Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren’t satisfied with their present weight, but most people aren’t sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. __【小题1】__
So what should you do about your weight control?
__【小题2】__ The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian (营养学家). __【小题3】__ If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss, then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.
【小题4】 People who lose weight quickly be crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they haven’t permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime.
Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat. 【小题5】 Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.
It’s a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it’s just that: healthy.
| A．Weight management is about long-term success. |
| B．They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals. |
| C．Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. |
| D．People who don’t smoke cigarettes are healthier than those who do. |
F. Try paying attention as you eat and stop when you are full.
G. Changing from non-fat or low-fat food to whole-fat food is also a good idea.
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Maybe you are an average（一般的） student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:
__ 【小题1】____ When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule（计划） of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.( Don’t forget to set aside（留出） enough time for entertainment. A weekly（每周的） schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force（强迫） you realize what is happening to your time.
__【小题2】__ . Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but（除了） study materials（材料）. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on（集中精力） the subject.
_【小题3】___ There are other methods that might help you with your studying. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
_【小题4】____. When you get home from school, go over （复习）your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful（有意义的）, and you’ll remember it longer.
_【小题5】____. The purpose（目的）of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over-- worried.
| A．Study regularly. |
| B．Believe in yourself. |
| C．Plan your time carefully. |
| D．Find a good place to study. |
F. Develop a good attitude towards tests.
G. This will help you understand the next class.
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| A. Relocate the meaning of life. B. Say goodbye to guilt and regret. C. Avoid repetition. D. Do something new. E. Give to get. F. Put yourself in the fun zone. |
【小题1】Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak(漏). You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.
【小题2】The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.
【小题3】Most of us grown-ups live a dull life. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”
【小题4】Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.
【小题5】Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it. After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?
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It’s important for everyone to learn how to apologize effectively. You might think a simple “I’m sorry” will take care of everything. 【小题1】 There are some situations in which you need to apologize properly.
Apologize truely.
Apologizing through a half-hearted “Sorry” will get you nowhere. 【小题2】 If you really want to apologize, you must do it truely. Accept the fact that you were in the wrong. 【小题3】
Contrary to what you might think, apologizing over and over again isn’t going to help, especially if you’re apologizing to someone who’s your boss.
Don’t wait too long to apologize.
One piece of advice on how to apologize effectively is to do it as soon as you realize your mistake. Some people put off giving an apology because they think it will save them from the offended (被冒犯的) person’s anger. However, that is just not polite. If you can’ t approach the person personally at once, send him or her a message first. 【小题4】
Don’t expect too much.
You can’t expect that person to forgive you immediately. If you’re going to apologize, you have to be prepared for the worst. The conversation isn’t going to be the most comfortable one either. 【小题5】
Learning how to apologize effectively is very important. It shows people that you are a very kind person.
| A．Don’t apologize again and again. |
| B．However, that’s not exactly true. |
| C．Pay a visit to others ahead of time. |
| D．You’d better prepare yourself for anything. |
F. In fact, it might get you into even bigger trouble than before.
G. A lot of people don’t know how to make an apology to their boss.
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Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit and that can be a very annoying thing. 【小题1】 Read on for some techniques worth trying.
1. 【小题2】
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer’s disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 【小题3】 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There’s evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2. Go for a walk.
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 【小题4】
3. Learn something new.
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 【小题5】 Or go dancing with your friends.
| A．Focus on the future. |
| B．This can be especially harmful to the aged. |
| C．It should be something like learning gardening. |
| D．So take a few minutes each day to do some reading. |
F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain
_ 【小题1】__ People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things they need or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money.
Most of the money today is made of metal or paper. __【小题2】__ One of the first kinds of money was shells.
Shells were not the only things used as money. In China，cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands，rice was used as money for a long time. Elephant tusks，monkey tails and salt were used as money in parts of Africa.
The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the centre. __【小题3】__
Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money. __【小题4】__ Sweden and Russia used copper to make their money. Later some countries began to make coins of gold and silver.
But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. __【小题5】__ The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to another than the paper money used today.
Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money until today.
| A．The first coins in England were made of tin(锡)． |
| B．But people used to use all kinds of things as money. |
| C．No one knows for certain when people began to use money. |
| D．People strung(串连) them together and carried them from place to place. |
F. They began to use paper money.
G. Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services.
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend 【小题1】. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2.Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 【小题2】 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
3. ___【小题3】_____
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4.Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 【小题4】 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5.Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 【小题5】 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
| A． Be cheerful. |
| B．Do things together. |
| C．Do not wait to be spoken to. |
| D．Try not to find fault with your friends. |
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
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How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! 【小题1】 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life．
【小题2】
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter - your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you．Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else．
Don't fear people
【小题3】 The reason most people don't take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them．If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody．
Value yourself and your choices
When you do, others will too．Own the choices you make in your life． 【小题4】 When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too．Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not．
Focus on appreciation
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for．All successful people ask, What am I grateful furl How can / improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others 【小题5】These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and
productivity．
| A．Focus on your own talents and strengths |
| B．Never let others' opinions guide your choices |
| C．Treat every person like they are important． |
| D．When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you． |
F．Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you’ I lead a successful life．
G．However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want．