Ways to get your laughter backThrough all my ...

Ways to get your laughter back

Through all my school years, laughter was part of my life. My best friend and I came up with a name for the “really good” laughs. We called them Belly Rolls. That may sound silly, but it is the truth. However, after I realized I had “lost” my laughter, the first thing I thought of was how silly I was going to look and sound. 1. . This is how you do it.

2. . It will be a forced laugh. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, if you can’t laugh by yourself and be comfortable, it’s even harder to laugh in a social situation when you think people are judging you.

Watch only funny programs on TV and at the movies. Be very selective of what you watch.

3. . If you cannot give up those programs absolutely, then watch only half an hour of them a day. Give yourself a fighting chance and make it a point to bring laughter into your life.

Invite your friends and family to make it funny! Don’t wait too long before you start laughing socially. Ask someone close to you to point out the fun in life. Maybe they can promise to tell a joke to you every day or sit with you during a half-hour situation comedy. 4..

While driving, go over your day and remember everything funny. 5.. Not only will this help you laugh more, but it will keep you feeling happy. If you are spending all your time remembering the good times you had for the day, it doesn’t leave much time to think over negativity!

A.Use this time in a positive way.

B.Look in a mirror and laugh.

C.If you haven’t truly laughed for a long time, you have to Fake It until you Make It.

D.In our busy world, laughter seems to have been lost along the way.

E.If you’re a heavy watcher of news programs and political stations, it’s hard to feel happy.

F.One easy way to find laughter is to go to funny movies or watch them on TV.

G.Laughter is so much more fun when you’re with someone else.

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Dear Madam,

Welcome back to school. My child is so happy to be in your class this year. We know you care so much about your students. I want to tell you a little bit about my child. Although he really loves to learn, he is somewhat anxious about being back in school again.

My child is thought to be gifted and that has brought some unexpected challenges to him and our family. To many people, being gifted means he will do very well in school, but that hasn’t always been true for him. He is just a kid thinking differently, and he sometimes struggles in school. Last year, school wasn’t easy for him for a few reasons.

He may be ahead a few grade levels in some subjects, but not in all subjects. He just doesn’t do better in all areas all the time. And although he may seem older than his years, he doesn’t always behave like you would think he should. I’m sure you know how gifted children can be emotionally immature –that is exactly my kid.

Also, he can be really intense in class when you are teaching one of his favorite topics. He may raise his hand often and constantly talk about what he thinks about it. I’ll apologize in advance because he will also likely challenge you on information or facts which he feels are not quite right especially when it’s a topic he is hooked on. He is not being impolite and he isn’t just being a know-it-all, or a show-off, he is really just very excited to be learning about a subject he feels strong about. He just gets carried away!

Last year, he was teased about looking like a know-it-all in school by some of his classmates, which hurts him A LOT. Being teased is part of his fear of going back to school. He fears being called a show-off at school and he feels like he doesn’t fit in. His teacher said he often kept to himself and chose to work alone. I know as a teacher, you are incredibly busy, but could you keep an eye out for anyone teasing him or if he seems to be keeping to himself too much?

Lastly, his therapist（理疗师） mentioned that because of the teasing and maybe because he was bored last year in school, he is showing signs of becoming an underachiever. Please let me know if his grades start slipping.

Thank you for taking the time to read and understand about my child .Don’t hesitate to call or email me if there are any problems with him at school. Believe me, we know very well how sensitive, emotional and intense he can be.

I hope you have a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,

Mom of a Gifted Child

1.From the passage, we learn that the author’s son　　　　　　　　 .

A.fails to get along well with classmates B.has fallen behind the other students

C.has lost interest in learning D.is rude to the teachers

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?．

A.He has been taken away from school. B.He is too excited to control himself.

C.He is so absorbed in observing. D.He has been overpraised.

3.How does the author feel about her child?

A.Annoyed. B.Proud.

C.Pleased. D.Worried.

4.Why does the author write the letter?

A.To ask the teacher to reduce children’s burden.

B.To call on the school to stop school teasing.

C.To suggest that his child has special needs.

D.To explain how gifted her child is.

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Do you hate to get your hands dirty? When I see my 10-year-old son______the dirty plates　 in the sink or my 8 year-old daughter cringing(畏缩) at the wet sand clinging(黏住) to her hands, I am reminded of a time when I was ______to get my hands a little dirty.

My parents owned a 500-acre _______in Montana when I was young.I’d often come home from school to find a/an _______lamb or a calf being bottle-fed in the basement.One exceptionally cold day, I was the ______ sheep with my mother in the ranch when she spied a ewe(母羊)　　 _____.The poor thing was trying to ______ her baby lamb and needed our help.My mother calmly held the ewe’s head and _______me to grab hold of the two protruding(突出的) legs.

I hesitated, and must have had quite a look of ______ on my young face.The slimy little things were ______ not something I wanted to touch.But I worked up my _______and wrapped my fingers around them.I can still recall the feel of ______ the delicate legs and their sharp little hooves(蹄子) as of it happened yesterday.

My heart beat in fear and excitement as I ______ with all my strength.The lamb was delivered with an outpouring, and I’d never seen ______ so beautiful.I was no ______ to see ranch animals being born, but to have a hand ______ it was something I cherished then and will cherish forever.

Looking back, I’m so glad that I didn’t _______to get my hands dirty.______ I had, the miraculous moment and the precious memory would have been lost.These days I try to instill(灌输) that life lesson into my own ______ .Sometimes you need to get your hands a little dirty to experience something ______ and pure.

1.A. throwing　　 B. wasting　　 C. washing　　 D. avoiding

2.A. unwilling　　 B. willing　　 C. thrilled　　 D. content

3.A. garden　　 B. ranch　　 C. yard　　 D. field

4.A. newborn　　 B. energetic　　 C. strong　　 D. fierce

5.A. watching over　　 B. spying on　　 C. checking on　　 D. picking out

6.A. in peace　　 B. in silence　　 C. in operation　　 D. in trouble

7.A. raise　　 B. bear　　 C. feed　　 D. hug

8.A. requested　　 B. commanded　　 C. instructed　　 D. guided

9.A. panic　　 B. anxiety　　 C. delight　　 D. excitement

10.A. almost　　 B. possibly　　 C. definitely　　 D. approximately

11.A. affection　　 B. patience　　 C. confidence　　 D. courage

12.A. unbearable　　 B. unexpected　　 C. unfortunate　　 D. uncomfortable

13.A. dragged　　 B. rolled　　 C. pushed　　 D. pulled

14.A. nothing　　 B. anything　　 C. something　　 D. everything

15.A. stranger　　 B. specialist　　 C. reporter　　 D. acquaintance

16.A. in　　 B. on　　 C. over　　 D. at

17.A. hesitate　　 B. tend　　 C. refuse　　 D. bother

18.A. Even if　　 B. When　　 C. Unless　　 D. If

19.A. relatives　　 B. children　　 C. friends　　 D. colleagues

20.A. embarrassing　　 B. confusing　　 C. entertaining　　 D. amazing

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we’re hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.

One cost-cutting proposal（advice） is to allow college students to get a bachelor’ s degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there’s a question: Would the quality of undergraduate(本科生)education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a “three-year degree” model.

I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum(课程) any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits(学分). In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly “throw out” one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist(oppose) “diluting(稀释)” the quality of the education they offer.

In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior(更胜一筹) to a quality three-year education. A college education requires enough time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it’ s not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns(实习生)in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.

1.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. most American universities are against the “three-year degree” model

B. many famous US universities are considering adopting the “three-year degree” model

C. professors are willing to accept the “three-year degree” model

D. the “three-year degree” model can make college learning more efficient

2.In most US universities，________.

A. college students are offered the co-op program

B. electives’ credits make up one quarter of the required credits

C. all students are required to finish four-year education before graduation

D. some excellent students can graduate ahead of time

3.We can infer that________.

A. the author is a college professor

B. the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to afford

C. the author considers the university education quality very important

D. the author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students

4.The first paragraph serves as a(n)________．

A. explanation　　 B. definition

C. introduction　　　 D. comment

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5 Ways to Get Work Done

As the day draws to a close,are you having trouble finishing your work? You don't need to end up with a sense of failure.In the hours left,the following ways can help you get things done to have a sense of achievement.

1.Trick yourself.

1..So,try this: add something to your to-do-list that takes only 30 seconds to finish.Feeling a bit inspired? Then use as short a deadline to deal with another.Or focus on something by giving yourself only five minutes,and then work as long as you can.

2.Take lots of breaks.

Find yourself checking your cellphone or reading the Internet?2..Have some breaks,and you'll be able to face your work again with delight.

3.Use rewards.

One-hundred more words on this report,and you can have a cup of coffee.One more phone call,and you can check your personal email.3..

4.4..

Most of us spend too much of our day sitting.It's bad for our health and bad for our concentration.Take a walk or do some jumping in a free meeting room—anything to get you refreshed and your brain working again.

5.Work as a team.

When you have a big project deadline coming up,you can even keep a meeting room and work in the same place.5.,but also you'll feel more connected to your co-workers while doing it.

A.Get physical exercise

B.Don't feel guilty

C.Do things energetically

D.Not only will you get more done

E.Rewards are wonderful motivators

F.Endless work makes us busy and tired every day

G.A feeling of having made progress will inspire you

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Ways to Improve Your Luck

Some people have all the luck!Or does it just seem that way？Why did your co-worker get that big promotion while you were overlooked？Why do some of us seem to experience these lucky things more than others and how can you improve your luck？1.

What You Tell Yourself Matters!

Do you know that people who are lucky tell themselves they're lucky？Has your own self-talk been filled with less-than-lucky talk？Do you say things like："I'm just not a lucky person."or "Good things never happen to me?" 2.They say things like---"This setback is only temporary．I know things will turn around．"or"Things have a way of working out for me．"

Expect and Acknowledge Your Good Luck．

3. Research suggests keeping a "good luck journal" helps people become even luckier．Did someone bring you coffee at work today？Did you find a random quarter on the street？Did your husband or wife do something nice for you today？Did your child get a good grade at school？Write them down! 4. Begin to notice all the good that comes to you．

Do Something New and Different．

Make contact with people．Take risks．People who try new things are much more open to luck and good fortune than those who don't．This doesn't mean you have to quit your job or take up skydiving! It could be as simple as starting a conversation with a stranger，taking a class in an unfamiliar subject, learning some words and phrases in a foreign language，or trying a new ethnic restaurant．5. And this greater openness can help promote chance opportunities in their lives．

A．You probably have many more lucky things happening in your life than you think．

B．Lucky people generally expect good fortune．

C．All of these things count．

D．You will never forget your lucky friends．

E．Here are ideas that researchers tell us about luck．

F．A lucky person generally receive good fortune in the future．

G．Lucky people score much higher on openness than unlucky people．

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Top 5 Ways to Build a Wonderful Life

Live below your means(收入).

We all want to buy that new piece of technology, or take out a loan(贷款) for the expensive car we can’t afford. It might feel great at the time but spending too much hurts a lot later on.

Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can. 1. Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run.

Put your money to work.

2. Good investments(投资) can be the difference between retiring in your 40’s or in your 60’s. If a person in their 20’s invests 20% of their income, the interest(利息) they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40’s. They could retire without a drop in income!

Educate yourself.

To be happy we need continuous growth. 3.　 This doesn’t mean you need to get a doctor’s degree or spend 2 hours every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.

4.

Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don’t forget about them. Without the people you care about you’ll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you are.

Work towards a dream.

Even if your life isn’t perfect, you can always build towards a goal. If you aren’t building towards something, you’ll probably stagnating(停滞). 5.

We can’t control everything about lives, but working towards a goal lays the basis for future success. No matter what your dream is, get out there and start doing something.

A. Take care of others.

B. Education builds over time.

C. Develop lasting personal relationships.

D. The best way to grow is life-long education.

E. The best way to avoid this is working towards a goal.

F. Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness and security.

G. Saving is great, but to make the most of your money, you need to put it to work.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

There are many ways to keep kids of all ages physically fit besides sports.

If your child is a natural athlete or ___1____ lover, he or she is probably already active and __2___ easy to get moving. But if, like me, you are the parent of a junior sofa potato, complete with a(n) __3____ controller in one hand and a bag of potato chips in the other, you know what it is like to have your ___4__ to go outside to play met with, at best, silence or at worst, cry and ___5___.

If logic, threats and lectures on health don’t work, turn to __6___: trick him or her into liking by making it into fun. __7____ enjoyment, not pressure or physical fitness or anything that seems to be “good for you”. That is where the dancing and nature walks ___8____. Health experts say that the answer to the question, “Which type of exercise is best for my child?” is “Whichever one he or she likes best.” It doesn’t have to be swimming or soccer or gymnastics. ____9___ play, especially with the rest of the family, will ___10___ the body’s requirements for regular aerobic movement (有氧运动) just well, and won’t ever seem like exercising.

___11____, if nature is an interest, walk vigorously around finding every leaf, insect, and _12___ print in the park. If rock radio is the station of choice, ___13____ to the music. Get the family members playing catch, touch football together. Organize a(n) __14____ science group to walk around your neighborhood and pick your rubbish. Make every trip to the pool an excuse for playing games in the water together.

Remember that the goal is to set a pattern for lifelong fitness. And if you don’t make it _15___, kids are never going to keep it up.

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Ways to have a happy school life

Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?

Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. 　 1.　 Join in lots of activities. Go round the school with a big smile.

Expect to work. School is not a holiday camp. If you are not working, you are wasting your time at school, Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable.

Keep fit. If you do not eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class, 　 2.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. 3.　 If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front. You cannot finish a race if you rest all the time.

4.　 Everyone will fail in some tests, lose some matches and have bad days. Don't make small problems seem very big and important.

Set study targets.　 　 5.　　 　　 Try to make progress bit by bit. Think of small targets: "I will speak in class four times this week." or "I will get two more marks this week."

Follow my advice, and have a happy school life!

A. If your last grade was a D, work for a C.

B. We are expected to get a perfect score.

C. Play some sports to keep your body strong.

D. Don't be too disappointed if things sometimes go badly.

E. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects.

F. Do not say you will do things tomorrow.

G. No pains, no gains.

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Last year, my school organized table tennis competition for all fourth-year students. I had never played on a proper table tennis court ago, or against such good players. In the first match I was against Wang Peng, who uses a special bat to hit the balls really hard. It came over the net so fast that he hardly saw it. I never stopped running and jumping, and soon I was out of my breath and had very little energy leaving. 1 was sure if Wang Peng would easily beat me, but then, sudden, he stopped. He received an injury to his right ankle, but he needed treatment from the school nurse. I won!

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