【推荐2】There is nothing wrong with being shy.     1     If you want to talk to people more comfortably, you can do it. Here is how.

At home, practice smiling and saying hi while looking at yourself in the mirror.     2     Try to look at them in the eyes, too. Once that becomes a habit, try doing the same with kids you don’t know as well.

Once you are used to smiling and saying hi, it’s time to start a conversation!     3    . What’s your favorite movie? Why did you choose that book for your report? Just be careful not to ask questions that might be harmful.

If you are feeling unsure (不确定的) about a question, ask yourself if you’d feel bad if someone asked you the same question.

When you are shy, it’s easy to worry about what others think of you. In fact, that’s just a thought inside your head, and nobody is watching your every move. So you can change it.

Many shy girls say it’s easier for them to talk to people online. However, using technology to feel safer may make it harder for you to overcome (战胜) your shyness.     5     And put in some face-to-face time with the people in your life.

【推荐2】Do you like fast food? It is cheap, and some of it is very delicious. If you are busy and have no time to cook, a fast food restaurant is a good place to eat, but it is not a healthy one. Eating too much fast food can bring lots of different health problems. It can make you fat, for example. If you still want to go to the cheap fast food restaurants, here are some tips for you to be healthy.

★It is good for you to drink water with your fast food. Put a little lemon (柠檬) into your water.

★You can have a special menu. Eat some vegetables and main dishes without the sauces (调味汁).

★If you want to eat salad, please ask for some olive oil. (橄榄油)

★If you want to eat some fried food, ask the waiters to steam (蒸) it again for you.

In a word, it is important for us to be healthy. Please be careful to eat the fast food.

【推荐3】Thanks to better health care, most people are living healthier and longer lives. Someone who is born today can live about 25 years longer than someone who was born in the 19th century. It’s even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthdays. Here are five rules for a healthy life.

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Sure, it’s comfortable to sit on the sofa and watch TV. But experts(专家) say you should get off the sofa. To keep fit, you have to walk at least 10,000 steps every day. In the past, people’s jobs required more physical effort. When farmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same amount of exercise today as they did in the past?

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It’s important to eat food that is fresh and natural, for example, fruit and vegetables. Fast food is not healthy. You should only have it once in a while. Eating too much of the wrong food will harm your health. The wrong diet means you’ll put on weight, one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.

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When we were babies, we slept for much of the day. Teenagers don’t need as much sleep as babies, but it’s important for you to get about eight hours’ sleep. At weekends, you’ve got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.

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Many people believe that happiness is important for our general health. Sometimes it is not easy to be a teenager because of the difficulties of school, exams or friendships. If you are worried about something, talk to your parents or teachers.

Say no to smoking!

Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it’s so important. Smoking is not cool. It’s dangerous. It harms nearly every part of your body. Think about how your family and friends will feel, and think about what it will do to your health.

【推荐1】Myopia (近视) in China

How do children get myopia?

How many children have myopia?

36.0% of the primary school students              71.6%of the junior high school students

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David is in his school curling（冰壶运动）team in Scotland. He also plays for two other clubs. Let’s listen to his story and learn more about curling.

“I first started playing curling four years ago when I was 10 years old. My father, my brother and sister all curl and I would go and watch them play. I enjoy curling because I like the feeling of playing on real ice. I also like it because it is mentally challenging. In the play, you have to think about how to achieve your goal and how to beat the other team.”

“Sweeping（清扫冰道）is probably the most difficult part of the game. It is very important because this decides the speed of the stone and keeps it straight.”

“Games can go on for three or four hours and I play about three times a week. Some of my friends thought it was funny when I started curling. Then they tried it and now they play it, too.”

“Curling has been a Winter Olympic game since 1998. I would like to play at the Winter Olympics in the future. I would surely recommend（推荐）curling to everyone, because it’s different from other sports.”

【推荐1】There is a lot to think about when you make a travel plan. But don’t worry. This article will show you how to make a good one.

Step l: Decide on your budget (预算)

Before you begin to plan a trip, you need to find out how much money you have to spend on your trip. This will help you decide where you can travel to and for how long.

Step 2: Choose a place

If you want to travel but have no idea where to go, you can look at a map. Circle all the cities you want to visit. Then look at other people’s advice online. Once you have decided where to go, you still need to find out: What will the weather be like? Is it a busy season? What can you see and visit?

Step 3: Book (预订) tickets and hotels

You should book your tickets months earlier. You can download (下载) some travel apps and find out which one sells the cheapest tickets. Usually, you should book hotels a few weeks before your trip. You should think about a hotel’s address, cost and safety before booking.

That’s how you make a good travel plan. When you travel, don’t forget that safety is the most important thing!

【推荐2】Teeth are very important for our health. They will be our good friends. So we should learn to protect (保护) them at a very young age. Here are some tips:

First, we should eat right.

* Don’t eat too much candy or drink too much cola, or our teeth will go bad easily.

* Have more cheese and milk to make teeth strong.

* Eat more vegetables and fruits to help clean teeth.

Second, we should remember these numbers in mind.

* 2/Day   Brush our teeth at least twice a day: in the morning and before bedtime.

* 2-3 Minutes     Brush our teeth at least two to three minutes every time.

* 3 Months     Get a new toothbrush every three months.

* 6 Months     Go to the dentist every six months for a check-up.