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How to find your own suitable interests？

Everybody should have their hobbies. 1 And it is also a great way to improve your health. Most hobby clubs have members who are very experienced in their hobbies. While a hobby has many benefits， it is not always easy to find the right one. Here is how to find one that fits you.

Try hobbies that fit in where you like to be. Try one as soon as possible. You may find yourself with a new hobby by doing what you want to do. 2 Try to write a short story， and writing might become your new hobby.

Get out of your comfort zone and try to learn something new every month. Choose a hobby that fits your schedule.

3 For example， even if you are not patient， try making a needlepoint （针绣花边） pillow.You might find that you enjoy needlepoint.

One of the best ways to find a hobby that fits you is to try new things. 4 If you enjoy visiting new places， maybe traveling is a hobby that is right for you. Try photography or painting scenery when you enjoy observing nature.

Join a local club. Experienced members will help you learn the skills for the hobby. 5

A. Do you have your own hobbies？

B. For example， some people dream of writing.

C. Other members will also be able to give you advice.

D. For example， you wish to become a free traveler.

E. Having a hobby is an excellent way to pass the time.

F. People who like outdoor activities could try hiking.

G. Many people find that they enjoy things they never thought they would.

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In some particular time， we can easily get ill. 1 Such as runny noses， sore throats， nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel miserable. But experts believe that there is no link between cold weather and catching colds.

2 Internal Medicine expert， Dr Meenakshi Jain of Max Hospital says， “One reason could be that people are likely to stay indoors， so the virus can spread easily. 3 ”

The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by any of up to 250 strains of virus， the most common group of which are the rhinovirus （鼻病毒） that hit the nose. 4 “They are transmitted through the nose respiratory passages， by touch， and by contact with airborne particles that are created by sneezing or coughing，” says Dr Jain.

There is no cure for the common cold and antibiotics are of no help. However， there are some precautions which can help：

5 In this case， you can protect your hands from getting germs.

Don’t touch your eyes， nose and mouth， which can limit your chances of infection.

Don’t share drinking glasses or utensils with anyone as this will prevent the spread of the virus.

Make sure to eat enough fruit to boost your immune system.

A. Drink lots of fluids.

B. Wash your hands regularly.

C. So why are we particularly sensitive this season？

D. Get enough sleep and you’ll certainly feel better.

E. Also the viruses are more active in wet atmosphere.

F. It’s winter and you have probably noticed germs are everywhere.

G. They are responsible for anywhere between a third and half of all common colds.

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Today is a perfect day that can leave you with good memories you may someday share with your friends. Here’s how：

1 You can see or do something a million times， but you can only see or do it for the first time once. As a result， first-time experiences usually leave a deep mark in our minds for the rest of our lives. So try to experience something different and you’ll have more memories！

Work on something that’s great to you. 2 Life is short. Today is the day to take action.

Smile and notice what’s right. Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad. 3 And no matter how it turns out， it always ends up just the way it should. Either you succeed or you learn something.

Be true to yourself. The only shoes you can wear are your own. If you aren’t being yourself， you aren’t truly living. And in fact， you’re only existing.

Make a new friend. People are interesting creatures， and no two people are exactly alike. 4 Find out what makes them different. They’ll likely open your eyes to wonderful ideas. And you never know， they just might change your life.

Be present. Be here now. 5 Don’t miss it.

A. Learn a new skill.

B. Try something new.

C. So meet someone new today.

D. It just depends on your opinion.

E. Pay close attention to what you’re doing.

F. Make yourself busy with something meaningful.

G. Remember， right now is the only dear moment to you.

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Ernest Hemingway’s first book of stories is called In Our Time. It includes a story called Big Two-Hearted River， about the effect of war on a young man. It tells about the young man taking a long fishing trip in Michigan.

The story is about two kinds of river. 1 It is where the young man fishes. The other is dark. It is a swamp， a dangerous place.

2 He is also trying to forget the war. Yet he never really speaks about it. The reader learns about the young man， not because Hemingway tells what the young man thinks， but because he shows the young man learning about himself.

Big Two-Hearted River is considered one of the best modern American stories. 3 Then it is often published in collections of best writing.

Hemingway soon published another long story so that he was recognized as a serious writer. The novel was called The Sun Also Rises. It is about young Americans in Europe after World War One. The war had destroyed their dreams. And it had given them nothing to replace those dreams. These people were later called members of “The Lost Generation.” 4 At the age of 25 Ernest Hemingway was famous.

Many people， however， could not recognize Hemingway’s art because they did not like what he wrote about. Hemingway’s sentences were short. He wrote about what he knew and felt. 5 His statements were clear and easily understood.

A. It came out in 1925.

B. One is calm and clear.

C. He used few descriptive words.

D. The book was an immediate success.

E. He developed his writing skills this way.

F. The story shows the young man trying to forget his past.

G. With the success of his novel， Hemingway became more popular.

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Lots of people give you advice on overcoming fear. 1 However， I want to tell you that a world without fear would be more dangerous， less rewarding. So we want to treat fear as a friend？ Here are three reasons.

2 Think about it. Do you get more nervous when you meet the girl （or guy） of your dreams？ Which is more fearful， talking to the boss of your company or to some of your friends？ 3 If you didn’t have fear to guide you， you might not know that！ Not so bad， right？

Next， fear encourages us to take action. Fear is a call to action. In the past， our ancestors didn’t run away in fear when they saw a tiger running toward them but tried to kill it for food. Now， most of us don’t face serious danger like hungry tigers every day， but we do face serious bosses or public speaking. So， what can we do？ 4

Lastly， fear lets you know you are alive. Why do we like roller coasters （过山车）？ It frightens us in a mostly safe way.Same for horror movies.

5 Fear can also encourage you to take action to improve. Don’t we all need that kind of friend？

A. Don’t fear to be wrong.

B. Imagine what life would be like without fear.

C. Fear can guide you towards what’s important for you.

D. The first is that fear is an excellent guide to opportunity.

E. They say if you can overcome fear， you will be successful.

F. Let fear provide us with the energy to do what needs to be done.

G. Fear is showing you what is important and what matters to you.

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In American universities， most admission policies based on several standards， including a student’s high school Grade Point Average （GPA）， participation in activities， SAT or ACT exam scores and so on.

The university admissions office considers whether a student has taken courses in high school that have prepared him or her for more difficult coursework. 1 A GPA is a figure representing a student’s accumulated grades. Each letter grade is assigned a number of points： A=4 points， B=3， C=2， D=1 and F=0 point. A GPA is calculated by adding all of the points earned for each course grade and dividing the total points by the total number of courses taken. 2

Universities prefer to see applications from high school students who have engaged in activities in their spare time， such as clubs and student government. 3 Most students in the US take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their final year of high school. Each university sets a minimum SAT or ACT score that a student must achieve in order to be admitted. The SAT tests critical reading， math and writing skills. 4

Students are often required to write an essay as part of the application process. 5 The applicants may also be required to have a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office.

A. A student’s high school GPA is also considered.

B. A student who fails a required course must repeat the course.

C. Each admissions office determines the length and content of the essay.

D. For example， a GPA of 3.0 is a “B” average for all of the courses taken.

E. The ACT tests English， math， reading， science reasoning and optional writing.

F. Participation in these activities shows students have learned valuable life lessons.

G. A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all the required courses.

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Surprising Benefits of Having a Dog

Dogs offer more than just companionship. If you’re considering getting a pooch， check out these surprising benefits of having a dog.

1. You’ll exercise more.

Owning a dog can motivate you to exercise every day. On those days when it might be easy to skip a workout， looking at your dog standing by the door waiting to go for a walk can give you the push you need to get out there. 1

2. Your social life may improve.

Not only does walking your dog help you to get exercise， it might also help you to get a date. 2 Going to the dog park can also lead to strangers striking up conversations with you about your dog.

3. Your heart will be healthier.

Studies show that petting a dog lowers a person’s heart rate. 3 In fact， some researches show that dog owners are much more likely to survive a heart attack compared to non­dog owners. Male pet owners in particular tend to experience a reduced rate of heart disease.

4. You’re less likely to feel depressed.

4 Dog owners are less likely to be depressed. Caring for a dog helps relieve symptoms of depression and encourages people to be more positive.

5. 5

Dogs can be effective home security system. Just knowing that you’ve got a dog who can use its keen sense of hearing to detect anyone walking around can help increase your sense of security， which is good for both your mental and physical health.

A. You’ll feel safer.

B. Dogs can replace security system.

C. You can never imagine your dog can be of so much benefit.

D. Therefore， dog owners are more likely to have a healthy heart.

E. The benefits of dog ownership extend to your mental health as well.

F. People are more likely to stop and talk with you when you’re walking a dog.

G. Taking your dog for a 30 minute walk every day can greatly improve your health.

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Do you constantly use the computer， whether for learning or entertainment. Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health. 1

The simplest way is to drink 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A， which helps reduce radiation. 2

It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may reflect some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. 3 The brighter the screen is， the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.

You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.

Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. 4 Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.

5 Old computer， in general， has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.

A. And adjust the sound level on your computer.

B. Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.

C. And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.

D. The most efficient way is to drink some coffee regularly.

E. Here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.

F. If possible， purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.

G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.

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Most of us lead a busy life. 1 We think， “If I reached my goal， then I would be happy”， or “If I could get a better job， then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now？

Firstly， take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 2 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us！” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that can brighten your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”

Secondly， taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 3 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.

Thirdly， don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich， rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone， why not call， e-mail or write to them？ 4 As Wayne Lawton explains， “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude， what’s in it for me？ Happiness is found in putting other’s interests， desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 5

A. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink， a bath or family photos.

B. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.

C. In my spare time， I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.

D. Driven by the “urgent”， we forget to enjoy life.

E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.

F. So please treasure relationship.

G. Be aware of beauty in nature.

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Time is the most valuable thing that mankind has. 1 Many people try to manage their time. They arrange information and tips in order to effectively do so.

2 Time can be managed easily by finding out what is important and arranging these things in the order of importance. In this way you know your direction before making any plans and do not waste time and energy unnecessarily.

Now comes the next question. 3 The answer is that you need to find out what steps you need to take to do and what you want to do. Then you know how much time to spend on each thing. These steps are like goals.

4 Not having them is like walking blindly in a dark room， trying to find the door.

Time management also demands a set schedule that works best for you. In this way you will be able to arrange your tasks based on their importance and finish them. In this way you will not waste your time in beating around the bush.

5 There are lots of things that we need to do in a short time. Therefore， having good time management skills is at the top of the list of things we all need.

A. Managing time is not that hard.

B. We all live in a fast-paced world now.

C. Using every passing second effectively can benefit us.

D. Could you divide your time equally while doing your work？

E. Setting goals is the most important part of time management.

F. The aim of time management is to give us a feeling of satisfaction.

G. How do you manage time and what type of information is needed to do so ？

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Have you ever seen an animal being mistreated？ Seeing a pet or wild animal get hurt might make you sad， angry， or afraid. You might think there is nothing you can do. In fact， the good news is that everyone—including you—can be a helping hand for animals.

Keep your eyes and ears open. 1 Watch for changes in the way they look or act. Look out for animals who：

have cuts or other bruises （伤痕）

avoid or attack people when they come close

are too thin

are missing fur

are almost always left outside

These signs don’t necessarily mean a pet has been hurt on purpose， but they shouldn’t be ignored. If you see any of these signs， set them down. 2 What did you see or hear？ Where？ When？ Were other people around？

Report it. Never move an injured animal！ Ask a parent， teacher， or other adults you trust for help. Find out whether the injured animal in your town can be saved by animal shelters or police. 3 If the person mistreating animals is a friend or family member， tell an adult you trust.

4 Let other kids know what to do if they see an animal being hurt. Using the information above， make posters to hang or flyers （传单） to hand out at school. Include the phone numbers of the police department or animal shelters who can save the injured animals.

Remember， animals can’t speak for themselves. 5

A. Speak up.

B. Ask others for help.

C. Keep their phone numbers at hand.

D. Animals are friends of human beings.

E. They need us to speak up for them.

F. Get to know pets in your neighborhood.

G. Or if you see someone hurting an animal， write down the details.

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Procrastination （拖延） is a phenomenon we are familiar with. Therefore， we waste our free time and put off important tasks we should do till it’s too late. 1 Here， I will share some personal steps taken to overcome procrastination.

Break your work down into little parts. Part of the reason why we procrastinate is that we find the work too overwhelming （巨大的）. Break it down into little parts， and then focus on one part at a time. If you still procrastinate after doing so， break it down even further. 2

Create a detailed timeline with specific deadlines. Having just one deadline for your work is like an invitation to procrastinate. That’s because we would get the impression that we have time and keep pushing everything back until it’s too late. 3 In this way， you know you have to finish each task by a certain date.

Change your environment. Look at your work desk and your room. Do they make you want to work or do they make you sleepy？ 4

Hang out with people who inspire you to take action. I’m pretty sure if you spend just 10 minutes talking to people like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates， you’ll be more inspired to act than if you spend the 10 minutes doing nothing. 5

A. The people we are with influence our behavior.

B. If it’s the latter， you should begin to change your workspace.

C. Having a companion makes the whole process much more fun.

D. It’s a bad habit stopping us achieving greater success in life.

E. Soon， your task will be so simple that you will be thinking you can do it now.

F. Seek out someone who has already achieved the similar outcome to your goals.

G. Break down your project， and then create an overall timeline with specific deadlines for each small task.

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Successful students are highly motivated by an inner drive to study well. They have a specific career goal in mind. 1 So they form their own good study habits， plan ahead and stick to their study timetable on their own initiative （主动权）.

If you want to motivate yourself， here are some great ways to improve your motivation.

You should write down your educational goals， which makes them become clear.

Imagine your success. Experience the feeling of reaching your particular goal.

Give yourself rewards. 2

Seek advice and study opportunities from the good students in your class.

Successful students tend to study hard. They pay much attention to class as well as taking notes. 3 Outside class they find a quiet study place to study， because they know that academic life comes before their social life.

Successful students should set goals. 4

Goals that aren’t written are only wishes.

It helps you make a commitment to yourself.

It gives you a way to see your progress.

No one wants to regret not doing something they could have done.

Successful students manage their time well by setting up weekly timetable. They make the best use of their study time and find a quiet place and study there every day. 5

If you want to be a successful student， please do as the above.

A. After setting goals it is important to write them down for many reasons.

B. They arrive at the classroom early and sit in the front.

C. You will be proud of yourself when you achieve success.

D. They make study time productive and not necessarily long.

E. They know that they are responsible for their success or failure.

F. Each time you complete a lesson， do something special for yourself.

G. When you set your goals， make sure that your goals are specific and realistic.

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There is distinction between reading for information and reading for understanding. 1

The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers， magazines， or anything else. We can get access to the content of those materials easily. Such materials may increase our information， but they cannot improve our understanding. And we can easily get the new information， for our understanding was equal to them before we started. 2

The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely understand. Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can increase the reader’s understanding. 3 Otherwise one could never learn from another. Here “learning” means understanding more， not remembering more information.

What are the conditions in this kind of reading？ 4 Besides， his book must convey something he possesses and his potential readers lack. Second， the reader must be able to overcome this inequality in some degree. And he should always try to reach the same level of understanding with the writer. If the equality is approached， success of communication is achieved.

5 It is the least demanding and requires the least amount of effort. Everyone who can read can read for entertainment if he wants to. In fact， any book that can be read for understanding or information can probably be read for entertainment as well.

A. Otherwise， we would have felt the shock of puzzlement.

B. First， the writer should have a better communicating skill.

C. The writer must be “superior” to the reader in understanding.

D. Thus， we can employ the word “reading” in two distinct senses.

E. Such communication between unequal people must be possible.

F. Reading for entertainment is capable of increasing our understanding for information.

G. Besides gaining information and understanding， there’s another goal of reading—entertainment.

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Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women over the age of 60. But people of all ages die of heart attacks each year. And while death rates have declined in the US and many western countries， they are on the rise in the developing world. 1

No one would have guessed that Barbara Teng would have a heart attack. She was not overweight. She did not smoke or exercise. “In 2004， the week after I turned 49， when I was on a business trip in Chicago， I had a major heart attack，” she said. 2 She now exercises daily， and monitors her heart health.

Dr Patrice Nickens， who is with the National Heart， Lung and Blood Institute， thinks that heart disease is 82 percent preventable. “Men are also facing the same problem， and the key to staying healthy is knowing your numbers，” She said. 3

“Your weight， blood sugar and blood pressure are important numbers that can help you take action and reduce your risk，” she said. 4

“And the steps to take are simple： don’t smoke， maintain a healthy weight， exercise， know your numbers and talk to your physician and control these risks， ” she said.

African Americans are at higher-than-average risk for heart disease； people don’t even know they have it， which increases the risk. Medstar Washington Hospital Center is trying to reach this population. 5 If people realize they are at risk for heart disease， they’ll make lifestyle changes.

A. And that changed her life.

B. So we must cure heart disease.

C. Lack of exercise causes heart attacks.

D. Yet most heart disease is preventable.

E. She thinks it is the leading cause of death for women.

F. She also believes a healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease.

G. With the right training， they can play an important role in community health.

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