Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Even though you are mentally healthy, it doesn’t     1    that you don’t have a mental health problem.

Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or     2   . Most of the time those feelings pass,    3    sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. It seems that our mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as the environment changes and as you move     4   different stages(階段) of your life.

Here are four practical     5    to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t cost much or take up lots of time. Anyone can     6  them.

●Talk about your feelings. It can help you stay in good mental health. It isn’t a sign of      7   , but part of your ability to do what you can to stay healthy.

●Eat well. What you eat and how you feel are     8    connected. A proper diet can have a good effect on your mental health.

●Keep in touch. Friends and family members can offer     9    suggestions which may help you keep active and solve practical problems.

●Take a break. It could be a weekend     10   new places to enjoy the nature, or even a ten-minute break from doing your homework. A few minutes can be enough to relax you.

1.                A．a(chǎn)gree          B．mean          C．doubt    D．notice

2.                A．excited         B．satisfied        C．surprised D．stressed

3.                A．but            B．a(chǎn)nd            C．so   D．a(chǎn)s

4.                A．a(chǎn)way           B．inside          C．through   D．a(chǎn)gainst

5.                A．a(chǎn)nswers        B．replies         C．ways D．chances

6.                A．follow          B．find            C．a(chǎn)dvise    D．count

7.                A．weakness       B．laziness         C．happiness D．richness

8.                A．easily          B．closely         C．equally   D．hardly

9.                A．difficult         B．terrible         C．strange   D．various

10.               A．protecting      B．exploring       C．providing  D．imagining

Dear Susan,

You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you are not able to understand this letter. But some day when you grow up, I hope you will find something        in what I am going to share with you.

Life can be       . There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll laugh at you because you are different,        for no good reason. You will also face heartbreak (心碎) and might be       by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face these too much, but such things happen.

Be open to life anyway. You’ll find cruelty in your      through life, but don’t let that stop you from finding new things. Don’t retreat (退卻) from life, and don’t         yourself. Be open to new things, new experiences and new people. You will fail many times, but if you allow that to stop you from trying, you will miss many chances. Do remember that failure (失敗) is a stepping stone to success.

You will meet many people who will try to do better than you, in school, in college and at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, and so on. To       , life is a competition. However, I believe life is a journey. If you always try your best to        others, you are wasting your life. Learn to enjoy your life danger and you will make it a journey of      , of learning and of love.

Finally, know that I love you and always will. You are        a really wonderful journey, and I will always be there for you.

Love

Dad

1.A. normal                          B. familiar                    C. valuable                           D. interesting

2.A. simple                    B. enjoyable           C. peaceful              D. unkind

3.A. and                           B. or                              C. but                                    D. so

4.A. hurt                          B. accepted                           C. protected                        D. affected

5.A. journey                         B. school                    C. study                                 D. days

6.A. struggle         B. complete                      C. hide                               D. forgive

7.A. me                   B. them                      C. you                       D. him

8.A. follow                            B. change                             C. pardon                             D. introduce

9.A. danger                          B. quietness                         C. happiness                        D. cruelty

10.A. destroying                 B. completing                      C. developing                      D. starting

Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Even though you are mentally healthy, it doesn’t     1    that you don’t have a mental health problem.
Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or     2   . Most of the time those feelings pass,    3    sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. It seems that our mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as the environment changes and as you move     4   different stages(階段) of your life.
Here are four practical     5    to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t cost much or take up lots of time. Anyone can     6  them.
●Talk about your feelings. It can help you stay in good mental health. It isn’t a sign of      7   , but part of your ability to do what you can to stay healthy.
●Eat well. What you eat and how you feel are     8    connected. A proper diet can have a good effect on your mental health.
●Keep in touch. Friends and family members can offer     9    suggestions which may help you keep active and solve practical problems.
●Take a break. It could be a weekend     10   new places to enjoy the nature, or even a ten-minute break from doing your homework. A few minutes can be enough to relax you.