Part B: Subheading Matching (2015)

Some Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times

Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.

When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these old truths I’ve learned along the way.

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Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.

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If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.

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Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.

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No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.

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Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.

Options

[A]You are not alone 

[B]Experience helps you grow 

[C]Pave your own unique path 

[D]Most of your fears are unreal 

[E]Think about the present moment 

[F]Don’t fear responsibility for your life 

[G]There are many things to be grateful for 

答案解析 (Answers & Analysis)

41. 对应 [D] Most of your fears are unreal (大多数恐惧并非真实)
【定位】段落引用了威尔·史密斯的话：“Fear is not real（恐惧不是真实的）”，并指出恐惧是“a product of thoughts you create（你创造的思想产物）”。最后作者总结：“fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination（恐惧只是我们丰富想象力的产物）”。这直接对应选项 [D]。

42. 对应 [E] Think about the present moment (思考当下)
【定位】段落首句直奔主题：“try to focus on the present moment（试着专注于当下时刻）”。文中多次出现“Value the present moment”、“designed into the present”等词。核心在于活在当下，完美对应 [E] 选项。

43. 对应 [G] There are many things to be grateful for (有很多值得感激的事)
【定位】段落核心句指出人们往往因为陷入问题而“forget to pause and appreciate the things you have（忘记停下来感激你所拥有的东西）”。感激所拥有的东西就是“grateful”的体现，对应 [G]。

44. 对应 [A] You are not alone (你并不孤单)
【定位】段落首句明确指出：“you should always remember that you are not alone”。文中详细描述了来自亲友的帮助（nearest people）、朋友圈（circle of friends）以及在线社区（online communities）的支持。核心在于社交支持，对应 [A]。

45. 对应 [C] Pave your own unique path (开辟你独特的道路)
【定位】段落警告不要过度依赖外部来源（external sources）而贬低自己的意见（devalue your opinion）。最后一句总结：“You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.” 强调自主独立和做自己，这正是“Pave your own unique path”的含义，对应 [C]。