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Things change over time. Sometimes when important people leave our life, it is forever. So it is necessary to stay touch with our loved ones, includes our friends. I lost contact with some trusted friends of mine when I transferred to the new school. I kept trying to search for any informations about them though it was almost impossible. My luck improved this May that I got my best friend's phone number. We met each other , sharing with each other our past years that we spent together. It was a totally relief for me to see my friend unchanged it.

Some things cannot be taken away as time going by. If you miss your friend, pull out your phone and  make a call until he is out of reach.

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A. Focus on your relationships.

B. Think about what to do next.

C. Take good care of your body.

D. Try to avoid over-thinking.

E. Set up a proper goal for yourself.

F. Practise acts of kindness.

Five Happiness Secrets For Tough Times

 Sonja Lyubomirsky, an author, has researched the science of happiness for years. Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy, and increase your bursts of happiness throughout the day.

61. ________________

 “You could spend a lot of time thinking deeply,” says Lyubomirsky. “But that just makes you feel even more pessimistic, more out of control, and affects your self esteem. Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer.”

 Get rid of pessimism. One of the most effective ways to cope when things are difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy. “What can I learn from this? Times are tough, I’ve been furloughed at work, but I can spend more time with the kids, adopt a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills.”

62. ________________

 Now more than ever we need each other to survive. Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier. Think of practical, everyday gestures that can make someone’s life a little bit easier. For example, Lyubomirsky says, “Maybe now many of us can’t afford to take a cab to the airport, so offer to give a friend a ride.”

63. ________________

 You don’t need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness. Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid’s needs can weigh down hard on your family life. But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on caring for your loved ones.

 “I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects of this economy on families and how parents can’t afford to buy their kids luxuries like toys anymore,” says Lyubomirsky. “But what they don’t realize is that kids don’t care about toys — what they care about is parents being grumpy and taking it out on them.”

64. ________________

 “If you find a happy person you will find a project,” says Lyubomirsky. “Happy people all have goals they care about.”

 Commit yourself to a project – whether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn. But it’s also important to remember to be flexible in these times. Don’t get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals. Adopt and change!

 “If your spouse has lost their job you might have to change your goal,” says Lyubomirsky. “Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job.”

65. ________________

 When times are tough, it’s easy to skip your regular workouts in favor of mopping in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips. Your thinking is “I have more important things to worry about right now than looking good.”

 But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC (Tender Loving Care). It will go a long way in boosting your happiness. “Even if you can’t afford to go to the gym,” Lyubomirsky says, “take time out to exercise at home.”

   I was puzzled! Why was this old woman making such a fuss about an old copse which was of no use to anybody? She had written letters to the local paper, even to a national, protesting about a projected by-pass to her village, and, looking at a map, the route was nowhere near where she lived and it wasn’t as if the area was attractive. I was more than puzzled, I was curious.

   The enquiry into the route of the new by-pass to the village was due to take place shortly, and I wanted to know what it was that motivated her. So it was that I found myself knocking on a cottage door, being received by Mary Smith and then being taken for a walk to the woods.

“I’ve always loved this place,” she said, “it has a lot of memories for me, and for others. We all used it. They called it ‘Lovers lane’. It’s not much of a lane, and it doesn’t go anywhere important, but that’s why we all came here. To be away from people, to be by ourselves. ” she added.

It was indeed pleasant that day and the songs of many birds could be heard. Squirrels watched from the branches, quite bold in their movements, obviously few people passed this way and they had nothing to fear. I could imagine the noise of vehicles passing through these peaceful woods when the by-pass was built, so I felt that she probably had something there but as I hold strong opinions about the needs of the community over-riding the opinions of private individuals, I said nothing. The village was quite a dangerous place because of the traffic especially for old people and children, their safety was more important to me than an old woman’s strange ideas.

“Take this tree,” she said pausing after a short while. “To you it is just that, a tree. Not unlike many others here.” She gently touched the bark, “Look here, under this branch, what can you see?”

“It looks as if someone has done a bit of carving with a knife.” I said after a cursory inspection.

“Yes, that’s what it is!” she said softly.

   She went on, “He had a penknife with a spike for getting stones from a horse's hoof, and I helped him to carve them. We were very much in love, but he was going away, and could not tell me what he was involved in the army. I had guessed of course. It was the last evening we ever spent together, because he went away the next day, back to his Unit.”

   Mary Smith was quiet for a while, then she sobbed. “His mother showed me the telegram. ‘Sergeant R Holmes …Killed in action in the invasion of France.’…”

“I had hoped that you and Robin would one day get married.” she said, “He was my only child, and I would have loved to be a Granny, they would have been such lovely babies’- she was like that! ”

“Two years later she too was dead. ‘Pneumonia (肺炎), following a chill on the chest’ was what the doctor said, but I think it was an old fashioned broken heart. A child would have helped both of us.”

There was a further pause. Mary Smith gently caressed the wounded tree, just as she would have caressed him. “And now they want to take our tree away from me.” Another quiet sob, then she turned to me. “I was young and pretty then, I could have had anybody, I wasn’t always the old woman you see here now. I had everything I wanted in life, a lovely man, health and a future to look forward to.”

   She paused again and looked around. The breeze gently moved through the leaves with a sighing sound. “There were others, of course, but no one can match my Robin!” she said strongly. “And now I have nothing - except the memories this tree holds. If only I could get my hands on that awful man who writes in the paper about the value of the road they are going to build where we are standing now, I would tell him. Has he never loved, has he never lived, does he not know anything about memories? We were not the only ones, you know, I still meet some who came here as Robin and I did. Yes, I would tell him!”

   I turned away, sick at heart.

55. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.

   A. draw attention to the damage that wars cause

   B. persuade people to give up private interest

   C. arouse the awareness of being environmentally friendly

   D. introduce a touching but sad love story

56. Which of the following words can best describe Mary Smith?

   A. Selfish.            B. Faithful.           C. Changeable.        D. Stubborn.

57. The underlined sentence “I felt that she probably had something there” means ________.

   A. I thought there might be something hidden in the woods by Mary Smith

   B. I guessed there might be a story related with Mary Smith

   C. I thought there might be some reason for Mary Smith’s protest

   D. I guessed there might be a secret purpose of Mary Smith.

58. What was probably the carving on the wounded tree?

   A. The date when Robin Holmes would leave for army.

   B. Their wish that this place and tree would last long.

   C. Their names and a heart with a sign of arrow through it.

   D. Their protest against the war which tore them apart.

59. In Mary’s opinion, which of the following might have caused Robin’s mother’s death?

   A. Pneumonia       B. A chill on the chest     C. A heart attack     D. Severe sorrow

60. The “tree” probably stands for ________.

   A. her romance      B. her determination         C. her sadness          D. her dream

   We keep reading that TV is bad for you. If this is true, how come the current generation of TV-addicted kids is much smarter than we are? In my home, the only people who can work the remote control are the children.
   Perhaps TV does educate you. For example, you learn a useful medical fact: A person who has been shot always has time to speak an incomplete sentence before he dies. “The killer was…” (dies)
   But I guess the biggest things we learn from TV can be regarded as “Life Skills”. Bad things only happen on dark and stormy nights. Emotional breakdowns cause people to wander in the heavy rain without umbrellas. And contrary to what scientists say, the crack(霹靂) of lightning and the accompanying flash happen at exactly the same time, wherever you are.
   I’ve even acquired useful geographical facts from science-fiction shows: Aliens speak English no matter which planet they come from.
   Making use of what we learn from TV can improve our security. Consider these truths. If you are ever attacked by 2 0 bad guys, don’t worry about being outnumbered. The criminals will hang back and take turns to approach you in ones and twos just so you can conveniently defeat them all. Bad guys who are completely covered in black clothes always remove their black masks to reveal that they are in fact, aha, women.
   TV also teaches us important information about escaping from danger. Watch and learn. (1) If anyone is running after you down a passage, you will find that boxes have been conveniently placed near all the walls you need to jump over. (2) If you are tall and handsome, you can run from any number of armed criminals, and every shot will miss you.
   Be warned, however. If your name card says “henchman” (幫兇) and you are part of a group of plain-looking people trying to catch a handsome individual, a single shot will kill you. But don’t be anxious: TV also delivers useful information for bad guys. All cars are inflammable (易燃的) and have amazing shock absorbers that enable them to fly into the air and land without damage — except police cars.
   TV even teaches us about TV. Whenever anyone turns on a TV, it shows a news flash about someone they know. They then turn the box off immediately after that news item.
50. By saying “A person who has been shot always has time to speak an incomplete sentence before he dies” (Paragraph 2), the writer shows his________.
   A. humor         B. sympathy      C. deep concern        D. medical knowledge
51. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that in the real world_______.
   A. bad things cause people to break down in the rain
   B. bad things never happen on dark and stormy nights
   C. people with emotional problems like to walk in the rain without umbrellas
   D. the crack of lightning and the accompanying flash don’t happen at the same time
52. On TV what usually happens when a person turns it on?
   A. The news shown is always about someone the person knows.
   B. The person always turns off the TV when it’s time for news.
   C. The program shown is always about the importance of TV.
   D. TV always shows news about famous people.
53. What’s the main idea of this passage?
   A. Life skills can be learned from TV.
   B. TV plays an important role in society.
   C. Watching TV makes people more creative.
   D. What happens in TV is very different from reality.
54. The writer of this passage takes a(n) _______ attitude towards TV plays.
   A. positive         B. casual          C. negative           D. indifferent

   Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi

   In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:

   “Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”

   The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!

   Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies

   The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:

   “Oh, oh," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”

   How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young little princesses!
   Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings

   This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.

   Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:

   “In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”

   They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
   Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman

   This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.

   Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
   “As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”

   So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!

   Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey

   This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!

   “My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.

   "Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”

   So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!

46. Which story is more well-received by young girls?

   A. Trevor The Taxi                                     B. Faffenburger's Odyssey

   C. The Wise Old Woman                            D. The Girl Who Believed In Fairies

47. You can find the description of a night scene in _______?

   A. The Envious Kings                                 B. The Girl Who Believed In Fairies

   C. The Wise Old Woman                            D. Faffenburger's Odyssey

48. According to the passage, the kings in “The Envious Kings” can be described as_______?

   A. Jealous              B. powerful                         C. rude                       D. ugly

49. Who will most probably find the passage useful?

   A. parents with children                              B. children who love to surf the Internet

   C. teachers in high school                             D. experts who concern children

   People are seeking for opportunities that will assist them in reaching their goals. Marketing yourself is when there is a demand for you and your services that will help you achieve your goals. Though when people talk about marketing, they usually think that this is about producing a sale. But, it does not necessarily have to be.

If you are an employee then you want your boss to take your ideas, and if you are on a job hunting then you want to find a good position. So in reality, marketing really leads to sale. Therefore, marketing yourself means you are simply “selling” yourself!

   The common problem in marketing yourself is that most people think that it is unpleasant to market themselves. They think that marketing concerns only to a business. Of course, this is absolutely not true. People who want to attain the success they desire must promote themselves.

   Marketing yourself is a useful tool. The better you market yourself, the more opportunities you will have. Marketing yourself does not really mean telling every person how beautiful and wonderful you are. It means letting your prospective employer know that you exist or you can do something better.

   There are actually several different ways of marketing yourself. But there are only two primary approaches that you carry out. The first is to find ways to reach out to others and the second is to construct ways in order for the people to find you and make connection with you.

To reach out and touch the lives of others, you have to be a good person and a good employee. In that way your good reputation will follow naturally. Have a brief and concise message that you can share with others. When you market yourself, you tell people who you are and what you can do for others. Plan well and practice your message.

   In constructing ways for the people to notice and make connection with you, you must be open to them. Communication is a great opportunity to make an impact especially when you market yourself. You also communicate by what you are wearing. Know the appropriate dress code and have plenty of time to decide what you will wear. Just remember to make a great first impression!

41. What is the main idea of the passage?

   A. the reasons for marketing yourself.           B. the subject of marketing yourself.

   C. the Ways of marketing yourself.          D. the uses of Marketing yourself.

42. According to the passage, as to marketing themselves, most people tend to feel ______.

   A. confident         B. cheerful          C. terrible          D. appropriate

43. Which of the following statements about marketing yourself is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. Marketing yourself means selling yourself to an employer.

   B. Marketing yourself requires specific and detailed information.

   C. Marketing yourself helps to raise the chance of getting a job.

   D. Marketing yourself is intended to wear appropriate dresses.

44. In order to market yourself well, you can do these things EXCEPT ______.

   A. be open to others                            B. praise yourself

   C. wear appropriately                            D. have a brief and clear message

45. From the passage, we can infer that people good at marketing themselves must be______.

   A. social           B. humorous         C. hardworking       D. determined

  For several years, we lived at the end of a long Texas country road. Every evening when I was away from home on business, my little boy would ask permission of his mother to take his black   21   and his daddy’s walking stick, to make the half-mile   22   from the house to the fence which   23   the beginning of the dirt driveway.

   One day, I was busy with my business and was   24   for about an hour, completely forgetting about the   25   little boy down the road who might be   26   for his daddy.

   On my way home, the rain was so thick that I could not   27   ten feet in front of me. All I could   28   was finishing my journey and getting out of the rain.   29   , the downpour began to abate(減弱). It was only a drizzle(細雨) by the time my car turned the last   30   and approached the final street between me and a warm home and nice meal.

     31  , I  caught sight of my little boy, who was   32   an umbrella in one hand, a walking stick in the other, and was wearing the biggest and most beautiful smile ever to lighten the   33   of a little boy.

   As I stopped the car and   34   the door, he ran into my arms and held me long and hard. He was wet and   35   with cold, but he never   36  the rain, nor the hour-long wait. He simply said, “Daddy, I missed you. I am so glad you are home.”

   Last year, we   37   to a wonderful new home provided for a special season in our lives. We no longer have a long country road.   38   , I have never forgotten the rainy day and the little boy and his dog. Often, perhaps a thousand times, that   39   has occurred in my mind.  40   all events in our lives, it happens once, and must be treasured.

21. A. bag                            B. dog                          C. umbrella                   D. toy

22. A. journey                      B. flight                        C. effort                       D. ride

23. A. discovered                 B. explained                  C. marked                    D. described

24. A. controlled                   B. trained                      C. delayed                    D. bothered

25. A. hopeful                      B. grateful                    C. careful                     D. faithful

26. A. waiting                      B. sending                    C. searching                 D. calling

27. A. drive                          B. see                           C. feel                          D. hear

28. A. stick to                      B. think of                    C. pick up                    D. hold on

29. A. In fact                       B. In surprise                C. At once                   D. At last

30. A. moment                     B. corner                      C. street                       D. way

31. A. All of a sudden            B. Believe it or not         C. To my pleasure         D. For seconds

32. A. holding                      B. taking                       C. folding                     D. carrying

33. A. body                          B. head                         C. face                         D. hand

34. A. closed                        B. locked                      C. knocked                   D. opened

35. A. worrying                    B. nervous                    C. trembling                 D. anxious

36. A. noticed                      B. doubted                    C. judged                     D. mentioned

37. A. moved                       B. turned                      C. returned                   D. traveled

38. A. Therefore                   B. Besides                     C. Otherwise                D. However

39. A. time                           B. scene                       C. act                          D. sight

40. A. With                          B. For                          C. Like                         D. Among

 -- It takes patience to be a good teacher.      

-- _______. It's far more than that.

   A. It holds truth in it                                            B. I can't agree more

   C. Absolutely                                 D. Not really

 Dad usually told after-meal stories, _______ one deeply impressed me and totally changed my view on life in my later days.

   A. that               B. of which            C. whose            D. for that

 The book written by Mr. Jackson ______ people from all walks of life, making it the best seller in England.

   A. appealed to         B. contributed to       C. adapted to         D. owed to