Reading is a lifelong journey. Put yourself into a world of books and get lost in another world—but where do you start?
◆ Ask a librarian (图书管理员).
The best people to throw your questions are librarians! If you tell a librarian what you've read before and what you liked or disliked about it, they will suggest some possible books for you to try.
◆ Make a change.
You may get used to reading history books or you just take an interest in science fictions. What about the books about culture? You'll never know until you try. Give a new style a chance and you may enter a whole new world of reading.
◆ Read reviews.
Book reviews can help you decide if a book is for you. There are usually short reviews on the covers of books. Some websites provide book suggestions from writers, parents and teachers. Some people's opinions about the books are very interesting. Their ideas may help you get a right pick.
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Reading something comfortable might be your first choice. But why not challenge yourself to read something more complicated (复杂的)? It is a good way of pushing yourself to improve your reading skills.
A. Challenge yourself.
B. They are cool book brains.
C. You can also read reviews online.
D. Let me tell you how to write book reviews.
E. Changing into a new style of book is not easy.
F. Here are some suggestions to pick a great book.
G. Developing good reading habits takes a long time.
Do you feel nervous when you talk to your parents? Do you easily make them angry? Don't worry.
Find the common interests between you and your parents. For example, if you and your dad both like playing basketball, you can watch one game together and talk about it.
Try to start a dinnertime talk with your parents. Ask your parents about their day, and they will open up to you easily. Don't forget that you have to open up to them, too. Besides, it's also a good idea to share something about the latest movies. Soon all of you will have a good conversation.
Eye contact (交流) is necessary. Don't be bored, or they will probably stop talking and walk away. If you listen patiently, they'll be interested in talking to you. As a result, there will be a warm conversation between you and your parents.
In a word, it's easy to get along well with your parents if you see them as your friends.
A. Let them know you're listening.
B. Tell them what happened at school.
C. It's important to have a healthy diet.
D. Look at your parents when you talk.
E. Get some training at a parents' school.
F. You can find the conversation will come easily.
G Here is some advice about how to talk to your parents.
People didn't pay much attention to their health in the past, but now more and more people try to make sure that they are healthy.
Do exercise every day. There are many ways to do exercise in daily life. Some people think that doing simple things like cleaning the house is helpful. Other people think that doing exercise such as running or playing ball games is good.
Eat healthy food. It is good for your health to eat healthy food. You should eat more vegetables and fruits but less junk food every day.
Today many people have stress (压力) in their life, but we should try to relax ourselves. In fact, you can never keep yourself away from stress in life. So you need to know the reason for the stress and find ways to feel better. Thinking about things in an active way can also reduce stress. Try to live for now, and don't worry about the future.
A. Pick up a hobby.
B. It is always with you.
C. Learn to relax yourself.
D. It's bad for your health to sit for a long time.
E. Now let me tell you some ways to keep healthy.
F. People have different ideas about ways to exercise.
G Healthy food plays an important role in a strong body.
