendships begin with small talk.
1. What is described in the first paragraph?| A．The first stage of human interaction. |
| B．Ridiculous human behavior in communication. |
| C．Absence of communication between strangers. |
| D．The difficulty of having deep conversations. |
| A．Because they are fond of heavy subjects. |
| B．Because they are enthusiastic about politics. |
| C．Because they are too sensitive about topics. |
| D．Because they fail to manage interpersonal distance. |
| A．The length of the answer. | B．The quality of the voice. |
| C．The position of the head. | D．The distance between speakers. |
| A．Reputation of Small Talk | B．Ways of Understanding Personality |
| C．Significance of Small Talk | D．Challenges of Deep Conversation |
10 . Being independent is an important skill for people who want to take control of their lives. Here are some tips on how to be independent.
Believe in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, then who else will?
Stop caring about what other people think. This is the most important thing about being independent. Stop worrying about other people’s opinions about your life, whether they are thinking about your clothes, your choice of career, or your choice of significant other.
If you always have the worrying thought, “But what will other people think if…” in the back of your head, then you will always be holding yourself back from doing your own thing.
| A．Be your own hero. |
| B．Accept that life is not fair. |
| C．These are your decisions, and not anyone else’s. |
| D．As long as you have made a decision — just do it! |
| E．We are all different and have something unique to say. |
| F．So please remember: you have to be happy in spite of that. |
| G．Believing in yourself will make you trust your own decisions. |
