根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Students will need to use all of their skills in order to understand the reading selections in Reader's Choice. These selections provide practice on employing different reading skills to get the message of the writer. They also give students practice in four basic reading skills: skimming, scanning, reading for thorough comprehension, and critical reading.
Skimming involves reading quickly through a text to get an overall idea of its contents. This kind of rapid reading is suitable when you are trying to decide if careful reading is desirable or ．
Like skimming, scanning is also quick reading. However, in this case the search is more concentrated . When you read to find a particular date, or number you are scanning.
Reading for thorough comprehension is carefully reading in order to understand the total meaning of the passage. At this level of comprehension the reader is able to summarize the author's ideas.
Critical reading demands that a reader makes judgments about what he or she reads. This kind of reading requires posting and answering questions such as “24． ” "Do I share the author's point of view?" and "Am I convinced by the author's arguments and evidence?”
| A．Does my own experience support that of the author? |
| B．Reader’s Choice is one of the most popular magazines in the world. |
| C．But he has not yet made a critical evaluation of those ideas. |
| D．The book contains many types of selections on a wide variety of topics. |
E. To scan is to read quickly in order to find out specific information.
F. Do I know about the author?
G. when there is no time to read something carefully.
Emoji （表情符号） and Workplace Communication
In Asia， messaging platforms are growing rapidly， with users in the hundreds of millions，both at work and play．（1） ． It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work．
Written communications can often read as cold and dull． Using emojis can add humor and feeling， keeping intention clear．（2） ， encouraging better and more frequent communication．
In any given office， employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond， and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge．（3） ．While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually， for those used to working with traditional tools like email， it may feel like a learning curve （曲线）．The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort．
There is also the matter of tone （语气）． Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？（4） ．Emoji can help communication feel friendlier， and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile．
（5） ，and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome． And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication， you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture．
| A． |
Messages with emojis feel more conversational |
| B． |
Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly |
| C． |
Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange |
| D． |
The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally |
| E． |
Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly |
| F． |
Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace |
| G． |
An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform |
A Few Tips for Self﹣Acceptance
We all want it …to accept and love ourselves．But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach．（1） Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction．
●（2） Do not follow the people who make you feel not﹣good﹣enough．Why do you follow them？Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs？Know that your life is your own；you are the only you in this world．
●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made．We are often ashamed of our shortcomings，our mistakes and our failures．（3） You will make mistakes，time and time again．Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better，why not offer yourself a compassionate （有同情心） response？"That didn't go as planned．But，I tried my best．"
●Recognize all of your strengths．Write them down in a journal．Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness．List all of your accomplishments and achievements．You have a job，earned your degree，and you got out of bed today．（4）
●Now that you've listed your strengths，list your imperfections．Turn the page in your journal．Put into words why you feel unworthy，why you don't feel good enough．Now，read these words back to yourself．（5） Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements．See how awesome you are？
| A． |
Feeling upset again？ |
| B． |
Where do you start？ |
| C． |
Nothing is too small to celebrate． |
| D． |
Remember， you are only human． |
| E． |
Set an intention for self﹣acceptance． |
| F． |
Stop comparing yourself with others． |
| G． |
When does the comparison game start？ |
Talking with your doctor
Talking freely with your doctor can make you feel better and gives your doctor the information she or he needs to give you the best care. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to discuss something that is bothering you.（1）
●Stay positive.
Go to your doctor's visits with a good attitude.（2） Think teamwork! Think positive!
●Keep track of how you are feeling.
（3） This will make it easier for you to answer questions about your symptoms（症状） and how medicines make you feel. It also makes it easier for you to bring up anything that you are worried about. Make sure to be honest about how you feel and how long you've felt that way.
●（4）
Your medical history is a list of your illnesses， treatments， what the doctors told you to do，and anything else you think your doctor should know. Also，if you are allergic（过敏） to any medicines，be sure to mention that to your doctor.
●Ask questions.
Do not be afraid to ask your doctor any questions you have. To remember all the questions you have when you are not in the doctor's office，write them down and bring the list with you to your appointment.（5） Remember ﹣ there's no such thing as a stupid question. If you don't understand the answer to a question， ask the doctor to explain it again until you do understand.
| A． |
This will make getting answers easier. |
| B． |
Here are some tips for talking with your doctor. |
| C． |
You can talk to another doctor if the treatments don't work. |
| D． |
Before your doctor's visit， keep notes on how you are feeling. |
| E． |
Remember， your doctor and other caregivers are on your side. |
| F． |
Bring your medical history， including a list of your current medicines. |
| G． |
Writing down what the doctor says will help you remember important information. |
Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one's head in the sand and ignoring daily problems， trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself. Self﹣talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person， who is often unaware and uncertain of some events， phenomena， people， or even the person himself.（1） Meanwhile， positive thinking can help to stop negative self﹣talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do.
（2） People who think positively demonstrate increased life spans （寿命）， lower rates of depression and anxiety， better physical and psychological health， reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one's ability to deal with problems and hardships. （3） For example， researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions， such as a natural disaster， positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer （缓冲作用） against depression and anxiety. Resilient （适应性强的） people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge， a chance for improvement of any kind， or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists， on the contrary， tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress.（4）
In conclusion， positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one's life. It doesn't have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. （5） A Thinking in a positive， self﹣encouraging way brings about many benefits to one's physical and mental health.
| A． |
It doesn't cause any severe emotional discomfort， either. |
| B． |
Negative self﹣talk damages self﹣confidence and decreases self﹣respect. |
| C． |
It helps one to remain clear﹣headed and confident in difficult situations. |
| D． |
Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind. |
| E． |
As thinking changes， an individual's behaviour and habits change as well. |
| F． |
They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking. |
| G． |
They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem， even if small. |
In an online class， developing healthy patterns of communication with professors is very important．（1） While I have only listed two of each， there are obviously many other situations that can arise． Students should be able to extend the logic（逻辑）of each to their particular circumstance．
Do's
• （2） Questions about subject content are generally welcomed． Before asking questions about the course design， read the syllabus（教学大纲）and learning management system information to be sure the answer isn't hiding in plain sight．
• Participate in discussion forums（论坛）， blogs and other open﹣ended forums for dialogue．（3） Be sure to stay on topic and not offer irrelevant information． Make a point， and make it safe for others to do the same．
Don'ts
• Don't share personal information or stories． Professors are not trained nurses， financial aid experts or your best friends． If you are in need of a deadline extension， simply explain the situation to the professor．（4）
• Don't openly express annoyance at a professor or class． （5） When a student attacks a professor on the social media， the language used actually says more about the student． If there is truly a concern about a professor's professionalism or ability， be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly offer your comments．
| A． |
That's what they are for． |
| B． |
Turn to an online instructor for help． |
| C． |
If more information is needed， they will ask． |
| D． |
Remember that online professors get a lot of emails． |
| E． |
Below are some common do's and don'ts for online learners． |
| F． |
Everyone has taken a not﹣so﹣great class at one time or another． |
| G． |
Ask questions， but make sure they are good， thoughtful questions． |