Unsurprisingly, people who are very busy also tend to be very successful and knowledgeable, so it’s in your interest to befriend with them. But how do you talk to such busy people in order to make friends with them?
Remember that even busy people are social creatures. That people are busy doesn’t mean they don’t want to chat with others or they don’t enjoy it.
Spend more time in their field. When dealing with busy people, since their time is in high demand, your favorite topics take a slight backseat to theirs. It usually makes sense to make sure they find the topics you talk about meaningful.
Get to the point.
| A．Don’t try to prove yourself. |
| B．Don’t hesitate to change your plans. |
| C．They just don’t have that much time for it. |
| D．It’s comfortable for them to chat with people who they like. |
| E．Mostly, talking to busy people is the same as talking to any others. |
| F．Once you’ve found a topic they enjoy talking about, you should explore that topic. |
| G．Busy people have little patience for communicators who beat around the bush. |
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【推荐1】How to Study at Home Effectively
Studying at home is comfortable and relaxing.
Get a good night’s sleep
Students of all ages should get at least eight hours of sleep every night.
Study at the right time
Every student has his/her own daily highs and lows.
Whether it’s the kitchen table or the desk in your bedroom, it is necessary to create a fixed study area. Try to reserve (保留) your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it. Studying in bed can make you feel sleepy. And keep your fixed study space organized so you can put more time into studying instead of looking for a pen or other things.
Create a timetable
Creating a timetable helps to organize your time.
| A．Have a fixed study area |
| B．Your time may be wasted |
| C．And you can study at home with the help of Internet |
| D．However, it can be difficult to study at home effectively |
| E．It is especially useful when you have different subjects to study |
| F．Some people are night owls (夜猫子) while others prefer the morning |
| G．It can ensure the brain is refreshed and ready to process all of the information during the day |
【推荐2】Are you planning to eat out tonight or are you going to stay in to save the pennies (省钱)? A meal out at a good restaurant or even a pizzeria can cost you a small fortune, so cooking for yourself makes financial sense. But with the rise in food prices, it’s important to be a wise shopper to keep your food bill in check.
These days our supermarket shelves are packed with tempting food items, from the daily staples, like bread and milk, to the exotic, like mangoes and kiwifruits (猕猴桃). There’s also the option of buying ready meals — convenient food that comes at a price. However, if you’re feeling hard up (拮据), there are things you can do to make the money you spend on food go further.
According to the BBC Food website, it’s all about changing your habits. It claims that cooking fulfilling and tasty meals on a budget is easy. It suggests a number of “tricks” such as using cheaper cuts of meat, “choose small amounts of meat with less expensive proteins” and “transform small quantities of leftovers into a heavy meal”.
A favorite entertainment of mine to help when money is tight is to stock up on items that are on special offer-such as BOGOF deals(Buy one, get one free).However, this is more of a problem when it comes to perishable (易腐烂的)items like fresh fruit and vegetables. In the UK, about 39% of household food waste is fruit and veg. So it’s a good idea not to stock up on too much of these things. Store them carefully and make the most of them in all your recipes.
Food waste is a big problem generally, so shopping carefully can also reduce the amount we throw away. And in Edinburgh in Scotland, it’s possible to reduce waste and not break the bank by visiting a recycled food shop, which has been set up to prevent extra food from shops ending up in the bins (垃圾桶).
Of course, the biggest thing you can do to help your cash flow is to cut back on take-away coffees and lunches.
Cooking your own meals is usually healthier for you and your finances.
1. According to the author, which of the following ways cost the least money?| A．To have meals at a good restaurant. | B．To cook meals for yourself at home. |
| C．To buy exotic fruit and vegetables. | D．To buy ready meals or convenient food. |
| A．He chooses small amounts of meat with expensive proteins. |
| B．He transforms large quantities of leftovers into a heavy meal. |
| C．He stocks up on items of special offer -such as BOGOF deals. |
| D．He makes all the perishable fruit and vegetables in all his recipes. |
| A．They often visits recycled food shops. |
| B．They store most of their food carefully. |
| C．They buy take-away coffees and lunches. |
| D．They only throw away the perishable food. |
| A．Ways to Cook Tasty Meals at Home | B．Ways to Cut Daily Expenses on Meals |
| C．Ways to Buy Food in the Supermarket | D．Ways to Store Fresh Fruit and Vegetables |
【推荐3】How to Get Ready for the First Day of High School
Whether you’re a wide-eyed freshman or an experienced senior, the first day of school can be exciting.
Purchase school supplies.
Set your clothes aside before bed. Go through your closet and pull out what you’re going to wear.
Figure out your lunch plans. If you need to pay for lunch, get your money the night before. Pack your lunch and keep it in the fridge before you go to bed if your school wants you to bring your own.
| A．Pack your backpack. |
| B．If you’re packing your own lunch, keep it simple. |
| C．Get plenty of notebooks, pens, and pencils for school. |
| D．Pick something that reflects your personality and sense of style. |
| E．If your school offers free lunches for students, double-check to make sure. |
| F．If your school has a set uniform, pull it out and set it aside for the morning. |
| G．It’s a chance to see old friends, make new friends, and get a fresh start of study. |
