Life offers so many lessons, both practical and personal, that you’re never too young to begin learning them. Here are some skills to learn as soon as possible.
Money Management
When you start receiving money of your own. It’s time to start understanding your relationship with money. In a world where you can buy any and every object, the key is to save money by buying only essentials (必需品) and a treat sometimes.
Cooking
One great way to save money is to learn to cook for yourself. Beyond that, cooking at home also helps you control your diet for better health. If you start doing this at an early age, you will not have to depend on your parents too much.
Keeping Promises:
Promises are a matter of honesty and should be made with care. We must learn from an early age that our word must be followed up by action. When it isn’t, others will quickly lose trust in us and not respect us.
Accepting Rejection (拒绝)
Though you must. be careful not to break your word, others’ promises aren’t always kept. Learn about it early, and you won’t be hurt easily. Also, not every job application or desired (渴望的) friendship will work out, so remember that there are more fish in the sea.
LifelongLearning
No matter how old you get, there will always be things beyond your understanding. It’s better to learn to be modest now rather than take a proud fall later in life. Be open to new experiences and keep learning. And it’s never t,oo late to start.
1. How many skills are talked about in the passage?
2. Which two skills can help you save money?
3. If one of your friends breaks his promise to you, will you be angry? Why or why not?
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Teeth are a very important part of our bodies. Good teeth help you eat things like apples. They also help you talk. The healthier your teeth are, the happier you will be.
You can take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing（用牙线清理）them.
But before that, you have to pick a good toothbrush Be sure your toothbrush are soft enough Also, brushes with small heads are better. They can reach every corner of your mouth.
Now it's time to brush. Brushing helps break down plaque（牙菌斑）Plaque is a kind of bad thing that can make small holes in your teeth. Brush your gums at a 45-degree angle（角度）This works well to clean both the teeth and gums.
Learn how to floss your teeth. It gets rid of food in the spaces between your teeth. Your toothbrush can't get there. Move floss between each tooth gently back and forth once a day. It may feel a little difficult at first, but pretty soon You'll be good at it!
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While you prepare for your journey, make sure that you travel with proper medical insurance(保险), in order that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment (治疗). Also, be sure to get an international driver’s licence if you expect to drive yourself while you are travelling abroad.
Buy a guidebook and read about the local culture of the country you will be visiting. Also, try to learn a few basic words and phrases of the local language to enable you to communicate a bit.
Remember that a tourist will attract a lot of attention from people. While most of the local people you meet will be friendly and welcoming, there are always dangers for travelers. Theft(失窃) is the most common one. Leave expensive cameras and valuable jewelry at home. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while traveling, make sure you lock the door of your room from inside.
When you get to your destination(目的地),use official transportation.Always go to bus or taxi stands;don’t accept rides from strangers who offer you a ride .Always carry a city map with you so you can find your way if you get lost.
If you have trouble in communicating, look for students and young people who might speak a foreign language.
A.And finally ,remember to smile.
B.And just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be honest.
C.Leave expensive cameras and valuable jewelry at home.
D.Many travelers feel nervous about going to a new and unfamiliar place.
E.Agree on a price before starting out.
F.You may visit anywhere you like to go at any time.
G.Don’t just expect that everyone will speak your language, or that they will understand English.
【推荐3】Have you heard about“Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into a lonely place for outdoor activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children to do the outdoor activities without their parents. The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. On average, children spend over twenty hours watching TV and playing computer games every week. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important chance to change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to live on their own without adults staying with them. Parents usually care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by them. And this will cause a lot of problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, children will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous situations (形势). Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work as a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
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2. Parents like to see the children
3. How many hours do children watch TV and play computer games every week?
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