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Have you heard of mental toughness? Often talked about in relation to sports, mental toughness is characterized by the ability to always perform well under stress. Research has shown that it is also a useful quality(品质) for students, with benefits for school achievement, classroom behavior, and relationships with others.
However, mental toughness is often misunderstood. It is sometimes related to hiding your feelings, or not acknowledging(承认) your weaknesses, which can harm students' well-being, as well as school performance and socializing.
So, what actually is mental toughness, and how can it be developed in schools?
Students who show mental toughness are aware of and able to control their emotions. This helps them to think clearly under stress, on the day of exams for example. One way to help with this is to encourage students to talk to themselves in a positive and helpful way. Students may be upset if they don't do as well on a task as they hoped. By asking themselves questions, such as "What would I do differently next time?", they can stop focusing on the negatives and direct their attention towards improving in the future.
Mental toughness means asking for help. Many students are too ashamed to do it, for fear they would show the weakness by acknowledging they don't understand something. However,
others actually consider it a positive quality. Recognizing when they are experiencing difficulties takes courage for students, but it also shows a willingness to learn and get better.
Mental toughness is also about being open to learning, not being a know-it-all. Over time, the students who grow the most are those who like to explore things, looking for answers in books, online, or by paying attention to what's happening around them. They also work together, helping each other with challenges.
What's more, mental toughness involves having a strong sense of self-belief and confidence in one's abilities. Mentally tough students have a clear idea of their goals, and their wills to achieve them are unwavering. They are not easily influenced by others' opinions and are willing to step outside of their comfort zone to reach their goals.
To create mentally tough students, it is important for teachers themselves to be role models. Teachers can develop their mental toughness in much the same way as students. In order to develop mental toughness, both students and teachers should recognize that it is about having positive behaviors and attitudes that help them learn and improve.
()1. You were most probably being mentally tough when .
A. you kept your sadness inside without telling others
B. you acted as if you were doing well with everything
C. you received praise for answering a difficult question
D. you managed your nervousness to make a great speech
()2. The underlined word "unwavering" in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to "".
A. unshakeable
B. unacceptable
C. unclear
D. uncommon
()3. According to the passage, what should teachers do in order to develop mental toughness in their students?
A. Maintain a strict and authoritative classroom environment.
B. Avoid making mistakes in front of students.
C. Focus only on academic performance and achievement.
D. Show positive behaviors and attitudes.
()4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Why is mental toughness a key to success?
B. What does mental toughness look like in schools?
C. How does mental toughness influence school achievement?
D. Who should be responsible for developing mental toughness?
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本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了心理韧性的概念以及如何在学校培养心理韧性。
1. D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“... mental toughness is characterized by the ability to always perform well under stress.”可知，心理韧性的特点是在压力之下始终表现良好的能力，由此推断选项D符合这一特征。
2. A 词义猜测题。根据第七段中的“They are not easily influenced by others' opinions ...”可知，他们不容易被他人的意见所影响，所以unwavering表示“不动摇的”，与unshakeable同义。
3. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，教师应成为榜样，通过展示积极的行为和态度帮助学生发展心理韧性。
4. B 标题概括题。通读全文可知，本文主要告诉了我们心理韧性的概念和怎样在学校培养学生的心理韧性，所以B项为最佳标题。