1 . How to Teach Kids to Be Calm

Children often get overwhelmed by emotions. There`re some gentle but powerful ways to bring your child to a state of peace and teach him how to calm himself.

    1    However stressful it is to deal with a screaming child, you`ll only make things worse if you shout. Take deep breaths, remember you’re an adult and use a calm voice.     2    

Speak to your child about what has caused an outburst after he has calmed down. It’s much easier to address the causes of lack of calm when the child is in a state of calm. As soon as he is old enough to talk, encourage your child to express his feelings and explain what was wrong.    3     And discuss with him how he could have addressed those feelings in a calm way.

Teach your child to recognize the signs that he is about to lose his calm.     4    If you notice that he is getting angry, stop and say you have noticed he is tensing his body, starting to throw things—or whatever behavior he is displaying. Tell him you have noticed that he does those things when he is angry and ask him how he is feeling and what he needs to do to help him stay calm.

Teach your child a routine to go through when he or you recognize that he is starting to lose his calm. Find a quiet place where he can calm down. Show him how to take three deep breaths.     5     The important thing is that he has a method he can use each time he is going to lose his calm.

2 . How to Get Teens to Establish Sleeping Habits

Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that interfere (干预) with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these sleep tips.

1.    1     Pick a time for her to go to bed each night and a time for waking up that allows her to get enough sleep and get to class on time. If your teen goes to bed at 11 p.m. and gets up at 7:30 a.m., she’ll get eight and a half hours a night. If school starts earlier than that, she’ll have to go to bed earlier.

2. Keep electronic gadgets(设备) out of your teen’s bedroom. Have your teen leave her phone and other devices in the living room or kitchen when she goes to bed. If your teen brings her phone or tablet to bed with her, she might stay up late checking her social media pages or sending texts.     2    .

3. Set up a pre-bedtime schedule.     3     Encourage activities that will help her relax and get ready for sleeping, such as light reading, listening to quiet music or taking a bath.

    4     Sleeping into the afternoon or going to bed very late on Friday and Saturday can throw off a teen’s sleep schedule and make it difficult for her to fall asleep at the usual time on Sunday night.

4. Make your teenager’s room ideal for sleep by keeping it dark and cool.     5     If your teen’s room tends to be hot, put an air conditioner in the window or adjust the thermostat before she goes to bed. Bright light helps a teen wake up in the morning. Either head to her room to open the curtains or place a lamp by her bed so that she can turn it on after waking up.

3 . My aunt got sick after her only son died. She was beginning to forget things. Simple tasks became a challenge for her.

    1     Then she went through chemotherapy (化疗) and radiation. Although she could still walk and talk, she forgot a lot of things that happened in the past and even conversations that had taken place a few days before.

My grandmother became my aunt’s caretaker. After school, I would go to my grandmother’s home until my mom got off work.     2     I started preparing meals and talking to my aunt to keep her company.

As my aunt’s symptoms developed, she could not stand for a long period, so we began assisting her as she walked.     3     This was the hardest part for me. But I did it to help my grandmother. After a while I began administering medicine and massaging (按摩) my aunt’s legs to help with the circulation.

    4     I didn’t think I had the courage to help someone who was sick or who could not look after himself. But after assisting my aunt I began to care more about the needs of others. Seeing someone so strong and passionate (热爱的) for life fall sick to the point where she needed assistance with things most people take for granted was a new understanding.     5     This experience not only changed my view on life, but also inspired me to consider becoming a physician’s assistant, or another career where I can help others.

4 . Teen Read Week is a week-long celebration for teens and reading. Teen Read Week is held during the third week of October each year. It aims at encouraging teens to read for pleasure. Reading for fun has many benefits.     1     More reading will improve test scores and broaden teens’ horizons. And it also helps with their future success.

    2     They will plan various activities in hopes of encouraging young adults to pick up a book. Activities can range from simple programs to events featuring special guests and some delicious food.

Some libraries host an open house for teens during Teen Read Week. During an open house, the young adult librarian may talk about his or her library’s services for teens, upcoming teen programs, and collections of books suitable for teens.     3    .

If the budget (预算) permits, some libraries may invite popular authors to their places. Authors who write books for teens can make a public appearance there.     4     If necessary, they can also answer questions from teens. In the end, the library can offer the authors’ books as a prize to some of the teens in the audience.

If you’re reluctant (勉强的) teenage readers, there are tips for you on how to follow Teen Read Week’s spirit — reading for fun.     5     An audiobook (有声读物) can be a good choice to start your interest in reading. You can listen on the way to school. If you like some movies about history, you can try reading related history books. You’ll probably enjoy the more detailed stories presented by the novels.

5 .     1    , young people in China are deeply concerned for the well-being of their young friends across the world and are trying to deliver messages of love and care in various ways.

    2    ,a new program was recently launched by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, which has collected 85 letters written by students from 17 middle schools in Beijing to young people in pandemic-stricken countries such as Japan，Pakistan and Greece.    3    and have been made into a series of short videos titled A Letter to Friends.

    4    by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and China Public Diplomacy Association, and is supported by the China Soong Ching Ling Science & Culture Center for Young People.    5    in the near future to send support and blessings to more countries.

6 . Surprising Ways to Beat Exam Stress

To get over exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressure you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common solutions for this:

Take a quick walk.

    1     However, research has proven that exercising such as taking a walk a walk can boost your memory and brain power.

Plan your study routine.

    2     But what is shocking is the number of students who discount the benefits of creating a personal study plan. With some initial efforts, you can become more productive and motivated each day you approach your study by understanding your learning progress.

Try to get enough sleep.

The benefits of a proper night’s sleep can never be underestimated. Most importantly, sleep helps your brain to absorb new knowledge into your long-term memory.    3    

Let it all out.

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone, and other times you need to shout it from the rooftop or scream from the top of your lungs.    4     Speaking to a family member or friend can highlight the bigger picture for you and empower you to rise above the exam stress.

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Meditation(沉思，冥想) is one of the most effective ways to take a break and see your stress from a different perspective. Practicing meditation is another way to stay focused while improving both mental and physical health to reduce pre-exam stress.

7 . Climate change(气候变化)influences people in many ways. Extreme weather and sea-level rise can destroy homes. People can suffer physical harm from the effects of rising greenhouse gases.     1    . And children and teens are especially at risk of suffering from such mental(精神上的)problems, according to a new I report.

“The brains of children and teens are still growing and developing,” says Lise Van Susteren. She is an expert on the mental-health effects of climate change. Those growing brains make young people especially easily influenced by climate change. For example, many kids worry that the influences of climate change are expected to only worsen.     2     Not every young person will have these feelings. But for many, the feelings can get in the way of their normal life.

Luckily, there are things the young can do to deal with bad feelings. For example, Van Susteren advises, “     3     These are people who can help you let these feelings out.”

Susie Burke is an expert providing mental health care in Melbourne, Australia.     4     Playing outside can help children keep calm. It can also improve someone’s ability to pay full attention to things.

    5     For example,14-year-old Milou Albrecht is an activist(积极分子). Since last year, she has been one of the members of Australia’s energy-saving programs. Milou says doing something to stop climate change helps her relax to some degree.

8 . China, known for its variety of cuisines, can illustrate the history of 5,000 years from food alone.     1     We should be more aware of the significance of food education, because knowing how to eat is the greatest guarantee for health. Food education in China should cover these essential areas.

Establish correct values.

Food education in China should be designed to guide and drive children to establish correct values.     2     Food education should arouse their appreciation of the labor of others.

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Second, food education in China should also show the inheritance of culture. Many traditional festivals are characterized by their own dishes, such as zongzi, a pyramidal glutinous rice dumpling for the Dragon Boat Festival; mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival; and dumplings during Chinese New Year. The combination of food education and traditional Chinese culture enables students to taste in their mouth and remember in their heart“, thus passing on the tradition to the future generations.

Bulled harmony rela1onships.

Food helps Lo maintain and enhance relationships: Food is the paramount necessity of the people and Chinese culture has always valued “reunion dinners”.     4    

Carry out food education correctly.

    5     Though it begins with children it should be properly designed by age and geography.

9 . Make Your Application (申请表) Stand Out

Colleges and universities in the US receive thousands of applications every year from within the US and from countries all around the world.     1     How can you make yourself more memorable among these students?

Realize that “recommended” equals “required”.

The very first thing any applicant to a college should realize is that it is a competitive process.     2     In fact, certain parts may even be presented that way in university application materials — but the reality is that anything that the university presents as “optional” or “recommended” is usually seen as “required” in the minds of admission officers.

Don’t hesitate to send in extra material.

While it used to be the case that universities would make it very clear that they would not accept extra materials, that is no longer true in most cases, and in many cases, universities will accept all kinds of materials.     3     — but it could make the difference when you are on the borderline.

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During school breaks, make sure that you are doing something that shows your academic curiosity, your initiative, and your willingness to work hard. Bonus points if your activity produces something that could be easily understood by admission offices, and if, this activity is something you’ve been doing for two or more years.

Be eager and focus on quality communication.

    5     Answer emails without delay; send thank-you letters; and ask good and thoughtful questions. Language that might be OK when messaging your friends is certainly not the right tone when communicating with admission officers. It is likely that all of your emails go into your admission file, so you will make sure that all of it will be able to stand close examination by the admission committee.

10 . A scientist is a person who explores and examines aspects of a certain field to better understand how they function. The process of exploration follows a strict set of rules known as the scientific method.     1    .

The primary duty of a scientist in any fields is to do research.     2    . A scientist who specializes in microbiology could study germs, while a scientist who studies the atmosphere could research the pattern of the wind.

Apart from devoting himself to the research, a scientist can also work for employers.     3    . Besides, universities and some governmental organizations also require scientists to teach and research. Some scientists are able to get research funds independently or participate in a funded scientific project and spend their time working toward a clear goal.

    4    . This usually means getting a PhD in the chosen field. In many cases, it also means finding work opportunities during school. They can provide the person with practical experience. Many scientists regularly publish their findings or notes of their work.

Some scientists, such as a doctor, might require official certificates (证书).     5     The requirements and duties of scientists are as broad and various as the area which they study.