Why do many people take vacations frequently? We need to take time out from work to relax, and just be ourselves.1.We should all be allowed to leave our jobs behind us—at least for a few weeks each year—and just have fun. This might be something as simple as reading a good book in front of a warm fireplace through to traveling to the most interesting places on our planet. Whatever we fancy doing is worth taking time out for.As we know, workplace stress is on the rise.2.These include disease, depression and even death. We all seem to be running from one place to the next, never finding out where we want to go in the first place. I intend to break that trend in the coming days.3.I will sleep late, write, watch movies, drink the occasional glass of wine, and eat to my heart's content, ignoring calorie counting. My plan is to just enjoy the fleeting(飞逝的) moments of being alive.4.Spend your next vacation the way you want; Do what will restore your mental health. You're very valuable to the people who are close to you, and to those who depend on it. Like it or not, we are all interdependent（互相依存的）in this great life of ours. There's no doubt that you are valuable. Just remember that the next time you look at a mirror and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that there will never be anyone like you ever on this earth again.5.1you have to do is just ask yourself what you want to do.
A.Draw up a detailed plan so that you can see more.
B.With it come many health problems.
C.When you finally get home you'll be greatly refreshed.
D.Life is not all about work, or at least it shouldn't be.
E.And only you know how to take a vacation in your way.
F.I challenge each one of you to do the same.
G.For my next holiday, I will do all the things that I love doing.
A few years back I worked in a university building that also housed a department full of psychologists, all of whom seemed to see us as perfect guinea pigs（豚鼠） for their latest theories. If an eager graduate student showed up in my office bearing desserts and asked me to pick one, I'd cast a careful glance and ask “Why?” before grabbing the apple pie.
So one day, when someone from the Psychology Department posted instructions in the bathroom persuading all of us to “Think about five things for which you're grateful every day for a week!”, my response was frankly doubtful. I did the math. Five things a day for seven days is a lot of brainpower to expend without so much as the promise of an apple pie.
I wandered into the office of Heidi Zetzer, the director of our school's Psychological Services Clinic.“What's with the gratitude thing?”I asked. You don't ask an academic question－even a simple one unless you're prepared for a long answer. Heidi came alive, and I sat down. That's when I first heard the term “positive psychology”. The gratitude thing, as I had called it, was but one small and simple element of the practice. “Kind of like training the brain to focus on joy,” my friend Heidi explained. “It's only a week,” she urged. “Try it.” I did. And guess what? It worked.
Every day for a week, I found five distinct things for which I was thankful. They had to be different every day. I couldn't get away with just being grateful for my wonderful husband. But I could, suggested Collie Conoley, another positive psychologist, express my gratitude for specific aspects of a certain person each day. He's a great cook. He always puts our family first.
Life will never be perfect. I still see new stories that annoy me. The traffic in my city is maddening. I wish I could speed up my recovery. But with just one simple exercise, I'm rediscovering the peace of that old saying: accepting the things I can't change, working without complaint to change what I can, and being wise enough to know the difference.
And all it took was a little gratitude.
1.What's the author's attitude toward the student with desserts?
A.Cautious. B.Respectful.
C.Indifferent. D.Supportive.
2.Why was the author doubtful about the instructions?
A.Because she thought it wasn't worth the effort.
B.Because she didn't like expressing thanks often.
C.Because she needed to ask her friend to do it first.
D.Because she could do five things every day easily.
3.What does Collie Conoley suggest the author should do?
A.Be grateful to her wonderful husband.
B.Be thankful for things but not people.
C.Be a great cook and put her family first.
D.Be specific about what she's thankful for.
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to being friends again: Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1.Sally wants to tell students the ways to ________.
A. find friends B. plant trees
C. get happy D. keep fit
2.What makes good friends?
A. A good friend should be lovely and cool.
B. A good friend should be kind and patient.
C. A good friend should have lots of money.
D. A good friend should have good looks.
3.According to the text, you can ________ your friend after a fight.
A. buy a present for B. never say a word to
C. have dinner with D. write a letter to
4.What is the best title of the text?
A. The development and maintenance of friendship
B. The good friends around you
C. The trouble of growing up
D. The keeping of friendship
Want a family-friendly spot? Don’t miss the followings!
Railroad Museum of Long Island
The Railroad Museum (200 New Hwy., Commack) highlights the LIRR’s rich history. Families can learn about the Island’s railroad heritage as well as checking out various restored train cars on displays.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Head to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) to learn about historic marine life. The museum’s aim is to inform and encourage members and visitors to make informed decisions about marine life through exhibits about their environmental significance on Long Island. Some exhibit favorites include a fully-equipped 19th century whaleboat with original gear, tools used by whalers, the jaw of a whale and a diorama (透景画) of Cold Spring Harbor in 1850. Visitors can touch whale bones or partake in family workshops filled with toys, puzzles and games.
American Airpower Museum
The goal of American Airpower Museum (1230 New Hwy, Farmingdale) is to preserve the legacy (遗产) of all Americans who sacrificed themselves to defend our liberties. They seek to educate new generations about their courage and heroism by presenting armor(盔甲) in the museum through displays, exhibits and programs.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Air and space is a fascinating topic for some kids, and the Cradle of Aviation (Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City) features more than 75 air and spacecraft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands-on exhibits in nine galleries. A favorite among kids is the Sesame Street show featuring Big Bird, Elmo and more as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun and the moon.
1.Which museum offers us a chance to appreciate a variety of air and spacecraft?
A. Railroad Museum of Long Island. B. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.
C. American Airpower Museum. D. Cradle of Aviation Museum.
2.What can the visitors do at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum?
A. Go hunting for free. B. Play with the whale.
C. Learn the life of sea animals now. D. Observe a well-reserved whaleboat.
3.Which spot is an astronautics fan likely to explore?
A. Commack. B. Garden City. C. Cold Spring Harbor. D. Farmingdale.
一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“十年后的我”，请根据下列要点和你的畅想完成短文。
1.家庭：
2．工作：
3.业余生活。
注意：1.词数100左右：
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3.开头语已为你写好。
I often imagine what my life will be like in the future._______________________________
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文. 文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处. 错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词.
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉.
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词.
注意：（1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
（2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分.
My dream school starts at 8:30a.m and ends at 3：30p. m. They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didn't need to do so many homework. Therefore，we have more time with after﹣school activities. For example，we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day.
My dream school look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom. We can lie on the grass for a rest，or sat by the lake listening music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are not only our teachers but also our friends.
