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Simple ways to get happy

We are not suggesting that you can reach a permanent state called “happiness” and remain there. But there are many ways to turn the path of anxiety, anger, and sadness into a state of happiness. Here are four ideas to get you started. 1.

● Laugh out loud

Just expecting a happy, funny event can raise levels of pleasure-causing hormones (荷尔蒙) and lower production of stress hormones. Researchers at the University of California tested 16 men who all agreed they thought a certain videotape was funny. Half were told three days in advance they would watch it. 2. When they actually watched the video, their levels of stress hormones dropped greatly, while their levels of pleasure-causing hormones rose 27 percent.

● Do one thing at a time

Edward Suarez, professor of medical psychology at Duck, found that people who do several things at the same time are more likely to have high blood pressure. 3. Instead of talking on the phone while cleaning the kitchen, sit down in a comfortable chair and turn your entire attention over to the conversation.

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Although relationships help take away stress, sometimes you need time to recharge and reflect on your own. Take yourself out to lunch or to a movie, or simply spend an afternoon reading at home, or looking through books in a bookstore.

● Practice mindfulness

5. Instead of worrying about your check-up tomorrow while having dinner with your family, focus on the here and now — food, the company, and the conversation.

A. Spend time alone.

B. Focus on the present.

C. Take care of the soul.

D. Take that finding seriously.

E. Choose the ones that work for you.

F. They started experiencing biological changes right away.

G. Find a quiet place near your house and make it your secret place to escape.

“Can’t hold a candle to” is a popular expression.When there wasn’t electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle.The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant.Now,it means such a person cannot compare or compete.

Another expression is“hold your tongue.”It means to be still and not talk.“Hold your tongue”is not something you would tell a friend.But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child.

“Hold out”is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news.It means to refuse to play or work.Professional football and baseball players“hold out” if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth.

The expression“hold up” has several different meanings.One is a robbery.A man with a gun may say,“This is a hold up.Give me your money.”Another meaning is to delay.A driver who was held up by heavy traffic might be late for work.Another meaning is for a story to be considered true after an investigation.A story can hold up if it is proved true.

“Hold on”is another expression,which means wait or stop.As you leave for school,your brother may say,“Hold on,you forgot your book.” It is used to ask a telephone caller to wait and not hang up his telephone.

Our final expression is“hold the line.”That means to keep a problem or situation from getting worse—to hold steady.For example,the president may say he will“hold the line on taxes.”He means there will be no increase in taxes.

1.The expression“can’t hold a candle to”can be used when ____________.

A. some footballers refuse to play a game

B. someone else is wanted on the phone

C. someone is not qualified for a position

D. someone was delayed by heavy traffic

2.The tune of the phrase“hold your tongue”is probably a little ___________.

A. amusing B. polite C. unfriendly D. offensive

3.If some teachers“hold out”,they probably __________.

A. change their attitude B. refuse to work

C. make a compromise D. show their devotion

4.Which of the following sentences can convey positive meanings?

A. I was late as I was held up by a hold up.

B. Hold on! You have to pay the bill,sir.

C. You can’t even hold a candle to Michael.

D. I promise to hold the line on house prices.

Do you know about a series of books that say they are “for dummies”? These American self-help books have been translated into more than thirty-nine languages including Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Greek and Spanish.

“Dummy” is a word for a stupid person. The dummies books are not really for stupid people. They are designed to show people how to do something they may never have tried before, like painting a house or learning a language. The books all say in a funny way that they are for dummies, such as World History for Dummies, Rabbits for Dummies, Chinese Cooking for Dummies, and Wedding Planning for Dummies. The first such book, DOS for Dummies, was published in 1991. It helped people learn how to use the DOS operating system for computers. Since then, more than one hundred fifty million dummies books have been sold.

The dummies.com website explains the idea behind the books. It says that they show that people can be taught to do anything. First they can make fun of ideas that are difficult to understand. Then they show how the information can be interesting and easy. The publishers say that the books do not provide more information than necessary. They give readers just enough information to do what they want. They say that the dummies books give the best and easiest way to do something. And the books use simple and easy language.

There are more than one thousand different dummies books. A report in New York Times says that the top-selling dummies books are those that explain technology and personal finance.

The publishers say that the best-selling dummies books are those providing information many people need — like information about diseases, education and cooking. People interested in opera, car repair and wine can also find dummies books to help them. And there are even more dummies books to come. The publishers say that they publish about two hundred new dummies books every year.

1.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Self-Help Books B. The Easiest, the Best

C. Books for Dummies D. New Ideas behind the Books

2.The dummies books have been popular because __________.

A. they provide just what is needed and are easy to understand

B. they provide abundant information on the concerning subject

C. people can learn to do anything with just one copy

D. people can save lots of money through self-teaching

3.According to New York Times, we know that books on __________ sell best.

A. cooking and world history

B. opera and car repairing

C. diseases and education

D. technology and personal finance

● Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Stretching for five miles along Ireland 5s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering the million visitors who visit each year incredible views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height.

● White Cliffs of Dover, UK

These famous cliffs along England’s south-eastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War I, the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as a prominent location during WWII as well. And nowadays, the city is the best known for the beauty of its chalky white cliffs.

● Mount Thor, Canada

The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect — as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Thor reaches an astonishing 4?101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatness of its vertical incline kept it from being successfully gone up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers. '

● Cliffs of Etretat, France

Located along France’s Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and you’ll have views of arched rock formations, as well as scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs5 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble an elephant, among other things.

1.The purpose of the author is to ^

A. introduce some of the world’s most amazing cliff views

B. advise people to climb rocks in their free time

C. ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep

D. call on people to protect our environment

2.If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, the t choice is

A. Cliffs of Etretat B. White Cliffs of Dover

C. Ckiffs of Moher D. Mount Thor

3.The beauty of the chalky white cliffs can be enjoyed by visiting .

A. the Atlantic Ocean B. Dover

C. Alabaster D. the Strait of Bass

4.We can learn from the passage that

A. Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from Cliffs of Dover

B. Thor soars an amazing 702 feet above sea level

C. visitors to Cliffs of Dover are impressed by its history

D. natural sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs

As we all know, the kids are very kind. They love animals, so some children’s magazines about wildlife are a great way to plant a love of reading in young kids. If your kids love animals, check out these magazines.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids brings animals, nature, science, and fun to the little learners. Its animal stories develop pre-reading and reading skills. They also answer questions about kids’ favorite creatures. Features about different cultures bring the world to your child and inspire a sense of understanding. Interactive experiments introduce simple science, and fun puzzles and games teach logic, counting, and so much more! It is for children aged from 6 to 14.

Wild Animal Baby

It helps a child develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This sturdy (结实的), board format magazine is designed especially for babies and toddlers between the ages of 12 months and 3 years. Each issue (期) is filled with rhymes, stories and lovable baby animals. Wild Animal Baby is a fun, interactive reading experience for children and parents alike.

Click

Click opens up a universe of wonder by introducing kids aged 3-7 to the world around them. Click is about science, nature, and the environment. From the publishers of Ladybug, Click is written so that children will love the challenge of new learning.

Zootles

It was created for children aged 2 to 6 years old. Each issue includes a featured animal, numbers, and phoneme (音素) sounds. Counting and sound recognition games are built into the content, along with read-aloud stories, poems and more! This magazine is so much fun that little kids won’t realize how much they are learning.

1.What do we know about National Geographic Kids?

a. It is mainly aimed at adults.

b. Its paper is heavier and of good quality.

c. It tells children about different cultures in the world.

d. It helps improve children’s pre-reading and reading skills.

A.c d B.b d C.a d D.a c

2.A mother would most probably choose _____ for her one-year-old baby.

A.Zootles B.Wild Animal Baby

C.National Geographic Kids D.Click

3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To encourage kids to read more books.

B.To introduce his / her favorite books to readers.

C.To recommend several children’s magazines about animals.

D.To tell parents several ways of entertaining and educating kids.

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It was my first college acting class. With great hesitation, sweating hands and an heart,1 walked into the classroom. I had spent my entire life__ public speaking. But now here l was, not only to learn how to speak like someone on _ .but to become them entirely. Theater classes are _ at many high schools and universities in the US. "Theater kids" are a quite different bunch who always seemed able to _ a room with their personalities.

__ _ it was only a beginner-level course, my college class was filled with students who seemed a _ _ fit for acting. They were confident, funny and _ .The professor, a stout(矮胖) woman with a permanent smile and gentle behavior,_ _ just as well, She _ us each with a handshake and welcoming eyes. The class was held in a circular room with _ situated around the edges. This allowed everyone in the room to have a(n) _ 0f whatever performance or lecture was _ in the center.

After our first-day of introductions, each week we _ in a series of activities designed to help us find our own inner _ .We sang songs, danced to music, and recited _ _ from our favorite short stories.

The _ _ was eye opening .I learned that anyone has the _ to act, and many of us already do in our daily life. In the end, I'm not _ 一that l would consider myself an actor. But I don't think I ever had more fun in a college class.

1.A. unsteady B. unsatisfied C. unusual D.unfair

2.A. practicing B. avoiding C. delivering D. learning

3.A. refusing B. happening C. preparing D. hesitating

4.A. stage B.campus C. strike D. trial

5.A. difficult B. expensive C.advanced D.popular

6.A. put up B. make up C. light up D.break up

7.A. Though B. Since C. Unless D. Once

8.A. strange B. natural C.common D. formal

9.A. outgoing B. cautious C. hardworking D. patient

10.A. served B. prepared C. spoke D. fit

11.A. inspired B. supplied C. greeted D. comforted

12.A. blackboards B. tables C. lights D. chairs

13.A. view B. opinion C. debate D. command

14.A. leaving B. occurring C. arriving D. declining

15.A. took B. succeeded C. shared D. participated

16.A. singer B. actor C. professor D. dancer

17.A. characters B. proverbs C.lines D.plots

18.A. adventure B. concert C. competition D. experience

19.A. gift B. interest C. tendency D. desire

20.A. content B. sure C. aware D. Doubtful

In the fall of 1985, I was a bright?-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty--one years later I am still a bright?-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell.

My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college at the age of 65. She was the first in our family to reach that goal. But one year after I started college, she developed cancer. I made the choice to withdraw from college to care for her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to wait.

Then I got married with another dream: building my family with a combination of adopted and biological children. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was fantastic—and very emotional. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then followed son No.3. In 2003, I gave birth to another boy.

You can imagine how fully occupied I became, raising four boys under the age of 8! Our home was a complete zoo—a joyous zoo. Not surprising, I never did make it back to college full?time. But I never gave up on the dream either. I had only one choice: to find a way. That meant taking as few as one class each semester.

The hardest part was feeling guilty about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to quit, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.
In 2007, I graduated from the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to get my college degree!

I am not special, just single?-minded. It always struck me that when you’re looking at a big challenge from the outside it looks huge, but when you’re in the midst of it, it just seems normal. Everything you want won’t arrive in your life on one day. It’s a process. Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.

1.Why did the author quit school in her second year of college?

A. She suffered from a serious illness.

C. She wanted to study by herself.

B. She decided to look after her grandma.

D. She fell in love and got married.

2.What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?

A. She wanted to remain a full?time housewife.

B. She was too confused to make a correct choice.

C. She was busy yet happy with her family life.

D. She ignored her guilty feeling for her sons.

3.What does the author mostly want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A. Every coin has two sides.

C. Failure is the mother of success.

B. Well begun, half done.

D. Little by little, one goes far.

4.Which of the following can best describe the author?

A. Ambitious and sensitive.

C. Caring and determined.

B. Innocent and single?minded.

D. Honest and responsible.

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