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上海市徐汇区2018-2019学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
Direction: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of digital technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be 1. Solitude can be hard to discover once it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have 2 our culture.
The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) 3 as we've known it. People have become so 4 in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted even if they'd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only from our5, but from our mobile phones as well.
Most developed nations have become 6 on digital technology simply because they've grown accustomed to it, and at this point not 7 it would make them an outsider. 8, many jobs and careers require people to be 9. From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a 10 to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times. I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who really wants it. Computers can be 11 and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many 12. Travelers have ended up 13 on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. However, they can also make people feel 14 and forced to answer unwanted calls or turn to unwanted texts.
Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society 15 across generations. Some find today's technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyone's view on the subject, it's hard to imagine what life would be like without daily advancements in technology.
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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