From the sad look and tears in her eyes we can ______ that something unhappy must have occ
A.conclude
B.anticipate
C.exclude
D.include
A.conclude
B.anticipate
C.exclude
D.include
第1题
What is the purpose of this announcement?
A.It is going out of business on June 21.
B.It is changing its name to the Carlingview Castle.
C.It is relocating to a larger venue downtown.
D.It is closing for two weeks for renovations.
第2题
听力原文:M: Hello, Mary. Why do you look so upset?
W: Well, every February, candy, flowers and gifts are everywhere. But where is mine? I hate this St. Valentine's Day. Who on earth is this saint and why do we have to celebrate this holiday?
M: Oh, don't be so depressed; your Mr. Right is waiting for you not far away. Just be a little patient. And I can tell you that the saint himself was not very happy on this day either.
W: Why? That's interesting, tell me.
M: Well, there are several stories about this man from both Christian and ancient Roman traditions.
W: That means we are not very sure of the exact history of it, are we?
M: Yes, but we do know that February has long been a month of romance.
W: Then what happened to this Valentine? Why did you say it's a tragedy?
M: Well, one story said that Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself. When he was a prisoner, Valentine fell in love with a young girl who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, in which he signed "From your Valentine".
W: Wow, it's so sad and so romantic!
M: Well, so don't be upset anymore. At least your future Valentine will be there and alive.
W: That doesn't help. I'm still very frustrated.
(20)
A.They only send cards with "From your Valentine" written on it.
B.They exchange candy, flowers and gifts.
C.They go to church to pray.
D.They hold parties.
第3题
A.displayed herself
B.delayed herself
C.betrayed herself
D.strayed herself
第4题
A. bored
B. angried
C. sad
D. confused
第5题
Don't Let Depression Ruin a Good Thing
Feeling down? Got the blues? You're not alone. Everyone gets. sad (yes, everyone you've ever met). Some people have sad feelings just once in a while, and others may have sad feelings pretty often. More than half of teenagers go through a sad period at least once a month and plenty of younger kids do, too.
When you're in a sad mood, it may feel like it will last forever, but usually feelings of sadness don't last very long a few hours, or maybe a day or two. A deeper, more intense kind of sadness that lasts a lot longer is called depression. Each year millions of people are estimated to suffer from depression, a condition so widespread that it has been dubbed "the common cold of mental illness. "
Symptoms of Depression
Depression is associated with many symptoms and not everyone has the same ones. Some people have many symptoms, while others may only have a few. The symptoms below may signal that you or someone you love may be depressed:
Appearance—sad face, slow movements, absent-minded look
Unhappy feelings—feeling sad, hopeless, discouraged, or listless
Negative thoughts—"I'm a failure," "I'm no good," "No one cares about me. "
Reduced activity—"I just sit around and mope," "Doing anything is just too much of an effort."
Reduced concentration.
People problems—"I don't want anybody to see me," "I feel so lonely."
Guilt and low self-esteem—"It's all my fault," "I should be punished."
Physical problems—Sleeping problems, weight loss or gain, decreased sexual interest, or headaches.
Suicidal thoughts or wishes—"I'd be better off dead," "I wonder if it hurts to die."
Causes of Depression
The exact cause of depression remains unclear. The most probable explanation is that it is an imbalance in neurotransmitters (神经传递素) in the brain. But what triggers it in the first place?
First, genetic factors. There is growing interest in genetic approaches t6 understanding a variety of diseases and depression is no exception. Some people certainly seem to be more vulnerable to depression than others and there is growing evidence that some genes could make individuals susceptible to the disease. Some studies have shown that people who have relatives with depression have a one in four chance of developing it themselves, compared with only one in fourteen for the general population.
Secondly, external triggers. In most cases just having these genes is probably not enough to cause depression on its own. Depression can be triggered by a number of factors such as unemployment, bereavement (丧亡), social isolation or even a severe physical illness.
Victims of Depression
Anyone may suffer from depression, regardless of age, gender, race and belief. It is "normal" for certain people to feel depressed-such as women, older people, employees with work-related stress, or people with chronic illness.
Women are more than twice as' likely as men to experience depression. Although the reasons for this difference are not known, research suggests that biological differences in women such as hormonal(荷尔蒙) changes and genetics-may contribute to depression. Additionally, social reasons, such as greater stresses from work and family responsibilities, and even the increased rates of sexual abuse and poverty among women, may lead to higher rates of clinical depression.
Depression affects employees at all levels of the corporate ladder. One in every 20 employees experiences the illness. An estimated 200 million workdays are lost each year due to employee depression. Depression tends to affect people in their prime working years and if left untreated may last a lifetime.
Clinical Depression and
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第6题
Everyone predicted that we'd break up one day. We were determined to prove them wrong and were engaged when we were 19. The evening I proposed was like something from a romantic novel. I chose my moment and asked the magic question: "Jody, darling, will you marry me?" Her answer was a few tears of happiness.
A year later, we had a typical, big wedding ceremony and Jody really did look the perfect bride in her white gown. We had a great time at Lake Taho for our honeymoon and came back and settled down to married life. Jessica, our daughter, was born, according to plan, two years after we were married and that was when our problems began.
We were both delighted to be parents, but somehow we just grew further and further apart from each other. Eventually, after four years, we separated and then, divorced. I still see Jessica regularly. I'm really sad about our divorce, but I guess everyone was right: we were too young when we started going out together and, the truth is, we were never really compatible.
(30)
A.10 or 11.
B.14 or 15.
C.12 or 13.
D.19
第7题
W: You're right !
How is the second speaker?
A.She lives a sad life.
B.She is living a happy life.
C.She is happy.
D.She says it is right.
第8题
A.existed
B.left
C.sat
D.fell
第9题
Women are more likely to suffer from SAD which usually begins from childhood.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第10题
It can be seen from the last paragraph that the two sisters
A.are leading a sad and lonely life.
B.are still at high risk of breast cancer.
C.are leaming to make various kinds of baskets.
D.very much enjoy their present life and work.