Four Ways to Feel Less Busy
“Busy” is a word that everyone can relate to, and you probably feel busy during your week. The good news is that although our lifestyles are so busy, these simple ways can help you feel a little less busy.
◆Stop Saying You’re Busy
Words have amazing power over the way you feel. If you keep telling yourself how busy you are, you will start feeling even busier. Try to stop saying your feeling or situation as “being busy”.
◆Focus on (专注于) One Thing at a Time
Although you might be proud of yourself on doing many tasks at a time, the truth is you’ll get something done faster by focusing on one thing at a time. Dr. Morgenstern talked about the bad influence on your brain if you keep it busy all the time. Dr. Morgenstern said, “In fact, your brain cannot change between tasks quickly, so you lose time.”
◆Do Something Good for Others
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Most people end up wasting time simply by doing the wrong things. It is easy to put off big tasks and do the simplest thing first when you are busy. It’s a good idea to make plans ahead, listing things you need to do, even the smallest of chores, and do them first.
A. Learn to make proper plans.
B. You’ll probably just put them off again.
C. Just simply focus on one thing at a time.
D. It might seem like an idea to waste more time.
E. Try to find another feeling to describe your situation.
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5. How do you make yourself less busy? (回答不多于10个单词)
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【推荐1】What’s the secret of being a great friend? Here are some tips to help you be a nice friend.
Laugh and cry together.
Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes it’s crying that makes you closer together. Don’t be afraid to be yourself with your friends. Share your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the same way. As a result, friends will understand each other better.
Be a thoughtful(体贴的) gift giver.
Gift-giving isn’t just for birthdays or holidays—it can be a fun way of making your friends feel special! But don’t buy expensive presents—be creative(有创造力的)! Making things shows your care, because you put time and thought into your gifts. Make him cookies, write him a poem, or draw something special for him. Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer him up.
Stand up for him.
It’s hard to watch someone laugh at a friend. But don’t just stand there. Do something about it! You can find a creative way to solve the problem to make others look at your friend differently. Other times, you need to show your courage and support him—he needs you. It may be not easy, but it’s what a good friend should do!
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How to Be a Nice Friend | |
Laugh and cry together. | ♦ Both laughing and crying can make friends closer. ♦ |
Be a(n) thoughtful gift giver. | ♦ Give friends gifts which can make them feel special. ♦ You’d better make small gifts by yourself instead of buying ♦ Making things yourself |
Stand up for him. | ♦ If your friends are laughed at, you can find a (n) creative way to help them. ♦ Show your courage and |
Thanks to better health care, most people are living healthier and longer lives. Someone who is born today can expect to live about thirty-five years longer than someone who was born in the nineteenth century. (A) In the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthdays. Here are five rules for a healthy life.
It’s comfortable to sit on the sofa and watch TV. But doctors 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 job requires more physical effort. They often had to walk for miles every day. 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?
It is important to eat food that is fresh and natural, for example, fruit and vegetables. Eating too much of the wrong food will harm your health. （B）快餐是不健康的。You should only have it once in a while.
When we were babies, we slept for much of the night. Teenagers do not need as much sleep as babies, but it is important for you to get about eight hours’ sleep a night. At weekends, you have got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest too.
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 your teacher.
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.
1. 请从文中找出所给句子的同义句：Sitting on the sofa and watching TV are comfortable.
2. 请将文中（A）句翻译成汉语。
3. 请将文中（B）句翻译成英语。
4. 文中划线“it”指代什么?
5. Why is it sometimes difficult to be a teenager?
【推荐3】“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” the old saying goes. Unluckily, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. So it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens find they are unable to copy the looks of their favourite stars. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves.
Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of digital age, social media makes his problem even worse. Your friends may post a “never ending” series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and you will compare yourself to them more easily.
These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly.
Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique(独一无二的). Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are.
You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself—your individuality, your value to others, your achievements—you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
阅读以上信息，用恰当的单词完成下面的表格，每空一词。
| Introduction | Unluckily, teenager often judge a person by his or her appearance. |
| Standards of beauty in the media. Teens may find it Your friends with good looks or sense of fashion. Digital age and social media make it | |
| Ways to solve it | Remind yourself that you are unique. |
| Conclusion | Like a book, your contents are of greater importance than your cover. You will love yourself just the way you are if you begin to know that how special and |
【推荐1】Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai is the youngest ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She has become the voice of girls throughout the world.
Born in Swat Valley in Pakistan in 1997, Malala lived a quiet life until 2009, when the Taliban（塔利班）, an Islamic organization of violence（暴力）took control of her village.
She has spoken at the United Nations, met world leaders and written a book, I Am Malala.
On Oct 10, 2013, the EU awarded Malala their top human rights prize. They said, “She is an icon（符号）of courage for all teenagers who dare to follow their aspirations（愿望).”
| A. However, her actions also put her in danger. B. They stopped girls from getting an education. C. Now she is still calling for education rights for girls. D. And she started to write a blog against the Taliban. |
| A. Dreams of peace | B. A gun shot in Pakistan |
| C. Voice of courage | D. Education rights for girls |
Are you often late for something? Do you want to be a good timekeeper? 1
Being on time means being able to arrive somewhere, finish a task or meet someone at an agreed time. For example, get to your classroom before the lesson begins.
Being late brings trouble, not only to yourself but to people around you. 2
“When I’m late, I feel worried.” says Freddie. “But when I’m on time, I feel more relaxed because I don’t have to run around looking for things.”
3 Finishing a project early gives you enough time to make improvements. Packing your bags the night before a match or performance allows you to feel calmer the next day.
There are lots of reasons why people are always late. Some are not good at managing time; others dislike waiting around. 4 You can be a good timekeeper by meeting a friend on the way to school because this will make you get out of the house earlier. If you don’t like waiting, try arriving early and fill your time with something interesting, such as learning a language.
It’s not easy to form good timekeeping habits. Take small steps can help you feel calmer and more organized.
A. Being on time makes you feel more prepared.B. Good timekeeping is a skill that you’re born with.
C. Anyone can learn to get time back with a few changes.
D. It’s common that lots of people find it hard to be on time.
E. Being late also makes it easy to forget something important.
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5. What else can we do when waiting?
【推荐3】Getting to know England
England is the biggest of the four countries in the United Kingdom. Together with Scotland and Wales, these three countries are the island of Great Britain. When you include Northern Ireland we call it the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Over 50 million people live in England and that’s around 80 percent of the total UK population. It is a multicultural(多种文化的) country where more than 250 languages are spoken in the capital city, London.
Language
The official language of England is English. Many students go to England from other countries to study the language and learn about the culture. Although everyone speaks English, there are many different accents(口音) around the country.
Music
English people love music. In the summer there are music festivals all over the country like those at Glastonbury, or Leeds. Glastonbury is a five-day festival of music, dance, comedy, theatre and circus(马戏团) and around175,000 people go. People listen to all types of music, especially pop and rock. England has produced many international groups and singers like the Beatles, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Adele.
Sport
The most popular sports in England are football, rugby and cricket and most towns have a sports ground where teams can play. English football teams like Manchester United. Chelsea and Liverpool are world-famous. Women’s football is also popular and teams play in leagues and competitions all over the country.
Food
England is a very multicultural country and this has a big influence on the food people eat. Besides traditional English food like fish and chips and roast beef, Chinese and Italian dishes are also popular. Many English people drink several cups of tea every day, usually with milk.
1. Which is bigger, England or Scotland?__________________________________________________________________
2. How many people live in England?
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3. What is the official language of England?
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4. When do English people hold music festivals?
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5. What do English people often eat?
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