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七选五巩固练习
（一）
What is a dream?
For centuries, people have wondered about the strange places that they seem to visit in their sleep.
1 However,
they have been valued as necessary to a person's health and happiness.
Historically people thought dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people
started to study dreams scientifically believing that they tell about a person's character. 2 He believed that dreams
allow a person to express fantasies or fears, which would be socially unacceptable in real life.
The second theory to become popular was Carl Jung's compensation theory. Jung, a former student of Freud, said that
the purpose of a dream is not to hide something, but rather to communicate it to the dreamer. 3 Thus, people who
think too highly of themselves may dream about falling; those who think too little of themselves dream of being
heroes.
Using more recent research, William Domhoff from the University of California found that dreaming is a mental skill
that needs time to develop in humans. , 4 Until they reach age five, they can not express very well what their
dreams are about. Once people become adults, there is little or no change in their dreams. The dreams of men and
women differ. For instance,
The characters that appear in the dreams of men are often other men, and often involve physical aggression.
The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand. 5 If you dream that a loved one is going to die, do
not panic. The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that your loved one is going to die. A．Dreams make up for what is lacking in waking life.
B．However, people should not take their dreams as reality.
C．They have been considered as meaningless nighttime journeys.
D．It gives scientists chances to better understand human mind.
E．Children do not dream as much as adults.
F．They think their mind is trying to tell them something.
G．First, there was Sigmund Freud's theory.
（二）
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe.
This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland.
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Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars ,houses and
spaces. 1 Houses, apartments , cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have
to get used to smaller things.
Be polite .Always apologize for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person.
Respect people ‘s personal space and always wait in line.
Accept jokes. 2 Bantering and taking the Mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this
isn't necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship .As one Briton put it,“You never
make fun of someone you don't like.
Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road . 3 Also the cars in the UK have the
steering wheel(方向盘)on the right side, so you need get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and
remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the Us and other
countries that drive on the right.
4 The British use different words and pronounce words differently .Look around on the Internet or buy books
about words and expressions used in Britain.
There's more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the Untied Kingdom. 5 And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK , which is something that should be
explored.
A.Get used to the lifestyle
Get used to the language
B.
Different regions have their own traditions and even languages. C.
Be sure that you do so, or the result could be terrible D.
However ,the UK does not have the luxury of space
E.But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.
F.
G.One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor
（三）
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
1 Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start,
