What can a person do to get more things done when busy?
A.Try to work faster B.Plan and work smarter C.Get more workers
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Is early childhood education really necessary? Early childhood education mainly focuses on learning through playing to develop the child’s physical, sensory (感官的), communicational and social development. Early childhood education has become a concern of the government, who pushes poor children to be formally trained before they are old enough for kindergarten.
There are good reasons for the government to push early childhood education. Studies have shown that orphans (孤儿) who did not receive good care and education become developmentally delayed, causing failure in school, and even in life. Further studies show that poor children who take part in Head Start programs are more prepared for school, less likely to end up in Special Education classes, and are less likely to receive public help or go to prison.
There are also negative parts to putting a child in formal education programs too early. Time Magazine online explains that “the younger the child, the less his chances of catching up with first-grade work.” I have personally seen many children of my generation who went to Head Start programs become discouraged and bored with school before they finished high school. Yet parents have been sure that the earlier the child starts school, the better he or she is, so they push to start children earlier.
Actually while early formal education of poor children does show great gains in the early elementary years, studies also show that this head start is really a “false start”, as the gains are lost in middle and high school years. It seems that environment is a bigger factor (因素) on life’s success than early education. Head Start programs have not achieved its original goal in closing the achievement gap (差距) in poor and middle school children. Perhaps it is time to find other ways to close that gap.
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For many parents, making sure that their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful. This is especially true during high-pressure times such as exams 1. students study all night for the next day. 2.(unfortunate), it is often counterproductive (适得其反的) because with fewer hours to sleep, the brain doesn’t get enough time to keep 3.they’ve studied the night before.
Poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers, including the rise in blood pressure, and 4.(patient) behaviors. Without enough sleep, the brain can no longer work 5.(deal) with information properly and use information already 6.(learn).
So, how can parents help? If you think your child needs more sleep, try making gradual adjustments to their sleeping habits. So far, studies 7.(show) improvements in changing sleep patterns. And remember your children are going through 8. period of time in their lives when their brains and bodies are going through a lot of 9.(change). Not only is your job to help make a difference, but it’s also to ride the wave with them. It may not be easy, but they will thank you 10. your help eventually.
One businessman was in debt and couldn’t find a way out. Banks were _______ him. Suppliers were demanding for a payment. He was sitting in the park, totally _______ He was thinking what could save the company when an old man appeared.
After listening to him, the old man _______ to help. He asked the businessman's name, wrote a _______ and said, “Take this money. We will meet here _______ in one year, and you can return it to me then.” Afterwards, the old man _______and disappeared.
The businessman saw a cheque for $500,000, _______ by John Rockefeller one of the richest in the world at that time! “I could _______ all my problems immediately!” He thought. _______, the businessman decided to put the cheque in his safe (保险柜). Only one thought of its ________ gave him strength to save his business.
With the ________ of his optimism (乐观), he got out of debt and started to make money again during a couple of months.
One year later, he returned to the ________ with the same cheque. At the ________ time the old man appeared again. The businessman was about to return the cheque and share his story of ________ when a nurse ran up. “I hope he wasn’t ________ you. He always runs away from the hospital and tells he is John Rockefeller.” She explained.
The businessman was extremely ________ During the whole year he was busy with his business, for he was ________ that he had half a million dollars. And suddenly he felt __________that it wasn’t the money, real or ________, that turned his life up. It was his new ________ and belief that gave him strength to achieve what he had.
1.A.searching B.supporting C.pressing D.judging
2.A.defeated B.shocked C.determined D.encouraged
3.A.refused B.offered C.hesitated D.remembered
4.A.letter B.cheque C.sentence D.number
5.A.nearly B.frequently C.exactly D.generally
6.A.turned around B.sat down C.passed away D.held back
7.A.earned B.raised C.released D.signed
8.A.take control of B.lose sight of C.put an end to D.have a command of
9.A.Also B.Therefore C.Besides D.However
10.A.change B.existence C.amount D.burden
11.A.return B.loss C.shake D.discovery
12.A.company B.hospital C.bank D.park
13.A.proper B.agreed C.unexpected D.wrong
14.A.failure B.suffering C.success D.devotion
15.A.bothering B.begging C.comforting D.disappointing
16.A.satisfied B.confused C.concerned D.impressed
17.A.doubtful B.sensitive C.anxious D.sure
18.A.grateful B.painful C.regretful D.unfair
19.A.illegal B.secret C.imaginary D.artificial
20.A.glory B.relief C.solution D.confidence
Developing a hobby makes you an interesting person and gives you something fun and enjoyable to do in your free time. 1. So how can you find a suitable hobby for yourself? Find what interests you.
If you try to force yourself into a hobby that you hate, it’s not going to last! 2. For example, if you enjoy watching sports on television, you might have fun playing one. If you pick out something you like, you’re more likely to find a hobby that you still stick with (坚持)!
Determine the availability (有效性) of resources.
Make a list of what interests you, and determine what you can afford. While it may be easier to list the possible hobbies that you can develop, the real question is whether you will be able to afford it or not. 3.
Remove the unrealistic options (选择).
4. But you can’t choose it for some reason. For example, you may like oil painting a great deal, but you can’t paint, as others in the house may find the smell unpleasant.
Try out the hobby options .
Once you have removed the unrealistic hobbies, it will become easier for you to know your actual possibilities. 5. In fact, you also have the chance of trying out all the hobbies that remain on the list and know what keeps you the most interesting. Once you have tried out all the hobby options, pick up the one that you believe you will be able to enjoy for long.
A. Figure out what sports fit you.
B. However, you should not wait to get started.
C. Instead, try turning what you love into a new hobby.
D. Make sure only realistic and practical options remain on the list.
E. Consider the tools for your hobby and let go of the hobbies you can’t afford.
F. You may be interested in a particular hobby and want to pick it up immediately.
G. It also opens up new opportunities of meeting people who keep similar interests.
