1 . Have you ever been in a bathroom, dressing room or another private area with a mirror and had that feeling that someone is watching you? You can check to see if a mirror is transparent by observing how it is installed and using a few simple techniques to determine if there’s a wall behind it.
Check out the lighting. For a two-way mirror to be effective, the light on the mirrored side needs to be 10 times brighter than the light on the other side. If the lighting is dimmer, it’s possible to see through the glass to the observation area. Look around and determine whether the lighting seems extraordinarily bright.
Sound it out. The sound of tapping a two-way mirror has also been described as bright or sharp as opposed to a thud (砰的一声) from an everyday mirror. Tap on the surface of the mirror with your knuckle (指节).
| A．Turn off the lights. |
| B．Try to look through the glass. |
| C．Observe how the mirror is installed. |
| D．If so, you might be looking at a two-way mirror. |
| E．There are some accurate ways to tell if a mirror is two-way or not. |
| F．A normal mirror will produce a dull, flat sound, since it’s placed in front of a wall. |
| G．People standing on the other side of the wall can observe someone looking in the mirror. |
2 . People with social anxiety disorder often have trouble feeling confident when communicating with others. However, you can build up your confidence by making sure that your body language sends a positive message about yourself. Even if you don’t feel confident, practising confident body language can make you feel better about yourself.
Keep your chin up. Do you look at the ground when you are walking? Is your head always down? If so, you need a change by walking with your head up and your eyes looking forward. You may feel unnatural at first.
Give a firm handshake. How is your handshake?
Slow your movements.
| A．Avoid looking at others. |
| B．Make eye contact throughout the conversation. |
| C．Fast movements make you look more anxious. |
| D．So it’s important to have confident body language. |
| E．A weak one is an clear sign of a lack of confidence. |
| F．But gradually, you’ll get used to this more confident gesture (姿势). |
| G．Here are some tips to increase your confidence through body language. |
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There are many people who wants to protect the environment but don’t know that should be done. Here are a few tips that can help you lighten the burden on the heavily polluting earth.
Don’t leave any electrical appliance (电器) on careless if you are not using it. It can contributed to saving energy. In addition, recycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow us to. Finally and the most importantly, be an educator. Talk with both your family and friends about global warming or let them be aware the importance of protecting the environment. Please remember that everyone contribution counts when it comes to creating a greener world.
4 . The world has spent a long time living with the pandemic. But many people have become lazy about protecting their safety. Are you spending time indoors and unmasked with trusted friends? Or eating in restaurants or making more trips to the grocery store? New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety.
Wear masks
The N95 mask is the gold standard. It may cost too much or be hard to find. A cloth mask does a good job of filtering particles that cause infection.
If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.
Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible.
The coronavirus vaccine may or may not be the solution. As of now, you are the best answer. Take care. Do not let your guard down!
| A．Wash your hands frequently |
| B．Spend less time with others |
| C．The best mask has three layers |
| D．Don’t stay outdoors alone for a long time |
| E．If the market is crowded, come back later |
| F．It is still best to minimize your social activities |
| G．Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe |
5 . Every day can be a fresh, new beginning — this is very important if you had a difficult day before. By starting with a positive attitude, you can face the challenges of the day in a good state of mind.
Exercise. Exercising is one of the best methods to start your day for your mind as well as the body.
Organize yourself.
Smile. Starting your day by acting the way you want to feel can help you be more positive.
Keep important items in the same place. To make mornings less busy, start a habit — keeping your important items in one easily accessible place.
| A．Write down the tasks for the day. |
| B．Try other actions to get yourself to feel happier. |
| C．Try some of the following tips to start your day right. |
| D．Put your keys, wallet, purse, and other important items there. |
| E．Instead of rushing through the morning, go slow and take your time. |
| F．It increases brain function, which can help you get a jumpstart on the day. |
| G．If you feel annoyed or tired, do something physical to make yourself feel happy. |
6 . How to deal with post-vacation blues
Dreaming at your desk about your recent vacation? Having trouble concentrating? Feeling depressed and wishing you were anywhere but at work? You are not alone. This worry about the first day back to work is perfectly normal according to Dr. Angelos Halaris, a professor of psychology at Loyola University in Illinois.
Ease back into work. "Don't jump into the cold water, you'll have a heart attack. Ease your way back into your routine," Halaris said. Set small goals to feel a sense of accomplishment.
Don't live in the past. Know that something you enjoyed has come to an end, but make peace with it and know it will come back again.
Do connect. People who are blue tend toward withdrawal. "Push yourself to communicate even if you don't feel like it," Halaris said.
| A．It's not just adults, either. |
| B．Company helps avoid the blues. |
| C．Resist feeling sorry for yourself. |
| D．Another study also confirms this finding. |
| E．Book another vacation—even if it's a mini-vacation. |
| F．You can also try to add some variety to your work life. |
| G．Keeping yourself occupied can help you avoid the post-vacation blues. |
7 . COVID -19 is still affecting a great many people all over the world. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
Maintain social distancing.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Practice respiratory hygiene(呼吸道卫生) . Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in ad-vance. Your national and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situa-tion in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility.
| A．Wash your hands frequently. |
| B．Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell. |
| C．Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. |
| D．Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. |
| E．Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. |
| F．Maintain at least 1 metre distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. |
| G．This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. |
8 . How to Help Others in Your Community (社区)
Helping others in your community is a great way to spread joy to others and get the most out of life.
You can choose to become a volunteer. Volunteering is great way to help others out in your community. Look around for a homeless shelter or soup kitchen and spend some time there doing whatever needs to be done.
You can choose to redirect gifts.
You can stop to help. There are many cases where you can stop to give a helping hand. If you see people on the street struggling to carry all their groceries, stop to help
| A．Usually they are grateful to accept your help. |
| B．You can choose to donate to important causes. |
| C．There are a number of chances you can take advantage of. |
| D．You can help your neighbors without spending much money. |
| E．Donate the gifts you receive to poor children in your community. |
| F．Not only will this help others, but also you will gain certain benefit. |
| G．Instead of getting new gifts every birthday, have your friends and family help others. |
9 . How to Win Votes in a School Election
In many ways, school elections are just like elections anywhere else.
● Decide what position to run for.
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● Advertise yourself. You and your campaign team should make posters, T-shirts, and other items that will let other students learn your name even if you don’t get to talk to them.
● Encourage people to vote. Sometimes the hardest thing is actually getting people to participate in the election.
| A．Create a network. |
| B．Argue with people. |
| C．Therefore, they will eventually vote for someone else. |
| D．Speak to as many people as you can throughout the school. |
| E．Student organizations have many offices with different responsibilities. |
| F．To win over voters you need to reach out to as many voters as possible. |
| G．The most important is to include your name and the position on everything you make. |
10 . Being a Volunteer
What can you do to help people? The answer is ——to be a volunteer! Then what is the common opinion of volunteering?
●Help yourself by helping others.
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Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in. Find something you all agree on. You can do the things as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flowers in your local community(社区).
●Create your own opportunity for your future.
Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services. You can make and sell products, and donate(捐赠) the money.
| A．So what are you waiting for? |
| B．Things to do with family members. |
| C．Clean up a school or other public buildings. |
| D．Volunteering gives kids a sense of responsibility. |
| E．Why don’t you choose to do a job you like best? |
| F．Volunteering means spending time in helping others. |
| G．When you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself. |
