How to find time for yourself? Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work, school, and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that necessary time you need to slow down, and enjoy life.
Arrive early.
Buy tickets in advance. Sports, theater, concerts, or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later.
Evenings with yourself.
| A．Join a group. |
| B．Walk to work. |
| C．Take an education class. |
| D．Try to save certain weeknights just for you. |
| E．If you want more time for yourself, you can get it. |
| F．Any appointment that you have, plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. |
| G．Having the tickets already in your hand will force you to make it happen! |
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【推荐1】What is happiness? Maybe you often forget it.Here are some happiness habits you always forget.
You forget to breathe consciously (有意识地).Most yoga courses today talk about meditation (冥想).
You forget to smile at people around you.Smiling is not just a happiness supporter for you but for others.In fact, the more you smile at people, the more they are eager to help you.
You forget to say thank you.
You forget to taste your experiences.Do you always hurry with what you are doing?
| A．You forget to stretch (伸展) like a cat. |
| B．You forget to stay quiet for a while. |
| C．And they all share the same basic instruction: breathe. |
| D．Do you always feel that you’re running out of time or money? |
| E．Saying thank you is not just about appreciating someone who did you a favor. |
| F．Have you ever paid more attention to your study? |
| G．That’s because smiling breaks the ice between strangers. |
【推荐2】We’re faced with so many decisions that it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances and one particularly effective technique is critical thinking. There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking.
●Develop your question.
●Gather your information. There’s lots of it out there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s relevant. Information gathering helps you weigh different options.
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●Explore other points of view.
| A．Consider the decision |
| B．Apply the information |
| C．In other words, know what you desire for |
| D．You may disagree with everything that others say |
| E．It moves you closer to a decision that meets your goal |
| F．Every day, a sea of decisions are possible to lie before us |
| G．Below, Samantha explains four tips to improve your critical thinking |
【推荐3】Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season with Pets
Taking a nap is a great way to refresh during the holidays, and a nap with your dog or cat (or both) is an excellent bonding opportunity.
Holiday time is here. The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, the wrapping...
In the season’s craziness, our furry family members tend to get ignored or over-stimulated (过度刺激的).
● Rest time.
If your pet seems stressed, have a safe place for him away from activity. Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food, water, and their litter box.
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Many Christmas tree farms welcome pets on a leash (皮带). Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the season’s most honored traditions—picking out the perfect tree. Just be sure to call the farm first to confirm that pets are welcome ... and you have a new annual tradition.
● Go have a catch.
Give your pup a good run and wear him out ahead of when company visits.
| A．Keep pets on a leash. |
| B．Dogs love playing catch. |
| C．Dogs might also need one. |
| D．But where do our pets fit in? |
| E．Pick out the family Christmas tree. |
| F．As a result, pets can experience restlessness and anxiety. |
| G．Many pets would love to be included in some of the activities. |
【推荐1】Training for your future
Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program or a local day camp, summer programs for teens are a great opportunity to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends outside of the classroom.
World Scholars AcademyWorld Scholars Academy offers elite summer computer science courses for ages 12-18 designed and taught by world-leading software engineering scholars. Explore your future career path and accelerate your success with high-level instruction in coding and computer science led by the world’s most accomplished educators.
Cost: $ 1,800 Provided by: college Session length: two weeks
HollinsummerHollinsummer is a summer program for young women with interests in creative writing, social justice, theater, or riding. Designed for passionate, talented high school girls, Hollinsummer brings together students from across the country for an exciting week of learning on one of Virginia’s most beautiful campuses.
Cost: $1,500 Provided by: college Session length: one week
ArtsBridge SummerSing, dance and act your heart out for two incredible weeks. These programs provide specialized guidance on what it takes to be a theater artist, from acting to song and dance with an eye on college admission in the performing arts.
Cost: $3,000 Provided by: independent provider Session length: two weeks
Future StarsThe baseball camp is designed for campers of all skill levels. Campers are grouped according to their age and skill. They are able to improve their level of play and raise their confidence on the field in a fun, team-oriented environment.
Cost: $ 1,499 Provided by: independent provider Session length: one week
1. Which is most suitable for students who love computer science?| A．World Scholars Academy. | B．Hollinsummer. |
| C．ArtsBridge Summer. | D．Future Stars. |
| A．It is the cheapest summer program. |
| B．Only female can participate in this program. |
| C．It is the only one-week summer program of all. |
| D．Participants are required to have basic writing skills. |
| A．Both have specialized courses on theater. |
| B．Both promote individualism over teamwork. |
| C．Both are organized by independent providers. |
| D．Both group campers based on their age and skill. |
| Name：Susan Lane Age：22 Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010. Cost：$7,000 Organization：AFS Experience：“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.” |
| Name：Sara Small Age：23 Place：Crivitz, Germany, 2011. Cost：$8,000 Organization：EF Foundation Experience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
| Name：David Links Age：16 Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 2012 Cost：$6,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
| Name：Tom Jennings Age：21 Place：Conflans, France, 2012. Cost：$7,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.” |
| Name：Linda Marks Age：19 Place：Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2012. Cost：$3,500 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
| A．from $6,000 to $8,000 | B．no more than $7,000 |
| C．anything from $3,500 | D．from $3,500 to $8,000 |
| A．Susan Lane and Sara Small | B．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks |
| C．Linda Marks and David Links | D．Susan Lane and Tom Jennings |
| A．selfish and defensive | B．determined and independent |
| C．independent and adaptable | D．defensive and determined |
【推荐3】New South Wales residents can sign up for a library card online and access a wide range of e-resources and e-books — and it’s free to join. You will receive your library card number via email (next business day). We will then send the card to you at a later date.
For everyone else, as online resources and collection items are only available to you within the library, you can only access them in the library.
With a library card you can:
•Request books and other collection material to use in the library.
•Borrow some of the library’s books and other collection material through other libraries. Speak to your public, academic or work library about requesting an inter-library loan.
•Print, scan and photocopy.
•Use library computers.
•Book a study room.
Update your library card:
•Update your email address, phone number and password.
•Reset a forgotten password.
•Ask a librarian to update your card or to update your address.
Need to use special collection material?
You will need a special collection card to request and use original material and rare printed material such as maps and pictures. Visit the library to get a special collection card. You will need to show two forms of identification that together have your:
•current address
•photo
•signature
Also you need to be over 18 years of age to get a special collection card.
1. How can New South Wales residents get a library card?| A．Use a self-service machine. | B．Buy it in the library. |
| C．Sign up for it online. | D．Send in an application. |
| A．Get an online account to use at home. | B．Borrow books from other libraries. |
| C．Download whatever you want. | D．Join in book discussion groups. |
| A．Pay some money for them. | B．Sign your name when using them. |
| C．Fill in a form of identification. | D．Get a special collection card. |
