If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you． We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all． So challenge the following limits:
1． Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously．
If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call． But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, "Go on, I'm not scared!"
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Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this． Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on． Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income．
3．Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise． A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself．Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself．
4．Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people．
Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff．You never know what kind of people they're going to be． Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class．
| A．You should do it continuously． |
| B．Someone may hang up on you． |
| C．You don't need to go to the gym． |
| D．Running in the gym may be a better choice． |
E． Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself．
F． Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop．
G． You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone．
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To forgive may be great, but no one every said it was easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.
So how do you start the healing? Try following these steps:
Calm yourself. You just take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love.
Don´t wait for an apology. “Many times the person who hurt you has no intention of apologizing, So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.
Take the control away from your offender（冒犯者）. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.
If you understand that person, you may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear – even love. To gain the same feeling, you may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’ s point of view.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.
| A．There are several ways to forgive and forget. |
| B．It can help reduce the wearing out of the immune system and allow people to feel more energetic. |
| C．Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. |
| D．They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. |
E．Mentally replaying your hurt gives power to the person who caused your pain.
F．Try to see things from the other person’s position.
G．To stop your anger, try a simple stress-management technique.
信息匹配 （共5小题，满分10分）
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A. Agra Fort
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
B. Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. It was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees.
C. Keoladeo National Park
This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park.
D. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. The gardens also contain the red-and-white sandstone and black-and-yellow marble tomb of Humayun’s wife and the tomb of Humayun’s barber.
E. Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most awesome sight in the United States--and one of the wonders of the world. Much of the park's beauty is related to its geology and ecology. Schmidt explores the shape of the land, its plants and animals, and its human history. A fascinating book that everyone visiting the Grand Canyon should read. The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is really exciting.
F. Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans covers 10,000 sq. km of land and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or endangered species live in the park, including tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles.
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1. Carina is fond of art and likes travelling very much. In order to take part in the following exhibition, she wants to take some photos of birds from all over the world, especially the rare Siberian crane. In the meanwhile, she doesn’t want to spend too much money.
2. Daisy’s major is biology. She is interested in studies of tigers in India. Before graduation, she needs to write an essay on the tiger. She hears that it is one of the largest tiger populations of any of India’s parks. And so she wants to go there to do some research.
3. Alexander is a college student of Physics. He learns that this canyon is a gift from past generations that goes beyond what we experience. He is looking forward to going there and experiencing the Skywalk in the park.
4. Sammy majors in history. He will visit it again this summer. He says it’s built entirely of white Marble and is one of the eight wonders of the world. Its beauty is beyond description, particularly at dawn and sunset. It seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience it as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
5. Nancy comes from the history department. Last summer she visited the ancient markets of Agra and this year she wants to visit it again. Not long ago she said: “Arriving at the Delhi airport, we representatives were warmly received. Our tiredness flew in seconds by the traditional welcome that we got at the hotel’s reception.” The next day they visited the famous tomb.
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What are the best ways to learn new words? Once you have learned new words, how can you remember them?
___1_____．What is your reason for wanting to improve your vocabulary—for a purpose, like the SAT, or for fun and general self-improvement?___ 2___ For example, there are books specifically written with methods for increasing one’s vocabulary for SAT test-taking．
___3____Some people need to use what they learn in order for it to stick—as in conversation and writing．Others succeed by taking quizzes. Still others are good at memorizing．
We tend to remember words more easily when we read about them in meaningful context, when we see that they are useful and worth remembering , and also when they have been fully explained．_____4_____ Most word-of-the-day offerings supply the definition as well as an example sentence or two．
Studies have shown that a new word will stay in your vocabulary if it is regularly reinforced (强化)through use and reading．_____5_____ It is great to have a quiz book with you when you have to wait in places like a dentist’s office．Keeping a quiz book in the car and on the bedside table is good, too．
| A．If you want to learn new words, knowing new words’ meanings in your native language is in the first place． |
| B．Also，you can examine how you learn best, especially word-based information． |
| C．Taking word quizzes is a fun way to spend a few minutes learning words． |
| D．Getting many kinds of methods towards your learning goal by reading． |
E. Knowing how to use a word is just as important as knowing its meaning．
F. If you want to learn new words, you have to take a couple of things into consideration
G. If you have a goal, it is good to read about different approaches toward achieving the goal．
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1 The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which are closely associated to the big problem of global warming.
Strategy 1: Bring your own cup to Starbucks
You’ll get a 10 cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a landfill. While you’re there, pick up some free bags of spent coffee grounds to use as “green” fertilizer in your garden.
The payoff: 2
Strategy 2: Turn off your computer
When in standby mode, your PC is still using energy. 3
The payoff: Turning off a monitor for 40 hours a week may only save $5 a month, but it reduces CO₂ by 750 pounds.
Strategy 3: Reuse plastic bags
Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag.
The payoff: 4 The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile.
Strategy 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom
Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests previously untouched by humans.
The payoff: If every household replaced one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424000 trees would still be standing. Look for eco paper towels too.
Strategy 5: Buy energy-efficient appliances(电器)
Replace the old fridge with an Energy Star appliance and you’ll use 15 percent less energy. 5 .
The payoff: If we all used one Energy Star appliance at home, it would be like planting 1.7 million acres of new trees.
| A．You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. |
| B．Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. |
| C．It might be a little expensive to buy, but you’ll save money on your electricity bills and help the environment. |
| D．In fact, 75 percent of electricity used in your home comes from electronics that are not turned off. |
E. You’re reducing pollution.
F. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup.
G. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environmrnt from 5000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year.
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Africa is a very diverse land with many different tribes. One tradition that many of these groups share is painting or marking their bodies and faces in color. They do this for many reasons. Some marks are used to identify people as part of a group.____ 1____ Let’s look at some different examples of body painting.
____2_______ Among the Masai of East Africa, when men are old enough to marry and make decisions for their people, they participate in a special ceremony in which they paint their heads and faces red. This ceremony take place every seven to fourteen years, so there is not an exact age for participating in it. The Samburu, also from East Africa, like to paint their faces and hair red because they think it looks attractive.
______3________ To show that he has killed a lion, a man will paint his body with a natural white material, making special marks to represent this accomplishment. The Masai men also use this white to show that they are on longer boys and are considered adults.
One quite unusual example of face painting is done by the Wodaabe people of West Africa. Once a year, they have a beauty contest for men. ___4_________ Then they add white and black circles and lines. Black paint is used near the eyes and on the lips to draw attention to the whiteness of their eyes and teeth, which the Wodaabe consider most beautiful.____ 5_________.
As you travel, enjoy the beautiful and bright colors of Africa.
| A．Red is the common color in body painting because it often represents health and long life. |
| B．Other marks are used for ceremonies such as weddings and during times of war. |
| C．The ceremony expresses hope for rain. |
| D．The Masai men also have a unique way of showing that they are brave. |
E. The women then decide which man they like best.
F. The men pretend to fight each other.
G. The men paint their faces yellow and red.
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