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l Ways to get rid of jealousy.
Jealousy is like a poison. It is difficult to avoid such moments in life . Sometimes, this feeling comes from the sensation of envy that we tend to experience when we notice others “better” lives, appearances, successes, and so on. 36 . It can ruin relationships, friendships, as well as a sense of satisfaction. Here are some tips to help get rid of jealousy.
l Be confident.
Not all of us are born with confidence. It takes years of practice to find self-assurance. Follow the ‘fake it till you make it’ method. 37 Day by day, confidence forms. If you feel confident in yourself, you are less likely to feel inferior to others.
l Don’t compare yourself.
Comparison is the most significant aspect of jealousy. If you are able to avoid comparing yourself to others, you will experience a new-found sense of freedom.
A good way to judge this is by valuing imperfection. 38 We are all constantly growing and improving throughout our lives, which is value in failure.
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l Make a healthy change.
Most of us wish to change,especially faced with something that we are forced to accept. However, most of the things that people tend to feel jealous about can in fact change in a healthy way. If you feel jealous of someone else’s accomplishments, use it as motivation to work harder to achieve your own goals. Just remember, if the change you want to make is healthy, go for it. 40
A Act positively.
B Think positively.
C Jealousy is like a snake.
D Jealousy has the potential to kill happiness .
E Use the feelings of jealousy as motivation to improve yourself.
F If you take it as a part of your routine, it will gradually become natural to you.
G Use your weakness as a learning experience, rather than as a chance to make you feel bad.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20 小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
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Singapore Day - Is it a worthwhile investment?
San Francisco saw thousands of Singaporeans and friends get together last Saturday to enjoy a day of fun and 41 . Singapore Day 2016 was filled with 42 memories of years growing up in Singapore, getting 43 on happenings back home and enjoying delights like 44 , games and barbecues. The crowd 45 their loudest cheers for Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean 46 he conveyed the country's best wishes to her sons and daughters living 47 .
Despite the goodwill of this 48 much-anticipated event, questions were raised back in Singapore over its multimillion-dollar 49 . In response, Dr Khor, Senior Minister of State, 50 in social media: "There's a value to helping our Singaporeans remember their roots 51 if they ever go back, it's easier for them to adjust. You can't put a 52 on that."
Trying to 53 the value of such a huge 54 of public monies and what it meant to Singaporeans all over the world, I joined in the celebrations. As I looked 55 , I saw families, two- and three-generation ones, coming together. I saw 56 Singapore acquaintances renewing friendships. I saw foreign friends meeting the Singapore community and learning about the rich 57 of Singapore.
58 in the Californian sun, I was reminded "Not all that can be measured matters, and not all that matters can be measured". Singaporeans 59 for one another, anywhere and everywhere in the world - now that's 60 paying for.
41 A. races B. celebrations C. contests D. prizes
42 A. comparing B. losing C. reviewing D. praising
43 A. updated B. missed C. worried D. uploaded
44 A. lectures B. performances C. hotdogs D. officials
45 A. asked B. looked C. saved D. called
46 A. if B. unless C. for D. as
47 A. abroad B. happily C. unitedly D. hard
48 A. random B. annual C. monthly D. weekly
49 A. experiences B. expenses C. arrangements D. plans
50 A. blamed B. regretted C. remarked D. teased
51 A. otherwise B. whenever C. in case D. so that
52 A. price B. guess C. try D. failure
53 A. achieve B. realize C. understand D. increase
54 A. waste B. loan C. debt D. investment
55 A. up B. out C. through D. around
56 A. long-lost B. open-minded C. easy-going D. warm-hearted
57 A. resources B. traditions C. colors D. activities
58 A. Burnt B. Mixed C. Bathed D. Moved
59 A. make up B. watch out C. stand by D. look out
60 A. worth B. reasonable C. for granted D. for sure