2 . Cold Truths

Is there any truth behind the saying “You are what you eat”? We put this to the test by asking three people to open their fridge doors and talk about their lifestyles.    1     Maybe you can recognize your own fridge here!

“You might find bean products in our fridge, but hamburgers? Never!” — Amy, Teacher

    2     This means we don’t eat meat, and any milk or cheese had better be dairy-free. We like cooking at home and make our meals from fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables. If we have children, I want to bring them up just like us, but my husband says that everyone should be able to make their own lifestyle choices.

“    3    ” — Mike, Chef

With five children, we’re one big family! My wife and I both work full-time, so life can get pretty busy! Like a lot of chefs I know, I don't really do much cooking at home. Sometimes I bring home food from the restaurant where I work. Once a week we do a big shop and buy a lot of frozen food. I know we should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables...    4    

“There isn’t really much in my fridge. I’m too busy and tired to cook at home!” — Ted, Doctor

There’s not enough room to swing a cat in my small apartment, so I don’t cook very often. My fridge is usually half empty and I’m often too tired to eat much anyway.    5    

As a doctor, I know I had better change the way I eat, but I just don’t have the time or the energy right now.

3 . Sleeping in class prevents you from paying attention to the teacher as well as stops you from learning about the material that is being taught.     1    . It is important to determine why you are falling asleep in class and try to change the situation so that you are able to stay awake and pass all of your classes. There are a number of different tricks you can use to try to stay awake.

Get a full night’s sleep on school nights. It is reported that teenagers may need more sleep than adults.     2    . This is a key part to staying awake in class. If you are not tired, you are unlikely to fall asleep.

Eat a healthy breakfast full of nutritious food.     3     If you get hungry or tired in the middle of the day, try eating a healthy snack like a piece of fruit or some biscuits.

    4    . If you are actively involved in the information the teacher is presenting, you are less likely to doze off. Taking notes, asking questions and otherwise getting involved in classroom activities and discussions will make you far less likely to doze off.

Contact your doctor in order to rule out medical conditions that can cause you to fall asleep.     5    . Prescription drugs may also cause sleepiness as a side effect, so discuss any medicine you are taking with your doctor.

5 . It is so important to make sure you take care of your body, mind and soul every day, not just when you get sick. Here are some of the top, most practical ways for you to take care of yourself and keep yourself healthy.

    1    Talking about your feelings can really help you to keep your mental health in good shape. It can also help you to deal with times when you happen to feel the most troubled.

Stay active.    2    On top of this, it can help you to feel better overall. Exercise keeps your brain and your organs healthy and it also provides you with a significant amount of benefits when it comes to your mental health.

Eat well. Your brain needs to have a lot of nutrients to stay healthy.    3    It will be very good for your physical health as well as your mental health. If you don’t feel as though your diet is good right now then this is understandable, so you do need to make a positive change.

Stay in touch. There is nothing better than being able to catch up with someone in real life, but unfortunately, this is not always possible. You can give them a call and you can also drop them a note.    4    

Ask for help.    5    If you feel as though things are just getting too much for you or if you feel as though you cannot cope then you should ask for help. Rely on your friends, your family, or even local support.

7 . Playing sports offers you more than just physical benefits (好处).     1     The benefits are the same whether or not you’re good at sports. If you are not good enough to play competitively on a school team, you can play sports with your friends.

Making new friends.

Playing sports enables you to create friendships you otherwise might not have formed.     2     You play together happily and gradually know each other. Many times, the friendships you create on the field remain strong when you are not playing sports.

Understanding the value of health.

Taking part in sports improves your health in many ways.     3     This gets you thinking about what to eat and how to treat your body so as to achieve the highest performance levels. Thus, playing sports can lead to better eating habits and prevent you from becoming too fat.

Building team spirit.

Sports provide children with the important lesson of learning how to work in a team.     4     By working together they will learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses and will be better able to decide and work out the best plan for the team. This will without doubt help them in their future lives and jobs as well.

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Playing sports requires a lot of time and energy. Some may think this would take students’ attention away from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning — skills that are directly relevant (有关的) to schoolwork.

9 . Choosing the Right Career

For many students, choosing a career is the most important life decision they must make at school. However, choosing the right career is not that easy.    1     If you take the following steps, you will have a good chance of finding a career that interests you for a long time.

Step One: Reflection

Before you decide upon a career, think about your interests and your talents. Ask yourself: What do I enjoy doing? What am I good at?     2    

Step Two: Planning

    3    Read books describing different kinds of work, the typical qualifications (资格) required, and the typical salaries for various jobs. Also, talk to people already doing the jobs that interest you. And try out careers by taking internships (实习) or part-time jobs

Step Three: Selection

Consider what kind of personality you have and what your value is: What is really important to you?     4     If so, a job as a computer programmer may not be the best option. If you like the security of getting a monthly salary, then starting a business probably is not for you. And remember that you can always change your mind. Most people change jobs several times during their working life.     5    Your first job right after college probably will not be your career 30 years from now. Be flexible and allow yourself to change if you are not satisfied with your chosen career.