1 . When faced with tough difficulties or troubles, people always give us positive words. ______ can lift our spirits indeed, but sometimes in some case it ______ depresses us. Psychology calls it “toxic positivity.” What is it? Let’s see the following ______.

Between sleepless nights, diapers (换尿布) and feeding times, having small children at home could leave Priscilla Goins feeling ______. She loved her kids, but it was a lot. “I would sometimes say ‘I just want a minute to myself,’” Goins, of Knoxville, Tennessee, said. “People would be like: Oh, you’ll miss it when they’re ______ or you should value it.” That made her so mad. She doesn’t ______ what people say. She disagreed at all. Actually, in those moments, she simply wanted ______ that she was going through the tiredness ______.

A focus on positive thinking, while putting challenging and ______ experiences to the side, is what some experts call “toxic positivity.” Being cheerful is not a bad thing. Certainly, a ______ attitude can be a gift to those around you, but it shouldn’t ______ listening thoughtfully to others’ experiences. When you are choosing to look at ______ from one angle-in this case a positive angle-you are very likely to dismiss or deny an authentic ______. That’s toxic positivity, which is what Goins ______ when she was looking for a bit of mercy about the ______ of parenting young children. Even if you’re trying to ______ someone, ignoring someone’s tough experiences can leave them feeling that they should ______ negative feelings in the future. ______ trying to find a positive spin, we are supposed to use accepting and comprehensive words. Sometimes we just need to say “Yeah, me too,” or “That makes total sense.” It’s allowing someone to express something that is ______, even if it’s hard to hear or it’s ______.

1.

A．Modesty

B．Encouragement

C．Excitement

D．Admiration

2.

A．also

B．ever

C．just

D．still

3.

A．analysis

B．statement

C．summary

D．example

4.

A．thrilled

B．joyful

C．tired

D．panic

5.

A．younger

B．older

C．stronger

D．taller

6.

A．distinguish

B．discontent

C．deny

D．recognize

7.

A．commitment

B．concern

C．acknowledgment

D．acquisition

8.

A．eventually

B．gradually

C．anyway

D．indeed

9.

A．cosy

B．unforgettable

C．joyful

D．tough

10.

A．negative

B．positive

C．critical

D．caring

11.

A．take the place of

B．take control of

C．take charge of

D．take advantage of

12.

A．views

B．positions

C．situations

D．phenomena

13.

A．experience

B．relationship

C．conclusion

D．virtue

14.

A．explained

B．received

C．exposed

D．conveyed

15.

A．pleasure

B．loss

C．challenge

D．well-being

16.

A．cheer up

B．let down

C．speak highly of

D．speak ill of

17.

A．present

B．hide

C．indicate

D．spread

18.

A．Regardless of

B．In terms of

C．Instead of

D．As a result of

19.

A．artificial

B．vague

C．accurate

D．authentic

20.

A．uncomfortable

B．comprehensive

C．optimistic

D．unavoidable

2 . 阅读下面短文,在空格处填入一个适当的词或括号中词语的正确形式。

I had hardly sat down on the train and opened a bar of chocolate     1     a really old man with huge bags sat down across from me. I said hello     2     him, smiling sweetly and then I suddenly thought,“Why not offer him a piece of chocolate?” So I did. He was quite     3    (surprise), but accepted and thanked me. He said that people didn’t usually do things like this for     4    (stranger)—at least that was what I understood, because he was speaking a really unusual dialect, and the train was loud.

Then he opened one of his bags and gave me     5     handful of freshly picked cherries,     6     (explain) that he had just taken them from his orchard. The cherries were really     7    (love), better than those in the shops, and I     8    (enjoy) them very much. It had been just an impulse(冲动) to offer him a piece of chocolate, but if I had not done so, I would never have tasted those lovely cherries,     9     I didn’t even know he had at the time. Life is about giving and taking, and it’s     10    (general) true that if you give, you will receive.

3 . Susan was a shy girl. She always had a hard time talking with new people. But when she grew up. she became a reporter. This job is usually for a person who likes to talk in front of people. But Susan thought that her shyness made her a better reporter. "Being shy makes me more believable people feel more comfortable around me. "she said.

It is reported that almost 50% of the people say that they are shy. Some people are not shy when they are with their friends. But when they are in a new place, they become quiet and shy.

Why are some people shy? Scientists did a study on two-month-old babies. They found that one of every five babies was very active. These active babies liked to make noise. And one of every five babies was always quiet. These quiet babies might be shy when they grew up.

Family also affects shyness. For example, children are more likely to be shy if their family always tell them that they are wrong. Studies show that if parents have fewer friends and fewer family activities. their children usually become shy.

In fact, shy people are often good at listening. They are good friends because they listen more than they talk. This can also make them successful.

1. What did Susan become when she grew up?

A．A nurse	B．A reporter.
C．A writer	D．A singer.

2. It is reported that almost ___________of the people say that they are shy.

A．30%	B．40%
C．50%	D．60%

3. What kind of baby might be shy when they grow up?

A．Naughty babies.	B．Active babies.
C．Noisy babies.	D．Quiet babies

4. What's the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A．Family also affects shyness.	B．Shy people talk less.
C．Shyness can be an advantage.	D．Babies are usually quiet.

5. Shy people are often good at____________.

A．Talking	B．singing
C．listening	D．working

4 . Greetings - Ways to Say Hello

People greet each other in every country and culture. But they say and do many different things to greet each other. Greetings seem simple, but they are often a complex part of language. In English, people greet each other in different ways depending on the situation. People also use different greetings depending on how well they know the other person.

Greetings may also be different in different countries that speak English, in Australia people often say ‘G’day.’ In parts of the United States people may greet each other with ‘Howdy!’ or How you doing? In the United Kingdom people more commonly say ‘Hiya.’

But there is more to greeting than words. Some greetings also include particular movements. For example, in many places it is common for people to shake each other’s hands when they meet In some cultures, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Southern Europe, people kiss each other on the side of the face, the cheek. Some people give hugs by putting their arms around each other and squeezing.

So how do people know what to do, especially when traveling between countries and cultures? Jamie Bowlby-Whiting told about a difficult greeting experience on his blog:

“I thought they were going for the kiss. But it was the hug. Now I just wet their face. And then hit them in the nose with my head. It was so embarrassing (窘迫的)!”

People can avoid these embarrassing experiences. They can research how to greet correctly before connecting with people of other cultures. It is especially important to learn if there are any forms of greeting that may not be used in a particular country. For example, in some countries, like Japan, kissing is not considered a good way to greet someone. Sometimes cultures also have different greetings for women and for men.

A person may not always know the correct greeting. But the most important thing when greeting someone is to show respect. Try your best and apologize if you offend someone.

1. What does the author say about greetings?

A．They are simple and a part of language.

B．They include words and body gestures.

C．They are the same in English-speaking countries.

D．They won’t bring embarrassment in different countries.

2. Which of the following people may consider it improper to kiss when greeting?

A．the Japanese	B．the Mexicans
C．the Arabs	D．the Italians

3. According to the author, how should people greet when travelling across cultures?

A．Do nothing at all.	B．Greet as they like.
C．Do as the Romans do when in Rome.	D．Greet as they do in their own country.

5 . Do you have such kind of experience? In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. And if he senses that he    1    (stare) at, he may feel uncomfortable.

The same happens in daily life. If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down, to see    2    anything is wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel uncomfortable. Eyes do speak, right?

    3    (look) too long at someone may seem to be rude. But things are different when    4    comes to a stare at the opposite sex. If a man    5    (glance) at a woman for more than 10 seconds, that means he wishes to make her know he is admiring her. Normally, the speaker in conversation will look at the listener at times to make sure that the listener does pay attention to    6    the former is saying. A poor liar usually makes himself    7    (expose) by looking too long at the victim, since he believes in the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest    8    (communicate). Actually, continuous eye contact exists in lovers only, who will enjoy looking at each other gently for a long time to show love that words cannot convey.

    9    (evident), eye contact should be done according to the specific situation and the relationship    10    the two people.

6 . Compliments can be sent in all shapes and sizes. They can range from congratulating co-workers on their hard work to telling someone how good that shirt looks on him or her.     1     In other words, compliments, no matter how small or great they are, can make anyone feel good. Next time, if you want to give someone some compliments, keep these tips in mind.

• Perfect your compliments. People feel much more appreciated when you say exactly why you think that person deserves some praise. That’s to say, back your compliments up with examples of why you think that person did a good job.     2    

• Don’t put it off. Too many people wait until what they think is the perfect moment to send a compliment.     3     What you have in your head as a perfect moment may never happen. If you feel that a compliment is appropriate, the best time is now.

•     4     Don’t ever tell someone that something he or she has done is great and then point out what he or she was doing beforehand wasn’t so great. Compliments are meant to make people feel good, and that’s it. Don’t bring other things into them because comparing the present and the past can just make someone feel bad about themselves.

• Be selfless.     5     Not only is this very selfish, but it destroys all of the sincerity right out of the compliments. If you think someone’s hair looks nice, say so — but don’t do it just because you’re having a new hairstyle and want some validation (确认) for your own look.

A．Give a 100% compliment.

B．Don’t be one of those people!

C．It’s always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile.

D．The best compliment leaves no room for any misunderstanding.

E．Your sincere compliments can make someone’s entire day better.

F．Never compliment someone because you want a compliment back.

G．Adding examples makes your compliments more sincere and effective.

7 . Planting the Seeds of Change

Catalino Tapia came to the United States as a young man with six dollars. He worked hard and eventually started his own gardening business. He married and bought a comfortable home in Redwood City, California. Tapia and his wife raised two sons, putting the elder through college.

When his son graduated from law school, Tapia was inspired to help other young people make it to college, although he himself had never studied beyond the sixth grade. With the help from his son, Tapia established a nonprofit corporation—the Gardeners Foundation.

Tapia began by asking his wealthy customers for donation (捐款). In just two weeks, he had raised $10,000 for scholarships, and the money kept coming. The Gardeners Foundation now gives a minimum of ten scholarships each year.

“I believe the education of our young people isn’t just the responsibility of their parents, especially in the Latino district where some parents work two or three jobs,” says Tapia.

Gloria Escobar, nineteen, received one of the scholarships. Gloria knew that she wanted to study architecture, but the classes that she needed were not offered at her local college. The money from the foundation allowed her to travel to a college farther away where she could earn the credits she needed to go to a university.

Another receiver, Alberto Urieta, hopes to major in biology. “To receive a scholarship is so much help because the books are so expensive, and it also gives us a feeling that we’re not alone, that someone wants us to make our dreams a reality,” says Urieta.

Tapia understands that children who are educated can contribute more to the country than those who are not. “It’s a little seed we’re planting,” he said. “And it will eventually grow into a garden of students, and it will flower and bear fruit.”

1. What did Tapia do for a living?

A．He taught children.	B．He ran his gardening business.
C．He worked in a college.	D．He sold books to students.

2. From whom did Tapia raise money for the foundation?

A．His parents.	B．His two sons.
C．His customers.	D．Gardeners.

3. What is the change brought by the foundation?

A．Workers can find a new job.

B．Gardeners can travel far away.

C．Young people can run their own business.

D．Students from poor families can go to college.

4. The author wrote the passage to ________.

A．tell a story	B．introduce a project
C．describe a dream	D．advertise for an organization

8 . Sure, it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it's good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.
In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more, but they're more comfortable about asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and do their best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues.
Here is a question: what if you don't get along well with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes(个性冲突), which can happen between any two people.If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen.By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However, if a certain teacher isn't your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with him or her, especially ________.Here are some of those responsibilities：
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right pencils, books, and completed assignments.
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best, whether it's a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.
1. The passage is written for ________.

A．teachers

B．advisers

C．students

D．parents

2. According to the passage, getting along well with your teachers will make you ________.

A．get the best scores in the exams

B．have more pleasant time in the classroom

C．have no problems with study

D．get a better seat in the classroom

3. The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refers to ________.

A．getting along very well with classmates

B．the disappearance of personality differences

C．a better relationship between you and your teacher

D．the happy time you have in the classroom

4. “________” can be filled in the blank.

A．if you fulfill your basic responsibilities as a student

B．if you are easy­going and helpful

C．if you know some basic social skills

D．if you are thought of as a good student