Alice always wanted to be a singer. Music was the 31 important thing in her life but, to tell you the 32 (true), she took lesson for years, practised every day, 33 in spite of all this, her voice didn't improve. Honestly, it didn’t get better, it just got 34 (loud).
Her teacher finally gave 35 and stopped the lessons, but Alice refused to quit, and one day she decided to give a concert and invited her former teacher to attend.
The teacher was very worried about 36 to say after the performance. She knew it 37 be terrible and it was. She didn't want to tell a lie, but she didn’t want to hurt Alice’s feelings 38 . Finally, she got an idea and went backstage to greet her former pupil.
“Well”, said Alice, “what did you think of 39 performance?”
“My dear,” said the teacher, “you’ll 40 be better than you were tonight.”
Aristotle once wrote that “happiness is a state of activity”. In other words, whether you’re
Seeking life-long satisfaction or a few moments of good cheer, you’ve got to move forward. We’ve interviewed the experts and found five steps to take toward a sunny mood（心情）：
Over a 30-year period, University of Illinois researchers asked nearly 120,000 people how income, education, political participation, volunteer activities and close relationships affected their happiness. Reported Newsweek’s Sharon Begley on the findings, “The highest levels of happiness are found with the most stable and satisfying relationships.”
Singing aloud, talking to a stranger, raising your hand: all may increase a feeling of happiness, according to a study from Wake Forest University. Participants（参与者）followed the development of their moods for two weeks and reported feeling happier when they were more outgoing and less happy when reserved or withdrawn.
The editors of forbes.com gave $5 or $20 to 46 strangers by chance. Half the group was told to spend the money on themselves, while the other half was told to spend it on others. Those who’d shared the wealth felt much happier at the end of the day than those who’d spent it on themselves. There was no difference in happiness between those who spent $5 or $20, suggesting that it’s not how much money you spend, but how you spend it, that inspires the spirit.
Studies from the Positive Psychology Center showed that discouraged people who wrote down three good things that happened to them each day for six months reported an improved attitude.
Drinking water really can help keep you cheerful. A small 2012 study from the University of Connecticut suggested that even slight dehydration（脱水） affected the moods of its female participants.
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| Title |
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| Introduction |
You will move |
| The findings of |
Some |
| •Value your relationships |
•The |
| • yourself |
•You can gain happiness by singing aloud or talking to others. |
| •Spend money on others |
•Your spirit will be inspired by |
| • |
•You attitude would be improved when you fix your attention on good things. |
| •Drink water |
•If a woman takes in enough water,her |
| Conclusion |
Happiness can be found if all |
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Aristotle once wrote that “happiness is a state of activity”. In other words, whether you’re seeking life-long satisfaction or a few moments of good cheer, you’ve got to move forward. We’ve interviewed the experts and found five steps to take toward a sunny mood（心情）：
Over a 30-year period, University of Illinois researchers asked nearly 120,000 people how income, education, political participation, volunteer activities and close relationships affected their happiness. Reported Newsweek’s Sharon Begley on the findings, “The highest levels of happiness are found with the most stable and satisfying relationships.”
Singing aloud, talking to a stranger, raising your hand: all may increase a feeling of happiness, according to a study from Wake Forest University. Participants（参与者）followed the development of their moods for two weeks and reported feeling happier when they were more outgoing and less happy when reserved or withdrawn.
The editors of forbes.com gave $5 or $20 to 46 strangers by chance. Half the group was told to spend the money on themselves, while the other half was told to spend it on others. Those who’d shared the wealth felt much happier at the end of the day than those who’d spent it on themselves. There was no difference in happiness between those who spent $5 or $20, suggesting that it’s not how much money you spend, but how you spend it, that inspires the spirit.
Studies from the Positive Psychology Center showed that discouraged people who wrote down three good things that happened to them each day for six months reported an improved attitude.
Drinking water really can help keep you cheerful. A small 2012 study from the University of Connecticut suggested that even slight dehydration（脱水） affected the moods of its female participants.
| Title |
|
| Introduction |
You will move |
| The findings of( |
Some |
| •Value your relationships |
•The |
| • yourself |
•You can gain happiness by singing aloud or talking to others. |
| •Spend money on others |
•Your spirit will be inspired by |
| • |
•You attitude would be improved when you fix your attention on good things. |
| •Drink water |
•If a woman takes in enough water,her |
| Conclusion |
Happiness can be found if all |
The story is told about what happened on a flight between a passenger and an air hostess(乘务员）.The passenger rang and told the air hostess that he needed a cup of to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would him the water in ten minutes.
Thirty minutes later, when the passenger's ring for sounded, the air hostess was in a hurry. She was kept so that she forgot to deliver (送)him the water. As a result, the passenger was to take his medicine. She over to him with a cup of water, but he it.
In the following hours on the , each time the air hostess passed by the （9） she would ask him with a smile he needed help or not. But the passenger （11） paid attention to her.
When the passenger was going to get the plane, he asked the air hostess to (13） him the passengers' booklet (意见薄). She was very . She knew he would write down words, which might result in the loss of her job. with a smile she handed it to him.
Off the plane, she the booklet, and smiled a smile, the passenger put it，"On the flight, you asked me whether I need help or not for twelve times . How can I refuse your twelve sincere (真诚的）smiles?"
That's ！ Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person?
| A．coffee | B．tea | C．water | D．cola |
| A．take | B．bring | C．carry | D．hold |
| A．food | B．drink | C．service | D．medicine |
| A．tired | B．silent | C．calm | D．busy |
| A．forced | B．delayed | C．required | D．banned |
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| A．refused | B．accepted | C．liked | D．hated |
| A．seat | B．air | C．floor | D．flight |
| A．customer | B．passenger | C．guest | D．visitor |
| A．whether | B．when | C．what | D．that |
| A．never | B．often | C．always | D．seldom |
| A．on | B．to | C．off | D．from |
| A．hand | B．take | C．throw | D．lend |
| A．glad | B．angry | C．curious | D．sad |
| A．good | B．sharp | C．polite | D．nice |
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| A．hid | B．tore | C．opened | D．closed |
| A．if | B．for | C．after | D．when |
| A．in all | B．above all | C．or else | D．or so |
| A．wrong | B．wonderful | C．impossible | D．right |
When difficult people express themselves orally, they generally want at least two things: they’ve been heard and they’ve been understood should be a good listener, five steps are advocated toward good listening.
The first step is cooperating（合作）. How does a difficult person know that you’ re listening and understanding? In fact, it’s through the way you look and sound while he is talking. You may help him to fully express his thought and feelings. You do this by nodding your head in agreement, making certain sounds of understanding.
When the person begins to repeat what’s been said, it’s signal of step two: turning back. It means that you repeat back some words he is using, sending a clear signal that you’re listening carefully and that you think what he is saying is important.
Having heard what he has to say, the next step is clarifying. At this point, you start to gather information about what is being communicated. Ask some open-ended questions, which will allow you to figure out what intention he is hoping to satisfy.
The fourth step is to summarize（概括） what you’ve heard. This allows you to make sure that both you and the difficult person are on the same page. When you do this, two things happen. First, if you’re missed something, he can fill in the details（细节）. Second, you’ve shown that you’re making an effort to understand completely. This increases the possibility of gaining cooperation from him.
Having listened carefully, you’ve now arrived at the point of confirming with the person that he feels satisfied that his thoughts have been fully voiced. Ask if he feels understood.
When enough sincere listening, questioning, and remembering are brought together, understanding is usually achieved and a difficult person becomes less difficult and more cooperative.
| Topic |
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| Reason |
Difficult people hope they have been heard and |
Repeat some Collect information about the person’s expressions and find his Give a Confirm that the person gains |
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| Result |
A difficult person will be |
| Comment |
You may unlock the doors to difficult people’s |
Many people think dreams are full of messages that may not be clear to us common people. But if we think about what is going on in our lives, we can usually come up with an answer. Let’s look at some of the most common dreams. What do these dreams mean?
Falling
You’re falling, falling, falling… and then you wake up. This dream is said to mean you are afraid of something or worried about something. There may be something in your life that is out of control and there is nothing you can do to stop it. Another explanation is that you may fail in something. Maybe you’re not doing well in school or work.
Taking an exam(or forgetting that you have one)
You suddenly realize you have to take an exam at that very moment. You might be running here and there to find your classroom. Experts say this dream may mean you’re being tested about something or maybe you are facing a challenge.
Flying
Dreaming that you are flying means you are on top of things. You are in control of the things that matter to you. It may also mean you have confidence in yourself and think no one and nothing can beat you.
Trying to run, but going nowhere
You’re trying to run, but either your legs won’t move or you simply aren’t going anywhere. Some experts think this dream means you’re trying to do too many things at once and can’t catch up or move forward.
In fact, unlike these dreams, there are also many strange dreams that experts may not be able to explain.
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What do dreams mean ?
| Descriptions of dreams |
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| Falling |
You have something to fear or You |
| Taking an exam (or forgetting that you have one) |
You’re being tested about something or facing something |
| Flying |
You’re able to control You believe in yourself and think you can |
| Trying to run, but going |
You’re trying to do too many things at a |
| Conclusion: We can come up with |
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