1 . I guess a boss must be pleased to hear that his employees are sorry to hear he's leaving and that they respected him and appreciated the job he'd done. Cards and e-mails are great, but maybe it's just
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I've known, from the other side, how much this can
Sure, it's pleasant when we can say nice things about other people. It feels good! And I think it's a
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A.too | B.quite | C.extra | D.rather |
A.even | B.already | C.slightly | D.ever |
A.rest | B.same | C.other | D.last |
A.chatting | B.complaining | C.blaming | D.arguing |
A.important | B.particular | C.excellent | D.active |
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A.considers | B.matters | C.minds | D.depends |
A.mean | B.play | C.mark | D.perform |
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A.somehow | B.still | C.otherwise | D.therefore |
A.remember | B.appreciate | C.enjoy | D.share |
A.relative | B.comparable | C.special | D.complete |
A.because of | B.out of | C.within | D.without |
A.reminder | B.reporter | C.reader | D.carrier |
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At a time when we are all experiencing an extraordinary level of stress, science offers a simple and effective way to improve our own emotional (情感的)health.
To help yourself,
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University, studied a concept called “felt obligation (义务),” which
As it turned out, the people who had higher levels of “felt obligation” - meaning they were the type of people to sacrifice for others - dealt
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Last spring, the Art students League of New York, an art school, found its members effectively
Since then, people
Although the news cycle of 2020 has been overwhelming(令人难以应对的), the events can
Art is one of the most important lenses ( 滤镜), through
4 . When I was seven, my parents explained to me that my sister would be different.
Throughout our lives, my sister has often got stared at because she has Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), which makes her appear abnormal. There were times when I had to struggle with her.
I had this in mind when I was traveling alone recently and saw a mother and a son with special needs at the airport gate.
Some people gave the son and mother strange looks, the same kind of looks my sister and I would sometimes get.
To be honest. I didn’t even really regard what I did as something different or good.
A.They had got off another plane. |
B.People would stare at us even more. |
C.I don’t know what I should do to help. |
D.But I went up and asked if I could lend a hand. |
E.I just consider it as the only choice in that situation. |
F.I was so angry that I shouted loudly at the strangers. |
G.I had no idea what impact she would have on my daily life. |
5 . Don't brag(炫耀),but be proud of what you've done. These two pieces of advice were tough to balance before Facebook existed.
Social media like Facebook bring us convenience.
According to Therapist Jessica Michaels, providing "emotional context" may help prevent what might be seen as a bragging. Think about how you say something, not just what you say. Frame it in a way that makes it more of a sharing idea. For example, if you plan a party for Christmas, you could post "Hey friends of mine! Let's plan this together. Maybe we could all go." instead of saying "Oh I can't wait to enjoy my party."
Remember, the original intention behind social media is a connector, and your true best friends definitely do want to know when things are going good for you. Next time when you post a photo of your fantastic winter vacation, for example, make sure to tag your friends.
A little bit of social media love goes a long way!
A.To post or not to post? |
B.Will it make me a celebrity? |
C.Tell them you wish they were by your side. |
D.They are the most important friends in our life. |
E.Meanwhile, they can put us in danger of oversharing. |
F.It makes a big difference how you express your ideas. |
G.Even today's share-it-all social media haven't made it any easier. |
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About 250 guests attended the dinner, the proceeds(收益) of
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On the whole, the dinner was a success. The audience was also full of praise.
7 . Many people confuse hard-working people with workaholics(工作狂). How could a person tell that he/she is a workaholic? A workaholic works long hours, at the expense of personal relationships and health. When not working, they’re thinking about work. Work influences their mood: when work is going well, they’re up; when work is going less well, they’re down.
Working, or simply being busy, can be a hard habit to break. When workaholics aren’t busy working—or doing something to promote their work—they feel anxious and guilty. They hang onto jobs for dear life and do everything they can to make sure they’re essential.
There is a link between health problems and workaholism. Just because work itself is a respectable pursuit(追求) doesn’t mean that an addiction to it is any less damaging than other sorts of addictions. A number of studies show that workaholism has been associated with a wide range of health problems, such as anxiety and heart disease.
Besides health problems, being a workaholic brings other negative effects as well. A study published in the American Journal of Family Therapy found that working too much negatively influenced an employee’s marriage. This isn’t surprising, since if you’re married to your work, it can be difficult to be married to anything, or anyone, else. There have also been studies looking at the influence of workaholic parents on their children and the news isn’t good. Adult children of workaholic fathers experienced more depression and anxiety and a weaker sense of self.
However, there are also many positive aspects to working hard and to an increasing devotion to career. Hard work can bring great rewards. For many, it’s how they develop feelings of self-worth and confidence and purpose. If you have a workaholic in your life, you might point out the things he or she is missing out on while at work, whether it’s a child’s soccer game, a good book, or a yoga class. Seek to understand why the person feels the need to work so much and support them in finding a solution.
1. What can we infer about workaholics?A.They put work in the first place. |
B.They usually have life outside work. |
C.They often get pleasure from work. |
D.They win respect from their workmates. |
A.Bad influences of workaholism. |
B.Reasons for being workaholics. |
C.How people deal with their addictions. |
D.How hard-working people differ from workaholics. |
A.Force them to join family activities. |
B.Reward them for their hard work. |
C.Help them find self-worth and confidence. |
D.Try to understand and support them. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Objective. | C.Negative. | D.Curious. |
8 . There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so it's not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us get through difficult times in our lives. Putting a smile on someone's face when you know they are feeling depressed makes them feel good and warms their heart.
How would you feel if you could not joke with your wife/husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at the corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don't know the person I'm joking with. My grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is a common manner to speak to others that are around you.
I know of a few people that don't have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke but they would sit there without the slightest smile on their faces. They don't get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke?
Laughing is essential to keep our stress levels under control. Without humor, we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medication to keep ourselves from going crazy. There is too much sadness, which will bring little light into our lives.
Therefore, I believe our best medicine is to get together, tell some jokes and have some fun together.
1. How does the author answer the question in the second paragraph?A.By using facts and descriptions. |
B.By using evidence and the argument. |
C.By using examples and the conclusion. |
D.By using stories and persuasion. |
A.Because it can lift people's spirits. |
B.Because it can help people get on well with others. |
C.Because it can help get rid of the cruelty in the world. |
D.Because it makes people more confident. |
A.talk about his own understanding of humor |
B.encourage people to be humorous in daily life |
C.introduce a practical way to get through hard times |
D.convince people of the power of being optimistic about life |
How are you getting along with your high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you
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10 . There are those who save every takeaway container. There are others who throw away every takeaway container and later wish they hadn't clone so. Wouldn't it be great if these two people could do each other a favor and just swap (交换)?
Across the world, those with too much "junk”, and those who can't get enough of it, are exchanging and sharing their stuff online on a network called Freecycle. On Freecycle, people can swap with others who live within a few miles of them. All you have to do is list whatever you have to give away or whatever you're looking for. Take a quick visit to the website, and you can get your hands on a baby stroller, a dictionary, or a pair of shoes. Just sign up and make sure you turn up to collect your new-- or , rather , old—item.
“Freecycling" isn't just a trend, though. It's becoming the accepted way of doing things. If your child has grown up, what better way to deal with his or her stroller than to give it to another kid? And if you're moving house, your expensive necessities, even beds and cupboards, can just be freecycled.
Admittedly? a lot of the items carry warnings, such as “TV with remote control missing” or ^saucepan (no lid)”. And some listings are a bit bossy, too, as in “ladies' shoes — must be collected TONIGHT! !
It's also possible to get a bit addicted to Freecycle. A "bamboo cocktail bar", a “cupboard with 20 very small drawers”, a huge pile of ^squares of cloth, great for craft projects! It all sounded so good to one of my flatmates that she became an example of a ^Freecycle addict”. But that didn't matter, of course. Everything she got could later be freecycled off again.
1. Why does the author mention two kinds of people in paragraph 1?A.To lead to the topic of Freecycle. |
B.To compare their different habits. |
C.To call on people to help each other. |
D.To help them exchange takeaway containers. |
A.Buy cheap things. |
B.Make friends online. |
C.Store their own things. |
D.Offer unwanted items for free. |
A.Everything on Freecycle is expensive. |
B.My flatmate has nothing to do with Freecycle. |
C.It is possible to get useless things from Freecycle. |
D.It is easy for some people to get crazy about Freecycle. |
A.It is not a possible trend. | B.It is win-win for some people. |
C.It can cause some problems. | D.It is likely to produce waste. |