This information allowed our soldiers to prep...

This information allowed our soldiers to prepare mentally and ______ the actions they would be required to take.

A.imitate B.appreciate C.anticipate D.equate

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This booklet, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an overview on depression. It will help you learn the things that everyone should know about depression.

This booklet is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a guide for making medical decisions. For more information on depression, please visit the NIMH website at www.nimh.nih.gov.

1. Depression is a real illness.

Sadness is something we all experience. It is a normal reaction to difficult times in life and usually passes with a little time. When a person has depression, however, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Doctors call this condition “depressive disorder.” It is a real illness. Many factors may play a role in depression.

Causes of Depression

(1) Genetics, brain biology and chemistry

(2) Life events such as trauma, loss of a loved one

(3) A difficult relationship

(4) Early childhood experience

(5) Chronic illness, drug and alcohol abuse

(6) Any stressful situation

2. Depression affects people in different ways.

Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms; others have many. The seriousness and frequency of symptoms, and how long they last, vary depending on the individual and the stage of the illness.

Symptoms of Depression

(1) Feelings of guilt, sadness, worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness

(2) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

(3) Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

(4) Persistent aches or pains

(5) Insomnia

(6) Appetite and/ or weight changes

(7) Consistent fatigue and decreased energy

(8) Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts

3. Depression is treatable.

Depression, even the most serious cases, can be treated. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it will be.

Dealing With Depression

Reach out and stay connected: Make real-life communication a priority! Spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative. Let them help you.

Try to be active and exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. This does not have to be all at once. A ten-minute walk can improve your mood for two hours.

Eat a healthy and mood-boosting diet: Reduce foods that contain caffeine, alcohol, trans fats, and foods with high levels of chemical preservatives as well as sugars.

Get a daily dose of sunlight: Sunlight can help improve your mood. Whenever possible, get outside during daylight hours and expose yourself to the sun.

Challenge negative thinking: Nothing is as bad as it seems at first. Try to move your focus away from concentrating on what is bad in your life.

Find professional help: If none of the above tips help, do not wait for the symptoms to disappear. Seek professional help.

4. You are not alone.

In addition to your treatment, you could also join a support group. At the meetings, people share experiences, feelings, information, and coping strategies for living with depression.

Depression Around the World

Nearly seven percent of American teens and adults are currently living with depression.

About 300 million people around the world are suffering from depression.

1.According to the article, depression is NOT something that ______.

① makes a person feel a little bit sad

② always has a clear cause

③ a person can get rid of

④ happens to a small group of people

A.①②③ B.①②④

C.①③④ D.②③④

2.According to the article, who might be suffering from depression?

A.A teenager who frequently complained of stomachaches before going to school and preferred to stay in her room alone.

B.A firefighter who had a sleepless night after a tough task.

C.A mother who felt really exhausted after helping her child with her homework.

D.An old man who had no appetite for his favorite food and decided to try a new diet.

3.If you had a friend who was living with depression, you should probably suggest he ______.

A.make an overseas trip all by himself

B.stay at the gym and work out day and night

C.concentrate on the negative feelings and try to overcome them

D.take professional advice and accept medical intervention

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Life is full of change, and this leads to growth. Change is what keeps our lives moving, and allows us to achieve what we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to go with the flow, and be adaptable when something doesn’t go according to plan. A catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen, and if you’re not currently a catalyst for change, here are some things you can do to become one.

Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write down everything that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you're not content with? Is there something that isn't moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it.

Take the initiative to make change happen. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing, write down several possible "next steps" you can take to realizing that change. Whatever it is you want to change, you won't get very far without having specific actions in mind to carry out. Start small, and then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going!

When carrying out a change, it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in some way. Be receptive to feedback, but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. Also remember to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it's genuine and that you are able to stand behind it.

Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. It’s like trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult for yourself.

Change is good, and often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Take the initiative, and make changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are going right now.

1.If you decide to change, you should start by _________.

A．going with the flow

B．changing from day to day

C．writing down good ideas

D．making sure you know what to change

2.Which of the following is TRUE, according to the fourth paragraph?

A．One should accept others’ opinions uncritically.

B．One should be cautious about the opinions of others.

C．It’s more important to get than to give feedback.

D．Change may not happen without ideas from other people.

3.The underlined words “bounce ideas off other people” in the fourth paragraph probably mean

“_________”.

A．get approval from others

B．get your ideas across to other people

C．get others’ feedback about your ideas

D．carry out your ideas without the help of others

4.What can we infer from the text?

A．Change benefits us in different ways.

B．Creating a good environment is the most important step.

C．It’s discouraging to try to change one’s environment.

D．Being a catalyst for change is risky but rewarding.

5.Which would be the best title for the text?

A．How to achieve what you desire.

B．How to be a catalyst for change.

C．How to act according to your plans.

D．How to move in the right direction.

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We often seek food after focused mental activity，like preparing for an exam.Researchers guess that too much thinking consumes a lot of energy from the brain.So the brain，sensing that it may soon require more calories to keep going，apparently leads to bodily hunger，and even though there has been little physical movement，we eat.

The researchers note that tiring activity both increases the amount of blood sugar and lactate(乳酸盐)circulating in the blood and increases blood flow to the head.

Because the brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel，researchers wondered if the increased flow of fuel—rich blood during exercise could feed a worn—out brain and reduce the urge to overeat.

Thirty—eight healthy college students were invited to determine their fitness and metabolic(新陈代谢)rates and to report what their favorite pizza was.Afterward，they sat quietly for 35 minutes before being given as much of their favorite pizza as they wanted.At a later date，the volunteers returned and spent 20 minutes making selections from college and graduate-school entrance exams.

Next，half the students sat quietly for 15 minutes，before being given pizza.The rest of the volunteers spent those 15 minutes doing intervals on a treadmill(跑步机)two minutes of hard running followed by about one minute of walking，repeated five times.These students were then allowed to gorge on pizza，too.But by and large，they did not overeat.

When the researchers factored in(将……作为因素考虑)the calories burnt on running，they determined that those students actually consumed 200 fewer total calories after their brain workouts than the resting students.

The researchers do not know if the runners consumed extra calories at dinner.They also cannot tell whether other types of exercise would have the same effect as running，although the researchers say they suspect that if an activity causes someone to break into a sweat，it should also increase blood sugar and lactate，feeding the brain and weakening hungers call.

1.What do we learn from the first paragraph?

A. We eat for more physical movements.

B. A busy brain can make one hungry.

C. Energy from the brain can’t be used up.

D. An exam results in caloric consumption most.

2.What can a physical movement do?

A. Increase blood flow. B. Increase the amount of blood sugar.

C. Urge one to eat more. D. Make the brain tied.

3.What does the underlined phrase“gorge on”in paragraph 5 mean?

A. Eat. B. Purchase. C. Taste. D. Obtain.

4.What do the researchers want to know from the study?

A. Whether brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel.

B. Whether brain can be tired during exercise.

C. Whether exercise can reduce eating desire.

D. Whether exercise increases blood sugar.

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It is an unfair thing for our students____ have devoted 12 years to preparing the exam to be beaten by those_____ use illegal methods..

A. who; 不填   B. 不填，who    C. who，who   D. 不填，不填

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I allowed myself to receive. These flowers were __ to me by our local florist(花商）. I had placed an order with him for flowers to be delivered to a close ___overseas. For reasons __ to us, the flowers were never delivered and after many __ with the overseas supplier with no __ , we canceled the ___at last.

My florist called to __ and said he wanted to send me some flowers to __ the mistake. Even if I assured him it wasn’t his __ in my order, he __ he wanted to send me flowers. We went back and forth on this and __ I realized this was something that would make him feel __ and that I should just say thank you and let him __ !

I am always saying allowing ourselves to __. It took me a while here to __ what I said!

Having learnt the story, my friend overseas said perhaps the universe felt I needed the __ more. She made me smile.

Immediately after writing this passage, I received a(n) __ from this friend, telling me she had just received my flowers! In fact, our emails __, because I had sent her a copy of my passage at the same time she sent me her email!

When I called my florist, he told me he would not charge me for the flowers because he was sorry for the __ I had with my order!

Looks like the universe wanted __ of us to have flowers!

1.A. gifted　　 B. sold　　 C. donated　　 D. showed

2.A. relative　　 B. friend　　 C. teacher　　 D. colleague

3.A. impossible　　 B. unfair　　 C. unknown　　 D. obvious

4.A. appointments　　 B. agreements　　 C. challenges　　 D. contacts

5.A. expectation　　 B. suggestion　　 C. discussion　　 D. results

6.A. order　　 B. journey　　 C. invitation　　 D. request

7.A. congratulate　　 B. greet　　 C. apologize　　 D. complain

8.A. get rid of　　 B. make up for　　 C. put up with　　 D. take advantage of

9.A. excuse　　 B. fault　　 C. responsibility　　 D. business

10.A. insisted　　 B. predicted　　 C. realized　　 D. pretended

11.A. finally　　 B. naturally　　 C. immediately　　 D. gradually

12.A. worse　　 B. poorer　　 C. busier　　 D. better

13.A. leave　　 B. go　　 C. give　　 D. fail

14.A. present　　 B. share　　 C. receive　　 D. collect

15.A. reply to　　 B. practice　　 C. correct　　 D. take back

16.A. flowers　　 B. friendship　　 C. money　　 D. appreciations

17.A. gift　　 B. warning　　 C. letter　　 D. email

18.A. were lost　　 B. sank　　 C. were refused　　 D. crossed

19.A. satisfaction　　 B. convenience　　 C. trouble　　 D. sorrow

20.A. either　　 B. both　　 C. all　　 D. none

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阅读理解。

Dear Mr. Wolfson，

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of one of our citizens who I believe should receive some special recognition for dedicated (敬业的) community service. The person I recommend is Elizabeth Samuelson. I believe you know her in your position as volunteer coordinator (协调员)．

I have known Elizabeth for more than 20 years as both a friend and a neighbor. During that time I have seen her work tirelessly on scores of community projects and committees. As far as I know, she has never received any kind of recognition from the community for her work. I believe she should be given some sort of special recognition.

Just last year alone, she worked on at least six different community projects including the Park Renewal Project and the Heritage Homes Fund­Raising Banquet. In addition, she is a weekly driver for the Meals­on­Wheels program and she visits patients in the care unit on a regular basis. Whenever a project or committee needs her, she will put herself into the work wholeheartedly. I'm sure that if you check with a few of your staff members who have been there over the years, they will confirm Elizabeth's community service record and probably be able to add many examples to the few I have given here. By the way, Elizabeth has no idea that I am writing this. She is a humble (谦虚的) person, and if she were aware of it, she would not allow me to send it.

I thought about writing such a letter about her a number of times in the past but just never took action. Then last week, I noticed in the paper that you sponsor (主办) an annual dinner at which dozens of awards are given out to people with much less community service than Elizabeth. In fact, I checked with her and she has never even been invited to that annual event!

I urge you to correct that omission (疏忽) now and take action to see that Elizabeth is properly recognized for her many years of silent but outstanding service to this community.

Sincerely，

Linda Sullivan

1.Linda is Elizabeth's ________.

A．friend and colleague　 　　 B．neighbor and leader

C．neighbor and worker　 　　 D．friend and neighbor

2.From the letter we know that Linda ________ Elizabeth much.

A．depends on　 　　　 　　　　 B．looks down upon

C．ignores　 　　　　　　　 　　　 D．respects

3.According to the letter, Elizabeth ________.

A．wants to be asked to take part in the annual event

B．contributes much to the community

C．has been invited to the annual dinner

D．has been given a lot of honors

4.What can we learn about Mr.Wolfson from the letter?

A．He knows Linda quite well.

B．He is a careless person.

C．He tries something to reward those who have done much community service.

D．He tries his best to find Elizabeth and do something to reward her.

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In an effort to inform our citizens to clear the street snow, the city adopts a snow removal plan.

Routes used by City Emergency Services come first. Secondly, connector streets will be cleared which allow citizens the greatest access to public roads. And thirdly, roads within neighborhoods will be cleared.

Snow removal and ice control will start when:

* Snow accumulates 4 inches or more.

* Weather conditions do not endanger the safety of road crew.

* Snow falls during peak traffic periods of heavy use of main streets.

Snow and ice removal will be delayed or cancelled when:

* There is severe cold, significant wind and limited visibility.

* The snowfall occurs on the weekend or a holiday and is not considered a threat to public safety. In that case, snow and ice removal may take place on the next normal weekday.

* Snow and ice may be left on roadways if melting is obvious.

Your cooperation is requested during snow removal and these suggestions may apply:

* Limit travel during storms. Travel is possible once roads have been cleared or salted by the road crew

* Avoid removing snow from your driveway into the road. Pile the snow in your yard.

* Park your vehicles in your driveways and off the road or walkwalks.

* Keep public sidewalks next to your house clear of snow and ice.

* Be responsible for removing this snow which is thrown by the snow plough(犁) from your driveways. Hopefully, you can understand this inconvenience.

1.When will the snow have to be removed______.

A.If it reaches a certain thickness.

B.If the main streets are not busy.

C.If the snow and ice begin to melt.

D.If extreme weather makes roads dangerous.

2.What should citizens do to cooperate in the snow removal?

A.Help to put the salt on the road.

B.Pile the snow nearby to the road.

C.Throw the snow into the driveways.

D.Clear the sidewalks close to their houses.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.clearance of emergency routes has a priority.

B.Snow and ice must be removed on the weekends.

C.Citizens play the most important tole in snow removal.

D.The poster is to inform citizens of an oncoming heavy snow.

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An“adulting conference” (AC)this week allowed Kentucky high school seniors the chance to learn how to change a tire，how to cook and other basic life skills—things that they may not have learned at home or in classes.A series of photos posted by Bullitt Central High School on social media shows students taking“adulting conference”are learning about personal finances，resumes and other essential skills at the event，which has been widely reported on the local and national news outlets.

“I saw a Facebook post that parents passed around saying they needed a class in high school on taxes and cooking，”AC organizer Hardin told Louisville’s WAVE 3 News.Those skills are taught at school theoretically，she said，but the event gave students a chance to fill in gaps in their knowledge.

Students could choose to attend three workshops out of 11 total options，the school says.The workshops were held in cooperation with numerous community partners.

Some young people have left home and graduated school without having those gaps filled，according to a report this week from CBS New York，which documented a trend of young people seeking outclasses to learn basic life skills.

While attending a cooking class，29-year-old Elena Toumaras told the station she’s struggling with“simple things.”

“I was so used to，when living at home，my mom always cooking，”she told the station.

An“Adulting School”in Portland，Maine，aims to use a new online format to teach the youths skills like conflict resolution，sewing and appreciation for all，the station says.

Students’financial literacy has been of particular concern to some experts，as financial education in schools has stagnated(停滞)in the U.S.，with only 17 states requiring students to take classes in personal finance—a number that hasn’t risen in years.

“The majority of U.S.states are failing our students by declining to offer these fundamental courses which are critical to their financial stability and security later in life.And this will be changed.”Nan J.Morrison，president and CEO of the Council for Economic Education，told CNBC.

1.What do we know about the“adulting conference”?

A. It draws much attention from the media.　　 B. It is not taught at home.

C. It teaches seniors how to be a reporter.　　 D. It is broadcast live to the public.

2.What can we learn from what Christy Hardin said?

A. Only taxes and cooking classes ale demanded.

B. AC helps put what has been learnt into practice.

C. Many parents passed by the AC classroom.

D. The event was organized by.some parents.

3.Why did Elena Toumaras attend a cooking class?

A. To document a trend.　　 B. To struggle with“simple things”.

C. To satisfy her mother.　　 D. To learn basic life skills.

4.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A. Expels will be concerned about finance.

B. Fundamental majors won’t be provided in schools.

C. More financial courses will be offered.

D. More states will decline students’courses.

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Why this otherwise excellent newspaper allows such an article to be printed is ________ me

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