1、Day 14七选五阅读AOn Forgiveness (论宽恕)To forgive is a virtue(美德), but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People
2、who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research._1_ Try the following steps:Calm yourself._2_ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Dont wait for an apolog
3、y. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way._3_ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者
4、). Rethinking about you hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you._4_ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love.
5、 You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself._5_ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.A. Why should you forgive?B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.D. Try to see things fr
6、om you offenders angle.E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.BIf youre planning to organize a summer camp, you need t
7、o have a good plan of action. First of all, you should have a theme. For example, if youre planning a lot of games, you could call it “ the adventure land” or something like that. _1_If the summer camp is going to be an overnight program, then you have to keep the kids busy with different activities
8、. _2_ Games act as one of the best ways for kids to relax. They also help kids get along well with each other and develop the ability to work in a team.Kids at the summer camp need to be on their own for some time. Make sure your plan has some free time for them. _3_ You could even encourage them to
9、 write down their thoughts about the summer camp. Be careful not to force them to do some things; let them be on their own.Your summer camp program can have a special day. _4_ During this day, children can show their culture as well as learn about others. Also you can have a gift day, which means ev
10、ery child has to show their gifts, like dancing, singing or painting._5_Let children do certain experiments or go around the campsite and ask them to find the scientific names of trees. Make sure you make this activity fun and interesting, so that the kids dont complain about it being a study activi
11、ty.A. Youll have a wonderful summer camp.B. For example, you can have a culture day.C. This time may be used to make new friends.D. And an art camp can have a theme like “paint the world”.E. This may develop confidence in them to enjoy these sports.F. You can devote a day or two to science and natur
12、e activities.G. So plan interesting games like English corners, races and so on.CThe jobs of the future have not yet been invented. _1_ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.1.CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. _2_ Ask kids, “
13、What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try them out. Ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?2. CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new._3_ There are a dozen different thi
14、ngs you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3.Personal skillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read
15、people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. _4_ “Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”4. Self Expression_5_There are many ways to express thoughts and i
16、deas music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. And we cant forget science education.B. Encourage kids to cook with you.C. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D. Gardening is another great activity fo
17、r helping kids develop this skill.E. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?F. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.G. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.DWhether you are on top of the world or feel yo
18、u are holding it up, we all need help sometimes. Here are four ways to get to a better place.Pay attention inside._1_ It is the small voice, the feeling in your heart. If you are really listening, you will hear what is right and what is wrong to do. Youll know better how to take steps to change._2_S
19、etting aside peaceful time allows you to get your mind clear. Then you can go on to build great things. So pick a place, make it regular, and bring peace to your mind.Speak with someone you dont know.Sometimes you need to take a practical step beyond yourself. A number of nonprofits (非营利组织) provide
20、a listening ear. Sidewalk Talk is a great one. _3_ You can stop by and talk, opening your heart and sharing your worries.Get out in nature._4_ Try being a tourist in your hometown. I am sure there is something peaceful to see.Relaxing outings help you rise far above your latest worry or selfdoubt. N
21、ature can lift you higher.Sometimes we can give to others. _5_ I hope these tips will help you out of the depths and reach higher heights.A. List your thankfulness.B. Fill your mind with peace.C. Sometimes we need a helping hand.D. Being a listening ear makes us feel valued.E. Caring people set up a
22、 space on the sidewalk.F. If youre looking for somewhere to start, it is within you.G. Therere few things as comforting as being a part of our nature.答案A【答案解析】 1. B 2. F 3. G 4. D 5. E【分析】本文是一篇说明文。宽恕、原谅别人是一种美德，文章给出了一些怎样原谅他人的方法。最后说到，自我原谅是最大的挑战。【1题详解】根据上文“People who forgive show less sadness, anger an
23、d stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.”可知根据最近的一项研究，宽恕他人的人表现出较少的悲伤、愤怒和压力，而更多的是充满希望。根据后文“Try the following steps:”可知作者给出了如何原谅他人的步骤。空格处要承上启下，B项（你应该怎么开始原谅他人呢？）切题，B项与后文实际上是自问自答。故选B项。【2题详解】根据前文“Calm yourself.”可知本段的主题是自我冷静，根据后文“You can take a couple of breaths and think of something
24、 that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.”可知作者给出了一个冷静的技巧：你可以做几次深呼吸，然后想一些让你快乐的事情，比如自然中的美丽景色，或者你爱的人。承上启下。F项（为了让你的愤怒消失，尝试一个简单的压力管理技巧。）切题，故选F项。【3题详解】根据前文“Dont wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.”可知不要等着他人道歉，伤害你的人不会想着向你道歉，
25、由此可知，本段讲的是不能等着他人来给你道歉，G项（如果等他人来道歉，你可能会等相当长的时间）符合语境，故选G项。【4题详解】根据后文“If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.”可知如果你理解惹怒你的人，你可能会意识到他是无意伤害你的。连接下文，D项（试着
26、站在对方的角度思考问题）符合语境，故选D项。【5题详解】根据前文“Dont forget to forgive yourself.”可知不要忘记自我原谅，这说明本段的主题是自我原谅。根据后文“But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.”可知但是如果你不这样做，它会让你失去自信。空格处要与本段内容一致，与后文形成转折关系，E项（对一些人来说，自我原谅是最大的挑战）切题。故选E项。B【答案解析】 1. D 2. G 3. C 4. B 5. F【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何组织一场良好的儿童夏令营。首先夏令营要
27、有主题，其次如果是需要过夜的夏令营则需要很多的活动，另外要在夏令营中给孩子留出自己的时间，最后可以给孩子们定制一些自然科学活动或实验。【1题详解】文章第一段“you should have a theme”提到夏令营要有主题，并举例说明有很多游戏的夏令营主题可以叫“冒险之地”。因此需选择与“主题”有关的句子，D项符合文意，故选D。【2题详解】文章第二段提到“then you have to keep the kids busy with different activities”，如果是需要过夜的夏令营则需要给孩子们制定不同的活动，G项提到“So plan interesting games
28、like English corners, races and so on.”制定一些有趣的游戏，如英语角、比赛等等。后文提到“Games act as one of the best ways for kids to relax.”游戏是让孩子们放松的最好的方式。G项起到承上启下的作用，符合文意，故选G。【3题详解】文章第三段提到“Make sure your plan has some free time for them.”要确保有给孩子们制定自由活动的时间。C项中提到this time，指代前文中提到的free time，符合文意，故选C。【4题详解】文章倒数第二段提到“Your su
29、mmer camp program can have a special day”夏令营活动可以有一个特殊的日子，B项提到了culture day文化日，是对special day的具体说明，符合文意，故选B。【5题详解】文章最后一段第二句提到“Let children do certain experiments or go around the campsite and ask them to find the scientific names of trees.”可以让孩子们做一些实验，或者在露营地附近让他们找到树木的科学名称，这两个活动都是与科学和自然有关，这是对F项提到可以花一两天时
30、间做科学和自然活动的具体说明，符合文意，故选F项。C【答案解析】 1. E 2. B3. C 4. G 5. F【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要从四个方面说明了父母该如何帮助孩子为未来的工作做准备的意见。【1题详解】根据后文By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.可知通过帮助他们发展无论未来如何都能很好地为他们服务的经典技能。由此可知，本句应当是提出“如何帮助孩子为还不存在的工作做准备”的疑问，后文接着回答这一疑问。故E选项“那么，我们如何帮
31、助我们的孩子为还不存在的工作做准备呢？”符合上下文语境，故选E。【2题详解】根据后文Ask kids, “What ingredients can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?”可知问孩子们，“我们下次可以添加什么配料来让这些煎饼更好吃？”由此可知，本段建议的是鼓励孩子和自己一起做饭。故B选项“鼓励孩子和你一起做饭”符合上下文语境，故选B。【3题详解】根据上文True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something n
32、ew.可知真正的创造力是把现有的东西创造成新的东西的能力。由此可知，可以让孩子用新的方式来思考现有材料的用法，一次开发创造力。故C选项“我们可以给孩子们机会以新的方式思考材料”符合上下文语境，故选C。【4题详解】根据后文“Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”可知“你觉得她为什么哭?”“你能从那个人的脸上看出他的心情吗?“如果有人这样对
33、你，你会有什么感觉?”由此可知，可以问一些关于故事中人物的问题，来让孩子理解别人的感受。故G选项“我们可以在现实生活中这样做，或者问一些关于故事中人物的问题”符合上下文语境，故选G。【5题详解】根据后文There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas music, acting, drawing, building, photography.可知表达思想和想法的方式有很多音乐、表演、绘画、建筑、摄影。由此可知，本段说明的是教会孩子如何用有意义的方式来表达自己的思想。故F选项“能够以有意义的方式交流思想是一种宝贵的技能”符合上下文语境，故选F。D
34、【答案解析】 1. F 2 B 3. E 4. G 5. C【分析】本文是一篇说明文。生活中总有坎坷，怎样做才能让自己走出困境呢？文章提供了几条让自己走出困境的建议。【1题详解】后文It is the small voice, the feeling in your heart.(它是你内心微弱的声音和感觉)与F. If youre looking for somewhere to start, it is within you.(如果你在寻找开始的地方，它就在你内心)承接自然，within you和in your heart是关键词，故选F项。【2题详解】根据下文的So pick a pla
35、ce, make it regular, and bring peace to your mind.(因此，选一个地方，让它成为有规律的地方，给你的内心带来平静)可知，本段主要讲述怎样给内心带来平静。B. Fill your mind with peace.(让你的心充满平静)可以作为本段小标题，故选B项。【3题详解】上文Sidewalk Talk is a great one.(人行道聊天是不错的一个)与E. Caring people set up a space on the sidewalk.(体贴的人在人行道上设置了一个区域)承接自然，sidewalk是关键词，故选E项。【4题详解】G. Therere few things as comforting as being a part of our nature.(很少有什么事情比让自然成我们的一部分让人更欣慰)符合本段小标题Get out in nature.(到大自然中去)的主要内容，nature是关键词，故选G项。【5题详解】上文Sometimes we can give to others.(有时我们可以给予别人)与C. Sometimes we need a helping hand.(有时我们需要帮助之手)承接自然，上下文是明显的并列关系，sometimes是关键词，故选C项。
