I joined a band as a drummer in my middle school. I thought it would be fun playing the drum and meeting new friends. At first it was easy, but a month later, it got
Our teacher, Angie, singled me out to keep practicing
“Are you giving up on me, Steve?” Angie asked.
“Yes, I am,” I
With her comfort, I decided to go on practicing. However, I
Knowing my difficulties, my teammates gave me a
In the whole process, I was taught that we each had our own job to do in a
A.boring | B.exciting | C.busy | D.difficult |
A.players | B.teachers | C.musicians | D.artists |
A.and | B.so | C.while | D.because |
A.cry | B.play | C.fail | D.perform |
A.laughed | B.shouted | C.continued | D.explained |
A.give out | B.give away | C.give in | D.give up |
A.how | B.why | C.whether | D.when |
A.class | B.team | C.family | D.classes |
A.also | B.even | C.still | D.only |
A.ride | B.hand | C.call | D.lift |
A.music | B.support | C.smile | D.courage |
A.terribly | B.wonderfully | C.carefully | D.normally |
A.show | B.game | C.meeting | D.chance |
A.hurt | B.accepted | C.received | D.refused |
A.everybody | B.somebody | C.anybody | D.nobody |
A.Mike. | B.Ann. | C.Sam. |
A.Because it is expensive. |
B.Because the airport is far from the city. |
C.Because he can’t choose the food. |
A.Because he thinks it’s safe. |
B.Because he can start the journey at any time. |
C.Because he can see many interesting things along the way. |
A.He made a model ship. | B.He watched TV. | C.He did his homework. |
A.At 8:00 a. m. | B.At 9:00 a. m. | C.At 10:00 a.m. |
A.A model plane. | B.A teddy bear. | C.A model ship. |
Do you compare yourself to other people? Perhaps your best friend receives something you really want, or you’re not allowed to go to a concert but your brother or sister is. Even though comparisons are common and can sometimes be beneficial, focusing (专注) on your own progress is important for your happiness.
“We often compare ourselves to others who are doing better or not as well as ourselves.” says Dr. Jack. “But I suggest comparing yourself to your past self and your future self. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what you might do. Focusing on your own purposes is more worthwhile than always trying to come out on top.”
Comparing yourself to those around you is natural. It can help us to be clear about our achievements and to form friendships with people having similar interests. However, nobody is perfect in real life. It’s also important to realize how the comparison is making you feel. “If you begin to feel quite low, focus on your own strengths.” says Jack. In other words, you can ask yourself questions like “What can I do well in?”, which can help you trust yourself.
Maybe here you are wondering “What if all my friends are better than me?”. Dr. White says that jealousy (妒忌) is not bad but focusing on bettering your own work can help you feel just as successful. He also mentions that learning to celebrate your friends’ success can not only help to cheer your friends up but also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up.
1.What does the writer tell us in Paragraph 1?A.We should compare with others. | B.We should share things with brothers. |
C.We should enjoy concerts with sisters. | D.We should focus on our own progress. |
A.To care about others. | B.To change your purposes. |
C.To reduce the excitement. | D.To be proud of your achievements. |
A.what you’re good at | B.what you’ve understood |
C.what you’re crazy about | D.what you’ve experienced |
A.Trusting your friends. | B.Cheering on tiny success. |
C.Celebrating others’ success. | D.Forming a deep friendship. |
A.Plan Your Own Future | B.Learn from your friends |
C.Run Your Own Race | D.Follow Your Own Dream |
On June 5, 2022, China sent the Shenzhou-14 spaceship into space successfully. Cai Xuzhe, one of the three astronauts in the flight, became the first astronaut in Hebei Province to go into space to perform a space task.
Cai Xuzhe was born in 1976, in the countryside of Hebei Province. As a child, every time he heard a plane flying past, he would run outside and stare up at it till it flew away.
Cai went into an Air Force flight college in his final year at school in 1995. After graduating from college, he volunteered to work at an airport which has few pilots and poor condition. He studied and trained his flying skills there really hard. Cai became a member of China’s second-generation astronauts in May, 2010.
Since then, he has got hard training that is a big challenge to him. The training in the desert in northwest China in 2018 had a great influence on him. During the 48-hour training, he endured (忍受) heat above 40 degrees, sandstorms, heavy rain, and cold below zero degrees at night. He seemed to experience all four seasons in the 48 hours. His outstanding training performance finally made him become a member of Shenzhou-14 group.
Dreaming of flying high since childhood, Cai Xuzhe, a new face of the Shenzhou-14 group, has spent many years as an astronaut to prepare for his debut in space. “I feel proud to have this chance to go into space,” he said.
On that day, Cai Xuzhe’s hometown was boiling. The villagers beat gongs and drums in the village cultural square and celebrated lively. “I hope he will successfully complete his first space task and return safely,” Cai Xuzhe’s father said excitedly.
1.How long has Cai prepared for the Shenzhou-14 task after being a China’s second-generation astronaut?A.About 4 years. | B.About 12 years. | C.About 27 years. | D.About 46 years. |
A.He graduated from a flight college in 1995. |
B.He is the first Chinese astronaut to perform a space task. |
C.He was interested in airplanes when he was young. |
D.He once volunteered to work in the poor countryside. |
A.Cai Xuzhe has been training since May, 2010. |
B.Cai Xuzhe has completed hard training. |
C.Cai Xuzhe has experienced different weather in space. |
D.Cai Xuzhe is a member of Shenzhou-14 group now. |
A.appearance for the first time | B.performing in a concert |
C.show in a comedy | D.traveling as a tourist |
A.They didn’t know more about it. | B.They thought it might be difficult. |
C.They didn’t care about it at all. | D.They were very proud of it. |
I’m writing to ask you come to our class for a visit. I’ve heard that you have been to the China. In our China unit, we have learned about it’s rich culture and long history. Because you have visited China some times, I would like to know if or not you have seen the old buildings there. Although we have learned a lot from the text book, but I believe your personal experiences will be a lot better than the book. Your knowledges of China can help the whole class. Could you share your experiences for us? It will be very excited and interesting. I hoped that you will think about my request and visit us as soon as possibly.
MS. Smith