【推荐2】1 Ring, ring, ring, the alarm bell sounds. It’s school time again! After a long, relaxing and comfortable winter holiday, are you ready for the new semester? Whether you feel excited to see your classmates or maybe a little nervous about the coming schoolwork, heading back to school is a time of transition (过渡). How can we adjust to (适应) the new semester? Here are some ways to make the transition from holiday to school a little easier.

2 It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous on the first day of school. Getting back to the school routine (常规) and adjusting to new workloads  (工作量) takes some time after a long winter break. So how can we deal with being nervous? Just think about your first day in previous (以前的) years. Everything will go well once you get into the routine. Just relax and be patient.

3 If you went to bed and got up late during the holiday, you will have to change your body clock back to normal. Go to bed earlier the week before classes start. This way, you won’t be tired after the first few days of school. Also, having some warm-ups before school time is helpful. Doing exercise or making plans for the following week are some other good ideas.

4 It makes you feel organized (有条理的) if you are prepared and have all the supplies you need. It is better to pack your schoolbag the night before school starts.

5 What about wearing something you like? Maybe you got a new schoolbag during the holiday, or new sneakers (橡皮底帆布鞋) that can put a spring in your step. If you wear a school uniform, you can wear your favorite watch or a new hair band to show your personal style.

【推荐3】Loneliness is an unpleasant feeling. It doesn’t have anything to do with the number of friends you have or your relationship (关系) with others. Everyone experiences loneliness sometimes. But it is never pleasant. Being lonely can have a huge influence on your health.     1    .   

Get a pet.

Animals provide social support and company (陪伴), especially dogs.     2    . The pets are very lovely. It’s meaningful to win the trust and love of them. They love you no matter who you are.

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It’s good to talk to friends and family about your problems, but sometimes you need an expert to provide you with some professional (专业的) advice. If you don’t like your social life, getting advice from an expert can help you find out what exactly you want.

Realize that you aren’t alone.

Reach out to a friend or a family member and talk with that person about how you feel. As you tell someone about your feelings, you can also ask if they have the same feelings, too.     4    

Try something new.

    5     It’s important to have new experiences, such as learning new things, joining a sports club, taking a class, or volunteering in your community. It doesn’t matter what you try.

Just try something!

【推荐1】In summer, there are serious floods (洪水) in some places. Floods, just like earthquakes, are dangerous. For example, they can destroy (摧毁) buildings and bridges.     1     Here are some useful suggestions.

    2     During the floods, if you are outside, don’t try to walk or swim home or to workplaces. Because the water moves fast, you will be knocked down. If you are driving your car, stop driving.

Find a safer place to stay. Move to the highest floor if you are in a tall building. The roof (屋顶) is also a good place to stay.     3     But if the floods are serious and your car is filled with water, get out and stay at the roof of the car.

Keep yourself away from bridges. The floods may knock down bridges. If you are close to a bridge, you may be hurt by the broken bridge.     4    

Don’t drink flood water.     5     Once you drink it, you may get ill. Instead, you should drink boiled water.

【推荐3】Would you know what to do during a big earthquake? Scientists have some advice for us. If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, stop your car on the roadside and stay in it.

If you are in a tall building, don't use the lift and never jump out of the windows. When you are in a living room, find a strong table or rush into a smaller room like washroom. Then lie down your body. Take care of your head. When you are in a public place, like supermarket or cinema, don't crowd in jam , or you may fall over and get hurt. Cross your arms to protect yourself. You can also find a place to hide.   

After the main shake, quickly run out of the dangerous building, for there will be small earthquakes. If you are safe, remember not to engage the phone line, keep it free for rescue(援救) using. Don't go to the hospital if you are not badly hurt, others will really need help. Take part in the rescue action if you can.