Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1） .
ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2） . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3） .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.
ㅤ●（4）
ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5） . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
| A． |
Find your causes |
| B． |
Start with small tasks |
| C． |
Accept the uncomfortable |
| D． |
All this adds up to a state of hurry |
| E． |
It can also help us practice more patience |
| F． |
This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable |
| G． |
They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we have never been before.
But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when you are online. Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.
For anything you’ re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread.
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct（本能）is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you permission to correct everyone else.
At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status（婚姻状况）. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.
| A．Everyone was new to the network once. |
| B．If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely. |
| C．It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online. |
| D．The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. |
E. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.
F. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.
G. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’ d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’ s face.
阅读下列信息，并按照要求匹配。
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B
C
D
E
F
请阅读以下5个人的个人信息，然后匹配人物和适合他/她的广告。Nick wants to read some of the public diaries to get some ideas for his diary. (If he finds something interesting, he can leave a message in that diary.) If he doesn’t want to write a diary on the Internet, he can try writing in an old – fashioned paper diary. He finds it a really fun way to practice his English every day!
Jack wants to show his feelings. He tries to make some of his own smiley, then shows them to a friend or classmate and asks them to guess the meaning.
Laura wants to challenge her teacher to see if he/ she is a good speller. She makes a bet that her teacher will make AT LEAST 5 mistakes on the test. If she wins the bet, the teacher has to buy ice creams for the whole class!
Donald tries designing his own paper invitations for his next party. He is trying to decide what the most important information is, and what kind of graphics or pictures he wants to use.
Lynn will find a lot of funny pictures at this site. It’s her job to write a funny caption for the picture. She will, first, get some ideas by taking a look at past photos to see what other people have written and which ones she thinks funny. Then she looks at the new photos and tries to think of a funny caption. When she has one that she likes, she can send it in an email with her name and country.
信息匹配 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请阅读下列餐馆的信息
A.Pasta House --- New Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It's always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table.
B. Taste of India --- Famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you're planning to go on the weekend, make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.
C.Paris Match --- This is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.
D.Mountain Dinner --- Not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It's at least an hour's drive form the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7a.m. to 10 p.m.
E.Owl Cafe --- Open 24 hours a day. The cafe has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.
F. Greek Bistro --- A lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方。 Bill --- was late getting up today so hasn't had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so that he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.
Julie --- works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn't want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.
Sally --- has friends visiting her from out-of- town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn't have a lot of money and doesn't like her food too hot.
Albert --- is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his gust with both its food and its suroundings.
Robert --- is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn't like arranging things in advance so he hasn't booked a table.
根据短文内容， 从短文后的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。
Most of us lead a busy life. 1 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?
Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 2 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”
Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 3 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.
Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 4 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 5
| A．I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos. |
| B．In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels. |
| C．Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life. |
| D．So please treasure relationship. |
E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.
F. Be aware of beauty in nature.
G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.
根据短文内容， 从短文后的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。
Most of us lead a busy life. 1 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?
Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 2 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”
Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 3 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.
Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 4 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 5
| A．I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos. |
| B．In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels. |
| C．Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life. |
| D．So please treasure relationship. |
E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.
F. Be aware of beauty in nature.
G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.
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