It is years since he worked here, but his devotion to his work is________we often hear Spoken of.
A.what B.that C.when D.why
Punishments would be severe, ranging from a few years in prison to the death penalty _______ a person be caught carrying drugs.
A.should B.would C.could D.might
One problem with online shopping is that customers can’t know whether the goods are ______.
A.artificial B.conventional C.authentic D.intellectual
In1973,I was teaching elementary school. Each day,27kids_______“The Thinking Laboratory.” That was the __________ students voted for after deciding that “Room 104” was too________.
Freddy was an average_________,but not an average person .He had the rare balance of fun and compassion（同情）.He would________ the loudest over fun and be the saddest over anyone’s_________.
Before the school year________,I gave the kids a special ________, T-shirts with the words “Verbs Are Your________” on them. I had advised the kids that while verbs（动词）may seem dull ,most of the_______ things they do throughout their lives will be verbs.
Through the years, I’d run into former students who would provide _______ on old classmates. I learned that Freddy did several jobs after his _______ from high school and remained the same ______ person I met forty years before .Once, while working overnight at a store, he let a homeless man _______in his truck. Another time ,he _______a friend money to buy a house .
Just last year, I was________ a workshop when someone knocked at the classroom door. A woman________ the interruption and handed me an envelope. I stopped teaching and ________ it up. Inside were the “Verbs” shirt and a _______ from Freddy’s mother. “Freddy passed away on Thanksgiving. He wanted you to have this.”
I told the story to the class. As sad as it was, I couldn’t help smiling. Although Freddy was taken from us, we all________something from Freddy.
1.A. built B. entered C. decorated D. ran
2.A. name B. rule C. brand D. plan
3.A. small B. dark C. strange D. dull
4.A. scholar B. student C. citizen D. worker
5.A. speak B. sing C. question D. laugh
6.A. misfortune B. disbelief C. dishonesty D. mistake
7.A. changed B. approached C. returned D. ended
8.A. lesson B. gift C. report D. message
9.A. Friends B. Awards C. Masters D. Tasks
10.A. simple B. unique C. fun D. clever
11.A. assessments B. comments C. instructions D. updates
12.A. graduation B. retirement C. separation D. resignation
13.A. daring B. modest C. caring D. smart
14.A. wait B. sleep C. study D. live
15.A. paid B. charged C. lent D. owed
16.A. observing B. preparing C. designing D. conducting
17.A. regretted B. avoided C. excused D. ignored
18.A. opened B. packed C. gave D. held
19.A. picture B. bill C. note D. diary
20.A. chose B. took C. expected D. borrowed
Artists might have sunk into a state where they forgot themselves, didn’t need to think and lost track of time, and inspirations would “just flow out”. Such a state of total involvement and effortless concentration is called “flow”. 1.. It is accompanied by physical changes such as deepened breathing and slow heart beats.
The benefits of being in the flow state stretch beyond the experience itself. Flow is associated with subjective happiness, satisfaction with life and inner peace. At work, it’s linked to productivity, motivation and responsibility. 2.. In fact, we all can experience flow whenever we are fully devoted to our work or hobbies or relationships, in mountains and cities alike. If you don’t experience flow every day, here are ways to trigger (触发) it.
Create best conditions
Avoid noisy environments and opportunities for interruptions. 3., so you’ll need to experiment to find what works best for you.
4.
You need to engage in activities that are meaningful, that you find challenging and for which you have the skills required to come out as winners. The level of difficulty should also be just right — not so easy that you find yourself bored, but not so hard that you get stressed.
Stay highly aware of yourself
Practice staying highly aware of your breath, your presence, your thoughts and your actions, and you will live fully each second of the present and be completely yourself. Gradually the world around melts away and what you are doing becomes worth doing for its own sake. 5..
A.Decide on a proper activity
B.Flow is more than a state of mind
C.Fortunately, flow is not unique to artists
D.Flow is a happy accident when it happens
E.Then you will be already in the flow state before you know it
F.The most desirable environment varies from person to person
G.Take whatever calm you can get, be yourself and the observer of yourself
Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life's simpler pleasures.
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, ''I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don't let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is. ''
Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, ''I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take. ''
Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.
For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, ''Walking my dog makes me happy. '' The joy at the word ''walkies'' never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.
1.What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To inform us what true happiness means.
B.To bring in the topic to be discussed.
C.To explain to us where we can get true happiness.
D.To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.
2.According to the text, who claim that ''FOOD'' is the key to their pleasure?
A.Len Goodman and Andy Murray B.Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney
C.Paul McCartney and Len Goodman D.Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage
3.It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of_____.
A.judges B.dogs
C.fairies D.dandelions
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.The Actual Meaning of True Happiness
B.Simpler Ways to Obtain True Happiness
C.Celebrities Are Happier than the Ordinary
D.True Happiness Comes from Life's Simpler Pleasures
