Struggling to Let Go of My College-Student Da...

Struggling to Let Go of My College-Student Daughter

When I sent my daughter, Emma, off for her freshman year of college a few years ago, I was sad down to my bones.

Indeed, this is the season when countless articles are published recommending helicopter parents to stop hovering (盘旋) so much. _________ based on Emma’s college schedule “helicopter children” may be more _________.

The first one out of my _________ has come fluttering back home nearly every month of the year. In the meantime, _________ keeps our children connected far more than I was with my _________ in the late 70s. I used to call home once a week from a pay phone. Emma calls, texts or e-mails me almost every day.

Given all this, missing Emma seems kind of _________; I’ve never really gotten the chance. So why, then, have I still felt that I’ve experienced a great _________?

All Summer long _________ Emma left that first year, I cried _________—at everything. I took Emma out for countless mother-daughter breakfasts, lunches, coffees and walks.

At the same time, I was unusually __________. In my eyes, Emma had spent the weeks going out with her friends too much, not working enough and __________ not spending enough time with me!

Although it’s taken quite a while to __________ what was happening, I now understand that my unhappiness and anxiety are not a(n) __________ of how much time Emma and I spend together.

__________ how often she comes home, Emma is now gone in a far grander sense. She is well on the road to __________, and from this, she will never __________.

I know full well that this is completely __________. And I take pride and joy in seeing Emma make her way so confidently and capably. She’s going to be fine and we will always remain __________.

Nonetheless, Emma’s going to college has __________ the passing of something that I cherished—her childhood and my __________ to her as a child—and I can’t help being a little sad about that.

1.A.So B.But C.And D.Or

2.A.ambiguous B.formal C.accurate D.dull

3.A.nest B.favour C.way D.head

4.A.love B.technology C.respect D.responsibility

5.A.classmates B.teachers C.colleagues D.parents

6.A.addictive B.accessible C.absurd D.adorable

7.A.insight B.loss C.shift D.belief

8.A.after B.before C.since D.beyond

9.A.openly B.angrily C.loudly D.constantly

10.A.critical B.punctual C.economical D.practical

11.A.certainly B.exactly C.probably D.gradually

12.A.reject B.neglect C.dismiss D.realize

13.A.composition B.collection C.application D.reflection

14.A.Apart from B.Instead of C.Regardless of D.According to

15.A.innocence B.adulthood C.happiness D.success

16.A.return B.respond C.regret D.recover

17.A.apparent B.excellent C.unique D.normal

18.A.close B.guilty C.distant D.indifferent

19.A.contradicted B.defined C.signaled D.recalled

20.A.complaint B.cruelty C.relationship D.disappointment

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I got a guitar for my birthday, and since then I have been struggling. It’s kind of sad. To be honest, it is 　　 how many problems are caused by such little things in the life of a teenager .It has awakened another side of myself 　 　 me. And it couldn’t have happened at a worse time.

I’m a senior, I’m going to 　　 soon and I know what college I’m going to. And now I have to deal with this little voice in my head constantly 　　 me that I’m going to be a rock star, not a scientist.

A few weeks ago I was given the 　　 simple task of writing a short story. I sat down to 　　 a beautiful work of fiction that would 　　 my teacher and classmates. To be honest, this is an area I generally feel very 　　 in. I really enjoy it and such writing tasks used to take the 　　 amount of time.

So I was 　　 to write my story, and across the room lay my beautiful birthday present. “Once upon a time,” I wrote. Then I stopped, 　　 in my chair, and stared for a moment at the 　　 . Its dark red paint was 　　 and I could see my reflection in its perfect surface. And then my reflection started dancing and singing. I wasn’t 　　 , but it sure was. I’d follow its 　　 . So I seized my guitar and plucked (拨动) a string. I sat rocking with my guitar until late 　　 the night. I was sure I was preparing for the 　　 much more efficiently now that I wasn’t spending time writing stories.

Needless to say, no story was written, and many 　　 arose in my mind. Since then, I have constantly asked, “Am I 　　 for not wanting to do my work anymore?” More importantly, 　　 , I’ve learned I really am going to be a rock star.

1.A．interesting　 B．exciting　　 C．disappointing　 D．surprising

2.A．within　 B．with　　　　　 C．before　　 D．beyond

3.A．work　　 B．write　　 C．graduate　　 D．retire

4.A．teaching　 B．advising　　 C．reminding　　 D．fooling

5.A．actually　 B．seemingly　　 C．obviously　　 D．partly

6.A．plan　　 B．create　　 C．carry　　 D．continue

7.A．frustrate　 B．amuse　　 C．astonish　　 D．admire

8.A．happy　 B．rich　　 C．fortunate　　 D．strong

9.A．least　　 B.　 most　　 C.　 largest　　 D．best

10.A．trying　 B．helping　　 C．refusing　　 D．learning

11.A．seated　 B．edited　　 C．turned　　 D．digested

12.A．paper　　 B．instrument　　 C．floor　　 D．desk

13.A．running　 B．shining　　 C．deepening　　 D．fading

14.A．playing　 B．dreaming　　 C．moving　　 D．repeating

15.A．lead　　 B．music　　 C．speed　　 D．rule

16.A．of　　 B．at　　 C．for　　 D．into

17.A．university　 B．life　　　 C．future　　 D．exam

18.A．doubts　 B．fears　　 C．discussions　 D．problems

19.A．curious　 B．clever　　 C．normal　　 D．alone

20.A．therefore　 B．though　　 C．otherwise　　 D．even

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

---Let’s go to the cinema this Sunday morning.

---I’d love to, but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.

A. will work 　　　　 B. have worked

C. will be working D. was working

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

How about going to the cinema with me tonight?

---I’ll ask my parents if they ____ me go.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible — and it can be surprisingly 1.(benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, research 2.(show) that people who forgive can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep. “People who forgive show 3.(little) anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people 4.(feel) more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something 5. gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for an 6.(apologize). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things 7. same way. So if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.”

Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean 8.(accept) the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things 9. the other person’s perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to 10. (you) from that person’s point of view.

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When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 36  to your physical and 37   health.

"People who forgive 38  less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness," says Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., 39  of Forgive for Good. "So it can help 40  on the .wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune system and 41  people to feel more vital."

So how do you start the forgiveness? Try 42  these steps:

Calm yourself. To defuse (缓解) your 43  and try a simple stress-management technique.

"Take a couple of breaths and think of 44  that gives you pleasure: a 45  scene in nature, someone you love," Luskin says.

Don't 46  an apology. "Many times the person who hurt you has no 47  of apologizing," Luskin says. "They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same 48  . So if you wait for people to apologize ,you could be waiting a(n) 49  long time. "Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean 50  to the person who upsets you.

Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying your 51  gives power to the person who caused you pain. " 52  of focusing on your hurt feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness 53  you," Luskin says.

Try to see things from the other person's perspective (立场；视角). If you empathize (有同感) with that person, you may 54  that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear even love.

Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. Research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better 55  and better sleep patterns. Don't forget to forgive yourself. "For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge," Luskin says.

"But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it. "

高三英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible --- and it can be surprisingly1.(benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, research 2.(show) that people who forgive can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep. “People who forgive show3.(little) anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people 4.(feel) more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something 5.gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for an 6. (apologize). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things in7.same way. So if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.”

Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean8.(accept) the action of the person who upsets you. 9., learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to10.(you) from that person’s point of view.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

STRANGERS parties go wild these days. The main idea of them is to never let the people know who their matches are until the last minute. These are some popular practices that are storming the world’s youth on this V-day.

Speed dating

It’s exactly what the name implies. Complete with a timer, a whistle and 50 willing singles, speed dating is not the traditional dinner and a movie type of first date. Singles pay US $35 for three minutes with more than two dozen future dates. They ask questions and try to get to know each other. At the sound of a whistle, they do the same thing all over again―25 times in all.

Lock and key party

Women are given a lock and men are given a key, upon arriving at the party. Each key and lock has several matches. One can hunt for his/her later-to-be sweetheart in various groups, and try out the key or lock. Each time a lock and key match the pair are entered into a ballot (票数） for top prizes!

Dinner in the dark

Waiters wearing night vision glasses guide the guests through the pitch-black dining room. They are seated at the table and familiarized with the wine glass and plate. Food is handled with the fingers. People will not see the food they are eating or the guests at their table until the dessert course. At that moment, dining partners will appear.

Message party

Have A Cocktail, Leave A Message! When you arrive, you get a tag with a number and a pad of post-it notes. If you see someone you like, write a message on the message board. But wait… You’ve got a message… Go and collect it! You can make new friends and win lots of gifts. The more messages you leave on the bulletin board, the more chances you have of winning prizes.

1.What do you think the similarities of these parties are?

A. All the parties have very strict rules for their members.

B. If you want to go to any of the parties, you have to buy a ticket.

C. All the parties are aimed at strangers who want to be lovers.

D. All the parties are suitable not only for the young but for the old.

2.In which party does a participant have to be careful with the time?

A. Speed dating.          B. Lock and key party.

C. Dinner in the dark.    D. Message party.

3.If you go to the Dinner in the dark, ____________.

A. you have to wear night vision glasses

B. you have to eat with your hands

C. guests eat all the courses in the darkness

D. your dining partners will help you choose the food

4. How many of the parties offer gifts or prizes?

A. 1.                  B. 2.        C. 3.                             D. 4.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

STRANGERS parties go wild these days. The main idea of them is to never let the people know who their matches are until the last minute. These are some popular practices that are storming the world’s youth on this V-day.

Speed dating

It’s exactly what the name implies. Complete with a timer, a whistle and 50 willing singles, speed dating is not the traditional dinner and a movie type of first date. Singles pay US $35 for three minutes with more than two dozen future dates. They ask questions and try to get to know each other. At the sound of a whistle, they do the same thing all over again―25 times in all.

Lock and key party

Women are given a lock and men are given a key, upon arriving at the party. Each key and lock has several matches. One can hunt for his/her later-to-be sweetheart in various groups, and try out the key or lock. Each time a lock and key match the pair are entered into a ballot (票数） for top prizes!

Dinner in the dark

Waiters wearing night vision glasses guide the guests through the pitch-black dining room. They are seated at the table and familiarized with the wine glass and plate. Food is handled with the fingers. People will not see the food they are eating or the guests at their table until the dessert course. At that moment, dining partners will appear.

Message party

Have A Cocktail, Leave A Message! When you arrive, you get a tag with a number and a pad of post-it notes. If you see someone you like, write a message on the message board. But wait… You’ve got a message… Go and collect it! You can make new friends and win lots of gifts. The more messages you leave on the bulletin board, the more chances you have of winning prizes.

1.What do you think the similarities of these parties are?

A. All the parties have very strict rules for their members.

B. If you want to go to any of the parties, you have to buy a ticket.

C. All the parties are aimed at strangers who want to be lovers.

D. All the parties are suitable not only for the young but for the old.

2. In which party does a participant have to be careful with the time?

A. Speed dating.                             B. Lock and key party.

C. Dinner in the dark.                       D. Message party.

3.If you go to the Dinner in the dark, ________.

A. you have to wear night vision glasses

B. you have to eat with your hands

C. guests eat all the courses in the darkness

D. your dining partners will help you choose the food

4. How many of the parties offer gifts or prizes?

A. 1.                  B. 2. C. 3.               D. 4.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

STRANGERS parties go wild these days. The main idea of them is to never let the people know who their matches are until the last minute. These are some popular practices that are storming the world’s youth on this V-day.

Speed dating

It’s exactly what the name implies. Complete with a timer, a whistle and 50 willing singles, speed dating is not the traditional dinner and a movie type of first date. Singles pay US $35 for three minutes with more than two dozen future dates. They ask questions and try to get to know each other. At the sound of a whistle, they do the same thing all over again―25 times in all.

Lock and key party

Women are given a lock and men are given a key, upon arriving at the party. Each key and lock has several matches. One can hunt for his/her later-to-be sweetheart in various groups, and try out the key or lock. Each time a lock and key match the pair are entered into a ballot (票数） for top prizes!

Dinner in the dark

Waiters wearing night vision glasses guide the guests through the pitch-black dining room. They are seated at the table and familiarized with the wine glass and plate. Food is handled with the fingers. People will not see the food they are eating or the guests at their table until the dessert course. At that moment, dining partners will appear.

Message party

Have A Cocktail, Leave A Message! When you arrive, you get a tag with a number and a pad of post-it notes. If you see someone you like, write a message on the message board. But wait… You’ve got a message… Go and collect it! You can make new friends and win lots of gifts. The more messages you leave on the bulletin board, the more chances you have of winning prizes.

1.What do you think the similarities of these parties are?

A. All the parties have very strict rules for their members.

B. If you want to go to any of the parties, you have to buy a ticket.

C. All the parties are aimed at strangers who want to be lovers.

D. All the parties are suitable not only for the young but for the old.

2.In which party does a participant have to be careful with the time?

A. Speed dating.                          B. Lock and key party.

C. Dinner in the dark.                    D. Message party.

3.If you go to the Dinner in the dark, ____________.

A. you have to wear night vision glasses

B. you have to eat with your hands

C. guests eat all the courses in the darkness

D. your dining partners will help you choose the food

4. How many of the parties offer gifts or prizes?

A. 1.                  B. 2.              C. 3.              D. 4.

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