Life is full of unexpected (始料不及的) moments. Whether these moments are surprising or challenging, we all need to face them bravely.
Here are four simple ways.
Take a deep breath
Breathing exercise can help relax us in both mind and body. We can breathe deeply through our noses, then blow slowly through our mouths.
Be creative
If we fail to express ourselves, we can turn to artistic outlets (艺术表现途径).
Do some reading
We can get good advice through reading.
Practise positive (积极的) self-talk
If we often practise negative (负面的) self-talk, we will think negatively about ourselves.
Shall we try these ways when we face the unexpected moments?
| A．Good books are good friends. |
| B．For example, we can colour, paint, or keep diaries. |
| C．So we’d better talk to ourselves in a positive way. |
| D．This can be a great way to help us feel calm. |
| E．Then, how can we students face these properly? |
Last week, I finally managed to ask my parents to buy me a new football shirt for the school match. I was very excited and wore it to the training before the match, but I wished I hadn’t done that! My new shirt was torn (破损的) after the training!
As I walked home worriedly, I saw a shop sign: All Kinds Of Repairs. I went inside at once. An old man came up to me and said cheerfully, “Welcome! This is a repair shop!”
“But...what I need is a tailor to deal with my football shirt.”
To my surprise, he took the shirt from me, put on glasses and sat down on the sofa with my shirt in his hands. “I guess you are a striker (前锋),” he smiled. How could he know? The man gave me a wink (眼色) and said, “See the picture on the wall? That was me 30 years ago.”
I couldn’t believe my eyes! He was Orhan, the famous footballer on the city team years ago!
I told him I was playing for the school team and I had been his fan for years. I told him everything, my dream, my practice and even my dad’s words.“Dad thinks I should be a doctor.” I lowered my head.
“Follow your dream, choose a job that you love and carry on.” The man smiled at me. He patted (轻拍) on my shoulder and put the shirt which he had repaired in my bag.
Today I have become a footballer and I still keep the shirt in my closet.
1．What was the new football shirt for?| A．For the football match. |
| B．For the football training. |
| C．For the writer’s birthday. |
| A．To visit the old man. |
| B．To repair his football shirt. |
| C．To buy a new football shirt. |
| A．He didn’t like the writer. |
| B．He used to be a footballer. |
| C．He couldn’t repair the football shirt. |
| A．Excited. | B．Worried. | C．Encouraged. |
| A．An Unforgettable Meet |
| B．A New Football Shirt |
| C．A popular Footballer |
Three mascots (吉祥物) welcoming everyone to join in the event. They are known as “Memories of Jiangnan”, and it’s from a famous line by Tang Dynasty poet, Bai Juyi: “When I recall Jiangnan, Hangzhou brings back most of my memories.” Here is some information about these three robot mascots.
Congcong
| It is a yellow robot. Its name is from the Cong jade pendant of the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (良渚古城遗址出土的玉琮). It stands as a symbol of China’s 5000-year-old history. It’s also a symbol of the earth and harvest. |
Lianlian
| It takes green as its main color. It is a reflection of West Lake (西湖). As a symbol of life and nature, its name is from the green leaves in the lake. |
Chenchen
| It’s blue. And it characterizes the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (京杭大运河). Its name is from the Gongchen Bridge, with a history of over 400 years. It’s a symbol of science and technology. |
| A．Robots. | B．Bridges. | C．Leaves. |
| A．Congcong. | B．Lianlian. | C．Chenchen. |
| A．5000 years. | B．4000 years. | C．Over 400 years. |
| A．Beijing. | B．Guangzhou. | C．Hangzhou. |
| Poster One BEFORE THE EXAM Have your ID card ready. Listen to the instructions. Arrive 10 minutes before the exam. | Poster Two Doors close 5 minutes before the exam begins. Show your students’ ID card to the examiner when you enter the room. No phones or books allowed. |
| Poster Three IN THE EXAM Mobile phones must be turned off and put away. ID card must be seen on the desk. No talking. No food or drinks in the exam room. | Poster Four Follow the examiner’s instructions. If you have a question, raise your hand. No mobile phones, books or bags in the exam. Please use a blue or black pen. |
| A．ID card | B．phone | C．books |
| A．5 minutes | B．10 minutes | C．15 minutes |
| A．Please use a blue or black phone. |
| B．ID card must be put into the desk. |
| C．Phones must be turned off. |
阅读是英语学习的重要途径。请你结合下面图示信息，以“How reading improves my English”为题，根据写作要求，用英语写一篇短文，向学校校刊的英语专栏投稿。
How reading improves my English
Reading plays an important role in my English learning. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
September 1st is the perfect day to pick up a pen and paper and write a letter to someone because it’s World Letter Writing Day. The holiday is created to keep the art of letter writing alive in our digital age (数字时代).
For a long time, letter writing was the primary means of long-distance communication. However, the appearance of modern means of communication, such as e-mails and text messages, has made letter writing a less popular activity. Few people would like to take the time to sit down and write a letter.
Even though the new technologies have provided us with much faster ways to communicate, letter writing is still important for a number of reasons. Writing a letter to someone shows them that you really care about them, because you took the time and effort to do something people seldom do these days. Handwriting is also an important skill you shouldn’t lose, because writing by hand stimulates (刺激) your brain in a different way than typing and improves your language processing and reading skills. Another reason is that writing a letter forces you to really think about what you’re writing. Far too often, we hurriedly send texts and e-mails without really thinking about the influence our words have on the receiver. With a handwritten letter, you are forced to be more careful with the words you choose.
So, how do we celebrate this day? The best way is to write a letter to someone. It could be a friend or relative who lives miles away, or someone you have lost touch with over time. Of course, you can also just read some famous letters. Whatever you do, please know that letter writing is still worthwhile.
1．When is World Letter Writing Day?《2023年双十一消费行为报告》显示，近6成年轻人热衷于购买国货，这届年轻人对国货有明显青睐，国潮热不仅体现在国货购买上，还体现在越来越多的年轻人十分热衷于传承中国传统文化上。在书法篆刻，绘画，戏剧，服装，建筑，烹饪，刺绣等众多领域都有着大批对中华传统文化感兴趣的年轻人，他们用有趣，潮流的方式传达着对传统文化的热爱。请你根据以下要点提示，以“How to Pass Down Chinese Culture”为题，写一篇英语短文。
How to Pass Down Chinese Culture
It is reported that 360,000 tons of the textiles (纺织品) thrown away in the UK every year
The result led to an activity called Second Hand September. The activity encourages more people
Pack up the clothes you don’t want or like and ask your friends. They are
Give your old clothes a new life. For example, turn
Lisa has always been overweight. She wanted to lose weight, not just because she wanted to
But now things are quite different. Last month her classmates were preparing for the School
Soon after the play, Lisa became the
Now Lisa doesn’t worry about being fat any more. She believes in the English saying “Every dog has its day.”
1．| A．perform | B．look | C．notice |
| A．easy | B．hard | C．wrong |
| A．softer | B．smaller | C．stronger |
| A．treated | B．called | C．forced |
| A．honorable | B．right | C．unfair |
| A．sometimes | B．never | C．often |
| A．hardly | B．nearly | C．instead |
| A．Science | B．Art | C．Sports |
| A．accepted | B．refused | C．agreed |
| A．actor | B．star | C．leader |
It may be difficult to start high school. Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous. But don’t worry, because you are not alone.
It’s easier said than done. But try to take a deep breath and find your voice. Don’t be afraid to approach (接近) people. Introduce yourself and start a conversation about something you have in common. Sit in the middle of the classroom with as many new friends around you as possible.
Join clubs.
Take part in after-class activities that interest you. Try to make friends in the clubs. If you don’t join anything, you will be just going to class and then going home.
Stay clean.
Be respectful (尊重的) of people’s differences.
Everyone has his or her own opinion of the world.
| A．No one likes a bad smell that could knock someone over. |
| B．Being in a club makes you more social. |
| C．Forget your fear and just talk to someone. |
| D．And everyone believes in different things. |
| E．You are going to school with a group of students of your age. |
Technology is changing to suit people’s needs. Of course, technology has also made life more complicated (复杂的) and some may say, led to bad effects. However, it is obvious that technology has made life better than before.
There’s no doubt that technology has improved the standards of living. Machines can now do the heavier work which human beings find very difficult to do. Industrialization (工业化) has brought about large production, people can get goods at a cheaper price, too. Technology has made every aspect (方面) of life more convenient: computers have made work in the office more efficient and transport systems have made travel cheaper and even more enjoyable.
Technology has also improved the quality of social life. The communication technology has brought the world closer, whether for business or for personal relationships.
Yet, even though it is true that life has improved with technology, life has also become more complicated as technology becomes more common in our lives. The use of the Internet has changed the way we communicate, socialize and do business, and thus exposed us to risks. As more business deals take place online, there is an increase in cybercrime (网络犯罪). And stolen data has become a huge problem for businesses and banks. Cyberbullying (网络欺凌) is also becoming more widespread today.
Still, technology has given us the means to a better life that was unimaginable. To say that technology does not make life better or even makes life worse is a totally wrong conclusion. There are also creative ways to solve the problems that technology has brought about, such as using laws and technology itself to solve the very problems it brings about. For example, some countries have introduced laws that control the use of online information to ensure personal safety is protected.
1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?| A．Machines can increase people’s heavier work. |
| B．Technology can make different aspects of life more convenient. |
| C．Technology can solve all the difficult problems in life. |
| A．Technology has brought more problems than convenience to human. |
| B．Machines will take the place of human beings in the future. |
| C．Laws can be made to protect personal safety on the Internet. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．Can We Protect Ourselves with Technology? |
| B．Can Technology Change the Way We Work? |
| C．Has Technology Made Life Better? |
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