Once you stand behind a lectern(讲台) you need something to say, and you want it to be very interesting.The excuse people have for avoiding public speaking is, “I don’t have anything to say. My life is boring.’’ 1
How can you express yourself and your message? Here is a list of questions to ask yourself:
What is your philosophy? By what values do you live your life? List the key moments of your life. 2
For example: learning how to ride a bike, moving to a different city, taking on a new job, and so on.
What subjects and issues are you certain about? 3 To make flowers grow? To create world peace? Then share your story with the world!
4 Share your favourie jokes.
What makes you angry? Share how you would change teh world for the better if you could.
5 Speak about what catches your attention at the moment. Don’t have enough time in the day for all your work? Give a speech on that topic! It will perhaps help you solve that problem.
So, what do you have to say? Challenge yourself and discover your voice!
| A．What makes you laugh? |
| B．Do you have a sad story to share? |
| C．You may not think so at the moment. |
| D．What are you struggling with right now? |
E. But in fact you do have a message to share.
F. Have you found the best way to encourage a child to read?
G. Are there any special lessons or experiences that greatly influenced you?
阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D和E)中，选出符合各人要求的电视连续剧选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。"It's shown only early in the mornings, so I enjoy it before I go to work. This program focuses on the issues of one country, in which I am interested. I hope I will visit it in the future. "
"I like the series because sometimes it's about teenagers' problems, which helps me know more about my students. The series might have episodes that are not suitable for children, so I have to make some change for my lesson. "
"I can learn more about Greece and about the role of women in a particular society. In my writing for graduation, I benefit a lot from this series. Students of history all enjoy it very much. "
"I haven't missed one episode because it offers necessary information in educating my kids. But the show is on only once a month. I wonder why not air more…"
A
Good Bodies 25mins. 10eps. First Saturday each month at 9:00 a.m.
It takes a lively approach to helping very young children acquire the knowledge needed to stay well. Good body (played by John Burstein, the series' creator) and a group of children encourage students to adopt behavior that can keep them healthy.
B
Issues For the Millennium 30mins. 25eps. Monday 7:00 p.m.
This series uses the latest knowledge to introduce social problems young people meet with today. It often deals with sensitive topics, please preview the programmes before using them in a classroom.
C
Exploring Wisconsin Our Home 22mins. 54eps. Weekdays 3:30 p.m.
As Wisconsin is the place that people of many races and cultures call home, the programme has several themes of locations, movements and human--environment interactions. All these things make up the geography of the Badger State.
D
Mexico: Its People and Places 15mins. 10eps. Thursday 6:00 a.m.
This series offers basic information of Mexico’s history and cultural heritage of its people. Each program is a short documentary that can stand alone.
E
Ancient Civilizations 30mins. 6eps. Sunday2:00 p.m.
This series traces the development of economy, government and culture among ancient civilizations in China, India, Egypt, Rome and Greece. Using models, the series examines daily life within these countries, paying attention to the role women played in each society.
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Some Simple Key* to Transform Your Life
The Power of choice
Every one of us makes countless choices every day. Every choice we make has an impact on our lives.When hunger strikes, we con reach for a healthy, nutritious snack, or we can choose the* Sugar high of junk food. The more important the decision,
the greater its effect. For instance, how do I act towards that person who treated me badly? Do I generally choose to be passive, or do I actively set clear intentions and create what I want in my life? Every choice we make, however big or :<mall, affects us in some way.
If you are interested in living a richer, fuller life, there is a foundation upon which you can base all of your decisions which can make life better not only for you, but also for those around you. This foundation is to choose based on what's best for all .Imagine
a world where every parent, friend, teacher, business person, and politician truly did their best to choose what's best for all involved in every decision they made. We would certainly live in a more raring, supportive world.
It's the intention.The answer is simple. It doesn't matter. The matter itself is not the choice you make, hut rather the intention behind your choice. The key is that what decision you make. You an* dear in your intention of choosing based on what's best for all. If it later turns out that you seem to have made a bad choice, there's no need for guilt. Knowing that you did your best to choose with a sincere desire for what's best for all, your conscience stays clear and open.
What's best for me, too!
Choosing what’s best does not mean you have to always sacrifice yourself for others. Another example .a very exhausted mother can lose her temper easily and then she may become ill so that she can't support her family without earning any money.So as we move through each day of our lives, let us learn to care about ourselves as we do our best to choose what's best for others.
| A．How do you make choices? |
| B．Discuss them together to choose your project. |
| C．But how do I know what is really best? |
| D．What is important is that we should pay attention to this presence. |
E. So it is very important for you to take good care of yourself.
F. Even small or unimportant choices can affect what we experience and how we feel.
G. This then allows you to improve your decision, and make a right one.
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A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work.What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized. Together , you and your teen can work out a time—table in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right , no matter what the results are.
| A．A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions. |
| B．Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite. |
| C．They will only make the situation worse. |
| D．Encourage your teen to relax. |
E. The best thing is simply to listen.
F. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.
G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves
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If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following:
Move More
Make it a daily to find ways to move your body.Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk your dog; play with your kids. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute dance class. But that’s great when you’re up to it. At the same time, move more.
Quit Smoking
Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence?Take care! Warn your children against smoking.
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝肾) disease and cancer.
Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walk on the beach or in a park, read a good book, visit a friend, listen to relaxing music, and watch a funny movie.
Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms.____Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good.
| A．Avoid Excessive Drinking |
| B．There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs. |
| C．Think carefully about what you will do. |
| D．Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. |
E. It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes.
F. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
G. Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts.
Finding a new and fun hobby can make you a happier person. Hobbies can be a great way to relieve stress and bring more joy into your life. Specifically when you find a new hobby. Hobbies are for everyone at any age. When you get older, you should not have fewer hobbies. . You might be looking for a new hobby, but you're not sure what. A new hobby requires finding new interests, which means experimenting to find those interests.
Try new things. To find a new hobby, it will require trying new things. New hobbies won't usually just find you. Don't put things off. You might think to yourself, "I don't like that." If you've never done it, or given it a chance, how can you know? .
Learn new things. You're never too young or old to learn more in life. If you take the time to learn new things, you'll develop new interests. Let your curiosity run wild, and develop more knowledge over the things you don't know or are familiar with. . Reading the same sports newspaper everyday doesn't count as a new and fun hobby.
Collect things.. Start collecting them. Maybe you have an interest in coins, or specific jewelry. Think about certain interests that pertain to what you can collect. If you're a sports fan, then collect sport cards, or jersey's. Simple hobbies aren't always a bad thing. You can collect just about anything.
. Everyone has a creative side. Some people find different ways of expressing that side to them. It can be writing, drawing, painting, playing a music instrument, photography, dancing, or singing. These can be fun and relaxing hobbies to have that be a positive way of expressing your emotions.
A Interact with others
B Think of the things that you do like
C Learning is not such a bad thing
D Find and express the creative side in you
E Have an open mind and give things a chance
F Otherwise you'll develop more stress and gray hairs
G write down a list of the leisure activities you enjoy