Do you have a fear of public speaking? For the longest time,I had such kind of fear.It's common.In fact,various scientific reports have shown that the fear of speaking in public 【1】 (rank) higher than the fear of 【2】 (die).This may sound a bit extreme to many of you but 【3】you get nervous and sweat like crazy just at the thought of speaking in front of people,then you probably know that the fear is somewhat understandable.

I remember I used to fear public speaking.My legs would get weak as I 【4】(walk)to the front of the audience.I would avoid eye contact unless I found someone with a 【5】(smile)face.Then I would just stare at hat person for 【6】whole speech.

Have you experienced these things? They are not 【7】(exact)good experiences.I will share my experiences in overcoming fear of public speaking.The most important thing is to practice.You can do this 【8】 joining such kind of clubs.If that’s not possible,then just practice doing speeches in front of anyone,even yourself in the mirror an imaginary audience. Volunteer 【9】(do)short speeches whenever you can get the chance.The more you do it,the 【10】(easy)it will become.

But what might self-distancing look like in action? Consider a typical”he said/she said”student conflict where they are each focusing on their own feelings.One is thinking,‘‘I can't believe he did that to me”And another insists.”She really hurt my feelings”However,if you ask them to take the self-distancing,they might step outside of themselves and ask broader questions:”Why was he so hurt in this situation?”or”How did her anger affect him?”

Although this approach may sound too simple to be effective,studies indicate that a change in point of view can have a powerful effect on the way people think,feel,and behave. Here are several different techniques you can try.

First,consider how a thoughtful friend might respond after quietly observing their situation.Besides,avoid using the pronoun”I”.Focus on using third-person pronouns,he,she,they,and they were able to see the stressful event as challenging rather than threatening.Finally,ask yourself,”How would I feel about this one week from now or ten years from now?”This form of mental time travel may be effective because our attention is directed away from our immediate,concrete circumstances.

【1】What is self-distancing?

A.Getting stuck in negative emotions.

B.A stressful situation.

C.A study on relieving emotional stress.

D.Reflecting on yourself objectively.

【2】Which of the following statement uses the techniques of self-distancing?

A.I’m angry with him.

B.How did these two people get to this point?

C.How I wish I could go back to the past!

D.He grabbed my notes，and then，and then…

【3】What is the best title for the passage?

A.Why Self-distancing Matters

B.The Disadvantages of Self-distancing

C.Breaking the Cycle of Negative Reflection

D.Ways to Reflect on Emotional Reactions

【1】What is the passage mainly about?

A.A visit to Arab.B.The business in Arab.C.The Arabs’ customs.

【2】What is an unpleasant behavior for Arabs?

A.Talking business immediately.

B.Having refreshments before talking.

C.Discussing business in front of strangers.

【3】What should people do when a meeting is interrupted?

A.Stop talking and leave.

B.Pretend not to hear and goon.

C.Let someone know your displeasure.

【4】Why do Arabs rarely say”No”directly?

A.They consider it impolite to a guest.

B.They think it is disrespectful to God.

C.They want to have lots of time to consider.

【1】What does the man ask the woman to do while he is dialing?

A.Make a shopping list.

B.Arrange the place for the party.

C.Find some fun things for the party.

【2】Who won’t come to the party?

A.David.B.Jane.C.David’s girlfriend.

【3】What will the man do?

A.Call those boys once more.

B.Go to visit David’s girlfriend.

C.Do shopping with the woman.

【1】What do we know about the walking shoes?

A.They’re sold with a pair of socks.

B.They’re soft because of the material.

C.They’re too loose without the inner sole.

【2】What is the man unsatisfied with?

A.The shoes polish.B.The original shoelaces.C.The color of the shoes.

【1】How was the rain last month?

A.It had been raining for half a month.

B.It rained heavily and washed away the soil.

C.The rainfall was half of the monthly average.

【2】What is the season now?

A.Autumn.B.Summer.C.Spring.

A.He hasn’t got the chance to perform.

B.He hasn’t much time to practice.

C.He is sure of winning the contest.

A.He was asked to go back home.

B.He caught a bad cold days ago.

C.He gave the bug to his workmates in the office.

While many countries are trying hard 【1】(deal) with increasing rates of childhood obesity(肥胖), Japan stands out. The country has both high scores for nutrition and very low obesity rates.

Where 【2】(do) the country's secret lie? Some say it's school lunches 【3】matter a lot. According to a UNICEF report, Japan tops the charts for childhood health indicators. with low rates of infant(嬰兒) deaths and few underweight children. It also has the 【4】(low) rate of childhood obesity among the 36 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Certainly, there are various factors at work, including a health-conscious society and 【5】(regular) scheduled health check-ups.

【6】, a nationwide school lunch program actually plays a key role. In schools, the lunches are compulsory, which means that no packed lunches 【7】(allow). While they are not free for most, they are financially sponsored, making them affordable 【8】students.

Each meal is designed to have around 600 - 700 calories, 【9】(balance) between carbohydrates(碳水化合物), proteins and vegetables. A typical meal is rice with grilled fish and a leafy vegetable, 【10】is served with soup with pork, alongside milk and dried fruit.

The most basic effect occurs in the area associated with language reception. Processing written material - from the letters to the words to the sentences to the stories themselves - takes your attention to interpret the information. Typically, when you read, you have more time to think, judge and even criticize. And the very nature of such an ordinary activity encourages the brain to work harder and better, deepening your understanding of your course and your future career.

And the benefits of reading continue long after you've put down that great book. It is clarified that some of those benefits last for five days. We call that a shadow activity, almost like a muscle memory - that means, even if you are a retired sportsman now, some skills can still be stored in your memory. That means the language part of the brain would get a workout from reading.

What if you are a poor, or even a dyslexic, reader who feels as if you’ll never be able to read enough to get these benefits? A book can fix that problem too! According to a study, one hundred hours of remedial(補(bǔ)救的) reading classes significantly improved the quality of the brains' white matter. where information is processed. So turn off your phone and your computer, set aside a good hour or two - and just read on a regular basis.

【1】The text is mainly written to

A.show the power of knowledgeB.persuade people to read regularly

C.clarify the benefits of good booksD.introduce how to improve memory

【2】What does the underlined “such an ordinary activity” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Judging.B.Thinking.C.Learning.D.Reading.

【3】What does the third paragraph suggest?

A.Reading has a long-time influence.B.Books are needed if you want to graduate.

C.The retired sportsmen have good memories.D.Reading a lot is beneficial to one' s muscles.

【4】For whom is the text mainly intended?

A.Parents.B.Office workers.

C.College students.D.University graduates.