The Value of Tears（ 36-40. D E C A G ）Tears can ruin make-up， bring conversation to a stop ， and give you a runny nose. They can leave you embarrassed andwithout energy. However ，crying is a fact of life ，and tears are very useful. Even when you’，retheynotmakecryinga filmover the eye’ sWhen tears fall ，they reduce stress. But we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons.“ People worry emotions ， afraid that once they lose control they’ ll never 37get it backAfter. we cry，”the__feelings that caused thetears often disappear.Sometimes people become much stressed and can’ t cry. Whatever emotion they are feelingshock，anger，fear—，or sadness is being held back.But everyone has the need to cry. Psychologist Vera Diamond explains that her treatment often consists of giving people permission to Patients practice crying just to become used to express emotions. She suggests safe ，private places to cry ，like under the bedcovers or in the car. Crying is a way of ease tension ，but people don t like’ it when others cry because itmakes them they ’ ll do just about anything to make you stop.In certain situations ， such as at work ，tears are not appropriate. It’ s good not to cry during a tenseYoubusinessshouldalso act out the whole situation aga in and be as noisy and angry as you like. It will help you feel better.，”she adds，“ once your tears have taken away the stress， you can begin to think calmly of ways to deal with the problem.”Tears are a sign of our ability to feel. If you find yourself near someone crying，deal with it. And never be afraid to cryyourself.A． They too may be holding back a need to cry.B． They cry for different reasons.C． She gives crying exercises.D． It contains a chemical against infection( 炎症 )．E． The fact is no emotion lasts forever.F． It forms in response to the stress on the surface of the eye.G．But once you’ re safely behind closed doors，don’ t just cry.B 36-40 DGAFBC__36_. You don ’ t show your secret personality when you are awake because you can control your behavior, but whenyou are asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. __37__. The important position is the one that you go to sleepin.If you go to sleep on your back, you’ re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easilyed byinfluenc fashion or new ideas. You don’ t like to displease people. So you never express your real feelings38.. _ If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’ re alway always stick to your own o pinions or judgment, but you aren’ t very ambitious39.This. means that you enjoy having agood time.If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so youdelusive( 不真实的，虚假的).You ’ re shy and you don’ t normally like meeting people. You prefer to on your own, You easily hurt.If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well- balanced personality.’ re usually careful. You believe in yourself. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don often get’sadt. You always say what you think even if it makes people ratherangry.A. You ’ re quite shy and you aren’ t quite sure of yourselfB. You know your strengths and weaknessesC. Normally people seldom change their sleeping positionD. Everyone has got two personalities —the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and realE. Maybe you don’ t want to make friends with a person who sleeps curled upF. You usually live for today not tomorrowG. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their positionsC Start Small, Think Big 36-40FDBGCRemember when you were asked to write compositions about “ ameaningful experience as” young students You wouldwrite about how you overcame hardship and unpleasantness in order to help others. You learned then that therewas more to life than earning lots of money and living in comfort.It ’ s easy to lose sight of the greater meaning in our life when running our business and making time for our familyand friends.36Rank our values. Many people are successful, but people who live lives of real significance actually think about andwork for others instead of just collecting wealth. They’ re getting involved in ordinary activities that make a differ others or fulfill a need in their communities.37The hard work they put in helping others is reflecting the values thatare most meaningful to them.Think locally. People who live significant lives don ’ tnecessarily jet around on airplanes going to so-called extraordinary events and board meetings.38That could mean creating a great employment environment for a dozen people, raising funds for a cancer charity, or volunteering in a local school district. The key is that your actions are in agreement with your values and you are committed to making a positive difference.39Donate your old clothes and books to children in poor areas. Join a volunteering project. Help set up awaste bin for used batteries in your building. Hand out leaflets to your neighbors on how to protect themselves in thegrowing air pollution.40We’ re giving more than we’ re taking away and making them better because of it. when people say myself best when I’ m with you, and you know you’ re making the world a better place, life of significance”you.’ re livingA. It matters a lot to measure your own business against your communityB. They just improve their own parts of the world for the benefit of others.C. Significance comes when we create value and make contributions to people we care aboutD. Their seemingly small deeds actually come bigger than other goalsE. They often aim highF. But the good news is that you can take action to begin to get back on trackG. Be kind and considerate.D 36-40DCAFGLast summer over 12,000 fans were at Wembley Arena in London, shouting and cheering. Thousands more werewatching online.36It was esports, or competitive computer gaming.Millions of people in the UK play computer games for fun. Some of them have become professional gamers, playinggames as their full-time job. 37 They practice for ten or more hours a day, five or six days a week. They do exercises liketyping something and trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them.38 Are players athletes Some say no. Esports players don ’ needt to run, jump, throw or do big physical actions. Atthe moment, the UK government classifies esports as kinds of games, not as sports.But others say yes: esports are sports. Players do need some physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination, reflexes, accuracy and timing. If darts, snooker and shooting are classified as sports, then perhaps esports should be too.39And they will be an official medal sport in the Asian Games starting from 2022. Next step: the Olympics For many esports fans and players, though, the most important thing is that esports are growing in popularity andimportance.40A. But are esports really sportsB. All like playing computer games.C. It’ot seasyn being a professional gamer, though.D. But this wasn’ t a football, basketball or tennis match.E. It is certain that esports will come into the 2024 Olympics.F. In fact, China and South Korea do classify esports as sports.G. If esports are not as important as sports now, they definitely will be in the near future.E36-40 GBCFEA new Kenyan law bars the production, sale and even use of polythene(聚乙烯) plastic bags.36The secretary of Kenya ’Nationals Environmental Management Authority(NEMA), Judi Wakhungu, told reporters thatplastic bags are affecting Kenya’ s food and water supplies.“ It is a物poisonous质)thatwesubstancemustgt (rid of,”said37People often get them when buying products from food stores or other businesses. But experts argue that polythenebags are bad for the environment and public health While the bags are thin, they never really break down intosmall pieces through natural processes.38They have also been blamed for killing animals who eat them or becometrapped in them.NEMA officials have been urging retail (零售) businesses and companies in the capital city to obey the new ban. They aresupporting a campaign known as the-bag“”takeproject.39“ Ihope soon we’ llstart seeing people who are carryi ng out these recycling materials, or alternative bags, which areeco-friendly. All this is creating much more employment than is being lost.” Said Geoffrey Wahungu, the d NEMA.40In Kenya, two plastic bag importers attempted to overturn the ban in court last week. But their effort failed. TheNational Association of Manufacturers says the ban will cost the country more than 60,000 jobs. Some producers ofplastic bags also oppose the idea of banning bags.A. Plastic bags can be easily recycled like paper bags.B. Plastic bags are widely used in daily life throughout the worldC. The bags have been blamed for polluting cities and coastal areas.D. The polythenes are more dangerous and damage the environment.E. However, not everyone feels that banning plastic bags is a wise idea.F. People are expected to bring their own cloth bags or baskets from home.G. People caught breaking the law may be fined up to $40,000 or face a four-year jail term.F 36-40 FGEBDDifficult financial times don't mean your giving shuts down. 36There are so many ways to give back that won'thurt your wallet and will enrich your life.1. Pick up the phoneCalling someone "for no reason is an important opportunity to show them that you are thinking of them. You aretaking time out of your busy day to reach out. Eve someone to just listen sometimes. They may be filled with joy or sadness,372. Write a note38It is one thing to say it, but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing. What if you made a commitment towrite a thank- you note to someone every week3.39You never know what someone might be going through-a painful divorce, a tough college semester, or just a bad day.Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated. In addition, it costs less than going out. The leftovers fromthis dinner can be packaged up for homeless people. That's double giving!4. Set aside money from a daily routine to donateGiving doesn't have to mean a life full of sacrifices, You can still buy a burger or get your nails done. 40 Donate themoney you save: Even $5 can make a difference in someone's life.A. Give a gift to the stomach.B Invite someone over for dinner.C. To take your awareness to a new level, move beyond money.D But instead of buying much coffee every week, you can drink less.E. While some people enjoy receiving gifts, all of us appreciate a kind word.F. Instead, they allow you to examine how your time and money are spent.G. Be there to celebrate their good news, or support them with sympathy.G 36-40 FAGDBAmerica is a country of immigrants. 36 The group of people with the longest period of residence in North America are American Indians. It is believed that they migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. The next people to come to what is now the U. S. were Europeans.They came as colonists( 殖民者 ) between 350 and 250 years ago. Many of these colonists came from England and settled along the Atlantic coast. 37 They settled in Florida and in the southwestern part of the country. Through the 19th century, more immigrants came to the U. S. The earlier ones were largely from Ireland, Germany and other partsof Western Europe. 38 In this century many Eastern Europeans have. come to the U. S. and more recently thousands of people from Southeast Asia and the Caribbean area have come to live in the U. S.39Some came in order to make better lives for themselves in a new country. Others came so that they could worship their religions more freely. Many immigrants left their homelands because of war, political unrest or badeconomic and living conditions.Although most immigrants chose to come to the U. S. themselves, they often suffered hardships getting to the country. The conditions in which many people lived when they first arrived were very difficult. However , most immigrants managed to establish themselves.40 The U, S. today is called the melting pot since people who came from different countries have all become Americans.A. Other colonists came from Spain.B. Now, they usually have good lives in the U. S.C. After fighting with the Indians, they controlled the areas,D. These people have come to the U. S. for many reasons.H 36—40 EADFGHow to improve social skills Different people have different opinions. Social skills are an essential part of life but arenot always easy to perfect. Improving takes time and some trial and error.Select specific skills to improveDon’ t try to improve all of your social skills at once.36After you feel comfortable in your understanding of body language, you might read a guide on small talk and practice that next.37Talk with people while carrying out daily activities at school, work or at any other place. Communication ispowerful and as you enter into more conversations, you will become more experienced in chatting.Be relaxed and confident around people38You can help grow this feeling by building your sense of self-worth and finding your inner-strength.Remind yourself that you are a very special and worthwhile person.Choose specific goals and work towards themTrying to improve your social skills is such a broad goal that it is hard to see progress towards it and it is easy to get discouraged. 39For instance, you might decide“ I want to successfully join a conversation at a party.Find people who share the same interests with youWhy do you think you see a lot of friends are people who share something in common For example, the basketball group, the football group, the video games group.40So if you love football then talk about football. This is how most friendships start off.A. Join in conversations.B. Refer to social skills books and guides.C. People love to be around with humorous people.D. People like it when you are comfortable with yourself.E. You might buy a book on body language and work on that first.F. Instead, pick a goal that is challenging but able to do and specific.G. Generally, those who share the same interests are more likely to become friends.。