Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice.

The good news is that bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction.

How to improve your mood?

1. When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment, then you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood.

2. . Exercises, gymnastics and sports help a lot to achieve a better emotional balance. If you feel that you are in a bad mood, take a hot bath or sauna. 3. .

Watch a movie, read a book or talk to a friend.

4. . When you leave work or home, go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve your mood.

Make relations with happy, optimistic and pleasant people. 5. . Positive and optimistic feelings that create positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood.

When the problem of bad moods, frustration and negative emotions beyond normal situations becomes chronic (长期的), it is important to turn to a specialist for help.

A.The relaxation of the muscles will help.

B.Change your environment.

C.Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression.

D.This can help you improve your mood significantly.

E. First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood.

F. There are ways to improve your mood.

G. Changes in feelings and mood can happen for various reasons.

If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.

Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz(奔驰)with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate(价钱). From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly(相应地).

With so many loopholes(漏洞)in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?

1. While taking a taxi in Finland, _________.

A. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go

B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride

C. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver

D. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying

2.We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland _________.

A. provide meals for only those who live in the hotels

B. provide meals for any diners

C. provide free wine and charge for food

D. are mostly poorly managed

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.

B. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.

C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.

4.It can be concluded that ___________.

A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily life

B. Finland has been a good place for cheats

C. the Finnish society is of very high moral level

D. all the Finns are rich

The President Goes to School

Last week,President Barack Obama gave a back-to-school speech to students at the Julia R.Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Students in schools across the country also tuned in to watch the President's speech on TV. He stressed the importance of trying new things,working hard and believing in yourself.

We Need to Work Hard

While acknowledging that times are difficult for families across the country,Obama reminded students that hard work now can mean big success later.“Nobody gets to write your destiny(命运) but you,”he said.“Your future is in your hands. Your life is what you make of it. And nothing,absolutely nothing,is beyond your reach.”

Obama spoke about his own life,and lessons he learned from his mother,who had to remind him to stay focused on his studies. He told students the secret of success:Showing up to school on time. Paying attention in class. Doing your homework. Studying for exams. Staying out of trouble.

Expand Your Mind

Obama encouraged students to hug what makes them different.“We shouldn't be embarrassed by the things that make us different,”he said.“We should be proud of them.”

He also suggested taking advantage of all of the chances at school,and always being open to trying new things.“That you're not the best at something today doesn't mean you can't be tomorrow,”he said.“Even if you don't think of yourself as a math person or as a science person—you can still excel in these subjects if you're willing to make the effort. And you may find out you have talents you'd never dreamed of.”

1.Who plays the most important role in writing your life according to Obama?

A.Yourself.B.Your parents.C.Nobody.D.Your teachers.

2.What didn't Obama talk about when he gave speech to students?

A.His own life.

B.Lessons he learned from his mother.

C.The secret of success.

D.Why he gave this speech.

3.Which of the following isn't Obama's opinion?

A.Students should pay attention in class.

B.Students should study hard for exams.

C.Students should go to school on time.

D.Get into trouble and solve it by yourself.

4.What's the right attitude when facing things that make people different according to Obama?

A.Happy.B.Embarrassed.C.Proud.D.Sad.

DESIGN―A―LOGO CONTEST

We need a logo—a graphic (绘画的) image—that will be the perfect symbol of our great new Wellsville Skate Park. We would like those of you who are counting the days until the grand opening to design an appropriate logo that can be used on stationery, business cards, fliers, brochures, posters and T-shirts. An appropriate, well-designed logo will provide an opportunity for young artists to receive recognition as well as great prizes. If you are interested, here are the things you need to know:

Logo Requirements

● Design must be original .

● Design can include no more than two colors.

● The words “Wellsville Skate Park” must appear in the logo.

● Logo should be submitted (提交) on 8×11 papers in every shape. Do not fold.

Submission Details

● Name and address of the designer must appear on the back of the logo design.

● Contestants (竞赛者) need to include a one-page written explanation describing the key features of the design.

Deadline

● Mail entries(参赛作品) will be accepted between April 10 and May 15. Entries must be postmarked no later than May 15.

● Winning designs will be posted on our website at www. wellsville. skatep. com on May 20.

Prizes

● First Prize: A digital camera

● Second Prize: One-year pass to Wellsville Skate Park

● Honorable Mention: A T-shirt with the prize-winning logo.

MAIL ENTRY FORMS AND DESIGNS TO:

Wellsville Skate Park Logo Contest

Riverside Recreation Center

1295 New Rockford Hwy, Riverside, VA23226

1.At the beginning, the advertisement tries to encourage readers to enter the contest by ___________.

A. offering prizes B. showing sample logos

C. explaining the rules D. relating graphic details

2.According to Logo requirements, the submitted design must ________________________.

A. include the full park name

B. be in a round shape

C. use at least four colors

D. be based on simple ideas

3.How will winners be announced?

A. By mail. B. By telephone.

C. On the website. D. On the radio.

4.Which website would be most helpful for contestants?

A. Website Design and Logo Design Company.

B. Designing Logos: A Guide.

C. Before and After: A Logo Design History.

D. Business Logos Designed Fast.

违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com

精英家教网