相关试卷

"Pursuit of perfection is a prison," says Moya Sarner, an NHS psychotherapist. Many of us are driven by the unconscious (下意识的) wish that if we could just have the perfect body, the perfect job and the perfect family, then we would be happy. For that reason, it can be one of the most significant barriers to happiness in life.

The psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott wrote about the importance of the "good enough mother" who meets her baby's needs timely, but is not perfect. He said perfect is harmful. To meet every desire immediately, to pass the toy straight away whenever it is demanded slows down a baby's growth, robbing them of the opportunity to feel frustrated (沮丧的) and learn to crawl to get the toy for themselves.

Winnicott believed that while perfection is not a virtue, tolerance of imperfection is. If we cannot develop the capacity to tolerate imperfection in ourselves and in those around us, we can have no self-confidence, no sustainable relationships and no fulfilling career. If we're always trying to build something called a perfect life, we aren't really living the one we're in.

How do I know all this? I am a perfectionist in recovery. I've started to recognize my intolerance of imperfection — my need for certain things to be exactly as I would like them to be, from the way my husband chops his onions to my terror of being late — and it has made a huge difference to my relationship and my parenting. How can you be a good partner if you expect everyone else to fit your own narrow expectations? How can your child grow if they sense that they always need to color precisely inside the lines you've drawn out for them?

We need to go further than tolerating imperfections. We need to learn to appreciate their humanity and beauty. Imperfections are why people will pay a calligrapher to handwrite invitations when a computer can produce a flawless (完美的) version of the same script for less money and in less time. So for a more delicious life, and ultimately a better one, I choose imperfectionism.

Foreign tourists are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don' t have name signs. In Japan, people use landmarks (地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, "Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop."

People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure distance by time, not miles. "How far away is the post office?" you ask. "Oh," they answer, "it's about five minutes from here." You don't understand completely, "Yes, but how many miles away is it, please?" To this question you won't get an answer, because most probably they don't know it themselves.

People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because tourists seldom understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, "Follow me." Then he'll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.

Sometimes a person doesn't know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation? A New Yorker might say, "Sorry, I have no idea." But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don't know." People there believe that "I don't" is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan! However, one thing will help you everywhere in the world. It's body language.

●Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

History, Culture & Landscape (景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.

Open: 29 Mar-29 Oct, Sun to Thurs.

Tearoom, Gardens & Gift Shop: 10.30-17.00 (16.00 in Oct).

House: 11.15-16.00 (15.00 in Oct)

Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith

●Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum

Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall's temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners' and Ronneys', and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.

Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10.30-17.00 Summer. 10.30-16.00 Winter.

Town: Kendal

●Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there's something for everyone!

Open: High Season 1 Apr-31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 11.00-17.00.

Low Season 1 Nov-31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10.00-16.30, Sun 12.00-16.30.

Town: Carlisle

●Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum

Discover William Wordsworth's inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.

Open: Daily, 09.30-17.30 (last admission 17.00).

Town: Grasmere

It was the eleventh year of Jackie's life when, ensconced within the confines of his mother's rather venerable automobile, he made his maiden foray into the world of piano instruction under my tutelage. Personally, I have long advocated for commencing musical training at an earlier juncture, as juvenile minds often exhibit a greater plasticity and aptitude for such disciplines; nevertheless, yielding to his unyielding persistence — a trait that bordered on the tenacious—I eventually consented to accept him as a pupil. Despite his earnest endeavors, Jackie struggled mightily with two foundational elements of pianism: the discernment and reproduction of accurate tonal quality, coupled with the internalization of basic rhythmic structures. At the conclusion of each instructional session, he would invariably utter a phrase that had by then become something of a refrain: "My mother will get to hear me play someday." Yet, as the weeks wore on, his progress remained dishearteningly stagnant, leading me to regard his case as all but hopeless. My acquaintance with his mother was confined to fleeting glimpses — she would invariably wait in that same antiquated car, a silent spectator to his lessons, yet never once venturing inside the studio.

Then, without warning, Jackie's attendance at the lessons ceased abruptly. I entertained the notion of reaching out to him, but given his perceived lack of aptitude and the meager results we had achieved, I assumed — perhaps rather hastily — that he had elected to discontinue his studies. In truth, I cannot deny that a certain measure of relief accompanied this development; his presence was scarcely conducive to enhancing my reputation as an instructor.

Several weeks elapsed before a communication arrived in the form of a letter, mailed to the residences of all current students, announcing the forthcoming recital. To my considerable surprise, Jackie himself was the one to retrieve this missive, and he promptly inquired whether he might be afforded the opportunity to perform at the event. I explained to him, with what I believed to be clarity, that the recital was intended solely for active participants — students who had maintained regular attendance and consistent practice — and not for those who had withdrawn. He countered by revealing that his mother had fallen seriously ill, rendering her unable to transport him to his lessons, yet despite this setback, he had persisted in his practice regimen with unwavering dedication. For reasons that remain somewhat obscure to me even now, I found myself acquiescing to his request.

The evening of the concert finally arrived, and the high school gymnasium was thronged with the assembled parents, relatives, and well-wishers of the participating musicians. In my capacity as the organizer, I made a deliberate choice to schedule Jackie's performance for the very end of the program. My reasoning was pragmatic: any potential disruption or subpar execution on his part would, I believed, be mitigated by its placement at the conclusion, thereby minimizing any adverse impact upon the overall success of the event.

The recital proceeded with remarkable smoothness; each performer prior to Jackie delivered a rendering that was, by and large, competent and satisfying. Then, finally, the moment arrived for Jackie to take the stage. His attire was creased and unkempt, and his hair bore the unmistakable signs of having been hastily tousled, lacking any semblance of order. "Might his mother not have taken a moment to at least ensure that he combed his hair for this particular occasion?" I found myself reflecting, a tinge of disapproval coloring my thoughts.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；  2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Unexpectedly, Jackie chose Mozart's Concerto 21 in C Major.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I held Jackie firmly in great joy, asking "How did you do it?"

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.你的推荐；2.说明理由

注意：词数80左右；

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A recent study suggests that practicing Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art (involve) slow, controlled movements, may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, leadinga reduced need for medicine over time. Parkinson's disease(mark) by symptoms such as slowness of movement, muscle stiffness, and body trembling. Previous studies indicated the benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson's patients, but(it) long-term effects were unclear.

In this study, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China monitored 334 Parkinson's patients from January 2016 to June 2021. The participants were divided into two groups, of147 patients practiced Tai Chi twice a week for an hour, while the remaining 187 continued with their standard care without practicing Tai Chi.

(Results showed that the Tai Chi group experienced slower disease progression,(little) need for additional medical care, and improved cognitive function, sleep, and quality of life(compare) to the non-Tai Chi group.

However, the researchers acknowledge certain(limit) of the study. One of its drawbacks is that the study is observational andnumber of participants is relatively small. Nevertheless, the study indicates that Tai Chi may have long-term benefits for both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease,(potential) delaying the development of the disease.

After secondary school, I3 for non-governmental organization. It was then that I began to4 great importance to community development. I participated in5 as to peace and environment.6 myself to the development of community was a great pleasure for me.

I met many7 as some people took volunteer work lightly. They felt it wasted time, or thought working without a salary was8. Even some friends and relatives tried to9 me to quit volunteering. All of these got me to feel very10 at some point, but I could not give up because it was a/an11 worthwhile cause. I decided not to follow their advice but to12 my work. One day, a group of young people came to me and said they were all13 for the changes I had brought into their lives14 peer education. I was so happy and realized when15 our own judgment, we could create influences.

When you explain someone's behavior based on internal factors, like assuming the person who cuts you off is a rude person, but attributing (把……归因于) your own behavior to external situational factors, you are engaging in the actor-observer bias.

So why does the actor-observer effect occur? The general explanation is that it occurs as a defense mechanism for maintaining high personal dignity. We would rather believe that our faults come from factors we cannot control because then we cannot change them and it is easier for us to accept the outcome.

The actor-observer bias is the cause of many arguments between the actor and the observer as a result of a misunderstanding of the effect of external and internal factors. How can we stop thinking this way and become more sympathetic to the people around us? This is where it gets tricky because the observer's internal attributions are an automatic process which means they occur almost immediately and unconsciously (无意识地).

In order to become more sympathetic towards surrounding people in situations, we must make the attributions a controlled process. A controlled process is when the observer purposely focuses attention on something and is consciously aware of the process, unlike an automatic process. Knowing what the actor-observer effect is and how it can influence your own attributions is a good step toward becoming more sympathetic and kinder to people you interact with.

But even with such a powerful imagination, Liu, 55, probably hadn't expected that he would become the first Asian to win the Hugo Award, science fiction's highest prize, in 2015. Perhaps neither did he think that former US president Barack Obama would read his novel The Three-Body Problem, nor that on Nov 9 in Washington DC, he would win the 2018 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society. It's the first time a Chinese writer has ever won the award.

In his acceptance speech, Liu said that he owed his imagination to Arthur C. Clarke (1917—2008), a famous UK sci-fi author. He said that reading Clarke's 1968 classic novel 2001: A Space Odyssey in the early 1980s had a great effect on him.

"My mind opened up like never before. I felt like a narrow river finally seeing the sea," Liu said. "That night, in my eyes, the starry sky was completely different from the past. For the first time in my life, I was awed (充满敬畏的) by the mystery of the universe."

But no matter how far away Liu's imagination takes him, somehow his novels always stay rational (理性的). In The Three-Body Problem, for example, Liu tells a tale of aliens invading Earth. But unlike other alien stories, Liu talks more about relationships between civilizations, rules of survival, and the meanings of life. And in The Wandering Earth, Liu looks ahead to the day when our solar system comes to an end and humans have to look for a new place to live. However, all his visions and solutions are based on "hard science". Liu's works aren't simply daydreams.

"I think that understanding just the roots of where our food comes from and how it gets to our table is meaningful," said Jeremy Lyche, principal of Bernardo Elementary School. "You saw the kids' excitement today. They love it."

The students in Paul Erickson's class have been in the program for over a month. "We've been doing multiple lessons where we're learning about and teaching about local farms in our community, as well as some healthier choices like produce(农产品), just getting students to join in farming." Erickson said.

Once a week for the past five weeks, Alexis Anderson from the Farm to Institution Center has been coming by to teach these kids more about farming and what it takes to get fresh produce to their tables. Wednesday was the students' last session in the program. She said the main takeaway for the kids is learning where their food comes from.

"Eat and support local food because it not only benefits their community economically, but also benefits their health and just education overall of knowing what's available," Anderson said.

After Wednesday's lesson, the students went to the school garden for a game of bingo to identify the things they've learned. One of the goals of the school garden is for the students to try new things. For Escondido Union School District, the ultimate goal for the school garden is for the produce to end up in the cafeteria for the children to eat. But there are some health regulations the district still needs to overcome before that can happen.

Course overview

It will be an interesting design experience at the Royal College of Art School of Architecture. The Architecture Summer School offers a challenging and attractive programmer of design studio experience, visits, lectures and skill training.

Admission criteria

Participants must:

◇have an undergraduate degree in design or a creative background;

◇have a good level of English language;

◇be 18 years or over.

How to apply

We do not accept applications at the moment. The below information does not apply until the course is live again. To apply, please complete our online application form. This online form requires you to:

◇submit your Curriculum Vitae (简历);

◇submit a 300-word statement of interest outlining your relevant experience or practice and why you would like to join the Architecture Summer School.

If your application is accepted, you will be emailed with a booking link so that you can make payment of the course fee. The place will be held until the payment deadline, and if you do not make payment by this date then your place will be offered to another participant.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will inform you by email. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide personal feedback due to the great number of applications that we receive.

If the course is fully booked and your application is successful, we will add your name to a waiting list.

Application deadlines

Applications will be assessed by the RCA course team every two weeks or until the course is fully booked. We will inform all applicants by email within two weeks after they submit an application. Participants are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited.

She put on her favorite coat,  and ready to take on the world with her new hairstyle. 

After washing and combing the hair, her hair fell in soft, blond waves . 

As the color flowed through her hair, she  ，  imagining the end result. 

The barber applied the dye, .

With a pair of skilled hands, he cut away the overgrown hair， that suited her. 

The lady sat patiently  through her thick, gray locks, preparing for a new hairstyle. 

1. 家庭方面；

2. 工作方面；

3. 业余生活方面。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

I'll enjoy my work and get along well with my colleagues. I'll do a good job no matter what I do. 

，  my life will be much richer and more colorful.