I moved from America to Italy 14 years ago and I have learned a lot along the way. Here are several money-saving tricks I have picked up from living in Italy — most of which can apply to wherever you live too!
Buy fewer groceries at a time.
Italians tend to buy more fresh food — and buy it in smaller quantities. We have just what we know we’ll consume in a few days, before anything has a chance to spoil and go to waste.
Eat seasonally.
I love strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon, but in Italy, I can only get them in the summer, when they’re ripe. Out of season, these fruits would have to be imported.
Cook more meals at home.
I live in a small town where we have no fast-food restaurants other than a pizzaria that does carry-out. OK! Not only do we save money on expensive restaurant meals, but we get more quality family time by cooking, eating and cleaning up together.
Yes, bigger cities have more options for fast food, delivery and carryout.
| A．Of course, it takes a little more meal planning. |
| B．We also end up having healthier meals. |
| C．Another way Italians save is by growing their own produce. |
| D．It takes a long time to transport goods from foreign countries. |
| E．McDonald’s plans to open 200 new restaurants and hire 12000 staff in Italy by 2025. |
| F．They’d be a lot more expensive, of lesser quality and quite possibly grow n in an industrial greenhouse. |
| G．But even where the community is less closely connected, cooking and sharing meals with family and friends is still a big part of the social structure in Italy. |
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Studying abroad can be a great opportunity to meet new people and to expose yourself to an unfamiliar and exciting culture. By challenging yourself to try a new culture, you can make a huge impact on the way you see the world,
Write out a travel budget.
Find a job that you can perform remotely.
See if you can find a job before you go abroad to ensure a constant flow of income. Consider a job as a writer or travel blogger. See if you can find a job that lets you explore the country you're staying in, like by becoming a photographer.
Cook meals at home.
If you are staying with a host family, try to eat as many meals as you can with them.
If you are fluent in the language of the country you're staying in. think about teaching local students your native language. Not only does this let you engage with local students, but it allows you to gain an even deeper understanding the language you'll hear around you during your overseas experience
| A．Look for a part-time job. |
| B．Get a job working as a language teacher. |
| C．Although it may be greats it is often a costly experience. |
| D．Make sure every day you stay healthy while living abroad |
| E．Create a budget for your time abroad to avoid overspending. |
| F．There are jobs specifically intended for employees working abroad. |
| G．It not only cuts down on costs but spends quality time with your hosts. |
【推荐2】FOUR Things You Can Do To Improve Your Photography
Photography is an art form that just gets better and better as technology improves.
Start a daily practice and set up unique challenges
One of the best things I did was setting up a daily practice.
Shoot in Manual mode
When I first started my business, I photographed in Auto mode. But once gave myself the permission to fail, learn, and try Manual mode, I never looked back. Manual mode is more than just a button on your camera. It is a chance for you to really understand how exposure works by controlling the elements such as shutter speed, f-stop, and ISO.
There are many different ways to add a little creativity to your photography. Using double or triple exposures, shooting through elements, or even plying with shutter speed can be a way to be different. All these techniques help you break up the dullness of your own work.
Learn about light in different situations
As a photographer, you need to not only see light but also need to learn the art of reading light: the type of light, the quality of light, and also how the light will affect your final image. For the first few years of my business. I had a very limited knowledge of light.
| A．Take time to connect with your subject. |
| B．Try creative shooting in your photography. |
| C．I hope these simple tips help you get confident in your photography. |
| D．Oftentimes, we are our biggest critic and try to wait for the most prefect chance. |
| E．The more you play around with these elements, the more you will learn about your own style of photography. |
| F．But living in Chicago, our summers are quite short, and fall is usually a mix of rain, thunderstorms and more rain. |
| G．There are lots of simple and easy ways for you to improve your photography. |
【推荐3】When you’re depressed (抑郁的), it often feels like nothing in the world can make you feel better.
★Be active
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Feeling embarrassed or self-hating over your depression will only increase your symptoms. It also discourages you from seeking help. It’s important to have sympathy for yourself at those difficult times.
★Seek professional help
Talking is a powerful way of beating your depression. If you feel bad, don’t let anyone tell you it’s no big deal or that you’ll just get it over. There is nothing shameful about recognizing you have a problem that you alone cannot solve and seeking the help of an expert. Asking for help is a brave act.
| A．Don’t punish yourself for feeling bad |
| B．Put yourself in a social atmosphere to lift your spirits |
| C．Be curious, open, accepting and loving toward yourself |
| D．Depression will drop your energy levels and make you passive |
| E．However, depression is a common and highly treatable disorder |
| F．Speaking to an expert is a healthy, productive and beneficial attempt |
| G．Anything that makes you laugh can help convince your brain you are happy |
【推荐1】Summer vacation is over. How many of you have burned the midnight oil to finish your homework over the last few days?
It can be hard to be this responsible. A lot of people often put off difficult or big tasks until they absolutely must be done.
I myself am a bit of a procrastinator. But most of the time, I try to finish my work earlier rather than later. It just makes more sense—if I finish my work now, I’ll have more time to relax or work on other projects later. It can be hard to encourage myself to get started sometimes.
Everyone procrastinates from time to time. It’s a natural thing to do.
| A．But once I do, the work gets done quickly and with little stress. |
| B．One reason we procrastinate is that we are trying to do too many things at once. |
| C．Do you do your homework at the last minute before you need to hand it in? |
| D．However, this is usually not a good thing. |
| E．Most of the tasks we procrastinate on seem difficult or big at first. |
| F．They’re called procrastinators(拖延症患者). |
| G．You don’t have to beat yourself up over it. |
【推荐2】By clicking the thumbs up, posting a comment, or sharing a post, people are validating (认可) each other at an increasing rate. This, as well as the need for in-person validation, can create anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and make it addictive to hear praise, acceptance, and acknowledgment in all aspects of life.
To break free from external validation, it’s key to learn to be aware when you are seeking it.
Be mindful. Look carefully at what you are doing.
Do not ask for validation.
Keep in mind that validation is not a bad thing in your life; it is positive without doubt.
| A．Take a social media break. |
| B．Ignore the need for praise and acceptance. |
| C．It’s only problematic when it’s your single focus. |
| D．Track and record improvements, mentally or on paper. |
| E．Problems arise when self-validation is valued too much. |
| F．Instead of seeking validation from others, ask yourself first. |
| G．This self-awareness can lead to growth through internal validation. |
【推荐3】One wet, rainy April afternoon Miss O’ Shay, the principal, sent for Nancy Lee to stop by her office as school closed. Pupils without umbrellas or raincoats crowded in doorways hoping to make it home between showers. Outside the skies were grey. Nancy Lee’s thoughts were suddenly grey, too.
She did not think she had done anything wrong, yet that tight (紧的) little knot came in her throat just the same as she came near Miss O’ Shay’ s door. Perhaps she had banged her locker too often and too hard. Perhaps the note in French she had written to Sallie halfway across the study hall just for fun had never got to Sallie but into Miss O’ Shay’ s hands instead. She knocked on Miss O’ Shay’ s door. That familiarly solid and competent voice said, “Come in.” Miss O’ Shay had a way of making you feel welcome, even if you camo to be punished. “Sit down, Nancy Lee Johnson,” said Miss O’ Shay. “I have something to tell you.” Nancy Leesat down. “But I must ask you to promise not to tell anyone yet.” “I won’ t, Miss O’ Shay,” Nancy Lee said, wondering what on earth the principal had to say to her. “You are about to graduate,” Miss O’ Shay said. “And we shall miss you. You have been an excellent student, Nancy, and you will not be without honors on the senior list, as I am sure you know.” At that point there was a light knock on the door. Miss O’ Shay called out, “Come in,” and Miss Dietrich entered. “May I be part of this, too?” she asked, tall and smiling. “Of course,” Miss O’ Shay said. “I was just telling Nancy Lee what we thought of her. But I hadn’ t got around to giving her the news. Perhaps, Miss Dietrich, you’ d like to tell her yourself.”
Miss Dietrich was always direct. “Nancy Lee,” she said, “your picture has won the Artist Club scholarship.” The brown girl’s eyes widened, her heart jumped, then her throat tightened again. She tried to smile, but instead tears came to her eyes. “Dear Nancy Lee,” Miss O’ Shay said, “we are so happy for you.” The elderly white woman took her hand and shook it warmly while Miss Dietrich smiled with pride.
Nancy Lee must have danced all the way home. She never remembered quite how she got there through the rain. She hoped she had been calm. But certainly she hadn’t stopped to tell anybody her secret on the way. Raindrops, smiles, and tears mingled on her brown face. She hoped her mother hadn’t yet got home and that the house was empty.
1. How did Nancy feel on her way to Miss O’ Shay’s office?| A．Confident. | B．Excited. | C．Uncertain. | D．Scared. |
| A．She was often punished by the principal. |
| B．She would never tell anyone her secret. |
| C．She was Miss Dietrich’ s best student. |
| D．She would try to hide feelings at home. |
| A．A New Star. | B．The Girl. |
| C．The News. | D．A Young Artist. |
