Critical thinking means absorbing important information and using that to form a decision or opinion of your own.
One of the most important parts of thinking critically is learning what details matter. We’re exposed to so much information and so many different opinions every day that it’s really easy to get lost in the details.
Knowing which details are the most important is the first part of critical thinking, but it’s pretty useless if you don’t know what types of questions to ask next.
As with anything, if you want to get good at critical thinking, you need to practice it every day.
| A．Critical thinking doesn't end. |
| B．It doesn’t always come naturally to us. |
| C．Critical thinking can’t be learned in school. |
| D．You should question all the provided details. |
| E．One easy way to do this is to keep a journal of some kind. |
| F．After all, thinking critically and asking questions go hand in hand. |
| G．As a result, we need to train ourselves to learn which details matter. |
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【推荐1】How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Colleagues at Work
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It is unprofessional to misbehave towards fellow workers. An employee must behave in an acceptable way in the workplace. Being rude to fellow workers spoils the relationships among employees. Remember that the way you behave says a lot about your education, upbringing and family background.
●Make Your Fellow Workers Feel Important
Show how much you care about them. If they have done something for you, remember to thank them. The good work of employees must be acknowledged and appreciated in front of all. Being jealous doesn’t help, and, in turn, it spoils your relationship with your fellow workers.
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If any of your colleagues is doing something wrong, tell him to his face. It is better to be straighlt-forward than spread unnecessary rumours (谣言) Criticizing and making fun of fellow workers spoil relationships and eventually turn friends into enemies.
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Listen to what your colleagues say. You need to be a little more understanding, meanwhile. Try to avoid unnecessary conflicts in the workplace. Put yourself in your colleague’s shoes before taking any important decisions.
A. Be a Patient Listener
B. Respect Your Colleagues
C. Learn from Your Colleagues
D. Be Honest with Others
【推荐2】Halloween is a great time in the lives of both children and adults. However，even the best Halloween can be ruined by trees filled with toilet paper and egg residues(残渣) that won’t wash off. How can you keep your home safe on Halloween？There are some measures you can take.
Make it known that you’re at home. Pranksters are less likely to play a trick if they know someone is at home. You may want to close the glass on your screen door and open your front door so that you can see everyone moving around outside. This also allows pranksters to see that you’re at home.
Turn on the lights inside your home and outside. Having all the lights on lets pranksters know that you’re not only at home，but you’re awake. If a prankster knows you’re awake，he’ll be more likely to skip your house and head for another one. Even if you need to get in bed early，keep all the lights on except in your bedroom. Pranksters aren’t going to know which room is your bedroom.
Ask the police to patrol the area. It’s a policeman’s job to keep citizens safe，especially on Halloween. In some cities the crime rate can increase fast on October 31.A polite call to your local police station should get you the service you need. Above all，no pranksters are going to throw eggs at your house when the policemen are patrolling the area.
Set up a neighborhood watch. One of the best ways to keep your home safe on Halloween is to get the neighbors involved. No one wants his trees covered with toilet paper. Ask your neighbors to keep their eyes open and to follow the same steps you’ve taken to help keep your home safe. If the entire neighborhood is lit up，pranksters are less likely to stop by
1. The underlined word “Pranksters” in Paragraph 2 probably means those who.| A．like Halloween very much | B．play practical jokes on people |
| C．often commit a crime at night | D．enter one’s house by force |
| A．By moving around outside your house. | B．By closing your front door. |
| C．By turning on inside and outside lights. | D．By staying up and being awake. |
| A．a policeman’s main task is to patrol the area |
| B．the crime rate increases fast in some cities |
| C．you have to pay for a policeman to patrol your area |
| D．the policemen can help a lot with your home safety on Halloween |
| A．neighborhood teamwork | B．keeping homes safe |
| C．being on one’s guard | D．informing everyone of the danger |
【推荐3】When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you focus on something you wish were different, and hear a critical inside voice?
1. Start with Mindful Awareness
Being aware of how you are treating yourself is really the first step.
Then, instead of criticizing yourself, be curious about what you did and the reasons behind it. Remind yourself that you are doing the best with what you have. And pay your attention to the positive side of the situation.
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We all are worthy of love and we need to show loving kindness to ourselves. That might seem awkward at first, but with a little practice, the process will become easier. Soon the positive feeling you receive from self-kindness will provide you with a sense of happiness.
One of the best practices to build up your self-kindness is called “Note to a Dear Friend”. When you are facing a challenge or difficulty, write a note to a friend as if they were facing the same problem.
3. Recognize That You Aren’t Alone
Not one of us lives a perfect life. Everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes.
| A．Practice Kindness |
| B．Show Others Kindness |
| C．It is important to face them |
| D．Simply name your feeling and inside voice |
| E．Write down what you think would help your friend |
| F．When we recognize that, valuable things will happen |
| G．If so, you may have the tendency to criticize yourself |
