What are the speakers going to do?
A. Do some cooking. B. Stop to eat. C. Go into a dining room.
Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home. B. In the street. C. In a restaurant
What is the man?
A. A doctor B. A tailor C. A waiter
Scientists have observed that humans experience happiness from a wide range of stimuli(刺激), from traveling to an ideal destination to redecorating one’s home or from winning a game of soccer to eating a delicious meal. Simply watching a favorite television show or laughing at a funny joke can lift a depressed mood. While the happiness produced by such experiences tends to be short lived, a wide social network does promote a more long-lasting state of happiness as a lifestyle.
Surprisingly, income is not a primary factor in determining a person’s level of happiness once the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter have been met. More important is one’s social network. Being socially active may be more effective in increasing one’s immunity(免疫力)to illness than a vaccine. Misery may love company, but so does happiness, and having close friends and family is vital to one’s overall level of happiness. Even sharing one’s home with an animal companion can make a person happier.
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1. 用约30个单词概括以上材料的主要内容；
2. 用约120个词就“幸福”这一话题谈谈你的理解，内容包括:
(1)幸福对你来说意味着什么？
(2)描写一次给你带来幸福感的经历。
(3)面对学习压力，如何提升自己的幸福感？(至少两点)
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1. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
2. 不必写标题;
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内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
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Just turn on the news and you can hear about hurricanes, earthquakes, and more happenings in our world every day, and these tragedies can reach us on a minute-by-minute basis. Furthermore, when we hear about the disasters, it is hard for us not to react emotionally, even when we are not directly affected by them. Therefore, learning how to cope in a world full of tragedy is something everyone needs.
What we put into our mind has a powerful effect on our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. If you are exposing yourself to negative media sources for hours each day, then you are likely to begin feeling negative. It is good to be informed about world events and what is happening around the globe. However, it is another level to dwell on(细想) these events. If you find yourself constantly thinking about all the terrible things happening in the world, then you may have to limit your intake of negative things.
Disasters are inevitable(不可避免的) in this world. When you are feeling that what is going on in the world is affecting your emotional well-being, it is time to make sure you are still keeping up with your life. Don’t stop your normal activities as a result of a disaster striking on the other side of the country. Donate and then move on with your life. It is even better if you can volunteer. What’s more, let the affected know you are concerned for them and hope that all is OK with them and their home. You will find that your expression of care toward others is cathartic(起渲息作用的) for your own emotional well-being.
If you are having feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression because of what is happening in the world, then you should talk to someone. Share your thoughts and feelings with someone who cares about you, as they will be more willing to take the time to listen. If you find you are still feeling heavy, then you should contact a professional. They can help you work through your emotions.
There is no such thing as a perfect world or perfect people, therefore natural and human disasters will continue. However, there is goodness in this world. There are good people and good things happening if you look for them. You’ll find yourself with a happier and more joyful spirit when you focus on the positive. When earthquakes happen, people often die. This is a sad reality. However, you can also read about stories of heroism and people helping others. These stories are what need to be celebrated. Find the glimmer of hope, heroism, or human decency(正派) in any situation and you will find yourself better dealing with the reality of the bad things that happen in today’s world.
How to deal with negativity when disasters happen | |
Introduction | It is necessary to be able to deal with negativity since we can hear about all the 1. things going on around the world immediately they happen and we can be emotionally affected by them. |
Limit your exposure to negative media | We are likely to become a(n) 2. of what we expose ourselves to over time. It’s fine to learn about what is happening in the world, but don’t spend too much time 3. the negative news. |
Keep up with 4. activities. | Reach out to the 5. people as soon as you can, and make contact with them to show your 6., which can also benefit you. |
Talk it out | Disasters may make you feel sad and having a friend to listen to you will be a(n) 7.. If necessary, 8.a professional. |
Look for the positive around you | 9. that there are always disasters. When disasters happen, try to focus on stories that can 10.your heart. |
1.He had been ill for a long time and c___________ he fell behind in his work.
2.The agreement, i________ to encourage children not to smoke, was signed last year.
3.The teacher felt satisfied with the experiment c________ by the students.
4.The surgeon cut the diseased t_________ out from the girl’s leg.
5.The birds, f __________ by the presence of the scientists, disappeared really quickly again.
6.Seeing his painting is a kind of ________ (视觉的)enjoyment.
7.I made a ____________(急奔)for the front door but he got there before me.
8.At every ________ (时期) of life we take losses and grow in the process.
9.While the ________(技术的) worker has limited knowledge, he has a lot of experience.
10.Buying a train ticket doesn’t __________ (保证) you a seat.
