C．There will always be a person that may have accomplished more than you．
D．Our focus may entirely be on how we can deal with the challenge that has come our way．
E．When we are not in control of our emotions，we will make decisions that we will regret later．
F．However，most people have a hard time accepting and dealing with these challenges that arise．
G．As a result，the first thing you should do when faced with a personal challenge is not point fingers at others．
答案: FEAGC
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Coconut oil has become popular as healthier oil in cooking, cleaning and even as part of a natural beauty product. At room temperature except in warmer climates, it hardens, but naturally becomes liquid as the temperature rises. 【小题1】Healthy fat is an important part of the diet,
and coconut oil is one source of the healthy fat. Coconut oil is also nature’s richest source of medium-chain fatty acids (脂肪酸). This oil’s health benefits include, but are not limited to, improving heart
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health, helping chemical reactions on our body, keeping a healthy weight, helping weight loss and supporting the immune system. 【小题2】
Coconut oil is all-natural and does not contain the chemicals you will find in most shampoos and body washes. It is a wonderful body wash that can be applied directly to your skin to keep your skin wet. 【小题3】 Using it in your mouth for twenty minutes is a much better method of cleaning the entire mouth and removing bacteria.
Strong chemical cleaners are not safe or healthy for you, your family or the environment. _____【小题4】 It can be used to clean and shine furniture or leather. You can even use coconut oil as a spot remover.
【小题5】 Do you use it for cooking, cleaning or as a natural beauty product?
A．It can also take the place of mouth-wash.
B．Instead, clean with greener methods, like coconut oil.
C．There are a number of health benefits of using this oil in your daily life.
D．How do you use coconut oil in everyday life? E. Coconut oil removes more bacteria.
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F. So you can replace most of your cooking oils with coconut oil for better health.
G. It can change our immune system.
答案: CFABD
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Most of us lead a busy life. 【小题1】 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?
Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 【小题2】 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains，“Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.‖
Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 【小题3】 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.
Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich,
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rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 【小题4】 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 【小题5】. A．Be aware of beauty in nature.
B．In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels. C．Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.
D．A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.
E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.
F. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos.
G. So please treasure relationship.
答案: CEFDG
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Five Questions to Ask to Detect a Lie
Are you being lied to? Find out how you can tell. How is the person speaking?
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Although a change in voice can be the tip-off to a lie, experts say that to be sure, you should also pay attention to a person’s speech rate and breathing pattern. ___【小题1】__ What is the person saying?
Liars tend to avoid exclusionary words like “but,” “nor,” “except,” and “whereas,” because they have trouble with complex thought processes. __【小题2】___ In their attempts to distance themselves psychologically from their tall tales, liars will tend to communicate using fewer personal pronouns. Is his face giving it away?
You may think disguising your true feelings is easily accomplished with the help of a smile, but the expressions that flash across your face will give away what you’re really thinking—whether you know it or not. __【小题3】___ These clues are often so difficult to detect that even trained experts have trouble discerning them. How is the person smiling?
A smile can sometimes mask a person’s true feelings. ___【小题4】___ You may be able to detect the emotions he or she is trying to hide—such as fear, anger, and disgust. A true smile will incorporate both a person’s lips and eyes. ___【小题5】__
It’s more important to examine a person’s entire demeanor, as there’s
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no one feature that’s apt to give away a liar. Honesty is characterized by features that are in sync with one another—so besides posture, note the fit between face, body, voice, and speech. A．Does the body language follow the story? B．Is your subject behaving uncharacteristically?
C．Liars are less likely to use the words “I,” “me,” and “mine.” D．You should weigh rate of speech, tone of voice, posture, and hand gestures.
E. Pay close attention to how a person smiles as well as other facial movements.
F. Experts advise paying close attention to the micro-expressions that a face can’t hide.
G. If a person either speeds up or slows down, chances are you’re not hearing the whole truth.
答案: GCFEA
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