This achievement _ our hope that a rapid economic growth doesn't always come at the expense of mother nature.A. remindsB. reapsC. rekindlesD. retreats

Positive thinking is a lot more than blind faith. And its power over people's lives is fantastic. Optimists (乐观主义者) get along better than pessimists (悲观主义者) in almost every aspect of life, often achieving more and enjoying greater social success. Optimistic people are also less likely to get depressed and physical ills, says psychology lecturer Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. Psychologists believe that optimism and pessimism are habits we learn as children, and that our parents are our role models. When a water pipe broke and flooded your new home, did your father sigh, "Why did I pick such a terrible house?" Or did he declare, "Our contract guaranteed everything would be in perfect condition, so I'll get the builder to fix the pipe and make good the damage?" "Optimism is a habitual way of explaining failures to yourself," Seligman says. The pessimist believes bad events stem from permanent conditions and good events from temporary ones. The optimist, however, attributes failure to temporary causes and favorable situations to enduring causes. The pessimist allows a disappointment in one area of his life to spread the rest. Say he's laid off from work. He not only feels bad about losing his job, but also starts to worry that his marriage is in trouble and his children are out of control. The optimist doesn't let one setback affect his whole life. "So at the moment I don't have a job," he thinks, "but my wife and I are still close, and my kids are doing well at school." When things go wrong, pessimists blame themselves. If another driver dents (弄凹) your parked car, you chide yourself for parking in a "stupid" spot. The optimist considers it as an accident or looks for a new approach—"Next time I'll park where there are fewer cars." Luckily, learned habits can be unlearned. The latest research shows that optimism is a skill anyone can master. Here's advice to help you think positively. Firstly, challenge negative thoughts. "Think of failure as the result of a faulty strategy, not some character weakness," recommends Seligman. Secondly, acknowledge past successes. Taking pride in your accomplishments builds a sense of self-worth. Finally, set goals. Choose those goals wisely and be sure they're your own.1. What does the example of "a broken pipe" in Paragraph 2 show?A) Good habits are important to shape one's personality.B) Parents' behaviors influence children's personality. C) Living conditions affect family members' mood.D) Parents should teach children to solve problems by law.2. What does the word "chide" (Para. 3) most probably mean in the passage?A) Adjust.B) Blame. C) Explain.D) Complain.3. What conclusion can we draw from Paragraph 3?A) Pessimists are more likely to be laid off from work.B) Pessimists are more likely to suffer from troublesome marriage.C) Optimists are more likely to separate their work from their life.D) Optimists are more likely to believe that failures won't last long. 4. Psychologists seem to think that optimism and pessimism are ________.A) habits that people learn from their fathersB) essential qualities that people are born withC) skills that people can manage to acquire or abandon D) certain ways of thinking that strike people sometimes5. Which of the following is NOT advice given to cure pessimism?A) Building self-confidence.B) Setting practical goals.C) Overcoming character weaknesses. D) Having positive self-evaluation.

A) influenced E) psychological I) feeling M) mentallyB) pulling F) foundation J) relationships N) rebuildC) adequate G) lowered K) pushing O) appropriateD) strain H) function L) resetThose aching knees, stiff shoulder, and pain in your lower back are sending you a clear message: Doing the same workout too frequently can lead to overuse injury, according to Mayo Clinic. You're likely 111 your body too hard and not giving it enough time to recover, which can112 the muscles and joints. Don't see rest days as being lazy, but as giving your body the chance to replenish (补充能量) and113 itself.It can be hard to tell how much exercise is too much, but one of major signs is a decrease in performance. Without 114 time for your body to recover, hormone levels change, which can cause a breakdown of muscle. “This can lead to weakness of muscle 115decline in physical performance, and even increased risk of injuries,"says personal trainer Jessica Matthews, MS. If you'renot116 quite like yourself-— you have increased anxiety, decreased concentration, increased irritability, and 117self-esteem—it's time to re-evaluate your exercise regimen. “Although physical activity can and should be fun and enjoyable, over-exercising can lead to 118 burnout, causing a motivation problem and dissatisfaction with exercise,"says Matthews.Working out shouldn't get in the way of your 119 or your social life, and if you skip quality time with people you care about to hit the gym, it might be a time to step back and find the 120 balance.

The living conditions on the deserted island were really hard; they had so much __________.A. to put upB. to put up withC. to put up forD. to put up to错误率为14.2900009%

83. The west regions have been __________ since the new policy was carried out.A. flourishingB. mushroomingC. flushingD. flooding

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69. The young couple were __________ with emotion at the birth of their first baby.A. entertainingB. overflowingC. temptingD. resisting

他很少提高嗓门和别人说话，从来没有和祖母吵过架，也从来没有违背过祖母的意愿。(rarely; defy)Rarely did he raise his voice to anyone, and never did he argue with his grandmother or defy her wishes.

6. Getting Along with Parents Nearly all children have, from time to time, had trouble getting along with their parents. They know their parents love them and have done much for them, but they find it hard to communicate or obey their parents' rules. They often argue with each other and are not as loving as they know they should be. Arguments such as these, as well as other kinds of family conflicts, can be resolved by following the simple principles of communication, respect, and consideration. The most important element of any relationship is good communication. When parents make a rule for their child, they will usually explain the reason for the rule. For example, "I don't want you to be out after 10 o'clock at night because I don't think it's safe." Perhaps the child disagrees with this rule. The child should communicate by expressing his or her opinion politely. Talking through a disagreement can often help parents and children understand each other. Sometimes after discussing the problem, a compromise can be made. Then, respect is important. Even if a child disagrees with the final decision of the parent, he or she should still show love and respect in word, action, and attitude. Often, the child becomes angry or complains when he does not get his way. Children who want to be treated like adults should act in a responsible and trustworthy manner. Third, it is important to consider the needs and rights of the other person. Caring for others requires resisting pride and selfishness. If a child helps with housework and thanks his parents often, the parents will appreciate it, and their relationship might be better. These principles can be applied to any relationship. A person who communicates well and shows respect and consideration should have little trouble in relationships with parents or others. 判断: Some children find it hard to communicate with their parents or obey their rules.

Despite his dislike of Robin, John would always ______ him when other boys attack him at the school.A. stand up for B. live up to C. put up with D. make up for

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