After graduation, Susan was asked to become the executive director of the Floating Hospital. She _____ at first, as it was a very big job and she didn't know if she could _____ it. But finally, she _____. While her job was rewarding, she soon got tired of it. When she sat at her desk one day, an idea _____ to her that she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research. _____ she was learning to trust her intuition(直觉), she decided to have a go.
Without any forethought, she titled the _____ 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway'. Susan was _____ as she faced the first session of the twelve-week course. The two hours went well, but she then was _____ with a new fear, for she didn't know what to teach the next week. But every week she found she had more to say. And her _____ level grew. She realized she had learned so much over the years about _____ fear. And her students were drinking it up. At the end of the course, they were _____ at how shifting their thinking really changed their lives.
Susan _____ decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faced many roadblocks. And after four agents and fifteen _____ from various publishers, she _____ put the proposal in a drawer.
After three years of writing, she was going through the drawer that _____ her much-rejected book proposal. Picking it up, she had a（n）_____ sense that she held something in her hands that many people _____ to read. So, she set out with much _____ to find a publisher who believed in her book the _____ way she did. This time, she succeeded. She succeeded _____ her wildest dreams.
She was so happy she followed her heart and never gave up overcoming fears that stood in her way.
1.A.admitted B.wondered C.recognized D.hesitated
2.A.handle B.help C.hatch D.have
3.A.explained B.paused C.agreed D.ignored
4.A.applied B.occurred C.led D.objected
5.A.Since B.While C.If D.Though
6.A.book B.talk C.course D.speech
7.A.energetic B.nervous C.depressed D.delicate
8.A.armed B.provided C.challenged D.pleased
9.A.confidence B.balance C.happiness D.success
10.A.handing over B.taking over C.looking over D.getting over
11.A.relieved B.puzzled C.astonished D.amused
12.A.gradually B.eventually C.originally D.temporarily
13.A.rejections B.applications C.indications D.restrictions
14.A.hopefully B.swiftly C.unwillingly D.unconsciously
15.A.emptied B.held C.removed D.supported
16.A.vague B.slight C.basic D.acute
17.A.happened B.afforded C.needed D.offered
18.A.realization B.determination C.satisfaction D.imagination
19.A.right B.ideal C.obvious D.same
20.A.beyond B.within C.behind D.through
What Is Emotional Eating?
Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger.1.Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test? But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.
Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings.
2.One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. 3.
Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. 4.It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on.
We’re all emotional eaters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. 5.That’s why it helps to know the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger.
Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it.
A. Believe it or not, we’ve all been there.
B. If a crying boy gets some cookies, he may link cookies with comfort.
C. One study found that people who eat food like pizza become happy afterwards.
D. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you like.
E. Understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it.
F. Boys seem to prefer hot, homemade comfort meals, while girls go for chocolate and ice cream.
G. More often, though, it’s the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort in food.
Tiny microbes (微生物) are at the heart of a new agricultural technique to manage harmful greenhouse gas. Scientists have discovered how microbes can be used to turn carbon dioxide into soil-enriching limestone (石灰石), with the help of a type of tree that grows in tropical areas, such as West Africa.
Researchers have found that when the Iroko tree is grown in dry, acidic soil and treated with a combination of natural fungi (霉菌) and other bacteria, not only does the tree grow well, it also produces the mineral limestone in the soil around its root.
The Iroko tree makes a mineral by combining Ca from the earth with CO2 from the atmosphere. The bacteria then create the conditions under which this mineral turns into limestone. The discovery offers a new way to lock carbon into the soil, keeping it out of the atmosphere. In addition to storing carbon in the trees' leaves and in the form of limestone, the mineral in the soil makes it more suitable for agriculture.
The discovery could lead to reforestation projects in tropical countries, and help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in the developing world. It has already been used in West Africa and is being tested in Bolivia, Haiti and India.
The findings were made in a three-year project involving researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Granada, Lausanne and Delft University of Technology. The project examined several microbiological methods of locking CO2 as limestone, and the Iroko-bacteria way showed best results. Work was funded by the European Commission under the Future&Emerging Technologies(FET)scheme.
Dr Bryne Ngwenya of the University of Edinburgh's School of GeoSciences, who led the research, said："By taking advantage of this natural limestone-producing process, we have a low-tech, safe, readily employed and easily operating way to lock carbon out of the atmosphere, while improving farming conditions in tropical countries."
1.The passage is mainly introducing ______ .
A.some useful natural fungi and bacteria
B.the soil-enriching limestone created by scientists
C.a newly-found tree in West Africa
D.a new way to deal with greenhouse gas
2.Which of the following is True about tiny microbes?
A.Tiny microbes get along well with the Iroko tree in special soil.
B.CO2 can be broken down by natural fungi and bacteria.
C.The more greenhouse gas is, the more active tiny microbes become.
D.Most tiny microbes like living in dry, acidic soil.
3.What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 probably refer to?
A.Carbon dioxide. B.Soil.
C.Carbon. D.Limestone.
4.According to the passage, what can we infer?
A.The action of the tiny microbes can increase the oxygen in the earth.
B.Researchers tend to use natural power to solve their problem.
C.Researchers have done the experiment on trees in Africa for three years.
D.West Africa is one of the most polluted areas all over the world.
"Did you hear what happened to Adam last Friday?" Lindsey whispers to Tori.
With her eyes shining, Tori brags, "You bet I did, Sean told me two days ago."
Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly, Adam Freedman, I can tell you that what they are saying is （a） not nice and （b） not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren't very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip （闲话）.I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.
An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.
If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? The answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor （传言）can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don't. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the "in group". In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority （优越感）.
Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do's and don'ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.
The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your "juicy story" might have.
1.The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to _________.
A.introduce a topic B.present an argument
C.describe the characters D.clarify his writing purpose
2.An important negative effect of gossip is that it ___________.
A.breaks up relationships B.embarrasses the listener
C.spreads information around D.causes unpleasant experiences
3.Professor David Wilson thinks that gossip can ____________.
A.provide students with written rules
B.help people watch their own behaviors
C.force school to improve student handbooks
D.attract the police's attention to group behaviors
4.What advice does the author give in the passage?
A.Never become a gossiper B.Stay away from gossipers
C.Don't let gossip turn into lies D.Think twice before you gossip
My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we’ve gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher’s eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin’s voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined(用松香擦) the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I’m deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I’m walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn(庄严的) tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer’s day?
1.What further contributed to the author’s dislike of violin-playing?
A.Orders from mum. B.Boredom of practice.
C.Loss of passion for violin. D.Disappointment in the teacher’s eyes.
2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A.The author’s feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
B.The weather actually changed because of the tune.
C.The sudden change made the author’s heart unable to beat.
D.The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
3.Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A.The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B.The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
C.A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
D.He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn’s works.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Deep love for music B.My dislike and like of violin
C.An inspiring story of violin D.Musical soul mate—violin
Whistler World ski Snowboard Festival
There are many reasons why the World Ski& Snowboard Festival has been so popular for the past 22 years. Known to locals as WSSF, the festival combines spring energy with Whistlers unique mountain culture. It is being held from 10th April to 15th April, at the Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler. Canada. There are photography, filmmaking, ski and snowboard competitions.
WSSF Schedule
Below are some of the events.
Tuesday, April 10
Eight famous adventurers give visual stories to the audience. The eight people include mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth and Hans Rey, climber John Long, diver Jill Heinerth, snow boarder Alex Warburton, skier Johnny Thrash, and adventurers Casey Brown and Ted Baird.
Wednesday, April 11
This free exhibit gives you a deeper look at mountain culture. It goes further than simply landscapes and wildlife. The exhibit will be open to everyone from April 1l to April 13.
Teams have 72 hours to shoot, edit and produce a short film taken within 100 kilometres of Whistler Village. Judges will choose just one winner for“ Best of show”.
Thursday, April 12
Six photographers compete to amaze the judges and the audience with pictures that record sports, culture and the human spirit.
Friday, April 13
Whistler Blackcomb is the fourth stop in British Columbia, Canada, for this snowboard contest. The contest is free to enter and the two champions (man and woman) will share C $50, 000.
Saturday, April 14
Competitors include a mix of racing legends. The audience can view the ski race for free. * The ski race depends on the weather and is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but may be moved to Friday, April 13-check wssf. com for up-to-date information.
1.What can we learn about the World Ski Snowboard Festival?
A. It is a seven-day festival
B. It is held in April every year.
C. It has a history of over twenty years.
D. It is best known for whistlers mountain culture.
2.What can visitors do during the World Ski Snowboard Festival?
A. Enjoy films made by competitors on April 11.
B. See eight famous mountain bikers on April 10.
C. Watch a ski race that will definitely happen on Saturday.
D. View an exhibit featuring mountain culture on April 12.
3.Which of the events mentioned in the text offers a prize?
A. The ski race.
B. The snowboard contest.
C. The photography competition.
D. The filmmaking competition.
