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One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly on the bank. There I would
enjoy the peace and quiet, watch the water rush downstream and listen to the chirps of birds and the rustling
of leaves in the trees. I would also watch the bamboo (竹子) trees bend under pressure from the wind and
watch them return gracefully to their upright or original position after the wind had died down.
When I think about the bamboo tree's ability to bounce back or return to its original position, the word
resilience (恢复力) comes to mind. When used in reference to a person, this word means the ability to readily
recover from shock, depression or any other situation that stretches the limits of a person's emotions.
Have you ever felt like you are about to snap (突然折断)? Have you ever felt like you are at your breaking
point? Thankfully, you have survived the experience to live to talk about it.
During the experience you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatened your health. You felt emotionally
drained, mentally exhausted and you most likely endured (忍耐) unpleasant physical symptoms (症状).
Life is a mixture of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you
are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy moments that take you close to your breaking point, bend,
but don't break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.
If the going gets tough and you are at your breaking point, show resilience. Like the bamboo tree, bend, but
don't break!
1. When the writer talks about the bamboo trees, he wants to tell us _____.
A. he can't forget those bamboo trees
B. he used to watch them bend under pressure and return to their upright position
C. he still remembers the good days as a child
D. he admires the character of the bamboo trees
2. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. When you have overcome some depression, you show resilience.
B. When you are about to snap, we say you are resilient.
C. If you feel like you are at your breaking point, you are fortunate.
D. If you feel mentally exhausted, you are likely to experience pleasant physical symptoms.
3. What does the writer mean by saying"Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you?"
A. You should make the best of the situation.
B. You should try your best to get the best situation.
C. You should try your best not to be defeated by the situation.
D. You should try your best not to give up the best situation.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. My fondest memories
B. Good times and bad times
C. Enjoy the peace and quiet
D. Bend, but don't break
