Every weekend in Britain, DIY shops are always very busy. A large number of people spend their weekends making their homes better instead of relaxing!
DIY projects are very popular in Britain and there are lots of TV programmes which show people how they can improve their homes.
Some people like simple (简单的) decorating. They often put up wall-paper and paint walls, but there are a lot of different DIY projects that people decide to take on, from changing the new floor to setting a new shower.
Unluckily, people bite off more than they can chew (不自量力), and try to take on jobs which end in DIY disasters (灾难). For example, the shops often tell their customers that anything electrical (电的) should be done by an electrician. However, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger.
Something about DIY projects in 1. | |
Weekends in Britain | DIY shops become very busy. 2. people make their homes better instead of relaxing. |
3. to learn DIY | By watching TV. |
Kinds of DIY Projects | Some people do simple decorating, such as putting up wall-paper and 4.walls. Some people take on some difficult improvements, such as changing the new floors and setting a new shower. |
DIY disasters | It’s 5. that some people try to take on dangerous jobs. They don’t care about the warning and put themselves in danger. |
If you think you're too shy and want to be a little bit braver, try the following. You can make it.
There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel freer in talks.
When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings too and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.
If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something good to you. Doesn't it make you want to keep talking to that person?
Get your attention(注意) elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don't waste(浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether (是否)people like you or not.
Each time after you say "hi" or smile at someone for the first time, say to yourself "I did it"! Or it could be something bigger, like buying yourself an ice cream.
Keep trying and one day you'll never be "shy" when you talk to others.
How to be a little braver | |
Advice | Reasons |
Never 1.the fact. | If you tell people you are shy, they will understand you better. |
Smile more. | People don’t 2.the one with an angry-looking face. |
Start a talk with good words. | People will feel 3. and want to talk to you |
Pay more attention elsewhere. | It is a waste of time to 4. about others' opinions. |
Encourage(鼓励)5.to say hi or smile at someone. | Keeping doing this and you will be much braver to talk to others in the future. |
Do you often see ants? If the weather is warm, you may see them under the stones. If it is cold, many ants will be in their house under the ground.
Most of the ants are workers. They have lots of work to do. They look for food and take care of the young ants. Each family of ants has a queen ant. The queen doesn’t work at all. She is important because she lay eggs. These eggs will become new ants.
There are many kinds of ants in America. One kind of these is very strong. They can kill and eat elephants. They move in groups. They eat all the animals they meet while moving on their way. When these ants come near, people leave their homes.
Some 1. about Ants | |
Homes | They stay in their house under the ground if the weather is cold. So people can see them only on 2. days. |
3. | Workers: They are always busy searching for food and 4. after young ants. Queen ants: She 5. works but she is important to the ant family because she lays eggs. |
A strong kind | They live in America. They move in groups. They eat all the animals on their way, killing elephants and people. |
Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.
Try to find out the causes.
The first step is to find out what you’re worried about. Sometimes you know it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life .So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.
Think of ways to make it better
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problem.
Grades at school are often a top worry for students. If you're worried about grades, ask yourself these questions.
☆ How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn't a test?
☆ Do I have a good place to do my homework?
☆ Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do----write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.
Ask for help
When you're worried, you can find someone to chat with. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help .They can help you analyze(分析)your problems carefully and solve them easily.
Three steps to deal with 1. | |
Try to find out the causes | You will have more problems unless (除非) you make sure 2. your worries are. It is 3. to find out the causes first, although it might be hard. |
4.of ways to make it better | Dealing with worries about 5.: Ask yourself some questions about your study. |
Dealing with a 6.with a friend: Get your friend back by writing a 7. , inviting him or her to a basketball game , or 8. sorry to him or her. | |
Ask for help | You need to 9.with your parents, friends or teachers when you’re worried. With their help, you will solve your problems10.difficulty. |