Will there be an outbreak of bird flu that threatens humans? Many experts disagree on when or whether a human pandemic (大流行病) will occur, but do say there is a chance that the virus could mutate(变异), leading to widespread infection.
Stock up on food, water and household supplies. If there is a bird flu pandemic, you'll want to minimize your chance of catching it by staying indoors; you might even be required to stay home if the government asks that people remain in quarantine (隔离期). You’d better stock up today on at least 2-week worth of essentials such as water, food, emergency and medical supplies.
Have an outbreak plan. It may feel odd or uncomfortable to talk to family members and loved ones about the worst-case pandemic scenario. But if that scenario strikes, you’ll all be much better off if you have a plan decided on and ready.
Moreover, know your essential health information such as blood type, allergies, and past or current medical conditions. Make a list of that essential information for all the members of your family.
| A．Work out regularly to stay slim. |
| B．Pick up the habits of healthy behavior. |
| C．It is wise to keep it somewhere safe and visible. |
| D．It’s important to ask yourself these questions before a pandemic occurs. |
| E．Talk with your friends and family about how you’d respond to an epidemic. |
| F．In that case, the best thing you can do right now is to prepare for that possibility. |
| G．That will help you get through an extended time at home if an outbreak happens. |
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How to save a friendship
Friends are like stars. Even if you don’t see them, you know they are there. And while a shooting star is a beautiful thing to observe, a dying friendship is one of the most painful things to experience. However, if you believe that it is worth trying to save it, then it is worth it. So if you are still moved by a friendship that has given you priceless moments and treasured memories, at least try to save it. While problems are unavoidable, if both of you see the value in saving what you have, focusing on fixing things may just be effective, and your connection may even come through this test stronger than before.
The moment you realize that the two of you have started growing apart, do something about it. Waiting will only bring about an unavoidable permanency of the loss of your friendship. Be prepared to be the one who makes the first steps; your friend may be laboring under the belief that it is something you have done to harm the friendship, so you shouldn’t wait around for them to solve things.
As life changes around us, friendship change too. However, changes in your life don’t mean that your life has to destroy your friendship. Talking openly about the changes is important, as well as accepting that the two of you have changed but still have space, love and respect for one another in your lives. If your friend has distanced himself or herself from you because of changes in your lives, take the chance to show that while life has changed, the importance of your friendship has not.
Make sure your friend has talked and listened, and both of you have looked for ways to reach compromises（和解）on the things that have weakened your friendship and set the relationship back on track. If you mean as much to this person as they mean to you, you will have at least made some progress in the right direction through mutual（彼此的）compromises in the end.
Once you have worked through the challenges facing your friendship and come to a shared solution, show your friend how much they mean to you. Start creating new memories and precious moments that will make the unpleasant page in your common history look insignificant and never worth mentioning again.
How to save a friendship | |
| Introduction | ● A dying friendship makes you feel ● Try to save the friendship that ● The connection between you and your friends will |
| Take | ● On realizing your relationship with your friend is not as ● Don’t wait for others’ actions but be |
| Know Your differences | ● Changes in life don’t ● Prove to your friend that your friendship is still important if your friend has kept you at a |
| Reach a compromise | Mutual compromises on things that have weakened your friendship help |
| Move forward | New memories and precious moments after the challenges help to turn the unpleasant page in your common history. |
【推荐2】Really organized people are not born organized people.
Write things down. A pen and a notebook are needed to record things.
Make schedules and deadlines. By leading a cluttered(杂乱的) lifestyle, you will not have the time or space to make your deadlines or achieve your goals. Organized people don’t waste time.
They recognize that keeping things organized goes hand in hand with staying productive(富有成效 的). They make and keep schedules for the day and week. They make deadlines and set goals.
Don’t put off doing what you should be doing .
| A．Give everything a home |
| B．Keep only what you need |
| C．They have to develop some habits |
| D．And most importantly, they stick to them. |
| E．You can also use a computer or a smart phone |
| F．Organized people find time every week to organize their things |
| G．The longer you wait to do something, the more difficult it will be to get it done |
【推荐3】Create a Post-pandemic Life Full of Connection
This year, much of the advice dealt with how to strengthen social lives still in rebuilding mode after the pandemic. People are thinking about how to reconnect with loved ones and broaden shrunken social circles. They are also figuring out how to hold on to relationship lessons learned over the past few years: to slow down and pay attention to what really matters.
1.Invite people over
Many of us are eager to continue to reconnect with people we’ve missed. But parties can be exhausting and impersonal, and restaurants are often loud, rushed and expensive.
2.Pick up the phone
This one hits on one of my favorites — how no one picks up the phone anymore, either to make a call or answer one. You can make an effort to call family members, friends and cherished colleagues on their birthdays, anniversaries and other significant days.
3.Try something new
A lot of the focus on rebuilding our bonds these days is on the people we love.
| A．That’s why you can invite friends to your home. |
| B．Couples can look for novel things to do together. |
| C．But let’s not forget our nearest and dearest relationships. |
| D．Other pieces of advice on how to strengthen our bonds stood out. |
| E．When exploring something new, the conversations are energizing. |
| F．Many of your calls are to show support and to reach out to friends. |
| G．Genuine friendship is more than just a ‘like’ on their Facebook page. |
【推荐1】Dark circles under the eyes are a big problem not only for women but also for men.
Tomato and lemon
Tomatoes not only reduce dark circles but also make the skin soft. You take one spoon of tomato juice, add one spoon of lemon to it and then apply this mixture on the eyes. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash it.
Potato juice
Potato also helps in reducing dark circles. Grate (磨碎) the potatoes and get the juice of the potato as much as possible.
Tea bags
You must have seen those tea bags, which are made of fine cloth and inside which tea leaves are filled. With their help, you can also get rid of dark circles. Take a tea bag for this. If it’s green tea, so much the better.
Almond (杏仁) is rich in vitamin E and its oil softens the skin. You must have seen many products of almond oil being sold in the market. Its use is very easy. You have to take some almond oil and apply it on the dark circles. When you wake up in the morning, wash your eyes. The effect will start showing in a week.
| A．Nut oil |
| B．Cold milk |
| C．Then take some cotton |
| D．Keep it in the fridge for some time |
| E．Do this at least twice a day, dark circles will start reducing |
| F．Keep in mind that the entire area with the dark circle is covered |
| G．There are many reasons for this, including stress, less sleep and so on |
【推荐2】While you might not realize it, the environment where you sleep can make a great difference in the actual quality (质量) of sleep that you get every night. With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can create a health y sleep environment that helps improve your sleep quality.
Go to bed and get up at the regular time every day, even on weekends, holidays and days off. Studies show that people who do so are more rested than those who sleep irregularly(不规律地).
Go to sleep only when you start to feel sleepy. If you don’t fall asleep within about 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing. Go back to bed when you are tired.
Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Don’t go to bed either hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up. Avoid caffeine(咖啡因)6 hours before you sleep. Having a cup of coffee within a few hours of bed time can keep you awake(醒着的) for hours when you are trying to sleep. Coffee isn’t the only product containing caffeine. Avoid(避开)chocolate and tea, too. Also limit(限制) how much you drink before bed to prevent trips to the toilet at night.
Many people turn on the TV before they go to bed. TV influences your natural sleep habits by making you stay up longer than you usually would, especially if you are watching something exciting. Instead of turning on the TV, read a book. Light reading before bed can help you fall into a deep sleep quickly.
If you suffer from serious sleep problems, go to your doctor. Your doctor will help treat(治疗) the problem or may advise you to see a sleep specialist(专家).
1. What should you do to make sure you have a good sleep at weekends according to the text?| A．Get up a bit later than usual. | B．Go to bed at a same time. |
| C．Watch some exciting TV programs. | D．Avoid drinking coffee or tea in the morning. |
| A．To drink some tea. | B．To do some light reading. |
| C．To listen to light music. | D．To get up and relax. |
| A．Having slept too much. | B．Having eaten too much. |
| C．Feeling too sad. | D．Feeling too excited. |
| A．What to do before going to work. | B．The importance of sleeping well. |
| C．How to improve your sleep quality. | D．The relationship between health and lifestyle. |
【推荐3】Sometimes you may find leading a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. However, as a teen, it is important to remember that what you do now will carry with you throughout the rest of your life.
To remain healthy, keep a healthy weight. Regular exercise and good eating habits are good for your health. Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity each day. It is important to find an activity you enjoy.
Avoid bad habits, including smoking and drinking wine.
Sleep and get up early. Try to go to bed before 10:00 pm and get up around 6:00 am so that you can have enough sleep. Besides, you can have enough time to do some exercise and have breakfast before school.
| A．Keep good eating habits. |
| B．Develop a healthy sleep habit. |
| C．Such a habit can make you active in class. |
| D．Some minutes of daily work can make you sleepy. |
| E．These bad habits can have long-term effects on your health. |
| F．Taking care of your body is important for long-term good health. |
| G．Consider sports like weight lifting, swimming, walking or running. |
