
In our daily life, we are often kind to others, while sometimes we forget to be kind to ourselves. In fact, it’s important to treat yourself kindly. But the question is how to do that. ____1____
____2____ When you make mistakes, don’t be strict with yourself. Think about how you’ll comfort your friend in the same situation. So why not treat yourself in the same way?
____3____ Learning new things takes time. If you find a subject difficult, don’t worry about it. Tell yourself that it’s okay to take small steps.
Third, take care of your body and mind. ____4____ Besides physical health, your mind should be paid attention to. When you feel stressed, take a deep breath or listen to music. These simple actions show that you are kind to yourself.
Lastly, encourage yourself with kind words. If you fail an exam or don’t do well in something, don’t lose heart. You can say “I can do this.” or “I’m doing my best.” ____5____
To tell the truth, being kind to yourself isn’t selfish(自私的). It helps you grow and be happier. When you’re kind to yourself, you can also be a better friend to others.
A. Your body needs healthy food and enough sleep.
B. Second, be patient with yourself.
C. Here are four pieces of advice.
D. Everyone may make mistakes.
E. By saying so, you are showing kindness to yourself.
F. Work hard although he may feel tired.
1.1.
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B
C
D
解析:选C。前文提到“But the question is how to do that.”(但问题是如何做到善待自己),后文说“Here are four pieces of advice.”(这里有四条建议),C选项“Here are four pieces of advice.”起到了承上启下的作用,引出下文的具体建议,所以选C。
2.2.
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B
C
D
解析:选D。前文“First, accept that nobody is perfect.”(首先,接受没有人是完美的),后文“Everyone may make mistakes. When you make mistakes...”(每个人都可能犯错。当你犯错时……),D选项“Everyone may make mistakes.”进一步阐述没有人是完美的这一观点,即每个人都会犯错,与上下文逻辑相符,所以选D。
3.3.
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B
C
D
解析:选B。前文已经介绍了第一条建议,后文“Second, be patient with yourself.”(第二,对自己有耐心),B选项“Second, be patient with yourself.”直接点明了第二条建议的内容,与后文衔接紧密,所以选B。
4.4.
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B
C
D
解析:选A。前文“Third, take care of your body and mind.”(第三,照顾好你的身体和心灵),后文“Your body needs healthy food and enough sleep. Besides physical health, your mind should be paid attention to.”(你的身体需要健康的食物和充足的睡眠。除了身体健康,你的心灵也应该受到关注),A选项“Your body needs healthy food and enough sleep.”具体说明了照顾身体方面需要健康食物和充足睡眠,与后文内容相关,所以选A。
5.5.
A
B
C
D
解析:选E。前文“If you fail an exam or don’t do well in something, don’t lose heart. You can say ‘I can do this.’ or ‘I’m doing my best.’”(如果你考试不及格或在某件事上做得不好,不要灰心。你可以说“我能做到。”或“我正在尽我最大的努力。”),E选项“By saying so, you are showing kindness to yourself.”(通过这样说,你是在善待自己)对前文所说的鼓励自己的话语进行总结,说明这样做就是在善待自己,所以选E。