As we all know, border(边界) safety is very important to a country. In China, many common people, besides soldiers(军人), are doing what they can to keep the border safe, Wei Deyou is one of them.
One cold winter day in 1987, when Wei was on his way home from work, a heavy snowstorm came. He lost his way and walked for several hours. He nearly lost his life. Luckily, some soldiers saved him. Another day in 1992, his 400 sheep were driven away or killed.
Wei has been working in Xinjiang for over 50 years.
2 . Many kids help parents to do chores in the house. They may empty the dishwasher, put laundry away or take out the trash.
But some people do not think that kids should get rewards (报酬)for doing chores. One of them is Susie Walton, a parenting educator (育儿教育家)and family coach. She believes if kids get rewards, they will think that work isn’t worth doing unless you get something in return.
“Every house is a team effort,” Walton said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have a responsibility to keep our home clean.”
Now, there are also apps that encourage kids to do chores. The apps give kids points and digital(电子的)gifts that can be used either online or in life.
With the app ChoreMonster, kids earn digital points after doing chores. Kids can exchange their points for real rewards, such as time to play video games or a trip to the mall.
“Our goal is to encourage kids so they can earn rewards,” says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “
A.Kids need positive power to make them do chores |
B.For example, kids won’t sweep the floor if they see it is dirty |
C.In return, some kids get money or other rewards from their parents |
D.After that, they will get some money from their parents |
E.Other people hold different opinions |
It is bad for your health to get angry in life, but how can you control your anger? Here are some ways to deal with it.
If you expect too much and can't get it, you will be disappointed. So change what you want and need, and you are less likely to become angry.
Think of the other person—try and understand his or her position.
Why are they behaving like that? How would you feel if you were in their shoes? Can you agree to their reasons for being angry? Once you see things from their point of view, your anger many be replaced by concern (关心).
When you get angry, take a deep breath and stop the thoughts that are making you angry. Think of something happy instead, something you like and enjoy. Your anger will gradually become less.
Surround yourself with positive people.
The more people around you show that they are calm and happy, the calmer and happier you become too.
Imagine doing something terrible to the person who is annoying you and change your anger into your imagination. Then you are free to act calmly and reasonably on the surface.
A.Change what you expect. |
B.Think of something positive. |
C.Read books about controlling anger. |
D.Use your imagination, not your voice. |