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(1)语境衔接题。根据上文Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress,but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person.(生活可能是一场责任和压力的旋风,但正确的关注对确保你成为一个更好的人有很大帮助。)以及后文Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self﹣improvement journey.(继续读下去,学习如何开始自我提升之旅。)可知,上文提到了成为更好的人,后文介绍如何开始自我提升。G选项"你每天都可以做一些事情,以不同的方式让自己变得更好。"符合语境,故选G。
(2)联系下文题。根据后文Everyone needs something to live for,so think about what you want in life.Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person,but it can also help you find your purpose.Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long﹣term goals you would like to achieve.(每个人都需要为之而活,所以想想你在生活中想要什么。为某件事奋斗不仅能让你变得更快乐、更好,还能帮助你找到自己的目标。用纸和笔写下你想要实现的短期和长期目标。)可知,本段讲的是设置目标。E选项"积极的抱负能给你带来成长的动力。"符合语境,故选E。
(3)语境衔接题。根据上文Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they've taught you.(给自己一点时间来原谅过去的错误,并认识到它们教会了你什么。)以及后文You may not be able to forget what they've done,that's okay,but forgiveness can give you peace of mind.(你可能无法忘记他们做过的事,这没关系,但宽恕可以让你内心平静。)可知,空前提到让自己有时间原谅你过去的错误,并认识到它们教给你的东西,后面提到也许你可能无法忘记他们做了什么,但宽恕可以让你内心平静,故可知,本句是在建议学会原谅,B选项"然后,原谅那些在过去伤害过你的人。"符合语境,故选B。
(4)联系上文题。根据上文Everyone has flaws,but you can concentrate on improving yours.Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others.Are people generally happy or sad around you?(每个人都有缺点,但你可以集中精力改善自己的缺点。注意你的行为和态度如何影响他人。你周围的人通常是快乐还是悲伤?)可知,空前提到你周围的人通常是快乐的还是悲伤的,空后提到回答这些问题并分析与他们之间的互动可以帮助您发现和完善您的弱点。故可推断,空白处应该与朋友之间的互动有关,A选项"朋友会向你寻求帮助或建议吗?"符合语境,故选A。
(5)联系上文题。根据上文Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people,but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated.(培养同理心不仅能帮助你对他人更敏感,还能帮助你建立持久的关系,减少孤独感。)可知,空前所提到的培养同理心不仅能够帮助你对他人更加敏感,还能帮助你建立更加持久的关系,减少孤立感,可是此处是在讲培养同理心的好处,F选项"同理心可以帮助你在挑战自己观点的同时获得朋友。"符合语境,故选F。