Honesty is always the best policy, especially when it comes to mental health problems. In a TV ______, one girl gets very real about dealing with anxiety and panic.
“ I was the bast student in my high school. I put so much ______ on myself,” she said. “ I never ______ a class. But I got sick during 10th grade and I started to ______. That’s when the panic attacks began.” She goes on to describe what a panic attack ______ like, “One day the teacher handed me my grade ______, and I couldn’t breathe. My heart was beating very ______. I felt disconnected. I saw people trying to talk to me but I couldn’t hear them.Afterwards, I was sent to ______,” she shared.
It was then ______ the attacks started happening ______ daily, and they haven’t stopped. “Last year I started college. And I can’t be the best student here no matter how hard I try,” she said. “Everyone is so ______. My panic attacks got so bad that I had to ______ my first semester.”
However, now she is facing her anxiety, and things are getting better. “ I used to try to hide ______. I thought that ______ nobody know, it didn’t exist,” she said. “But the more I talk about my ______, the more I realize that other people experience ______ things. So I’m trying to express it more. I had a great teacher ______ told me, ‘Instead of letting anxiety keep you from doing your art, let it be the thing that ______ your art.’”
Recently, woman all over the world took to Twitter to ______ what anxiety is like. We are ______ alone.
1.A. project B. program C. platform D. station
2.A. weight B. height C. pressure D. measure
3.A. joined B. succeeded C. failed D. attended
4.A. fall behind B. fall down C. leave behind D. leave alone
5.A. looks B. sounds C. tastes D. feels
6.A. report B. survey C. research D. notice
7.A. mildly B. wildly C. slowly D. severely
8.A. school B. work C. hospital D. home
9.A. when B. since C. before D. that
10.A. still B. always C. merely D. almost
11.A. ambitious B. anxious C. talented D. experienced
12.A. arrange B. perform C. operate D. cancel
13.A. it B. them C. me D. us
14.A. unless B. if C. while D. as
15.A. confidence B. dream C. issue D. desire
16.A. similar B. familiar C. various D. serious
17.A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
18.A. abandons B. quits C. motivates D. protests
19.A. advertise B. advise C. share D. compare
20.A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never
How to Have a Successful Remote Interview?
If interviews make you nervous, the thought of doing one remotely might be a relief. 1. Even if your interviewer may have a hard time seeing you sweat, they will still ask questions. Think of a phone or video interview as an extra opportunity to impress. If you create a genuine connection with someone without being in the same place as them, chances are they’ll trust your ability. 2.
● Test your equipment.
3. For a video interview, it’s important to do a trial run in advance, since they can be especially troublesome. “These are live, so it’s very important to test your connection ahead of time,” says Scott Dobroski, the director of Corporate Communication at Glassdoor.
● 4.
You don’t want your interviewer to think you’re in an underground place. So skip the dark, dull mood lighting. Pick a spot where the light is facing you and try to set yourself up in a relaxing atmosphere and at a comfortable distance. Ideally, have slightly an inch of space above your head.
● Take your time.
A common mistake people make is cutting someone else off in conversation. This is even easier to do when you can’t see the person you’re talking to. So even if it feels slightly unnatural, wait for a while after your interviewer finishes a sentence. 5. He may understand why. But you don’t want to come across as rushing the conversation or being more interested in hearing yourself talk than establishing a connection.
A.Get the atmosphere right.
B.But you should still take them seriously.
C.Here are three tips to make the whole process go smoothly.
D.Buy a phone or video before you have the interview.
E.Gutting him off a time or two might not be a big problem.
F.Make sure that your phone is charged and your Wi-Fi works.
G.Your interviewer will be happy to see you cut him off.
Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.
Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.
Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewer feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.
Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me “.
Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.
1.What do persuasion and art have in common?
A. They both entertain the audience.
B. They both require great skill to achieve.
C. They both demand full attention from the audience.
D. They were both common topics of ancient Greek Writers.
2.How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience?
A. By expressing his sympathy with the audience.
B. By telling the audience about his personal preference.
C. By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive.
D. By showing his knowledge and experience related to the topic.
3.What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?
A. Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion.
B. Each aspect has a different effect on the audience.
C. Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable.
D. Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience.
4.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all
bacteria” is mainly using .
A. ethos B. pathos
C. logos D. a combination of all three
When the telephone rings late at night, most women guess it must be one of only four or five people calling. A sister？Maybe. An emergency? Possibly. A mother? Probably not at that time of night. Much more probably it is a close female friend calling to tell you that she is heartbroken because she has split up with her boyfriend again or perhaps simply that a good movie has just started on TV.
At a time when families are spread far and wide and marriages often end in divorce, friendships are becoming more and more important. Erika, a 32-year-old lawyer, is strengthened by her ten-year friendship with her married friend Jane. “I was very sick one night, so I called Jane at about 3:00 a.m. to talk about it,” she says. “She was very supportive and even came over to take me to the doctor’s.”
As American TV shows like Friends have become more popular, many of us are beginning to see the value of such friendships. TV shows like this tell us that our romantic relationships may not last, but we need to keep in touch with our close friends if we want to survive.
With Erika’s family 200 miles away, it is Jane who keeps a spare set of keys to Erika’s apartment and waters her plants whenever she is away. “Having Jane around gives me a certain amount of freedom. It is not the kind of thing that you could ask anyone to do, but she knows I would do the same for her.” Jane, who may move to a different city soon, is worried about leaving such a support system of friends. “My friends have more to do with my life than my parents and, therefore, I don’t have to spend a lot of time explaining things to them. Friends are more up to date with what is happening.”
1.A late-night phone call for most women is probably from ______.
A. a relative B. a friend
C. a doctor D. a stranger
2.What does the underlined phrase “split up” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Shown up. B. Picked up.
C. Broken up. D. Taken up.
3.According to the passage, we can learn that Erika .
A. is Jane’s male friend B. treasures Jane’s friendship
C. has been married for 10 years D. lives far away from Jane
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Friendship Counts.
B. Friendship Demands Freedom.
C. Friendship Needs Understanding.
D. Friendship Strengthens Romance.
About three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But the two-wheeled way of transport’s popularity began to fade, with many bikes soon replaced by their fuel-powered competitors.
But recent months have seen a revival of the bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing cycling instead of driving to schools, to workplances or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bike-sharing systems has brought the trend to a new level.
People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smartphones. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. They’re popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile” problem, which refers to the final leg of a person’s journey.
However, the systems have also led to problems such as illegal parking, damage and theft. Last month, two nurses in Beijing were placed under arest for five days for putting locks on two shared bikes.
“Bike-sharing is a greener method of transportation and provides a user-friendly experience,” said Liu Xiaoming, vice-minister of transport. “ But it’s a combination of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offline business experience, which causes problems.”
Now, Chinese service operators are trying to handle these problems. For example, a bike-sharing company called Mobike sets a 100-piont credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80, bike rental is increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes, up from 0.5-1 yuan.
1.The underlined word “revival” in paragraph 2 probably means .
A. survival B. recovery
C. existence D. popularity
2.The bike-sharing systems are popular because .
A. they are very effective B. they can be picked up anywhere
C. they are equipped with GPS D. they help to solve the “last mile” problem
3.To solve the problems of illegal parking, damage and theft, operators need to .
A. offer stronger online services B. combine online and offline business
C. provide credit score for users D. obtain more offline business experience
Chinese Emoji (表情符号) Circles Globe
“Funny” , a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond china. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
Reaching Global Markets
A series of "funny" emoji-based bolsters（抱枕）have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “My dad will send it whenever he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to behave politely.”
Addition to Domestic（国内的）Social Media
One commonly seen online comment from Chinese netizens is, “Every time other people send me the wmoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.”
Released in 2013, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺).
In Everyday Use Abroad
Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming, who played in USA, has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way.
As a new online language, emojis have been helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chiness culture. But how to use “the fifth innovation (创新) in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers.
1.Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention?
A. They are cheap. B. They are desirable.
C. They help lift the spirits. D. They help behave politely.
2.Where can following can be inferred according to the text?
A. “Funny” emoji was created by Yao Ming.
B. “Funny” emoji-based bolsters sell better in Japan than in China.
C. “Funny” emoji helps foreigners understand Chinese culture better.
D. “Funny” emoji is regarded as friendliness by most Chinese netizens.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the emoji mentioned in this text?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Subjective. D. Objective.
4.The main purpose of the text is to___________.
A. promote the emoji worldwide
B. teach us how to use the emoji
C. explain the meaning of the emoji
D. show us the popularity of the emoji
