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.
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全文翻译
不幸的是，生活并非处处鲜花。我们在生活中面对悲伤的经历。此外，我们为各种失去而悲伤：一段友谊、一段恋情或一套房子。艰难的时刻可能在你通常看起来最不合时宜的时候把你击倒，但你应该记住它们不会永远持续。
当我们的哀悼期结束后，我们向前迈进，对生命有更强的理解和更大的敬畏。此外，这些失去让我们成熟，最终推动我们走向未来成长和幸福的机会。我想分享我一路走来学到的这些古老真理。
恐惧既是有用的又是有害的。这种正常的人类反应通过发出危险信号并让我们做好准备来保护我们。不幸的是，人们通过夸大恐惧来制造内在障碍。我最喜欢的演员威尔·史密斯曾说："恐惧不是真实的。它是你创造的思想的产物。别误会我。危险是非常真实的。但恐惧是一种选择。"我完全同意恐惧只是我们过度想象力的产物。
如果你被问题包围，无法停止对过去的思考，试着专注于当下。我们许多人被过去压得喘不过气或对未来感到焦虑。你可能对自己的过去感到内疚，但你正在用你无法改变的事情和境况毒害现在。珍惜当下，记住你活着是多么幸运。享受周围世界的美丽，睁开眼睛看看你面前的可能性。幸福不是未来的某个点，也不是过去的某个时刻，而是一种可以设计到当下的心态。
有时感到糟糕是很容易的，因为你正经历艰难时期。你很容易被生活问题所困，以至于忘记暂停并感激你所拥有的东西。只有坚强的人才选择微笑并珍惜他们的生活，而不是哭泣和抱怨什么。
无论你感觉多么孤立，情况多么严重，你都应该永远记住你并不孤单。尽量记住，如果你试图在生活中做出好的改变，几乎每个人都尊重你并愿意帮助你，尤其是你最亲最近的人。你可能有一个朋友圈，他们提供持续的好心情、帮助和陪伴。如果你没有朋友或亲戚，试着参与几个在线社区，那里充满了总是愿意分享建议和鼓励的人。
今天许多人发现很难信任自己的观点，通过从外部来源获取客观性来寻求平衡。这样你就贬低了自己的观点，并表明你没有能力管理自己的生活。当你努力实现重要的事情时，你应该相信自己，并确信你的决定是最好的。你活在自己的皮囊里，有自己的想法，有自己的价值观，做自己的选择。
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]。