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江苏省常熟中学2017-2018学年高一下学期英语5月调研测试卷
Sorry seems to be the hardest word. So sang Elton John on one of his biggest 1970s hits——but not every public figure seems to find it so tough to let out that powerful five-letter word.
In recent months varieties of public figures, from politicians, to Hollywood actors and You Tube stars have all publicly expressed regrets.
But with floods of regrets on the airwaves, just how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression?
In its purest form, saying sorry should be an “act of regrets, a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to repair it”, says psychologist Geraldine Joaquim.
Made early, a sincere apology can be hugely beneficial and can “relieve the tension and takes the wind out of an accusers sails”, she says.
A need to say sorry can arise in someone's public life and equally at home with their family and friends but, whatever the environment, how well it is received depends on how personalized it feels.
From businesses, governments and organizations, a scripted response will fail to resonate (引起共鸣) as it will not convey empathy (同理心) and sympathy.
Whether online or in person, the timing and choice of language in an apology are decisive factors.
“It is important to show that you understand and sympathize,” says Martin Stone, of PR agency Tank, “It is vital that any business or individual making an apology understands the focus- is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do?” Performed apologies always have a sense of being “acted out, and are often accompanied by too many theatrical gestures. If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for listening clues to see if they are being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. They will provide “humbling (谦卑的) signals”, such as a lowered head, to indicate regrets.
It is also important to avoid irresponsible statements or promises that can't be kept. “Don't say that you'll ensure that this will not happen again if you're not confident it won't. It could come back to bite you,” Stone explains.
Equally, the use of “but” can hugely change the tone of an apology.
As Stone points out. 'I'm sorry but... It sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility. It may be three letters but it can instantly make an apology seem hollow,”
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Does sorry seem to be the most difficult word? | For some, it seems to be a nut to crack while for others, it is just a piece of cake. |
Is it a heartfelt apology? | • There being a storm of regrets on the airwaves, it is hard to make a between a sincere apology or a forced one. • In its purest form, apology means offering regrets, which can be hugely beneficial if early. • A scripted apology from business, governments and organizations doesn't resonate, thus being to convey empathy and sympathy. • Whatever the environment is, the to which an apology is received depends on how personalized it feels. |
How can we make a heartfelt apology? | • you say sorry is one decisive factor. The earlier you say sorry, the sooner the complainant will feel it. • The choice of your language is the other decisive factor. You're not out the apology. You should provide humbling signals to indicate regrets. • Be for the statements or promises you make. Don't say anything that can't be kept. • Never find for your wrong behaviors with “but”. |
Why is setting goals important? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen. Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.
By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It's like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there surely without any wasted time of wrong turns. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?
Winners in life set goals and follow them through. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Goals aren't difficult to set and they aren't difficult to reach.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Like a contract(合同) with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way, you are able to make yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.
A.Because everybody should have a goal in his mind. B.Unsuccessful people usually just let life happen by accident. C.The other driver has no goal, or destination or map. D.It's difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map. E.It's up to you to find out what your goals really are. F.Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. G.Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. |
Time management refers to managing time effectively so that the right time is allocated to the right activity. Time management is essential in every field of life because time is the precious resource one needs to accomplish a task. Every single moment that passes once will never come back again. Time management helps you do your task in time and use your time more productively. It helps you to identify the useless activities which can be avoided and how time can be saved. It helps you allocate proper time for a task and perform the task more efficiently.
A student's daily routine is filled with a lot of activities. Some are related to his studies, some are essential for his life and some are for entertainment or physical fitness. Still some activities have no use and just waste time. Similarly if the number of the activities for entertainment exceeds what is reasonable, they waste the time of a student. These activities include using the internet for chatting, playing games, watching movies or listening to music for hours on end. Such activities are called “distracters” which distract one from one's real purpose.
Games and physical exercise are important for a student because they keep him fit in body and mind but game time should be controlled as it may waste his time.
No one wastes time intentionally. Time is always wasted in an insensible way. That's why a student is aware of it until the days of exams come. So it is better to use the present time more effectively than cry over what you've done in the future.
As for a student, time management compromises various steps. It is not only necessary to allocate time for different subjects but also to identify right time for each such subject. What's more, to identify the distracters which become causes of wastage of time is of significance as well.
Take a pen and sheet. Write down all the activities you do in your daily routine. Calculate how much time you have for your studies other than other activities. Determine how much time a subject can take out of your total study time. See which subject need more time.
Time management
Definition | You manage your time effectively for the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} of giving the right time to the right activity. |
Significance | ●It is essential in every field of life because of the {#blank#}2{#/blank#}of time. ●It helps you do your task in time, use your time more productively, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}wasting time, give proper time to a task and perform the task more effectively. |
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} | ●Identify all the activities in your daily routine and remove{#blank#}5{#/blank#}ones. ●Strictly {#blank#}6{#/blank#}time spent on activities for entertainment. ●Games and physical exercise are helpful to keep you fit physically and{#blank#}7{#/blank#}, but the amount of time spent on them should not exceed what is reasonable. ●Time is always wasted in an insensible way, so take care. ●Manage the present time more effectively in order not to cry over the {#blank#}8{#/blank#}in the future. |
Steps | ● {#blank#}9{#/blank#}all the activities in your daily routine. ● Calculating how much time you need for your studies other than other activities. ● {#blank#}10{#/blank#}time for different subjects. ● Identifying the right time for each subject. |
Most people have some regret that they just can't seem to get rid of. But holding on to regret about the past that can't be changed can have a bad impact on the possibility of a happy future. Regret is a waste of time, emotion and energy. To make sure that your life is a successful one, you need to take action to live in a way that you have no regret holding you back.
Some people make very big decisions with very little consideration at all, and as a result they often regret their decisions. Before choosing a college major, getting married or accepting a job, you must think about all conditions carefully and make a conscious decision rather than a careless one. Big decisions aren't the only ones that require forethought, though. Before you become angry and say something you will regret later, think about what you're going to say.
Some of things will be easy to do and some will be hard, but keep your eyes on the prize of living a successful life without regret, and you'll find that achieving your goals might be easier than you think. But don't just daydream about those goals—make an actual list, written down in black and white, and refer to it now and then to see what you have left to do.
When you're feeling happy and full of energy, taking care of yourself isn't a problem. But in those days when you feel like crawling beneath the bed and never coming out again, you still must take care of yourself. You can do what you want and don't get angry with yourself about your shortcomings. On the contrary, you just admit them and try to change them and move on. Improving your mental health is just as important as taking care of yourself physically.
Keep those who are important to you very close and be sure to let them know how important they are to you. Family, friends, co-workers and people who are as close as your families are your lifelines that you can depend on whenever you need them to help you remember what's important in life. You should make sure of repairing your relationships with your friends if something bad happens.
Last but not least, learn to give yourself some relaxation and not to waste your time regretting things you cannot change. Treat those things properly and move on. Life is hard, but it is precious. Don't waste time regretting the past, or your future will get here before you know it.
Title: Living without regret | ||
Theme | Regret is a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} part of life. What you should do is to take action to make you life a success without regret. | |
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} for getting rid of regret | ▲Regret about the past can greatly {#blank#}3{#/blank#} your possible happy future. ▲Regret wastes time, emotion and energy. | |
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} twice before you act. | ▲ Take everything into careful {#blank#}6{#/blank#} before making decisions or say something. |
{#blank#}7{#/blank#} the things you want to do. | ▲Focus your eyes on the things which will bring you happiness. ▲Put your goals into {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. | |
Take care of yourself. | Make sure that you are in good {#blank#}9{#/blank#} both physically and mentally. | |
Keep close relationships. | Keep close to those who are important to you. | |
Don't care about small things. | Don't regret things that are {#blank#}10{#/blank#} and treasure the present-day life. |
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