When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But
forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 1 to your physical and 2 health.
"People who forgive 3 less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness," says Frederic
Luskin, Ph.D., 4 of Forgive for Good. "So it can help 5 on the .wear and tear on our organs,
reduce the wearing out of the immune system and 6 people to feel more vital."
So how do you start the forgiveness? Try 7 these steps:
Calm yourself. To defuse (缓解) your 8 and try a simple stress-management technique.
"Take a couple of breaths and think of 9 that gives you pleasure: a 10 scene in nature, someone
you love," Luskin says.
Don"t 11 an apology. "Many times the person who hurt you has no 12 of apologizing," Luskin
says. "They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don"t see things the same 13 . So if you wait for
people to apologize ,you could be waiting a(n) 14 long time. "Keep in mind that forgiveness does not
necessarily mean 15 to the person who upsets you.
Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying your 16 gives power to the person
who caused you pain. " 17 of focusing on your hurt feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and
kindness 18 you," Luskin says.
Try to see things from the other person"s perspective (立场；视角). If you empathize (有同感)
with that person, you may 19 that he or she was acting out ignorance, fear even love.
Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. Research has shown that people who forgive report more
energy, better 20 and better sleep patterns. Don"t forget to forgive yourself. "For some people,
forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge," Luskin says.
"But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don"t do it. " |
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( )4. A. author
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( )6. A. require
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( )8. A. sadness
( )9. A. something
( )10. A. thoughtful
( )11. A. call for
( )12. A. invention
( )13. A. way
( )14. A. helpfully
( )15. A. giving in
( )16. A. wound
( )17. A. Because
( )18. A. around
( )19. A. forget
( )20. A. housing | B. harmful
B. wealthy
B. show
B. owner
B. save
B. wish
B. turning
B. anger
B. anything
B. dull
B. hunt for
B. invitation
B. means
B. carefully
B. giving away
B. hurt
B. In honour
B. above
B. realize
B. salary | C. helpless
C. technical
C. direct
C. professor
C. wait
C. invite
C. following
C. hunger
C. nothing
C. beautiful
C. bid for
C. intention
C. method
C. patiently
C. giving up
C. cut
C. Instead
C. beneath
C. announce
C. safety | D. suitable
D. mental
D. prove
D. publisher
D. depend
D. allow
D. counting
D. energy
D. everything
D. still
D. wait for
D. attention
D. approach
D. awfully
D. giving out
D. damage
D. In search
D. below
D. doubt
D. appetite
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| 阅读理解 | Who says Americans worship the almighty (全能的) dollar? It"s not true. Having enough free time is
more important to most Americans than being rich, according to a new survey.
Only 13 percent of more than 2,400 people questioned in the telephone survey ranked being wealthy
as most important to them, while 67 percent ranked free time as their top priority (优先考虑的事),
higher than having a successful career, getting married, and having children. "Everyone wants free time to
do the things they want to do, young, middle-aged or old," said Richard Morin, of the Pew Social ~ Demographic Trends Project, which conducted the survey. "So our desire to play unites us."
The survey also showed that people who were educated in university valued career success over wealth, so did middle-aged people. Not surprisingly, those who didn"t have money, ranked wealth very highly.
This included minorities, first generation Americans and less educated people. The survey also revealed
that a disproportionate (不成比例的) number of people under the age of 30 and retired people in the
group made $ 20,000 or less a year. But the emphasis on wealth lessens with age, with younger people
putting value on it but hardly any seniors. "It just diminishes (减弱) with time as the reality sets in that
you would never be rich," Morin said. "But also, as for old people the reality sets in that you don"t have
to be rich to lead a very comfortable and fulfilling life. "
While wealth was not at the top of people"s list of priorities, 43 percent still said it was somewhat
important.
1. The survey showed that the majority of American people ranked ______ as the most important.
A. wealth
B. a successful career
C. marriage
D. free time
2. Who cares least for wealth, according to the passage?
A. Young people
B. First generation Americans
C. Old people
D. Less-educated people
3. According to the survey, what did middle-aged people regard as more important?
A. success in career
B. education level
C. wealth
D. comfort
4. What is the belief of old people according to the third paragraph?
A. Wealth is as important to the old as health.
B. One needs to put money away for his retired life.
C. One doesn"t have to be rich to live a satisfying life.
D. One would never get rich until he retires. | 任务型读写。
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Being on bad terms with your neighbors can make your life frustrating day after day. But taking the
time to establish a good relationship with your neighbors has a good many benefits. The community will
be friendlier, the neighborhood safer, and the area a nicer place to live in. "There are some suggestions to
develop a good relationship with your neighbors.
Whether you"re new in the neighborhood or new residents who have just moved into your block,
introduce yourself. Say hello, offer a welcoming gift and share or ask about the local area.
Sometimes, you can remedy (补救) problems before they even start; for example, if you do a lot of yard work, let them know in advance and mention that if it"s getting too loud, they shouldn"t hesitate to let you
know.
Be aware of the shared walls, if you and your neighbors share adjacent (相邻的) living spaces. and
try to put noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers away from the shared walls.
Keep your pet dog on a leash (皮带) if it has a habit of running rampant on your neighbors" lawns,
especially if they have a pet cat or a pet dog of their own, and ensure to clean up after it.
When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyone"s access, or make them have to pull out of
a very tight spot. Don"t slam (砰地关上) your car doors late at night.
Weed your garden in a regular way, because the presence of weeds in your yard is not only unsightly
but can also spread to your neighbor"s yard.
Really good neighbors watch out for each other. They offer to help, especially on matters that impact
the larger neighborhood and look for opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors make for great
neighborhoods.
| Topic:To be a good neighbor | Importance of (1) ______ a good relationship with your neighbors
| ★ Being on (2) ______ terms with your neighbors can make you frustrated day after day. ★ A good relationship with neighbors has numerous benefits, (3) ______a friendlier community, a safer neighborhood and a nicer and more comfortable area. | Steps to develop a good relationship with your neighbors
| ★ Introduce yourself when you are in a new place.
★ Care about others and 1et them know they can point out your problems without any (4) ______.
★ Be (5) ______ of the shared walls if you and your neighbor share adjacent living spaces.
★ Make (6) ______ you clean up after your dog runs on your neighbors" lawns.
★ When you park your car late at night, (7) ______ slamming your car door.
★ Weed your garden(8) ______ | | Conclusions | ★ Good neighbors have a(n)(9) ______ on more people, offer to help and seek opportunities to communicate.
★ Great neighbors(10) ______ to great neighborhoods. | | 阅读理解。 | Is there something that you"ve always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well,make
plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus
to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities
are endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico
or even Peru. Once there ,you can learn to prepare the local cuisine (烹饪). Trips are often planned
to fit in with local food festivals or special events.
The term "learning vacation" often brings language to mind.The best way to learn a language is in
an envronment where it"s spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual
language like Polish,Estonian or Thai. You"ll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture
at the same time.
If you are fond of sports , you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools
welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill,you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars.
It"s even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation !
You can also discover your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums.
The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group
to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practice your technique on people or at
historical sights.
Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers
you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation (评价 ). The more you know before you go,
the better prepared you"Il be. Then go out and learn something ! | | 1. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation? | A. Because it is hard for you to make plans.
B. Because the possibilities are unlimited.
C. Because there are many good foods from abroad.
D. Because there"re too many food festivals or events. | | 2. The advantages of leaming a language in its native country is that________. | A. the environment is fit for you to use the language
B. you are able to learn the original foreign language
C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practice
D. you can leadn the language and experience its culture | | 3. Which of the following sports suit you if you don"t like thrills?___________ | A. Car racing.
B. Playing tennis.
C. Rock climb.
D. Surfing. | | 4. The structure of the text would be_________. | A.
B.
C.
D. | | 5. The purpose of writing the text is to____________. | A. advertise some popular summer programmes
B. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing
C. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation
D. attract more readers to spend summer time learning | | 阅读理解。 | There are many rights to make sure that people will be treated fairly when they are suspected
or accused of a crime. Sometimes these rights are called "due process of law". In using these rights,
a person should have the help of a lawyer.
You have a right to protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. The police generally
may not search you or your home, or take things you own, without a "warrant". A warrant is a
paper which states, very exactly , the place to be searched and the things to be taken. Sometimes,
however, the police will not need a warrant to search you or your property. If an officer sees you
committing a crime, or if he has a good reason to believe you have committed a serious crime, he
may arrest you and search you and the area right around you without a warrant.
If you invite a police without a warrant to come into your house and he finds proof of crime,
the evidence may be used against you in court. If you do not want an officer to search you or your
home and he does not have a warrant, tell him that you do not give him the right to search. However,
if the officer will not listen, do not try to stop him. It is dangerous to resist and it may be illegal to do
so. Any evidence which a policeman gets during an unlawful search and seizure cannot be used against
you.
Police officers must act reasonably and fairly at all times. They should use physical force only when
it is needed to arrest someone to enforce a law. They may not use physical violence to "teach someone
a lesson". | | 1.According to the passage, a "warrant" is______. | A. an identification card
B. an access card
C. an official written order
D. a special license | | 2.In which case can the policeman use the evidence he gets against you in court? | A. He makes an unreasonable search of your home and gets the evidence.
B. He is allowed to search your home with no warrant and finds proof of crime.
C. He gets the information you do not want to give him by using physical force.
D. He obtains the information from you when you are alone with him | | 3. The police can use physical force only when____. | A. they want to teach the habitual thief a lesson
B. they catch the criminal on the spot
C. the suspect talks back
D. the criminal resists arrest | | 4. The passage centers around____. | A. the rights of citizens
B. the importance of warrants
C. the duty of the police
D. criminal cases | | 阅读理解。 | If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start
using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would
think of questioning this fact. 1 When someone says that he has a good memory, he really
means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or
unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does
not give it enough opportunity to become strong. 2 . One of them exercises his arms and legs
by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor car all day.
If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us
that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky,
and few of us realize that it is just as much his own fault as if it was his arms or legs that were weak.
3 . But all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory
by the same means practice.
Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have better memories than
those who can? 4 . Of course, because those who cannot read or write have to remember things.
They cannot write them down in a little notebook and they have to remember dates, time and prices,
names, songs and stories, so their memory is the whole time being exercised.
5 . | A. What do you think of it?
B. Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way.
C. Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever.
D. So if you want a good memory, practice remembering.
E. Someone else says that he is poor in health.
F. Why is this?
G. The position is exactly the same as that of two people. | 最新试题
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