1 . Eyes can speak
Much meaning can be conveyed, clearly, with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
The same is true in our daily life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive.
However, when two people are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking.
Actually, eye contact should be made based on specific relationships and situations.
| A．That’s what normal eye contact is all about. |
| B．But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex |
| C．Therefore, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only. |
| D．On the contrary, it will give him away. |
| E．After all, nobody likes to be stared at for quite a long time. |
| F．Do you have such kind of experience? |
| G．If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way. |
2 . We need to be conscious of the fact that people around us influence us in subtle ways that may encourage us, or hamper it. Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with”.
If this “circle” of people is goal-driven, and encouraging, we can experience a positive impact on our actions. On the other hand, if the people around us are negative and restrictive, we may subconsciously “live-up” to these qualities and stop our own personal growth in the process.
How do you identify who is influencing you? Be mindful of the conversations you have with people and the activities you engage in with them. What are the opinions that dominate in your social group?
Nourish your circle
Once you identify the people who belong to your reference group, it is important to nourish these relationships.
| A．Know your circle |
| B．Dominate your circle |
| C．Over time, this core circle may change. |
| D．It means that this “circle” can help you live a better life. |
| E．The influence of those around us can be quite significant. |
| F．Also remember, just like others influence you, you also have an influence on others. |
| G．What are the similarities between you and the five people you are constantly close to? |
3 . A soldier returned to his castle at dawn. He was in a mess. His face was bloody; his horse was lame. His
“You have been what?” cried the
“Oh!” said the soldier. And then, after a(n)
What about you? Do you have enemies to the west? Or in some other directions? None of us will calmly sail through our lives in perfect
One person said, “I don’t have a personal enemy
So-called “enemies” can
If enemies cannot become friends, they can become
| A．wife | B．father | C．king | D．friend |
| A．Tightening | B．Straightening | C．Pulling | D．Standing |
| A．fighting | B．training | C．competing | D．learning |
| A．disappointed | B．frightened | C．surprised | D．excited |
| A．sigh | B．apology | C．rest | D．pause |
| A．harmony | B．common | C．touch | D．company |
| A．pains | B．wounds | C．relationships | D．bodies |
| A．visible | B．short | C．temporary | D．permanent |
| A．escaped | B．spared | C．left | D．stayed |
| A．achieve | B．serve | C．act | D．express |
| A．holding | B．moving | C．choosing | D．giving |
| A．reflect | B．remember | C．prove | D．see |
| A．sharpen | B．change | C．share | D．support |
| A．quickly | B．immediately | C．unconsciously | D．publicly |
| A．drivers | B．teachers | C．doctors | D．lawyers |
4 . If you have to attend a party or other social events where a lot of people will be present, do you feel confident that you will impress others?
Whenever you are meeting new people at any social event, you should wear proper clothes.
If you are going to meet people from a certain business or profession, try looking through a few professional magazines or checking on the Internet ahead of time to get some conversation ideas that are related to their fields of interest.
When you are at the event, don’t worry about whether or not other people you are talking with like you. Instead, try your best to find reasons to like them. When you are holding a conversation with people, be sure to keep good eye contact, and make your facial expression soft.
After the event is over, take a bit of time to think of your social performance and the conversation you had with people.
| A．Or do you feel shy? |
| B．Nod to show you’re listening. |
| C．Keep in touch with the people you have met. |
| D．Tell yourself exactly what you did very well at the event. |
| E．You should learn how to avoid making mistakes at social event. |
| F．This can prevent you from getting tongue-tied(结结巴巴的) at the event. |
| G．Before you attend the event, try to find out how other people will be dressing. |
5 . Many people find it hard to say no, even when they are over-stressed, over-booked and just too busy to take on anything else.
I’m sorry – I can’t do this right now
Sometimes, it helps to wait and think about whether you can take on a commitment. It’s usually best not to rush into things.
Let me think about it
If you’re uncomfortable being firm or are dealing with pushy people, it’s OK to say, “Let me think about it and get back to you.”
This strategy also allows you to think about whether you want to say “yes” to another commitment. To decide, do a cost-benefit analysis and then get back to them with a yes or no.
If you would really like to do what they’re requesting, but don’t have the time, it’s fine to say no to all or part of the request but mention a lesser commitment that you can make. This way you’ll still be partially involved, but it will be on your own terms.
| A．I can’t do this, but I can do that |
| B．If you struggle with this, then you’re not alone |
| C．I wish I could, but I have a lot going on right now |
| D．This gives you a chance to review your schedule and consider your options |
| E．Luckily, you can learn how to say no to people without causing hurt feelings |
| F．If pressured, reply that it doesn’t fit into your schedule and change the subject |
| G．You have every right to ensure you have time for the things that are important to you |
6 . How can teenagers keep themselves from suffering from loneliness? Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery from loneliness.
Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the dancing party makes you feel like you just don’t belong, try joining a special-interest group.
Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for friendship. Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others rather than wait for them to make you feel better.
You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly, you will behave in proper ways that encourage people to be friendlier to you. Loneliness won’t last long.
| A．Choose the right people. |
| B．So consider becoming a volunteer. |
| C．Reach out to others but start small. |
| D．It can be hard work to be positive towards others. |
| E．Maybe it is the drama club or the marching band. |
| F．This harmful attitude can continue into adulthood. |
| G．But starting the first step of positive expectations can make all the difference. |
7 . Talking to someone on a train, bus, or subway can be risky yet exciting, as you never know when they’re going to get off. Starting a connection can be fun as the costs are fairly low and you can easily start and stop a conversation, or get off if things become awkward.
Make eye contact. Making brief eye contact can show the persons that you’re interested and help you judge whether they are interested in you. Glance at the persons and try to hold your gaze (注视) for just a second or two.
Smile at the persons. If you’ve successfully met their gaze, smile at them.
If you want to start a conversation with the persons, smiling is a great way to get somebody’s attention.
Approach the persons to start talking to them.
| A．Use open body language. |
| B．Mind your manners while talking. |
| C．Notice how they respond to your gaze. |
| D．Don’t worry because you can follow some tips that make you smile. |
| E．Once you’ve read that the persons are interested in chatting, make a move. |
| F．A small but sincere smile makes you appear interested, friendly and approachable. |
| G．Therefore, try to get someone’s attention and start a conversation by following the tips. |
8 . How likely you’re to trust a self-driving car of advice from artificial intelligence (AI)?
An interdisciplinary(多学科的) team from the University of Kansas led by relationship psychologist Omri Gillath has published a new paper in the journal Computers in Human Behavior showing people’s trust in AI is tied to their relationship or attachment style. The new research indicates that people who are anxious and unsure about their relationships with humans tend to have less trust in AI as well. Importantly, the research also suggests trust in AI can be increased by reminding people of their secure relationships with other humans.
Grand View Research estimated the global AI market at $39.9 billion in 2019, projected to expand at an annual growth rate of 42.2% from 2020 to 2027. However, lack of trust remains a key obstacle to adopting new AI technologies.
The research by Gillath and colleagues suggests new ways to increase trust in AI. In three studies, attachment style, thought to play a central role in romantic and parent-child relationships, was shown also to affect people’s trust in AI.
“Most research on trust in AI focuses on cognitive(认知的) ways to increase trust. Here we took a different approach by focusing on a ‘relational affective’ route to increase trust, seeing AI as a partner or a team member rather than a device,” said Gillath, professor of psychology at KU. “Finding associations between humans’ attachment style—an individual difference representing the way people feel, think and behave in close relationships—and their trust in AI paves the way to new understandings and potentially new interventions(干预) to cause trust.”
The research team includes investigators from a wide variety of subjects, including psychology, engineering, business and medicine. This interdisciplinary approach provides a new view on AI, trust and associations with relational and affective factors. Gillath said, “The findings show you can predict and increase people’s trust levels in non-humans based on their early relationships with humans. This has the potential to improve adoption of new technologies and the integration of AI in the workplace.”
1. What do people more confident about human relationships tend to have?| A．More anxiety about their relations. | B．More trust in AI. |
| C．Less trust in humans. | D．Fewer friends. |
| A．Psychology. | B．Relationship. | C．Cognitive ways. | D．Fewer friends. |
| A．The subjects the findings cover. | B．The current state of the workplace. |
| C．The prospective use of the findings. | D．The affective factors of the research. |
| A．Trust in Advice from AI |
| B．A New Approach to Increasing Trust in AI |
| C．Relationships Existing Between Different Disciplines |
| D．Trust Levels in AI Predicted by Humans’ Attachment Style |
9 . If you post a video online about your perfect home decoration, and your video spreads quickly, you can expect to get comments from people who’ll find something to talk about. But they may argue that your home is so perfect that you must have no time to spend with your children, which may get you down.
If someone leaves a negative comment on your social media account and you choose to ignore or dele this can make it look as though you have something to hide. If you have nothing to hide, it’s fine to choose this action. However, if there’s hint of (一点点) truth in the comment, it may be seemed that you choose to avoid a problem.
What’s more, you can ask the commenter to contact you privately.
| A．However, don’t simply send them direct messages. |
| B．So at this time, it might be best to engage in a reply. |
| C．Then how should we respond to negative comments? |
| D．So when should you actually ignore negative comments? |
| E．And being funny has the same effect as being polite or positive. |
| F．That being said, you probably want to know how to deal with them. |
| G．Each comment needs to be considered on a comment-by-comment basis. |
10 . How to Live in Peace with Yourself and Others
Life is all about being balanced and at peace.
Seek to love, not to control other people
If you want to have inner peace with others, you must understand that you are there to help and to express your love toward others.
Practice tolerance
Sometimes, it is better to just get away from a tense situation. When two or more people with different opinions try to gain control of the situation, conflicts can occur. Never let this happen by walking away. Take a break or go and get something to eat. Then you will discover new solutions and start to understand what other people are trying to say, because you are at peace with yourself.
Live in the moment
| A．Walk away |
| B．Have a break |
| C．It’s easy for people to get tolerant |
| D．If you can’t find inner peace within yourself and with others |
| E．Tolerance is all you need to create peace between you and others |
| F．When you try to gain too much control in your relationship with others |
| G．One of the most effective ways is to learn to live at the present moment |
