17.How to Make Friends
    Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends.Good friendship has many benefits.It offers companionship,improves self-worth and promotes good health.There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town,or changed our jobs or schools.Such changes often leave us without a friend.(46)E.ut for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1.Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people.You can go to public places to meet new people.Besides,you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2.Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends(47)C.You can always start the conversation.Being able to make a small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
3.(48)BChoosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together.Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4.Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch.However,try not to press your new friend with calls,messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.(49)G.The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5.Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.(50)D.Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

A.Be cheerful.
B.Do things together.
C.Do not wait to be spoken to.
D.Try not to find fault with your friends.
E.Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F.For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G.So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
16.Is it time to leave your job?
In a bad economy,it might seem strange to consider quitting your job(1)F.Here are some signs that may point you toward the exit door.(2)C
Stress is part of any job,but sometimes too much pressure of your job can begin to harm you.They can make you sick or depressed.If you hate going to work,it's time to leave.(3)G
Maybe you thought the salary was OK when you took the job.However,now you need more income to support your family because of different life circumstances.Or maybe you feel that you are not making what you are worth.(4)A
You have been in your position for a while,and your skills have improved.Now the work you are doing no longer seems interesting.Maybe you can get more changes at a different job.
The company is going down fast.The slow business has hurt a lot of business.Budget cuts and firing workers occur all too often though businesses try to maintain.(5)E 
You have a bad relationship with your boss or co-workers.People at work don't respect or value you.Your boss takes advantage of you.Your relationships have gotten so bad that they are affecting the quality of your work.Maybe the only solution is to find new people to work with.Remember:the exit door can sometimes open up a world of new opportunities.

A.You are not being changed.
B.Your position might be cut next.
C.Always work under great pressure is not healthy.
D.Your achievements can't be recognized.
E.Sometimes the boss may ask you to do something that you dislike.
F.However,sometimes giving up a job is the best way to move forward.
G.You need more income.
15.(71)C.Unfortunately,nowadays hair loss is an issue faced by both men and women.To avoid further hair loss,please follow these suggestions.
First,have a healthy and well-balanced diet.A healthy body will maintain(维护) healthy hair.For this,take foods which are rich in protein such as chicken meat,pork and beans.Don't take actions that will cause your body to suffer by eating too much unhealthy food.(72)E.You can eat fruits and vegetables every day because they help to keep the balance of nutrients (营养) within your body.
Hair style can be a reason for hair loss.(73)A.If you noticed an evident hair fall in your hair,stop applying hot oil and hair dyes(染发液).Be responsible for your hair's health if you are fond of going to the hairdresser's for different hair styles.Use hair curlers and hair dryers as little as possible.You can use mild shampoo to maintain the shiny appearance of your hair.
Enough rest and sleep helps your hair grow.The body functions well if you have a good amount of sleep.Remember that hair is an important part of our body and it is mainly affected by the body's general functioning.If you're stressed,have a break and relax.(74)B.
Massaging (按摩) your scalp (头皮) is good for the hair.(75)D,which will make it easier for nutrients to pass to your hair roots.Therefore,it will be of great help in re-growing your hair.
A.So don't use anything containing chemicals which could cause harm to your hair
B.Hair grows continuously especially when the body is in good condition and at rest
C.Everybody loves to obtain long shiny hair in order to have a more pleasant look
D.This will improve the blood circulation from your body to your scalp
E.Vary your diet.
14.How to improve your perseverance(毅力)
If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise(乌龟),you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed.(61)A,but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise.Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.
●Set goals and write them down.
If you don't know what you want to accomplish,it's hard to persevere(坚持) until you do.(62)F,instead of making many projects that may upset you
●(63)D,and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes,you'll need to read cookbooks,study the recipes(食谱),buy ingredients(食料) and practice making the dishes.Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40pounds,it may seem like a difficult goal.(64)E.You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans(牛仔裤).Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
●Imagine your success.
Take time each day to sit back,relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal.(65)B.Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A.Like the hare,many people start off strong
B.Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life
C.You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D.Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal
E.But there are big rewards for doing so
F.Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.
13.Are you feeling anxious about your test next week?Here are some tips that will help you in dealing with stress(压力) and anxiety.
Study regularly
One of the most important ways of avoiding test anxiety is to prepare well in advance.Study regularly for a few hours every day.(36)D.
Reduce study pressure(压力)
If students are not able to deal with anxiety or nervousness,they could talk to their teachers,student counselors(辅导员),parents or friends.Parents should also avoid pressurizing(加压) their kids to do well.
(37)E Then your children can study without any tension(紧张).Another important point that arises here is neither the students nor the parents should compare the children with their other classmates and friends.
Physical fitness
(38)C Many times due to anxiety students avoid sleep and starve themselves.They should sleep for at least 6-7hours a day and eat nutritious and healthy food.Exercising regularly is equally important as talking to friends and socializing(社交).
(39)A
Plan your studies well.Chart(制图) out a timetable and take proper breaks between studying.Along with the study time,allot (分配) time to relax and do what you love to do.Practicing simple breathing skills will also help reduce stress.
(40)F While it is important to gain good scores in tests,it is not the most important thing in life.Learning to deal with nervousness and stress will not only help them to do well in school tests,but also in their future life.

A.Prepare schedule
B.Listen carefully in class
C.Do not forget to eat and sleep properly.
D.It helps in increasing the confidence of students.
E.Create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere (放松的气氛) at home.
F.Students should remember that tests are just a part of life.
G.Test and exam time causes a lot of nervousness in students.
12.A.Lack of stone images also reflects religious belief.
B.Art is a good means to know about people's faith.
C.Artists express their feelings and opinions in their works.
D.People know more about our culture through learning art history.
E.Art is by all means closely connected with history.
F.Art history provides information of different places and people.
(71)D
A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general history classes.Most typical history courses concentrate on politics,economics,and war.But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people,but also religious beliefs,emotions,and psychology.
(72)F
In addition,information about the daily activities of our ancestors-or of people very different from our own-can be provided by art.In short,art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place,and a study of it clearly offer us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.
(73)C
In history books,objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is,facts about politics are given,but opinions are not expressed.Art,on the other hand,is subjective:it reflects emotions and opinions.The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first truly"political"artist.In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808,he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people.Over a hundred years later,symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso's Guernica to express the horror of war.Meanwhile,on another continent,the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera,Jose Clemente Orozco,and David Alfaro Siqueiros-as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martines-depicted (show or represent them in a work of art) these Mexican artists'deep anger and sadness about social problems.
(74)B
In the same way,art can reflect a culture's religious beliefs.For hundreds of years in Europe,religious art was almost the only type of art that existed.Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible.Although most people couldn't read,they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls.
(75)A
By contrast,one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images.This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are unholy.Something else can be more religiously symbolic in history.
11.The eyes are the windows of the soul (心灵).Having a pair of bright,clear eyes is very important,so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives.
(36)A Don't read while lying down or walking.Relax after every hour of reading.
Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30minutes.
Don't stare at (盯着看) the sun or try to read in the darkness.(37)E This can damage your eyes easily.
Get your eyes checked often.Not many people have this habit,but it is necessary.If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes,get them checked quickly.(38)F.
(39)B.You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes.A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.
Be careful when you choose your glasses.(40)D.Make sure your glasses are right for you.If they don't feel right,get your glasses changed.
A.Develop good reading habits.
B.Rest your eyes whenever you can.
C.Make sure you get enough sleep every night.
D.Glasses that aren't suitable for you could bring you trouble.
E.Even if you're wearing sunglasses,never look directly at the sun.
F.Eye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks.
G.Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.
10.Forgiveness
To forgive is a virtue(美德),but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However,forgiveness is possible,and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness,anger and stress and more hopefulness,according to a recent research.
(36)B Try the following steps:
Calm yourself.(37)F You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you love.
Don't wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt your does not intend to apologize.They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way.(38)G Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.
Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者).Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings,learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.
(39)D If you understand your offender,you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness,fear,and even love.You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.
Don't forget to forgive yourself.(40)E But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it.

A.Why should you forgive?
B.How should you start to forgive?
C.Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.
D.Try to see things from your offender's angle.
E.For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.
F.To make your anger die away,try a simple stress-management technique.
G.If you wait for people to apologize,you could be waiting an awfully long time.
9.Ten years ago,I used to be very fit.(36)C I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks.In those days,I didn't earn very much.I had a job in an office.It wasn't a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.(37)A The pay was better,but the hours were a lot longer.I bought a car and drove to work every day.I began to take people out to lunch.And I began to put on weight,too.I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn't have any time for things like that any more.
There's a lot of stress (压力) in my job.Perhaps that's why I started drinking more than I used to.For example,I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home,but then I started filling my glass to the top.Then I had another glass,and then another.(38)E I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago,I had a heart attack.At first I just couldn't believe it."I'm too young."I said.Luckily it wasn't very serious.I was in hospital a few days and they did a lot of tests.(39)G He also advised me to work less and get more exercise.But I just haven't any time!(40)B
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job.Perhaps I could do something like I used to do.But if I do that,I won't earn as much.I have a family to support.I have to think of them,too.I just don't know what I should do.What do you think?
A.Then,about eight years ago,I got a much better job.
B.My job takes everything out of me!
C.I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends.
D.Drinking became part of my life.
E.I started smoking a lot,too.
F.Ten years later,I lost my first job.
G.The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less.
8.What is your favorite color?Do you like yellow,orange or red?(36)D Do you prefer greys and blues?If you do,you are probably quiet,shy,and you would rather follow than lead.(37)B At least,this is what psychologists (心理学家) tell us,and they should know,because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference,as well as the effect that colors have on human beings.They tell us that we do not choose our favorite color as grow up---we are born with our preference.
(38)G A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day.(39)A A black bridge over the Thames River,near London,used to be the scene of more suicides (自杀) than any other bridge in the area---until it was repainted green.The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply.Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue.
(40)E It is an established fact that factory workers work better,harder,and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted bright colors rather than black or grey.
A.On the other hand,black is depressing.
B.You tend to be pessimist (悲观者).
C.People like different colors.
D.If you do,you must be an optimist (乐观者),a leader,an active person who enjoys life.
E.Light and bright colors make people not only happier but also more active.
F.Life is like a picture or a poem,full of different colors.
G.Colors do influence our moods (情绪)---there is no doubt about it.
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