【推荐2】Imagine you are doing your homework. But then you feel the need to check your phone. You return to your studies, only to look again at your phone a short time later. This process, when repeated many times, could reduce your ability to learn new material. It is what you might call a bad habit.    1    How can you break the bad habit of repeatedly checking your phone?

    2    Switch on your phone’s Do Not Disturb mode or turn it off. Moving your phone to a place that is more difficult to reach is also a wise choice. As the saying goes: “out of sight, out of mind.” You can keep your attention focused without the disturbance of your phone.

Make a habit agreement. All too often, it’s hard for you to resist the feeling of instant satisfaction by checking your phone constantly. Therefore, making a habit agreement with your family or friends could provide supervision (监督) and support.    3    You can also promise to pay that person every time you look at the device while you are studying.

Reward yourself. You can give yourself a reward for not looking at your phone, reading a good book, listening to a song you like or just having a good snack.    4    

Hopefully these tips can give you a good start.    5    But with patience, and repetition, you can do it.

A．Silence it.

B．Break it down.

C．Habit changes take time.

D．Habit changes bring benefits.

E．Rewards can build habit associations in memory.

F．You can ask a family member to watch your behavior.

G．A bad habit is a repeated action that has a negative effect on you.

【推荐3】Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular right now. They allow homeowners to cook outside when the weather is great. Also, adding an outdoor kitchen can increase the value of the home for those who may be planning to sell it in the near future. When it comes to adding a new outdoor kitchen, the right planning is important.

The layout of the kitchen is important to consider. There are different ideas on how to set up a kitchen, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. Many people prefer the kitchen triangle method, which makes it easy to move around the kitchen while cooking. Others, however, prefer to divide the kitchen into parts. This is perfect when there may be many people in the kitchen or the kitchen is too small for the kitchen triangle to be effective. No matter what method is used for the layout, pay attention to how much room there is to move around and how easy it is to reach all of the appliances.

When designing the outdoor kitchen, pay attention to the amount of storage space. Storage may be needed for dishes, drinking cups, extra drinks, shelf-stable foods and a lot more. Think about everything that needs to be outside to prevent running back and forth between the kitchen inside and the one outside, then consider how much space is needed for storage. Everything doesn’t have to fit in the kitchen itself, but should at least be stored where it can be easily accessed while outside in the kitchen.

The cost of an outdoor kitchen can quickly add up once everything desired is included, so it’s important to set a budget. It also may be possible to spend a little more on the things that are more important and look into savings for things that may not be as important. Once the budget is set and the design is planned out, it’s time to work with an expert to start creating the perfect outdoor kitchen.

1. Why do many people prefer the kitchen triangle method?

A．It can make moving around easy.	B．It can hold more people in the kitchen.
C．It can increase the value of the house.	D．It can make the kitchen more attractive.

2. What should be considered about the design of the storage space?

A．How to use it properly.	B．How to avoid running in and out.
C．How often it will be used.	D．How to keep it clean and tidy.

3. How can the kitchen design be finished within budget?

A．By buying cheap materials.	B．By turning to an expert for help.
C．By spending money wisely.	D．By ignoring unimportant things.

4. What is the suitable title for this text?

A．How to Enlarge Storage Space of an Outside Kitchen?

B．What to Do to Design the Layout of the Kitchen?

C．How to Set a Budget for the Outside Kitchen?

D．What to Know to Create an Outside Kitchen?

【推荐1】Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes From The Harms of Digital Devices

Most people spend a large amount of time in front of digital devices without protective glasses. Unfortunately, they are simply unaware of the harmful effects that these digital devices have on the eyes.     1    

1. Exercise your eyes

If you keep your eyes glued to a digital device without blinking or flexing them a bit, they will get accustomed to that device distance.     2     You should try to move your eyes around more, changing their position or flexing them every 20 minutes or less.

2. Adjust your screen lighting

    3     If you are in a brightly lit room, you will need to increase your screen’s brightness setting. If you are working in a dim room, you will need to decrease your screen’s light settings.

3.     4    

Your doctor may recommend you use specialized glasses to reduce glare and eyestrain from your digital device. These glasses will help protect your eyes from harmful glare whenever you use them. Keep in mind that reading glasses don’t protect your eyes from this glare.

Never let an eye problem be a hindrance to your work or fun if you are a regular user of digital devices.     5    

A．Expose your eyes to the daylight

B．Ask your doctor to recommend specialized glasses

C．Your screen lights should be adjusted in relation to your environment.

D．You will experience problems when trying to focus on anything farther or closer to the device.

E．Optometrists (验光师) recommend that you sit at least an arm’s length away from your digital screen.

F．By following the above tips, you will help protect your eyes from the problems brought about by digital devices.

G．Below are some easy tips that you can incorporate (使并入) into your daily routine without throwing away your digital devices.

【推荐2】How to go to bed earlier

It can often feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t get enough of sleep to wake up feeling refreshed. What can you do about it?    1    ! Try the following ways, so nothing sands between you and your bed each night.

Pamper (娇宠) yourself

    2    . Think: cozy pajamas (睡衣) that you can’t wait to put on a night and a luxurious (豪华的) sheet set that makes your bedroom feel like a five-star hotel.

Program your thermostat (自动调温器)

    3    . And your body temperature naturally declines as you prepare for sleep. So if you keep your thermostat higher during the day, setting a smart thermostat to drop the temperature of the house at a certain time each night can help to remind your body when it’s bedtime.

Listen to relaxing music

Babies aren't the only ones who can benefit from a good lullaby (催眠曲).     4    . Download a sleepy-time playlist to your phone, and then let it do is thing.

    5    

Yes, a real, made-of-paper book. While you can get just about any reading material on electronic devices like smart phones these days, the blue light they give out can keep you up at night. If you just can’t go back to turning pages, consider an e-reader that doesn't have a bright screen, like a basic Kindle.

A．See a film

B．Take a book to bed

C．However, it is often easier said than done

D．You sleep best when the temperature is cool

E．Soft music can help adults relax and fall sleep faster

F．The answer is as simple as the advice your mother always gives you: Get to bed

G．One way to motivate yourself to go to bed is to give yourself something to look forward to

【推荐3】Risks of Overtraining

Getting in shape and training for an event such as a marathon requires long-lasting and intense physical commitment.    1     But the truth is, sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.

Specifically, overtraining is a set of signs that occur when your body is not able to recover sufficiently before going into your next workout.     2    People tend to ignore them. Over time, the cycle of starting the next training session before allowing recovery causes breakdown of the very parts of the body that you work so hard to build up.

The structures and systems of your body adapt to the demands you have placed on them before the rest time. If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability, it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way.     3    

Two main factors are necessary in recovery: nutrition. and rest. Good nutrition, including water and protein intake, is extremely important, especially within 40 minutes of your workout.     4    Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time. especially sleep, to strengthen.

One of the best ways to prevent overtraining is to focus on your morning resting heart rate.     5    Generally, you will detect an increase in your heart rate before the other signs show up. Tracking it in a log can be a great way to monitor your recovery.

A．It's easy to measure and track.

B．Allowing time for recovery is also essential.

C．The problem is that they show up very gradually.

D．Below are the signs and symptoms of overtraining.

E．Listening to your body will assure you of your fitness goals.

F．If far beyond, it'll take longer to adapt and may cause injury.

G．We generally assume regular intense exercise good for our health.