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With teenagers (grow) up, some of them have developed bad habits. These bad habits, if not (stop), could result in serious problems when they become (adult), such as tobacco or alcohol abuse. To prevent (harm) habits like these from affecting a teenager's life (be) essential.
According to modern psychology, to change bad habits, we must first analyse them using the" habit cycle". We must first find out the cue is. Then we must replace the old negative routine with something more positive. If successful, we will feel a sense of satisfaction and our bad habit may disappear. Breaking a bad habit is difficult, and is easy to make excuses and give up. We need (make) up our minds and show some discipline, and make small changes over a period of time. There is no" magic pill" to help us, but the changes will ensure we have happy and healthy life full good habits!
When I was about 12, my Aunt Fern gave me a tip on life that I will never forget. "Smile," she said, putting her arms around me." If you want friends, smile. People will want to be around you if you do." I have always been admiring Aunt Fern, who at the age of 89 still spreads happiness around even she herself is in difficulty.
I stood in front of the mirror in my bedroom and smiled as she suggested. I tried all kinds of smiles until I settled on my ordinary, simple, happiest looking teeth—showing smile. I practiced it. It felt good. Give it a try, and it'll make you happy, too.
This idea was further boosted when in the 10th grade I was advised by a friend in our school who was a senior to try out for the cheerleader. She was the head cheerleader and would be graduating and moving on. Without hesitation, I told her," No. I won't try out. "
I had tried out the year before and lost. In those days, the cheerleaders were chosen by all the students. Despite my busy study, I had practiced hard and thought I did okay, but found out that I not only lost, but came in last. No way would I humiliate (羞辱) myself! Not ever!
She persisted (坚持说)," If I teach you how to win, will you try out? I'm leaving and when I'm gone, there won't be a cheerleader. "
"Can you promise I would win?"
"No, but almost. I think if you do what I say, you could win. "
She then worked with me, teaching me cheers, but more importantly she taught me how to communicate with students. She said," Forget the result! Start caring about everyone in this school, really caring. Learn their names and be interested in them. Smile and be friendly. Smile at everyone. "
Back to the mirror, I smiled my head off again. I learned the kids' names, learned about them and actually cared about them.
So, the end of the story: I won. I won for the next two years until I graduated.
A school in Sarajevo is making headlines for not only accepting a deaf student, but also teaching his entire class sign language to allow them to better communicate with him.
The story began in September last year when Mirzana Coralic requested the primary school in her neighborhood to enroll her 6-year-old son, Zejd. The teacher, Sanela Ljumanovic, accepted almost immediately, but on the first day of school, she noticed Zejd sitting all by himself.
Sanela, determined to find a solution, tried developing a few tricks and signs of her own. But a parent of another child came up with an even better idea—getting the whole class to learn sign language along with Zejd. Three months later, Zejd was happily able to communicate with all his classmates about regular things like homework and games.
" I like this language and I also think it will be useful when I grow up," said Anesa Susic, one of his classmates. Now, sign language is getting quite popular at Osman Nakas primary school, with kids from other classes trying to learn as well.
Although Bosnia has laws in place that allow children with disabilities to attend all schools, there aren't many teachers like Sanela. The parents of the children in Zejd's class offered to contribute money to pay for the lessons. Of course, not all parents can afford to, but Sanela maintains confidentially about which parents pay and how much.
A. So they got an sign language teacher.
B. Therefore, Zejd's pay is not a problem.
C. As a result, many troubles started to appear.
D. Honestly speaking, Zejd has a hearing disability.
E. The other kids in Zejd's class are quite happy as well.
F. Zejd was unable to communicate with any of his schoolmates.
G. That's because the Ministry of Education doesn't pay for sign language classes.
When I was a little boy, I would play outside for hours on sunny summer days, and then have a deep and peaceful sleep at night. Sometimes, I'd have some vivid dreams, making me1for a moment. I would stare out into the darkness to see if anything was there and then 2over and go back to sleep. I can still remember a few times when I woke up, 3 out into the darkness, and actually saw someone there. It was Mom 4 over me as I slept. Each time she 5 told me to go back to sleep and I closed my eyes again, feeling 6 and loved.
I never asked Mom why she watched me sleep from time to time, but after seeing my own children 7so fast, I think I know why. She wanted to catch a moment in time and 8 it in her heart forever. I just9 that she carried a lot of those moments with her into Heaven when she 10 at only 55.
Last night I was sleeping lightly 11 I suddenly felt someone near me. I opened my eyes and saw Mom's 12 standing in the room, smiling at me, and then she was gone.
Now some may say that this was just a dream, a wish or part of an old13. To me, though, it was 14that Mom's loving spirit was still watching over me. To me, it was evidence enough to know that one day I would be 15 with her and everyone I have ever loved.
Trust in their love. Know that your own life can be full of love, too. Then joyfully go out and live it with a brave heart and a smiling soul.
When someone has (deep) hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly (benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, studies (show) that people who forgive others can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep." People who forgive show (little) anger and more hopefulness," says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good." So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people (feel) more energetic. "
So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don't wait for an (apologize), which will be disturbing." Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing," says Dr. Luskin." They may have wanted to hurt you they just don't see things in the same way. So if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting for a very long time. "
Next, keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean (accept) the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you, which can lead to positive psychology. Finally, try to see things the other person's point of view.
