Unit 1 素养培优-【红对勾讲与练】2022-2023学年新教材高中英语必修第一册(北师大版)

UNIT 1　LIFE CHOICES　　　　　　　 素养培优 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A One of the hardest lessons I have ever learnt in life is that we can􀆳t make things perfect. You see, I was raised the same way as the rest of you, learning stories with happy endings, such as “ and they lived happily ever after” . I grew up knowing that I would meet with some conflicts and struggles in life, but I always seemed to think that in the end my troubles would be overcome and that I would live happily ever after. But life doesn􀆳t work like that. Troubles, pains, conflicts and struggles don􀆳t end at some point in our lives. We don􀆳t get rewarded with a perfect life for being good. Relationship problems, financial troubles, health issues continue and must be dealt with throughout our lives. Life, as it seems, is not perfect and never will be, no matter how hard we try to make it so. Not only is life imperfect, but we are as well. We are all human beings and we all make mistakes. We all have shortcomings and faults in our personalities. No matter how hard we try, we will not be perfect. No matter how hard we try, we will never find that perfect person who will make our lives perfect. What can we do then? What can we do once we give up on life being perfect, and ourselves being perfect? Well, for me at least I can be relaxed and just enjoy the moment. I can feel peaceful and happy while living in the moment instead of worrying about “ever after” . I can try to avoid the negative feelings from anger, guilt, and depression. Relax and enjoy thi