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天津市滨海新区2018-2019学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
What sort of pet shall we have? For some people, there is no problem with this 1.They have had pets before and2what they want and what is needed. To others, especially those who are not used to3their homes and living with pets, the answer requires some4.
Dogs and cats are by far the most5pets. They play a larger part in family life and children6have contacts(接触)with them.
Generally, a dog is the most7for people, but it is also the most demanding (费心的).It needs training and regular exercise.
Perhaps a cat would be more suitable. Cats will8less. Neither do you9to take it for its daily exercise. Cats need care, but they are less demanding and less expensive to10than dogs.
You must remember the life span(寿命)of the animal you want to keep. Dogs and cats often11for 12 to 15 years or longer, by which time your12may have left home, so are you happy to keep the pet to the13of its days?
14a dog or a cat is not suitable for you, then perhaps a bird? Some children may15rabbits, mice or some fish. All need daily16and cleaning.
17that the person who will do the most of the work and who must accept the18for that pet is YOU. Every year thousands of pets are put to19not because they are ill, or old, or because they have done anything20,but because the novelty(新鲜感)has worn off(消失).Think about it carefully.
Starting a club of some kind at school can be difficult. But with a good idea, some active friends, and the right knowledge, you can pull it off. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Decide whether you really want to start a club. Once you have strong enough support from your friends and fellow students, you're ready to go.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Find an advisor for your club. Pick someone who will help you organize events for your club.
Find a place. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you want to do this, talk to your headteacher to apply (申请) for a classroom.
Decide when to meet. Decide how often your club should meet, and then pick a convenient time and day when most club members will be free.
Advertise your club at school. Make bright, colorful informative posters (海报) that will attract attention. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.
Plan volunteering events. You can decide on events yourself, or hold a meeting to get your club's opinion. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
Have fun. What's the point of having a club if it's no fun? Don't take yourself too seriously and be sure to have a sense of humor.
A. Get support. B. Read on to learn how. C. Know the purpose of setting up a club. D. Most clubs meet in classrooms after school. E. Professors from other schools can be invited to deliver a lecture. F. Either way, be sure to hold fun events that everyone can take part in. G. You can also ask your headmaster if you can make a small presentation in public. |
The Failed New Year's Resolution: Three Tips to Get on Track
January is officially over, and many people are taking stock of their progress towards New Year's resolutions. The fact is that you probably haven't kept up with them as much as you hoped. But that's not your fault. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} . If you feel like you have already failed, here are three tips before you let go.
Practice self-compassion
Many people talk to themselves in harsh ways when struggling with new habits, believing self-criticism will help them reach their goals. Research shows, however, that the opposite is true. Self-compassion is more effective for personal improvement, especially when facing failure. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}_ , try to be kind and gentle with yourself, just as you would with a loved one.
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Resolutions are often phrased as definitive goals. I will exercise daily. I will kick desserts. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} . But setting all-or-nothing goals can lead to all-or-nothing decisions that one gives up when faced with challenges. In contrast, intentions focus more on your values than specific actions. For example, the resolution "I will exercise daily" may become an intention of "I want to move my body because it feels good." This approach allows for more flexibility when unexpected stress arises.
Solve problems by overcoming barriers
If you are struggling to maintain your desired habits, there are evidence-based techniques available to help you. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} . This involves identifying the specific barriers that lead to your quitting something that you want to do. Perhaps you keep forgetting the new habit, or perhaps you don't understand how to do it. Whatever it is, identify the barrier and cope with it specifically.
A. Set all-or-nothing goals B. Change your resolutions into intentions C. One such skill is called missing links analysis D. Setting specific behavioral goals can be effective E. If you're persuaded to give up on your resolutions F. Old habits tend to die hard, and new habits tend to die easy G. When you are upset about yourself for not keeping resolutions |
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