If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.1. So challenge the following limits:
1. Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.
If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 2. But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eye and say, “Go on. I'm not scared!”
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Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
3. Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
4. A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.
4. Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers----try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 5.
A. You should do it continuously.
B. Someone may hang up on you.
C. You don't need to go to the gym.
D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.
E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.
F. Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop.
G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.
Listening to audio books(有声读物) is a really terrific way to enjoy all kinds of books during those times of the day when stopping to sit down and read a book is not an option. An audio book gives the listener hours and hours of entertainment or instruction, or sometimes both at the same time. They are great for people of all ages and make a long road trip a more interesting experience, instead of being boring and dull.
The biggest benefit of an audio book is that it can be listened to anyplace and anytime. It is a favorite companion for people while they are traveling, commuting, exercising, shopping, working in the garden, or even dusting and vacuuming the house. Using headphones with your favorite audio book player allows you to listen to and absorb the information no matter what might be going on around you.
Even when you are in a situation that is quiet and are able to enjoy a good audio book, there are still advantages of using your headphones. You can often improve your retention(记忆力) and comprehension of the material when you use headphones because they help reduce distractions from other noises and help you focus better.
There are a number of different audio books these days that people can choose from. There are audio books on CDs, on audio cassettes(盒式磁带) and also as MP3s and any standard CD player, cassette recorder, or MP3 player that you might use to listen to music can function as an audio book player as well.
No matter which kind of audio book you prefer to listen to, there is an ever-increasing variety of works that you can select from these days. Virtually any subject matter that is contained in printed books will have at least some audio version available as well. However, books on audio cassettes are starting to become rarer.
1.What's the biggest advantage of listening to audio books?
A. It's convenient.
B. It makes traveling full of fun.
C. It allows people to listen with headphones.
D. It helps people to get concentrated.
2.We can infer from the last paragraph that______.
A. it's best to listen to audio books on audio cassettes
B. it's usually easy to get books on audio cassettes
C. printed books are out-of-date
D. it is worthwhile to keep books on audio cassettes
3.What does the underlined word “Virtually” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Almost. B. Perhaps.
C. Unfortunately. D. Regularly.
All people need to sleep. Sleep is a restorative(恢复健康的) process that promotes proper body functioning and can improve the quality of your life. Not only is the quantity of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep.
Your bedroom should be shaped to your taste and allow you to sleep in a peaceful environment. One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use the bedroom for activities other than sleep. If your bedroom also functions as a command station for your life and work, the possibility of your sleep being poor is rather high. Bedrooms should be designed, decorated and used for sleep only. TVs, computers and other things should not be in your bedroom if possible.
Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness. Avoid hot food, caffeine, sugar and alcohol at least 4 to 6 hours before you go to bed. Develop a regular exercise program. Proper exercise and nutrition will help improve sleep patterns. However, avoid exercising 2 hours before bed, since this may stimulate your body and make it more difficult to fall asleep.
Establish a pre-bedtime rule that will help you focus on sleep. You can try meditation(沉思), reading or deep breathing and relaxation. Your bedtime rule should be yours. Do not worry about it fitting into a specific category. Do what is best for you.
Things such as room temperature, noise and light levels and even your bed mattress(床垫) can have a lot of effect on the quality of sleep that you experience. Block out distracting noises and lights. You are in your bedroom to sleep and not be distracted by environmental interference(干扰).
1.It can be inferred from the text that______.
A. the bedroom has many functions than generally thought
B. amusements should be forbidden in the evening
C. the bedroom should be used only for sleep
D. computers can make people fall asleep quickly
2.If you have sleep problems, ______.
A. cold food and sugar are good for you
B. a bedroom with a TV is necessary for you
C. you need proper exercise just before bed
D. you'd better establish regular sleeping and waking times
3.How is the text organized?
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4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. How to Deal with Sleep Problems B. How to Improve Sleep Quality
C. What Is the Process of Sleep D. Where Should We Sleep
I got into the teaching profession purely by choice. I was then in 9th grade when my mathematics teacher asked me to take a class for a few students to whom the subject seemed difficult. And believe me, I enjoyed the entire teaching session. I never knew teaching would be so interesting. I loved my freshmen and was delighted to teach my so-called students who came up with lots of good questions.
After my post-graduation, I worked as a software developer with a public sector(部门) in Bangalore for a few years. But I realized that no job could provide me with the satisfaction that I experienced while teaching and training. I always wanted to connect with a wider group of people. In fact, I felt it was a timely realization for me to choose the teaching profession. I applied to a few colleges, and finally I was chosen as a lecturer, and I had to lecture graduate and post-graduate students in a college.
On the first day, I was nervous thinking that I had to teach the senior classes. But now I can say that giving lectures was one of the best experiences of my life. I was a Computer Science and Information Technology lecturer, but I tried to help my students with subjects that were not within my domain(范围). It was a new feeling to me every morning before I went to the classes. I used to feel energized and excited thinking that the class would be lit up with bright faces to greet me, “Good morning, Madam.”
To me each day was a new beginning, with new feelings, new experiences and new queries(疑问). I loved to explore their young minds and read their inquisitive faces when a particular topic seemed tough. It was extremely challenging to motivate them to participate, think critically, question and also respect others’ points of view. Though few things never seemed easy, it was extremely exciting to assure them that they really can. That is the reason I love to teach.
1.From the first paragraph we know that____.
A. the author's math teacher was often absent
B. the author became a real teacher in 9th grade
C. the author joined the teaching profession because she had to
D. a great many questions were put forward by the author's “students”
2.When the author worked as a software developer, she might feel______.
A. interested B. dissatisfied
C. nervous D. proud
3.What can we learn about the author?
A. She liked the students most who often challenged her to read.
B. She was too nervous to speak a word in her first class.
C. New feelings, experiences and queries made her days new.
D. She was unwilling to solve her students' questions beyond her domain.
4.What would be the best title for this text?
A. Why I Love to Teach B. What My Life Is Like
C. How I Was Chosen as a Lecturer D. My First Lesson as a Teacher
DESIGN-A-LOGO CONTEST
We need a logo that will be the perfect sign of our great new Wellsville Skate Park. We would like those of you who are counting the days until the grand opening to design a perfect logo that can be used on stationery, business cards, fliers, brochures, posters and T-shirts. A well-designed logo will provide an opportunity for young artists to receive recognition as well as great prizes. If you are interested, here are the things you need to know:
Logo Requirements
◆ Your design mustn't have copied anyone else's.
◆ Your design must include no more than two colors.
◆ The words “Wellsville Skate Park” must appear in the logo.
◆ The logo should be presented on 8×11 paper in every shape.
Submission(提交) Details
◆ Your name and address must appear on the back of the logo design.
◆ You need to include a one-page written explanation of the design.
Deadline
◆ Mails will be accepted between July 10 and August 15.
◆ Winning designs will be posted on our website at www. wellsville.skatepark.com on August 20.
Prizes
◆ First Prize: a digital camera
◆ Second Prize: a one-year pass to Wellsville Skate Park
◆ Honorable Mention: a T-shirt with the prize-winning logo
MAIL DESIGNS TO:
Wellsville Skate Park Logo Contest
Riverside Recreation Center
1295 New Rockford Hwy, Riverside, VA 23226
1.In Paragraph 1, the advertisement tries to encourage readers to enter the contest by ______.
A. offering prizes B. explaining the rules
C. giving examples of good logos D. offering free visits to Wellsville Skate Park
2.According to the text, the submitted designs must ______.
A. be round in shape B. use at least two colors
C. include the full name of the skate park D. include the website of the skate park
3.How will the winners be announced?
A. By mail. B. On the website.
C. On the radio. D. By telephone.
4.Which of the following websites would be most helpful for those who want to take part in the contest?
A. Website Design and Logo Design Company.
B. Before and After: A Logo Design History.
C. Restaurant Logos Designed Fast.
D. Designing Logos: A Guide.
假定你是学生李华，下个月你将以交换生的身份到Tom所在的一所美国学校进行学习。为此，你充满期待，但也有一些顾虑。请你根据下面的要点提示，用英语给 Tom写一封邮件。要点如下：
1.对美国的学校生活充满期待；
2.请Tom介绍当地的生活信息（天气、饮食等)；
3.介绍如何与美国学生相处。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
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