Art—no matter whether you choose to create it yourself or simply observe and enjoy it—is a relaxing and inspiring activity for many people. However, the particular benefits of artistic expression go much further.
Studies suggest that art therapy (疗法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.
You don’t necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression. There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling, drawing, making collections, sculpting with clay, etc. It doesn’t matter what media you choose. The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions. Once you free your creativity, your inner artist will quickly wake up.
However, working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs. If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.
Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.
1.What is art therapy used for?
A.Learning drawing skills.
B.Expressing art with words.
C.Preventing physical diseases.
D.Improving mental health.
2.To finish a successful art therapy, you’d better ________.
A.have a gift for art
B.have a strong will
C.be honest with yourself
D.hold back your emotions
3.Why are group activities needed when dealing with depression?
A.To set an example.
B.to promote communication.
C.To build up friendships.
D.To wake up the inner artist.
4.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A.Explain the advantages of art therapy.
B.Give some details about art creation.
C.Provide some advice for readers.
D.Summarize the previous paragraphs.
Do you want a part-time job to earn some extra money? Check out the list and find one that suits your fancy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
It seems almost everyone has a friend who is a technical genius. Such people earn money using their talent. If you are one of them, you could be responsible for technical support in your college or university and get your part-time job. You can enjoy the process of earning money while doing your favorite thing.
TUTOR
A lot of students hire a tutor to help them in high school or college. If you are good at some subjects, why not work as a peer tutor? You help your friends and earn money at the same time. If you know foreign languages, you can make more money. All you need to do is to make an appropriate advertisement of your services using college newspapers. One of the best things about being a tutor is that you can set your hours.
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
If your college or university has a fitness center and if you are a sporty person, go and sign up to get this job. You will have an absolute free opportunity to engage yourself in sports. You need to be a good psychologist, because you are going to work with people and it'll be your job to persuade and motivate them to become sporty, healthy and strong. Being a fitness instructor is a perfect position for those who love to help other people and want to make more friends. OFFICE
WORKER
Nowadays many companies cooperate with college students giving them part-time jobs. Some of the major job duties of an office worker are answering calls and scheduling appointments. If you are interested in doing this job. contact the representatives of different companies to find out if they’re currently hiring anyone.
1.If you want to have a flexible schedule while earning some money, which of the following suits you most?
A.Technical support B.Tutor
C.Fitness instructor D.Office worker
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.As a part-time office worker. you are responsible for answering emails.
B.If you work as a fitness instructor, you should be sporty and sociable.
C.If you are good at foreign languages, you are able to earn more as a tutor.
D.The four kinds of part-time jobs are intended for college students.
3.How can one get a job as a part-time office worker?
A.By submitting the application
B.Through an online interview
C.By advertising on the newspaper
D.By contacting the representative of the company
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友David给你发邮件说月底想去广州长隆欢乐世界(Chimelong Paradise)，他迫不及待地想要了解游乐园的一些信息。请你根据以下要点写一封邮件回复他。
1. 中国最大的游乐园之一。
2. 垂直过山车(Dive Coaster)，游乐园最受欢迎的项目，让你享受自由飞翔的乐趣。
3. 海盗漂流(Pirate Raft)，像海盗一样在水上探险。
4. 四维影院(Cinema 4D)，采用最先进的技术，给你带来真实的视听景象。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧），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。
Dad’s birthday usually falls in June, near Father’s Day. Last year, they were even on the same day. I thought this was unfair for my dad to only have one special day in June. My friends’ dads had Father’s Day parties in June or birthday parties in difference months. I thought of a way to fixing this problem. I would surprise Dad on autumn with Dad’s Day. I talk to my mom about cooking a breakfast for Dad. She showed to me how to cook eggs and make bread. I made special card for Dad. I was careful to keep my plan secretly. One day in October, I woke up early, cooked Dad’s breakfast and took it to his room with my card. She loved the surprise very much.
“Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!” Mr. Gordo called. “_______, kitty!” He called and called. So did Nina. But no little white cat came.
It was a bad day for Snowflake to get _______. The Gordos were moving. A big van (厢式货车) had taken their _______ that morning. “We’ll just have to go without Snowflake,” said Mr. Gordo. “We’ll get you a _______ cat.” Nina began to _______. “But I want Snowflake!” she said.
That night, the Gordos were in their new home. “The _______ did a good job,” said Mr. Gordo. “They moved everything _______ Snowflake.”
“Snowflake was afraid of them,” said Nina. “I saw her trying to _______.”
“What if she hid in the van?” asked Nina’s father. “She may still be there!” Mr. Gordo _______ the movers. In the morning, a big van ________ at the Gordo home. Nina and her father and mother ran out to the ________. Three big men jumped down from the van. They ________ its back doors. Nina saw nothing inside. But ________! Was there a little mew? It was! And out came Snowflake, as white as ever, wearing a new ________ ribbon (丝带). “Snowflake!” Nina cried.
“We happened to ________ Snowflake in a box,” the driver said. “We gave her some milk. And we put the red ribbon on her.” “Thank you very much!” said Nina. “You’re welcome. It’s all part of our ________.”
As the van moved away, Nina ________ these words on the side: NO JOB TOO BIG — NO JOB TOO SMALL.
Nina gave her ________ a hug. “Snowflake,” she said. “They did a(n) ________ job for us! Aren’t you glad?”
Snowflake’s ________ was a soft “Mew!”
1.A.Run B.Sorry C.Come D.Help
2.A.hurt B.lost C.left D.stolen
3.A.house B.pet C.kids D.things
4.A.small B.new C.different D.brave
5.A.cry B.expect C.cheer D.speak
6.A.friends B.neighbors C.movers D.children
7.A.but B.and C.for D.before
8.A.hide B.jump C.stay D.eat
9.A.thanked B.invited C.avoided D.called
10.A.disappeared B.stopped C.turned D.broke
11.A.school B.company C.station D.street
12.A.locked B.opened C.fixed D.showed
13.A.guess B.check C.wait D.watch
14.A.red B.white C.yellow D.blue
15.A.keep B.train C.feed D.find
16.A.job B.plan C.story D.life
17.A.wrote B.read C.understood D.copied
18.A.dad B.mom C.cat D.worker
19.A.SMALL B.EASY C.BIG D.HARD
20.A.offer B.advice C.idea D.answer
As a student, it’s important to find a balance between your schoolwork and your social life. 1.
Create a time budget.
Budgeting your time can help you plan out your days. Drawing up a timetable based on upcoming events is a great way to spend each day. 2. Keep in mind that your time budget should allow for flexibility (灵活性). There is no way to guarantee (保证) that your homework will take exactly two hours.
3.
Many students choose to support themselves during their education. If you are working and studying at the same time, it can be difficult to find time for friends and socialization. 4. It can help you find a balance between school and socialization even if your time is very limited.
Take care of your health.
Poor health can make time spent either at school or with friends much less enjoyable. When you feel healthy and energized, you will be able to give your education and your friends your full attention. Get eight hours of sleep each night. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. 5. All of these will help you avoid becoming ill.
Learning how to manage your time is not only useful throughout your education, it is also a valuable skill that you will need long after you earn your degree.
A.Balance your family life.
B.Find a social part-time job.
C.Eat a diet with all the food you need for good health.
D.A job that you enjoy attending will help you stay energetic.
E.Find a job that allows you to socialize with customers and co-workers.
F.In this article, you’ll discover a few helpful methods for time management.
G.It helps you spend enough time on both schoolwork and your family and friends.
