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广东省潮州市潮安区雅博学校2021届九年级上学期英语第一次月考试卷(含听力音频)
I know Catherine who is smart, educated and interesting. But I avoid her because she never1 complaining! For years, I fought against my feelings, because I really like and admire her, but I've found I just can't be her friend. Her world is full of "buts…" The trip would have been nice, but the drive was too long. The food was good, but the light of the restaurant was too2 . The hotel was too hot, the bed hurt her back and the room service was too slow. Her complaints were3 changing me. Months ago, my best friend Daisy was listening to me complaining about Catherine4 she just became really angry. "Either break up with her, or leave me alone." She shouted at me, "I'm tired of 5your complaining." Her honesty surprised me, and I began to keep myself away from Catherine. Later, I did6 her.
Now I try to remain happy and positive about life, and find friends of the same. There's been scientific research lately. It shows that people who find7 to be thankful for their life are actually happier, and I believe that is true. Endless complaining seems to control your life if you let it come into your brain. And too much complaining will actually make your life8 .
Some people take "gratitude(感激之情) walks" every day, where they9 their life in a positive way. By developing a grateful attitude, you can be turned away from what's troubling you, and 10 what makes you happy. Then you will have a beautiful life.
When was the last time you gave or received a hug(拥抱)? Do your parents hug you before you go to school? In Western countries, it is quite common to greet close friends or relatives with a hug.
You might hug your teammates after winning a basketball game. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Friends who haven't seen each other for a long time will usually hug each other when meeting.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} After coming to China, I've noticed that the Chinese seem unwilling(不愿意)to hug.
My Chinese friends tell me that hugging is considered to be very intimate (亲密的) in their culture. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Chinese people don't usually hug in public. But people's attitudes towards hugging can also change.
I remember watching a video story about a "hugging party" that was held in shanghai.. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} The Chinese who took part in the party looked uncomfortable. However, after the party, several of them changed their minds. They found that hugging didn't have to be embarrassing and could actually be quite nice.So next time you see your parents, give them a hug and see how it makes you feel.
A. Of course, people in different countries have different opinions when it comes to hugging. B. If one of your friends is having a bad day, you can hug him or her to cheer him or her up. C. A local artist held the party, invited strangers and asked them to hug each other. D. It usually only happens between people who are really close to each other like couples. |
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