Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 71 The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
※ Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.
※Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. 72
※When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
※ 73 These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
※ 74 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.
※Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
※Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 75
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A．What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy. |
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B．On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious. |
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C．Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood． |
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D．These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. |
E．Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F．There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G．It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
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Captain Good Fellow Do you enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free. |
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Walking Tour of the Town Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes! |
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Films at the Museum Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898. |
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International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and inexpensive. From noon to 5:00 p.m. |
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Take me out to the Ballgame It’s October, and tonight is the last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold …. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets. |
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Do you want to hear “the Zoo”? “The Zoo”, the popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College. |
1.You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food at ________.
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A．Central Park on Saturday |
B．the ballgame outside |
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C．5:00 in the afternoon |
D．the front entrance of City Hall |
2.You can see movies at ________.
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A．the City College |
B．the Central Park |
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C．the City Theatre |
D．the Museum Theatre |
3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget ________.
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A．your worries |
B．your comfortable shoes |
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C．your beautiful walk |
D．your learning about local history |
4.“The Zoo” is ________.
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A．a park with lots of animals |
B．a first concert from the US |
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C．a music group from Australia |
D．a popular rock band from Europe |
I have been teaching in the United States for three semesters. During this time, I have been very impressed with the hardworking American students. Tuition fee (学费) in American universities are pretty expensive. Most American students receive little, if any, financial support. As a result, they have to work hard to pay for their tuition and other basic expenses. Tertiary (高等) education is a necessity in today’s workforce. Young people with higher education are rewarded with a good career and better salary. So how do American students support themselves?
All my American students have to work to pay for their tuition. For this reason, most universities provide limited jobs for students who need economic help. They also help students search for jobs in the community. I have been touched to see some students are so worn out from their jobs that they doze in my classroom. In addition to taking part-time jobs, students are also expected to take part in various social and sporting activities and, in fact, those who do not take part in are often looked down upon by their peers.
A number of American university students are married with families, or are single parents. These students are faced with the additional burden of raising a family. They have to spend much time, money and energy caring for their children and family. Most American university professors are strict. They test students on every unit in their course, in addition to mid-term and final exams in each semester. A lack of preparation by students may result in their failure. This means the loss of a lot of money and possibly future employment opportunities for these students. For this reason, many American students will study or stay up all night before an exam, in an effort to pass.
In contrast, Chinese students have a much easier time, because most Chinese parents pay for their kids’ tertiary education. Moreover, Chinese students do not need to worry about raising children or maintaining a family. So, Chinese students have no reason for not studying hard and achieving good marks.
1.Which of the following is not the difficulty American students have to face?
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A．They have to work hard to pay for the high tuition fee. |
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B．Many American students have a burden of a family. |
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C．They need a better education to get a best job. |
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D．They have to pass strict tests to complete their education. |
2. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
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A．American students have no time to think of physical exercise. |
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B．Sporting activities are popular among American students. |
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C．American students should take part in various social activities. |
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D．Those who don’t participate in social and sporting activities are usually unpopular with their peers. |
3.Compared with American students, Chinese university students __________.
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A．have no difficulty in raising a family |
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B．live an easy life in universities |
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C．don’t have to take full-time jobs |
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D．have more duty to make greater progress |
4.This passage mainly deals with __________.
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A．part-time jobs chosen by American students |
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B．the high fees of American universities |
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C．difficult lives American students have to face |
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D．different opinions on American universities |
It is reasonable to say that every teenager can be affected by peer pressure (从众心理) at some point. Every day, in any high school, peer pressure has a major influence over the behavior of teenagers. It can be as subtle (微妙的) as being persuaded to be late for class or as extreme as a dangerous drug. Whether subtle or extreme, peer pressure can have damaging, sometimes life changing, and even serious results.
“Teens don’t often consider the long-term results that some behavior can cause,” said Terri Price, a researcher. “Peer pressure can be very difficult to handle for many teens because of their fears of not fitting in”. Peer pressure has always been part of teen life, but teens experience it differently than their former generations did in the past. Sources of peer pressure have increased because of the Internet and other electronic communications.
Recognizing peer pressure can be as simple as noticing that you have been asked to do something that you are not comfortable with. “Listen to your instinct （直觉） , which is a sign for whether something is right or wrong. If it feels wrong, then most likely it is. ”says Price.
Teens are in a time of life when they are still discovering who they are. Many teens are influenced by peer pressure because of their insecurities (不安全感). This can make them helpless especially when their self-control is weak or they lack healthy support, causing them to take risky behavior or turn to unhealthy support.
Dealing with peer pressure is a topic of concern for teens. People can say, “Just say no,” but the truth is that the statement is easier said than done.
1.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to .
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A．the Internet |
B．teen life |
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C．peer pressure |
D．the fear of not fitting in |
2.You can know whether a teen suffers peer pressure by watching .
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A．whether he often surfs the Internet |
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B．whether he can get security |
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C．whether it is subtle or extreme |
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D．whether he feels comfortable with it |
3.Why are teens easily influenced by peer pressure?
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A．Because they don’t have the feeling of safety. |
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B．Because they are afraid of fitting in or being accepted. |
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C．Because they need support for their health. |
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D．Because they have nobody to turn to when in trouble. |
4.According to the passage, we can know that dealing with peer pressure is
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B．hard |
C．a new topic |
D．an impossible task |
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then . I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see-the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost-having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to "the hard times".
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up , and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
1.What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4?
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A．She worked as a translator. |
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B．She attended a lot of job interviews. |
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C．She paid telephone bills for her family. |
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D．She helped her family with her English. |
2.The author believes that _________________ .
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A．her future will be free from troubles |
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B．it is difficult to learn to become patient |
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C．there are more good things than bad things |
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D．good things will happen if one keeps trying |
3.What is the best title of the passage?
A, how I turn to be optimistic B. I am leaving for America
C. my life in America D. the importance of optimism
One Saturday afternoon, a six-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods __36__ she realized that she was lost.
Sitting on a rock and __37__ what to do, she began crying. After a while. she__38__ to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. __39__ it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and __40__ stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out the door and back to the __41__. Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a __42__.
The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy __43__ that his mistress was in danger. He jumped __44__ a window, breaking the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldn’t find his mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a __45__ scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He __46__ the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking __47__ into the air, the dog __48__ through the woods until he found the __49__ . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his __50__ , he saw his mistress’ blue shirt in the distance. He __51__ over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was __52__.When she opened her eyes and 53 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 54 me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 55 . That night Laddy had a hero’s supper: a huge meal of steak
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