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山东省济南市历城区第二中学2017-2018学年高一上学期英语10月月考试卷
A high school history teacher once told us. “If you make one close friend in school, you will be most fortunate. A true friend is someone who stays with you for life.”1teaches that he was right. Good friendship is just not easily2.
It is possible that we simply do not stay in one place long enough for3friendship to4. However, there can be5disagreement on the need for each of us to think carefully about the kind of friendship we want.
To most of us, friendships are considered very important, but we need to have it clear in our6what kinds of friendship we want. Are they to be close or7at arm's length? Do we want to 8ourselves or do we want to walk on the surface? For some people, many friendships on the surface are 9enough—and that' s all right. But at some point we need to10that our expectations are the same as our friends' expectations. The sharing of11experience 12 our tears as well as our dark dreams is the surest way to deepen friendships. But it 13be undertaken(进行) slowly and carried on only if there are14of interest and action in return.
What are some of the15of friendship? The greatest is the attraction to expect too much too soon. Deep relationships16time. Another “major difficulty" is the selfishness to think one “possesses" the other, including his time and attention. Similarly, friendships17actions in return. In18words, you must give as much as you take. Finally there is a question of taking care of. Unless you spend19time together, talking on the phone, writing letters, doing things together, friendships will die 20
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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