【推荐2】Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to succeed.     1     These tips will help you make the most of the four years.

Participation in university programs helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school. At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members.     2     By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you’ll fit best.

To best prepare for your future, growing your professional network is essential. Joining professional student organizations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start. For example, professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings. Remember to be active and interested in your college years.     3    

Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located. Some organizations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country. Neighborhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit from your help.     4     It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.

    5     But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it. If you have time, consider taking different trips, in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends. Gradually, you’ll find your vision broadened and life enriched.

【推荐3】Before Mr. Jenkins taught me, science had simply been a subject full of strange words to me.     1    ! I found it all so boring and difficult.     2    . He used to explain things which seemed difficult with lots of practical examples and in simple language. One day, he took us outside, and we built a rocket! I remember that he let me pour some fuel into the rocket, and then another student lit a match to set it off.     3    .

I know that I wasn’t a willing student, but I wasn’t slow to learn new things.     4    . Mr. Jenkins made me feel that I had my own strengths. I was interested in the study of the stars and planets and he asked me to give a presentation to the class.     5    ! Often when I’m preparing a programme, I think about how Mr. Jenkins would have done it.

【推荐3】“What will you do if a person you don’t know wants to give you a ride?” I asked my children. “What if he says Mom is hurt, and you have to come to the hospital with him?” I knew they pretended to listen to me, because I interrupted their TV time.

Here I also want to ask some parents, “Have you ever told your children how to protect themselves?” If you haven’t, I would like to give you four words to help you teach your children how to protect themselves.

No! If a stranger walks to the children, they should keep their distance from the stranger. If the stranger keeps walking to them in a terrible manner, they should run quickly and shout “No!” as loudly as possible.

Go! If the shout does not change the situation, they should run as quickly as possible to a safe place. It is helpful for children to know some safe places such as schools, restaurants and gas stations.

Yell! It means that the children should shout loudly. They can yell out, “Stranger!”

Call! Once they get to a safe place, they should call their parents, teachers or other persons they trust.