One summer vacation in my college, my roommate Ted asked to me to work on his father’s farm in Argentina. The idea was exciting. Then I had second thoughts. I had never been far from New England, and I had been homesick my first few weeks at college. What about the language? The more I thought about it, the more the idea worried me.
Finally, I turned down the invitation. Then I realized I had turned down something I wanted to do because I was scared and felt depressed(沮丧). That experience taught me a valuable lesson and I developed a rule for myself: do what makes you anxious(焦虑); don’t do what makes you depressed.
In my senior year, I wanted to be a writer. But my professor wanted me to teach. I hesitated. The idea of writing was much scarier than spending a summer in Argentina. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.
Giving up writing really depressed me. Then I learned another lesson. To avoid the depression meant having to bear much worry and concern.
When I first began writing articles, I often interviewed big names. Before each interview I would get butterflies in the stomach. One of them was the great composer Duke Ellington. On the stage and on television, he seemed very confident. Then I learned Ellington still got stage fright(害怕). If Ellington still had anxiety attacks, how could I avoid them? I went on doing those frightening interviews. Little by little, I was even looking forward to the interviews. Where were those butterflies?
In truth, they were still there, but fewer of them. I had learned from a process psychologists(心理学家) call “extinction”. If you put an individual in an anxious situation often, finally there isn’t anything to be worried about, which brings me to a conclusion: you’ll never get rid of anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it.
The point is that the new, the different, is definitely scary. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
1.We can infer from the passage that the author________.
A.finds it difficult to make decision
B.has found out what causes anxiety
C.was encouraged by Duke Ellington’s stage fright
D.no longer feels anxious about new experiences
2.What does the word “extinction” in Paragraph 6 means?
A.a person’s loss of confidence little by little
B.the natural development of a child’s abilities
C.the inborn ability to avoid anxious situations
D.the process of losing fear by keeping facing anxiety
3.Which of the following opinions does the writer probably accept?
A.Anxiety can be a positive drive
B.Hesitation leads to depression.
C.Avoiding anxiety reduces depression.
D.Depression is a signal that one is growing up.
4.What's the best title for the passage?
A.Confidence: Key to Success
B.Anxiety: Challenge by Another Name
C.Depression: A Psychological Appearance
D.Success: A Trip Through Anxiety and Depression
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One summer vacation in my college, my roommate Ted asked to me to work on his father’s farm in Argentina. The idea was exciting. Then I had second thoughts. I had never been far from New England, and I had been homesick my first few weeks at college. What about the language? The more I thought about it, the more the idea worried me.
Finally, I turned down the invitation. Then I realized I had turned down something I wanted to do because I was scared and felt depressed(沮丧). That experience taught me a valuable lesson and I developed a rule for myself: do what makes you anxious(焦虑); don’t do what makes you depressed.
In my senior year, I wanted to be a writer. But my professor wanted me to teach. I hesitated. The idea of writing was much scarier than spending a summer in Argentina. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.
Giving up writing really depressed me. Then I learned another lesson. To avoid the depression meant having to bear much worry and concern.
When I first began writing articles, I often interviewed big names. Before each interview I would get butterflies in the stomach. One of them was the great composer Duke Ellington. On the stage and on television, he seemed very confident. Then I learned Ellington still got stage fright(害怕). If Ellington still had anxiety attacks, how could I avoid them? I went on doing those frightening interviews. Little by little, I was even looking forward to the interviews. Where were those butterflies?
In truth, they were still there, but fewer of them. I had learned from a process psychologists(心理学家) call “extinction”. If you put an individual in an anxious situation often, finally there isn’t anything to be worried about, which brings me to a conclusion: you’ll never get rid of anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it.
The point is that the new, the different, is definitely scary. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
1.We can infer from the passage that the author________.
A.finds it difficult to make decision
B.has found out what causes anxiety
C.was encouraged by Duke Ellington’s stage fright
D.no longer feels anxious about new experiences
2.What does the word “extinction” in Paragraph 6 means?
A.a person’s loss of confidence little by little
B.the natural development of a child’s abilities
C.the inborn ability to avoid anxious situations
D.the process of losing fear by keeping facing anxiety
3.Which of the following opinions does the writer probably accept?
A.Anxiety can be a positive drive
B.Hesitation leads to depression.
C.Avoiding anxiety reduces depression.
D.Depression is a signal that one is growing up.
4.What's the best title for the passage?
A.Confidence: Key to Success
B.Anxiety: Challenge by Another Name
C.Depression: A Psychological Appearance
D.Success: A Trip Through Anxiety and Depression
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Before my first summer vacation at college, my roommate Ted asked me to work with him on his father’s farm in Argentina. The idea of spending two months in Argentina was exciting. But I was afraid of it. I had never been far from New England. What would it be like in a strange country? What about the language? The more I thought about it, the more the idea worried me.
In the end I turned down the invitation. As soon as Ted asked somebody else to go, I began kicking myself. I had turned down something I wanted to do because I was afraid, and had ended up feeling depressed (沮丧的) . That unhappy summer taught me a valuable lesson out of which I developed a rule for myself: do what makes you worried; don’t do what makes you depressed.
At the end of my senior year, I began to think about becoming a writer. But my professor was telling me to aim at teaching. I hesitated (犹豫). The idea of trying to live by writing was a lot scarier than spending a summer in Argentina. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.
Giving up on what I really wanted to do depressed me. Right then I learned another lesson. To avoid that kind of depression meant having to bear a certain amount of worry and concern.
When I first began writing articles, I was frequently required to interview big names. Before each interview I would get anxieties (焦虑) in the mind and my hands would shake. One person I particularly admired was the great composer Duke Ellington. On the stage and on television, he seemed the very model of confidence. Then I learned Ellington still got stage fright and had anxiety attacks. I went on doing those frightening interviews. Then I realized that I was even looking forward to the interviews. What had happened to those anxieties?
Well, in truth, the anxieties were still there, but there were fewer of them. I had benefited from a process of overcoming them. If you put an individual in an anxious situation often enough, he will eventually learn that there isn’t anything to be worried about. This brings me to a conclusion: you’ll never get rid of anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it. The point is that the new, the different, is definitely scary (可怕的). But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
1.What does the phrase “turned down” mean in the second paragraph?
A. To say “No” to his roommate. B. To say in a low voice.
C. To put away the invitation. D. To take the invitation.
2.We can infer from the passage that the writer________.
A. finds it difficult to make decision
B. has found out what causes anxiety
C. was inspired (受启发的) by Duke Ellington’s stage fright
D. no longer feels anxious about new experiences
3.Which of the following opinions does the writer probably accept?
A. Hesitation leads to depression.
B. Anxiety can be a positive drive.
C. Avoiding anxiety reduces depression.
D. Depression is a signal that one is growing up.
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Time flies. My summer vacation ended in the blink (眨眼)of an eye, _______ one thing is still in my mind. From July 10 to 30, 1 worked as a volunteer at a _________ . I experienced the life of being a panda keeper.
My work included cleaning the pandas' home, feeding the pandas and making food for them. The panda I _______ was named Huanhuan. When I went to feed him, he would stand on his two back legs and wait for the _______ . He would quickly pick up the food as soon as I brought _______ to him. Can you guess what would happen next? Huanhuan would lie down and begin to _______ . I could hear him crunching (嘎吱作响地咀嚼)on his food and _______ him twisting (扭动)his body around like a dancer. It was really cute. This was one of the most interesting things I saw when I worked there.
When I fed Huanhuan, I touched his fur (毛).Most people think that panda's fur would be soft. But actually, panda's fur is very hard. I _______ like I was touching needles (针).I looked at his teeth, too — they were big and scary. No wonder the panda keepers told us that pandas are not only cute, but also _______ .
I worked hard and I lost weight during that time. This experience lets me know that it is not __________ to be a panda keeper.
1.A.so B.or C.but D.and
2.A.zoo B.park C.pool D.cinema
3.A.waited for B.thought of C.worried about D.looked after
4.A.bed B.food C.table D.basket
5.A.me B.us C.it D.them
6.A.eat B.sleep C.dance D.sing
7.A.see B.get C.stop D.imagine
8.A.wore B.felt C.smelt D.learnt
9.A.lazy B.funny C.strong D.dangerous
10.A.boring B.exciting C.easy D.difficult
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—I’m going to spend my summer vacation with my parents in Hainan Island
— ! And remember to send me a postcard.
A. What a pity B. That’s all right C. It’s a pleasure D. Have a nice time
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–I am going to spend my summer vacation with my parents in Singapore.
--__________. And remember to send me a postcard.
A. It’s a pleasure B. Have a nice time C. That’s all right.
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My name is Oliver. I’m a British boy. In the middle of my summer vacation, my family and I flew to visit my grandma in Maine, a state about 3,000 miles away from Los Angeles. The town she lives in is small and pretty with many local boutique shops ( 精品店). Her house is right on a lake, and we went swimming and kayaking ( 划皮划艇) with her in the water. I loved jumping off a small bridge and diving ( 跳水) into the water. Paulinka, my grandma’s dog always followed us when we went swimming. It would join in the fun and jump in the water as well.
Maine is on the east coast and near the Atlantic Ocean, so we ate fish and chips and lobsters ( 龙虾) very often. Sometimes, my grandma and her friends took us on a boat to catch lobsters. In her little hidden town, the whole family usually go to walk in nature, lay under the stars and most importantly, they live a happy and quiet life.
I am looking forward to the winter vacation because my grandma is going to come over and stay with us for some time. I am sure my house will light up while she is here.
1.Where does Oliver’s grandma live?
A.In Los Angeles. B.In Maine.
C.In London. D.In Paris.
2.Who always followed Oliver and his grandma when they went swimming?
A.His grandma’s dog. B.His father.
C.His aunts. D.His mother.
3.What did Oliver and his grandma do on a boat?
A.They sang and danced. B.They learned to surf.
C.They draw the sea. D.They caught lobsters.
4.How do the people feel in my grandma’s little town?
A.Happy. B.Tired. C.Bored. D.Worried.
5.Why will the writer’s house light up?
A.Because it will be sunny. B.Because his family will move.
C.Because his grandma will stay with them. D.Because he will go to Maine again.
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In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor (辅导员)at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, "No, I really don't want to do this." I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldn't be right to force him, either. Actually, the boy didn't need a close talk but a friend.
At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when 1 saw the boy under the tree sitting alone. I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boy's name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attention to the boy and spend time with him when they could.
The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise. 1 found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls. I couldn't believe it was the same person.
In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommy's mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and killed. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said: “'Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.”
At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own “boy under the tree”.
1. Before the writer came to the high school summer camp,he was a (n) _______.
A. instructor B. camper C. student D. reporter
2. How many times did the writer invite the boy to join in the activities?
A. Once B. Twice C. Three times D. Many times
3.Which is the correct order about the story?
①The boy danced joyfully with two girls.
②The boy went back to school and made new friends.
③The boy refused to join in the activities.
④The boy's mother made a phone call to the writer.
A. ①②③④ B.②③①④
C.③①②④ D.④③②①
4.From Paragraph 4,we can infer (推断)that Tommy's mother was very_______to the writer.
A. thankful B. helpful C. faithful D. harmful
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In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor (辅导员)at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, "No, I really don't want to do this." I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldn't be right to force him, either. Actually, the boy didn't need a close talk but a friend.
At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when 1 saw the boy under the tree sitting alone. I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boy's name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attention to the boy and spend time with him when they could.
The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise. 1 found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls. I couldn't believe it was the same person.
In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommy's mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and killed. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said: “'Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.”
At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own “boy under the tree”.
1. Before the writer came to the high school summer camp,he was a (n) _______.
A. instructor B. camper C. student D. reporter
2. How many times did the writer invite the boy to join in the activities?
A. Once B. Twice C. Three times D. Many times
3.Which is the correct order about the story?
①The boy danced joyfully with two girls.
②The boy went back to school and made new friends.
③The boy refused to join in the activities.
④The boy's mother made a phone call to the writer.
A. ①②③④ B.②③①④
C.③①②④ D.④③②①
4.From Paragraph 4,we can infer (推断)that Tommy's mother was very_______to the writer.
A. thankful B. helpful C. faithful D. harmful
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During this summer vacation, I went to work in a restaurant so that I could increase (增加)my social experience. Although it was only one______ , I made many friends there.
On the first day, I found there were so many people in the restaurant. At the beginning, I just felt I was a little useless because I did not ______ what to do. Other waiters all looked very _______and were busy working with smiling faces. At that time, a strong boy came up to me and ______me how to work.
During supper, the boy who helped me sat by my side and said to me, "My name is Paul.This afternoon your performance was______ , and I think you should call me 'teacher'." I said, "Thank you for _____ me, and I think we can be friends. Do you think so?"
The first day ended. I was so_______ that I fell asleep as soon as I lay down on the bed.
As the days went by, I was used to the life there.
One day, I made a mistake while I was workingl The boss got so_______ with me that I was very scared. This time, a little boy named Eric walked up to me and said, "Don't be scared! Just be more _____ next time!” Thank you very much," I said. After that, we also became friends.
A month flew by, and I must ______ there, for I had to go back to school. ______ my friends all came to say goodbye to me. I would______ everyone's name, John, Eric, Paul and so on. At that moment, my tears could not help running ______ my cheeks (脸颊).
I must thank all my friends. They are ______ and helpful. And they made me learn much knowledge and have some_______ of working in the restaurant.
Wherever I am, I will be thinking of them, for they are my good friends.
1.A. day B. week C. month D. year
2.A. want B. forget C. tell D. know
3.A. comfotable B. fine C. happy D. strange
4.A. answered B. taught C. asked D. wanted
5.A. excellent B. cheerful C. natural D. honest
6.A. helping B. telling C. calling D. showing
7.A. excited B. sad C. nervous D. tired
8.A. satisfied B. angry C. happy D. worried
9.A. careful B. patient C. modest D. relaxed
10.A. sit B. go C. get D. leave
11.A. So B. Yet C. Or D. But
12.A. say B. remember C. describe D. greet
13.A. up B. down C. across D. round
14.A. friendly B. polite C. excited D. practical
15.A. places B. clubs C. environments D. experiences
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My parents and I are agreement. We all plan to visit Hong Kong next summer vacation.
A. on B. in C. over D. of
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