Do you always try to leave a good impression on others?
Dress well.
Be on time. If it’s your first meeting, then make sure to arrive on time. Late people come across as inconsiderate, which does not leave a good first impression. And if you keep some-one waiting, the other person may interpret it as a sign that you do not value their time.
Smile. Happy faces are perceived as trustworthy, so smiling could help you make a good first impression. But keep in mind that you should convey a genuine smile.
| A．Be positive. |
| B．Be polite and active. |
| C．Actually, people are quick to form impressions of each other. |
| D．Therefore, the best way to avoid being late is to set off earlier. |
| E．The first thing people judge you on is your physical appearance. |
| F．That’s because fake smiles are easily detected and extremely off-putting. |
| G．Let the other person know as soon as possible if you can not be there. |
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【推荐1】Self-discipline(自律能力) is our ability to control our urges and distractions long enough to achieve our goals.
Avoid Temptation(诱惑). When it comes to self-discipline, it’s best that we stay away from what can take us away from our goal. If we are trying to quit smoking, it’s important to stay away from people who regularly smoke cigarettes.
Reward Good Behavior. Unfortunately, we’re usually better at punishing ourselves for poor behavior than rewarding good behavior. From now on, we need to start giving ourselves praise when we stay on track to meet our goals. And the rewards don’t have to be large or expensive.
We all can benefit from perfecting our self-discipline. Using tips to be disciplined in life will not only help with productivity, it also benefits our overall wellness and ability to connect with others.
| A．Set Realistic Goals |
| B．No matter what our goals are |
| C．Understand Our Weaknesses |
| D．In some cases, rewards can be a break |
| E．Best of all, we don’t have to do it alone |
| F．This way, we’re not tempted to do it with them |
| G．We’ll have an easier time and more energy to realize our goals |
【推荐2】Come to build robots!
Robots are fun to play with, but did you know that they are equally fun to build? Don’t worry, it’s easier than you may think. You don’t have to know lots about electronics or be a genius at engineering to have a go at creating your own robot. There are lots of simple kits (配套原件) and resources available that make it easy to build a robot in your own home, and if you don’t feel confident enough to have a go at home, there are plenty of clubs that offer courses in robot-building for young people.
◇Why to build?
“Creating a robot teaches you in great about how it is put together and how it works, ” says Steve Hubbard, of Robot Fun, which hosts robotics master classes for teens in Suffolk. “As you build and test a robot, you also learn how to fix it when things go wrong, as they always do.” Building and programming a robot is a practical application of science and engineering and a great way of learning how to solve all sorts of problems. You don’t need any special skills. If you can build with Lego or draw a line, you can build and program a robot.
◇How to start?
Matthew Applegate runs the Creative Computing Club in Ipswich, Suffolk. He says, “The Lego Robots kits are amazing. You can use cardboard, glue sticks and string to make a prototype (雏形).” Some kits can be expensive but there are ways to build your robots using things around the house. You can build an arm with cardboard, straws and string, adding it to a low-cost kit.
Building robots is really great. It isn’t easy at first, but when you get better, you will be surprised how much you can do. Come to get your first robot kit and make it whirr into life!
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1. What do you need to build a robot at home?
| A．To know lots about electronics. | B．To put necessary parts together. |
| C．To be a genius at engineering. | D．To have rich experience in playing with robots. |
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| C．tinyurl.com/TW J-resources | D．tinyurl.com/TW J-members |
| A．To encourage teens to learn to solve problems by building robots. |
| B．To explain the advantages of building one’s own robots. |
| C．To analyse the need of teens to build their own robots. |
| D．To advertise a method of building robots with fun. |
Yet, despite these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great. In order to change this, some mistakes should be avoided. A classic one for vacation planners is attempting to maximize value for money by planning trips that have too many components (组成部分)• Perhaps you’re planning a trip to Europe, seven cities in 10 days，and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list Sounds fine in theory, but hopping from one place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness - time to take in our new surroundings, time to be present and absorb our travel experiences. Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic issues such as how to find a good flight deal，how to get from A to B，or which destinations to add or subtract from our journey. These issues may seem important, but our psychological state of mind is far more important.
Actually, vacation happiness is based on the following top rules. First, choose your travel companions wisely, because nothing contributes more significantly to a trip than the right companions. Second，don’t spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to maintain a positive mood. Third, shop wisely, for meaningful experiences provide more long-term happiness than physical possessions.
