【单选题】promoteA. vi. 闪闪发光；闪耀 n. 闪光；光亮B. vt. 促进；增进；提倡 vt. 促销；推广；推销 vt. 晋升；提升；擢升C. a. 相关的；切题的；有重要性的D. a. 枯燥的；乏味的；冗长的

【单选题（4选1）】federalA. n. 专门技术；专门知识；专长B. n. （常用复数）道德规范；伦理C. n. 轨道 v. 环绕轨道运行D. a. 联邦的；联邦制的

Help Yourself Through the Hard Times Everyone, at some point, will suffer a loss―the loss of loved ones, good health, or a job. "It’s your ’desert experience’ ― a time of feeling barren of options, even hope," explains Patrick Del Zoppo, a psychologist and bereavement(丧失) specialist with the Archdiocese of New York. "The important thing is not to allow yourself to be trapped in the desert. " So, can we actually do things to help ourselves through bad times As I discovered, you can take charge of your own cure. Here’s how.Let yourself grieve Counselors agree that a period of grieving is critical. "There’s no shame in this," says Del Zoppo. "Tears aren’t a sign that you’re simply feeling sorry for yourself but are an expression of sadness or emotion that must find an outlet. " And it doesn’t matter if the grieving takes a while to surface, as long as it finally finds expression. Consider the case of Donna Kelb. One spring day her 16-year-old son, Cliff, Jr. , and 15-year-old son, Jimmy, were sanding their boat. Suddenly Donna heard a scream. Rushing outside, she found her two sons lying on the ground near the boat. Jimmy had gone into the water and returned dripping wet. When he picked up the sanding-machine, he was electrocuted(电死). Cliff, knocked to the ground by the current when he tried to grab the tool, dead. Donna was so numbed by this tragedy that she didn’t cry for weeks―not even at the funeral. Then back at work one day, she began to feel dizzy. "Finally I went home, locked myself in my room and just wailed," she says. "It seemed this great weight was being lifted from my shoulders. " What Donna experienced after her tragic loss was what Del Zoppo calls a "first-line defense that shields the consciousness from some extremely unpleasant reality." Donna couldn’t begin healing until nature had allowed her time to sort out her tragedy.Understand your anger "Anger is natural," says Del Zoppo, "but it can be released in a wholesome way." Properly understood, it can serve your recovery. Candace Bracken’s future seemed full of promise. The 25-year-old airline service coordinator had a new baby and a new job. Then one way, she began bleeding uncontrollably. Acute leukemia(白血病) was diagnosed, and Bracken was given two weeks to live. After the initial shock, she felt angry. "I had taken care of myself, lived a straight and wonderful life," says Bracken. "Things like this weren’t supposed to happen to people like me. " She became dizzy and confused at the thought of her approaching death, and withdrew. "I just give up," she says. Then a doctor told her she needed to arrange for someone to care for her daughter. "How dare you tell me to find someone else to raise my child" Bracken snapped. At that moment, she realized that she had strong reasons to fight for her life. Her anger now sparked her. It helped see her through a suffering, but ultimately successful, bone-marrow transplant.Face the challenge Another obstacle on the road to health after a significant loss can be denial. Instead of facing what has happened to them, says Dr. Michael Aronoff, psychiatrist and a spokesperson for the American Psychiatric Association, many people "try to fill up that empty feeling looking for an escape. " The man who rarely touched a drink will begin hitting the bottle. A woman who watched her weight will overeat. Others ― like me ― try literally to "run away. " After working for bosses all his life, John Jankowski had always longed to have his own options and stockt-rading firm. He finally got the start-up money and did well. Then came a decline in business, and before long Jankowski was in serious financial trouble. "It was like my whole life had been shattered," he says. With financial resources exhausted and the pressure of a family to support, Jankowski’s thoughts turned to escape. One morning, while on a run, he just kept going. After jogging westward for two hours, he staggered back home. "It finally dawned on me that I couldn’t run away from my troubles. The only thing that made sense was to face up to my situation," he says. "Admitting failure was the toughest part―but I had to before I could get on with my life. "Get out and do "After a few weeks, I urge people recovering from loss to get back into a routine," says psychiatrist and Boston University professor Besssel A. van der Kolk. "It’s important to force yourself to concentrate on things other than your hurt." Consider these activities; Join a support group. Once you’ve made the decision to "get on with life," you’ll need someone to talk to―and the most effective kind of conversation can be with someone else who has undergone an ordeal. Keep a journal. Many find comfort in creating an ongoing record of their experiences. At best it can serve as a kind of self-therapy. Make a plan. The idea that there are things to look forward to will reinforce that you are forging ahead into a fresh future. Schedule that trip you’ve been postponing. Learn new skills. Take up a new hobby or sport. You have a new life ahead: a new skill will complement it. Reward yourself. During highly stressful times, even the simplest daily chores―getting up, showering, or fixing meals―can seem discouraging. Consider every accomplishment, no matter how small, a victory to be rewarded. Do exercises. Physical activity can be especially therapeutic. Therese Gump felt confused and aimless after her 21-year-old son committed suicide. A friend talked her into taking a jazzercise class. "It was just mindless stretching and bouncing to music," Gump says, "but it made me feel better physically, and when you feel better physically you feel better mentally. " "Exercise gets you out of your head and your troubles," Aronoff explains, "and it allows you to experience your body with your two feet on the ground. " Get outside yourself "Many people who survive deeply distressing situations eventually find the need to take meaningful action," says Dr. van der Kolk. "They may start organizations, write books, work for awareness. Along the way they discover that a powerful way to help themselves lies in helping others. " You don’t have to suddenly become an organizer to reach out to others. Irene Roberts, a 68-year-old medical secretary, underwent grueling chemotherapy for ovarian and breast cancer. Throughout the experience, love from her family and friends, as well as prayer, helped Robberts maintain her humor and positive outlook. Doctors and staff were touched by Roberts’s optimism, and when she’d ask how they were feeling, they would respond. "I’d just lie there and listen," she says with a twinkle in her eye, "never letting on that they were helping me more than I was helping them. The truth is that thinking of others rather than spending a lot of time thinking about myself played a huge role in my full recovery. "Be patient with yourself People often ask, "When will this terrible pain stop" Experts resist being pinned down to time frames. "Roughly, it’s a minimum of six months before you even start to feel better," says Anorak. "And it can be as long as a year, possibly two. A lot depends on disposition, the support within your environment, and if you get help and work on it. " So, be easy on yourself. Recognize that you’ll need time, and that your own pace of recovery may riot fit with that of others. Congratulate yourself at each step through grief. I’m still here. I’ve made it this far! Sailing is a slow business. I made it to Florida in five weeks. In attempting to "run away", I’d embarked on a trip that gave me a structure, a daily outdoor routine requiring physical exertion, and plenty of time I was still hurting, but by the time I anchored in Miami, I was ready to try again. At what, I wasn’t sure. "Why not get back to writing--to what you were trained for" said my dad. He was right. And here I am now, writing to you. It feels good to be hack.What kind of people is suggested to talk to if you want to get on with life A. People who have lost family members. B. People who concentrate on their lives.C. Those who have gone through hard times. D. Those who talk orderly and effectively.

廉价出售A. quick saleB. on saleC. after saleD. retail sale

assetA. n. (用作单数)感谢；感激 n. 欣赏；鉴赏 n. (用作单数)领会；了解；认识B. vt. 谴责；指责 vt. 使陷入（不幸的境地）C. vt. 测出；查出 vt. 觉察；发觉D. n. 有用的人或物 n. （常用复数）资产；财产

Directions: Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.conducted common worthy rare assigned durability sincerely prices drives values solutionsperceives fabric worth decisionsChina's Gen Z is known for its cultural confidence and appreciation of traditional culture. Their patriotism 1) _______ them to support the national tide, and they are also price-sensitive and discerning (有眼光的) consumers. Unlike in the past, brand loyalty is 2) _______ among this generation, and they make more rational 3) _______ when it comes to consumption.Recently, a fashion magazine surveyed 6,000 Chinese consumers between the ages of 18 and 64 to explore the cultural 4) _______ of China's Gen Z mentioned in a new White Paper (白皮书). The magazine also 5) _______ in-depth interviews with five representatives to gain further insight.The survey found that 70% of Gen Z consumers consider themselves to be "professional consumers" who will examine their real needs, do research, and compare 6) _______ before making a purchase. For example, Alisa Wang, a 21-year-old fashion management student, says, "I will spend my money where it's cost-effective." She 7) _______ herself as a highly rational shopper, and this type of attitude toward spending has become the yardstick (衡量标准) for Gen Z to measure whether a product is 8) _______ buying. However, cost-effectiveness doesn't necessarily mean "low price". Photographer Jayden Guo, 22, points out that when choosing an item, he first considers the suitability and 9) _______ of the item.Meanwhile, Gen Z will also go all out for things they love. For example, influencer Lexi Zhuang says that she consumes "40% rationally", but when she sees clothing that is tailored well, made of high-quality 10) _______ or has an eye-catching print, she feels that she must have it.

botherA. vi. 存在B. n. 资源；自然资源C. vt. 使用；雇佣D. vt. 烦扰，打扰

【单选题】proportionA. a. 不严重的；较小的 n. 未成年人 n. 辅修课程B. n. 部分 n. 比例C. n. 疲惫；疲倦；厌倦D. vt. 抑制；限制；制止

8. Enzymes can ______ reactions quickly, allowing cells to perform essential functions efficiently. (B)A. encloseB. catalyzeC. endowD. separate9. Researchers in cell biology often seem to be ______ to exploring unconventional methods for studying cellular processes. (B)A. disputedB. disposedC. disposableD. dispersed10. Many scientists advocate for a more ______ approach to understanding the complex interactions within cellular environments. (C)A. inventedB. invertedC. integratedD. intervened11. The alarming rise in ______ has been linked to numerous cellular dysfunctions that hinder metabolic health at the molecular level. (A)A. obesityB. diversityC. intensityD. density12. Certain ______ are known to ward off oxidative stress, thus protecting cells from potential damage during metabolic reactions. (C)A. enzymesB. chromosomesC. antioxidantsD. stimulants

18. (20.0分) People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others. Is it habits, connection luck, work ethic, or any other behavior? I believe the key to success is willpower. Willpower is the ability to control yourself. It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. It is a behavior we are born with, more than one we learn; however, it is possible to not only learn it, but also strengthen it with constant exercise. Willpower is like a muscle; to keep it strong, you need to constantly exercise it. People with a great deal of willpower have the discipline to develop positive, successful habits. Even with an incredible amount of talent, without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits, it can be difficult to achieve success. Willpower and habits go hand in hand. It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success. Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits, not decisions, so once the correct habits are in place, you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-to-day basis. (单选题 4.0分) What does the author say we need to do to strengthen our willpower? A Apply it continuously. B Learn from entrepreneurs. C Aim at success determinedly. D Keep it under control.