More and more young women want to look beautiful. Young women’s desire to achieve the figure of a fashion model has an form of expression in the problem of anorexia nervosa(神经性厌食症). Anorexia nervosa is a(n) disorder which occurs largely among young girls; , it is also found among of the young women, and in some cases, among boys.
Anorexia nervosa is starvation attitudes toward food, and distorted(扭曲的) body image. they are often extremely thin, anorexic girls believe that they are fat and are on dieting. Their perceptions(理解) of their own bodies are very much distorted. They do not see themselves as thin but as fat. Most of anorexia lose 25 percent or more of their body fat. Anorexia also causes them to become . From five to six percent of anorexics actually die from starvation.
Anorexia, which means “without food”, seems to be quite among young girls, although it was __ a problem twenty years ago. The of Anorexia is not known. Researchers are trying to find out its but it is related to a psychological(心理的) need. One theory is that they want to becoming an adult, since starvation can down physical growth and the beginning of puberty(青春期). Another theory is that anorexia is related to refusal of the mother figure or to the daughter of an overly protective and controlling mother. By being anorexic, the girl shows her ability to at least one aspect of her own life.
In addition, researchers that the problem may result in a wrong body image---the ideal of female beauty of being very .
A．ordinary B．extreme C．interesting D．last
A．acting B．sleeping C．studying D．eating
A．however B．generally C．anyhow D．regularly
A．few B．all C．some D．none
A．brought by B．found in C．regarded as D．characterized by
A．Because B．When C．Although D．If
A．put B．held C．checked D．fixed
A．rather B．still C．further D．even
A．lovers B．victims C．women D．patients
A．anxious B．worried C．weak D．disappointed
A．ordinary B．common C．great D．often
A．hardly B．certainly C．hopefully D．exactly
A．medicine B．truth C．result D．cause
A．possibility B．opportunity C．necessity D．importance
A．enjoy B．imagine C．avoid D．risk
A．slow B．cut C．break D．turn
A．doing B．becoming C．turning D．being
A．control B．improve C．build D．instruct
A．advise B．note C．announce D．doubt
A．fat B．thin C．healthy D．weak
The little stream in the green forest flowed past and the beautiful wild flowers surrounded the small house there. All of a sudden, a deer raced into the yard, where a little boy was . The deer caught the boy’s with its antlers (鹿角). This scared the little boy so much that he a loud cry which brought his mother out to see what was the matter. She came out just in time to the deer running off towards the mountains with her little boy.
The boy’s mother was greatly ! She ran after the deer as fast as she could, and not too far away, she found her little boy sitting on the grass. When he saw his mother, the little boy laughed and reached out his arms to her. His mother lifted him up and him tightly. She was so happy that she . She hurried back to their home with her precious son. When she got there, she stopped dead in her tracks, at what she saw. The huge tree behind their house had fallen over she was out running after the deer to save her son. The whole house was destroyed under its great .
Then the little boy’s mother the day about a year before when a deer from a hunter had run into her house. She felt sorry for the frightened deer, so she covered it with some clothes, it with some fresh grass and let it return to the forest later. The deer seemed to that she had saved its life, because as it left, it kept bending its head to her, as if thanking her for her . She never imagined that the deer remember her kindness. The deer knew the tree was going to fall and hurt her, so it came back to show its . When the boy’s mother thought of all this, she said, “Saving the life of another is the same as saving your own life.”
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A．head B．clothing C．hands D．body
A．let out B．brought out C．made out D．put out
A．walking B．moving C．jumping D．running
A．know B．recognize C．realize D．see
A．surprised B．frightened C．excited D．touched
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A．kissed B．kept C．held D．took
A．laughed B．waited C．left D．cried
A．sorry B．interested C．amazed D．amused
A．while B．before C．after D．because
A．power B．shape C．height D．weight
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A．fed B．sent C．helped D．left
A．remember B．recognize C．notice D．understand
A．clothes B．grass C．mercy D．entertainment
A．might B．could C．will D．must
A．somehow B．hopefully C．suddenly D．anyway
A．wisdom B．thankfulness C．kindness D．love
Dear Debby, you let the world know that kind people still exist.
I was on my way to . Not , I was nervous, so before getting off the train, I took my phone out of my bag, the address was right. Then I called the interviewer. A short walk later, I reached the subway, when I wanted to get money for my ticket, I found that my was gone. Suddenly I realized that I might have lost it when I on the train.
I ran back to the of the train station and asked the conductor if had found my wallet. The answer was . I was disappointed. At this time, a woman told me that the train . Her name was Debby, and she was a shopkeeper in the train station. I to see if any of the passengers had found my wallet. , it seemed that someone had taken it.
I returned to the counter . Not only I miss the interview, but I was trapped into the situation of having no money. I burst into tears I explained my situation to Debby. To my surprise, she reached into her bag and handed me $7. “ It’s I have right now.” she said, “Use it to get to your interview.” After I finished my interview with the $7, I came back to thank her, but she had .
I was by the woman’s kindness. And just when my day couldn’t get , I received a call. It seemed that a conductor had found my wallet and would meet me on the train the next day.
I just want to with others that kindness can happen when we least expect it. When it happens, we should pay it forward.
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A．surprisingly B．angrily C．curiously D．surely
A．proving B．turning out C．making sure D．picking out
A．and B．but C．so D．then
A．money B．address C．pocket D．wallet
A．phoned B．walked C．ate D．slept
A．platform B．waiting room C．ticket office D．information
A．someone B．anyone C．who D．anyone who
A．right B．wrong C．no D．yes
A．had left B．had stopped C．hadn’t come D．hadn’t left
A．continued B．hurried C．attended D．promised
A．Besides B．Cheerfully C．Unluckily D．Fortunately
A．heartbroken B．silent C．happy D．rude
A．should B．must C．would D．shall
A．once B．until C．as D．before
A．all B．something C．that D．which
A．missed B．lost C．died D．gone
A．paid off B．moved C．attracted D．controlled
A．better B．more C．worse D．less
A．doubt B．argue C．bear D．share
Imagine being born without arms. No arms to hug someone, and no hands to touch. Or what about being born without legs? Having no to dance, walk, run, or even stand on two feet. Now put both of those scenes together: no arms and no legs. How would that one’s everyday life?
Without any medical explanation, Nick Vujicic came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Imagine the his parents felt when they saw their baby being what the world would consider imperfect and . Little did they know that this beautiful limbless baby would one day be someone who would and motivate people from all walks of life.
Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the of self-respect, and struggled with depression and . As Nick grew up he learned to deal with his and started to be able to do more and more things on his own. He to his situation and found ways to tasks that most people could only do by using their limbs, such as cleaning teeth, hair, typing on a computer, etc. As time , Nick began to eagerly accept his and achieve greater things.
Nick got a double bachelor’s degree in accounting and financial planning. By the age of 19, Nick had started to his dream of encouraging others by sharing his story through speaking. He found the purpose of his . Now at 27 years old, he has accomplished more than most people. He has travelled around, his story with millions of people. He is a true inspirational and motivational .
A．understand B．experience C．know D．prevent
A．chance B．interest C．reason D．ability
A．limit B．affect C．improve D．design
A．shock B．excitement C．calmness D．eagerness
A．abnormal B．unique C．extraordinary D．unqualified
A．teach B．organize C．inspire D．comfort
A．challenge B．management C．question D．load
A．tiredness B．loneliness C．disappointment D．relief
A．fault B．disability C．shortage D．willpower
A．devoted B．attended C．adapted D．stuck
A．accomplish B．attain C．find D．reduce
A．wearing B．cutting C．brushing D．losing
A．went up B．went ahead C．went away D．went by
A．position B．situation C．state D．emergency
A．researching B．majoring C．aiming D．choosing
A．finish B．undertake C．support D．realize
A．meaningful B．significant C．motivational D．strong
A．action B．existence C．behavior D．communication
A．telling B．recalling C．writing D．sharing
A．doctor B．driver C．speaker D．writer
Many times we do something positive or say something kind, but we don’t see the influence it has on other people. We may ______ these “random(随意的) acts of kindness”, but we never know what happens next. One time, I was lucky enough to ______out.
I was returning from a trip _____ I stopped to refuel and get snack at a gas station. It was late. I was ______, and home was still more than two hours away. I was feeling______, and my back hurt from all the ______.
I went ______. The clerk smiled at me, and we ______ for a moment. I don’t remember ______ what she said, but I do remember the ______ she showed me. I was ______ by her kindness. It kept me going on my journey home.
The next week, I was cleaning my purse, and I ______ the receipt. The receipt(收据) reminded me of the clerk’s ______, and it had the address of the store. I decided to ______ a thank-you note to her manager. In the letter I told the manager that his employee’s kind words and caring attitude stood out to me, ______ my trip home.
A ______later, that clerk wrote me back. As a result of my note, she got a(n) ______ from her manager and a company award. I was ______. Robin’s kindness inspired me to return her positivity.
Mother Teresa ______ us to “do small things with great love”. Oftentimes, when we do such small things, we don’t get to see the effects of our kind words or deeds, _____every so often, we’re blessed to discover the positive outcome.
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A．work B．figure C．make D．find
A．when B．why C．whether D．that
A．clever B．tired C．lazy D．poor
A．down B．well C．upset D．disappointed
A．driving B．running C．swimming D．walking
A．outside B．away C．off D．inside
A．smiled B．quarrelled C．discussed D．chatted
A．exactly B．surprisingly C．carelessly D．unluckily
A．interest B．kindness C．shame D．pity
A．fascinated B．refreshed C．crazy D．angry
A．came across B．dropped off C．picked up D．looked for
A．feelings B．warmth C．strength D．encouragement
A．send B．give C．write D．convey
A．designing B．repairing C．taking D．brightening
A．year B．week C．hour D．day
A．dismissal B．prize C．employment D．praise
A．successful B．shocked C．satisfied D．convenient
A．advised B．forced C．suggested D．demanded
A．as B．though C．so D．but
Once upon a time, there was a great fakir(苦行者) who lived a simple life. The king was so impressed with the fakir’s unpretentious(谦逊的) behavior he invited the fakir to live with him in the .
The fakir agreed gladly, which the king, who was expecting that the fakir would have to be a lot to accept the invitation. , the king made luxurious arrangements for his stay.
The fakir quickly and started enjoying all the luxuries of the palace. Soon, the king started that perhaps he was being deceived by the fakir. But he kept his thoughts to himself and continued to the fakir. Six months later, the fakir was still enjoying his stay.
By now, the king had decided to confront him. On meeting the fakir, the king said, “When I first met you, I was by your lifestyle and minimum needs. But what I see now is totally the . So, what is the difference between you and me?” The fakir smiled and said, “I was for you to ask me this question, but I will answer you tomorrow morning.”
The next morning the fakir before the king. The fakir said, “I am for an unknown destination. you really want the answer, you will have to leave your palace, your family, your kingdom and me.” The king was stunned. He said, “You know I can’t do that!”
The fakir smiled and replied, “Yes, I know. And that is the between you and me. I can leave all pleasures and comforts behind I want because I am not attached to them, but you are. I hope you have your answer now.”
The king finally understood. He pleaded with him to stay on, but the fakir had his mind. As he was leaving, he said to the king, “Remember, what you hold on to you. And since I hold on to nothing, I have to give up. I am forever free.”
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A．house B．city C．palace D．village
A．bothered B．excited C．surprised D．embarrassed
A．instructed B．persuaded C．changed D．believed
A．Nevertheless B．Besides C．Otherwise D．Moreover
A．set down B．laid down C．looked down D．settled down
A．commenting B．confirming C．suspecting D．admitting
A．observe B．understand C．support D．predict
A．interested B．impressed C．disappointed D．curious
A．relevant B．absent C．same D．opposite
A．wondering B．caring C．waiting D．considering
A．appeared B．served C．described D．performed
A．taking B．leaving C．standing D．expecting
A．As B．Unless C．Once D．If
A．recommend B．charge C．acknowledge D．accompany
A．connection B．problem C．similarity D．difference
A．whenever B．however C．wherever D．whatever
A．set up B．made up C．put up D．kept up
A．gets B．leaves C．holds D．sticks
A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing