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一、記敘文

Task 1

I am not sure how many books I have reread， but perhaps it is fewer than the averageperson.1The reading material， though， is of course not new.

I used to take the same approach to books as I did to travel： don't go to the same placetwice. Life is too short.2Then I realized that the fact that life is short might work theother way around too： if you know you enjoy something， or somewhere， then why not return？

Recently， I reread Joseph Heller's Catch?22. I was inspired to do so when reminded ofhow he'd respond when people rudely asked him why he'd never written anything as good：“Who has？” Catch?22 pretty much saved my life when I first read it.3I had droppedout of school twice， didn't leave the house at all and didn't have a life. It felt as though Ihadn't laughed in such a long time.

4It managed to take me out of the dark world， and though its themes are， ofcourse， serious， its cleverness cheered me greatly. I related to its characters who are them?selves trapped. I am now planning to reread the sort of books that inspired me in my ownwriting.

I won't take a break altogether from reading the most recent releases. I love the smellof new books fresh from the printers.5

A. Catch?22 had me laughing.

B. My favourites are secondhand editions.

C. There is discomfort in reading recently?released books.

D. At that time， I was an extremely depressed 17?year?old.

E. For me， the pleasure of rereading is a newly discovered one.

F. There is so much to read and so much to see and experience.

G. However， I have determined to read the old ones more frequently.

Task 2

Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors， gives me an excuse totravel with more purpose， and lets me see behind the scenes.1 “ Better get back totaking photos. Nice to chat！”

What is my advice to beginners？ I didn't study photography. I'm not formally trained. 2But thats not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer， beconstantly asking yourself the question：“ What is the story here？” It doesnt matter if youare shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that dealswith whats left over.3What does that mean？ If I'm photographing a dinner party forSocial Supply， its important to capture not just the plate of food， but to step back and cap?ture the scene around it. If I'm taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan， I makesure to find an angle that shows just how much they've harvested， but also a few close?upsof the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.

4I've taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot，the better you will be. So， start shooting—anything and everything， but specially yourfriends' businesses and projects.

Do I have a good camera？ Yes， but some people still think that the photos I took withmy phone were taken on that camera， so don't confuse a good device with being a good pho?tographer.5So start there， and start today.

A. Let the story guide you.

B. I have virtually no art experience.

C. Like anything， photography requires practice.

D. Photography becomes an incredible drive to explore.

E. Some of my favorite photographers just use their phone.

F. It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.

G. I feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.

Task 3

For decades， I was a hard drinker who could drink anyone under the table. This lasted?from the age of 27 until after 50， a golden time during which I felt very sorry for ex?drinkersand people who couldn't or wouldn't drink. How did they make it through social situations，especially parties？ What did they do at the end of a workday to celebrate and relax？1

When I first tried to quit drinking myself in my early 50s， I wasn't sure at first whetherit would work for me. But I did it anyway.2I was getting older. I had to concede that Iwasn't as tough as I used to be. Nights of drinking too much showed in my face， and I couldfeel it in my bones. I wanted to take care of myself. So for the next few years， I bounced be?tween drinking and not drinking at all for months at a time， then slowly starting again untilI had to quit again.

During these years， I didn't love not drinking. But I had to admit that when I was offbooze， I looked and felt better physically： I slept more deeply， had more energy and exer?cised more. My mind was clearer. My moods were brighter. Parties were hard， and so wascooking at the end of a day of writing without a glass of wine at my elbow.3

I finally quit drinking for real almost several years ago， when a writer friend stayedwith my husband and me after his wife kicked him out. After my husband had gone upstairsto bed， my friend sat on our sofa drinking an entire bottle of gin， complaining about his fate，until he passed out next to our dog， whose bed was that sofa.4I didn't have a drinkthe next night， or ever again since.

I'm not going to lie： being sober is not a hot?air balloon ride.5Having to feel mydamn feelings without filters compels me to face and change the things in my life that keepme stuck. I connect more deeply with the people I care about. I think of not drinking as akindness I've given myself. And to my surprise， it's rewarded me with true， hard?won happi?ness.

A. My body demanded it.

B. My health started improving rapidly.

C. It's more like a hike in the mountains.

D. How did they quit drinking？

E. It was a wake?up call.

F. But the pluses seemed to outweigh the minuses.

G. How did they get through life？

二、說明文

Task 1

Have you had a meltdown lately？ An emotional meltdown isn't exactly a medical dis?ease.1It's a popular term used to describe a situation where we are overcome emotion?ally and hit a breaking point.

How do you feel after you've had a meltdown？ Do you feel embarrassed about your be?havior？2An occasional meltdown doesn't mean something is“ wrong” with you. Itmay just be an indicator of a challenging time for you.

While most people would rather forget a meltdown as quickly as possible， it can be alearning experience.

If you feel embarrassed about revealing your emotions in public， you might examinehow you feel about your feelings. Why isnt it okay for you to be angry， or to be sad， or toneed something from someone else？3So， be kind to yourself.

If your meltdown involved raising your voice at other people or behavior like throwingan object in the presence of others， apologize and come up with a plan to manage your emo?tions differently the next time you're upset or stressed. If you find this type of behavior iscommon for you and you're having difficulty managing it on your own， consider reaching apsychologist.4It damages others' attitude and eats into their health.

5Your experience serves a basis for reflection. Be kind to yourself and find some helpful ways to deal with meltdowns.

A. It can happen to anyone.

B. Are you a happy person？

C. Learn from every meltdown.

D. There are some negative effects of meltdown.

E. Shaming yourself about your emotions is not helpful.

F. Are you anxious about possible consequences for your outburst？

G. Having an emotional meltdown is never an excuse for abusive behavior.

Task 2

Can you spot fake news？

Fake news is everywhere—you see it on your social media， and even on forwarded?messages in your phone's group chats.1It is also an important aspect of life in thedigital age. Here's a simple guide to how to spot fake news.

2Look at where the story comes from and read other articles on the site. Are theywell written with proper citations （引用）， or are they full of grammatical errors？ You shouldalso make sure that you're on a legal news website.

3For example， a website that ends with“ .com” might be real， while the one with“.co” is not.

Moreover， remember to ask yourself，“ Is it the whole truth and nothing but the truth？”Sometimes a fake news story can have some truth to it， but most of the facts and figures aremade up. For example， the event and the people mentioned are real， but the quotes attri?buted to them and other facts are simply made up.4

There are other steps you can take to check the information you receive. You can do areverse （反向的） image search. Upload a photograph to some image search engines to seewhere else it has been used and for what purpose.5You can also do some indepen?dent research. Check the questionable piece of news against other news sources orfact?checking websites， which will help expose fake news and rumors.

A. Check the website and the quality of the articles.

B. Is it from what is described as reliable sources？

C. Being able to spot fake news is a crucial part of modern education.

D. It can be difficult to distinguish between fake news and the truth.

E. That will help you find out if a photograph is being falsely presented.

F. Some fake sites use addresses similar to those of real news organizations.

G. Search for the same story on other credible websites to avoid being misled.

Task 3

Papermaking is widely known as one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinesecivilization. Among different types of paper， Xuan paper holds an important place.1 ，massive ancient documents and artworks might not have survived till today.

Regarded as one of the Four Treasures of the Study， Xuan paper has always beenvalued by the Chinese as a source of pride since it is a necessary part of Chinese culture. 2 .

Five Oxen by painter Han Huang is acknowledged as the oldest Chinese painting onXuan paper.3 . According to the National Library of China， there are about 30 million?ancient paper books preserved in the library， and most of them are made of Xuan paper.

Featuring a smooth surface， pure texture （ 質地） and high tensile strength， Xuanpapers most well?known feature is that it can be preserved for a long time.4 . If pre?served well， its longevity can reach more than 2，000 years while the ink and color on it re?main fresh and bright.

5 ， Xuan paper can show evident effects of ink shown on the paper. So Xuanpaper has become an extremely popular medium for capturing and conveying the soul of tra?ditional Chinese calligraphy and ink wash paintings.

A. If it were not for the paper

B. It is also a witness to Chinese history

C. As it has a history of more than 1，500 years

D. Because it has excellent water?absorbing capacity

E. The quality will not change for more than 1，000 years

F. The undamaged art piece is more than 1，200 years old

G. Up to now， Xuan paper has not yet been produced by modern machines

Task 4

What is forest bathing？ This Japanese practice， known in Japan as shinrin?yoku， is aprocess of relaxation. The simple method of being calm and quiet in the woods， observingnature around you while breathing deeply can help both adults and children relieve stressand boost health and well?being in a natural way.1

Find a spot. Depending on where you are， find a good source of nature. One doesn'tneed to journey deep into a forest for these benefits. Just look for any green area.2 Forests with conifers （針葉樹） are thought to be particularly beneficial. For people whodon't have access to a forest， using essential tree oils in your home can provide benefits， too.

Engage all your senses. Let nature enter through your ears， eyes， nose， mouth， hands，and feet.3Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm.

Don't hurry. Slow walking is recommended for beginners. And it's good to spend asmuch time as possible. You'll notice positive effects after twenty minutes， but a longer visit，ideally four hours， is better.

4Try doing yoga in the woods， or Tai Chi. Take a picnic. Write a poem. Studyplants. You can take an adventure alone， or with a companion.

Appreciate the silence.5If youre lucky， you'll find a wooded area that's freefrom human?produced sound. Spend a few quiet moments with your favorite tree. If nothingelse， when we connect with nature， we are reminded that we are part of a larger whole. Andthat can lead us to be less selfish and to think more of others.

A. Practice more often.

B. Try different activities.

C. Actively listen， smell， touch， and look.

D. It could be an urban park or a nature preserve.

E. Below are some tips for beginners to get started.

F. Staying in silent areas is not the only way to forest bathing.

G. One of the disadvantages of urban living is the constant noise.

Task 5

Psychological first aid

Psychological first aid （PFA） can be an excellent tool to relieve mental health struggles. In this article， we'll explore the definition， significance and usage of it.

●What is psychological first aid？

In terms of its definition， experts from the University of Glasgow describe psychologi?cal first aid as something that can be used to support people who have experienced disas?ters or other crises.1

2It also should consider their basic needs， including sleep， food and the like.

●Why is mental health first aid important？

Mental health first aid can be a crucial tool to ensure that people are able to cope withdifficult experiences and build resilience （適應力）.3PFA can help people to growand develop despite having faced obstacles to strengthen resilience.

PFA enhances resilience by offering constant support， which will surely increase per?ceived （感知的） capacity to deal with a difficult situation， and improve willingness to ac?cept support and assistance from others.

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While PFA can be used to offer support to anyone who has painful experiences， thereare certain circumstances that can arise where it can be particularly useful.

In some of these situations， people having experienced a lot of disasters will need pro?fessional help from consultants because they suffer from serious mental problems.5 This might be losing personal belongings， having to move to a new country， leaving familymembers， or witnessing violence.

A. What can psychological first aid be used for？

B. How can you practise mental health first aid for others？

C. It is a kind of ability to recover after experiencing difficulties.

D. There are many people with mental health problems in the world.

E. It provides a framework， employed to offer support in a respected way.

F. For those without severe mental issues， it can help them to handle struggling things.

G. Apart from it， the experts further say that PFA is considerate and supportive assis? tance for depressed people.

Task 6

We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons. It might be to save up fora new computer or put money aside into a rainy?day fund.1 ， but a recent study showedthat over half of all 22? to 29?year?olds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they maxout on too many things， or are there other factors？ And how can we become better savers？

First， put a stop to those impulse buys.2 ， even if it is on sale or looks like a bar?gain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought of what it'scosting you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you toprocess what you are doing.

3 . Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budgetyou must stick to. Also， any change that comes from your transactions when you're usingcash can be put in a jar and deposited into your account.

Finally， be disciplined.4 . It's about sticking to it， too. You shouldn't be dippinginto your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your currentaccount into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up thehabit.5 .

Just as the old saying goes，“ A penny saved is a penny earned.” These are some of theactions we can take to help us all become better savers.

A. Learning how to save is important

B. Ask about discounts and pay in cash

C. It's not just about creating that budget

D. Sometimes， saving money can be difficult

E. Another way is to use cash rather than cards

F. Ask yourself if you really need to buy something

G. Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up

Task 7

Studying for exams for long hours or repeated exposure to a stressful situation maylead to burnout （過度勞累）. Suffering from burnout can result in a reduction in your cre?ativity and productivity.1Here are some tips that may help you.

Increase your self?efficacy （自我效能）. This means you should believe in your abilityto complete a task at hand. It can help you form a feeling that the task is achievable andless tiring. An effective way is to follow a self?efficacy model.2The model can have apositive effect on you and make you remain optimistic and confident in your ability.

3Not everyone has creative aspects to their jobs， and therefore， you need to findother approaches to showing yourself. You could paint， write or take part in a local theater.All of these may help you get out of the extreme stress that may exist in your working life.

Look after yourself and your surroundings. The consequence is that you are sur?rounded by a cleaner and more positive environment.4Have a positive mental atti?tude towards everything you do， and you'll feel the task is less stressful. You may feel morecompetent as well.

Schedule regular social activities. Remember when you used to spend time withfriends？ You were active and you had fun when you watched movies and ate meals together.You can regain some of that enjoyable experience by scheduling regular activities.5

A. Find ways to express your creative sides.

B. Burnout， however， isn't always easy to spot.

C. What can you do to avoid the bad effects of burnout？

D. Cycling with your partner every day will do just fine.

E. This in turn makes you have healthy and positive thoughts.

F. Worried that you are experiencing burnout but unsure of the symptoms？

G. Simply observe a friend or colleague accomplish something meaningful.

三、議論文

Task 1

The pleasures of learning

Learning is a natural pleasure， inborn and instinctive （本能的）， one of the essentialpleasures of the human race. When Archimedes discovered the principle of specific gravityby observing his own displacement of water in a bathtub （浴缸）， he jumped out with de?light， shouting“， Eureka！ Eureka！”1

This pleasure is not limited to learning from textbooks， which are too often boring. 2By opening a book， one can connect with a voice distant in time and space， and hearit speaking， mind to mind， heart to heart. As for reading books， this contains two differentdelights. One is the pleasure of understanding the unexpected， such as when one meets anew author who has a new vision of the world.3

Far beyond books， learning means keeping the mind open and active to receive allkinds of experiences. Among the pleasures of learning， we should include travel， travel withan open mind， an alert eye and a wish to understand other people， other places， rather thanlooking in them for a mirror image of oneself.

4Every new art we learn appears like a new window on the universe， which helpsus acquire a new sense. Crafts， too， are well worth exploring. Most crafts contain one essen?tial pleasure， the pleasure of making something that will last.

5Instead of decreasing in time， like health and strength， its returns go on in?creasing， provided that we aim throughout our life， as we continue learning to integrate （整合） your thoughts to make it harmonious.

A. But it does include learning from books.

B. Learning extends our lives into a new field.

C. This shout means Archimedes enjoyed playing with water.

D. The other pleasure is about deepening one's knowledge of a special field.

E. Learning also means learning to practice， or at least to appreciate an art.

F. Man has the ability to attain happiness， and learning is the best way to achieve it.

G. The outburst from instinct and the joy of its satisfaction are possessed by all people.

Task 2

Professionals use the word“ amateur” as a term of contempt （蔑視） for those who lackformal training and qualifications.1One day that amateur might just create a newindustry.

After all， almost all entrepreneurs embody the amateur spirit， starting as a tinkerer ina garage or writing computer code in a bedroom somewhere. There is no union of entrepre?neurs， and no protective body that sets exams and standards. Instead， there is thefree?for?all of the market， a battlefield where only the fittest survive. This flexible and inclu?sive structure is a healthy state of affairs.2

Typical amateurs are free to invent as they please， try new ideas， fail， and get up anddo it all again—but better. As Marshall McLuhan， the media theorist， said，“ Amateurs canafford to lose.”3Amateurs can do it part?time， for charity or for fun. The old cartelsare being bypassed thanks to technological advances and a more informal society. Noweveryone can DIY and experiment—from blogging to film?making to online advice shops.

4The mysteries of the self?satisfied old crafts are revealed for all to see throughthe Internet. The world is vastly more complex now， but that means even the most reveredprofessionals need experts to help them. The end of the age of compliance means we nolonger hold elites such as judges and bankers in such awe. For centuries， the club?like pro?fessional bodies have taken charge of the society， a form for the well?educated and con?nected.

5They represent the ultimate success. I don't deny the importance of education，but I place greater emphasis on results and originality， as opposed to doctorates and mem?berships of professional bodies. They are all too often focused on defending privilege andstatus rather than the public good.

A. I think such contempt is a mistake.

B. Some big companies struggle with truly novel breakthroughs.

C. Nevertheless， I show my admiration for the armies of gifted amateurs.

D. It breaks down barriers to welcome all?comers and creates a more dynamic order.

E. Thanks to technology development， we can all be competent amateurs at almost everything.

F. That's because they naturally want to reinforce past success—and cannot afford public failures.

G. They are self?improvers， chasing a dream rather than a laborious，life?long career within a group.

Task 3

Perseverance is a unique precondition for success in life. We can prove this fact whenwe look at the reality of life and the history of man's success. Perseverance helps us dowhat we otherwise would consider impossible to do.

1All he has to do is keep doing and doing without being cast down. Success willcome someday or other， though it may apparently be the conception that it cannot be done. 2But the reality is that mans success depends on whether he can do the toughesttasks successfully. And to succeed in this tough battle， perseverance and hard work is amust.

Perseverance is the secret of success. Without it， no great achievement is possible.Even if a person is not very talented， nor highly knowledgeable， still he can succeed in lifesimply by his perseverance. Every action has its reaction.3It must yield results. Evena genius can hardly succeed in life without knowing how to use his brain and labor. All thegreat men in history， Issac Newton， Columbus， Robert Bruce， etc.， have written their namesin golden letters by means of perseverance.4

If one looks at his own life， he can very well understand that whatever he has so fargained， he has gained it only by his hard labor， and not by chance. Therefore， perseverancemust be practiced.5It helps us achieve many goals in life.

A. So hard labor has no alternative.

B. They have been changing the world.

C. Virtually， there is nothing that man cannot do.

D. In this way， the noble habit becomes a part of ones life.

E. In human life， the role of perseverance is often ignored.

F. Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us.

G. The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy.