【推荐1】It seems that society has placed so much value on the word “humility (谦逊)”, sometimes we’re told to lower ourselves in order to be recognized as a more modest student or employee.

    1    , rather than how society looks at you, according to a US-based business magazine. Here are three ways to start developing a more modest personality.

1. Stop questioning your worth

Being mild-mannered does not contradict recognizing your worth, because you’ll become at peace with your inner self when you accept your own strengths. Humility will then come as a natural consequence.    2    . Worth shouldn’t be measured by what you compete on in society. Rather, it’s your gifts, talents and hard work that prove who you are.

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Be willing to get coffee for a colleague, sweep the floors of your dormitory, or move to a smaller office at work.     4     . In addition, it may potentially inspire ideas for growth beyond your original vision. Accepting more flexibility in your everyday life will also help you move back and forth in the path, without having to worry about “losing yourself” in any difficulty you may come across. You’ll gradually realize that either a step forward or backward won’t affect your value.

3. Accept uncertainty

    5    . Try to appreciate the unknown and regard it as a fresh learning opportunity rather than a nightmare. Just as band Maroon 5 says, “Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. It’s compromise that moves us along.” This may never be easy. But you can meet uncertainty with a sense of curiosity to learn what can be created from it. Furthermore，appreciating the unknown instead of fearing it is also a way to reduce stress.

A．Be eager and flexible

B．Be determined and hard-working

C．Develop a healthier relationship with uncertainty

D．Uncertainty is a double-edged sword in many cases

E．Remember that you are valuable regardless of outside variables

F．This can allow you to interact with the people around you in new ways

G．The true humility，however, is more about the way you relate to yourself and your surroundings

【推荐3】Some people don't wish to waste even a second at work. Looking at a computer screen for a long time can cause stress on one's eyes. Sitting and looking at a television screen for hours can also make the eyes tired.

Bookworms love reading and they will make sure they read much more than their bodies can deal with. The strong wish to finish a book may result in fast reading，without taking breaks, which can lead to tired eyes. Reading for a long time in weak light can also cause tired eyes.

More salt-based junk food like burgers，pizzas, etc. and less water also play a role in causing tired eyes. The junk food is a reason for tired eyes for it hasn't enough vitamins（维生素）.

Less sleep causes the eyes to become heavy. Dark circles also develop if one doesn't get enough sleep over a period of time.

If not treated in time，the condition can become worse. Here are some ways to relieve（减轻）a tired eye condition.

Every hour during your day at work, spend a minute relaxing your eyes. Look away from your computer screen and roll your eyes in all directions. Try and blink（眨眼）more often. Look around the room or close your eyes for a minute if you want and then work again. Following these every hour will help relieve the stress on your eyes，and you won't feel so tired after work.

Tea helps relieve tired eyes. Make a cup of hot black tea and pour it into a glass. Hold the glass close to your eyes，so that the vapors from the tea reach your eyes. This will also make you feel fresh.

If your eyes feel very tired at work, go to the washroom and wash your face with cool tap water. The cold water will help relieve the tired feeling. Do this every hour during work and your eyes will feel good.

1. How many factors will cause the tiredness of one's eyes according to the passage?

A．6	B．4
C．8	D．10

2. In the last paragraph, what method does the author suggest to relieve your eyes?

A．A physical approach.	B．A medicine treatment.
C．An operation.	D．An exercise method.

3. What's the purpose of the passage？

A．To show the importance of our eyes.

B．To explain the ways of eyes' protection.

C．To help us keep fit.

D．To tell us how to get rid of eyes' tiredness.

4. Where can you possibly see the passage？

A．A poster.	B．A travel guide.
C．A health magazine.	D．An introduction to an eye hospital.

【推荐1】All over the world, mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners. Years ago,children who had good manners were seen everywhere. They kept quiet if grown-ups were talking. Today, well-mannered children have more freedom. Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.

Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia. Some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud “ burp (打嗝) ” after you finish eating. Burping shows that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a loud burp, you are told to say, “Excuse me, please.” In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating together. People show good manners by turning their backs to others while they eat.

What are manners like in an East African town? People try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you.

Suppose you visit a friend in Arabia. You should walk behind the other tents until you come to his tent. If you pass in front of the other tents, you will be asked into each one.People will ask you to eat with them. And it is bad manners if you say no.

Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.

1. What is considered good manners in Mongolia?

A．Trying not to see one’s friends.	B．Walking in front of people’s tents.
C．Giving a loud burp after finishing eating.	D．Turning one’s back to others while eating.

2. What should you do if you see a friend making a call in an East African town?

A．Turn your back to him.	B．Wait until he finishes his call beside him.
C．Go straight to talk to him.	D．Pretend not to see him and go away.

3. Why do people create manners?

A．To show their friendliness.	B．To make their culture interesting.
C．To demonstrate their generosity.	D．To attract others from other places.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Good manners change over time.

B．Good manners are welcome everywhere.

C．Children with good manners make friends easily.

D．Different places have different understanding of good manners.

【推荐2】Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can last for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil.
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency (效率) is the goal, so meetings are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. People avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.
In the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.
In Switzerland
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is important, so arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows(肘部) off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
1. The passage mainly deals with ________.

A．various types of communication

B．the atmosphere in workplace

C．living conditions and standards

D．customs and social manners

2. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A．They regard efficiency as the most important.

B．They dislike face-to-face communication.

C．They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

D．They are used to having a fast-paced and direct talk.

3. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?

A．In Brazil.	B．In Singapore.
C．In the United Arab Emirate.	D．In Switzerland.