1 . Volunteering offers great help to people in need, but the benefits (好处) can be even greater for you, the volunteer.
Volunteering is good for your mind and body.
If you’re considering a new job, volunteering can help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field.
A.Volunteering increases self-confidence |
B.Volunteering connects you to others |
C.Even if you're not planning on changing your job |
D.While some people are naturally outgoing |
E.It provides many benefits to both mental and physical health |
F.Many people volunteer in order to make time for hobbies outside of work |
G.Volunteering can also reduce the risk of heart disease |
2 . I have neighbors whose adult son has been living with them since he lost his job. He is the fifth one of
His parents didn't
I wanted to help him get rid of the bad feelings, so I invited him to
It was volunteering (自愿做) at the local humane society (动物保护协会), not far from where we live. It took only several
A.girls | B.students | C.children | D.friends |
A.Unluckily | B.Hopefully | C.Naturally | D.Normally |
A.failure | B.fancy | C.fear | D.loss |
A.relatives | B.owners | C.buyers | D.managers |
A.recognize | B.concern | C.ignore | D.support |
A.happy | B.hard | C.interesting | D.nervous |
A.with | B.like | C.without | D.for |
A.reading | B.singing | C.teaching | D.cleaning |
A.prepare | B.walk | C.select | D.receive |
A.joined | B.believed | C.improved | D.handed |
A.days | B.hours | C.minutes | D.seconds |
A.animals | B.patients | C.elders | D.trees |
A.promise | B.warn | C.hear | D.tell |
A.given himself up | B.cheered himself up | C.set himself apart | D.made himself heard |
A.painful | B.useful | C.careful | D.harmful |
New research published by a team of psychologists at the University of Missouri-Columbia suggests that our own happiness
The researchers offer a good
But it is not just financial generosity that has the power to increase our happiness. Simply adopting an attitude that puts others' happiness above our own has
4 . It is said that most people have not more than 30 friends at any given time, and 400 over the whole of their lives. However, on social networking sites, most users have about 150 friends. If these numbers are correct, then friendship means different things in different situations.
Also, there are no rules about friendship. There are no instructions about how to make friends, how to keep friendships going, and how to finish friendships if we want to move on. People have very different opinions about this: some people would die for their friends and they value them more than family. Others say that friends are temporary, only there to help each other until they are no longer needed. If people with such different views become friends, this can lead to problems.
Because of these different definitions of friendship, it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships. We may want them to be deeper or closer, or we may want to have more friends in our lives. Sometimes we simply do not have the time to develop our friendships, or we fear we have left it too late in life to start. If we move to another country or city, we have to find ways to make new friends again.
This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us. We should not think that it could be too late to build friendships. We also need to understand that the need to be around other people is one that is shared by many. Therefore, we should not be too frightened about starting to talk to people who in the future may become our friends: it is likely that they too would like to get closer to us. Remember what people say: strangers are friends we have not met yet.
1. In Para.1, the numbers are used to _______.A.show the ways of making friends |
B.introduce the topic |
C.explain the reason |
D.persuade readers to make more friends |
A.There is a rule about making friends. |
B.People with different views can become friends. |
C.Friendships mean different things to different people. |
D.Some people would die for their friends if they need to. |
A.they spend too much money with friends |
B.they are too old to make friends |
C.they have too many friends |
D.they spend too much time with friends |
A.need to have friends | B.build friendships late in life |
C.are dissatisfied with our friends | D.are frightened to talk to people |
A.Uninterested. | B.Cautious. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Positive. |
5 . I’ve been taking a bus to school for years. I found that most passengers keep to themselves and no one ever has a
About a year ago, an elderly man entered and said
That was the first
“If a
A month ago, something
A.competition | B.cooperation | C.discussion | D.conversation |
A.loudly | B.deeply | C.secretly | D.safely |
A.encouraged | B.confused | C.admired | D.calmed |
A.freely | B.finally | C.simply | D.clearly |
A.sat down | B.looked around | C.stood up | D.got on |
A.greeted | B.shared | C.provided | D.celebrated |
A.agreed | B.persuaded | C.said | D.wondered |
A.method | B.time | C.idea | D.experience |
A.sorry | B.yes | C.hello | D.bye |
A.wished | B.introduced | C.challenged | D.spread |
A.returned | B.covered | C.hidden | D.driven |
A.confident | B.friendly | C.noisy | D.crowded |
A.foreigner | B.passenger | C.driver | D.leader |
A.above | B.behind | C.among | D.including |
A.unexpected | B.uncontrolled | C.unaccepted | D.unchanged |
A.get up | B.look up | C.turn up | D.cheer up |
A.complain | B.ask | C.argue | D.advise |
A.quiet | B.open | C.broken | D.slow |
A.Obviously | B.Hopefully | C.Importantly | D.Fortunately |
A.needed | B.wasted | C.covered | D.mattered |
6 . Improve Your Relationships
Having stable and positive relationships in your life can make you happier and more fulfilled. Whether it's your friends, family, or significant other, improving a relationship can sometimes be confusing.
Express your appreciation for the person.
If you hardly see each other or talk to each other, it can be difficult to maintain a relationship. Take extra time out of your day and devote it to the person that you want to improve relations with. Try to work around the other person's schedule so that you can spend the time together. You can share a meal, watch a show, listen to music, or go shopping with them.
Turn off distractions.
Distractions like a cell phone, social media, or video games can create a division in between you and another person. If you notice that you are always distracted, you should turn off your cell phone or computer and talk to them.
Seek therapy(心理治疗) if you can't get along.
To fix or improve family relationships or relationships with your significant other, you can turn to therapy. If you notice that you and the person are always arguing over the same kinds of things, and nothing has worked, you should consider seeking therapy with them.
A.Spend more time with the person. |
B.Maintain a relationship if possible. |
C.People often like to be praised for achievements. |
D.A specialist can help solve longterm issues in the relationship. |
E.If they are the one always distracted, ask them if they can do the same. |
F.Follow the tips and you can develop good relationships with your family. |
G.Luckily, by adjusting your behaviour, you can improve any relationship in your life. |
7 . 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
I like to do the
I
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
Watch for your next opportunity to be the
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 |
A.understand | B.thank | C.show | D.distinguish |
A.considers | B.matters | C.minds | D.depends |
A.mean | B.play | C.mark | D.perform |
A.evidence | B.gift | C.lift | D.answer |
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 |
A.though | B.once | C.if | D.unless |
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,
As
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
She
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
10 . 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. |