Some ways to Cheer Up.
Feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to smile.
Play outside
Leave your apartment and go outside. Sun and fresh air are good for you.
Exercise
When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical called endorphins. This chemical makes you feel happier. 1.
Play Pop Music
Westlife, Backstreet Boys, S.H.E…who doesn’t like a little mindless pop? Listening to upbeat, happy music will make you smile. Singing along won’t hurt either.
Laughter is the best medicine
2. Children laugh around 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happened? Be a kid for a day: play games, watch funny movies, or read jokes online.
3. Chocolate has special natural chemicals that make you happy. Besides, it tastes so good!
Get a dog
Dogs are cute, energetic, and fun. Plus, studies show that people with pets live longer and people with dogs live the longest!
Breathe
If you can’t go to the gym, try taking deep breaths. 4.
Have a Heart-to-Heart talk
If something is bothering you, it is a good idea to talk about it. Call a friend or relative. 5. Close your eyes and think of a beautiful scene or a time when you were happy and feeling good.
A. Laughing is the best way to improve your mood.
B.Everyone likes laughing.
C.The youth like chatting online.
D. A good chat is great way to feel better fast.
E. Power of Chocolate.
F. Breathing deeply will relax your muscles and give you energy.
G. That is just another reason why exercise is good for you.
Many Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English very well when they meet a foreigner.They seem to have mastered the basic language structure(结构), but a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their mistakes.
It's uncommon that many students who are bad speakers of English can write English perfectly. This proves that they are unable to organize their idea in English. The center of the problem is that they lack practice and confidence (自信).
Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners with whom you are speaking? Don't be shy, they will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best way to get rid of trouble is to learn to speak by speaking more. I am sure that constant practice will help you succeed.
1. What's the best topic for the passage?
A. How to Speak to Foreigners
B. How to Study English Well
C. How to Organize the Idea in English
D. Practise Speaking English All the Time
2.Many Chinese students can write English very well, but they cannot speak English fluently because ________
A. they seldom practise speaking English
B. they seldom meet foreigners
C. they had no chance to speak English
D. they think it's enough to master the basic language structure only
3. So many Chinese students are afraid speak to foreigners because
A. they worry about making mistakes in their speaking
B. they don't think their English is poor
C. they are afraid they can't understand foreigners
D. they didn't like speaking to foreigners
Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.
1.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ______
A. bring weight problems
B. bring you much trouble in your life
C. make you worried about your foods
D. make you hate delicious foods
2. In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you'd better__
A. drink much water and have vegetables only
B. not eat the food in high fat
C. not accept invitations to feasts
D. turn away from delicious foods
3.According to the passage, ___ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A. physical exercise B. water
C. calories of energy D. vegetables
4.Many people can't help putting on weight after the holidays because they _______ .
A. enjoy delicious food
B. go to too many feasts
C. can't control themselves
D. can't help turning away from the foods
Once there was a poor farmer and his farm belonged to(属于) a rich man. One day he brought a basket of apples to the rich man’s house. On the doorsteps, he met two monkeys dressed like children. They jumped onto the basket to eat the apples and threw some on the ground. The farmer politely took off his hat and asked the monkeys to get off. They obeyed(服从) and the farmer went into the house. He asked to see the rich man. A servant took him to the room where the rich man was sitting.
"I have brought you the basket of apples you asked for," he said.
"But why have you brought a half-empty basket?" the rich man asked.
"I met your children outside, and they stole(偷) some of the apples."
1. Why did the farmer bring apples to the rich man? Because
A. he was poor
B. he liked the rich man
C. the rich man’s children liked apples
D. his farm belonged to the rich man
2. What did the monkeys do when the farmer was on the doorsteps?
A. They jumped and jumped. B. They played.
C. They ran away. D. They ate some of the apples.
3.. The monkeys left the basket because
A. they had thrown apples on the ground
B. the farmer had politely asked them to get off
C. they were afraid of the hat
D. the farmer was angry with them
4.. How did the rich man feel when he saw the basket? He felt
A. pleased B. moved(感动)
C. excited D. unhappy
Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.
Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you're cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.
If they are left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pet's water. Sometimes owners don't realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can't get anything to drink. Animals that don't have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.
1. What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?
A. Thy are often forgotten by their owners
B. They like to stay in warm places.
C. They build their own shelter.
D. They are used to living outdoors.
2.. Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?
A. To keep them company
B. To keep them from eating bad food.
C. To know when to bring them inside
D. To help them find shelters.
3. If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may ________.
A. run short of clean water B. dig deep holes for fun
C. dirty the snow nearby D. get lost in the wild
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To give practical advice.
B. To solve a problem.
C. To tell an interesting story.
D. To present a research result.
Have you ever heard of the saying, “If you want a friend, be !” What does it ? There are many different things that you can do to friends. You may find out what they are if you someone make friends.
Here is one new teacher made friends with the in her class on the first day of the school. When the bell , the teacher smiled at all the students. Then she said, “Good morning. How nice it is to have all of you my class this year! I want to each of you very much.. I’m sure we will enjoy working together.”
The teacher smiled, used a pleasant and acted a friendly way. She told the students her and wrote it on the blackboard. Then she told them something she liked to and hoped to do with them during the year. The students knew that she liked many of the same things they liked. Everyone felt that she what she said. Each of them wanted to know her and be her friend. Then she let the students tell something about . So they felt that the teacher knew them. Could you make friends as the teacher ?
How do you know and like your classmates? One is to find out more about them. During the you can talk to them. You may ask them their names and the names of the schools they went to last year. They want to know about you, too. You may tell them about your interests or your holiday experiences. It is often easy to be friends with people who have interests and play the same games. As you talk, the others may be thinking, “I like to do. It should be fun to be friends with you.” Remember! Just talking together in a friendly way is one good way to make friends.
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