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浙江外研版2018-2019学年初中英语七年级下册期中测试卷(含听力音频)
Stop reading for a minute and think about what you see when you look up at the sky on a clear night. You probably see many stars(星星). Long long ago, farmers watch some stars to know when to plant their crops. Travellers did so to find their way in the dark. Today stars are still important to some people.
Scientists find that most stars are very big. In fact some stars are so far away that it would take millions of years to get to them even by spaceship.
Another thing we know today about stars is that some are made up of(由……组成) hot gases. The gases are so hot that they send out light. If you watch a star carefully, you may notice that it twinkles(闪烁) sometimes. As you may understand, light from a star must shine through the air before you can see the star. Air is always moving, it makes light from the star move back and forth. When the light moves, it makes the star twinkle. Stars also have different colours. The colours of a star depend on how hot it is. To our surprise, the cool stars are red and the hottest stars are white.
Many people connect gratitude(感谢) with saying "thank you" to someone who helped us, making it a short act of appreciation. According to Robert Emmons, a leading researcher, gratitude is an emotion that can result in long-lasting positivity(积极性). {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Gratitude is good for your health.
Through his research, Emmons found that grateful people reported feeling healthier and happier, both mentally and physically. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} In the workplace, employees who are shown that they are appreciated are healthier and more productive by 50 percent.
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Gratitude is a selfless act. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being considerate to others' opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better person.
Gratitude makes us more self-aware.
Working in an ever-developing, fast-paced society, we are surrounded by ambitious people who are always struggling for more and better. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It starts by paying attention to what's now going on in your life, and that's true self-awareness is the key to being successful.
Gratitude helps us build strong relationship.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationship, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create long-lasting connections.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Taking the time to thank people for their work and kindness — whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier and more self-aware.
A. Specially, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren't. B. Gratitude builds understanding. C. The old saying goes "It's never too late to say you're sorry", but the same is true of gratitude. D. All in all, we feel and express our gratitude in different ways. E. Gratitude makes you reflect(反思) in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. F. Here are a few benefits of being grateful. |
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