【推荐1】Unplugging (拔插头) is often impossible. A recent survey found that most Americans say they spend too much time on their phones.     1     Fortunately, the answer is yes.

Start with one simple question.

Know that urge (冲动) you get to reach for your phone without realizing it? And then, before you know it, you have been absorbed in the social media for hours?     2     Asking yourself if you really need to do this right now may help you pause, reflect on and resist the temptation (诱惑) to check your device.

Take the “mobile” out of your mobile devices.

    3     Head out for a walk? Turn off your notifications. If you’re feeling brave, try powering down your phone. Making sure it won’t buzz (嗡嗡响) can help you focus on the world around you.

Schedule tiny tech breaks.

Extended vacations from your devices may not be possible. But if you’re trying to spend less time staring at your screens, 10-or 15-minute breaks might be a more practical option.     4     Another trick: Put tech breaks in your calendar. It may feel strange to schedule something like “take a phone-free walk,” but it shouldn’t if it’s a priority.

    5     .

To build a health y relationship with technology, you need to be in control of it and not the other way around. Think about your devices as tools that you decide how to use. Make it work for you, not against you. Whether it’s an email program or your dishwasher, it’s the intention behind how you’re using it that really makes the big difference.

A．Use your phone to do housework.

B．Make the technology work for you.

C．Is it possible for them to stop using phones in their daily life?

D．You might take a quick walk, close your eyes, work on a puzzle or read a book.

E．Is it possible to have a health y relationship with technology while still using it daily?

F．If you want to peacefully coexist with technology, you need to get a handle on that urge.

G．One way to create harmony with your technology is to limit your phone use when you’re on the move.

【推荐2】Starting a new term always feels a little bit like a beginning of a new year.Last year, as a fresher,I felt a little worried at the beginning of each term.That's why, this year, I want to start the term with a positive (积极的)mind.I have collected some ways that can really help improve my confidence.

It has been found that if we want to succeed, we should break our new plan into smaller tasks.It sounds easy, but how do we start? It is a good idea to write down things you will do every evening.Start with the most important task and then focus on smaller tasks that you are sure you will be able to complete.If you are not a fan of a paper to-do list, there are so many fun apps.Sticking to the plan will stop you from doing everything at the last minute.

It is also very important to stay active.Set a goal of 10,000 steps a day or go for a run with a friend.Honestly, you don't even need to go to a gym, because there are different kinds of exercises online.You can even stretch (伸展)for 15 minutes every day.Just choose whatever works for you.Exercise can improve our ability to sleep,reduce stress (压力)and make us healthy.

Before starting the term, think of your goals—not only those towards which you are working, but also those that you've already managed to achieve.Don't feel too anxious, notice your progress and always remember to take a rest.Keep in mind that everything takes time.Take a 10-minute rest between lessons, which can be a conversation with a friend, checking the news, or taking a walk.In short, do something for yourself.

1. How did the author feel when he started a new term last year?

A．Anxious.	B．Curious.
C．Confused.	D．Confident.

2. What should we do to start a new term according to the second paragraph?

A．Keep a diary.

B．Change plans often.

C．Make a to-do list.

D．Focus on what we like.

3. What does the author say about exercise?

A．Online exercises are much better.

B．Taking exercise in a gym is useless.

C．We must spend a lot of time on exercise.

D．It is important to choose exercise that is helpful to us.

4. In which part of a newspaper can we read this text?

A．Relationship.	B．Lifestyle.
C．News.	D．Travel.

【推荐3】I know you probably don't realize it," Booth told her mother, "but you spend the first 20 to 30 minutes of every conversation complaining. " When her mother objected, the two agreed to start keeping a running timer. "When we sit down to talk, I'll bring a notebook," Booth says. "When she starts complaining, she will see me writing, catch herself, then stop. "     1     . But before long, it was clear that Booth's intervention not only helped her mother, it also helped their relationship. So, how do you get a chronic（长期的）complainer to realize the problem for the sake of your health and his?

Change the subject.     2     , some complainers will change their mood. If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell him about an unexpected call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee.

    3     . When a chronic complainer tells you about his latest problem, ask nicely what he has done to improve it.

Summarize the complaint. If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you're listening.     4     .

Be honest. When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short.     5     . Rather than pointing a finger at the other person, focus on the effect it's having on you.

A．Tell the complainer to stop

B．Challenge the person to act

C．Ask the complainer what the problem is

D．You may not be brave and confident like Booth

E．You can simply tell the truth and talk about the topic gently

F．If you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them

G．You can tell him what you have heard to show the main points