How to think outside the box
Being open to dissenting（持异议的）opinions is not the only way to think outside the box.
A break in our everyday life may provide the force needed to shift the direction of our thinking. So we can change environments.
A famous concept is approaching routine situations as if we met or saw them for the first time. In other words, we should look at them as if we'd never seen them.
Unlike negative emotions (情感）that cause specific reactions(for example, fear drives us to flee) ,positive emotions help us broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information.
| A．It's also helpful to seek for the difference |
| B．For some people, small changes might work |
| C．We should show respect for different cultures too |
| D．Some small techniques could help broaden the way we think |
| E．Take a few moments to think about the beautiful things in our life |
| F．Positive emotions play an important part in unfreezing our thinking |
| G．"Beginners' mind" allows us to remain open to experiences despite any knowledge we may have |
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【推荐1】The last hour of anyone’s workday is not always fruitful. How successful people spend the last hour of their workday？
They bring their inbox down to zero
Believe it or not, people spend an average of three hours a day checking their work-related emails, according to a 2015 online survey. And if you leave unopened emails for the next day,
They brainstorm solutions for today’s setbacks
Successful people never bring the day’s failures or setbacks home with them.
Like regular check-ins with your boss or teammates, scheduling a daily meeting with yourself is the perfect chance to check where you stand. If you are not so busy by four or five o'clock, you can take advantage of the quiet time by checking in with yourself. This personal meeting may look different each day, but it can include planning your next tasks, or making a timetable for any upcoming projects.
They create an action list
Action lists encourage you to focus on finding solutions and successfully accomplishing your projects. Before heading to happy hours, write down three to five goals you have for the next 24 hours. This list is your promise to yourself. This will provide you with not only a concrete and positive way to begin tomorrow,
| A．you might spend your entire morning replying to messages. |
| B．It’s a great time to put your inbox in order. |
| C．Here’s how to make full use of your last hour at work according to experts. |
| D．Instead they end their day on a high note by checking the problems they met. |
| E．They schedule a daily meeting with themselves. |
| F．but it will also allow you to show possibilities that you haven’t seen before. |
| G．The setbacks may influence your future. |
【推荐2】Tightening your belt to beat the cost of living doesn’t have to mean cutting out all entertainment. Use these tricks to get cheap theatre tickets, TV and more.
Decide what you’ll see on the day. If you’re flexible about which shows you see, and are willing to miss out on the most in-demand productions, then a great way to save at the theatre is to go for reduced “stand by” tickets.
Be a seat filler. A similar way to save on plays, but also comedy shows, gigs and occasionally sporting events, is to be a seat filler.
Become a member. Memberships can be a huge waste of money if you don’t use them. But signing up for unlimited entry for a year can also be fantastic value for money.
Go midweek. It’s often the case for events that they’re cheaper from Monday to Wednesday than at the weekend.
| A．Borrow your books |
| B．Just be sure you’ll get the most out of it |
| C．Make the most of what you already have |
| D．That’s especially true for cinema tickets |
| E．These are generally made available on the day |
| F．Most people choose to watch movies on weekends |
| G．The idea is that you’ll fill out the crowd if they’re a bit thin |
【推荐3】Good relationship are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making relationships work.
It is often said that building good relationship is all about communication. Good communication indeed governs a good relationship---knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and accepting some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friends that you do not know, communication is essential in these aspects of the relationships.
Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him or her all the time. You and your friends come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environment so there may be disagreement here and there. However, it is important in making relationship work to express disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to compromise (妥协) at times are essential.
As relationships last longer, you may also discover things about you and your friends that you may not have known before. Therefore supporting each other on both your “hidden selves” can also make a good relationship.
Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.
1. The underlined word "distraught" in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.| A．helpless | B．surprising | C．funny | D．upsetting |
| A．supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship. |
| B．a white lie is necessary sometimes. |
| C．compromises are essential at any time. |
| D．your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you. |
a. communication b. support c. love d. hidden selves
| A．a-b-d | B．a-c-d | C．b-c-d | D．a-b-c |
| A．The Importance to Express Disagreements. |
| B．Keys to Making Relationships Work. |
| C．Different Opinions on Good Relationships. |
| D．Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships. |
