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外研（新标准）版2019-2020学年初中英语八年级上册Module 9 自主检测
Is the world too crowded? Well, that's a hard question to answer. It's a matter of perspective(视角). In Montana, you might drive for a mile in any direction and not see another human being. In Macao, about 50, 000 people live in every square mile!
What is true is that the world's population doesn't stay the same. It has been increasing at a very fast rate. That's in part because in each generation(代) there are more people who would like to have children than those in the last generation.
Five hundred years ago, the population of the world was about 425 million. Right now it is doubling every 40 years. That means, if this rate of growth continues, when you are a parent, there will be twice as many people on the earth as there are now. Wow! That's a lot of people! Soon the world's population will probably reach 8 billion. Some people worry about that! But there is a lot of disagreement about the view that how many people on the earth equals(相当于) too many people. But everyone agrees that the more people there are, the more resources the world needs to feed, store and take care of, and the more need there is to think carefully about how we live and use the earth's resources.
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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