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Luis and his wife Gloria live in a nice apartment, but it isn't big enough. They need a house with at least three bedrooms. They also want to have a yard for the children to play in. And so far they (look) at several houses that are for sale. One of them was beautiful but terribly expensive. Their business (not go) well, so they can't afford an expensive house. That's why they (search) for one that (not cost) a lot, and, of course, that's not easy to find.
Yesterday they looked at four houses, and three of them (be) great. But they couldn't afford the houses they liked, and they didn't like the one they could afford. The only affordable one was old and had cracks (裂缝) in the walls. Last night, Luis and Gloria (talk) about the house for two hours. "I know we (not find) anything that costs less, and I want to move as soon as I can," said Luis. "And I'm tired of looking at houses we can't afford," Gloria added. So they decided to buy the old house and repair it. The house (need) a lot of work, but it's a nice neighborhood and the back yard is big. It'll look beautiful when it (repair). Luis and Gloria are good at painting, and some of their friends will help with the repairs. The children will be happy to have their own house where they can make all the noise they (want).
Girls that eat with their families are less likely to develop eating disorders, a study says.
New research shows girls who regularly have family meals are much less likely to adopt extreme weight control1such as vomiting (呕吐), using laxatives (泻药) or diet pills.
A study2more than 2500 American high school students found that girls who ate five or more family meals a week had a much healthier3with food in later life.
The research,4in international magazine Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, polled students aged 13 to 17 in 1999 who were followed up five years later. Regular family meals were found to have a protective effect5the girls' age, weight, socio-economic status, dieting habits or relationship with her family.
Experts say doctors should6families to have dinner at the table7on the couch in front of the television to keep away from serious eating disorders.
Belinda Dalton, director of eating disorders clinic The Oak House, said eating with family helped "normalize" young people's relationship with food.
"When the young are feeling that they're not treated properly or when they are feeling completely depressed, they8something that they can control and food is something9and accessible for them to control.10, if they're sitting with their family on a regular basis then their family can be more in11of their eating," Ms Dalton said. "It's about young people feeling12their family and that builds self-esteem and sense of13and that works very actively against someone developing an eating disorder."
An eating disorders expert, Kirsty Greenwood, said meal times were often difficult for sufferers. "It's typical that they feel very14of their eating habits and often won't eat with other people. Perhaps it's because they haven't15the importance of the family meal in their growing up," she said.
A greenhouse is a building made of glass which is used for keeping plants when the outside temperature is low. In a similar way there are several gases in the atmosphere which trap the heat produced by the sun and prevent it from escaping. These gases are known as "greenhouse gases", and the way in which they trap heat in the atmosphere is called the "greenhouse effect". This is not simply air pollution. Most of the main greenhouse gases exist naturally in small amounts in our atmosphere, and without them the earth would be 30 degrees colder and human life would not exist. In other words, the greenhouse effect is a natural course which is to some degree helpful to us.
The problem is that in the last century and a half, we have been putting too many of these gases into the earth's atmosphere by burning large quantities of coal and oil and by cutting down forests. The rapid increase in greenhouse gases is making the world warmer. The world's temperature has already gone up by half a degree this century, and the sea level has risen by 10 centimeters. If the amount of carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) in the atmosphere doubles, there will probably be a rise in the earth's temperature of between 1 and 4 degrees. This may seem a small increase, but it would be enough to cause major changes in geography and agriculture. Large areas of the world would be flooded, and some areas would become dry and unable to produce crops. It is important, too, to consider that there may be a delay of about 30 years in the greenhouse effect. This means that we are probably experiencing only now the effect of the gases put into the atmosphere before the 1960s. Since then, our use of these gases has greatly increased.
In 1985, scientists reported a change in the atmosphere, a hole or thinning of ozone（臭氧） over Antarctica. Scientists were not sure what was causing.
Most scientists believe that man-made chemicals are destroying the ozone. They also have found signs of ozone loss in other parts of the atmosphere.
Ozone is found both in the air we breathe and in the upper atmosphere. Near the earth, ozone in the air is a danger to life. It is a waste product. But ozone found 10 to 50 kilometres up in the atmosphere protects life on earth. Ozone forms in the atmosphere through the action of solar radiation（太阳辐射）. Once formed, the ozone blocks harmful radiation from reaching the earth. Scientists say a reduction in ozone and an increase in the harmful radiation will cause many more cases of skin cancer and will harm crops, animals and fishes.
The report said it is about 8 degrees colder 15 kilometres above earth than it was in 1979. Scientists think the first loss of ozone reduces the amount of solar energy the atmosphere can take in. This cools the atmosphere, increases ice cloud production and leads to more ozone loss.
Scientists found signs the ozone problem has spread. The study shows that the loss of ozone over the areas with larger population in North America and Europe was at least three times greater than scientists had thought. The ozone levels reduced much more seriously during winter months than in warmer months. This is not surprising because the amount of ozone in the atmosphere changes with the temperature.
An international effort is being made to stop the loss of ozone in the atmosphere. But many experts fear that the effort will not produce results fast enough to prevent harm to life on the earth.
Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shame, we often do everything possible to avoid it, "We're taught from our earliest days that if you quit something, it means you're a failure," says the psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently.
Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: you've grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there's the upsetting feeling that you're no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you've stopped making progress. While it's not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.
Quitting, often happens in situations where we're unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have ill effects on our health. Perhaps you find your work unfulfilled, or you've jumped into a new relationship before you're ready--and, as a result, you're operating under intense pressure. "If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll," says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health benefits. "We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol(应激激素皮质醇)", which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate," says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability.
Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets--someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects(研究对象) were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future selves through 'imitation strategies' —an approach they compared to 'trying on different clothes.' Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCycles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self. "Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do," he says. "Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it's a good fit for you." It may not feel like it at the time, but just moving on from a situation that's not quite right can help you get back on track.
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A. Do not arrive too early, or you will be influenced by other people's anxiety can be contagious, and you may suffer from undue panic. B. Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock. C. When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn't understand. D. Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important. E. Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question. F. Too much rest will slow down the workings of your brain. |
How to Do Well in Exams
Do not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.
On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need (pens, pencils, erasers, etc.), then make your way to the examination hall in good time.
Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as "discuss", "compare" and "evaluate". It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.
If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling - or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.
Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students. Go and have a well-earned rest- then prepare for your next exam
