Four years ago, I, a 17-year-old girl, arrived at Wellesley College. I cried when my parents dropped me off in my dormitory (宿舍). I thought to myself, “This is what loneliness feels like.” Just at that time, I had forgotten how excited I was for college.

Four years has nearly passed, I am now 21 years old, just two months from graduating from college. Once again, I have reached a critical juncture (紧要关头) in my life where I am going to be alone in a new way.

In four years, I have experienced a lot, happy time, sad moment and ordinary days. How grateful I am for the ones who have shown me the way and taught me to be strong when I felt hopeless. How lucky I am to know that I have a home to return to, a home where chaos (混乱) and arguments may occur, but where I still feel safe. A place where I am loved unconditionally, regardless of my mistakes.

Tomorrow, my mother turns 50. It is because of my mother that I’ve learned to love myself, to respect myself, and above all, to be a good person. It is because of her that even throughout all of my hardships and struggles, I have known that giving up is not and will not ever be a choice. It is because of her that I have truly learned the lesson that age is only a number, and what matters is your spirit and character.

My mother and I have sometimes clashed (冲突) head. She is the strongest person I know, the person who I disagree most. She has told me that I am the only person that is responsible for my life. But today I have to tell her that she has been wrong.

She doesn’t realize that there is another person who will never leave me. There’s another person who will always there for me and who will love me forever. That person is her. She is the first person I will call when I am sad, in trouble, or feeling blue. She will never lie to me to spare my feelings (不使我伤心).

I have come so far these fast four years. I still have a long life to live. A life that I hope will be full of adventure, success, and happiness. Although my mum was right when telling me that I am the only one responsible for what happens in my life. Mom, you’ve helped me so far. You are my hero. One day I hope to be like you.

1.When arriving at the dormitory, the writer said she had forgotten .

A. the loneliness that she had

B. the suggestions that her mother once gave her

C. all of the argument between her and her family members

D. the excitement for entering college

2.What did the writer’s mother NOT teach her?

A. Loving herself.

B. Respecting herself.

C. Being a good person.

D. Giving up when meeting trouble.

3.What does the underlined expression “another person” refer to (指代)?

A. The writer herself.

B. The writer’s father.

C. The writer’s mother.

D. The writer’s brother.

4.When did the writer write this passage?

A. When the writer was 17 years old.

B. After the writer graduated from college.

C. The day before the writer’s mother turned 50.

D. Four years ago when the writer was a college student.

We all want our skin(皮肤) to look good in summer. If your skin is clean and healthy,it makes you feel better about yourself. How do you get great skin?Here is some advice.

How to wash your skin?

1.Wash your body all over once a day. Use mild soap(温和洁肤皂) and warm water to wash your body.

2. Wet your skin firstly to help the soap slide(滑动) more easily across your skin and stop you from using too much.

3.Wash your face by using facecloth(脸巾) and soap or cleaning cream(洁面乳),and then wash with cool water. Twice a day is enough,as too much cleaning can harm your skin.

How to protect your skin against the sun?

1.If you are going to be outside,especially in the sun,you should put on sun cream in summer. Use sun cream about half an hour before going outside.

2.Wear a hat to protect your face. A wide hat is the best,as it will protect your ears and neck as well.

3.Stay in the shade wherever you can.

What else should you do?

1.Proper(适当的) exercise is good for your skin.

2. Remember to drink lots of water — your skin loves it.

3.Eat healthily so that your skin can get what it needs to do its job.

1.You can use ______ water to wash your body.

A. cool B. freezing C. hot D. warm

2.The underlined word "harm" probably means "______" in the passage.

A. repair B. smooth C. hurt D. clear

3.If you want to protect your skin against the sun, you should__________.

A. use sun cream about one hour and half before going outside. B. wear a wide hat.

C. stay in the shade when you are tired. D. put on sun cream in autumn

4.To protect our skin in our daily(日常的) life. We can do the following things EXCEPT ______

A. drink a lot of water B. do exercise

C. have some junk food D. wear a hat while going outside

5.Which may be the best title for the passage?

A. Protecting Your Skin B. How to Keep Healthy

C. How to Wash Your Skin D. Use Sun Cream to Protect Your Skin

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Complain(抱怨) Politely

Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product that breaks the next day.

1.However, if you speak angrily to people, they will become defensive(自卫的). Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective (有效的)way to get what you want is to stay calm.

Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, " I'm sorry to bother you, but. "or" Excuse me, but could you.?" For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable, "Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. 2.Could you help me? I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it's cracked.”

3.There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use

the phrase.“ I know this isn't your fault, but…”or“There has been a misunderstanding.” 4.Blaming people isn’t as important as getting a problem fixed!

There are honest mistakes, but at times someone may try to take advantage of you. In that case, don’t say "Hey! You're trying to cheat me! "Instead, use the phrase, "I understood that.." For example. "I understood that the service charge was included in the price. Then give the person a chance to answer.

If you don't get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. 5..

A. When trying to comet a problem, don’t blame (责备)the person you re talking to.

B. People like to be asked rather than told!

C. But usually, you'll find that polite words and a smile will resolve a situation.

D. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain.

E. These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation

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