【题目】Have you ever heard the saying “Don’t rest on your laurels”? “Laurels” means the achievements you have already got. The saying means that you shouldn’t be so happy with your achievements(成就)that you’ll no longer try to improve.

As to this saying, Mike Perham has set us a good example. Born in 1992 in Hertfordshire, England, Mike was just 14 when he became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean(大西洋). You might think the achievements are good enough, but Mike doesn’t think so. At the age of 17,he became the youngest person to sail all by himself around the world on a nine-month voyage(航海). Mike is now 19, and he is still trying his best to break the records and push himself further. For his next try, he plans to fly around the world on his own, making him the first person of all ages to both sail and fly around the world.

Mike wants his achievements to encourage young people to realize their dreams. Since his achievements, he has travelled widely, speaking at schools and youth clubs in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia on the theme of “Live the Dream”.

Amazing Facts:

Mike started sailing when he was seven.

His trans-Atlantic crossing began at Gibraltar and ended in Antigua.

His round-the-world yacht(游艇) was called TotallyMoney.com.

Title: Don’t Rest on Your Laurels

Passage outline

Supporting details

The meaning of the saying

“Don’t rest on your laurels" means that you shouldn’t stop 【1】only because of your achievements.

Amazing facts

At the age of 7, Mike started sailing.

At the age of 14,sailing across the Atlantic Ocean made

Mike become the 2 one who set a record.

At the age of 17, Mike had a nine-month voyage of sailing 3 around the world.

Present situation

Mike is 19 now. He is trying his best to break the records. His 4 to fly round the world by himself will make him the first person to both sail and fly.

The 5 of Mike’s achievements

Mike’s speeches give young people courage(勇气) to realize their dreams.

【题目】Like stress, burnout (筋疲力尽) has also become a favourite subject of everyday conversation(对话). Many of us may feel “burn out” at times in our lives. It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger.

First, you must decide what is really important in your life. Make time for the people and the activities that are the most meaningful to you.

Second, you need to share your stories and feelings with others. Talk about your disappointments(失望), sadness, and painful(痛苦的) experiences, as well as your joys and successes. If you do not do this normally, you could explode”. That will be worse for you. Good, healthy relationships with others will make you stronger and bring a greater balance to your life.

Third, make sure you have time off. Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not. Learn how to say “no” so that you can say “yes” to the things that are really important to you. Find activities to cheer you up, such as listening to music, dancing, playing sports, or watching movies. You should also make some time to be alone.

Finally, find a good doctor, like a psychologist, if you need help and all else has failed. There is no shame(羞耻) in this. Don’t worry a lot. It may bring your spirit back and make you feel more powerful.

【1】When you feel burnout, you should_________.

A. watch movies B. see a doctor

C. take some useful actions D. play sports

【2】What does “explode” mean in the passage?

A. 发生 B. 发作 C. 发展 D. 发挥

【3】If you are too stressed out, you’d better ___________.

A. shout at others

B. sing and dance with your friends

C. talk about your joys loudly

D. take some breaks

【4】According to the passage, some people don’t go to see a doctor about “burnout”

because___________

A. seeing a doctor is too expensive

B. they might feel shy to do so

C. they don’t know where to find one

D. it probably wouldn’t help anyway

【5】 Which of the following is NOT true about “burnout”?

A.Burnout call be prevented before it takes place.

B.Burnout doesn't happen to many people.

C.Your favourite activities can keep you from burning out.

D.Burnout may happen when you can't achieve a balance between work and rest.

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