How to Break the Anxiety Cycle

People who suffer from anxiety tend to be stuck in an ongoing loop of avoidance. It’s the classic dynamic of anxiety: 1., our symptoms tend to increase, and in turn this drives the anxiety up and makes the things we’re afraid of scarier. Here are some techniques on how to slowly overcome this mental health challenge. 2.. Words have power. For example, saying “I am panicked about going to this party tonight” will put you in a more negative state of mind compared to saying “I’d prefer if I didn’t have to go to this party.” Start by putting your words to the positive and to a point where you still feel it resonates（共鸣）.

Let go of perfectionism. People with social anxiety feel as if they are walking on a social tightrope. 3.. We have unrealistic high standards where we think we must be cool, positive, and witty while carrying the entire conversation—it’s too much. And keep in mind that you are not expected to be someone you’re not in order to get people to like you.

Make small gestures. Instead of “jumping off a cliff” and walking straight into a situation that makes you anxious, start becoming more expressive in situations that you feel are less threatening.

4., say good morning to a neighbor you rarely speak with, or tell your hairstylist the exact look you’ re going for instead of agreeing with their suggestion.

Shift your awareness. Our attention is like a spotlight and we choose where to point it. Those with social anxiety tend to point that spotlight inward and state the commentary of our inner critic.

5..

A.Choose your words carefully

B.Pay attention to your health condition

C.For example, ask a stranger for directions

D.When we avoid the things we’re afraid of

E.If the things reduce feelings of social anxiety

F.It’s this idea that we need to perform perfectly

G.Focus on what’s happening around you, not inside you

    The study, published today in the journal PLOS Biology shows that the average body size and number of sharks and other marine predators—vital to maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems—fell significantly near cities with more than 10,000 people and associated fishing boats.

The minimum distance from people and fishing which had no measurable effect was 1,250 kilometers. This is far further than previous studies have suggested and probably reflects the increased distances fishing boats can now travel. As a result, sharks were only observed at 12% of sites monitored.

Lead author Dr. Tom Letessier said, ''Human activity is now the biggest influence on sharks' distribution. Just 13% of the world's oceans can be considered 'wilderness' but sharks and other predators are much more common and significantly larger at distances greater than 1,250 kilometers from people. This suggests that large marine predators are generally unable to thrive near to people and is another clear example of the impact of human overuse on our seas. ''

To collect their data, the team analyzed videos taken at 1,041 sites across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, selected to test the biggest possible range of conditions and habitats. Sharks and other free-swimming predators were studied using cameras attached cannisters(炮筒)filled with bait. In total, the team recorded 23,200 animals representing 109 species. These included 841 individual sharks from 19 different species.

Dr. Letessier added, ''Our study also found that shallower water environment, of depths less than 500 meters, were vital for marine predator diversity. We therefore need to identify sites that are both shallow and remote and protect them. However, there are still numerous shallow hot spots near human markets that are not appropriately protected, and this must change. ''

1.According to the study, what happened to sharks and other marine predators?

A.They became less important for keeping healthy ocean ecosystems.

B.They only lived near cities with 10,000 people.

C.They loved swimming after fishing boats.

D.Their average body size and number decreased sharply.

2.Which of the following statements may Dr. Tom Letessier agree with?

A.Large marine predators can grow well near people.

B.People shouldn't disturb the sea and sea animals.

C.Sharks’ distribution was mainly affected by human activity.

D.Other ecological factors have no impact on sharks’ distribution.

3.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 4?

A.Introduce a new topic for readers.

B.Introduce the study means used by the team.

C.Summarize the previous paragraphs.

D.Collect data about sharks and other predators.

4.What can we infer about the perfect environment for marine predator diversity?

A.It should be deeper than 500 meters.

B.It should be spots that are hot enough.

C.It should be shallower and away from humans.

D.It should be spots changed from human markets.

    The Little Baby Face Foundation（LBFF）is an NYC-based nonprofit organization with a great deal of controversy. Founded in 2002, it provides free plastic surgery for children born with facial deformities（畸形）. Many teenagers who have been teased for their looks are now applying to have their problem areas “fixed” by LBFF.

Nadia, one 14-year-old teenager, had her face greatly changed in June when she went under the knife. Her classmates had been constantly making fun of her appearance. “They said I have the biggest ears that they’ve ever seen. They called me elephant ears,” Nadia said. Those comments hurt her a lot. She even considered how to end her own life.

But Nadia tried to keep the bullying a secret from her mother, Lynda. Her mother was already dealing with mounting medical bills for her 9-year-old son, Josh, who had a serious brain disease. When her mother did finally find out about the bullying, she was heartbroken.

Nadia decided to end her bullying problems with plastic surgery. Then her mother turned to the LBFF, which accepted Nadia’s application. The surgeries were very painful and it took months for her face to heal, but she did manage to return to school with a new face, a face she was finally proud of.

Nadia’s surgery may have helped her overcome her emotional pain, but should teenagers go to those extremes just because they are being bullied?

Experts warn if the deformities are not really a problem to the child, plastic surgery is not the answer! In fact, when a teen decides to get plastic surgery because he or she is being bullied, it can send the wrong message. By surgically changing the victim of a bully, it is as if you support the bullying and agree the victim is in fact worthy of all those names he or she has been called. It is like saying to teenagers: “Yes, there is something wrong with you, and you should get it fixed!”

1.What did Nadia think of her school life in the past?

A.Busy. B.Exciting.

C.Miserable. D.Ordinary.

2.Why did Nadia keep the secret from her mother?

A.Her mother had heart disease. B.She didn’t want to burden her.

C.Her mother was afraid of being bullied. D.She didn’t know how to share it with her.

3.Why does the author say plastic surgery can send the wrong message?

A.It may let bullies feel they are right. B.It may become popular among teens.

C.It may damage the name of the LBFF. D.It may change victims into bullies.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A.Why many teenagers are being teased?

B.Is plastic surgery the answer to bullying?

C.Why surgery helps overcome emotional pain?

D.Should we pay more attention to appearance?

    One day, the sewer line（污水管道）under my house burst. My first response was to call the plumber, but when he heard what had happened, he said he couldn’t help. “We don’t do that,” he said, as if to suggest that even plumbers have their dignity. He did, however, recommend someone. I made the call, expecting the man to complain at such a miserable job. Instead, he simply asked, “The address?”

2And that was it. An hour later, Steve arrived in his truck. I watched as he walked down into the damp depths. A few moments later he appeared, saying, “Yes. It’s broken.”

“Can you fix it?” I asked with a strange mixture of doubt and hope.

3Steve looked at me strangely as if rebuking my lack of faith, and then said, “Sure.” Then he told me that he had to get a backhoe（反铲挖土机）and dig up the street to the main sewer line.

I showed appropriate panic. “How long will all this take?”

“I should have it done by evening.”

4I didn’t want to watch the excavation（挖掘） of my property unfold. All I wanted was to leave, go somewhere, and, upon my return, have everything the way it was before the damage.

5I felt somewhat guilty upon driving off in my clean car, leaving Steve to such a disagreeable task. I went into town and visited a few friends. Eventually, around 6 p.m., my curiosity got the better of me. I went home, and a sweeter sight I never saw: a patch of newly-paved street and a covered-up excavation across my front garden. I opened the basement door and—all was tidy and relatively dry.

6I sat down on the back garden, lost in thought. I was taken by the very idea that, whatever crisis might happen to an unlucky homeowner, there is somebody, somewhere, who is practiced in its resolution. If that’s not reason for thankfulness, I’m not sure what is.

1.Why did the first plumber reject the author’s request?

A.He wanted to protect his dignity. B.He was inexperienced in the job.

C.He had another urgent task to do. D.He thought the job was unpleasant.

2.What does the underlined word “rebuking” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Admiring. B.Blaming.

C.Accepting. D.Neglecting.

3.What caused the author to feel upset?

A.The fear of Stevens refusal. B.The pressure of having to go out.

C.The difficulty of the repair work. D.The effects of the broken sewer line.

4.What was the author’s purpose of going into town?

A.To remove his negative emotions. B.To avoid doing the excavation work.

C.To visit a couple of friends. D.To satisfy his own curiosity.

    Do you want to go to Spain to experience its festivals in spring? If you do, here are some that are worth experiencing.

15-19 March: Las Fallas Festival, valencia

Huge cardboard, wood, and plaster statues are made into the shape of traditional figures or even modern cultural figures like Shrek and former American President Obama. The creations are on display all over the city before being burned in one of the many bonfires, which takes place among much partying.

23 April: Saint George Festival, Barcelona

Sant Jordi, or St George, is the patron saint of Catalonia (as well as England and about 10 other countries and regions). But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city. The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.

30 April to 7 May: Feria de Sevilla, Seville

Spring Fair, the Feria, is a joyful festival with masses of food, drink, music and dancing. To the west of the city a huge area is given over to the creating a small ''town'' of tents for drinking, eating and socializing. Most of the tents are private and invitation only but there are seven public ones.

Mid-May: Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid

It's Madrid's largest festival. Music and dancing is everywhere with Latin rhythms happening at concerts all over the city. The festival starts with a grand procession of giants, followed by an opening speech in the Plaza Mayor. Over the next few days, entertainment takes over the city's public spaces.

1.What do we know about Las Fallas Festival?

A.Statues are burned during the party. B.American President displays his statues.

C.It is held to burn things for good luck. D.People only party at home with bonfires.

2.What do men do on St George's Day?

A.Give their girls a book as a gift. B.Join a grand procession of giants.

C.Express their love to their lovers. D.Pray to St George for a happy marriage.

3.When should you go if you want to try different foods and drinks at a festival in Spain?

A.On 23 April. B.On 15 March.

C.In the middle of May. D.At the beginning of May.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Gramma Goodie visits her grandkids every Sunday afternoon. Every visit starts the same. First she rings the doorbell. Then Chris jumps down the stairs. Jamie runs to open the door. And every time, Gramma Goodie has gifts. But the kids never know what she'll bring.

Sometimes it's something you need, like socks or underwear. Sometimes it's movie tickets or a giant teddy bear. It could be a kite or a stuffed (填充的) baby kangaroo. It could be a lollipop (棒棒糖) that turns your tongue blue.

Well, one Sunday, Gramma rang the doorbell. Chris hurried down the stairs. And Jamie threw open the door.

''Hello, my darlings'', Gramma Goodie said with a smile. ''Look what I have for you. '' She pulled out a pack of cards, and they played ''Go fish'' all afternoon. At the end of the day, Gramma gave everyone kisses. Then she said her good-byes.

As she drove away, Chris and Jamie heard their parents talking. They said that Gramma Goodie's birthday was next Sunday. They were going to plan a special dinner and bake a delicious cake for her birthday surprise.

''Gramma Goodie has a birthday?'' they thought. Both were a little puzzled. Grown- ups have birthdays? Who in the world knew?

''Well, we have to get her a gift, '' Jamie decided.

''But what?'' asked Chris. ''Gramma Goodie has almost EVERYTHING! ''

Jamie thought about scarves and flowers. But Gramma had plenty of scarves and a huge rose garden. Chris thought about books, pillows and photo albums. A diary? She had one. An umbrella? She had that too. A radio? There is one in her kitchen. Oh, what would Chris and Jamie do? They spent all week thinking.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.至少使用5个标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

On Sunday, the doorbell rang.

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Paragraph 2:

''What's this? '' asked Gramma Goodie.

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假定你是李华，受疫情（pandemic）影响，学校美术俱乐部的活动不能在原教室进行，改为上一节网课。请写信通知你的英国同学Peter。内容包括：

1.上课时间：7月21日上午9:00-10:00；

2.登录软件：DingTalk App；

3.内容：卡通画；

4.课前准备。

注意：1.词数80左右：

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,

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Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Yuan Longping, one of China’s most famous scientists, grows 1. is called super hybrid rice. In 1953, Yuan Longping 2. ( graduate) from college. As 3. young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice output. Since then he has devoted 4. (he) to growing more rice without expanding the area of the fields. In 1973, he became the first 5. (agriculture) pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output. This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce 20% more of the crop in the same fields. Yuan Longping is quite satisfied 6. his life. He thinks he 7. (be) just a farmer, even though he is one of the greatest scientists in China. Spending money on himself or 8. ( lead) a comfortable life means very little to him. He gives too much money to help others for their research and 9. (selfless) circulates his knowledge in some other countries. Thanks to his hard work, the problems of 10. (hungry) will be solved, and millions of people can benefit from his great work.

    When Mike Mushaw decided to join the national bone marrow registry (骨髓登记) nearly three years ago, he never really gave it a second thought. After all, he did it only because his college football coach had _______ him and his teammates to register.

About six months after the registry, Mushaw got a call. His bone marrow matched a _______ in Virginia. Mushaw didn’t know it at the time that his marrow would _______ to a five-month-old girl named Eleanor with a rare _______. She had hardly _______ her house, and the only place she went to was the _______ because her immune (免疫的) system was far too _______. As the days and weeks passed, her condition had become only more_______ and she would die without the transplant (移植).

Still, _______ is sure of the success. At first, Eleanor’s family had only hoped that she would have some improvement from the transplant, enough to ________ a more normal life. ________ after a few weeks, the doctors came back with ________ news: Eleanor’s condition hadn’t just ________ — Mushaw’s bone marrow had cured (治愈) her.

“She is doing amazing,” the mother says, “ ________ than we ever expected her to be. It was a little surprising just because of how serious her condition was, but it was more of a relief and ________ feeling than anything.”

Mushaw didn’t ________ any of this until Eleanor’s parents sent him an e-mail to ________ him for saving her life. “When they told me it was a little girl, I got a little choked up (哽咽),” Mushaw says, “Just to hear that someone so ________ has such a serious disease and her only ________ is in your bone marrow is a heavy ________.” But he was pleased that his kindness had saved a life and even one small act of kindness can go a long way.

1.A.ordered B.encouraged C.employed D.forced

2.A.doctor B.hunter C.performer D.patient

3.A.go B.fall C.turn D.float

4.A.wound B.disease C.injury D.hurt

5.A.approached B.explored C.reached D.left

6.A.park B.shop C.cinema D.hospital

7.A.strong B.weak C.false D.ordinary

8.A.curious B.impressive C.serious D.familiar

9.A.nobody B.everybody C.somebody D.anybody

10.A.ruin B.escape C.lead D.attract

11.A.And B.So C.Or D.But

12.A.boring B.astonishing C.frightening D.convincing

13.A.expanded B.reduced C.improved D.failed

14.A.Heavier B.Poorer C.Better D.Worse

15.A.sad B.happy C.angry D.worried

16.A.believe B.research C.understand D.know

17.A.forgive B.warn C.thank D.respect

18.A.young B.old C.gentle D.kind

19.A.thought B.strength C.hope D.weakness

20.A.chat B.feeling C.debt D.award

    Having good communication skills is important. They can help you with performances in class, during the job hunting, having arguments and in a variety of other situations. 1.

1. Understanding the basics of communication skills.

Communication is the process (过程) of delivering signals or messages between a sender and a receiver through various methods. 2.

2. Trying to attract the attention of your audience.

Whether you are speaking or listening, looking into the eyes of the person with whom you are having a conversation with can make the communication more successful. Eye-contact expresses interest and encourages your partner to be interested in you in return.

You can use gestures to help. 3. Make your whole body talk. Use smaller gestures for individuals and small groups. The gestures should get larger as the group that one is talking to increases in size.

3. 4.

People will think of you as nervous and unsure of yourself if you talk fast. However, be careful not to slow down to the point where people begin to finish the sentence just to help you finish.

People will judge your ability through your vocabulary. 5. Improve your vocabulary by reading new words regularly. Look in the dictionary to help you learn how to pronounce a new word.

Communication increases happiness and love and makes you more popular. When you improve how you talk and present yourself, you will build your confidence, self-esteem (自尊) and social life.

A.Using your words.

B.These include gestures with hands and face.

C.Learning to get in the mood for conversation.

D.If you aren’t sure of how to say a word, don’t use it.

E.It is also the skill we use to build and keep relationships.

F.If you do that, you’ll make conversations far more interesting.

G.Here are some tricks you can use to improve your communication skills.

    Anything made of plastic or metal can be 3D printed nowadays — bicycles, toys, tools... even replacement body parts! But the latest trend in 3D printing may be food. Scientists and chefs are putting their heads together to create printed food.

Several 3D printers designed for food are now on the market. Anything that can be made into a soft wet mixture can be squeezed (挤压) from a tube in a 3D printer. Instead of ink, these printers can use fruits, vegetables, proteins, sweets, and more. This makes for lots of combinations that can be healthy, yummy, and even artistic.

Most 3D printers don’t actually cook the food, at least not yet. Engineers at Columbia University’s Creative Machines Lab invented an oven (烤箱) that cooks 3D-printed pizza with laser beams (激光束). A special computer program controls the lasers, heating each part of the pizza to perfection. Unlike regular ovens, lasers can carefully cook each thin piece of 3D-printed food.

In the future, food can be made with a 3D printer to meet our needs. For example, a hospital could design meals to meet patients’ dietary needs. Vitamins, minerals, and even medicines can be mixed right in. A 3D printer can make food appealing. Foods that someone may not like might be more attractive after 3D printing. Maybe that food you dislike wouldn’t seem so bad if it looked like a castle!

The idea of 3D printed food may seem very modern. In fact, NASA (美国国家航空航天局) has been researching the topic for more than ten years. On a long travel, it’s important to have food that is easy to make, tastes good, and has the nutrients astronauts need to stay healthy. Printing food on demand may soon be into the space!

1.What will be the latest trend in 3D printing?

A.3D printed bicycles.

B.3D-printed toys.

C.3D-printed food.

D.3D-printed body parts.

2.What is special about the laser oven?

A.It is invented by students at Columbia University.

B.It is made from strong laser beams.

C.It can make 3D-printed food carefully.

D.It can cook each part of 3D printed food perfectly.

3.What does the underlined word “appealing” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Attractive.

B.Fresh.

C.Healthy.

D.Terrible.

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.Anything Can Be 3D Printed

B.3D Printing: the Future of Food

C.NASA’s New Research

D.How to Cook 3D Printed Pizza

What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah (光明节) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It lasts for eight days and is usually celebrated in November or December. Hanukkah traditions include lighting candles, giving presents, playing games and eating food fried in oil, like doughnuts or potato pancakes.

Fried food is traditional at Hanukkah. latkes are fried pancakes made with potatoes, onions, eggs, flour and oil. Jam filled doughnuts are another popular Hanukkah treat. Dairy food such as cheese and cheesecake are also traditionally eaten at this festival.

The traditional Hanukkah candle holder is called a Hanukkah menorah (烛台) or hanukkiah and it has been used as a Jewish symbol since ancient times. A Hanukkah menorah has nine candles which are lit at night-time during Hanukkah.

In London you can see a giant menorah lit up with candles for the Hanukkah London event, in celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights. This huge menorah in Trafalgar Square is put close to the Christmas tree for a truly multicultural winter celebration.

Playing with the dreidel (陀螺) is a traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes in Britain and all over the world, and rules may vary from family to family. There are various games you can play with the dreidel.

It's traditional to give presents or money to family and friends at Hanukkah. Hanukkah Gelt refers to money given as a gift at the festival. ''Gelt'' is the Yiddish word for money. Children are often given chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil (金箔).

People also give Hanukkah greetings cards. The cards often show a picture of a menorah or dreidel. One UK online greetings cards company even combines Christmas and Hanukkah to make a card with the greeting ''Very Merry Chrismukkah wishes''!

Happy Hanukkah!

1.What are the traditional foods of Hanukah?

A.Fried pancakes and cheesecake.

B.Potato cakes and doughnuts.

C.Eggs and fried pancakes.

D.Cheese and onion doughnuts.

2.What is a long used Jewish symbol during Hanukkah?

A.A candle.

B.The dreidel.

C.Hanukkah Gelt.

D.A Hanukkah menorah.

3.What do we know about Hanukkah?

A.Hanukkah is only celebrated in December.

B.Playing with the dreidel is a traditional Hanukkah game.

C.Children are often given money wrapped in gold foil.

D.People will make Hanukkah greetings phone calls.

Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park

Lying at the center of Funiu Mountain World Geopark, Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park in Nanyang, Henan province is a tourist place with high ornamental (观赏性的) and scientific value. The area has cool average summer temperature of 19℃, making it a paradise to escape the summer heat.

Xixia Dinosaur Relic Park is a large scale dinosaur theme park, which has the world’s most well preserved dinosaur fossil (化石) eggs. The discovered eggs are the rarest of its kind in the world, which are called the ninth wonder of the world, after the Terracotta Warriors of the First Qin Emperor.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal (最合适的) Sightseeing Season: April to late November

Opening Hours: 8:00 - 17:30 in winter; 7:30 - 18:30 in spring, summer and autumn

Ticket Price: 130 yuan ($18.81)

Free Tickets:

①Children below 1.2 meters;

②Persons aged 70 or above with valid certificate (有效证件).

Discounted Tickets: 50 yuan

①Children with height between 1.2 and 1.4 meters;

②Students and those aged 60 or above with valid certificate.

Online Booking: www.ljlkly.com/shopcart/

1.Which of the following is the ideal time to visit the park?

A.January.

B.March.

C.May.

D.December.

2.What is special about the park?

A.It has the world’s most well preserved dinosaur fossil eggs.

B.It is a small-scale but world famous dinosaur theme park.

C.It is called the ninth wonder of the world.

D.It has hundreds of dinosaur fossil eggs.

3.How much should a young couple with their 1.3-meter tall son pay for the tickets?

A.150 yuan.

B.230 yuan.

C.310 yuan.

D.360 yuan.

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

It seemed I’d done everything I’d ever wanted to do in my life, but I had one regret. I was born in 1898, the oldest of five kids. Papa couldn’t spare me to go to school, so I worked in the fields with him till I was 21 years old.

Everywhere I went, I learned some hard lessons about what happens to a man who even can’t read the alphabet. People cheat you out of wages. They sell you a ticket to one city, take your money and hand you a ticket to somewhere else.

By 1928, I’d been wandering for nine years. I met a woman named Elzenia. We fell in love, married and moved to Dallas, where I got work fixing roads for the city. When Amelia, the oldest of our seven children, first went to school, I took my wife aside. “Elzenia,” I said. “I don’t want the kids to know I can’t read or write.”

In 1938, one day my boss called me in. “George,” he said. “No one knows those machines like you do. I’d like to promote you.” But my thrill and surprise were cut short when he said, “Fill out this application and we’ll get you a raise.” I couldn’t admit the truth. I thanked him and walked out of his office. I did stay right where I was, until I turned 65 and my boss made me retire. But I didn’t stop working. For the next 25 years, I lived a happy life, but it still seemed to me like something was missing.

A young fellow handed me a piece of paper. It’s information about adult education classes. People can learn to read and write. Now I’m 102. I thought of my friends and neighbours and what they might think if they found out I couldn’t read. After all these years, my secret would be out. But all my life I’ve wanted to read. It was high time for action.

Paragraph 1: The young man drove me to a huge building and led me into a spacious classroom, which was crowded with elderly people like me.

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Paragraph 2: I’m still going to school.

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假定你是高中生李华，阳光中学国际部招募志愿者，通过云课堂(Cloud Classroom)用英语为学生上一堂健康课，请写信应聘，内容包括：

1. 自身优势；

2. 课堂计划，包括如何应对NCP (新型冠状肺炎)等；

3. 希望获准；

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many high school students in the United States get training in construction skills by building real houses. The project 1. (run) by the Waterloo Career Center. The center offers students different programs designed 2. (prepare) them for careers in technical fields.

Students from the Waterloo Community School District 3. (recent) took part in construction training that centered on the skill of masonry (砖石建筑)—work done with stone, brick or concrete materials. The students spent five days at their school learning 4. experienced workers from the Masonry Institute of Iowa, a 5.(profession) organization. The workers taught the students 6. to mix mortar (砂浆)and build walls with bricks and blocks. The students moved the mortar onto 7. (piece) of wood and then added bricks and blocks to form walls.

Chris Busch helped oversee the students’ efforts. As the students worked, Busch 8.(offer) them an important piece of advice. He told the students to be sure to use a leveling tool to check that the wall stands straight and level. West High student Nathan Elliott told the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier newspaper that this kind of learning was much better 9. sitting at a computer. Other students also said it got them 10.(excite) about future careers in construction.

    My son was playing with a bottle of bubbles. Dip the loop in the bottle, pull it out, and blow it to make bubbles. He understood the principle but was vainly _______ to blow bubbles. He would dip and dip and blow and blow, but alas, no _______. He _______ me the bottle and loop and asked me, “Daddy, can you make bubbles?”

I hadn’t blown bubbles in years. I am a _______ by education, fairly well-trained in surfactant (活性剂) technology. However, all that knowledge is completely _______. I was having no more _______ than my son. I dipped and puffed, _______ no bubbles.

After several _______ attempts, I changed strategies. _______ puffing on the loop of soapy water, I just gently breathed on it. My son ________ with delight as a big beautiful bubble formed and ________ away. I explained to him, “Son, you can’t blow hard. You must ever so ________ breathe on the loop to make bubbles.” He ________ his urgent desire to make big bubbles by blowing hard and followed my advice. Big bubbles!

There are some things that you can get with ________, but other things only ________ from the gentleness of a soft breath.

1.A.trying B.managing C.expecting D.acting

2.A.changes B.bubbles C.results D.drops

3.A.lent B.handed C.threw D.cast

4.A.researcher B.professional C.chemist D.parent

5.A.out of date B.of no use C.in doubt D.in trouble

6.A.trial B.confidence C.patience D.success

7.A.even B.thus C.somehow D.still

8.A.fruitless B.tough C.unwilling D.difficult

9.A.Despite B.Without C.On D.Except

10.A.screamed B.nodded C.rushed D.flew

11.A.escaped B.floated C.burst D.bounced

12.A.silently B.slightly C.eagerly D.gently

13.A.freed B.fueled C.contained D.reduced

14.A.brain B.action C.force D.science

15.A.survive B.separate C.jumped D.arise

    Politeness is the practical application of good manners, the goal of which is to make all of the parties relaxed and comfortable. It's a flexible management of words and actions, by which we make other people have a better opinion of us and themselves. It seeks to build a positive relationship. 1..

However, in the rush of daily life being polite is social behavior that we find rare nowadays. 2.. They don’t even take the time to look around. This has led to the loss of simple social rules some might take for granted and that are particularly powerful.

3., people become less and less attentive to others’ feelings, for human interaction (互动) is almost lost. Take for instance the rudeness we tolerate when a person is looking at his phone when talking to us.

Being polite is not just a simple social elegance. 4.. These days “Please” and “Thank You” are forgotten. And not many people are aware that these two simple words can easily open or close any door to us. Unfortunately, they often forget to say these words.

Hope is not lost. There are many ways we can improve our behavior to achieve skills in politeness. There are simple things we can do to be considered as a polite and well-mannered person.5., they will respect you back. Just make a change in our behavior to start. Use simple words like “Excuse me”, “Please”, and “Thank you” every day. Be kind to receive kindness. Care and politeness will get you far in all aspects of life.

A.As technology progresses

B.People have become more self-absorbed

C.As long as you show your politeness for people

D.Since for many people being polite remains a challenge

E.Many languages have specific means to show politeness

F.It aims to respect a person’s need to be liked and understood

G.It’s also about being kind, caring and respectful to another person

    A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Year’s Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasn’t feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said.

In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect. New Year’s Eve is full of possibility and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months?

In many ways, New Year’s Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition (过渡) that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. It’s about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong (迅猛地) into the unfamiliar.

Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed mom, I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead.

Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness (沉静) and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese.

I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing (热情洋溢的) heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness in this holiday season.

1.What causes author’s unhappiness on New Year’s Eve a decade ago?

A.The pressure she faced in her work.

B.The health problem her husband faced.

C.The information received from her family.

D.The relationship between her and her husband.

2.What does the underlined word “halt” most probably mean?

A.End.

B.Start.

C.Change.

D.Meaning.

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the thing people should do at New Year?

A.Set challenging goals for the next year.

B.Break with daily routines and form a new habit.

C.Spend more time with family members.

D.Think about the past and get ready for the future.

4.What’s the main purpose of writing the passage?

A.To memorialize her husband.

B.To show how she got through a hard time.

C.To share her view of New Year’s Eve.

D.To remind us that uncertainty is part of life.

    Compassion and love are concepts that are often thought to be felt by humans only. As the most intelligent creatures to ever walk the earth, we tend to assume that we are the only ones who can feel emotions. We forget that the speechless beings who live here with us - animals - also have the same capability.

During a cold night in Ontario, Canada, a passer-by spotted something on the side of the road that made her stop -a shaking dog curled up in the snow.

When she approached the pup, she discovered that she wasn’t alone-she was cuddling five orphaned black kittens to keep them warm.

The dog surely could have found a safer place to stay for the night, but she chose instead to help not just herself but other stray animals as well.

The Good Samaritan called Pet and Wildlife Rescue and an animal control officer picked them up. When they got to the shelter, it was apparent that a close bond had already been formed between the dog and the orphaned kittens. The staff decided to name the kind dog Serenity in honor of her selfless act.

“It’s truly heartwarming!” a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo. “It had been a very cold night so these kittens would have had a very hard time surviving.”

Aside from requiring treatment for worm and flea infections, the orphaned kittens are now safe. Just like a proud and doting mother, Serenity insisted on checking on her babies regularly to oversee their progress.

The good news is that the kittens are now living with a foster family who will care for them until they are old enough to be adopted. Serenity, on the other hand, is still looking for a family.

According to the shelter, she loves zooming around in the yard and is big on playing. She is also quite jumpy, so she would do best in a home without small children.

1.What did the passer-by see on the road?

A.A dog curled up in the snow.

B.Five kittens were in the snow alone.

C.A dog was warming five kittens in the snow.

D.A dog found a safe place to stay for the night.

2.What does the underlined word “she” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A.The passer-by. B.The dog.

C.The kitten. D.The spokesperson.

3.Where is the dog Serenity now?

A.Living in the shelter. B.Being adopted by a family.

C.Staying with the kittens. D.Playing with some children.

4.What can we draw from the story?

A.Animals and humans should live in harmony.

B.A sad end can be turned into a positive one.

C.Animals have the same capability with humans.

D.Animals can feel compassion and love like humans.

    Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. 'They have reminded me why I became a musician, he said.

Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “genius grant.” Each winner will receive $625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金)to people whose work it considers exceptional and that “inspires hope in us all.” Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to homelessness.

The 31-year-old grant winner said he does not know yet how he will spend the money. He has been a performer since age seven and the award will give him "space to breathe, plan and look ahead.”

Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system.

47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states had the financial resources to provide such aid and which did not. She also found that the cost of legal services is only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others are fears about unfairness in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention has been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affects millions of people.

1.Why did Gupta win the award?

A.For his achievements in classical music.

B.For performing for large crowds.

C.For organizing a group playing for the homeless.

D.For the friendship with Nathaniel Ayers.

2.What do we know about Mac Arthur Fellowship?

A.It is founded by the government.

B.It offers $625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.

C.It allows the winners to use the money freely.

D.It awards people who make great contributions to society.

3.What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefiir did?

A.She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.

B.She made the legal system fairer.

C.She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.

D.She offered legal aids to the poor freely.

4.Which can be the best title for the passage?

A.Grants winners, inspiring the poor

B.The city homeless, in need of help

C.Vijay Gupta , an extraordinary violinist

D.MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work

    Being stuck at home doesn't mean that learning stops. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Here are some activities and resources to foster kids' imagination and build their curiosity at home.

Let's Get Down to the Science

The science lab at school may be closed, but you can still put on goggles and a white lab coat and learn at home. This Test Tube Experiment Kit will make you feel like a genius in no time. Kids will get the chance to learn about basic chemistry, physics, and more by creating pop-resistant bubbles, bouncy balls, and other objects.

To Infinity（无穷）and Beyond

Earth is a part of the Milky Way galaxy, but did you know there are around 100 million galaxies in the universe? There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond. A great way start your child's educational space adventure is with this Real Life Sticker and Activity Book.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Biology class is in session! Here's your chance to get up close and personal with a great white shark without putting on a wetsuit. This 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit allows you to get an inside look at what makes these predators of the deep so powerful. And then take an even deeper dive into a shark's world with I Am Shark .

Take advantage of this time at home and find new ways to keep exploring the world around you.

1.What is common among these activities above?

A.They are all performed outdoors.

B.They are all associated with physics.

C.They are all carried out by the way of experimenting.

D.They all recommend some resources for kids to study.

2.Which book favors children interested in stars?

A.This Test Tube Experiment Kit.

B.Real Life Slicker and Activity Book.

C.4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit.

D.I Am Shark .

3.The shared goal of the activities is to .

A.gain financial benefits B.save kids from boredom

C.explore new technologies D.inspire kids to study at home

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tim想在寒假时到中国旅游，发邮件向你征求旅游建议。请你回复邮件，内容包括：1. 推荐一个旅游城市；2. 给出推荐理由。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tim,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文， 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误， 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、 删除或修改。

增加： 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除： 把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改： 在错的词下画一横线， 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意： 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处， 多者(从第11处起)不计分。

It was raining hardly outside, which made it difficult for me to go home for lunch. Just as I was wondering what I should eat at noon, I saw a familiar figure passed by our classroom. I rushed out and found it was my mother, already in fifties, which brought me lunch in spite of the heavy rain. In China, many parents make great sacrifices for our children. But what had the children done in return? All too often, most children just take it for granted that their parent should serve for them unconditionally. My dear mum or dad, thank you very much for bringing me up. How shall I do for you?

1._________

2._________

3._________

4._________

5._________

6._________

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阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today I spent time talking to an old friend about some of the 1.(choose) that we have made in our lives. We both agree that life has 2.(actual) been good to us. And we are very 3.(thank) for what we have been blessed with.

Today I would like you to think about your journey and where you see yourself in 4. next five years. Do you see that you have become exactly who you set out to be? I work on my goals because I am excited about that opportunity.

However, I do realize that sometimes life can get 5. the way of our goals. I remember when my friend 6.(decide) to buy her first home, she was ready and had everything 7.(prepare). But during that time her father died and she had to move home 8.(help) take care of her mother. Her goal was delayed, 9. she didn’t give it up completely. And that’s exactly the key to this all. In order to achieve your goals, you have to keep working on 10..

    The happy new mother asked eagerly to see her baby. However, when she looked at his tiny face, she was _______. The baby had been born without _______.

Fortunately, time _______ that the baby’s hearing was perfect except his ruined appearance. He grew up, _______ if there were not his misfortune. As a favorite with his classmates, he might have been class president, _______ the misfortune. He developed a talent for literature and music. His parents _______hoped that he had a perfect life.

One day, his father spoke with the doctor, “Could _______ be done？”“I believe I could _______ a pair of outer ears _______ they could be accessible.” The doctor decided. Therefore the ________ began for a person who would make such a sacrifice.

Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the ________， son. We have someone who will ________ the ears you need. But the identity of the donor is a secret.”

The operation was a brilliant ________, and a new person turned up. His talents blossomed into genius. Later, he married and entered the Diplomatic Service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do ________ for him or her.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not ________...not yet.”

The secret was ________ for years, but the day did come. He stood with his father beside his mother’s casket(棺材). Slowly, ________, the father reached out his hand and raised the thick, reddish­brown ________ to find that the mother had no outer ears.

“Mother said she was ________ she never had her hair cut,” his father whispered, “and nobody ever thought Mother less ________, did they?”

1.A.angry B.embarrassed C.shocked D.curious

2.A.eyes B.feet C.fingers D.ears

3.A.proved B.lasted C.flew D.ignored

4.A.tall B.handsome C.short D.bad­looking

5.A.with B.in spite of C.for D.but for

6.A.still B.hardly C.almost D.ever

7.A.somebody B.everything C.nobody D.nothing

8.A.operate B.destroy C.transplant D.repair

9.A.if B.while C.although D.since

10.A.experiment B.search C.analysis D.operation

11.A.school B.library C.hospital D.bedroom

12.A.donate B.repair C.make D.sell

13.A.failure B.success C.honor D.damage

14.A.harm B.enough C.bad D.good

15.A.signed B.realized C.understood D.allowed

16.A.changed B.discussed C.spread D.kept

17.A.carelessly B.gently C.excitedly D.gradually

18.A.skirt B.hand C.hair D.quilt

19.A.depressed B.worried C.glad D.regretful

20.A.beautiful B.ugly C.respectable D.fashionable

    Have you ever had times questioning yourself and feeling discouraged? If you answer yes, what you’ve experienced is negative self­talk. 1.. You say to yourself untrue things like, “I’m not good enough. I’m a disappointment.” These false beliefs stop us in our tracks. So, how do you stop the negative self­talk?

•2.

Know you’re special. You are “One of a Kind”！ There is no other person that thinks exactly like you. When you begin to sincerely believe how special you are, it’s easier to fight the negative self­talk.

•Change your associations

Your negative self­talk comes from your environment. You didn’t just accidentally wake up one day thinking of bad things about yourself. It may be because someone, somewhere in your life has told you negative things about you and whether you accept it or not, you believe them. However, if you surround yourself with the right people, they will build you up, inspire you and make you feel better. 3..

•Change your dialogue

Read and say all the wonderful things about yourself at least 5 times per day. Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I am amazing！” 4.， and you’ll believe you are awesome pretty soon.

Of course, there are other things to stop negative self­talk. 5.， but if you are determined to think positively in every situation, that will bring a positive change in your life.

A.Think the same way

B.Change is not easy

C.Change your position

D.It begins in your brain

E.Change your state of mind

F.You’ll seek out the right people to help change your thoughts

G.You’ll start to believe the great things they tell you little by little

    In the story of “The crow and the Pitcher” from Aesop’s Fables, a thisty crow (乌鸦)drops stones into a narrow jar to raise the low level of water inside so he can take a drink.

Now scientists have evidence to back up that story. Crows actually do understand how to make water displacement (移位) work to their advantage, experiments show. The results suggest that the birds are, at least in some aspects, as smart as first-graders.

Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, presented six crows with tubes filled with water. Inside the tubes, a worm or piece of meat on a piece of wood was floating, just out of reach of the crow. In front of the tubes, the researchers arranged several rubber erasers that would sink, and some plastic objects that would float. The crows found out that they could drop the erasers into the tubes in order to raise the water level and get their snack.

However, the birds handled awkwardly in experiments in which they could choose to drop objects in either a wide tube or a narrow one to get a snack, the researchers said. Dropping objects into narrow tube would lift the water level by a greater amount and put the treat within reach after just two drops; while it took around seven drops to raise the snack to the same level in the wide tube. The crows obviously didn’t realize this, and most of them went for the wide tube first.

Previous studies showed that chimps and human children can solve similar tasks. In a 2011 study, chimps and kids found out that they could put water into a tube to reach a peanut that was floating in a small amount of water at the bottom.

1.How did the crows get the snack in Sarah’s experiment?

A.By breaking the tube.

B.By dropping in erasers.

C.By standing on the wood.

D.By removing the wood.

2.What does the author mean by “the birds handled awkwardly” in paragraph 4?

A.They were unable to tell different shapes.

B.They dropped objects only into narrow tubes.

C.They were not aware of the snack at first sight.

D.They mostly avoided the easier way to get the snack.

3.What does the text mainly focus on?

A.Stories of Aesop’s Fables.

B.The development of crows.

C.Crows’ intelligence.

D.Human-animal communication.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Crows are almost as clever as first-graders in some respects.

B.Crows understand water displacement completely.

C.Chimps and children are much smarter than crows.

D.The story of “The crow and the Pitcher” lacks evidence.

    Young trees don’t just grow; they develop a personality and learn more about their environment and how they should best behave in it. They also help each other out whenever there’s trouble.

Personality, just as among people, varies among trees. Some are anxious, some bold. On the author’s land, there are three oak trees growing close together. One of the oak trees always starts to shed its leaves two weeks earlier than the others. Since they all experience the same temperature, the same soil and the same length of day, such variables can’t be the explanation. So what’s happening? Well, this tree is simply more careful than the others. Whoever holds on to their leaves longer can do more photosynthesis(光合作用) and store more nutrients. However, the longer a tree keeps its leaves, the higher the risk of injury.

Not only do trees make their own decisions, they also learn from their mistakes. A tree, for example, keeping its leaves too long during one year will never make this mistake again. This leads to several other conclusions:trees must notice the temperature and the length of the day and be able to save their experiences somewhere. Obviously, trees don’t have brains, but it is thought that in the sensitive tips of their roots they keep track of information and experiences.

But trees aren’t only clever when it comes to caring for themselves. They also support each other whenever there’s trouble by giving warnings and even taking care of sick and weak conspecifics with nutrients. For example, one time the author found a very old tree stump. Its insides had rotted a long time ago to topsoil. But the wood on the outside of the stump was still living. How was this possible? Well, the stump was nourished by its neighbors with nutrients from the root system, and had been for at least 400 years!

Why do trees do such a thing？It’s simple: it’s better together. Trees need the forest; it protects them from storms, provides the right microclimate and warns them of attacks.

1.Why does the author mention the three oak trees?

A.To illustrate trees can learn from experiences.

B.To show trees can make independent decisions.

C.To explain trees are quite supportive to each other.

D.To prove trees have the same personalities as humans.

2.According to the text, which of the following best describes general features of trees?

A.Anxious and bold.

B.Smart and adventurous.

C.Helpful and well­behaved.

D.Adaptable and supportive.

3.What does the underlined phrase “do such a thing” mean?

A.Give warnings. B.Offer assistance.

C.Depend on others. D.Provide nutrients.

4.Where does this text most probably come from?

A.A public lecture. B.A science book.

C.An experiment report. D.A travel journal.

    When I was three years old, I couldn’t speak. It was a strange reality that none of the doctors I visited could understand.

One day, I was shadowing（跟随）my mother. She found herself looking in a mirror, and through it our eyes met. She began to speak to me through the reflection, and I slowly began to mimic（模仿）her mouth’s movements until I formed a word.

It turned out I’m deaf in my left ear, and have a slight problem in my right. Being hard of hearing has been difficult, but I’ve never lived in a state of self-hating sorrow.

Imagine being able to shut out all sound as you lay your head down to sleep by simply rolling over onto one side. That’s my reality when I sleep on my “good ear”, and it makes me feel like a superhero sometimes.

People call my deaf side my “bad ear”, but when I wear my hearing aid, I have access to a range of features that some other deaf people don’t. In cinemas, for example, with one click of a button I can enjoy a whole film as though it were whispered to me from the mouths of the actors.

Owning a hearing aid hasn’t always felt good, however. On the first day I got my aid, when I was eight, I took it to school for show-and-tell. As I explained how it worked to my classmates, a boy yelled out, “Aren’t those for old men?” At that moment, I felt different. It took me a long time to get over that sense of being so unlike my peers.

But it’s not just school kids who can make us deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel like burdens. Every video on social media that lacks subtitles（字幕）, for example, means an entire community of deaf people is unable to enjoy it. Completely deaf people are excluded from enjoying many movies too, as subtitles in cinemas are almost impossible to find.

And with hearing aids costing around $2,500 each, it can be hard for many people to afford to be able to listen to the things that others take for granted. As for me, I can listen to music, enjoy films, and catch conversations – I’m lucky. I’m deaf, but I can still hear everything. I’ve been blessed with wonderful life experiences, and I am human. And when it comes to sleeping, I’m even superhuman.

1.How does the author view his hearing difficulty?

A. It’s a disaster and causes him a lot of trouble.

B. It gave him a chance to experience something special.

C. It made him feel embarrassed in front of his classmates.

D. It helped him to live in his own world without being interrupted.

2.What can be inferred from the passage about the author?

A. He was born deaf.

B. He is optimistic and helpful.

C. The hearing aid brings convenience to his daily life.

D. His family and classmates have supported him a lot.

3.What is the author’s attitude toward his life？

A. Excited.

B. Anxious.

C. Grateful.

D. Disappointed.

4.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A. To give advice on life to disabled people.

B. To show how difficult life is for disabled people.

C. To show the convenience a hearing aid could bring.

D. To share his experience of treating a disadvantage with gratitude.