Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. turn B. eagerly C. concerned D. particularly E. growing F. changed G. produced H. international I. popular J. called |
There have been a lot of changes in American eating habits in the last ten years. One is the ____ awareness of the nutritional value of food. Another is an increasing interest in a variety of __
__ foods. Since about 1970, Americans have been more and more __
__ about health. They have begun to notice the ingredients(配料) in what they eat.
When they select food in the supermarket, they ____ the package over to read the labels carefully. They prefer to eat food that is __
__ without unnecessary chemicals and often choose fruits and vegetables grown without poisons used to kill insects. A small group of Americans, __
__ vegetarians, has decided not to eat meat. They choose a complete diet from other kinds of food because they think that meat products are not good for health.
Also more and more Americans have become interested in food from other countries. They have been going out to international restaurants and ____ trying unfamiliar dishes. Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, and Greek cooking as well as many other recipes(食谱)are all __
__ these days in the United States. People to say that Americans ate uninteresting, unhealthy food, but this has __
__ in the last ten years.
We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Fears, even the most basic ones, can totally destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy fortunes. Fear can destroy relationships. Fear, if left unchecked, can destroy our lives. Fear is one of the many enemies living inside us.__
The first enemy we face is indecision(优柔寡断). Indecision is the thief of opportunity. ___ Take a sword to this enemy.
The second enemy inside is doubt. ____ But you also can’t let doubt take over. Many people doubt the past, doubt the future, doubt each other, doubt the government, doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities. Worst of all, they doubt themselves. I’m telling you, doubt will destroy your life and your chances of success. It will empty both your bank account and your heart. __
__
Do battle with the enemy. Do battle with your fears. __ Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.
A.Sure, there’s room for healthy doubt. You can’t believe everything |
B.Build your courage to fight what’s holding you back, what’s keeping you from your goals and dreams. |
C.Let me tell you about two of the other enemies we face from within. |
D.Below are the ways which might be useful for us to overcome our fears. |
E. Doubt is an enemy. Go after it. Get rid of it.
F. It will steal your chances for a better future.
G. Some people doubt everything.
Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences.
____
◆Try physical activity
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity.__ _
◆____
You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and can't sleep well enough,or if you're not eating properly,it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping,you should consult a doctor.
◆Make time for yourself
Schedule time for both work and entertainment.Don't forget,play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work._ __Go windowshopping or work on a hobby.Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.
◆Make a list of things to do
Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there's so much to do,and not enough time”.Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result,you may not achieve anything._ __Set out to do the most important task first.
A.If you feel stress is hard to control, seek professional help. |
B.Competing with others, whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, is an avoidable source of stress |
C.Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress. |
D.Instead,make a list of everything you have to do, and then do one thing at a time. |
E. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.
F. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.
G. Take care of yourself
Question: I found a new job in the nearby town last week. But my six-year-old son doesn’t want to leave, because he has established a good friendship with our neighbor’s children. I am really puzzled about how to explain our moving plan to him. And there is only three weeks left. Will you please tell me some good advice?
Answer: Congratulations on your new position! It frequently causes them to feel unsafe. But dont worry. There are many things you can do to make the moving experience less frightening for your children.
● Involve them from the very beginning.
Tell your children as soon as you know you’re moving. Explain why you’re moving in terms they can understand. This will remove a lot of the fear and confusion they may be feeling. Be sure to answer their questions as fully as you can.
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If you approach the coming move as an exciting adventure for the entire family, it will help to calm your children’s fears. If possible, show them the new house and let them spend some time exploring it. Help them imagine where their furniture and toys will go. Show them the yard and help them imagine all the fun they will have there. Talk about all the fun things the family will do there.
● Let them help.
If you give your children an active role in the move, they are much more likely to accept it and even grow excited about it. Let them pack some of their own things. If there are old toys you dont plan to take, let the kids help decide which of them should be taken or given away.
A. What to do on moving day. B. Make the move an adventure. C. Dont tell them at the last minute. D. Moving can upset children of any age. E. This will help them feel a part of the move. F. My wife and I are considering moving there next month. G. If youre driving to your new home, make the trip exciting! |
I’ve been keeping an English blog for many years. These practical tips have helped me over the course of my blogging.
● Read quality books, blogs, journals, etc. which are written in English. Blogging is not always about writing.Reading also improves your English comprehension, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and writing.
● Practice helps, so continue writing. Trying to make a perfect post (帖子) free from grammar and spelling mistakes is good but you’re not making use of your time efficiently (有效地).
● Think about the main points you want to raise. I prepare an outline of my post and a list of the points I want to talk about. Doing this has helped me stay on track and focus on my main points. The outline and the list of points I want to write about serve as my guidelines when I’m writing.
● When writing, use simple words and sentences. Using simple sentences makes your job as a blogger easier. Always remember this: The aim of your writing is to get your message across and the only way to become an effective writer is successfully conveying your message to your readers.
● Write your posts ahead of time. To free yourself from the pressure of making a post on daily basis, which might affect your writing, consider making your posts ahead of time.
A.Also, it makes your posts more understandable to your readers. |
B.Welcome comments from your blog readers. |
C.There are benefits of daily blogging but if it becomes tiring, forget about it. |
D.Don’t be scared of making mistakes. |
E. Mistakes can be reduced with the help of your readers.
F. You need to read to be able to write fluently.
G. Prepare an outline of your post.
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Mr. Jackson is an army officer. He wants to learn more about history and historical events so that he can learn some lessons from these events to help his people to prevent wars and killings from happening again.
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