Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience． Of course， you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood． The easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should． （1）
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property（房产） neat， clean， and in good repair． （2） By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape， you will help to improve the look and feel of the area．
Second， take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously． When going for a walk， take along a small garbage bag． （3） This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area．
（4） If a neighbor is going to be out of town， offer to collect mail and newspapers． If a neighbor suffers an illness， offer to do the grocery shopping． Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable， while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor．
（5） By following the basic rules of respecting others， taking care of what belongs to you， and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general， you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates．
| A． |
In general， keep an eye on their property while they are gone． |
| B． |
A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways． |
| C． |
Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior． |
| D． |
Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping． |
| E． |
Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car， pick it up． |
| F． |
People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting． |
| G． |
Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly． |
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Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education.. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do? . Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. . Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. . But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
| A．This is just one way. |
| B．The benefits will stay with you. |
| C．If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that. |
| D．The more you do this, the more valuable you will be. |
E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.-----
The Science of Risk-Seeking
Sometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 71 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 72 As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.
So why aren't we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one Killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 73
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 74 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.
Mean taking some risks, so your brain raisers your tolerance for risk as well.
75For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we'll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
| A． |
It all depends on your character. |
| B． |
Those are the risks you should jump to take. |
| C． |
Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival. |
| D． |
Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest. |
| E． |
This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world. |
| F． |
However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards. |
| G． |
New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation. |
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Choosing to Study Overseas
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.
Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early! Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.
| A．Large number of students can’t afford to study overseas. |
| B．You should improve your mother tongue before you go. |
| C．Why do it? |
| D．How long do I want to study overseas? |
E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.
F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.
G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． 35 The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes．
36 However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels．This, of course, can lead to less pain．
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed． 37 While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety．
When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure． 38 On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit．
39 But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable．
| A． |
This feeling can also result in many other health problems． |
| B． |
Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud． |
| C． |
This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing． |
| D． |
They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep． |
| E． |
The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive． |
| F． |
It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety． |
| G． |
Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were． |
Who would have thought to put a kite and a surfboard together? It may seem like an impractical idea, but a man named Cory Roeseler from Oregon believed that it would work, and introduced the idea in the 1980s． Over the next few years, other designers contributed to the style and shape of the board, resulting in a mixture of kiting and surfing, which is what kite surfing is today．
The power kite pulls a small board that is fastened to the surfer’s feet, and there is a harness (安全带) that goes around the surfer’s waist to make sure that the surfer stays connected to the board．The wind determines which direction would be easiest for the surfer to go in．Once the kite surfer is able to control the board and the kite, they can learn many tricks, such as turning, jumping, and so on．
This sport can sometimes be potentially dangerous to other kite surfers, beachgoers, and the kite surfers themselves if they don’t know how the proper procedure is done． They can learn the techniques safely without putting themselves and others in danger．A good course should include basic operations, kite set-up, maintenance (维修) of equipment, weather planning, and emergency landings．These courses are available in almost all areas where kite surfing is popular．
Some popular destinations for kite surfing enthusiasts are South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, but wherever there is wind, there will be kite surfers．You might even be able to see kite surfers on the beach closest you!
| A．Kite surfing has become a mainstream sport． |
| B．Kite surfing is a difficult and dangerous sport． |
| C．The way it works is an application of simple physics． |
| D．The first design was with water skis powered by a kite． |
E．It is also known as kite boarding, and in some European countries as fly surfing．
F．Therefore, it is highly recommended that people who want to participate in this sport attend a
course．
G．With the combination of the wind and the ocean, some kite surfers can go at top speeds while
flying over 20 feet in the air．
Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking．（1） Do you want to be a good public speaker？Here are some principles you most master．
People want to listen to someone who is interesting，relaxed and comfortable．Too often，when you stand up to give a speech，you focus on the "public" at the expense of the "speaking．" （2） Focus on the speaking．Talk directly to your audience，be yourself and make a connection．
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes．Yet，the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking．People's attention wanders constantly．In fact，most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker's message．So，don't stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it's a truly serious one．（3）
Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker．（4） And like everything else in life，that takes practice．Remember，even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis．
（5） It's rare to hear someone say，"I wish that speaker had spoken longer．" On the other hand，you probably can't count the times that you've thought，"I'm glad that talk is over．It seemed to go on forever!" So surprise your audience．Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated．It's better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end．
| A． |
Do the opposite． |
| B． |
You want to be an effective public speaker． |
| C． |
You don't need to apologize for a minor slip． |
| D． |
When it comes to public speaking，less is usually more． |
| E． |
The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience． |
| F． |
Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners． |
| G． |
However，the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be． |
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English，You Are So Popular
English is the world language，the language of international communication in many areas of life；trade，air and sea transport，tourism and sport.New ideas in science，technology and medicine happen so quickly that it is impossible and very expensive to translate everything into different languages.____If you want to study some subject, you need to know professional words and phrases.
English is used as a first language in countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand，the USA and many of the countries in the Caribbean.____It is a way in which people who have different languages communicate with each other.This is especially true in many parts of Africa and India.
____Australian，American or Irish English has another pronunciation or stresses，so sometimes you cannot understand，although you can speak English.The USA has no official national language.English is used like a natural language by all Americans，because it is very simple.The American variety is popular between nonative speakers，too.
English is far more worldwide in its allocation than all other spoken languages.25% to 33% of the people in the world understand and speak English to some degree.And most of them can use English freely.____
In 2001，the 189 member countries in the United Nations were asked what language they wished to use for communication with other countries.More than120 chose English,40 selected French，and 20 wanted to use Spanish.____However，the percentage of Internet users who are not native English speakers is increasing rapidly，especially in Asia.
| A．It has become the most useful language. |
| B．Therefore，most things are published in English. |
| C．In other countries it is used as a second language. |
| D．However，English in all these countries is not the same. |
E．English is also the language particularly on the Internet.
F．There are at least 165 languages spoken in the United States.
G．Therefore，it is not surprising that all languages change through time.
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Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: "Should I jump? This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin. ____1____Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.
____2____ More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself , your values your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires ,etc. Only then should your you're your goals
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. ____3____ So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity（清晰）of thoughts can help you move forward.
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible.____4____ They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a Pilot but can't become one because your eyesight is not good enough. ____5____You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
| A． | This can affect your work. |
| B． | So how should you motivate yourself? |
| C． | However, this should not discourage you. |
| D． | So why should we try to set specific goals? |
| E． | They can change according to circumstances. |
| F． | Motivation is what you need most to do a good job. |
| G． | Without motivation you can neither set a goal nor reach it |
Emoji （表情符号） and Workplace Communication
In Asia， messaging platforms are growing rapidly， with users in the hundreds of millions，both at work and play．（1） ． It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work．
Written communications can often read as cold and dull． Using emojis can add humor and feeling， keeping intention clear．（2） ， encouraging better and more frequent communication．
In any given office， employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond， and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge．（3） ．While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually， for those used to working with traditional tools like email， it may feel like a learning curve （曲线）．The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort．
There is also the matter of tone （语气）． Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？（4） ．Emoji can help communication feel friendlier， and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile．
（5） ，and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome． And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication， you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture．
| A． | Messages with emojis feel more conversational |
| B． | Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly |
| C． | Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange |
| D． | The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally |
| E． | Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly |
| F． | Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace |
| G． | An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform |
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Personal Forgiveness
ㅤTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step，but don't beat yourself up about them. To err （犯错）is human.（1）＿＿＿＿You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
ㅤIn a journal or on a piece of paper，put the heading "Personal strengths."（2）＿＿＿＿ Are you caring？Creative？Generous？A good listener？Fun to be around？They don't have to be world ﹣changing，just aspects of your personality that you're proud of.
ㅤAt the top of a second page，put the heading"Acts of kindness." On this one，list all the positive things you've done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework，when you did the ironing without being asked，or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.（3）＿＿＿＿
ㅤYou could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.（4）＿＿＿＿That way，you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact，don't wait until you've made a mistake to try this—it's a great way to boost self﹣confidence at any time.
ㅤIt's something of a cliché（陈词滥调） that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes.
The thing is，it's true.（5）＿＿＿＿We' re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
| A． |
A little self﹣forgiveness also goes a long way. |
| B． |
Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. |
| C． |
They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. |
| D． |
It's just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. |
| E． |
It doesn't mean you have to ignore what's happened or forget it. |
| F． |
Whatever it is，no matter how small it might seem，write it down. |
| G． |
Whatever the mistake，remember it isn't a fixed aspect of your personality. |
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1） .
ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2） . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3） .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.
ㅤ●（4）
ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5） . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
| A． |
Find your causes |
| B． |
Start with small tasks |
| C． |
Accept the uncomfortable |
| D． |
All this adds up to a state of hurry |
| E． |
It can also help us practice more patience |
| F． |
This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable |
| G． |
They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
| A． The format of magazines enables children to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects． B． Magazines and newspapers provide adults with critical news． C． Being exposed to magazines and newspapers benefits you a lot． D． Keep interesting magazine pictures to give children story ideas． E． Magazines are valuable assets for many people， but in particular to children． F． Magazines and newspapers are expensive now but out of style． |
Magazine Articles： More Valuable Than You May Think
Parents are often surprised when teachers suggest their children read magazines． Read on to learn about the benefits that reading magazines offers to young readers and how to introduce your children to the medium．
Magazine Benefits
Magazine articles can provide reluctant readers with a lively， breezy writing style that can inspire them to read more．
The articles in magazines are generally short， which allows a child to finish reading a feature article without losing interest due to a short attention span． The writing in magazines also tends to be easy to read， especially if it is a children's publication．
By allowing your child to read magazines at an early age， you are encouraging development of a useful skill．（1） Getting into the habit of reading periodicals as a child will foster the habit of reading news articles that may continue into adulthood．
（2） Magazine articles challenge students to think about issues they may have never considered or cause them to rethink their world view． Information is available in a wide variety of reading levels because magazines are written for every audience imaginable． Many publications cover the same material in different writing styles that might make it easier for your child to comprehend．
Magazine Activities
Reading magazines as a family can be used to introduce each other to the various interests that each family member possesses． When your children are finished with their magazines， encourage them to pass their issue on to a sibling or other family member．
Once each family member has finished reading each magazine， you can use them for art and writing projects． These projects are for family members of all ages：
1． Cut out pictures to help your preschool and kindergarten children learn their alphabet， numbers， and colors．
2． （3） Paste the picture at the top of a page and have them write a story about what is happening or what the picture represents．
3． Clip pictures to create a collage． Many teenagers love using their artistic talents to collage．
（4） The skills that students utilize and strengthen when reading magazines can be applied to higher level reading and other academic subjects． Encouraging your child to read by giving them a magazine subscription could cause them to take the leap from being a reluctant reader to a voracious page﹣turner．
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Color is fundamental in home design-something you'll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. Do you want a room that's full of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?___36_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.___37_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.
____38____.They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.___39_____.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.
The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.___40_____.
| A． | While all of them are useful |
| B． | Whatever you're looking for |
| C． | If you're experimenting with a color |
| D． | Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with |
| E． | It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces |
| F． | So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time |
| G． | Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways |
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？ |
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