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Campuses should be safe places for children to learn and develop. However, the movie, Better Days, released on Oct 25 , highlights a serious issue—school bullying. Some experts say people should treat bullying seriously and not regard it as a joke. School bullying involves hurtful words, physical attacks, even sexual violence. 1.In quite a few cases, a child is bullied merely because another sees him/her as being weak in strength or character, and he or she is singled out for violence. That the offenders are just children does not mean bullying is simply high spirits or that the children are just being naughty. 2.and it does not matter how old the perpetrator（施暴者）of the violence is or what form it takes. It is not helpful for parents and teachers to ignore the matter by saying it is a private affair between the children and they can solve it by themselves. 3.All violence should be prevented, and the most effective way of preventing bullying on campus is to call the police and let the professionals deal with it. 4. Bullying is a serious offense. While there may be no visible harm, it can leave invisible scars and wounds that can prove fatal over time. According to data from the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization, over 32 percent of male pupils and 28 per-cent of female pupils suffer from campus violence with many suffering serious emotional and psychological problems as a result. 5. A. Whether verbal or physical, violence is violence. B. The bullying is only verbal insults and not threats. C. That doesn't happen； instead the bullying becomes worse. D. People even in their 50s or 60s may still suffer the hurt of childhood bullying. E. Sometimes bullying can arise out of a quarrel or conflict, but often it arises out of nothing. F. Bullying causes injury to health and makes you ill. How many of these symptoms do you have? G. Especially, in China the role of the police is not only to enforce the law, but also to educate the public about punishments for violations.
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Live Long and Prosper You can't avoid getting old. But the decisions you make now about how you spend your day will have a great impact on the quality of your life. We collected the latest research and talked to health, financial, and wellness experts to uncover the most important things you can do to keep the spring in your step and a healthy balance in your bank account through the years. 1. Be grateful Write down three things you're grateful for each day. 2. Studies show that people who are grateful report better sleep, stronger relationships, fewer aches and pains, and lower blood pressure. Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan, happiness researchers who are married to each other, share positive things about their days with one another. "It's a simple two-minute habit that allows us to learn about high moments and feel more connected," Gielan says. 3. Going outside, especially into a green space, is an easy way to improve your well-being and mental state, says Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and the author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. "I actually make it a point to go outside every day," she says. "I'll walk around the block, breathe, and look at the sky. It's like pushing the reset button. "4. Researchers from University of Alabama found that spending just 20 minutes in a park led to a 64 percent increase in life satisfaction——even if you just sit on a bench. Get moving Yes, you've heard it before, but decades of research show that exercise improves your health, lifts your mood, and lengthens your life. In fact, Harvard researchers found that as little as 15 minutes of moderate physical activity a day can increase your life span by three years. 5. Ball State University researchers found that people in their 70s who were lifelong exercisers were indistinguishable in many ways from healthy people 30 years younger. Simple as these tips are, they have proven to be very useful if carried out on a regular basis. To live long and prosper, you always have a choice. A. This simple practice helps rewire your brain for greater happiness. B. Do some indoor activities. C. Read on for some great advice. D. It also appears to keep your body young. E. Be grateful to those who have been there for you through thick and thin. F. Get fresh air every day G. Spending time in nature has been proved to lower stress and blood pressure.
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Moving abroad, whether you are teaching, studying, volunteering or just traveling for a long period of time, is complicated. 1. Before you start working abroad, consider the following homesickness reduction techniques, so that you’ll be able to enjoy your adventure. Make Your New Home a Home You can’t bring your entire room from home abroad with you, but you can find ways to make your new space feel more like home. Spend a little time and money making your home a place you’re excited to come back to every day. 2. Host a Cooking Class or Exchange Food is one of the biggest causes of homesickness for almost everyone living abroad. Combine a taste of home with a social exchange by teaching your host family how to cook a dish you especially like. It’s two for-one. 3.. Send Gifts Back Home Staying connected to your family and friends back home is important. Consider giving gifts from your new country and sending them back home. 4. Also you can share your experiences abroad with your friends and family back home. Schedule Some “Me” Time It’s not a good idea to hide from your problems, but 30 minutes of pure alone time in a calming environment can be very helpful. Try to find an empty room—even if you’re living in student housing or with a family—diam the lights, close your eyes, and just breathe deeply and relax. 5. A. Taking this type of break can be very calming. B. Moving abroad isn’t an excuse to eat fried food three times a day. C. One of the most significant challenges that you face is homesickness. D. Little actions can go a long way toward creating a more comfortable space. E. Lots of things change when you move abroad, but not everything has to change. F. This will give your days a fun purpose, keep you connected to those who are important to you. G. You get to eat delicious food, plus it’s an opportunity to spend some quality time with new friends!
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Many people wonder what they can do to become well-rounded and competitive while increasing their rate of success. An often overlooked yet simple way to improve is to increase your knowledge by being a self-starter. 1. Rid yourself of assumptions and convictions so that you can be open and receptive to new information. This at times may even contradict what you have always believed to be true. You will eventually come across information that challenges your worldview. Rather than remaining resting in your comfort zone, use this time to stop, reflect and shed light on these ideas in a way that can develop and expand your vision. After the mind has been ready, the next step is application. Create a to-learn list just as you would a to-do list. Learning information you can utilize in your daily life is very important to having a continuous desire to further advance your education. 2. Reading a book on automobile repair isn’t the same as physically changing the oil or tire on your car. Reading about art isn’t the same as picking up a brush. If your knowledge can be directly applied in a functional and fun fashion, put it into practice! 3. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and try to always take something valuable away from your daily interactions. Many people are professionals in their field and have valuable information and insight to share. 4. Never be too prideful, for each question you don’t ask is a missed opportunity! Go ahead and challenge yourself today. Commit to expanding your mind, continuing your education and becoming a student of life. 5. Remember to cultivate your mind so it is prepared to expand, blossom and grow. And share your fountain of knowledge. A. Be willing to expand your mind. B. Get ready to seek new information. C. Many people learn by being hands-on. D. Learning on the go has actually never been easier! E. If you come across anything that bewilders you, ask them! F. Skill-based learning, for example, is useless if it isn’t applied. G. Utilize the world as your classroom, and always come away with a lesson.
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Those who are good at expressing gratitude often practice the following. Don't avoid the negative. Expressing gratitude may generate more optimism. 1. Emmons, a gratitude researcher and psychology professor at the University of California, says that while we often associate gratitude with focusing on the good and avoiding the bad, the key to leading a thankful life is embracing setbacks as part of your overall journey. Emmons suggests recalling a hard time you once experienced. Chances are that you'll start to feel grateful for your current state and overcoming former challenges. Spend time with loved ones. 2. They make it a habit to spend time with those people who matter most. "Gratitude really helps us connect to other people," Emmons says. "It actually strengthens relationships and relationships are the strongest predictors of happiness and coping with stress." 3. There's power in the small, ordinary moments, like catching the subway before the doors close or your pet greeting you happily when you get home. Look for a few things to add to your gratitude list. Volunteer. Everyone needs a little help sometimes and grateful people know there's no other way to acknowledge this than by actively doing something about it. In his book, Thanks! Emmons wrote, ” 4.” As research published in BMC Public Health points out, volunteering can result in lower feelings of depression and increased overall well-being. Love yourself. Grateful people know that their thankful attitude can also fuel self-compassion. A study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences found that higher levels of gratitude were associated with greater self-esteem. And it's no wonder: When your well-being is a priority, you can't help but feel great. Thankful for being the person that you are5. A. Know the value of the little things. B. Since service to others helped them to find their own inner spirituality, they were grateful for the opportunity to serve. C. Help others appreciate the value of the little things. D. However, thankful people also don't shy away from the negative. E. That should be at the top of your gratitude list. F. Thankful people know they didn't get to where they are by themselves. G. Gratitude and fitness can go hand-in-hand.
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Are you crying because you're sad or because something moves you? It's all okay. Some people try to hold back tears because they are scared it makes them seem weak, which is not a wise practice. Don't try to fight the tears, but let them flow freely, 1. . 1. It gives you more support Sometimes people don't understand how much something is bothering you,2. . Research carried out in 2018 shows that crying is so-called attachment behavior. This means that crying makes people want to comfort you and support you. 2. 3. When you cry because something made you sad, the pain is often quite sharp, but you do feel relieved after you cry. That is not that strange. Researchers found out that your body produces oxytocin and endorphins when you cry. These components make people feel good and that's why you experience the sharp pain a little less intense. 3. It is said to cause less stress 4. , but researchers are convinced that crying can lessen stress. When you cry, your tears contain a certain concentration of stress hormones (激素). These stress hormones leave your body when you cry and researchers have developed a theory that you experience less stress after crying because of it. 4. It can improve your sight Most people know tears as the drops that pour over your cheeks when you cry, but there is also something called 'basal tears'. This is the liquid that is produced when you blink (眨眼).It keeps your eyes watery and allows you to see clearly. Sometimes your eyes can be a bit dry, 5.. When you cry, your eyes will be wet for a little. A. It really eases the pain B. It can make you farsighted C. which makes you see a little less D. It is no use crying over spilt milk E. because crying also has four benefits F. A lot of research still has to be done G. but they suddenly understand it better when you cry
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Few things feel as painful as rejection. Rejection means not being invited to a friend's party. Rejection means having your actions criticized. Rejection means failure when you're trying to sell your idea. Every "no" indicates a door closed to you. 1. Developing your self-confidence is key. Rejection is simply the reaction or opinion of another person. 2.Never think you are worthless or unlovable. What you should do is make a list of things you have done well or contributions you have made. Review them every day. Fill your nighttime and early morning brain with confidence. Rejection will enhance （增加）whatever negative things you say to yourself. Even the most successful and confident people feel downhearted when rejected, but most of them never tell themselves how terrible they are. 3.Make sure what you say to yourself builds yourself up instead of tearing yourself down. 4. Instead, they view it as an opportunity to further understand human relationships and inner strength. They avoid the pain of rejection and put rejection into context （情境）.Using rejection to your advantage involves looking on every blow as a learning experience. It also involves learning and growing from negative voice. 5. You can feel the pain as you like, crying or locking yourself in, but don't let it become a long-term visitor. It is wise for you to respond positively and effectively. A. Rejection is a learning experience. B. It's powerless without your cooperation. C. So you should practice positive self-talk. D. It's normal to feel upset about rejection. E. Therefore, it is vital to develop effective responses. F. Rejection is beneficial to those who make full use of it. G. Those who transform rejection understand it is not about experiencing loss.
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Bad communication, either written, oral, or body language, can send the wrong message in more ways than one. Here are some tips that will improve your communication skills. 1. Stand up straight, and it will show confidence. Smile, and you will seem approachable. Don’t cross your arms over your chest, because this tells people you disapprove. Keep your hands to your side, or if you are sitting, keep them in your lap. Have confidence when you speak. If you are shy and quiet，project your voice. 2. Never turn your head away from someone when you are speaking to them, because it may show them you don’t care enough to give them your full attention, and it will make it harder for the other person to hear what you are saying. 3. If you always say “I’ve no idea of it”, it will make others feel like you don’t care enough to give a response, or that you aren’t knowledgeable enough to answer. When people ask questions, they want answers. 4. Say something like “I’m in the middle of something, can I get back to you?” or “I don’t want to ill advise you, let me find out for you.” In written communication, always he clear. Before you send an e-mail, or any type of written communication, read over it at least once, to be sure it makes sense. 5. Written forms of communication can be tricky, because there is no way to put your tone of voice in, so if you feel like you are writing a message on a touchy subject that could he misunderstood, it’s probably best to have a face to face conversation. A. Have good body language. B. Listen to the person attentively. C. Never answer with “I don’t know”. D. Don’t give the person you are speaking to a quick response. E. Always look the person in the eye when you are speaking to them. F. If you aren’t sure it’s clear, have someone else read it before you send it. G. If someone puts you on the spot, you don’t have to answer them right away.
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We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力) . It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new. 1. It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2. If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.” Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 3.You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy. 4. You can learn a lot from people of your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty. 5. A. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn. B. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure. C. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things the really don’t want to. D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad. E. Choose your friends carefully. F. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in. G. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.
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Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 1. Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible. 2. Sure，you and your friends probably have some similar interests，but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into“must—see”“want to see”and“would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions. ·Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling—from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case，share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3. Have a conversation when problems arise，for communication is the key. ·Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group—or even just one other person—you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine，but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4. ·Get off your phone. Of course，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member，or in the event of a work emergency，but other than that，try to stay off your phone. 5. After all，the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it! A. Give each other some space. B. Include at least one activity for everyone. C. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. D. At the same time，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. E. Don’t respond to non-urgent work contact or send messages frequently. F. It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. G. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s)are on the same page.
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