【推荐1】How to deal with negativity

It can sometimes feel like we’re surrounded by negative people and opinions. Whether it is on social media the people we meet or in political discourse, things can often seem overwhelming and depressing.     1    .

But is there a more constructive, compassionate way of dealing with these kinds of people? Here are a few suggestions.

Don’t be a receiver, and always be honest. First, when it comes to dealing with negative people, it’s essential that you make it very clear what you are prepared to put up with.     2     No one has the right to force themselves on your life to that extent, so make sure they understand that.     3    . It’s always important to be honest with people when their negativity is unfounded or seems habitual.

    4     Why is the negative person you’re dealing with so negative? It’s almost certain that whatever it is they are feeling, you will have also felt it yourself too, at one time or another. Compassion should be a practice, in the sense of something done regularly. But I know it’s not always easy either — being compassionate with difficult people is also a skill that needs to be practiced for us to get better at it.

Open your heart to them. When we approach other people from a position of love or caring interest, it is surprising how often they then respond to us in the same way. Someone who is going through a hard time, or who has become habitually negative in their outlook, still has the capacity to show love and care for others.     5     It is always the best foundation to build a more positive relationship on, if you can.

A．Practice sympathy.

B．Don’t be judgmental.

C．So make sure that this is the ground you meet them on.

D．And we all know that dealing with negativity can be exhausting too.

E．Equally don’t just try to cover them with positivity either.

F．So ignore them and move on with our lives despite them.

G．Never allow yourself to simply take everything in.

【推荐2】Have you ever argued with a friend, and said or done something you regretted? Sometimes it can be hard to put things right, especially when feelings have been hurt. Knowing how to apologise can help you become friends again and to understand why you fell out in the first place.

We argue for all kinds of reasons. You might think your football team is fantastic but your friend disagrees; or maybe your sister is being really annoying. Sometimes, especially if you’re angry, things can spiral out of control and you’ll say or do something you regret. Arguing and disagreeing with others occasionally is normal — we all do it — but it’s important to resolve your differences afterwards so bad feelings don’t get worse. This is where an apology can help.

We all make mistakes, and apologising is a way of admitting we’ve got something wrong and will try not to do it again. Dr. Jennifer Thomas, a psychologist and author, believes an apology needs to show the other person that we’re genuinely (真诚地) sorry, we accept responsibility for our actions and we want their forgiveness.

Sometimes another person may pressure you into taking the blame when it’s not your fault. If you feel this is happening, try talking about why you argued in the first place and explain how it made you feel. If you still can’t agree, you could ask a parent or teacher to help you resolve the problem.

Sorry on its own might not always be enough, so try to ask the other person how they felt while you were arguing. Explain your side too, and make it clear you’ll try not to repeat the same mistake again. A genuine apology isn’t a magic wand (魔杖); it may take some time for someone to understand and forgive. Even after you’ve said sorry, you could still feel bad but you can feel good about trying to fix things and promising yourself to do better next time.

1. Why is it important to resolve differences after an argument?

A．To ensure that bad feelings worsen over time.	B．To maintain relationship and prevent damage.
C．To avoid taking responsibility for one’s action.	D．To establish leading power over one’s friends.

2. What does the underlined word “spiral” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Stop.

B．Decrease.

C．Increase.

D．Win.

3. Which of the following situation can happen after a genuine apology?

A．Both parties will forget the argument.	B．Forgiveness could take quite a while.
C．The person apologizing can calm down.	D．Relationships will improve immediately.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Power of Apologies	B．The Causes of Arguments
C．The Significance of Forgiveness	D．The Benefits of Communication

【推荐3】How to keep fit

Nowadays, with the high pace of modern life, more and more people are in the state of sub-health (亚健康). A healthy body is very important to every one of us. The steps to good health aren’t complex. Here are some suggested ways.    1    

• Form good healthy habits. Better your healthy lifestyle by adopting a variety of healthy habits, including getting enough sleep. Sleep is one of the most important bodily functions to make cells healthy again.    2    Do your best to manage stress through healthy activities. Cutting down on alcohol use, quitting tobacco, and staying connected to friends and family members can also keep you healthier.

• Do exercise. I don’t know whether you discover that most of the ancient people are healthy.    3    It is approximately equal to doing exercise every day. If people want to be healthy, they had better do exercise frequently. As for what kind of exercise you should take, I would say just depending on yourselves. If you are a busy person and have no special time allocated to do these things, there are still some ways useful to keep fit. The easiest way is to walk to your office instead of taking a bus.

•    4    people in the modern society have many choices to pick food. What people pick the most is meat and high caloric (热量的) food. Those foods can easily make people get fat.    5    Therefore, keeping a good diet is necessary, which means eating more fruits and vegetables in the meat world. However, this doesn’t mean you have to completely give up your favorite foods. A healthy diet is all about balance.

A．Keep a good diet.

B．And then the health problem comes.

C．Realize the importance of keeping fit.

D．You should get at least six hours of sleep a night.

E．If you try, a life of good quality will be the reward.

F．The reason is that they have to do labor work every day.

G．It is said that keeping a good mood will lead to a good body.