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When we think about lives filled with meaning.we often focus on people whose grand
My late mother was an artist of some renown in the Pacific Northwest.Over her many-decades
contributions benefited humanity.Abraham Lincoln,Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela surely
career,her paintings evolved from highly representational watercolors into mixed-media abstracts.
felt they had a worthwhile life.But how about us ordinary poople,struggling in a typical existence
Growing up,I could draw a little myself and enjoyed doing so.but I never had her talent.Once,I
There is an important element to consider.Think about the first butterfly you stop to admire aftera
asked her how I could improve.I supposed I expected her to say something like"Practice 10,000 hours."
long winter or imagine the scenery at the top of a hill after a fresh hike.Sometimes existence delivers us
Instead,she told me to look at what I wanted to draw.I stared at a tree,noticing details I'd ignored
small moments of beauty.When poople are open to appreciating such experiences,these moments may
before:the rough bark,shifting shadows,and delicate leaves.Drawing each detail carefully,Icreated
enhance how they view their life.This element is defined as EA(experiential appreciation)by Joshua
my best work yet.More importantly,I discovered the joy of truly observing the world
This act of deep attention is called savoring-a skill that enriches both art and life Psycbologists
Hicks,a psychological professor at Texas A &MUniversity.
define it as"fully appreciating positive moments,"like enjoying a sunset or reliving happy memories.
Recently,he and his research team set out to figure out whether EA was related to a person's
Studies show savoring activates the brain's reward system,reduces sadness,and boosts happiness.In
sense of meaning in a series of studies that involved more than 3,000 participants.At an initial test,
experiments,people who focused on daily positive experiences became happier,especially those with
researchers had participants rate their agreement of different coping strategies to relieve their
fewer good moments.Savoring also creates vivid,lasting memories ofjoy.
stress.They found people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life's beauty
Yet humans naturally focus on negatives-a survival instinct from ancestors who needed to avoid
also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.
dangers.Today,this "negativity bias ()"often backfires,making us trapped in problems and
Researchers then conducted a series of experiments,in which they gave participants specific tasks
overlook good moments.Scientists warn that constant negativity twists thinking and lowers life
and,once more,asked them to report how strongly they identified with statements linked to purpose,
satisfaction.
ete.In one case,participants who watched an awe-inspiring video reported having a greater sense of EA
The solution Practice savoring.Start with positive moments:pause to enjoy a meal or a friend's
and meaning in life,compared with those who watched more neutral videos.After reflecting on the
laugh.But challenges can also be savored.Try a "failure joumal":write down a setback (e.g,an
results collected from the participants,researchers confirmed their original theory.
argument),leave space,then retum weeks later to note lessons leamed ("Iimproved communication).
But applying that insight can be difficult.Our modem,fast-paced lifestyles fill the day with targets
Months later,add positive outcomes(We grew closer).This involves savoring-and shows how you
and goals.Weare on the go,and we attempt to maximize output both at work and at leisure.This focus
can use the practice to transform even unwelcome experiences into positive opportunities for growth
on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now.Yet life happens in
and perspective.This reframing helps find meaning in difficulties,much like finding beauty in an
imperfect drawing
the present moment.We should slow down,let life surprise us and embrace the significance in the
My mother's advice wasn't just about art--it was about living By observing deeply,we uncover
everyday life.
hidden layers in both the ordinary and the difficult.Savoring tums flceting moments into lastingjoy and
28.Why are the butterfly and the scenery on a hill mentioned in paragraph 2
challenges into growth.That's the true art of life.
A.To deliver moments of beauty.B.To explain personal experiences
32.What does the author focus on by the personal story
C.To present the concept of EA.D.To show the necessity of protecting nature.
A.Observing the world is essential for a painting.
29.How did the researchers conduct the study
B.Every detail deserves attention when drawing.
A.By studying previous research data.
C.Deep attention is a source of living a happy life.
B.By analyzing the response from the participants.
D.Savoring is a skill of truly observing the world.
C.By shooting videos starring the participants.
33.What does the author imply about"negativity bias"in modern life
D.By designing different strategies to reduce stress.
A.It is necessary for survival today.
B.It reduces our ability to enjoy life.
30.Who tends to find life more meaningful according to the text
C.It helps us avoid dangers effectively.
D.It improves people's life satisfaction.
A.A person who always gets her life well-organized.
34.According to the text,what is a"failure journal"used for
B.Aperson who leads a fast-paced life.
A.Reflecting on setbacks to find positive results.
C.A person who often hears motivating speeches.
B.Tracking mistakes to avoid errors in the future.
D.A person who always expects future results.
C.Recording positive moments and the emotions.
D.Keeping track of the interpersonal relationships
31.What life philosophy does the author show in the last paragraph
35.Why does the author compare"savoring"to"finding beauty in an imperfect drawing"
A.No pains,no gains.
A.To explain that art involves accepting flaws.
B.Live your life one day at a time.
B.To criticize people who focus on negativity.
C.Being on sea,sail;being on land,settle.
C.To show challenges can be changed into growth.
D.Those who believe in their ability can do anything.
D.To argue that art is more important than science.
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高三芙语第6页共10页武汉二中2025届高三年级高考模拟考试
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
英语试卷
8.What do we know about the beer festival
A.It is very popular.
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B.It has n long history.
C.It is beld in Bamb
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9.What did the man dod
ing the trip
He visited
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B.the beer festival
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出
C.He went to hi
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听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12愿
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段对话仅读
10.What happened to the man at the nge of six
A.He met a young artist.
1.What will the woman do next
B.He survived a disaser
A.Put the man through to Ben.
C.He had to stop a lesson.
B.Go to the Market Department
11.Wh
tis the
nan's projects
C.Give the man a phone number
2.What does
the
an think of the
useum
A.It gets less popular
C.To promote the value ofar
B.It is friendly to artists
12.What advice does the man give at last
C.It becomes more crowded
A Pursue your dreams now
3.Why doesn't the man want to buy the refrigerator
B.Listen to the voices of artists.
A.He dislikes the style
C.Cherish the people around you.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题，
13.How did the woman feel when she first entered university
4.
Where does the comversation take place
A.Stressed.
B.Confused.
C.Pleased.
A.In anoffice
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an do halfwa
B.In a restaurant.
She de
cided to t
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She began to catch up with her study.
5.
smainly talking about
C.She managed time as she did in high school.
A.A list of exttinct species
15.When does the woman study alone now
B.A charity organization.
A.In the morning.
B.In the afteroon.
C.In the evening.
16 What is the w
C.An anmal report.
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B.Set clear study goals.
C.Balance leaming and rest.
听下面5段对话成独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小恩，从愿中所给的A、B、C三
下面
段独白.回答第17至第20
个选项中选出最佳选
每段对话或独白前，你将有时间
小题，每小题5秒钟
17.What makes rock art surprising
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A.Its variety of styles.
B.Its focus on bumnn figures.
所下面一段对话，答第6和第7。
C.Its similarities across cultures
6.Why didn't the
y any clothes in the shop
18.How long has the
A.They were of bad quality.
A.For about 20
0,000ye.
B.For about 10,000years
C.For about 1,800 years.
B.Her mother disliked them.
C.There weren't any warm jackets
19.What images show European arrival in Australia
A.Lnndscapes.
B.Horses
C.Stick figures.
7.What seaso is it now
20.What will the speaker talk about next
A.Spring.
B.Autumn.
C.Winter.
A.Damage to rock art.
B.Features of rock art.
C.Places to see rock art.

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