Consider some of these views shared in the story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she won't be able to have children for at least a decade because they can't afford to buy a house yet.
I read that, and I thought what planet she is living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country, or even downtown areas in this one? Home ownership is a luxury, not a fertility requirement.
A 26-year-old man in the story is disappointed that he can't afford to get a Ph. D. in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.
Yes, it's sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks people's expectations grow up when their wealth appears to be increasing. Their parents probably see their home values rise along with their investments. "So we have people who have grown up in an environment where people have great expectations of what living well means," says Kobliner.
This recession will certainly play a role in forcing those expectations into more realistic group. In the meantime, it seems much better for our mental health to focus on being grateful—for our one-bedroom apartments, for living in modern cities, or perhaps just for being able to eat three meals a day—than on longing for some kind of luxurious life.
【小题1】What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children?
A.They expect everything to be easy for them. |
B.They complain that the economy is ruining their life plans. |
C.They are unwilling to face all of the challenges. |
D.They are burdened by student loans. |
A.They can't have children for at least a decade for they can't afford to buy a house. |
B.They have only a one-bedroom apartment to live in. |
C.They can't buy a house until 40 and are burdened by student loans. |
D.They despair of not being able to afford to get a Ph. D. in literature. |
A.Unbearable. | B.Opposing. | C.Doubtful. | D.Understanding. |
A.Young people afford to continue their education |
B.Young people can't afford to buy a house |
C.Young people's high expectations lead to despair |
D.The 20-somethings' high expectations |
Simple Steps to Help You Cope With Anxiety
Anxiety involves feelings of worry, fear, and depress. Anxiety is typically experienced on cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. When feeling anxious a person may have negative or disturbing thoughts.
Stop and breathe
When anxiety appears, practice this simple breathing technique: Begin by getting into a comfortable seated position. Close your eyes and breathe slowly through your nose. Follow this inhalation(吸入)with a deep exhalation.
Figure out what’s bothering you
In order to get to the root of your anxiety、you need to figure out what’s bothering you. Writing in a journal can be a great way to get in touch with your sources of anxiety. If anxious feelings seem to be keeping you up at night, try keeping a journal or notepad next to your bed.
Replace your fears by changing your attitude about them. For example, stop fearing to lose your job and instead focus on how grateful you are to have a job. Come to work determined to do your best. Instead of fearing your loved one’s safety, spend time with them, or express your appreciation of them.
Focus on something less anxiety- provoking
At times, it may be most helpful to simply redirect yourself to focus on something other than your anxiety. Do some chores or organizing around the house.
A.Read some jokes |
B.Take part in a creative activity |
C.Focus on what you can change |
D.Continue to breathe deeply and fully |
E.Write down all of the things that are bothering you |
F.Therefore, there are some useful steps you can. take to be happy |
G.Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to manage your anxiety |
I nodded slowly. I understood in my head, but not in my heart. I still wanted my father to put his arms around me and tell me he loved me. He owned and operated a small scrap metal (废旧金属) business, and after school I often hung around while he worked. He fed scrap steel into a device that chopped it as cleanly as a butcher chops a rack of ribs. The machine looked like a giant pair of scissors, with blades thicker than my father’s body. If he didn’t feed those terrifying blades just right, he risked serious injury. “Why don’t you hire someone to do that for you?” mom asked him one night as she bent over him and rubbed his aching shoulders with a strong smelling liniment. “Why don’t you hire a cook?” my father asked, giving her one of his rare smiles.
Many years later, during my first daily visit, after drinking the juice my father had squeezed for me, I walked over, hugged him and said, “I love you, father.” From then on I did this every morning. My father never told me how he felt about my hugs, and there was never any expression on his face when I gave them.
【小题1】The author’s father always prepared a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice for him because .
A.that was the author’s favorite |
B.he was sure the author would be thirsty |
C.the author was always complaining |
D.that was a gesture of love |
A.his job was too dangero |
B.his job required high skills |
C.he wanted to save money |
D.he was not good at working with others |
A.the author’s father lacked a sense of humor |
B.the author quite understood his father as time went on |
C.the author’s father didn’t love him very much |
D.the author’s father was too strict with him |
A.The proper attitude towards life. |
B.The importance of education. |
C.Silent fatherly love. |
D.Ways to live happily. |
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