1     Typhoons（台风）are quite common in south-east Asian countries. Although there is no way to prevent a typhoon, you can get prepared for it. In order to protect yourself from a typhoon, follow the proper safety procedures. The correct and quick reactions can make the difference between life and death. If a typhoon is approaching,     2     关闭并锁上所有的窗户和门, and tie down large outdoor objects so that they do not blow away. During a typhoon,     3     你应该尽力保持头脑冷静。It is also important that you stay inside.     4     If you have to go outside, always exit using the stairs. When you are out, stay away from trees, large signs and light poles. Remember to inform yourself of what is going on. Pay attention to news updates to confirm whether the danger is gone.     5       These tips will help keep you safe in the face of a typhoon.

As a teenager, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. If you skip meals, you don’t get enough energy, and then     1     你觉得累。For a healthy diet, you should eat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of water. Water helps keep your system clean.     2     Drinking enough water will improve your skin and give you healthy hair.

Exercise is something that can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Experts suggest that     3     青少年每天至少锻炼30分钟。That is easy to do! Often, teenagers give up sports, saying     4     they have no time left after school. Many teenagers are amazed to learn that when you exercise, your body produces some chemicals that make you feel peaceful and relaxed and increase your ability to concentrate when you study.     5     They can even help you sleep better at night.

After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes, I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again. Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine. With these requirements of tai chi in mind, I found to my satisfaction that     1     我的平衡性和柔韧性慢慢有所改善, that I was able to do more difficult moves, and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.

In time, I began to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered that     2     tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, which are believed to form the unity of opposites. Neither can exist independent of the other; for example, there is no shadow without light. The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements. Eventually,     3     tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.

A year of practising     4     tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life. I sleep better at night, and I am more energetic during the day.     5     我感到更快乐和更自信了. Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind, enabling me to stay cool in stressful situations. I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.