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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job.
So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly.
Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches ! You’re not convinced yet?
| A．It doesn’t have to be that bad. |
| B．Take several deep breaths before your speech. |
| C．This article gives some advice on how to give good speech. |
| D．Say what you have to say and then stop. |
E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.
F. Never forget your audience.
G. Give it a try and see what happens.
Parents should help their children understand money．so you may start tallking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example．
1． The basic function of money
Being explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services． it’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have．If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier ．when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money．
2．Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty．If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain,‖You have enough toy trucks for now． Or,if the request is for many different things, say． ―You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy．
3．
Begin at the grocery store． Pick put similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example． You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money． If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved．Later,you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases．
| A．Wise decisions |
| B．The value of money |
| C．Permit the child to choose between them |
| D．Tell your child why he can ---or cannot---have certain things |
E． Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you
F． Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store
G． The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest
Britain’s high streets are dying slowly
Twenty years ago, the prosperous high street(繁华商业区) was the heart of most cities．It was crowded with customers．Nowadays, high streets are declining, with very few shops and shoppers．With about 14 shops down every day, Britain’s high streets are dying little by little.
It’s fairly easy to understand．To start with, people are spending less because of the economic recession(衰退)．On top of that, more and more people are using the Internet to do their shopping．And it is not easy for shopkeepers in the high streets, either．
Finally, there are the out-of-town retail parks with free car parking that sell just about everything at very low prices.
What can be done? Prime Minister David Cameron has hired Mary Portas, a British business woman and star of TV show Mary Queen of Shops, to bring some life back into Britain’s high streets．She’s talked about creating “magnets(磁石)” to attract people back to the centre． In one town, a bicycle rickshaw(人力车) service is delivering people’s shopping to their homes．
where children can be cared for while parents are shopping.
Members of the public have also voiced their opinions．“My ideal shopping center is one where there’s a wide selection of attractive looking shops, with cheap parking and good public transport links,” said a 28-year-old man．“I’d like to see Night Shopping evenings where shops are open through to 10 pm or later,” said a 22-year-old girl.
| A．They have to pay increasing high rents. |
| B．But he is not the only one to solve the problem. |
| C．But that’s all changed. |
| D．In another town, they set up night shopping centers, |
E． In another town, they set up a nursery,
F． They can make a fortune overnight.
G． Why are high streets in such a desperate situation?
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A Good Night’s Sleep
When the morning sun looks in through your bedroom window, do you jump out of bed? An adequate amount of sleep can make the difference between a great day and a terrible one!
A good night’s sleep doesn’t just happen. You need to prepare for it. First, go to bed at the same time every day, and get up at the same time. If you haven’t gotten a good night’s sleep, don’t oversleep the next morning. Get up at your regular time. Sleeping late for just a couples of days can change your body clock to a different cycle. You don’t want that if you have a set daily schedule.
Also, avoid big meals at night. Your stomach works hard to digest those fatty foods, and that may keep you up.
Your body produces a chemical called melatonin (褪黑色素) that helps you sleep. Light affects the amount of melatonin your body makes. So at night turn off your TV and computer. Also, don’t read from a backlit electronic equipment like an IPad. Some scientists think that the light from those stops your body from making melatonin. So turn those screens off at least an hour before bedtime.
Maybe you can’t sleep or you wake up in the middle of the night. Get up and do something relaxing elsewhere. Then go back to bed when you feel asleep again. If you worry a lot, make a list of things you need to do the next day. Do that an hour before bed. That way you get your worrying out of the way before you go to bed.
After a good night’s sleep, you’ll be able to face a new day.
| A．Don’t just lie in bed. |
| B．You can have three meals a day. |
| C．Or do you roll over and complain? |
| D．Various experts have given tips to help. |
E. Your TV and computers might affect your sleep.
F. It produces more in the evening and less in the daytime.
G. Eating heavy, rich food within two hours of bedtime can keep you awake.
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The family has the responsibility for keeping young children safe, providing love and helping all their children to learn to get along with people. The most important beginning is the development of trust. The infant (婴儿的) needs to know that there is someone who cares and provides for his or her needs.
Each person also has the responsibility to show love and affection to other people in the family. The way you show love can be different for different people. What one child feels is loving might be felt as disturbing by a different child. Each person’s needs should be respected. It is your responsibility to be an understanding person.
There are different ways to show young children affection and love. It is easy to tell when it is direct, a hug or kiss, or the words“I love you.” Young children respond better to demonstrating love. Use words to describe love with action. In this way the feelings are clear and not misunderstood.
Showing love also means guiding the actions of young children. As young children grow more independent, the people responsible need to understand these growing skills. But as important as it is to allow children the freedom to explore and be themselves, it is important to set limits for children.
Respect is the most important part of family relationships and harmony. Maintain control of yourself and your feelings.
| A．A hug is a physical need. |
| B．Respect the child’s self-esteem. |
| C．Remember how important your child is to you. |
| D．Many families don’t stop to think about their values. |
E. Another way a person might show love is through actions.
F. Each person in the family has a need for love and affection.
G. Clearly express to your child what is acceptable behavior in all sorts of daily situations.
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What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress your reader. You will be successfully if you follow these six Cs.
Clear. Make them easy to understand. Talk as if the reader is right there with you.
Correct. Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to, check a reference book, too.
Complete(完整的).Don’t scatter(分散) your points. This is good organization, too.
Concise(简洁的).Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.
Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing. Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone(语调) and lets you come through naturally.
Considerate(体贴的).Think of the readers’ point of view as you write. Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. Try to be helpful.
| A．Just “ talk” to the person |
| B．This will build good feeling toward you. |
| C．Use short, direct sentences. |
| D．Include long sentences in your letter. |
E. Make sure what you say is correct.
F. Writing should not be taken too seriously.
G. Finish one point completely before going on to the next.
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Building Trust in a Relationship Again
Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.
Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been suffer from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore. It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.
Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.
If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.
You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life. Instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.
| A．Learn to really trust yourself. |
| B．It is putting confidence in someone. |
| C．Stop regarding yourself as the victim. |
| D．Remember that you can expect the best in return. |
E. Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.
F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.
G. They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.
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As a child grows up，you may wonder how you can teach him to become a respectful adult. A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others in kind，but also learn to respect himself.
●Show him respect.
This is the best way to teach your child how to respect others．Listen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you，understanding how important this is in communication．
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The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child，the more likely he will learn to use them．Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation．
●Agree to disagree．
Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responses．Disagreeing with you doesn't necessarily mean disobedience(不顺从)．
●Control your impulse to overreact．
When a situation arises（出现），stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior.
●Praise，praise，praise
So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his accomplishments（成绩）are not celebrated enough.
| A．Teach manners by using polite requests and responses. |
| B．Try to remember that a child won't always agree with you. |
| C．Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life. |
| D．If he sees you lose your temper，he is more likely to respond that way in future. |
E．A child may act as he pleases，and he will live a happy life．
F．Seeing a child exhibit respectful behavior，make sure he knows how proud you are of him.
G．Respectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child．
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Sometimes willpoweris a lot like the television remote control hard to findjust when you want it most． But there are waysto increase your willpower．
Don’t try to change your economic situation，win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning．Setone clear，specific goaland make a realistic plan toachieve it. Extrawillpower sometimes requires extra energy，so don’t spread yourself too thin．
Whatever your goal is，don’texpect to achieveit overnight． ，If you are trying to kick a coffee habit，start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,instead of promising never to drink coffee again．Congratulateyourself on the small achievements．These successes help your willpower grow．
Ask friends，family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help．If your credit card bills have risen，for instance，let friends now that you are cutting back on expenses．Suggest havinga common dinner instead of meetingat an expensive restaurant．Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meeting．Youcan get valuableadvice,understanding and information．
If possible，change your environment to encourage positive behavior．Want to get in shape?Keep a set of workout clothesinyour office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?
| A．Real success takes time． |
| B．Focus on one goat at atime． |
| C．Change your environment to change your life． |
| D．Improve your willpower by a support network． |
E．Changing your behavior requires more than willpower．
F．Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up．
G．Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult．
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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.-----
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Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional, or learning problem. For example, kids who can not walk need wheelchairs. They not only need equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps (坡道) or elevators available. .
Kids with an illness would have special needs, too. .Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids.
.It might be harder to do normal things—like learning to read or just getting around the school. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.
Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just as you do. But meeting people and making friends can be difficult. .Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied or teased.
.Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has—the need for good friends.
| A．Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs. |
| B．They also might need to get a special bus to school. |
| C．Some kids might laugh at or make fun of them. |
| D．It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs. |
E. Also, try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs.
F. Someone could have trouble with anxiety, but you wouldn't know it unless told about it.
G. They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities.
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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.
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She described all the things she had to do--one was to make her bed--from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work．I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks．She was shocked，probably thinking I'd been raised by wolves in a forest．
Two weeks later she went into my office beaming．She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years and nothing bad had happened．“And you know what？”she said．“I don't dry my dishes anymore，either．”
One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before．The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect．This story shows an important principle (原理) about managing time：No one can do it all．Each of us has to make choices and accept tradeoffs．The problem is，many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last．They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves
So what is the solution？There's an easy way．Decide what you want in your life，and put that first．On a daily basis，that should include regular meals，enough sleep and time with your family．Exercise，leisure，friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life．The choice is yours：whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life．Take a nap．Take a walk．Take time to play the piano．Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office．Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers ．Fill more of your time with wanttodos instead of havetodos．
| A．This woman had made two major breakthroughs (突破)． |
| B．Above all，you needn't do anything for yourself regularly． |
| C．They put everyone else's needs ahead of their own． |
| D．However，she went along with my idea． |
E． Most people do not take time to relax themselves．
F． The point is to do something for yourself every day．
G． A patient came to see me about the stress in her life．
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．
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Where would you most like to go on vacation? Paris? London? The Amazon Rainforest? Each of these destinations is attractive.
As a new word, staycation refers to people staying at home during their vacation time, and going sightseeing around their hometown.
Staycations have become really popular recently, as a way of having an enjoyable vacation, without spending too much money. There are shortcomings to every positive thing, however.
You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest, as the atmosphere
might be the same as any other time.
It means you won't be available for work or other activities.
What can you do to make your staycation fun?
1.Go to a nearby town, or to a fancy hotel in your hometown and stay over night. Treat yourself to room service and any other fun things the hotel has to offer.
2. You would have done it on a vacation, right? Treat yourself to this, at least for one day!
3.Throw a small party. Think about the money you are saving by not going away. You will still save money, but have more fun, and you will help other people to have fun too!
4.Go shopping! Window shopping, or the super fun type, where you buy things! You would have bought souvenirs if you had gone on a vacation, so treat yourself during your staycation!
The most important thing to remember is to do things that make you and your family excited!
| A．Eat out for every meal! |
| B．Go on a day trip to a nearby town, or to a beach. |
| C．But why not remain at home and enjoy a staycation? E. Most of the time it involves dining out more frequently than usual. |
| D．If you are on a staycation, you might get calls from work. |
F. Make sure you all have fun, and when it is over, you feel refreshed.
G. The trick is to make sure your friends and coworkers know you are on a staycation.
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