Thank You Notes: The Essential Life LessonsTh...

Thank You Notes: The Essential Life Lessons

There is no greater gift for any of us to give our friends and family than the gift of gratitude. 1.Take a quiet moment to think about the blessings of the season and write a thank you note to everyone who made it special for you. There are some life lessons from thank you notes.

2.Even a child can make some lines on paper, help pick out a pretty stamp, and lick the envelope. This helps create a sense of ownership, confidence, and contribution.

Thank you notes strengthen communication skills. Wherever you are, no skill matters more than the ability to communicate clearly and sincerely. It conveys reliability, confidence and thoughtfulness.3.

Thank you notes remind you about what matters.4. But when we write a thank you note we have to locate within ourselves some way to be grateful and find some way to express it. We do not find happiness in what we get. We find happiness in being grateful for what we have.

5. Not, “Thank you for the sweater. It is cool.” but “Thanks for the sweater!” Not, “Thanks for the game,” but “We had a blast playing that game.”

I think you will soon discover that the more thank you notes you send, the more you become aware of how much there is to be grateful for, and how good it feels to let people know you appreciate them.

A.Everyone can write a thank you note.

B.Maybe the gift was thoughtless.

C.And that can begin with thank you notes.

D.Thank you notes must have specific details.

E.There is no other way to convey this message.

F.You can even write to people you do not know.

G.Those are the qualities that inspire people to trust and respect you.

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—It is amazing that you have made a great number of friends.

—Friendship is valuable in our life, and I think a life ______has no friends is like a life without the sun.

A.who B.that C.what D.whose

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Whether you will be a doctor or a police officer in the future, there’s a teacher in your life. They teach you and help you know who you are. Of course, you want to thank them.

Teachers’ Day is the perfect chance for students around the world to thank their teachers. The festival falls on different days in different countries.

In China, Teachers’ Day is on September 10th. But in the US, teachers have a whole week to celebrate. Teacher Appreciation Week is in the first full week of May every year. Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy. Now, they bring gifts with pictures of apples, such as cups, picture frames and teddy bears. Some students also make DIY gifts for their teachers. During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and cakes.

The South Korean Teachers’ Day is on May 15th. Many students offer flowers to their teachers. Another traditional gift is a card. Thousands of students prepare personalized cards and give them to their favorite teachers.

Although different countries have different Teachers’ Days, there’s one day for the whole world to honor teachers. On October 5th of every year, over 100 countries such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers’ Day. UNESCO started the day in 1994. It wants to remind people of the importance of teaching.

Only you can make a card like this one. A fingerprint card is a good gift on Teachers’ Day. You will need: card, pen and colorful ink.

Press your ink-covered finger on a clean card.

Use a pen to make your fingerprint into an animal or a robot.

Write words like “You are a wonderful teacher.” or “Thank you for teaching me.” on the card.

Some thank-you notes for great teachers:

I am lucky to have the best teacher in the world. Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide … You.

You are not only my teacher; you are my friend. I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.

1.According to the passage, apples used to be a good choice of gifts for Teachers’Day because______.

A.students want to wish their teachers good health

B.apples are in season on Teachers’Day

C.students want to wish their teachers success

D.apples are sweet and cheap

2.More than 100 countries celebrate World Teachers’Day on________.

A.May 5th B.May 15th C.October 5th D.September 10th

3.The part of “Only you can make a card like this one” is to tell the readers_______.

A.where to order a beautiful card B.how to make a meaningful DIY card

C.what kind of gift is best for teachers D.how to order a teacher’s card online

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Having proper manners is essential in all aspects of life if you want others to respect you. Here are some of the advantages of having good manners:

Professional manners get positive attention.1.. However, knowing how to do the work isn’t the only thing expected of you. Following the manners rules at work will also help you earn respect and possibly even contribute to promotions and raises.

2.. Show your customers your good manners by speaking to them politely and giving them an opportunity to express their needs, and you are more likely to earn their future business.

Being polite to your friends will keep them calling you.3., they are more likely to include you in activities and events. Treating other people with respect makes them want to be nice back to you. Whether you need help at the grocery store or you have a complaint about a product, showing good manners will make the store employees want to work with you. 4.. Smile at someone, and that just might be the bright spot in his or her day.

Knowing and using proper manners regularly can help with confidence. If you are in the habit of using good manners all the time, which is a sign of respect for others, you won’t have to worry about whether or not you’re doing or saying the right thing. It will come natural to you. 5..

A.Skills on the job are important

B.If you want to make more honest friends

C.Being kind to customers increases sales

D.And then others will respect you more for it

E.Employers are trying to earn much money from their customers

F.When your friends know you care enough to have good manners with them

G.Holding a door for a mom with a baby or an older person can make their day better

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Don't be too concerned about money, because all it will do is distract you from achieving happiness. And the irony is that people think they will be happy when they have money. 1.. If you are happy and you have money, you can use it for happiness. If you are unhappy and you have money, you will use that money for more unhappiness. Because money is simply a neutral force.

Don't misunderstand me: 2.. I am not against anything. Money is a means. Your money will enhance your pattern, whatever it is good or bad.

3.. They are ready, at any moment, to change their pattern, to change their ways, if more money is available somewhere else.

Once the money is there, then suddenly you are no longer yourself; you are ready to change.

This is the way of the worldly man. Remember, I don't call a person worldly because he or she has money. 4.. This applies to people with no money as well-they may simply be poor. Just being poor does not equal to being spiritual; and just being rich does not equal to being a materialist. The materialistic pattern of life is one in which money predominates over everything.

The non-materialistic life is one in which money is just a means: happiness predominates, joy predominates, your own individuality predominates. 5., and you are not distracted.

Then suddenly you will see your life has a meaningful quality to it.

A.I am not against money.

B.However, money has nothing to do with happiness

C.So they attach great importance to money

D.You know who you are and where you are going

E.Money brings great joy to people who pursue it

F.I call them worldly if they change their motives for money

G.But people keep looking for money as if money is going to bring happiness

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“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.

National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity to encourage others to take their first step to becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organisation’s expections. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.

The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.

●Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.

●Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.

●Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.

●Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organisation’s expections.

●Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.

●Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.

Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “…little things can change a person’s life.”

1.Volunteering can help______.

A.make a decision B.make a person’s life better

C.thank other people D.see the world clearly

2.What could be the reason to stop people taking the first step?

A.They don’t have enough time. B.They are prevented by their families.

C.They fear their abilities are shared. D.They don’t expect to become volunteers.

3.Which of the following can help people take the first step?

A.Start out quickly. B.Organize a training meeting.

C.Invite a friend to be with them. D.Join in a group with different values.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.To tell people to make changes in their lives.

B.To encourage people to start their volunteering.

C.How to make great achievements in volunteering.

D.How to keep on volunteering whatever happened.

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Do you want to live another 100 years or more？Some experts say that scientific advances will one day enable humans to last tens of years beyond what is now seen as the natural limit of the human life span.

“I think we are knocking at the door of immortality(永生),”said Michael Zey，a Montclair State University business professor and author of two books on the future. “I think by 2075 we will see it and that's a conservative estimate（保守的估计）.”

At the conference in San Francisco，Donald Louria,a professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark said advances in using genes as well as nano technology（纳米技术）make it likely that humans will live in the future beyond what has been possible in the past. “There is a great push so that people can live from 120 to 180 years,” he said. “Some have suggested that there is no limit and that people could live to 200 or 300 or 500 years.”

However, many scientists who specialize in aging are doubtful about it and say the human body is just not designed to last past about 120 years. Even with healthier lifestyles and less diseases, they say failure of the brain and organs will finally lead all humans to death.

Scientists also differ on what kind of life the super aged might live." It remains to be seen if you pass 120, you know; could you be healthy enough to have good quality of life？" said Leonard Poon，director of the University of Georgia Gerontology Centre." At present people who could get to that point are not in good health at all."

1.By saying “we are knocking at the door of immortality”, what does Michael Zey mean?

A.they believe that there is no limit of living

B.they are sure to find the truth about long living

C.they have got some ideas about living forever

D.they are able to make people live past the present life span

2.What is Donald Louria's attitude towards long living ?

A.people can live from 120 to 180 years

B.it is still doubtful how long humans can live

C.the human body is designed to last past about 120 years

D.it is possible for humans to live longer in the future

3.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refers to?

A.a great push B.the idea of living from 200 to 300 years

C.the idea of living beyond the present life span D.the conservative estimate

4.What would be the best title for this text？

A.Living Longer or Not B.Science，Technology and Long Living

C.Healthy Lifestyle and Long Living D.No Limit for Human Life

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We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?

Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).

Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.

After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.

I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.

A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.

If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Anxiety greatly influenced the author.

B.Anxiety encouraged the author to change.

C.The author couldn’t deal with the college life.

D.The author had no idea what to do.

2.In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.

A.means you are failing as a person

B.you’re brave enough to solve your problems

C.can make others think wrongly about you

D.can be quite unnecessary and helpful

3.After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?

A.She became more positive and confident.

B.She became too frightened of her own life.

C.She became worried about her anxiety.

D.She realized college was her worst enemy.

4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To tell us how to think positively.

B.To show it is OK to be imperfect.

C.To help us know better about therapy.

D.To share her college life with us.

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? Truth be told, no one has the right to judge you. People can't feel what you are going through；they aren't living YOUR life. So forget what they say about you, 1..

Follow your own unique path and work on your goals, Every new day is a chance to change your life. Work hard for what you believe, and remember realistic goals are the key to success, People know success is directly connected with daily action. 2..

Adjust your goals and dreams as life changes. A great deal of pain in life comes from having a specific dream that you've fallen in love with, and when it doesn't work out exactly as planned, you become angry that you now have to pursue a different path,3., but it provides plenty of opportunities to make dreams come true, Just don't forget that sometimes taking a positive step forward requires you to slightly adjust your dreams, or plan new ones.

4.. When you are feeling down or dealing with failure,don't be ashamed. There's nothing to be ashamed of. You are going through a difficult time, and you are still pushing forward. That's something to be proud of. Let everyone know that today you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday, and you will keep your head high and keep on smiling.5.The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them. Don’t cry over the past, but cry to get over the past. Don’t smile to hide the pain, but smile to heal the pain. Don't think of all the sadness in the world, but think of all the beauty that still remains around you.

A.Life is unpredictable

B.Fight through your failures

C.Focus on how you feel about yourself

D.Every day of your life is a page of your history

E.Doing small things brings them closer to their dreams

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---Have you ever been here before?

---No. this is the first time that I ________to the Great Wall.

A   comes   B   have been   C  came  D had been

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