God's Coffee

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, decided to visit their old university professor. They   16    to walk to the house and on getting into the door, they began chatting with their former professor.    17   , conversation soon turned into   18   about stress in work and life.

Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and   19    with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups-porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some    20    looking, some expensive, some exquisite-telling them to help themselves to the    21   .

When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, ''If you    22    ， all the nice looking expensive cups were    23   , leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the    24   of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no   25    to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and, in some cases, even    26   what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you   27   went for the best cups…And then you began   28    each other's cups. ''

Now take this into   29   : Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not   30   , nor change the quality of Life we live. Sometimes, by   31   only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us. '' So, it is vital for us to learn the importance of ''coffee''    32    the wonderful ''cups'', as it may disturb our   33   .

God brews the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee! ''The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. '' Live simply. Love generously. Care   34   . Speaking kindly. With all of these things in your mind, you can just leave the   35    to God.

16．A．got through     B．got together            C．got up                    D．got around

17．A．However         B．Therefore               C．Then                      D．But

18．A．complaints      B．apologies                C．discussions             D．views

19．A．brought           B．carried                   C．returned                 D．came

20．A．artificial          B．simple                    C．affordable              D．plain

21．A．coffee             B．tea                         C．juice                      D．food

22．A．got                 B．knew                      C．noticed                   D．found

23．A．pulled up        B．picked up               C．taken up                 D．put up

24．A．content           B．resource                 C．source                    D．supply

25．A．dimension       B．equipment              C．pleasure                 D．quality

26．A．fades              B．hides                      C．misses                    D．abandons

27．A．consciously     B．confidentially          C．immediately           D．preferably

28．A．glaring            B．eyeing                    C．glancing                 D．regretting

29．A．thought           B．considering             C．mind                      D．account

30．A．define             B．ruin                       C．anticipate               D．deduce

31．A．looking           B．concentrating          C．going                     D．basing

32．A．in reference to B．instead of               C．regardless of           D．in spite of

33．A．version           B．eyesight                  C．vision                    D．insight

34．A．timely             B．broadly                  C．wonderfully            D．deeply

35．A．coffee             B．cup                        C．fantasy                   D．rest

America’s Living Natural History Museum

●On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.

☆Things you can do

●An amazing experience awaits you here. Yellowstone is a seasonal park, so plan your visit by learning about the current conditions, operating seasons and hours, road conditions, lodging and eating options, and available activities.

●Hike a trail: Lace up your boots, grab your bear spray, and explore nearly 1,000 miles of trails.

●Watch wild life:Bring some binoculars or a spotting scope and enjoy animals from a safe distance.

●Take photos:Best practices & tips for shooting in Yellowstone.

●Bike in the park:Enjoy the scenery on two wheels.

●Ride a horse:Bring your own stock or take a guided ride.

Contact the park!

We welcome all of you to come to Yellowstone.

Mailing Address:PO Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190﹣0168  Phone:307﹣344﹣7381

36．According to the paragraph above, what cannot you do in the park？

A．use scope to watch animals in a distance that will not bother animals.

B．experience different scenery in different seasons.

C．lace up your boots, and try to take photos with bears if you can.

D．enjoy a horse ride under guidance.

37．What is the main purpose for the author to write this article？

A．to appeal to more tourists to Yellowstone.

B．to give the readers fundamental information about Yellowstone.

C．to answer the government’s call.

D．to give tourists some tips on travelling in Yellowstone.

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Feeling extreme loneliness can increase an older person’s risk of premature (过早的)death by 14 percent, according to research by John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago.

Cacioppo and his colleagues’ work shows that the impact of loneliness on premature death is nearly as strong as the impact of disadvantaged socioeconomic status, which they found increases the chances of dying early by 19 percent. A 2010 meta﹣analysis showed that loneliness has twice as much impact on early death as obesity does, he said.

The researchers looked at dramatic differences in the rate of decline in physical and mental health as people aged. Cacioppo and his colleagues have examined the role of satisfying relationships on older people to develop their resilience ([rɪˈzɪliəns] 快速恢复的能力；适应力), the ability to feel better quickly after something unpleasant, and grow from stresses in life.

The consequences for health are dramatic, as feeling isolated or separated from others can disturb sleep, elevate blood pressure, increase morning rises in the stress hormone cortisol ([‘kɔ:tɪsɒl] 皮质醇), change the gene expression in immune cells, increase depression and lower overall subjective well﹣being, Cacioppo pointed out in a talk, “ Rewarding Social Connections Promote Successful Aging.”

Cacioppo, one of the nation’s leading experts on loneliness, said older people can avoid the consequences of loneliness by staying in touch with former co﹣workers, taking part in family traditions, and sharing good times with family and friends ﹣ all of which give older adults a chance to connect with others about whom they care and who care about them.

”Retiring to Florida to live in a warmer climate among strangers isn’t necessarily a good idea if it means you are disconnected from the people who mean much to you,” said Cacioppo. Population changes make understanding the role of loneliness and health all the more important,he explained. “People have to think about how to protect themselves from depression, low subjective well﹣being and early death. “

Although some people are happy to be alone, most people develop from social situations in which they provide mutual support and establish a strong bond. Evolution encourages people to work together to survive and accordingly most people enjoy companionship compared to be alone.

It is not solitude (独处)or physical isolation itself, but rather the subjective sense of isolation that Cacioppo’s work shows to be so destructive. Older people living alone are not necessarily lonely if they remain actively engaged in social life and enjoy the company of those around them. Some aspects of aging, such as blindness and loss of hearing, however, place people at special risk of becoming isolated and lonely, he said.

  The Secure Child

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D．

Publisher: Da Capo Press & Reprint Press

Print list price: £5.99

Kindle price: £ 2.99, save £3.00

In this book, Dr. Stanley Greenspan offers a set of guiding principles to help parents of children —from preschoolers to teenagers — so that they feel secure in their homes, their schools, and in the society at large.

Building Healthy Minds

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D．& Nancy Lewis

Publisher： Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 7.99

Kindle price： £ 4. 49, save £ 3.50

The book applies Dr. Greenspan' s developmental theories to a child' s everyday life 一 with practical, delightful observations and advice. Every parent wants to raise a bright, happy, and moral child, but until Stanley Greenspan did much research on the building blocks of such qualities, no one could show parents how and when these qualities begin.

The Learning Tree

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D．& Nancy Thorndike Greenspan

Publisher： Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 11.99

Kindle price: £ 7. 99, save £ 4.00

Using the metaphor（隐喻）of a tree, Dr. Stanley Greenspan explains that the roots represent how children take in the world through what they hear, see, smell, and touch. The trunk represents thinking skills through which children grow both academically and socially. The branches represent children's basic abilities to read, write, do math, and organize their work.

The Challenging Child

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D．& Jacqueline Salmon

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 5.99

Kindle price： £ 4.24, save £ 1.75

Most children fall into five basic types that come from inborn physical characteristics: the sensitive child, the self-absorbed child, the defiant （反叛的）child, the inattentive child, and the aggressive child. Stanley Greenspan, M. D．is the first to show parents how to match their parenting to the challenges of their particular child.

1．Which book saves most on its Kindle edition?

A．The Secure Child                                       B．Building Healthy Minds

C．The Learning Tree                                      D．The Challenging Child

2．What common theme do the four books carry?

A．The types of children.                                B．Children's learning abilities.

C．Advice on educating children.                     D．Children's moral development.

3．What can we know about Stanley Greenspan?

A．He wrote the four books on his own.

B．He’s the first to study children's types.

C．He has been working hard in Da Capo Press’

D．He based Building Healthy Minds on his study.

Tips for Writing a Great Speech

How to write a strong speech? There are a lot of different ways to answer that question. 16．

Read your speech out loud.

Unlike almost all other forms of writing, speech-writing is designed for listeners. So, when reviewing your text, read it to yourself and pay attention to how the words sound and feel. 17． If your phrases make you stumble （结巴）,they are guaranteed to make your boss stumble as well. Just remember that good writing is not necessarily good speech-writing.

Simple phrases are your friends.

Keep your sentences short and sweet. Compound phrases with multiple clauses may look great on paper, but are likely to confuse your audience and decrease the effectiveness of your speech. Limit yourself to one or two ideas per sentence. 18．

Do your research.

Before beginning a speech, make sure to familiarize yourself with the subject. 19． The creative aspects of speech-writing are only effective when backed by a strong foundation of knowledge by the speaker. The audience must trust your words in order for their meaning to sink in. If you' re well-prepared, it will show.

20．

Your listeners should be a strong determining factor of the content, tone and style of your speech. Before drafting remarks, think about who you' re speaking to, the place you' re speaking at and the timing of your speech. There's a time and a place for every type of remarks. It's your job to figure out when and where you are.

A．Know your audience.

B．Show respect to your listeners.

C．Express them as clearly and powerfully as possible.

D．Thus, you can write about it with confidence and authority.

E.Do they slip off the tongue or are they clumsy and awkward?

F.Different writers are most likely to adopt diverse approaches to speech-writing.

G.Here are rules that all writers should follow in order to write a winning speech.