A
(2016·辽宁重点中学协作体联考)
How to Be a Good Friend
A good friend，who wouldn’t want one?Ever felt like yours just not good enough but don’t know where to improve?1.________ I used to annoy a lot of my friends before，just for the sake of having fun and from that，I’ve learned how to be a good friend，and stay as a good friend.
Listen.
No one likes being interrupted when they’re talking.So，when someone talks，keep yourself quiet and listen to them，especially if they’re feeling down，you need to be the shoulder for them to cry on.If you have any comment to make，be sure that you word it in a way where you don’t sound too negative.2.________ When you just don’t share the same interest or you’re not in the mood to listen to them，politely let them know and ask them to understand.
Always smile.
3.________ The least you can do is，whenever you see your friends，smile and say hello.That way，if they had a bad day，you can make them feel better with your smile along with your ear，and maybe，you can share something funny to cheer them up.
Don’t ever lie.
Everyone would hate being lied to，especially if it’s by your own friend，so don’t lie!It might seem alright to lie occasionally，but once you lose your friend’s trust，you may lose them forever.4.________
Keep secrets.
Make sure you can keep a secret.If not，tell your friends straight away you cannot help yourself when it comes to secrets.Otherwise，when you let them tell you about their secrets and you“accidentally”share it with someone else，you’ll have your friends hating you for the rest of your life.5.________ Secrets are not meant to be shared，so don’t even try.
A.Everyone has their bad days，and it’s unavoidable.
B.And that is something you surely do not want to happen.
C.Well，you’ve come to the right place.
D.A few people seem upset at you for being so direct.
E.Otherwise，they may just take it as you are trying to put them down.
F.This same thing happened to a good friend of mine.
G.They’ll probably call you “big mouth”.
答案：1～5.CEABG
B
(2015·长春质量检测)Whatever burdens you’re carrying now，let them down for a moment if you can.1.________
Do your most difficult task first in the morning.Pushing a challenging task back is like holding a glass of water in an outstretched arm.At first nothing happens，but if you do it for hours or even days，you will soon feel the stress.Get the most annoying task done first and you’ll enjoy the peace of mind for the rest of the day.
Let go of things you can’t control.You make plans to go outside with friends.But at the last minute，it starts raining.Some people become upset and start complaining.You’d better not.The rain won’t stop just because of your complaint.2.________ What I do in such situation is going for a quick walk in the park or just lie in bed reading a good book，listening to the beating on my window.
3.________ Just make a list of three simple things about any part of your life that you love.This is a great technique if you’re ever bored while stuck in traffic，or waiting in the grocery store checkout lane.You can immediately transform boredom into happiness and peace of mind!
Relax your body.Just walk to a window，look outside，and then take a single deep breath，focusing only on that breath and nothing else in the whole world.4.________
Talk to friends about your stress.Talking to friends about your worries can often be beneficial.5.________ The simple act of speaking about anxieties can make them seem more manageable.
A.With physical relaxation，you can also increase your peace of mind.
B.Instead，make the best of the situation.
C.Those who care about you can offer support.
D.Avoid situations that cause you to feel anxious.
E.Here are some simple ways to increase your peace of mind.
F.Don’t worry about what others are thinking of you.
G.List three things you love.
答案：1～5.EBGAC
C
(2015·呼和浩特第二次调研)
How Can I Fight Laziness?
Lazy people will never amount to anything in life.However，laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
1.________ Many people lack sleep constantly，since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work.These people have little motivation once they arrive home.Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things.By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest，you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active.Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task.Others take a more proactive approach，viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.2.________
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them.A television in the living room may provide entertainment，but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness.3.________ Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy，such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home.Couples and children may all have different energy levels，but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.4.________ Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal.Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task.It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
5.________ Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle，thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
A.One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.
B.Knowing how to fight laziness is important.
C.Finally，taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.
D.To fight family laziness，set an example.
E.With strong determination，you will be able to achieve your goal.
F.Create a reward system for yourself，just as parents do for a child.
G.Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
答案：1～5.AGFDC
D
(2015·贵州适应性考试)
How to relax when you get into a traffic jam
Waiting in a traffic jam is upset，frustrating and stressproducing.1.________ One of the most stressful occasions of the day is when you are sitting in a traffic jam.It is for this reason that many people feel worried about the commute to and from work(上下班交通).Their commutes cause so much stress for them that they can ruin the rest of their days.2.________
·Turn on your car radio to your favorite music station.3.________ If the stress of your commute has already gotten to you，start with a pleasant and smooth classical station to calm you down，so that you can regain control.
·Listen to the music that is playing.Focus on the music.Notice the differences of the musical beats and the tones.If there are lyrics(歌词)，think or sing along to them.
·4.________ Hold this breath for 10 seconds.Slowly let the breath out through your mouth.
·Repeat deep breathing as often as needed to make your heart beat slow and reduce stress.There are many times during a traffic jam that your heart can start to race.
·5.________ Setting an inner alarm to the time when you have to be somewhere is just going to add to your stress.There is nothing that you can do to make the traffic move faster，so just relax.
A.Keep calm when your heart beats fast.
B.Take a deep breath through your nose.
C.So you’d better try to avoid such a traffic jam.
D.The more cheerful the music，the more it will reduce the stress.
E.Forget about timelines，where you have to be，and by what time.
F.Follow these simple steps to reduce stress while sitting in a traffic jam.
G.If you have ever ridden in a car，you must have experienced a traffic jam.
答案：1～5.GFDBE
