Have you ever been sad because you failed in something？ If so， please remember， for often，achieving what you expect is not the most（1） thing．
One day， after watching a science program，a little boy（2） to dig a hole behind his house． As he was working， a couple of boys stopped by to watch． "What are you doing？" asked one of them． "I want to dig a hole all the way through the（3） !" the boy answered excitedly． The older boys laughed and told him that it was impossible to do it． Then they left．
The little boy kept on digging and digging． Suddenly， a few small colorful stones caught his eyes． He（4） them and put them into a glass jar（罐子） Patently．The jar was full soon．Then the boy went to the older boys with the jar and said（5） ， "Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth， but look at what I have found in the process（过程） of digging!"
The boy's goal was too difficult， but it caused him to（6） ， in other words， to cause us to keep working!
Not every goal will be achieved． When you can't achieve your goal， maybe you can say，"Yes， but there are so many wonderful things that have come into my life（7） I tried to do something!" It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really has a（8） ． Just like the little boy， it is in the digging that life is lived．
（1）A． traditional |
B． important |
C． difficult |
（2）A． refused |
B． needed |
C． decided |
（3）A． house |
B． hill |
C． earth |
（4）A． collected |
B． threw |
C． dropped |
（5）A． angrily |
B． proudly |
C． politely |
（6）A． give up |
B． come out |
C． go on |
（7）A． because |
B． before |
C． whether |
（8）A． problem |
B． meaning |
C． choice |
The smell of popcorn was in the air.I could hear kids laughing and shouting.People were everywhere!
My family and I walked around the amusement park，getting snacks and going on rides.I loved almost all types of rides.The （1）o rides that I didn't like were rides that turn you upside﹣down.But my elder sister，Laura，loved them.When we finally were near a ride that went upside﹣down，she started asking me to go with her.I told her I didn't like those rides，but she kept asking （2）b she really didn't want to go alone.I was feeling sympathy （同情）for her，so I stalled thinking that maybe I （3）s go with her，even though I really don't like to go upside﹣down.I turned to my parents for （4）h .
" Matt，you are allowed to stand up for yourself.If something makes you feel really uncomfortable，you can tell people （5）n .It's OK to tell Laura that you love her， （6）b that you can't go with her because going upside﹣down makes you uncomfortable.Be strong but kind when you tell her，so that she will （7）k you're serious. " Mom said.
"I don't want to make Laura mad or sad，" I replied to Mom， "and I don't want her to think I'm being mean. "
"There's a （8）d between being aggressive （有攻击性的）and being assertive（坚决主张的）.Saying 'no' doesn't mean you are willing to hurt her feelings.You're just listening to your own feelings to make sure you stay safe. " Mom answered. "The
（9）s goes for Laura.If you ask her to arm wrestle （角力）and she doesn't feel comfortable，she's allowed to say 'no'，too.We are all allowed to stand up for ourselves. "
"Thanks，Mom."I said.I told Laura that I love her and like to do things with her，but that the upside﹣down rides make me uncomfortable because they scare me.She was sad，but went on the ride by（10）h and was really happy when it was over.We had a great rest of the day at the amusement park!
Sitting at the bedroom window，Melissa was watching her new neighbor Lily Green.
There，in the garden，Lily （1） （play） freely and wildly，in jeans and a T﹣shirt.
"How I want to be like her!" Melissa sighed （叹息）， " But I（2） always
（ask）to be a little lady in dresses. "
One day，the doorbell rang.Melissa and her mother opened the door They were Mrs Green and Lily.Lily stared at Melissa，who was wearing a princess dress with crown （皇冠），as if she came from another planet.
" Do you want （3） （come）and have tea？ "，said Mrs Green.
"How kind of you. . . ，but. . .maybe tomorrow， " said Melissa's mother.
All next day Melissa worried about the tea.What would she wear to the party？How would Lily laugh!Suddenly，she threw all her smart dresses onto the floor and jumped on them.
Finally，she put on her only trousers and a school T﹣shirt.
Just then her mother came in. "What （4） you （ do）there？"
"Getting dressed for tea!" said Melissa.
"But you've spoiled （损坏） all your lovely clothes!" shouted her mother.
They are not my clothes，they are yours. " Melissa shouted back， " You only want me to look like YOUR DOLL（玩偶）!But I won't-not ever again!"
With these words，she （5） （run） next door.
Lily stared down at her from the tree house. "You （6） （look） different today!Would you like to be in？I bet （敢说） you （7） （not get） up here! "
Huh，that's easy. " said Melissa-and swung herself quickly to the top.
Melissa's mother was watching from the Greens' kitchen，worried and upset.
"Melissa was so naughty （顽皮的）， "sighed Melissa's mother， " She has spoiled all her pretty clothes. "
"Oh？And why do you think she did that？" asked Mrs Green.
"I. . .don't know， "said Melissa's mother.
" Maybe she just doesn't like （8） （look） like that， " Mrs Green said， "Maybe she just wants to be herself.Don't you think we have to let our kids just be kids？"
Just then Lily and Melissa ran into the kitchen，laughing loudly.
"I（9） never （see） Melissa look so happy." thought Melissa's mother.She felt sorry for what she had done to her daughter. "I（10） never （do） it like before. "
"Oh，Mum-You're here，" Melissa said，looking worried， "I . .I'm sorry about the clothes.I'm sorry I was so naughty. "
"Oh，but I'm not. " Melissa's mother reached out the arms and hugged her.
Party Works to Serve Us
Since 1921，the Communist Party of China （CPC，中国共产党） has been leading Chinese people to live better lives.
Both of my parents joined the Party when they were in university.They are
（1） （pride） of it.As members of the Party，they know they （2） （serve） the people.They always take part in community efforts （3） （active）.During the
（4） （usual） winter holiday in 2020，they joined a team of volunteers to help check people's information and spread knowledge about COVID﹣19.Their behaviors show me the duty of the Party members.I want to learn more from（5） （they）and be a member of the Party.
When I was younger，my parents told me many touching（6） （story）about the CPC.The spirits of Hong Yan，Jinggangshan and Yan'an moved me so much.From that time forward，I became（7） （interest） in the Party.
Many years have passed，I（8） （read）lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC.What's more，I have joined in many activities that are about the Party in order to learn more about it.Now I am a League（团）member.I believe that before long，I
（9） （be）a real Party member.If I become a member of the Party，I will do as much as I can （10） （help）others.I'm looking forward to that day!
There was a government official named Yang Zhen during the Eastern Han Dynasty.One day，Yang ran into his old workmate Wang Mi （1） he was on a trip.Once Yang noticed Wang's talent and promoted（提拔） him.Wang never forgot Yang and
（2） （invite） Yang to spend the night with him.
It was near midnight.Wang knocked on the door of Yang's bedroom.He gave Yang a bag of gold and said， "Thank you for your（3）h in the past."
"I thought you knew me（4） （good）!Do I look like a person who accepts bribes（贿赂）？"Yang said（5） （angry）.
"No one will know if we keep（6） secret，" said Wang.
"What do you mean no one will know？Heaven knows，Earth knows，you know and
（7） know，" Yang said.
Wang left the room in（8） [ʃeɪm].
This story happened 2，000 years ago.Bat the lesson is （9）s important today.（10） [prezɪdənt] Xi Jinping told government officials about this story at an important meeting in 2017.As for students，we should be honest when we' re alone，too.
Think I Can：How to Push Yourself to Success
"Because I can"is magic.It pushes us past our comfort zones （舒适区域）.It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't.Here are a few ways to use this positive thinking in your own life.
Be More Active
Whether it is to go home or go to work，climb the stairs instead of taking the lift.Whether it is to go shopping or watch a film，ride a bike instead of driving a car.Break the"I'm tired" or "It is too hard" or "It is too far cycle.Increasing your activity level will be good for you.
Try Something New
It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try something new.Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone.Maybe it seems too difficult.Or maybe，it is just inconvenient （不方便的）.Remember that you can try something new.It will help you to move past something bad and discover something new about yourself and possible new interests.
Increase Your Willpower （意志力）
Saying"No" to our favorites can be challenging.However，developing strong willpower，whether it is in response （反应） to our favorite chocolate cake or to overshopping，is something that we can all benefit from.Next time you want to do something you might regret，you have the willpower to say"No".
Speak Up
Often，we meet something that troubles us or makes us unhappy.We have a voice "because I can" in our minds.Talking with your loved ones，such as your parents and friends about how you feel，what you need and what you are thinking about can help you get on well with them and form deeper relationships.
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Title：How to Push Yourself to （1） in Rushing out of Comfort Zones |
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Be More Active |
Increasing your activity level will be good for you，such as（2） the steps or riding a bike. |
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Try Something New |
It is easy for you to make a/an（3） for why you shouldn't try new things.Maybe you think it isn't at your convenience. |
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Increase Your Willpower |
You have to（4） the willpower to challenge your own favorites. Next time you want to do something you might regret，remember you can say"No". |
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Speak Up |
Say"because I can"（5） your loved ones，such as your parents and friends. |