1 . Wonder how you can boost your mood and stay happy? Here is a list of top 5 habits that can help you tune into a happy mood and attitude.

Be grateful for what you have.     1    . You must have seen pictures of people in poverty-ridden areas smiling next to one another. How do these people manage to keep their genuine smiles stretched? They learn to be happy with what they have and find happiness in little things. You can reproduce this, too, and lead a better life.

    2    . Are you a passionate painter or someone who enjoys sewing? Or do you sing and play the guitar? Whatever hobbies you have, continue following them. Most people abandon their hobbies as they get older and busier. This is also one reason why happiness becomes scarce for them.

Get physically active. Exercise is a great way to support your physical and mental health. Working out wouldn’t only help you lose and maintain weight which will boost your confidence, but it will also make your brain feel better.     3    .

Hang out with good people. Bad company can be worn out.     4    . Instead, surround yourself with loved ones who genuinely care about you. Good people who support you in your bad times and good times should be your circle.

Remember, you don’t have to be friends with everyone.     5    . Avoid following influencers and celebrities who have nothing special to offer to your feed. The kind of lifestyle they show on these apps can induce feelings of complexities.

A．Follow your hobbies

B．Gratefulness matters a lot

C．Try earning by doing something you love

D．Exercise can reduce anxiety and stress after all

E．You cannot buy happiness, but you sure can create it

F．Avoid bad people who make you feel bad about yourself

G．Even on social media, only keep around friends whom you want to and are good to you

2 . The secret to stress relief: Why rest isn’t a waste of time

Stress is a modern epidemic, but among all the stress management strategies we are forgetting one essential remedy (疗法) — taking time for rest. For a long time, psychologists focused almost exclusively on what went on between our ears.     1     That was the field of medical doctors, physiotherapists and gym instructors. Recently, however, there has been a growing realization that the body and mind are deeply connected with each other.

The most recent insights have revealed that our mental health is determined to a large extent by our physical condition. Studies have shown that our brain processes “psychological” pain — such as the kind that arises out of social exclusion — the same way it does physical pain.     2    

It’s apparent that there is no clear division between body and mind in the case of stress. You suffer more from stress when you are suffering from a flu. If you have a bad night’s sleep, everything is more stressful the next day. But good news is that you can combat it by looking after your body.     3     A healthy sleeping pattern also offers protection agains all kinds of psychological disorders, and a healthy diet is known to reduce stress.

When you decide to do something about your stress levels, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to turn your whole life upside down — quit your job, move to another country and so forth.     4     Moments of rest and relaxation ought to occupy a more significant place in our lives. These important moments should not be regarded as a kind of “breather” in between jobs but as a natural and fundamental part of our way of life.

    5     We need to see it as crucial time that we use to build up our reserves. It is only when we fully embrace rest that we will be able to take a stand against stress and burnout.

A．The body was not their responsibility.

B．The first step is to take better care of your body, instead.

C．In fact, you can even take an aspirin for that kind of pain.

D．For example, physical exercise helps to relieve depression.

E．You should ask if the health problems are caused by stress.

F．They all concentrate only on anxiety, depression and as such.

G．Getting enough rest is not just something we should do when we are exhausted.

3 . Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. If your emotional health is out of balance, you may experience high blood pressure, ulcers (溃疡), chest pain, or a host of other physical symptoms. When you feel good about yourself, it’s much easier to cope with life’s little ups and downs as well as bigger events, such as divorce or a death.

    1    . These strategies will help you stay resilient (恢复力强的) through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.

● Grow your circle of friends to expand your support system.

“It’s very important that you have a support group of friends and family.” Dr. Gardere says. “    2    —people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest—so that you know you’re not alone in whatever it is.

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You can eat what you want and enjoy it as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your physical and your emotional health. Besides, you can try some kinds of activities to relieve stress, like meditating or practicing yoga.     4    . Other stress-reducing techniques include deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. If you’re unsure of how to get started, take a class and learn how to practice on your own for 30 minutes, three times a week.

● Learn to say no and refrain from overextending yourself.

If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only end up frustrated and stressed out. There are times when someone asks you to do something you absolutely can’t do.     5    .

A．Form the habit of exercising regularly

B．Cultivate a healthy and moderate lifestyle

C．In this case, say no and explain why kindly but firmly

D．These types of activities are effective for stress management

E．You need people whom you can talk to about your problems

F．If your emotional problems are serious, see a mental health professional and get help

G．Here are three ways you can practice better stress management and boost your self-esteem

4 . How to Take Better Care of Yourself

Taking better care of yourself takes a while and doesn’t happen overnight. In the end, it pays off in terms of personal well-being, good health, and a confidence that your place in this world is a good and important one!

Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is a key part. You need at the minimum seven to eight or nine hours of sleep.     1     Take naps (午睡) now and then. You deserve it.

    2     This not only helps you to stay in shape, but clears your mind for thinking straight, gives you decent breaks from work and study and builds your stamina (耐力). Work out, but do not go overboard.

Accept that self-care is perfectly okay. It is not self-absorption.     3     Besides, it is making sure you are taking care of physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Self-care is enabling for your life and to help other lives. It is not selfish.

Set aside time just for you.     4     You can get involved in a hobby or catching up with friends. Denying yourself this time can lead to feelings of frustration, burnout and a sense of a lack of purpose in life. Don’t be a stress mess. Always allow a small part of your day to be devoted to what you like to do.     5    

A．Get plenty of exercise.

B．Put yourself to sleep early every night.

C．This keeps you clear, and more relaxed.

D．Check yourself when you feel it’s too much.

E．This is time when you do what you enjoy completely.

F．It is ensuring that you give yourself the chance to be your best self.

G．Everybody is different and what matters ultimately is that you look good.

5 . Cold and Flu Prevention Strategies

Colds and flu spread primarily via droplets released in the air when someone who is ill coughs, sneezes, or talks, and via surface contact(touching something a sick person has touched).     1     .

Cough and sneeze into your elbow. Instead of covering your cough with your hand, turn your head and cough into your elbow, which will requester a virus just as well. Your elbow, however, is far less likely than your hands to come in contact with people or surfaces.

Wash up often. The more frequently you wash your hands, the lower your risk of becoming sick. Remember: Colds and flu are caused by viruses not bacteria,     2    . Moreover, there’s mounting evidence that triclosan — the main active ingredient in many antibacterial soaps may facilitate the growth of resistant bacteria.

Avoid touching surfaces others touch.     3     . Block contact with faucets, door handles and other heavily trafficked surfaces in public restrooms by cloaking your grip in a paper towel.   

    4     . Copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze) have inherent antimicrobial properties that make them capable of reducing the spread of infection. Numerous follow-up studies of copper’s antiviral properties indicate copper surfaces could be an effective means of reducing the spread of colds and flu —and even superbug bacteria such as MRSA—if this prevention tactic were widely adopted. Check out copper products for your home or business.

Get regular exercise. While colder weather may trigger an urge to curl up in the sedentary comfort of a blanket, moving your body will actually boost its immune function. In a 2006 study, researchers at the University of Washington enrolled 115 women in either a weekly 45-minute stretching session or 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week. After 12 months, the exercisers had developed significantly fewer colds than the stretchers did. You needn’t necessarily carve out time for jogging or the like, either.     5    .

A．Consider copper surfaces.

B．Keep copper surfaces off.

C．so it is advised that we use antibacterial soap to keep them away.

D．The surest natural way to lessen your odds of falling ill is to tweak some of your habits.

E．so counting on antibacterial soap as a safeguard against colds and flu won’t be effective.

F．Everyday chores such as raking leaves or shoveling snow can count as moderate-intensity exercise.

G．Encourage your workplace to outfit bathroom doors with foot-operated openers that allow for a hands-free exit.

6 . If you’ve ever started an exercise with good faith and enthusiasm, only to be met with disappointment as the scale goes past the weight you started with, you may have had a question: Why does exercise make me gain weight?     1     Any post-workout weight gain is most likely the combination of a few factors.

While exercise plays a role in weight control, the other side of the coin is food intake.     2     At this time it’s worthwhile to review the quantity and quality of the food you’re eating. Their post-exercise weight gain could be explained by what and how much you’re eating.

    3     If you’re not used to a good workout and then exercise a lot, you could end up making your muscle fibers suffer microtears (微撕裂). It’s the reason why your muscles ache the next day, but over time it leads to muscle growth. However, these microtears can cause swelling (肿胀).     4     In effect, this increased water can be another explanation for after-exercise weight gain.

The other potential explanation comes down to the amount of blood. When you do aerobic exercise, there may be an increase in blood volume, which is essentially an increase in aerobic capacity. Aerobic capacity is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can consume while exercising. Muscles need oxygen supplied by blood.     5    

What all of this means is that people who have started to work out properly shouldn’t be discouraged from continuing, even if they gain a little weight.

A．You should do exercise.

B．The answer is many-sided.

C．A person notices his weight increasing.

D．When they eat pizza, they’re eating slowly.

E．This in turn leads to extra water staying in the body.

F．There are a few other biological reasons for the weight gain.

G．So the more oxygen a person can consume, the better their strength.

7 . You’ve probably heard this dental advice before: brush your teeth twice a day.    1    Here’s what experts have to say.

According to Dr. Mark Burhenne , a dentist based in Sunnyvale, California, the key to teeth protection is managing your biofilm(生物膜)—an outer coating on your teeth containing bacteria. In that biofilm are bacteria that pull certain minerals from saliva(唾液).    2    

When we eat things, especially sugary or acid foods, they will stick to our teeth.    3    The thicker and furry biofilm can no longer remineralize our teeth properly. The movement of the toothbrush is what breaks up the thickened biofilm so that it reforms into its natural thin and slippery state to protect teeth.

    4     According to Alicia Murria, a dentist based in Washington, your toothpaste is going to help you to feel fresher. It’s also going to help to kill some of the bacteria inside your mouth. But the most important step in keeping your teeth clean is good brushing technique. By brushing each tooth and slightly sweeping the gum line with your brush at a 45-degree angle, you’ll be able to remove plaques(牙斑). If your brushing technique is good, even a toothbrush with water can be enough.

Murria suggests brushing your teeth first thing in the morning, before eating breakfast. If you do happen to eat first, make sure you wait at least 30 minutes before brushing. The acid from the meal softens the enamel(牙釉质).    5    

A．But whose advice should we follow?

B．The biofilm layer will get thicker and thicker.

C．But why and how are we supposed to do it?

D．Choose the right toothpaste that suits you best.

E．Funny enough, toothpaste actually does less work than you think.

F．These minerals are pulled into the teeth to prevent them from going bad.

G．So if you brush too soon you could damage that typically hard, shiny protective layer.

8 . It has been proved that self-care helps people lower stress and get healthier. And another interesting finding has been revealed recently.     1     As a typical form of caring about others, volunteering has been proved to be beneficial to us in the following ways.

Volunteering makes us happier.

Throughout history, cooperation and community have been essential parts of human survival. One reason we feel so rewarded when helping others is that the happiness of those around us has taken root in our survival instinct. According to one study, people who volunteered at least once a month reported better mental health than those who didn’t.     2    

Volunteering increases our sense of purpose.

Typically, the act of volunteering involves taking action and engaging with others. These are two mental health needs shared by most humans, especially people feeling aimless and disconnected.     3     As a result, they can have clearer goals in their own life and increase the sense of responsibility.

Volunteering helps manage depression.

    4     That’s because taking positive action helps to change the negative thoughts---whether by interacting with other people or realizing you have useful skills to share with the world. Based on that, some researchers even suggest including volunteering as an approach to treating depression.

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Some researchers have discovered a link between volunteering and a lower risk of early death. This effect comes in part from how volunteering can reduce stress and depression, which in turn promotes life span, improved physical health, and better management of chronic(慢性的) diseases.

A．Volunteering cures many diseases.

B．Volunteering impacts our physical health.

C．Caring attention towards others also improves our health.

D．Volunteering also helps reduce sadness or hopelessness.

E．People who always hold a positive attitude is unlikely to get depressed.

F．Some even said volunteering made them as happy as having an extra $1,100.

G．When volunteering, people learn new skills and develop more social connections.

9 . Anxiety can be treated with medication.     1    . So, what else can be done to help? Here are three ways for your reference.

Lavender (薰衣草)

Evidence suggests that lavender may be as effective as medicine in improving common and persistent anxiety.     2    . Lavender has no sedative, making it a safe alternative.

Researchers found that the smell seemed to help mice relax, allowing them to explore brightly lit and unfamiliar territory.     3    . That is probably because they were more anxious.

Talking therapies

    4    . A psychologist explained, “Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) teaches us to become aware of the thoughts and body sensations that make up our anxious experience. It takes courage and can feel counter-intuitive, but when we approach anxious thoughts and body sensations (tension in muscles, knot in the stomach) with curiosity and kindness-rather than trying to fight them-we give anxiety less power.”

Mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation can be an excellent way of returning our anxious mind back to the present. The object of our focus may be the sensations in our body as we sit or walk or breathe or it may be some external stimuli such as sound or an object.     5    

A．We worry for many reasons

B．It’s thought to make the brain calm

C．Mice were used in their experiment to test this therapy

D．Mice not exposed to lavender preferred to hide in the dark

E．Mindfulness helps us see what is here at the present moment

F．We can approach anxiety with a kind and courageous attitude

G．However, experts agree other approaches may also be effective

10 . After Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Version 2.0 March 29, 2021What should I expect in the next few days after getting my first dose?

·Common side effects include pain, redness, swelling at the site where the needle was given, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and low fever.

·Serious side effects are rare. Call your doctor or nurse practitioner or go to the nearest emergency department if you develop any of the following adverse reactions within three days of receiving the vaccine: hives, swelling of your face or mouth, trouble breathing, very pale colour and serious drowsiness, high fever (over 40℃), convulsions or seizures, or other serious symptoms (e.g “pins and needles” or numbness).

Do I still have to follow COVID-19 public health measures?

The vaccine is an additional way to protect yourself against COVID-19. After either dose of the COVID-19 vaccine you should continue to follow COVID-19 measures, such as wearing a mask, practising physical distancing and washing your hands. Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if symptoms present.

When should I return for my second dose?

·You need two doses of vaccine to be fully immunized. If this is your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, be sure to get your second dose as directed by the clinic or the booking system. Bring your printed vaccine receipt that was given to you today to your second appointment.

1. Which of the following belongs to serious side effects?

A．Swelling at the site where the needle was given.

B．Muscle pain.

C．Swelling of your face.

D．Low fever.

2. What should you bring when you get your second dose?

A．Your first dose.	B．The booking system.
C．A mask.	D．Your printed vaccine receipt.

3. Who are supposed to pay attention to this passage in particular?

A．Persons that have got infected with COVID-19.

B．Persons that have got his second vaccine dose.

C．Persons that have got his first vaccine dose.

D．Persons that have been healed of COVID-19.