福州省福州市屏东重点中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中英语试卷（扫描版缺答案，无听力音频，无文字材料）

A- Humor helps get rid of bad reputation
BCollege students usually have humor ability.
C A sense of humor is only developed after birth
DIntelligent people have a good scnse of humor.
28. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph
A Enjoy good jokes
B Treat laughter seriously
C Develop unique powers.
D. Be brave to overcome all difficulties
C
Nobody likes to fail. It makes people feel embarrassed and discouraged. What's worse, it may
cause major professional or personal trouble and lead to negativity. Basically, failure is no fun for
most people. However. a vast body of rescarch tells us that failure provides us with a chance to
grow and develop increases adaptability, and helps protect against anxiety
It's hard to change the mindset of a lifetime. But even if we stin can ' t get over the brokcn
mariage or the failed College Entrance Examination or the work presentation that went fearfully
wrong, it might not be too late for our kids
Christy Pennison, a professional consultant, says she works with an increasing number of kids
and teens who show significant anxiety around a fear of failure. She said, We want to protect our
children, and we want thcm to live happy and meaningful lives, so we frequently tell them the
harm of failure and ask them to avoid failure. the children experiencing intemal and sometimes
extermal pressure think thcy shouldn't fail. Meanwhile, we always have high expectations of them
So when they don't live up to a ccrtain standard or things dont go according to the plans they will
feel upset and anxious
Pennison argues that failures, arc often the hidden leaming chances that can help pcople
develop positive qualities, like persistence, focus, flexibility, patience, and positive self-image
So what can parents do to help their children embrace failure instcad of avoiding it at all costs
Pennison suggests directing praise towards the e ffort, not the result. This allows children to build
confidence in themselves. "she explains. " Acknowledging thc effort can give children permission
to try new things without a fear of failure. and the bigger picture is that the development of the
mindset-'l'd rather try and fail than not try at all. -helps them keep a belief in themselves, and
expands their world of possibilities. As Pennison points out, we all fail, but how we get up after
we fail is what matters
29. What aspect do most people focus on when thinking of failure
A. The great courage to face it
B. The efforts made to handle it
C. Uncxpected benefits It brings
D. Unpleasant sidc effects it brings
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