How can we all get more laughter into our lives? Here is what the experts suggest:

 71  Nancy Alguire, a teacher in Clifton Park, N. Y., was once painfully shy and had a hard time laughing. Then she married a circus clown (小丑). “I became interested in the clowns,” she recalls “One day I put on a costume and paint my face. That afternoon my whole life changed. I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before.”   72 To this day, she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing.
  73  It doesn’t take you too much time and can be easy. Collect favorite cartoons and jokes. Also, keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life. “Good ideas come and go fast, you have to catch them quickly or they are gone,” says Virginia Tooper.
Laugh when you need it most. “  74  ” says comedian Bill Cosby. “And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it,” he insists.
  Gray Alan, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain – because it comes naturally.   75  Just remember: we are just here for a period, so get a few laughs.
A.Mix with people who laugh.   
B.You can soften the worst blows through humor.
C.Practise the art of laughing.                   
D.But it’s also something that has to be developed.
E.He who laughs last laughs best.
F.People’s joy can affect those around them.
G.Keep a laughter file

       

    Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元) in our brains.

    Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate  it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.

     Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).

    Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.

    Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact . Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物) for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does — well, perhaps you'll understand why.

68. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means "________".

A. set off   B. cut off   C. built up   D. broken up

69. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons ________.

A. relate to human behavior and interaction

B. control human physical actions and feelings

C. result in bad behavior and social disorders

D. determine our knowledge and language abilities

There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didn’t even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into oranged light, the rivers ,teeming with fish,can turn into streams of gold .As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing ,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun.For many, fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long day’s fishing .Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge. But it’s not just what goes up that matters;what comes down is unique.More than 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh”or “water of life”;and it is the single most important ingredient in Scotland’s best known drink:whisky.

64.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _____________.

A. the Queen is rich in tour experience

B. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

C. tasting whisky is better than going fishing

D. 1873 is a special year for the Queen

65.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed ?

A.By giving descriptions.

B. By following time order.

C. By analyzing causes.

D .By making comparisons.

66.What is Ben Nevis special for ?

A.  The Inverlochy Castle Hotel

B.  The  beauty of its surroundings

C.  The water from the mountain

D.  The challenge up to its top

67.What is the main purpose of the passage ?

A .To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.   

B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers .  

C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland  .   

D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland

  The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful-both in school and in life.

   Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.

Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks-both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.

   In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. "Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active,which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas." Berninger said.

   “ Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe(转换) those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen," the study said. Seeing the words in the "mind's eye" helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.

"In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks," she said. "But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer."

60. Berninger's study published in 2009 ___________.

A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.

B. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.

C. found that good essays are made up of long sentences.

D. discussed the importance of writing speed.

61. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?

A. Spelling improves one's memory of words.

B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.

C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.

D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.

62. What does "mind's eye" in paragraph 5 mean?

A. Window.  B. Soul    C. Picture.   D. Imagination.

63. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?

A. Computers can help people with their choice of words.

B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.

C. Handwriting still has a place in today's classrooms.

D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.

      

     In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else's way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child's bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.

     In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously hold poor role models. If, as a child,

you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.

     In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.

     Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies,books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.

     Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors’ tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on. .”

56. Imitation proves useful when you _____.

A. know you are unique

B. lose the balance of life

C. begin to learn something new

D. get tired of routine practice

57. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _____.

A. forget daily fear and pain

B. choose the right example

C. ask others for decisions

D. stay away from stars

58. Acording to the author, the world moves on because of those who are _____.

A. desperate to insurance others with their knowledge

B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality

C. eager to discover what their ancestors did

D. willing to accept others' ideas

59. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage? 

A. To highlight the importance of creativity.

B. To criticize the characters of role models.

C. To compare imitation with creation.

D. To explain the meaning of success.

One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly(闲散地)on the bank. There I would__36___ the peace and quiet, watch the water rush___37__, and listen to the singing of the birds and the rustling (沙沙声)of the __38___ in the trees. I would also watch the bamboo trees___39___under pressure from the wind and watch them ___40___gracefully to their original position after the wind had___41____.

When I think about the bamboo tree’s ability to bounce back to its original position, the word "resilience" comes to mind. When used in ___42___a person , this word means the ability to readily __43__from shock, depression or any other situation that stretches the limits of a person’s __44__.

 Have you ever felt like you are at your __45__point?Thankfully, you have survived the experience to live to talk about it.

During the __46__ you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatened your health. You felt emotionally drained(耗尽),___47_____ exhausted and you most likely endured(忍受) __48__ physical symptoms.

Life is a __49__ of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy _50__ that take you close to your breaking point, bend, __51__don’t break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.

 A __52__ of hope will take you through the unpleasant ordeal(严峻的考验).With __53__for a better tomorrow or a better situation ,things may not be as bad as they seem to be .The unpleasant ordeal may be easier to __54__if the final result is worth having.

If life gets__55__and you are at your breaking point, show resilience.Like the bamboo tree,bend,but don't break!

36.A. seeB. hearC.enjoyD. touch

37.A. downstreamB. smoothlyC. uphillD. peacefully

38.A. fruitsB. branches   C. rootsD. leaves

39.A. moveB. bendC.fallD. decline

40.A.goB.turnC. returnD. suffer

41.A. died downB. died offC. died awayD. died out

42.A. honor ofB. reward toC. reference to D. favor of

43.A. recoverB. sufferC. come D. escape

44.A.thoughtsB. mindC. bodyD.emotions

45.A.startingB. breakingC. standingD. tiring

46.A .practiceB. experimentC. victoryD. experience

47.A.possibly  B. terribly C. mentally D. probably

48.A. unpleasantB. unreasonable  C. exciting  D. good

49.A. result     B.change  C. wonder    D. mixture

50.A. events  B. moments   C. adventures  D. changes

51.A. but  B. however  C. though   D. and

52.A. little  B.number C. measure  D. bit

53.A.idea  B.hope   C.imagination D.search

54.A.deal withB.look intoC.depend onD.get stuck

55.A.acceptableB.wrongC.toughD.cozy

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