A Few Tips for Self﹣Acceptance
We all want it …to accept and love ourselves．But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach．（1） Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction．
●（2） Do not follow the people who make you feel not﹣good﹣enough．Why do you follow them？Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs？Know that your life is your own；you are the only you in this world．
●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made．We are often ashamed of our shortcomings，our mistakes and our failures．（3） You will make mistakes，time and time again．Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better，why not offer yourself a compassionate （有同情心） response？"That didn't go as planned．But，I tried my best．"
●Recognize all of your strengths．Write them down in a journal．Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness．List all of your accomplishments and achievements．You have a job，earned your degree，and you got out of bed today．（4）
●Now that you've listed your strengths，list your imperfections．Turn the page in your journal．Put into words why you feel unworthy，why you don't feel good enough．Now，read these words back to yourself．（5） Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements．See how awesome you are？
| A． |
Feeling upset again？ |
| B． |
Where do you start？ |
| C． |
Nothing is too small to celebrate． |
| D． |
Remember， you are only human． |
| E． |
Set an intention for self﹣acceptance． |
| F． |
Stop comparing yourself with others． |
| G． |
When does the comparison game start？ |
根据短文内容，从下边的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Tips on How to Think Positive
Your thoughts that consist of mental images and self talk are on automatic mode (状态). When you see, hear, smell or touch something, your mind comes out with its mental representation. You will then find yourself feeling something. To develop positive thinking, become aware of your feelings by checking them from time to time. Ask yourself what you were thinking and what caused the thought. Take note of what you were saying to yourself.
How often do you say things such as “It happens every time” when something doesn’t turn out right? What do you say to yourself when you have made a mistake? Do you say things like, “Stupid of me. Here I go again?” Another tip on how to think positive is to catch yourself saying all these negative things. Demand your inner self to stop. You can say something such as, “Stop it. I am much better than that. The next time I will …”
Your beliefs shape your thoughts. If you believe you can’t do something or if you have conditioned your mind to see unpleasantness in people or situations, you will see and experience them in your life. You can change your limiting and negative beliefs by challenging and questioning them. You can also do so by re-framing things or changing your view.
Your thoughts determine what you focus on. You can force yourself to see and focus on the positive side of things, people and yourself. Develop an attitude of seeing things in a new or different perspective. Instead of thinking and seeing what doesn’t work, look at what works. Rather than seeing something as a problem or difficulty, consider it as an opportunity. Once you see things differently, you will think in a different manner.
Get out in the open and get physically active. Make it a habit to exercise daily. Exercise affects your attitude about life. It is one of the ways to prevent or reduce stress and anxiety and maintain mental health. Practice healthy eating so that you can maintain your weight, prevent sickness and reduce the risk of major health problems. Read and listen to motivational and self-help books or recordings. Spending too much time sitting at home watching television and filling your mind with bad news and reality shows won’t help expand your thinking.
根据短文内容，从下面的A~F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A． use the Internet safely
B． make up emergency plan
C． stay away from strangers
D． be aware of stranger danger
E． turn to trusted adult for help
F． keep family information in mind
Everyone wants their children to be safe, but many parents may wonder if they are doing all they can to ensure their child’s safety. By providing your children with some basic knowledge and information, you can equip them for possible future emergencies. Giving your children basic lessons in safety provides them with the tools they need to deal with safety problems in the future.
Your child should know his full name and address, as well as his home telephone number. Children who are school-aged should be able to remember this information easily. While you should advise your child never to share this information with a stranger, it can be useful if he is ever separated from you and needs to tell the police who he is and to whom he belongs.
Teach your child that he should never speak to anyone he doesn’t know, Unless you are near him. Do not scare him into believing that every adult he meets out is to hurt him. Simply warn him that he should be careful and never go anywhere or share personal information with an adult he doesn’t know.
If your family faces an emergency such as a natural disaster, you need a plan to organizing your efforts. You should practice this plan with your child for several situation. For example，you need to determine where your family reunite if some members are away from home during an emergency, and where inside your home you will go if a disaster strikes.
If your child is particularly shy, he may be afraid of all adults who aren’t known to him. Unfortunately, this can extend to helpful adults, such as doctors, police officers and fire fighters. Teach your child about the people who may help him in an emergency, and help him be comfortable around those people so that he will ask for help if he needs it.
If you allow your child to use the Internet, teach him to use safely. Do not allow him go into chat rooms or use other online forums to discuss personal information with strangers. If he has a social networking site page, such as Facebook or MySpace, make sure he only adds real friends lists, not strangers. Never let him meet anyone in person if he only met them online.
It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways；that they are too serious and too strict with their children；and that they seldom give their children a free hand．
Parents tend to forget how they themselves felt when young．For example，young people like to act on the spot without much thinking．It is one of their ways to show that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation．
Most of them plan things ahead，at least in the back of their minds，and do not like their plans to be upset by something unexpected．
When you want your parents to let you do something, you will have better success if you ask before you really start doing it．
Young people often make their parents angry with their choices in clothes，in entertainment and in music．But they do not mean to cause any trouble；it is just that they feel cut off from the older people’s world，into which they have not yet been accepted． And if their parents do not like their music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech，this will make the young people extremely happy．
Sometimes you are so proud of yourself that you do not want your parents to say“yes”to what you do． It is natural enough，after being a child for so many years，when you were completely under your parents’control．
If you plan to control your life，you’d better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you．If your parents see that you have a high sense of responsibility，they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do．
| A．It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust． |
| B．Young people tend to do what they like． |
| C．They say that their parents don’t understand them. |
| D．All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. |
E．That’s why young people want to make a new culture of their own.
F．While older people worry more easily．
G．Do trust your parents and follow their suggestions．
While serious training is important for all dogs，playtime is just as important． Use these games to help teach your dog how to play．
1．Hide and Seek
Hide and seek isn’t just for kids．Dogs can really enjoy this game．Pick up one of your dog’s favorite toys or treats．Tell your dog to stay． When you are ready，call your dog to come to you．If possible，squeak(使吱吱叫)the toy or shake the treats．Reward your dog with praise and the toy／treat when she finds you．
2．Fetch
Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch．Other dogs can be taught how． Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc．For dogs that really love to run，try this game of fetch!
3．Find the Treat
Dogs have superior senses of smell，and most love to use their noses to find food．Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies．First，have your dog stay out of sight．Then，hide her favorite treats in various places around the room． If help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore．
Whatever the game，safety comes first!Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing．Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety． When other dogs or people are around，it may create a dangerous distraction(分神)．
| A．Then，go to find a good hiding place． |
| B．Try different games to see which your dog responds to best． |
| C．A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere． |
| D．You can include games in training as well． |
E．Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog．
F．Encourage your dog to play with other dogs．
G．Bring your dog back in and tell her to“go find!”
Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university．Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences，or easily one ofthe worst．
Follow these five tips to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worse．
Talk things out． If something happens，sit down with your roommates and have a face-to-face conversation．Complaining about your roommates behind their backs creates nothing but awkward situations and general unhappiness．
Some roommates become the best of friends，and some don’t．Don’t put pressure on yourself or your roommate to reach this level，especially when you first meet．Remember,you are trying to make a new friend，not scare your roommate away．And if your roommate doesn’t end up being your best friend，there is no need to worry about it．
Clean up after yourself．Or at least，keep your mess on your side． But being considerate with where you put your own stuff will help you avoid the arguments．
Ask before you take．This applies to food，clothes，supplies and anything else that you don’t own．Even if you both agree to share everything you should still ask．
| A．Don’t expect to be best friends． |
| B．Communication is of vital importance． |
| C．You don’t need to keep the room clean and organized all the time． |
| D．Rooms can be really easy for a mess to pile up． |
E．If you want to have a good relationship with your roommate，it all starts with you．
F．Not all roommates can become your best friends．
G．Show your roommate that you have respect for his or her belongings．
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