Part B

Directions:

Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraphs (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)

[A] You are not alone

[B] Don’t fear responsibility for your life

[C] Pave your own unique path

[D] Most of your fears are unreal

[E] Think about the present moment

[F] Experience helps you grow

[G] There are many things to be grateful for

Some Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times

Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.

When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these old truths I’ve learned along the way.

41._____________________________

Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.

42._____________________________

If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.

43.______________________________

Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.

44.________________________________

No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.

45.________________________________

Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.

Part B

41、【答案】[D] Most of your fears are unreal

【解析】本段中出現(xiàn)了多次詞義復現(xiàn)，如Fear is not real以及fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination(恐懼只是豐富想象的產物)。Unfortunately轉折后作者通過引用Will Smith的話以及自己的總結強調揭示了段落主題。

42、【答案】[E] Think about the presentmoment

【解析】該題所在段落平鋪直敘，因此第一句話為段落中心句，其中關鍵信息是focus on the present moment，與選項E主題詞復現(xiàn)。下文中又多次復現(xiàn)了主題詞，如value the present moment，moment以及present。

43、【答案】[G] There are many things to be grateful for

【解析】該題的解題線索是主題詞復現(xiàn)。段落中的appreciate，smile，value與grateful屬于近義復現(xiàn)，cry和complain與grateful是反義復現(xiàn)。

44、【答案】[A] You are not alone

【解析】段落首句出現(xiàn)了表達強烈語氣的情態(tài)動詞should，因此主題句為首句，關鍵信息為you are not alone，與A選項匹配。

45、【答案】[C] Pave your own unique path

【解析】該段落主題句為“When you…you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best.”作者正面提出了自己的觀點“相信自己以及自己的決定是最佳的”。下文進一步闡釋，其中own thoughts, own values 以及own choices構成了標題中的own unique path。