The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight. I was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless. I couldn't change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK.That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. I'm here to tell you that it's very important. It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my life. And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. I'm kinder to others around me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and I am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I don ' t have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier.Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We can ' t change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action. Really feel the happiness that something or someone with in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you're thankful for.

1. I was unhappy with my life three years ago.

假设你暑假参加了你所在社区组织的义工(volunteer)活动。请给你的美国朋友Tom写一封英文电子邮件,与他分享你的感想,内容包括:

·你做了什么义工工作

·你认为做义工的意义是什么

请以Li Ke署名。

Meet Famous People in London

Many people like to see famous people. But famous people don't 31____ like to be looked at. At least, they don't like to be looked at all day every day! However, there is one 32____ in England where you can look at lots of famous people every day. That is Madame Tussaud's, the most popular 33____ attraction in London.On most days of the year, 34____ of visitors can be seen outside Madame Tussaud's. They want to 35____ in and see some of the most famous people in the world. If you like, you can 36 ____ to those film stars, sports stars or politicians in Madame Tussaud's, but they won't 37____ anything to you, because they can't! Madame Tussaud's is a waxworks(蜡像馆), and the"famous people"in the building are made out of wax. But, this doesn't 38____ to be a problem. Ordinary people like looking at 39____ people, even if they are only 40____ . It's better than nothing!

A. seem

B. give

C. place

D. talk

E. statues

F. tourist

G. extraordinary

H. liens

I. get

J. rarely

K. say

L. usually

Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes

Lots of people don't dare to make mistakes (mistake). They fear that they will be ridiculed or 41____ (blame) by others. They fear that they will lose their money and belongings or be under a lot of stress. But risks are 42____ (actual) unavoidable and they do pave the way towards success. Have you ever 43____ (hear) of someone who achieves success without making any mistakes before?So it is 44____ (nature) that making mistakes in your effort to reach your dreams is 45____ (consider) a must, and you shouldn't worry about that as you may get a lot of 46____ (advantage) out of your mistakes. By making mistakes you then can distinguish between the correct and the 47____ (correct) portions of what you did. Anthony D'Angelo said: "In order to succeed, you must fail, so that you know what to do the next time. "And Robert Louis Stevenson even 48____ (go) to the extreme as to say: "Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good 49____ (spirit)."You needn't worry about anything as long as you keep on going by 50____ (wise) learning from your mistakes and trying even harder.

The Power of Positive Thinking

Human emotion is one of those factors that cannot be defined exactly. The reason is that it is quite uncertain. We cannot change the feelings that are roused when we experience different things. (26)Some people forget that they are in control. They make their choices based on their emotions. They experience failure and loss and let their emotions rule their decisions. They are trapped in their sadness and thus, experience more failure.Some people say they need a lucky break to recover from their failures. (27) They need to get over their failures on their own. But how do they do that? The answer is: positive thinking.People often fail to realize the power of positive thinking. (28) They fail to realize that they only need to overcome their fears in order to truly succeed in life. They just have too much pride and are blinded of their own shortcomings.The power of positive thinking lies in belief. (29) You make the decisions that affect your life. You may not be able to change your environment, but you are able to change the way you react to it.The power of positive thinking lies beyond false courage. You need to take another look at the world around you. (30) You can't rest on your success, or foolish pride will cause you to make wrong decisions.

A. They fail to realize that their worst enemy lies within themselves.

B. However, we must always remember that we can control our reactions.

C. You can't just take a look at your failures, or you will lose hope.

D. We can benefit a lot from positive thinking.

E. However, life rarely gives people a break.

F. You need to believe that you are in control.

Ancient Greeks stressed loyalty___________.

Ancient Greeks saw it as a duty___________.

Young Greeks had a strong desire___________.

Young men in ancient Greece were required___________.

Task 2

21. Ancient Greek values are held___________.

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