When it comes to generation gap (代沟), we usually think of different tastes in music, or pastimes. But now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she had students who couldn’t read what she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying that handwriting should be taught in schools.
Others who are against it claim that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words have become a main form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by most of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time that it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for example, by teaching the technical skills.
But even in today’s world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and write on the paper. In America, signatures (签字) by hand are still often required, for example, signing for a registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more difficult to fake (伪造).
There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It makes a different part of the brain active and improves fine moving skills in young children. People are also more likely to remember what they write by hand than what they type, and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only those, studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who don’t.
Yes, we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world of basic and important values.
【小题1】What did the teacher find in her class?A.Her students were too lazy to follow her class. |
B.Her handwriting was too terrible to understand. |
C.There was something wrong with some students, eyes. |
D.Some students could not recognize her written words on the board. |
A.handwriting is a practical skill |
B.handwriting is no longer popular |
C.it’s difficult to fake typed signatures |
D.handwriting is no longer used by Americans |
A.3. | B.4. | C.7. | D.8. |
A.cause | B.collect | C.exchange | D.influence |
Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support — money aid, material resources, and needed services — that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.
【小题1】Interpersonal relationships are important because they can _______.
A.make people live more easily |
B.smooth away daily problems |
C.deal with life changes |
D.cure types of illnesses |
A.lies in the social medical care systems which support them |
B.has much to do with the amount of support they get from others |
C.depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles |
D.is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes |
A.Takes place of. | B.Makes up of. |
C.Lessens the effect of. | D.Gets rid of. |
A.instrumental support | B.informational support |
C.social companionship | D.the strengthening of self-respect |
A.Interpersonal relationships. |
B.Kinds of social support. |
C.Ways to deal with stress. |
D.Effects of stressful conditions. |
It’s common for people to have the idea, believing that happiness will come after reaching certain goals. This can include things like getting a promotion, finding a romantic partner, or reaching a certain level of life success. While these achievements can certainly bring some happiness, this way of thinking can lead to an endless cycle of waiting for the next thing to bring happiness.
The truth is that happiness should not be dependent on material achievements but rather a choice we make in each moment. By linking happiness with outside factors, we often lose sight of the present moment and miss the joy that can be found in everyday experiences. It’s important to realize that happiness is not something that can be achieved in the future, but rather a state of mind that we can keep at present. By being present, we can appreciate the simple pleasures in life, like the warmth of the sun on our skin, the laughter of loved ones, or the taste of a delicious meal.
Life is indeed filled with challenges, which are an important part of our journey towards personal growth. They often push us out of our comfort zones and force us to think creatively and find new solutions, providing us with opportunities to learn, get valuable experience and discover our inner strength. By embracing these opportunities to learn, we can grow and become better equipped to handle future challenges instead of always waiting for the perfect moment or for all our problems to be solved before allowing ourselves to be happy. When we understand that challenges are not difficulties to our happiness but rather opportunities for growth and learning, we can appreciate the present moment and find happiness regardless of the situations.
Rather than waiting for future events to bring happiness, it’s better to accept the present and find joy and contentment in the journey itself. Let’s grasp the opportunity and embrace the joy that is within our reach. Time waits for no one, so why wait to be happy?
【小题1】How can people find happiness according to the passage?A.By reaching certain goals. | B.By achieving material success. |
C.By being content with present situation. | D.By keeping seeking new experiences. |
A.Perfect moments. | B.Comfort zones. | C.Inner beauty | D.Personal progress. |
A.Accepting. | B.Assuming | C.Creating | D.Believing |
A.The chance of personal growth. | B.The way to get the happiness. |
C.The courage to face the challenge. | D.The solution to achieve the goals. |
Many years ago,I came across an old friend of mine. He had devoted his life to acting but had never been quite successful. In his middle age, he seemed defeated and sad.
I thought of his dogged(顽强的) perseverance.Was it smart or foolish? What could he have achieved? Had he quit his dream of acting and moved on? Our culture does not look kindly upon quitting. Failure is perfectly acceptable as long as it eventually results in success.
Persistence pays off when it is rewarded with success, but it does not reward every person. For every J.K.Rowling, there are thousands of aspiring writers who will never get published. For every Olympic athlete, there are innumerable(无数的) others who trained every day of their lives and never made the cut.
We all agree that doing the same things and expecting a different result is unwise. So why do we believe that persevering through failure after failure is a good idea? We consider quitting in the face of failure to be weak. We believe that perseverance is the key to success. Perseverance is only one part of success. You need talent or skill, as well as passion and drive. Luck and timing are also the key to any great success.
Our society believes that anything is possible, as long as you “believe”. But not everyone can make it. Quitting when you’re not ahead is sometimes the smartest thing to do. Obviously, if you enjoy a pursuit, regardless of its outcome, you should continue. If you knew your novel would never be published, would you want to write? If you could never be a champion swimmer, would you still train? Sometimes, it is wise to put your energy into something else.
Failure is not always the path to success. Sometimes, failure is the door to something new.
【小题1】What do we know about the author’s old friend?A.He was dissatisfied with his acting performance. |
B.He switched his dream of acting to something else. |
C.He failed in acting because of a lack of persistence. |
D.He failed in all attempts to become a successful actor. |
A.Made out of their dreams. |
B.Met the required standard. |
C.Improved their performances. |
D.Promised to be good players. |
A.Make an effort to try new things. |
B.Stick to our goal until we succeed. |
C.Wait for the right time and good luck. |
D.Ask friends or family members for help. |
A.It makes anything possible. |
B.It is not necessary for success. |
C.It is not the only part of success. |
D.It works well regards of outcome. |
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