It was five years since I had become a mother, and I felt like I had slowly been losing more and more of myself. I looked in the mirror one morning and saw a tired, crazy woman, and I just wanted to cry. And just like that my new journey into becoming a “do less” mom began. I remember the first time I tried it. I had rushed to get my kids from school after work, arriving home completely shattered(散架了).
I made myself a lovely cup of hot tea and headed to the sofa, I lay down and closed my eyes. At this point, all three of my kids stopped speaking and just stared. My eldest broke the silence and asked, “what are you doing mommy?” I replied: “I’m resting.” It took the kids a few more minutes to realize I wasn’t going anywhere and they did eventually leave me alone. They even figured out that they should probably take their coats off. I did not cook dinner that night--we ordered in. I did not put on a wash; instead, I told the kids they had better not get their clothes dirty during dinner because they are wearing them again tomorrow. We skipped the bath and watched a movie all on the sofa.
To my amazement--no one died. The house did not fall apart. The kids were happy and fed but most importantly, when I looked into the mirror that night, I could see that woman I remember. The fun, silly woman who truly thinks she is still 25 years old, who loves ice cream and traveling and music and drinking wine. And I went to bed a bit happier that night knowing that although the road is still long, I am finally on the right track.
1.One morning the author wanted to cry because .
A. the children left her alone
B. she was shocked by her changes
C. the children didn’t behave well
D. she was too angry to control herself
2.What changes did the author make at last?
A. She asked the children to take off their coats
B. She made dinner together with the children
C. She put off washing the clothes of the children
D. She went to get the children from school after work
3.How did the author’s children respond when they saw the author’s changes?
A. They felt strange and unreal
B. They were curious but doubtful
C. They felt excited and became interested
D. They were puzzled but accepted willingly
Dogs are wonderful companions all their own, but they can also help change your life so that you’re more accepting of new friendships. A new study studied how dogs’ brains responded to the human voice and found that “the human brain responds to dog emotions the same way it responds to human emotions” and that the dog’s brain does the same.
Dogs are pack animals, so in terms of pet ownership, your dog will prefer to stay with you rather than somewhere alone. Think about how this concept applies to friendship. People today are getting more and more used to spending time on social networking, email, and text. While all methods of communication are good, there is nothing like seeing your friends and hearing their voice. With good friends, sometimes a look explains everything, and you can only get this when you’re together hanging out in person.
Let’s face it, dogs never hide their feeling. They let you know what they enjoy doing most, whether it is chasing a ball, going for a walk, or getting a treat. For people, it’s harder to be open with your emotions. But in order to truly find a friend, you’ll need to let go of your fears and put trust into your friends. The reality is that you’ll never make everyone you meet happy one-hundred percent of the time, so if your friends and family think you’re great, put aside the need to be liked by everyone.
Dogs wait for you to come home and are so happy to see you again that they practically do a happy dance when you walk through the door. Friends, on the other hand, are sometimes so busy that even hearing from a friend becomes an unwelcome interruption. Rather than avoid calls or emails, make a point to talk to friends on a regular basis.
1.According to the text, dogs .
A. will become human’s only friends
B. can help people make their friends
C. are good at finding friendly humans
D. have similar brains to humans’
2.What are pack animals?
A. Animals that like to stay with others
B. Animals often owned by humans as pets
C. Animals preferring to do everything alone
D. Animals that people like to stay together with
3.To keep a friendship, the author advises that one should .
A. rely totally on social networking
B. try to hide his true feeling from others
C. attempt to make himself liked by everyone else
D. communicate with friends face to face more ofter
4.Why dogs often do a dance when the owners come back?
A. They need something to eat
B. They owners bring something nice
C. They are happy to see the owners back
D. They are afraid the owners will leave again
近年来我国多地雾疆天气不断增多，极大地影响了人们的健康和生活。请你根据提示，用英语写一篇文章，向某英语报社投稿。
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1.对现状的描述；
2.对生活造成的影响；
3.分析雾霾形成的原因；
4.建议减少雾霾的措施。（至少两点）
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1.上下文连贯，行文流畅。
2.词数150个左右（开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
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1.The problem of food s_______has become household talk in China.
2.Friends between girls are a_______in shared feeling and support.
3.It's important to raise people's awareness of e_______ protection.
4.I told her we weren't going to be friends any more because she couldn't keep her w_______.
5.Life is no fun without a c_______to share it with you.
6.The other side of the picture is quite the_______.（相反）
7.It's against the law to cut down trees in large_______.（大量地）
8.Most of us have formed an_______（不真实的）picture of life on a desert island.
9.As long ago as the fourteenth century,an Englishman made the_______（不寻常的）discovery that people would rather pay large sums of money.
10.A crowd of people gathered round him and a lady rubbed his arm with soup and butter,but George was firmly
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Kinds of friendships
There are many different kinds of friendships to distinguish.If people are honest with one another and clearly define（界定）which kind of friendship they have,they can avoid a lot of misunderstanding.And if people can learn to move on from a relationship that is over,they will be better off.
Then,what are the different kinds of friendship?Well,the first kind is the social friend.This is the kind of friend that people have most of.This kind of friend isn't someone who you hang out with all the time or live with,but you know them and associate with（与…交往）them at a bar,store or some other public places.They're nice to talk to when you see them and are usually good for a laugh.However,they are not good to talk about a problem with.
The second kind is the counselor（顾问）.This is a friend you go to when you need advice or just someone to listen.You value their wisdom or at least the fact that they are good at listening to you.You can tell this kind of friend almost anything without fearing gossip（闲言碎语）.They are the kind of friend you can trust but you just don't hang out together,unless you want to talk about something important.
The third kind is the fun boy/girl.This kind of friend can usually be counted on to go somewhere with you at a moment's notice.They like hanging out with you whether you're going to a store or a bar or wherever.They're good tension relievers because you know you're just going to have a good time.This kind of friend isn't someone you go to for advice;in fact you shouldn't affect your relationship by getting serious about something.They're trustworthy and you know they aren't going to gossip about what you do together.Don't expect anything else from this kind of friend; just have a good time.
The fourth kind of is the work friend.This is the friend you have at work.You interact（交流）at work only.This may include having a break together,maybe even shopping with them or running an errand（差使）during lunch or after work.They're usually not good to get advice form but on some occasions things might be discussed and you might give each other advice.Mostly you talk about the job.
The last kind is the lifetime friend.This friendship is very rare and usually is found in marriage relationships. This kind of friend is all the above rolled into one.
Kinds of friendships | ||
Introduction | ※You will not1.your friends if you clearly define your friendship. ※It is good for you if you can recover from a(n)2.relationship soon. | |
Different kinds of friendships | The social friend | ※You associate with this kind of friend in some3.places. ※You can have a good time in talking with such friends,but you’d better not4.problems with them. |
The counselor | ※This kind of friend is someone you seldom hang out with but you can always5.them about your problems. ※They are good6.and can keep a secret. | |
The fun boy/girl | ※This kind of friend can make you7.by going somewhere with you. ※Though they are8.,you’d better associate with them just for fun. | |
The work friend | ※This kind of friend is for you to interact with just at work. ※The main9.of your talk is the job. | |
The lifetime friend | ※This kind of friend10.the main qualities of those friends mentioned above. | |
On a recent visit to the Museum of Modem Art with a friend and her daughter,wandering through the museum's exhibits,I was struck by how often my friend's 13-year-old daughter asked us to take photos of her with her smart phone in front of the artwork.Then,she gazed at the photos which she would then post on Instagram,Snapchat and all the rest.She was not the only person who was doing this; it seemed everyone was busy taking photos of themselves "experiencing" the museum.
This is by no means a criticism of my friend's daughter or anyone else.What was concerning,at least to me,was that in between being photographed and posting,my friend's daughter had no interest in the artwork,a fact which didn't seem to matter or have anything to do with wanting to post herself as someone enjoying the experience.
When I was her age,I had no interest in going to museums either.Having no interest in art at her age (and any age) is completely normal.But what is disturbing is how much of a young person's energy these days goes into creating an image of the life they're living and the character they "are" in that life.While creating a self-image has always been a big part of growing up and figuring out our identity,social media seems to have changed the rules of the game.Social media has not just increased the pressure and possibility of creating a self-generated（自我创造的） self-image,but also distorted（歪曲）the process through which we become who we are.Young people now seem to be creating an image of who they are in place of becoming who they are,posting their life rather than living it.
Social media has turned life and its experiences into an exercise in narcissism（自恋，自我陶醉）.No matter what the experience is actually about,it becomes about you,the person who is living it.A concert is not about the music,a restaurant not about the food and a sport event not about the sport;it's all about you,the doer,and what the event says about you.As a result the more we use life create an identity,the more distant from life we feel.Instead of being part of it,we feel as if we have to keep generating new life material.
I hope the next time you post your story,pause for a moment and experience where you are,feel what it feels like to live what you're living without using life for your benefit,or for anything at all.Just live,without the narrative（叙述）.While you may feel this practice is a threat to your identity,causing you to miss a chance to prove your value,in fact,the benefit will far outweigh any loss it brings.
1.According to the author,the fact that her friend's daughter was not interested in the artwork is_____.
A. worrying B. unsurprising
C. unchangeable D. unbearable
2.Which of the following is the basic reason behind people's continuously posting their life?
A. Their desire for being well known.
B. Their increased focus on life.
C. The influence of social media.
D. The pressure from their family and friends.
3.The author believes that the identity people create through narcissism may______.
A. prevent them behaving properly
B. stand in the way of leading a true life
C. cause them to depend more on the remarks of others
D. damage their creativity in producing life material
4.The underlined "it" in the last paragraph refers to______.
A. trying to take control of your feelings
B. facing the threat to your identity bravely
C. improving your self-image through writing
D. experiencing what you're doing practically
