1．How to Prevent from Altitude Sickness
Being a paradise to many tourists，Tibet has been the dreaming wonderland and attracted tourists all over the world．And now as tourism in Tibet enters the peak season，more and more visitors are longing to travel to the mysterious highland．Meanwhile，they are worried about the altitude sickness （高原反应） which is most likely to experience in Tibet．Experts advised that tourists to Tibet should have a scientific and better understanding of the disease．
Altitude sickness，also known as acute high altitude disease （AHAD），is a common physiological reaction caused by acute exposure to low oxygen content and air pressure and dry weather when people getting up to a place with a certain altitude．
Acute altitude reaction usually occurs within hours or days after a person goes up to a highland above 2，700meters above sea level from a region with a lower altitude．It is believed that most visitors to Tibet will be certain to suffer from at least some symptoms which will generally disappear through acclimatization in several hours to several days．It presents as a collection of nonspecific symptoms including headache，shortness of breath，oppressed feeling in the chest，lack of appetite，fever，dizziness，fatigue or weakness，etc．Some will even take the chance to come down with drowsiness，insomnia，adrenaline surge，nosebleed and so on．
However，experts point out that human bodies can adapt to the surroundings （适应环境） in a gradual way．Therefore，altitude sickness is not that scary．
To prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness，visitors should have a proper preparation in advance and avoid heavy physical activities before they go to Tibet．After getting off the plane，they should try not to carry heavy things，run or avoid outdoor activities as much as possible．
Nifedipinum，Nuodikang Capsule and Suoluomabao Capsule （胶囊），which is also known as Hongjingtian Capsule，may help some people prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness when they are taken three days before people arrive in a highland．
Visitors with a severe cold，a high fever，acute or chronic pulmonary diseases，severe cardiovascular diseases，women in late pregnant and kids under three years old should avoid traveling to regions with a high altitude．
Proper rest，considerate preparation，and enough oxygen uptake can all help to relieve altitude sickness．If a patient does not show any sign of improvements after three to four hours，he/she should go to a hospital for medical treatment．
Title：How to Prevent from Altitude Sickness
Being a paradise to many tourists，Tibet has been the dreaming wonderland and attracted tourists all over the world．And now as tourism in Tibet enters the peak season，more and more visitors are longing to travel to the mysterious highland．Meanwhile，they are worried about the altitude sickness （高原反应） which is most likely to experience in Tibet．Experts advised that tourists to Tibet should have a scientific and better understanding of the disease．
Altitude sickness，also known as acute high altitude disease （AHAD），is a common physiological reaction caused by acute exposure to low oxygen content and air pressure and dry weather when people getting up to a place with a certain altitude．
Acute altitude reaction usually occurs within hours or days after a person goes up to a highland above 2，700meters above sea level from a region with a lower altitude．It is believed that most visitors to Tibet will be certain to suffer from at least some symptoms which will generally disappear through acclimatization in several hours to several days．It presents as a collection of nonspecific symptoms including headache，shortness of breath，oppressed feeling in the chest，lack of appetite，fever，dizziness，fatigue or weakness，etc．Some will even take the chance to come down with drowsiness，insomnia，adrenaline surge，nosebleed and so on．
However，experts point out that human bodies can adapt to the surroundings （适应环境） in a gradual way．Therefore，altitude sickness is not that scary．
To prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness，visitors should have a proper preparation in advance and avoid heavy physical activities before they go to Tibet．After getting off the plane，they should try not to carry heavy things，run or avoid outdoor activities as much as possible．
Nifedipinum，Nuodikang Capsule and Suoluomabao Capsule （胶囊），which is also known as Hongjingtian Capsule，may help some people prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness when they are taken three days before people arrive in a highland．
Visitors with a severe cold，a high fever，acute or chronic pulmonary diseases，severe cardiovascular diseases，women in late pregnant and kids under three years old should avoid traveling to regions with a high altitude．
Proper rest，considerate preparation，and enough oxygen uptake can all help to relieve altitude sickness．If a patient does not show any sign of improvements after three to four hours，he/she should go to a hospital for medical treatment．
Title：How to Prevent from Altitude Sickness
| Tibet is an （66）attractive/ideal site for tourists，but altitude sickness will be probably along with tourists． | |
| Causes | Altitude sickness （67）results/arises from low oxygen content and air pressure and dry weather． |
| （68）Symptoms | ◇Headache，shortness of breath，oppressed feeling in the chest，lack of appetite，fever，dizziness，fatigue or weakness，etc． |
| Prevention | ◇Human bodies can adapt to the surroundings （69）gradually． ◇Visitors can take some useful （70）medicines in advance so as to avoid altitude sickness． ◇Visitors can take some （71）measures to help prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness． ◇The people with （72）special symptoms should avoid traveling to Tibet． |
| （73）Treatments | ◇Proper rest，considerate preparation，and enough oxygen uptake can help to （74）relieve altitude sickness． ◇A patient who does not （75）improve after three to four hours should go to a hospital for treatment． |
15．"Happy New Year!"Everyone will greet each other with these words as they meet each other on New Year's Day．But it wasn't always January 1 that marked the New Year．
At least 4，000 years ago，the anci ent Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year．In Egypt，the year started when the Nile River flooded，enriching farmers'fields．This happened at the end of September．
The Babylonians held a festival in the spring，on March 23，to kick off the next farming cycle．The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days．
The date January 1 wa s picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC．The month of January originates from the Roman god，Janus．He is pictured with two heads．One head looks forward and the other back．They represent a break between the old and new．The new calendar was in time with the sun and it has been used until the present day．
In Vietnam，the New Year holiday happens in February．They buy fresh flowers and a peach blossom to put in their house，following the Vietnamese custom．
Thailand has its specific New Year's date； it's different from the normal calendar．The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13．On this day，Thai people play with water，throwing it on each other．It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead．
In China，the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar （阴历）．On New Year's Eve，all family members sit together at table，enjoying lots of auspicious foods such as dumplings，chicken to bring good luck．
Title：New Year traditions all around the world
At least 4，000 years ago，the anci ent Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year．In Egypt，the year started when the Nile River flooded，enriching farmers'fields．This happened at the end of September．
The Babylonians held a festival in the spring，on March 23，to kick off the next farming cycle．The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days．
The date January 1 wa s picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC．The month of January originates from the Roman god，Janus．He is pictured with two heads．One head looks forward and the other back．They represent a break between the old and new．The new calendar was in time with the sun and it has been used until the present day．
In Vietnam，the New Year holiday happens in February．They buy fresh flowers and a peach blossom to put in their house，following the Vietnamese custom．
Thailand has its specific New Year's date； it's different from the normal calendar．The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13．On this day，Thai people play with water，throwing it on each other．It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead．
In China，the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar （阴历）．On New Year's Eve，all family members sit together at table，enjoying lots of auspicious foods such as dumplings，chicken to bring good luck．
Title：New Year traditions all around the world
| Countries | （66）Dates/Time | Origins（起源）or activities | Meanings or reasons |
| Egypt | the end of September | the Nile River flood | make fields （67）rich |
| Babylon | March 23 | holding a （68）festival/celebration | kick off the next farming cycle |
| Rome | January 1 | Roman god，Janus | （69）representa break |
| （70）Thailand | April 13 | （71）pouring/throwingwater onto each other's body | bring good luck |
| Vietnam | （72）February | buying fresh flowers and a peach blossom | （73）followthe custom |
| China | February | （74）enjoyingauspicious foods | bring good luck and （75）happinessto everyone |
14．There are all kinds of good reasons to avoid getting angry．Not only does it make you feel bad，it makes you do stupid things without noticing the dangers and it can even destroy yourself．But like all feelings，anger has its good effect．
Anger can benefit relationships
Showing anger is natural when you are misunderstood and it's a way of communicating that sense of unfairness．But society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it．The problem is that when you hide your anger，your partner doesn't know they've done something wrong．And so they keep doing it，which will harm your relationship．So，the expression of anger can sometimes benefit relationships．
Anger provides self-change
Anger can also help you realize your own faults if you allow it．If we can notice when we get angry and why，then we can learn what to do to improve our lives．Anger can encourage self-change．
Anger reduces fighting
Although anger often causes physical fighting，it can also be a way of reducing it．That's because it's a very strong social signal （标志） that a situation needs to be dealt with．When others see the signal they are more encouraged to try and comfort the angry people．
Anger can benefit relationships
Showing anger is natural when you are misunderstood and it's a way of communicating that sense of unfairness．But society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it．The problem is that when you hide your anger，your partner doesn't know they've done something wrong．And so they keep doing it，which will harm your relationship．So，the expression of anger can sometimes benefit relationships．
Anger provides self-change
Anger can also help you realize your own faults if you allow it．If we can notice when we get angry and why，then we can learn what to do to improve our lives．Anger can encourage self-change．
Anger reduces fighting
Although anger often causes physical fighting，it can also be a way of reducing it．That's because it's a very strong social signal （标志） that a situation needs to be dealt with．When others see the signal they are more encouraged to try and comfort the angry people．
| Title | Benefits of Getting Mad |
| 61of getting angry | 1．Make you feel bad． 2．Make you do things（62）stupidly 3．Make yourself（63）destroyed |
| Advantages of getting angry | 1．（64）Benefitrelationships ●Reacting to being misunderstood by someone else is quite（65）natural． ●Hiding anger will do（66）harmto your relationship． ●（67）expressinganger can sometimes benefit relationships． |
| 2．Provide self-change ●Noticing when to get angry and why can help to（68）improve our lives． ●Anger can encourage you to（69）change yourself． | |
| 3．Reduce fighting ●Anger is a strong social signal that a situation needs dealing with． ●The signal will help（70）comfortthe angry people． |
13．Some young people have become disappointed with how commercialized Christmas has become．As a result，they try to break with established traditions．What do they do to get more out of Christmas？
Ways of celebrating
By booking a short holiday abroad they can escape winter weather．OK，so flying to warm countries is great for those who live in cold winter climates．But how do you celebrate Christmas when your year-round climate is warm，or even hot？
In California，Santa Claus arrives on a surfboard，wearing an unusual red wetsuit．As long as he comes bearing presents，Surfing Santa would probably be welcome anywhere．
In Australia，many young people enjoy the warm weather with a beach barbecue and cold beer．In recent years，Bondi Beach has become an attraction for overseas visitors to gather and celebrate．It's not uncommon for numbers to reach 40，000 on Christmas day．
Gift giving
We all know the feeling：you receive the kind of gift that you wouldn't choose for yourself in a million years．But you have to bear it pretending that you love your new present．
To avoid this experience，many people give gift vouchers（购物礼券）at Christmas．With this，the receivers can buy whatever they want．
Digital and electronic goods feature highly on many young people's Christmas wish lists．Not surprisingly，then，the Guardian's top gifts for modern young people are：
Apple's iPad：The iPad is probably one of the hottest items of the year．However you look at it，almost everybody wants one．
Digital Cameras：Christmas is the perfect time to give this gift that can help you to catch those special seasonal memories．Digital cameras are not as expensive as they used to be，either．You can take a bargain for as little as $100．
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Ways of celebrating
By booking a short holiday abroad they can escape winter weather．OK，so flying to warm countries is great for those who live in cold winter climates．But how do you celebrate Christmas when your year-round climate is warm，or even hot？
In California，Santa Claus arrives on a surfboard，wearing an unusual red wetsuit．As long as he comes bearing presents，Surfing Santa would probably be welcome anywhere．
In Australia，many young people enjoy the warm weather with a beach barbecue and cold beer．In recent years，Bondi Beach has become an attraction for overseas visitors to gather and celebrate．It's not uncommon for numbers to reach 40，000 on Christmas day．
Gift giving
We all know the feeling：you receive the kind of gift that you wouldn't choose for yourself in a million years．But you have to bear it pretending that you love your new present．
To avoid this experience，many people give gift vouchers（购物礼券）at Christmas．With this，the receivers can buy whatever they want．
Digital and electronic goods feature highly on many young people's Christmas wish lists．Not surprisingly，then，the Guardian's top gifts for modern young people are：
Apple's iPad：The iPad is probably one of the hottest items of the year．However you look at it，almost everybody wants one．
Digital Cameras：Christmas is the perfect time to give this gift that can help you to catch those special seasonal memories．Digital cameras are not as expensive as they used to be，either．You can take a bargain for as little as $100．
| Title | Celebrating in new ways |
| Situation | ☆Being（76）disappointedwith the commercialized performances． ☆Breaking the established（77）traditions． |
| Ways to celebrate（78）Christmas | ☆Flying to warm places to（79）escapethe cold winter． ☆（80）Welcomingthe surfing Santa in California． ☆Enjoying a barbecue on the（81）attractive/crowded/popularBondi Beach in Australia． |
| （82）Giftsfor giving | ☆Giving vouchers to avoid a gift that may not be （83）wanted/liked/loved． ☆Buying a（84）hotitem-an iPad． ☆Choosing a（85）cheapdigital camera． |