1 . When I started secondary school, aged 11, I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before.
Spot similarities.
A.Pay attention |
B.But I soon got to know everyone |
C.But I soon failed to remember their names |
D.It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know |
2 . It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age, but negative news can further activate your mind and make it hard for you to fall back asleep. Therefore, hope the following tips can help you have a deep sleep.
Test your pillow.
Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. When people cut down on salt, their average toilet trips decreased from twice a night to once.
A.Handle your troubles before dinner |
B.Those who consumed more salt had a deeper sleep |
C.If you bought your pillow in 2020, it’s already old |
D.And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom |
3 . The Best Medicine
As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.
In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”.
Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient.
And as for me? Well, when I take off my wig and my red nose, I’m still wearing a big smile, as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit.
A.And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick |
B.As the saying goes, he who laughs last laughs the best |
C.After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine” |
D.I chose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid |
E.Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain |
4 . How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own class.
Be yourself.
Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible.
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi” Introduce yourself,
Remember people’s names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time. Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nick name. You’d be surprised how often this might come in handy.
A.Be friendly to others. |
B.Making new friends can be hard, too |
C.Join afterschool activities you like. |
D.Never change who you are to try and fit in. |
E.Tell them your name and where you’re from. |
5 . How to store leftovers (吃剩的食物)
One of the things we most need fridge space for is storing already-cooked extra food. How to store leftovers can often vary, but the most important rule is to refrigerate them right away, even if they’re still a little warm.
From there, use the expert Palmer’s tips below to keep your leftovers fresh and tasting their best on day two.
Give canned foods a new home. If the food originally came in a can, put it in a different food-storage container—whether that’s glass, plastic or silicone—because the metal on the rim of the can has the potential to leach into the food.
Cover up strong-smelling foods.
A.Choose the right leftovers |
B.Choose the right container |
C.Letting them sit out for longer can cause food borne illness |
D.Do yourself a favor and keep strongly smelly leftovers under wraps |
6 . Tips on how to improve your presentation
Focus on your voice. Check out whether you are speaking too slow or too fast? Whether your voice is clear to your audience? Most of the people speak very fast during presentation. Perhaps this is because you’re nervous. If you feel yourself speaking very fast, slow down it. Practice with the help of a recorder and you can see whether you are improving or not.
Develop your communication skills.
A.Focus on your language |
B.Make sure that you sound natural while you improve your voice |
C.People who have bad communication always give good presentation |
D.People who have good communication always give good presentation |
7 . New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other big cities are exciting places 10 live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and films.
But there are serious problems in big cities too. The cost of living is high, and there are too many people in some of big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there are some chances to find jobs, to study at good schools, and to receive good medical care.
Some people enjoy living in big cities.
A.Others do not. |
B.Others can enjoy a high-quality life in big cities. |
C.You can also go shopping to buy things from all over the world. |
D.But sometimes these people cannot find work or a good place to live in. |
8 . How to Obey and Respect Your Parents
Part of growing up means taking more responsibility for your life and actions. But your sense of responsibility and independence may cause tension (紧张关系) between you and your parents. However, listening to your parents and keeping a line of communication open will show them that you respect them and their wishes. Additionally, by respectfully disagreeing with your parents, you may be able to come to a solution that satisfies both you and your parents.
Talk to Your Parents. Have a conversation with your parents at least once a week. Parents like to know what is going on in their kid’s life. They like to hear about school, friends, weekend plans, and other topics. Once or twice a week, sit down with your mom or dad after dinner or breakfast to catch up.
Disagree Respectfully.
At last, show your gratitude by giving them a card. Pick up a thank you card from your local pharmacy or grocery store.
A.Listen to Your Parents |
B.Remain calm if you disagree |
C.Plan and cook a meal yourself |
D.Better yet, make a handmade thank you card |
9 . Every time you’re online, you are bombarded (轰炸) by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their stories. Unfortunately, not all these stories are true. There is a range of fake news. Read these tips, and don’t get fooled!
Check the source.
Watch out for fake photos. Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. Sometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed.
Check the story in other places. Look to see if the story is on other news sites(网站) that you know and trust.
If you find a news story that you know is fake, the most important advice is: don’t share it!
A.If you do find it on many other sites |
B.If you know these things from online news |
C.Look at the website where the story comes from |
D.You can also use a tool like Google Reverse Image search |
A. you can follow these tips. |
B. Keep up with your high school workload. |
C. Here are some tips for you to follow, |
D. All work and no play makes Jake a dull boy. |
E. you’ll have to learn to manage your time. |
F. Be sure you know where the school’s buildings are. |
G. Join a club or other organizations to meet people and develop friendships. |