How to say no respectfully

Like most people, your natural instinct is probably to help others when you can.

    1    Whether you're declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work,you can say no while still being respectful. Whatever the situation is, be clear, polite and firm when saying no.

Express your thanks.     2    If you have to turn someone down,express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like,“Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I'm sorry that I'm busy that evening.”

Think before you speak. If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn't even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answer—even if you already know what it is going to be.     3    

Give a clear answer. Saying no respectfully shows that you're honest and direct,     4    you can't help, say so. If someone is asking you on a date and you don't want to go, make that clear.

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You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you could say, "I'm not free for dinner, but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.”

A. Find a way to compromise.

B.Take a pause,and then kindly say no.

C. But sometimes,you just need to say no.

D. It's strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.

E. Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.

F. If you feel it necessary, you can also provide a reason for your answer.

G. Do not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request.

When it comes to time management, there are two main types of people: those who are habitually early and those who are despite their best intentions—always late. So how to be a punctual person?

Consider the consequences of being late.

Punctual people are aware of the consequences of being late. So, before you can transform into a punctual person,it helps to examine the effect of your tardiness.

    1    Getting this real social feedback from then can help shift your understanding of how your tardiness affects the people around you,and hopefully motivate you to make changes.

Track your habits.

Use a timer to record how long various tasks in your daily routine take to complete, from showering in the morning to driving to work to walking the dog.

Recording your habits in this way will allow you to see just how successful you are at being on time or how much of a challenge it actually is.     2    

Under-schedule yourself.

Punctual people aren't necessarily less busy than people hardwired to show up late.     3    If you're constantly late, you may be overextending yourself or overestimating your capabilities.

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Often people are late because their previous engagement ran too long. When you begin a new task, whatever it is,set a clear stop time. This will help you stick to your commitments and ensure you don't lose track of time.

Set reminders and alarms.

Gradually shape your world to make time more of a front-and-center concept in your life. One way of doing that? Create reminders for yourself.

Experts recommend that sticky notes and calendar notifications can all help you stay on track and on time.     5    

A. They also suggested setting your clocks five minutes early to trick yourself into being timely.

B. This will give you a better idea of how you can adjust your schedule to your routine.

C. Another approach is to ask others how they feel about your constant lateness.

D. Set time barriers for tasks.

E. Before you go to sleep, organize your work materials, lay out an outfit and pack your lunch.

F. They're just more realistic about what they can accomplish.

G. Get organized and plan ahead.

Whether you're having trouble because your subject is difficult, time consuming or--let's be honest--boring.     1    Keep reading for 5 ways you can study smarter.

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Rather than living in a cave with your nose in the books all day,grab a friend from your class and study with them. Group studying helps you to engage and process the information more deeply.

Step into your teacher's shoes.

Ask yourself“If 1 am the teacher,what would I put on the test?” You have probably experienced a few of your teacher's tests and quizzes by now. Learn from them for the next test.The structure is usually the same,and teachers have specific types of information that they want you to learn. Remember,teachers don't expect you to memorize every single detail,just the one they feel is important.     3    

Paint bigger pictures.

Find ways to connect what you are learning to real life or to other related concepts. It's harder to remember each piece of a puzzle individually than it is to recall the completed picture. Find ways to relate pieces of information to each other and cluster them.

Feed your brain.

A hungry brain is an ineffective one.     4    Because of this, what you eat and drink also play a huge role in how sharp your brain is. Healthy foods provide nutrients to your brain cells to keep them energized.

Take breaks.

    5    It needs exercise to make it stronger,but it can also tire if you overwork it. Imagine that each minute of studying is a push-up and you have to complete 100. If you try to do them all at once,you'll tire to the point where you can't continue.

A. Make up your mind.

B.Your brain is like a muscle.

C. Study with a partner or in groups.

D. It's your job to figure out what that is.

E. So don't expect to do your teacher's job.

F. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to keep it going.

G.We have some tips here that can help you improve your studying habits.

We face problems in our everyday life.     1    Don't worry. As long as you are breathing,you can solve problems.

Be aware of problem.

First of all,it is important to know and understand the problem clearly.     2    Following questions like why, what, how, when, where and who will take you to the root cause of the problem.

Analyze the problem.

Analyzing the problem will give you time to think of a proper solution.     3    They can be diagrams,flowcharts or lists,etc.

Plan a strategy.

Planning a strategy will help you waste less energy and time in attempting all the solutions. This step includes knowing the pros and cons of applying a solution. In this way, you can abandon the strategy that you don't find worthy to apply.

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Leave out the information that is not required for the solving of the problem. You need to be accurate with the details. Keeping the unrelated information can sometimes complicate the simple problem as we tend to overlook the important information.

Carry out the solution.

Putting the solution into effect in a correct way to get the result expected is important while solving a problem. You need to be creative while actualizing a solution just in case some other problem arises while applying the solution.     5    

A. Delete irrelevant information.

B. You can use various tools to study the problem.

C. Use yes or no questions to get better information.

D. Knowing the problem means solving half the problem itself.

E. They can be social problems,relationship problems,or problems at work.

F. Spend 10% of the time analyzing the problem and 90% on the solution,not the opposite.

G. Being ready with alternatives is also important in case a solution works only half way.

To be confident

Confidence of success is almost success. Here's how to believe in yourself.

Remember that everyone struggles with confidence. Some people are good at hiding it, but nearly every person has struggled with his or her self-confidence at one point.     1    

Accept compliment politely. When someone compliments you, make eye contact, smile, and say “thank you". It shows that you're polite and have a secure sense of self-worth. If you're still uncomfortable taking compliments,try giving one back after you've accepted one.     2    

    3    That's a simple and an effective psychological technique to become confident. When you are talking louder you are sending the signal that you are confident,and as you make it as a habit you will feel more confident. But don't be dominating .

Look the part. Or, as the saying goes, "Fake it till you make it.”    4    Devote a little time each day to make sure you're presenting yourself well. Keep your shoulders back, walk with purpose instead of dragging your feet,and sit up straight. Smile and make eye contact. It 's a small change,but it can work wonders on what other people think of you.

Develop your interests. If there's a sport or hobby you've always wanted to be good at, now is the time!Improving your skills will show that you are talented, and make you confident. Learn a musical instrument or a foreign language; take up an art form like painting-whatever it is that catches your interest.     5    Remember that learning is a process,and you're in it for the small victories and the relaxing time,not to be the best ever.

A. Make a list.

B. You're not alone!

C.Talk a little louder.

D. Stop comparing yourself with everyone else.

E. Don't get discouraged if you're not immediately awesome.

F.This can help you feel like the score is“even”and you haven't been too proud.

G.If you know that you look like a confident person, eventually you'll start to feel it, too.

Sleep is the most pleasurable thing in the world. Especially in the winters, the cold does not let you wake up early.     1    But coffee is not a healthy way to wake up in the morning.

There are other healthy ways to wake you up other than nicotine or caffeine. Now we shall discuss on healthy ways to wake you up.     2    

A glass of water. This sounds a little unbelieving, but using water as healthy way to wake yourself up is quite good.     3    The water also helps to clear your digestion.Therefore, drink water as a healthy way to wake yourself up in the morning.

    4    To feel energetic and fresh all day, you should warm yourself with doing some exercise. Exercising helps to warm your body and boost your body metabolism and working. You can do some exercise like walking, running and yoga to feel fresh.

Listen to good music. Nothing is as comfort to our mind as music.     5    In the morning, use a good song or music piece to wake yourself up. Put an alarm tone with your favorite soft music. This will not bother or annoy you. Also, it will help in making you feel good after listening to your favorite song first in the morning.

A. Warm yourself up.

B Keeping warm can benefit you a lot.

C.Music helps to refresh the body and mind.

D. But drinking too much water may do harm to your health.

E. Generally,caffeine is used as one method to wake up from sleep.

F.The water helps to regenerate your senses, making you feel fresh.

G. Following these methods will help you to wake up yourself and not feel dull all day.

High school can be a quite stressful time for any student. There are numerous stresses to deal with and the pressure can be more intense as you enter your senior year.     1    The answer is as follows.

    2    Adjust your approach to your specific situation. For instance, if you're active in your community and your school and have a large family, you may feel depressed by having all these people involved in your life on a daily basis.     3    You just may need a moment to be alone and collect your thoughts before moving on to the challenges that face you.

    4    If your stress persists and you can't figure out a way to handle it, you may want to try speaking to your school counselor. If you don't feel comfortable speaking to your counselor, try getting some other types of counseling.

Realize your limits,and plan around them.Don't take on more than you can handle. If you take on too many things, you won't be able to perform at your best in anything.     5    You will definitely feel more at ease!

A. Seek professional counseling.

B. Why does the stress come into being?

C. When you feel relieved,you can have a happier life.

D. Try thinking of alternative ways to deal with stress.

E. But how on earth can you reduce some of the stress?

F. Taking some time out to be alone may be the best way to handle such stress.

G. Evaluate what tasks and activities are most important and leave others behind.

There is an old Spanish saying which states,“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.”How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?     1    We have to go for them now!

Tomorrow is not promised.

Nobody likes to talk about death, but everybody is going to die at one point. None of us know the day or the hour.     2    Don't go to your tomb with unrealized dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream,big or small right now.

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One of the biggest dream killers is fear. Many people could have achieved amazing things if only they weren't afraid.Just think about all the things you've wanted to do, but allowed fear to convince you that you weren't talented,or good enough. Fear is not real. It is a product of the thoughts you create.

Take action to realize your dream.

You can dream about writing a great play, but it's never going to happen unless you actually put pen to paper.You can dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure.     4    

Possibilities are waiting on you.

There are so many amazing opportunities and people waiting on you. How do you get to them? Simple! Follow your dream.     5    You'll never see those doors if you sit around waiting on a dream to happen,instead of actually working to make it happen.

A. Don't let fear win.

B.Therefore,today is all we have.

C. You'll be much happier if you go for it.

D. Our dreams should not,and cannot wait.

E. In other words,dreams don't work unless you do.

F.You were born into the world with a unique gift, which nobody can copy.

G. Doors that you couldn't imagine open up when you go after what you want.

What's at the top of your list of new year resolutions for 2017? Do more exercise? Eat better? Spend more time with your children? Find a fulfilling career? How about ticking all your boxes and simply be happy?

    1    Happiness is often an indirect consequence of our actions and the way we think.

However, the good news is that making even the smallest adjustments can help us attain that kind of state we all want to achieve. Rachel Kelly, author of Walking on Sunshine , offers some simple changes we can all make to our lives to improve our state of mind.

Be mindful

    2    It can be any routine activity you perform during the rush of the day, like hand

washing. Slow down and give the task your full attention. You'll soon start appreciating these small moments of stillness.

Follow the 60% rule

Perfectionism is an illusion.The pursuit of it is unrealistic and can have damaging consequences.     3    If a friendship, relationship, or work project is 60% right, then you're doing well.

Breathe

When things get too much, try the one-finger-on-the-nose breathing trick.     4    Then just breathe through the other nostril(鼻孔). By halving the rate at which you breathe, you lower your blood pressure and trigger the body's relaxation response.

Exercise

Breaking a sweat, ideally first thing in the morning releases a chemical in the brain which in large amounts can make you feel relaxed and energetic and sets you up for the day.     5    

A. So readjust your thinking.

B. So,if you can,start your day right.

C.Build a“mindful”activity into your day.

D. Sadly, you can't simply“become" happy.

E. Press a finger against one side of your nose.

F.With so many external pressures can any of us be truly happy?

G. It's all about creating the right conditions for your body to feel relaxed.

How can I fight laziness?

Lazy people will never amount to anything in life.However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

    1    Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more active approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.     2    

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment,but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness.     3    Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy,such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.     4    Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

    5    Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

A.To fight family laziness, set an example.

B.Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

E.With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.

F. Create a reward system for yourself,just as parents do for a child.

G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures.     1    A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.

    2    One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture.Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurate glimpse into the food, music language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. For example, when a teacher wishes to expose her students to a different culture, she will often read them stories based on a culture's folktale.

    3    A variety of language-learning books, software,and audio programs are available at the public library or bookstores.     4    Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language allows her to gain firsthand knowledge of a particular culture as she struggles to learn the language.

    5    Whether a person wants to learn more about regions in Japan,the Middle East, Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural group's way of life.

A. Some students want to learn more about a different culture.

B.Another way to learn about different cultures is to try learn a foreign language.

C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.

D. Learn about different cultures by tasting food from a specific cultural group.

E. Gaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both you and other people.

F.A person can choose a language to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language.

G. It 's important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a well-rounded person.

Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.

They take breaks.     1    Studies show that prolonged tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused overtime. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.

    2    Settle down, super men and women. While it's fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask,it's in your best interest(and your employer's) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines,our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better.     3    In fact, the more we multi-task, the less efficient and productive we become in all the tasks we are trying to accomplish.

They have a full night's sleep. In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business.     4    Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.

    5    You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress and increase your brain's productivity. Even 30-minutebursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.

A.They value fitness.

B.Pressing pause is important.

C. They prefer to do more every day.

D. However,research shows the opposite.

E. They don't try to do everything at once.

F. Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.

G. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.

Most young learners are very clever and understanding kids. They're full of energy, so most activities you propose are met with loads of enthusiasm. However, things are not as simple with all teens.     1    

    2    Little kids like to compete. Whether they play sports or games,they always try to beat each other. Give them 60 seconds to write down as many words as they can related to a topic, like“clothes”or “foods”. Tell them that whoever finishes a written exercise first or has the most correct answers can get to choose a video to watch or a song to listen to in class.

Cater to their skills and explore their talents.

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Take your time to get to know them and discover what these talents are. Do you have a student who plays the guitar? Ask him or her to bring it to class and play a song while the class sings the lyrics in English.

Use pen pals to motivate writing.

If your students are not encouraged about writing assignments，give them pen pals to write to.Writing to pen pals is a great introduction to what they may have to master later in life.

Make reading age appropriate.

Get students excited about a reading assignment.     4    

Play songs to improve listening comprehension.

If you play any of the audio that typically comes with course materials, your teens will most likely tune out and not hear a word.     5    

A.Give them a little friendly competition.

B.Most teens are talented at one thing or another.

C. Use as many references to pop culture as you can.

D. Here are some ways to increase your teens' motivation.

E.The best way to motivate them to listen is by playing songs.

F. Make sure you choose materials that will arouse their interest.

G. Games motivate any learner whether they are 5 or 50 years old.

Great thinkers like Martin Luther King Jr. have had something to say about the importance of helping others. Helping others makes you comfortable because it's nice for other persons and for you.

Lighten someone's load.

Send your child out to meet the mail carrier on the sidewalk before he or she has to climb your steps or walk up the driveway.     1    Let someone with fewer goods go ahead of you in line at the supermarket.

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If the guy who drives your car has been gone for a few days,ask him how he's feeling when he returns. If a friend is sad,give him a hug. Teach your kids to notice what's going on in the lives of their friends and inspire them to become keen helpers.

Do something that's above and beyond the call of duty.

    3    If they haven't,you and your child can offer to hang up more signs and keep an eye out for their friend.

Give thanks.

Praise a stranger on her great sweater,say “good morning" to a neighbor,and thank the pizza delivery guy.     4    

Be a good neighbor.

There's probably a group that needs help or a problem needs to be solved in your own neighborhood.     5    Look at it as an opportunity to get involved. Inspire your kids to find ways to make their corner of the world a brighter place.

A.Cheer up a stranger(or a friend).

B. Using gestures to show others you care about them.

C. Offer a fellow grocery shopper help to the car with her bags.

D. So the next time you see something out of place, don't complain.

E. If your friends have got into trouble,try your best to help him out whatever the cost is.

F. If your neighbors have lost a pet,call and ask whether they've found their furry friend.

G. Sometimes a simple acknowledgment or expression of appreciation is all someone needs to get through the day.

In an online class, developing healthy patterns of communication with professors is very important.     1    While I have only listed two of each,there are obviously many other situations that can arise. Students should be able to extend the logic of each to their particular circumstance.

Do's

   2    Questions about subject content are generally welcomed. Before asking questions about the course design, read the syllabus and learning management system information to be sure the answer isn't hiding in plain sight.

Participate in discussion forums, blogs and other open-ended forums for dialogue.    3    Be sure to stay on topic and not offer irrelevant information. Make a point, and make it safe for others to do the same.

Don'ts

Don't share personal information or stories. Professors are not trained nurses, financial aid experts or your best friends. If you are in need of a deadline extension, simply explain the situation to the professor.    4    

Don't openly express annoyance at a professor or class.    5    When a student attacks a professor on the social media,the language used actually says more about the student. If there is truly a concern about a professor's professionalism or ability,be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly offer your comments.

A.That's what they are for.

B. Turn to an online instructor for help.

C. If more information is needed, they will ask.

D.Remember that online professors get a lot of emails.

E. Below are some common do's and don'ts for online learners.

F. Everyone has taken a not-so-great class at one time or another.

G.Ask questions, but make sure they are good,thoughtful questions.

How to protect your ears

You and your friends are leaving a concert on a Friday night. When you get outside, your ears are ringing. You have to shout to be heard.     1    So no harm done. .. right?

Not quite. Temporary buzzing may be easy to ignore, but repeated exposure to loud noise will eventually cause serious—and irreversible一hearing loss. A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston shows that one in five people between the ages of 12 and 19 are experiencing slight hearing loss, and one in 20 have mild hearing loss.     2    

But the good news is that there are plenty of ways you can use to protect your ears from further damage-and still listen to the music you love:

Ask around. Put your earbuds in or your headphones on,and then ask a friend next to you whether or not he or she can hear what you're listening to.     3    Turn it down.

Buy noise-canceling headphones. A pair of earbuds or headphones that fits comfortably will limit outside noise so that you can hear your music better at lower volumes.

Take breaks.     4    So when listening to music, take your headphones off for 15 or 20minutes and let your ears enjoy the quiet.

    5    You can buy a cheap pair at any drugstore as an easy way to lower volume at concerts—or while playing or practicing your own music--without changing the quality of the sound.

A.Use earplugs.

B.Keep the volume below 70 percent.

C.If the answer is yes,your music is too loud.

D. But by morning, your hearing is totally back to normal.

E.Like every other part of your body,your ears need rest.

F.Unfortunately, there's no way to get back hearing you've already lost.

G.The exposure to noise is louder and longer than in any previous generation.

As a senior year student, you may have so many pressures coming from so many directions that you can't figure out what to do first.

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When you have many things to do and a lot of demands on your time, you can lose sight of what's important.One of the best ways to see the big picture-what you want out of life一is to lay out your goals.

Pressure points and how to deal with them.

Confused or overwhelmed--    2    Discuss your concerns with a friend, parent or teacher.They may help you find solutions to your problems and worries.

Being too hard on yourself—ease up, take a break and do something you enjoy. Daydream,read a book, go out with friends-anything that helps you relax.

Problems,problems,problems-recognize your limits. It's too stressful to try to deal with all your problems at once.     3    

Goal-setting tips.

It's important to remember that goals belong to younot to your parents, your teachers,oryour friends.After you've set your goals,identify the skills you have to achieve those goals.     4    Try the library, your guidance adviser and teachers, and other people who could help you.

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If your goal is something you no longer want,change it. Identify the barriers to getting your goals. Consider ways to overcome them. Don't get depressed by a big, long-term goal—see what steps you can take to achieve it and set those steps down as short-term,“do-able"goals.

A.Too much to do.

B. Balancing goals in life.

C. Goals exist to serve you.

D. talk to someone you trust.

E. If you're not sure what skills you'll need,do some research.

F.As long as you know what skill is important and what isn't.

G. Choose what's most urgent and set aside the rest until later.

Most people have practiced some form of hobby at a point in their lives, whether it is some form of doing sports, playing a musical instrument, creating art, cooking or something else. There are many different reasons and skills for taking up a hobby.

Realize you have more time than you think.

This is probably the one thing that keeps most people back from practicing a hobby.     1    But we waste so much time on social media,television commercials and worrying about life which we could have used to practice a hobby. Schedule some time for a hobby into your day.Plan ahead and just do it.

Involve other people.

Why? Well, have you ever noticed that you stick to something longer when you feel that you cannot let another person down? So, get-someone to jog with you, or make music with you, or share recipes with you. Plus,you will inspire them to keep on practicing their hobby.     2    

Put your money where your mouth is.

    3    So give out a bit of your budget to your hobby of choice so that you cannot blame a lack of "materials" for not doing anything.

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For me,this has been the most important step in going out and doing a hobby. If you jog，decide which races you want to do this year. If you practice music,organize a concert.

Find the pleasure in what you do.

As with most things, starting of getting something ready to start can be difficult. But don't give up.     5    

A. It is a total win-win.

B. Work towards something.

C. Think of a hobby that might interest you.

D. Others' help will definitely do you good.

E.You think that you don't have enough time to even start.

F.The fact is that people spend money where their heart is.

G.Once you have started you will find the beauty and relaxation in it.

If there is one best free exercise that you can do with loads of health benefits, it is running.Running is the most common form of exercise that everyone does,as it is not difficult to do and most important of all it makes all part of the body active. If you don't know where and how to start learning to run, there are many things that you can do in order to bring yourself to get started.

    1    This will help motivate you further because it gives you good reasons why you should pursue exercising through running activities. For beginners they know that running is a good form of exercise but do not truly understand why it is so.     2    

Prevent diseases.

Running increases the body's circulation which is good in preventing certain diseases like stroke and heart problems.     3    Running also helps to reduce the risks of breast cancer,stroke,diabetes, and high blood pressure.

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Because running helps the body to burn out calories faster,it helps the body to lose weight faster naturally. It prevents the formation of fats in the body because they are being converted(转变)as energy source during exercise.

Relieve stress and gain self-confidence.

Because running strengthens the body and makes an individual feel young,it is a good way of building up your self-confidence.     5    While doing your exercise routine, it also gives you the opportunity to meet people with the same fitness goals as yours.

A. Losing weight.

B. Save energy.

C.Here are the health benefits from running.

D. There are some basic steps you should take while running.

E. It makes you feel stronger, lively and refreshed which is a perfect exercise to relieve stress.

F. Before you start learning how to run, it is important to understand how running can benefit the body.

G.The process allows the arteries in the body to keep its elasticity and it also strengthens the heart.

Little habits make a big difference

Everything around us is changing at amazing speed, it seems—but some things will always remain the same.     1    Some of our daily habits have the power to give us happiness and lead toward success. Here are some little habits that can make a big difference.

    2    Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation(预料)of problems, and more time to the things that make you happy.

Happiness comes to those who are curious.     3    

As long as you live, there will always be something to learn,and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you won't miss out on learning.

Believe in yourself and all that you are.     4    Confidence is the key to success—the thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present,and prepare for the future without fear.

A day well spent gets you a good night sleep. Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier,and it's more than lifting up your mood or removing exhaustion(疲惫).Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness.     5    

It doesn't take a huge effort to make a significant change in your life—-using one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and you'll soon be experiencing the rewards.

A. That's why habits are so powerful.

B. The ground work of all happiness is good health.

C.Early to rise makes you healthy,wealthy,and wise.

D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness.

E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself.

F. When you rest better,you can live better and achieve more happiness.

G.There is no stage in life when we can't be learning something valuable.

How to make sure you enjoy your trip

A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.

Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.     1    A check list is helpful,making sure you've got all your needs.

Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need.     2    

Be safe.To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving,snowboarding,scuba diving. . . it is always recommended to be safe.     3    Don't be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions.

    4    You may see delays,a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes—this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective.Once you expect to experience new things, you'll be a happy traveler and free from stress.

Save the memory.     5    This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the

moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness. You get something to review the good times.

A. Travel with an open mind.

B. Get prepared for everything new.

C.This is all we expect from a trip.

D. Seize the moment by taking pictures.

E. It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.

F. It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.

G.Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip.

If you want to save money on groceries, the following ways will help you cut $ 100 out of your monthly grocery bill without too much effort.

    1    Convenience lets you save time for other things you need to get done. Pre-made items may save your time, but they cost a pretty penny. These items come in the form of packaged dinners or pre-cut produce. Instead of that plate of cut pineapple, buy the whole fruit or vegetable for a part of the cost.

Know what to buy in bulk.Shopping at warehouse stores can be a great way to save money, but not every item is worth buying in bulk.     2    

Skip the meat. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average cost of beef is $4.13per pound this March.     3    If you skip the beef twice a week, you can instantly cut $ 30 to$40, if not more, off your grocery bill each month.

Know what to buy in season. Fruits and vegetables are a great addition to your daily diet, but they can add a significant amount to your grocery bill, especially when you buy items out of season.     4    If your favorite items are getting ready to go out of season, consider buying a little extra and freezing them.

    5    However, there are ways to stretch your dollar further without hurting your habits.

A.Store pre-made items.

B. Skip the prepared items.

C.Shopping for groceries can be an expensive attempt.

D. Beef has seen a significant increase in price over the past few years.

E.The cost can add up quickly if you're eating beef three or four times per week.

F.As produce items go out of season, they become more expensive as the supply decreases.

G. Certain items make sense to buy in large quantities as they typically have a longer shelf life.

For basic communication, knowing vocabulary is even more important than knowing grammar.     1    The following ways may help improve your English vocabulary.

Keep a vocabulary notebook all the time.

Keep a record of the vocabulary you are learning, and use this record in an active way.     2    Then look up the meaning of the word,and write it in both your native language and in English.

Next,write the sentence from the dictionary with the word. Then, write your own sentence with the word.     3    

At the end of the week,review your new words,and try to write a paragraph or even a story,using as many of the words as possible.

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Speaking English really helps you learn new vocabulary, because you are very likely to hear words that you do not know. If you are living in an English-speaking country,of course you will

have many opportunities to practice English. Don't be shy. Speak English wherever you go. But even if you are not living in an English-speaking country, there are plenty of opportunities to speak it.

Read , read, and read some more.

Reading is the perfect way to improve your English vocabulary. The trick is to read things that interest you and that you love, so you are not forcing yourself to do something unpleasant. Do you like sports? Read the sports section of the newspaper, or sports websites.     5    There are many fashion and shopping blogs that you can read. No matter what your interest is,you will find books,magazines,and websites in English that talk about it.

A.Learn to play word games.

B. Speak English as much as you can.

C. Do you like fashion and shopping?

D. It is best to write a sentence that is true and has personal meaning for you.

E.First,when you read or hear a word you want to remember, write it down.

F. It 's a good idea to use the word that you have just learned to express your ideas.

G. The more words you know, the easier it is to express your thoughts, feelings and ideas.

Many people admit that they aren't prepared financially for life's unexpected challenges and emergencies. If your New Year's decision is to become more financially prepared for a"“rainy day", following are tips to help you save.

Start saving now.

Set specific savings goals and break them down to a set dollar amount to save each paycheck.     1    Save at least a small portion of each paycheck and remain committed to saving,and then look for ways each month to increase the amount.

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One of the simplest ways to find money to put toward your rainy day fund is to keep a close eye on where your money is being spent. For two or three months, try keeping track of every expense,including small ones. Once you have a better idea of where your money is going, make a budget that includes a spending and savings plan.     3    

Make saving automatic.

    4    If your goal is to save $ 5,000 this year,calculate the amount you'll need to save from each paycheck, then arrange to have it automatically saved into your savings account each time you get paid. Visit your bank branch and ask a banker if you can set up automatic transfers into your savings account.

Go on a spending diet.

Avoid spending any money on non-essentials for 30 days and challenge yourself to save as much as you can to put toward your rainy day fund.     5    Then make a list and determine not to spend on these items for one month.

A.Track your spending.

B Put your savings to work.

C. Do remember:Action always speaks louder than words.

D. The important thing is to start saving now,no matter how little.

E.Treat your“rainy day”account like you'd treat any other financial duty.

F.Review your budget at the end of every month and determine if your spending was in line with your plan.

G.Review your budget and identify extra or non-essential expenses,such as eating out, shopping,entertainment, etc.

The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot.     1    

The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India.     2    

When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.     3    Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't distinguish from the European culture a lot.

    4    Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race difference counts as well. But what's more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference from the other.

The differences are everywhere.     5    But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural gap should not be the obstacle to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.

A.Let us work together to keep a variety of culture.

B.One important thing is to learn about other cultures.

C.And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture.

D.At the same time,some other differences add to the cultural differences.

E.This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.

F.They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.

G. They are obvious and affect people's ways of thinking and their views of the world.

So, you just finished what you thought was a great project at work, and now your boss is listing all the things you need to improve on.     1    After all, positive criticism is a key part of any job. Through this article, learn how to accept criticism and do your jobs well.

Accept that you are not perfect.

If you begin each task thinking that nothing will go wrong, you're fooling yourself.     2    The important thing is to learn from them.

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After you've finished,and before you submit it to your boss, be sure you've gone over everything carefully. This can help you to avoid silly mistakes and ensure that your boss won't have to bother you about minor problems.

Listen carefully.

    4    Take notes and remind yourself how to fix the problem. This step is the most difficult, as it can mean that one must put one's pride away and admit one's responsibility in one's work-related errors.

Agree with part of the criticism.

When faced with criticism, most people focus on the part of the negative feedback that may not be true and ignore the rest. This doesn't solve any problems, and you don 't learn anything. When you agree with one part of the criticism, you become open to learning.     5    Even agreeing with one small aspect of the criticism will create an atmosphere of teamwork. The focus then can become how you'll work together to solve a problem, which will lessen your feeling of being attacked.

A. Don't get discouraged.

B. Don't take it seriously.

C. You will make mistakes.

D. Double check your work.

E. You don't have to agree with everything.

F. In fact you need time and courage to process the information.

G. Never ignore critical comments,or you will repeat the same mistakes.