Ways to Put Down Your Smartphone
For most people, when they wake up in the morning, the first thing coming to their mind is to find their smartphone. If it is the same to you, it is time for you to put your smartphone down.
Pick up a newspaper
Read a newspaper and be amazed at how relaxing it is to read through the day's news. We will find our attention has increased and we will enjoy reading it.
Take your old radio out again, plug it in, and be amazed at how vital radio still can be. More importantly, you won't be attracted to check other apps and websites.
Cut off social media ties
We love Facebook or Twitter to communicate with friends and relations.
Today, it seems nearly impossible to put your phone down for 60 minutes. However, whether dining at home or out on the town, stick to (坚持) a no-device policy.
A.Here are the results of giving up using your smartphone. |
B.Here are some quick and easy ways to put them aside. |
C.And don’t be worried about the cost. |
D.Listen to the news report |
E.Just check in at your lunch break or at the gym. |
F.To make it stick, you can place phones in the center of the table. |
G.Listen to the radio. |
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【推荐1】The human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones. Our brains have developed in this way because threats, like dangerous animal, have a more immediate effect on people's survival compared to positive things like food or shelter. As a result, you clearly know what makes you unhappy, but do you know what makes you happy?
Research suggests that our level of happiness is partly shaped by the choices we make. If you've been chasing wealth, fame, power and some material things, you may be looking for happiness in the wrong places. Psychologists suggest that the following habits can make people happier.
People who own close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of our friends is not important. What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually consist of the sharing of feelings, acceptance, mutual respect and trust.
People who exercise regularly can improve both their physical and mental well-being. Some research has shown that exercise can be as effective as some medicine in treating depression.
If we are so interested in an activity, we may lose track of time, and we can be in a state of flow. The activity could be playing the piano, surfing the Internet or playing a game. People who experience flow in their work or life tend to be happier.
People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and can use them regularly. People are especially happy when they can set goals and use their strengths to achieve them.
People, who think positively by being grateful, mindful and optimistic, are more likely to be happy. Being grateful means being thankful. Being mindful means considering, focusing on, and enjoying the experiences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.
1. Human brains remember negative things more easily because negative things_________.A.tend to affect human survival immediately |
B.are much more important than other thing |
C.can make people live much happier |
D.are easy to remember |
A.being famous | B.setting life goals |
C.chasing power | D.earning money |
A.think more about our future |
B.focus on everything in our life |
C.be positive in our life and work |
D.only enjoy the present moment |
A.Why people remember positive things easily. |
B.Why people remember negative things easily. |
C.What makes people happy. |
D.What makes people sad. |
【推荐2】There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknown. The following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane.
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● Don’t tell children about the dangers of flying.
● Read a book to your children.
● Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys.
● Bring snacks. Children are picky eaters and may not like the food being offered. Three to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food.
A.Children may get upset when they are hungry. |
B.Tell your children how much fun it is to fly before the trip. |
C.Most kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love. |
D.If a child brings them up, tell him that flying is perfectly safe. |
E.Leave a little extra time so you can make your children walk. |
F.Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read. |
G.Your phone is another favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight. |
【推荐3】Best Ways to Make Money Online For Beginners
Joining Affiliate (加盟) Marketing Programs
Affiliate marketing programs work by generating a unique link for each affiliate marketer. Then, you can share the link with anyone who you think has the potential to buy the products. Many affiliate marketers also post links on their social media platforms and personal websites. Once someone purchases a product through your link, you’ll receive a commission (佣金) ranging from 5% to 30% of the product’s price.
Selling Products and Services Online
Another way to earn money online is by selling products or services. You can sell used items or create digital products like eBooks, photos, or artwork. If you’re certified in certain skills, selling online courses or consulting services is also an option. You can start small by offering products or services on marketplaces. Well-known examples are Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, and eBay.
Becoming an Online Tutor
If you’re passionate about teaching, try joining online tutoring platforms like Skooli, TutorMe, or Superprofonline. Many students are actively looking for remote tutors who offer live lessons through video conferencing apps like Zoom or Skype. If you want to make money online using this method, ensure that you have a certification on the topic you want to teach.
Participating in Market Research
Many companies pay individuals to participate in their market research through online surveys, making this another easy way to make money online. Some survey sites don’t pay in cash, but with gift cards or non-cash rewards instead. So, pay close attention to the survey site’s payment system. Some popular ones include Survey Junkey and Swagbucks. It’s important to be aware of dishonest sites that might lead to a phishing (钓鱼) case and be careful when filling out your personal information.
1. What does one do by joining affiliate marketing programs?A.Sell products in an on-line store for a supplier. |
B.Take a commission for posting positive comments. |
C.Send a link to potential customers of certain products. |
D.Create a personal website and charge for advertisements. |
A.Etsy. | B.Skooli. | C.Skype. | D.Swagbucks. |
A.Becoming an Online Tutor. |
B.Participating in Market Research. |
C.Joining Affiliate Marketing Programs. |
D.Selling Products and Services Online. |
【推荐1】Nowadays,with the development of the Internet,emojis are more and more popular among netizens.Some people even feel difficult to talk online without using emojis.Emojis help netizens to communicate with each other easily and vividly.Yet,not all emojis are properly used on social media.So we are going to introduce some common but confusing emojis to help you have a better understanding of these small signs.
1.A recent survey shows,over 53% people use the emoji when they are chatting online.Some people think it means “I’m shy,” but others only use it when they are surprised or shocked.But what does it really mean?It is still an unsolved question.
2.What do you think of this sign?Believe it or not,80% of netizens use it under the meaning of “It is not funny at all,but I have to smile.” Is it right?Of course not!It actually means that “I saw what you did (usually bad things) and I want to give you a sinister (奸诈的) smile.”
3.People have very different opinions on this emoji.The Apple company has told that this emoji means “high-five”.But most people still use the incorrect meaning—pray.Some netizens even think,“If you see this emoji as two people give each other a high five,you must be a bad guy.”
4.According to the official guidelines,it is used as “smile through tears”.However,most young netizens consider this emoji as “laugh to tears” or simply “LOL”,which means “laugh out loud”.
1. Why does the writer introduce these four emojis?A.Because they are more important. |
B.Because they are not so common. |
C.To help netizens use them easily. |
D.To help netizens use them properly. |
A. | B. | C. | D. |
A.Stop doing your homework. |
B.Send this emoji back to your father. |
C.Go on playing with your mobile phone. |
D.Put away your mobile phone and do your homework. |
A. | B. | C. | D. |
【推荐2】No matter what type of top free Android app you are searching for, there are many similar apps that can puzzle you when it comes to choosing the best one. Here are some apps you should give a try in 2020.
Zomato
Zomato lets you discover restaurants near you to go and eat out or order food online and get it delivered. This Android app has multiple other unique features that address customer needs like a takeaway, table booking and discoveries. You can also find many discounts and offers on the restaurants.
CamScanner
CamScanner is a great app for students and we know that life can get rather busy as college students especially if they are holding a part-time job. This platform uses your phones camera to scan documents and provides assistance in the form of proofreading and editing your work.
Spotify
Spotify is one of the best music apps for Android that you shouldn’t be missing out on. It helps you to access world music-both streaming and downloading music of high quality. You would be able to listen to all your music favorites, albums, and also create your own playlists.
Groupon
Groupon is a platform that finds available deals in varied categories like electronics, entertainment, fashion, and many more. The physical store deals are displayed on an interactive map for an easier-to-see selection, online store deals also included. Extra discounts for students.
1. What can students do with CamScanner?A.Record their college life. | B.Learn editing skills. |
C.Find a part-time job. | D.Correct their work. |
A.Zomato. | B.Spotify. | C.Groupon. | D.CamScanner. |
A.To introduce some free Android apps. | B.To provide guidance on choosing apps. |
C.To stress the popularity of Android apps. | D.To show the advantages of Android apps. |
【推荐3】Mr. Guo is a teacher from Xi’an. He asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code(二维码). “We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate (产生) the codes, and in the end everything gets easier” said Gao. “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me. So I can check their work everywhere using my computer or telephone.”
The QR codes can be sent to Mr. Guo by email, QQ and WeChat. When Guo scans(扫描)his students’ QR codes, their homework appears on his phone. He finds that their homework becomes more creative, with many pictures, music and even videos.
Guo’s students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun,” said Tingting, a student of Guo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share,” Guo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times.”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it’s unnecessary. Students still need to look up information in books and write it down when they do their homework. They only use the code when they hand in their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the Students’ work at any time. And it’s also an easy way to share homework with other students.
1. According to the passage, students can keep their homework on________.A.WeChat | B.QQ | C.e-mail | D.blog |
A.strange | B.boring | C.interesting | D.unnecessary |
A.talk with teachers face to face |
B.spend too much time on computers |
C.not like the new way of handing in homework |
D.find the QR codes too difficult to use |
A.Teachers needn’t check homework any more. |
B.Students needn’t hand in homework any more. |
C.Using QR codes makes checking homework easier. |
D.Some parents are worried about their children. |