What if someone says something against your ideas? If you can't deal with it reasonably, then an argument might occur. However, it can’t help solve the problem. 1.To avoid an unnecessary argument, some practices and skills might help.
Listen with everything you have.
2. Let him finish, and while he is speaking, make eye contact and let him know you hear him. It's amazing that even after a long and drawn out argument neither person feels really heard, so listen attentively. If the delivery bothered you, you can choose to address that later if you'd like.
Don't take it personally.
Listen from a place of selfless compassion (同情) and don’t take it personally. 3.Try to distinguish his message or what he is feeling rather than giving your attention to the reactions and feelings that arise within you as he speaks.
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When the other person finishes, you don’t need to respond right away. Take the time to think of what you would like to say. It's okay to be silent and thoughtful for a moment. Clear out all those reactions that are based on your own feelings before you speak.
Address the message communicated to you.
Take the time to address what was said rather than addressing your own feelings about it. Not doing so is how arguments go out of control. Instead respond only to the message that was communicated. 5.
A.Take a moment before you respond.
B.Put yourself in the other person’s shoes.
C.It can even hurt both feelings sometimes.
D.It can do both good and harm to each other.
E.Don’t interrupt, even if the other person is going on and on.
F.In this way, the other person will know he was heard and understood.
G.The listeners will understand you and follow your advice happily.
A survey in the Philippines has shown the country uses a “shocking” amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets (小袋) a year, a new report said Friday. The report, produced by the non-governmental organization GAIA, is part of an effort to collect data on plastic consumption as environmentalists push for government action to reduce plastic waste.
It contains shocking figures: every day, almost 48 million shopping bags are used throughout the Philippines, adding up to more than 17 billion a year. And that figure does not include the smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags known as “labo” bags—around 16.5 billion of those are used per year across the country, the report says. The figures are based on 21 waste assessments conducted in 13 cities across the Philippines, with the national figures produced by extrapolating(推断) from local results.
More than half of non-recyclable plastic analyzed in the survey came from sachets—small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make them non-recyclable. Small portions of products ranging from coffee to shampoo are often sold in sachets in the Philippines, and are seen as an affordable solution for consumers.
But Grate said the popularity appeared to be more a result of what is available, with wealthier consumers simply buying multiple sachets. “If you go to the supermarkets, it’ s rare for you to be able to buy coffee in bigger containers; it’s all in sachets,” he said.
The survey is the first time an organization has tried to quantify(确定数量) sachet use, and the NGO hopes to pressure both the government and industry to take action on controlling single-use plastic. The report found that where local-level plastic bag bans have been put in place and strictly enforced, usage has dropped dramatically.
It urged the government to “institute a comprehensive national plastic bag ban that promotes reusable bags”. And it wants regulations on other single-use plastic products and rules requiring companies to redesign products and packaging to minimize plastic waste.
1.What’ s the purpose of GAIA in carrying out the survey?
A. To show how shocking the amount of plastic waste can be.
B. To get people and the government know better about its final goal.
C. To collect accurate numbers of plastic bags used in the whole country.
D. To help make the government take measures to reduce plastic waste.
2.Why can’t many sachets be recycled?
A. They are not made of only plastic.
B. They won’ t last long after being buried.
C. They cost less to be made than recycled.
D. They can naturally change to a simpler chemical form.
3. Which is a reason for the popularity of sachets in the Philippines?
A. They can’ t be easily afforded. B. Big containers are rarely available.
C. Shopping bags are often transparent. D. They are more environmentally friendly.
4.How can companies help reduce plastic waste according to GAIA?
A. By producing fewer products.
B. By inventing new recycling machines.
C. By donating money to recycling companies.
D. By using as little plastic as possible on their products.
Sweat rolled off my forehead as my younger brother and I sat under the tree.
“Hi, Jason,” said my brother, Chad. “Do you hear the train?” I listened, but I heard only thunder in the distance. It was still miles away, but I heard it. It grew stronger and louder as it gained speed and got closer. How could that be? I wondered.
We were about to grab our bikes to see what it actually was when we stopped. What looked like a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead. When I looked at it closer, I realized it wasn’t birds. It was a tornado (龙卷风). The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as the air turned green and heavy. The sun disappeared. The wind strengthened and roared. I grabbed Chad’s arm and pulled him toward the house.
I tried to open the door, but it was as if an invisible force pushed against me. The door refused to open. When we finally managed to get inside, we found it was as dark as night. Our family had practiced a tornado safety plan many times. But I had never imagined that it would be just Chad and me at home the first time we needed to use it.
“Inside the closet!” I yelled. It was small and crowded, but we got in it anyway. Chad began to cry. “It’s going to be all right.” I told him. But I was worried about Mom. I hope she’d found a safe place to wait out the storm.
The storm continued. I heard a thud on the roof. I felt the whole house shaking. Then it was quiet. I opened the door and we inched our way out of the closet. Rain had got in through the open window and wet the carpets. A kitchen window had shattered, its screen blown away. I looked at the backyard. The tree was uprooted, and broken branches lay on the ground.
“Jason, I can’t get service,” Chad said as he held the phone in his hand. We had no electricity, either. I glanced at the wall clock. Had it been only 20 minutes since we’d first heard the thunder?
Then I heard footsteps toward the house. Mom had made it home safely. “Boys!” she yelled. “Are you all right?”
We ran out and hugged her. The sun came out, and this time it shone bright and clear.
1.When the tornado struck, ________.
A.the boys felt terrified and asked for help
B.a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead
C.the boys protected themselves in a safe place
D.the sound of the train grew stronger and louder
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Mom had trouble in finding the boys.
B.Jason knew how to deal with a tornado.
C.The tornado lasted for over half an hour.
D.Their house was flooded by the heavy rain.
3.Which of the following words can best describe Jason?
A.Calm and thoughtful. B.Cautious and curious.
C.Dependent and sensitive. D.Creative and active.
While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary (or cold) while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with like-minded people.
The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable (定制的) add-ons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.
The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta(赛船会)! Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 15th with camp check-in. Training begins on Monday April 16th and ends on Saturday April 21st.
GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP
Dates: Monday April 16th to Saturday April 21st, 2018
Price: $395 USD, $370 before January 19th, 2018
Features include:
·Daily schedule
·Twice daily dragon boat training sessions
·Daily video analysis
·Individual help (twice weekly)
·Additional daily group sessions
·Camp-sponsored socials
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE
The options outlined below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as an add-on. Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registration system.
Option 1: High Performance Program, Cost: $75 USD
If you want to learn how to move your boat faster, the High Performance Program is for you! This option consists of three progressive one-hour sessions completely focused on racing techniques, strategies, and drills, with the goal of increasing your overall speed.
Option 2 : Coaching Community Dragon Boat (Level 1), Cost: $175 USD
This course is intended for anyone interested in entry-level coaching. Expect the material included in the course to cover safety, ethics (道德) in coaching, coach-athlete communication, basic dragon boat techniques, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race and practice planning, plus more.
1.According to the passage, _______in this camp.
A.you will enjoy a BBQ at the opening
B.you need to be over 18
C.you should have some dragon boat skills
D.you can have fun on land
2.How much does the camp with Option 1 cost if you pay at the end of 2017?
A.$ 370 B.$ 395
C.$ 445 D.$ 470
3.We can learn from the passage that ______.
A.Option 1 includes a three-hour session
B.add-ons can be bought during registration
C.Option 2 is for those fond of advanced coaching
D.video analysis is covered in the coaching course
现在许多人都在努力学习英语。请你根据以下提示写一篇题为“Why Should We Learn English?”的短文，论述学习英语的重要性，词数100左右。
提示如下：
1. 英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言，大多数商业信件、书籍、杂志都是用英语书写。
2. 学好英语可使我们更好地向外国学习先进经验。
3. 借助英语可以更快、更好地学习现代科学和技术。
4. 学好英语能使我们更好地为祖国服务。
5. 学习英语有时也是一大趣事。
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I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant on last Sunday waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. I suddenly found that Lin Ling, one of my classmate, worked as a waitress there. Honest speaking, it was great surprise for me to find her working there. As far as I know, she’s from a richer family. What made her work there? I walked up to her but asked her the reason. When asking, she said, “I just want to earn some pocket money so that we can help some children in poor areas go back to school.” How a good girl! I should learn from her.
