How to restore (恢复) balance in life
Many of us give our time and energy generously to our family members, friends, and co-workers, but often ignore our own needs. 1.Here some people share the experiences that made them realize they had to start taking care of themselves — and what they’re doing about it.
Lighten your load
Before you can take care of anyone else, you need to be able to care for yourself. My own personal truth is that I am a part of God, and he does not want me to feel burdened.2.
Learn to accept forgiveness
I accepted forgiveness, and since then I have forgiven myself, as well as all the people I considered to have caused me pain in one way or another.3.
Be grateful
I do my own kind of gratitude meditation (沉思) every night. 4.Together, avoiding the negative energy of feeling like a victim and producing the positive force of gratitude provide me with the strength to take care of both myself and others.
Take a walk
5.I do it slowly, and I pray. I notice that when I walk I feel better mentally and physically. I admire trees, the flowers and the sky. I realize I need to lose weight, but I don’t want to fill my head with negative self-talk. I want to have an “I can do this” mentality(心态).
A. I realized that forgiving means healing.
B. I try to walk 3-4 times a week for 45 minutes
C. I find it’s easy to forgive myself and others
D. I was used to slowing down and being gentle with myself
E. I sit quietly, and feel grateful for the blessings I’ve received.
F. He also wants my load to be light enough so that I can take on burdens if I have to.
G. It may not be until we become exhausted that we pay attention to our own needs.
It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.
The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries (食品杂货), saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.
I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.
People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity (人性) as a whole. And it has influenced (影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.
1.Why was the bike so important to the couple?
A.The man’s job was bike racing.
B.It was their only possession.
C.It was a nice Kona 18 speed.
D.They used it for work and daily life.
2.We can infer from the text that ____________.
A.the couple worked 60 hours a week.
B.people were busy before Christmas
C.the stranger brought over the bike
D.life was hard for the young family.
3.How did people get to know the couple’s problem?
A.From radio broadcasts.
B.From a newspaper.
C.From TV news.
D.From a stranger.
Trudy’s class has an English newspaper. The students write stories, articles and poems for it. Then they type and print their works out. The teacher posts everything on the wall so that it looks like a large, open newspaper.
One day Trudy said to the teacher, “Most newspapers have advertisements. Can we have some small ads in ours?” The teacher thought this was a very good idea. She made Trudy the advertising manager and Trudy asked the other students to offer things for sale in the newspaper. Here are some of the ads she received.
GOOD HOME WANTED: Six lovely cats need good homes. They are the cutest things you’ve ever seen. Free to the right person. See John. | CONCERT TICKETS: Has anyone got an extra ticket for the Raiders concert next week? I’m looking forward to and will pay well for a good ticket. See Sheila. |
Stationery For Rent: Anyone who has left his stationery at home, please come to Mike. No charge. But make sure to return in time. | LOST: A silver ring with a blue stone in it. Reward. See Patricia. |
WANTED PC: In good condition. Must be at least a Pentium. See Alan. | PETER’S HOMEWORK SERVICE: Help you solve the problems in your homework. Not expensive. Quick service. See Peter. |
WORK WANTED: Strong boy willing to work in the garden or do housework. 3 hours a week. Not expensive. See Tom. | Exchange Magazines: If you are interested in Chinese magazines and have science magazines at hand, please come to Nina. |
1.Who wanted to put advertisements in the newspaper?
A.Trudy. B.The teacher. C.Some of the students. D.Alan.
2.What is Tom willing to do?
A.To do other people’s homework. B.To work in the garden or do housework.
C.To sell six cats. D.To fix broken PCs.
3.What does Alan want to buy?
A.A lovely cat. B.A silver ring.
C.A PC in good condition. D.A ticket to the Raiders concert.
4.What will Patricia give the person who finds her ring?
A.Nothing. B.Another ring. C.A ticket to the Raiders concert. D.A reward.
Imagine this: your child has just been involved in an emergency. You call 911. The medical workers rush in and begin asking you questions as they work to rescue your child. But they also ask questions about your child’s medical history. It’s hard to think clearly. You begin to answer and then end up saying, “I don’t remember. I don’t know.” So many doctors suggest that parents keep handy a record of their children’s important healthy facts. This can often help the medical team make a better and more rapid diagnosis of a problem at a time when time really counts.
The most important information to know is the child’s allergies (过敏). It is especially crucial if the child is allergic to any medicine — penicillin, for example. Food allergies can come into play, so make a note of those as well. Children who have been hospitalized in the past may have developed latex (胶乳) allergies. Often this information can help emergency workers find a cause for problems like breathing difficulties.
Keep a list of any medicine, including what your child is now taking. Some medicines can cause adverse reaction when they are taken together, so the doctors need this information before they give your child anything. You’ll need to know when the child took the medicine last and how much was taken.
It is also important to tell emergency workers about any health problem or illness that your child has had. These pre-existing conditions can have a huge effect on the type of tests and treatment in an emergency. Consider having any child who has a health problem wear a tag around his neck. This kind of rapid notice can help doctors who are providing emergency care, especially if your child suddenly becomes ill at day care, school or a friend’s house.
1.What’s the function of the example in paragraph 1?
A.To tell us what we should do in an emergency.
B.To tell us the importance of keeping a record of children’s health facts
C.To remind us emergent situation is everywhere.
D.To tell us what doctors will ask
2.How many types of allergies are mentioned in Paragraph 2 ?
A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four
3.The underlined word “crucial “in Paragraph 2 probably means________.
A.essential B.professional C.convincing D.admirable
4.Doctors can make a rapid diagnosis of a problem with the help of knowing the following EXCEPT_________.
A.the medicine the child took last and the amount.
B.if the child is allergic to any medicine
C.if your child suddenly becomes ill at day care, school, or a friend’s house.
D.if your child has had any health problem or illness.
The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
1.Where is the National Gallery?
A.on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London.
B.on the south side of Trafalgar Square in London.
C.on the west side of Trafalgar Square in London.
D.on the east side of Trafalgar Square in London.
2.In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?
A.The 13th. B.The 17th. C.The 18th. D.The 20th.
3.Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?
A.In the East Wing. B.In the main West Wing.
C.In the Sainsbury Wing. D.In the North Wing.
4.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?
A.Piccadilly Circus B.Leicester Square C.Embankment D.Charing Cross
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.When does Sam usually do sports?
A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening.
2.What is Sam related to the speaker?
A.His classmate.
B.His workmate.
C.His roommate.
3.What benefit did Amy get from social service?
A.She improved communication skills.
B.She became more strong-willed.
C.She did better in class.
4.What activity does the speaker like best?
A.Reading books.
B.Watching games.
C.Playing volleyball.
