While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided． 71
● 72 When you are nervous，angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity．Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try．
●Take care of yourself
73 If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations．If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor．
●Make time for yourself
Schedule time for both work and entertainment．Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work． 74 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby．Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy．
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Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”．Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything．Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed．Set out to do the most important task first．
| A．Do whatever you like and want to do． |
| B．You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest． |
| C．Make a list of things to do． |
| D．Try physical activity． |
E．You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun．
F．You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day．
G．The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress．
I met Rose, my new classmate, on the first day of college. To my surprise, she was already 87 years old. "Why are you in college at such a young age?" I joked. "I'm here to meet a rich man, get married, have two children, and then retire and travel." She answered.
Like young students, Rose was outgoing, kind and helpful. Soon she became a superstar in our college.
At the end of the term, Rose was invited to give us a speech. I will never forget what she said to us, "There are only four secrets to staying young and achieving success."
"First, you have to laugh and find humor(幽默感) every day. Then, you need to have a dream. Next, find any chance to change yourself. Finally, people shouldn't have regrets(遗憾) for things they didn't do."
Over 2 000 students went to her funeral(葬礼) to express their love to the wonderful woman.
The great woman didn't live in this world any longer, but she gave us an unforgettable lesson in life. That is—Don't you think so?
| A．When you lose your dream, you die. |
| B．She always had friends around her. |
| C．Never too old to learn. |
| D．One week after she finished her college, she died in her sleep peacefully. |
E. Both of us laughed, because we knew what she said wasn't true.
F. The important thing is that you have something to express.
G. Instead, they try to hide their true feelings.
No one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make the right impression--not the wrong one--from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. _________Here are several tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:
___________Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code(准则). If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what, always be neat and clean.
Get to work on time. Employers value employees who come to work right on time._____ _____
Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor（主管） may do is to introduce you to co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or she has not told you your job duties, ask for a list. Don’t take too long for lunch. What is the lunch-hour policy at your new job? ________You can find out from your supervisor or your company’s personnel department.
______You should never make personal phone calls to your friends and family unless it is an emergency.
Never be the first one to leave. Observe how your co-workers behave around leaving time. It does no look good for you to be eager to leave.
| A．Set daily and weekly goals for yourself. |
| B．Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time. |
| C．It may be difficult to know what to do. |
| D．Do not make personal phone calls. |
E. Do people eat at their desks or does everyone take a full hour outside the workplace?
F. First impressions can last forever.
G. I’ll give you some advice now.
Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
| A．To fight family laziness, set an example. |
| B．Knowing how to fight laziness is important. |
| C．One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. |
| D．Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. |
E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.
F. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.
G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.
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People around the world used their computers to buy goods，communicate with others，listen to music，see pictures and learn about different places and ideas．In 2006，more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet．Blog is a short way of saying Web log．Through these personal websites，people can share their experiences，ideas and opinions with anyone on the Internet．
People of all ages have their own blogs．For young people，they are a way to show their writings and other forms of self-expression．These sites include “MySpace”，used mainly by teenagers and young adults． MySpace is an online community that lets people share message and pictures with an increasing number of friends．
YouTube is another Internet site that became more popular this year．This website lets anyone create，share and watch short videos．People can watch almost anything on YouTube：news，sports and entertainment events．These include videos of people singing or dancing，or animals doing funny things．Three young men created YouTube almost two years ago as a personal video sharing service．They recently sold it to Google for more than one half billion dollars．
Games and entertainment also became a larger part of the Internet this year．One Internet social site is called Second Life．They get married，build homes，operate businesses，buy and sell goods，work，play and attend school．
| A．The blog is one form of communication that enjoys growing popularity． |
| B．People of all ages use computers to express themselves． |
| C．It is an online world in which computer users create a new self and live a different life． |
| D．Many Websites offer free services to create personal Web pages and fill them with writing site on the web. |
E. There are music videos，and videos made by people in their own homes．
F. More and more people are buying computers because of the lower price．
G. It is the most popular social networking site on the web．
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| A. Accept the future B. Reflect on the Past C. Maintain a Diary D. Act E. Focus on Yourself F. Give Yourself a break |
How to Find Yourself
Do you often feel lost？Do you think you are living somebody else’s life? If yes, discover ways to find yourself by going through the following article.__________
If you are thinking, “how to find yourself when you are lost?”, then the first thing to do is to have a rest from everything—work, personal life and all worldly things. Give time to yourself to think why you seem lost. Is it because of over work? Is it because you are not leading a life that you want to? Or is it because you are not satisfied with the people or things around you? Try to find answers to these questions to determine the cause behind your restlessness. __________
For once, instead of being the way others want you to be, be yourself. Look within and find yourself in you. Think about the things that you would want to do if you didn’t have any family obligations or any money issues. Think about the kind of relationship you would want to be in, the place that you would like to stay in, the kind of lifestyle you would like to lead, if you didn’t have the society or people around you, judging all the time. If you really want to know how to find inner peace, then think, what you would want others to describe you as—an honest person? Or adventurous? Or loving, or realistic? Once you look within, you will know the answer and then try to be exactly that.__________
Thinking deeply about the past, the time or situations when you were the happiest, is another way to find yourself .Think what you were doing or with whom you were, when you were the happiest. This will help you to identify things that you want to do in life that make you happy and also certain people whose company you enjoy.__________
Knowing yourself and determining what you to do with your life will not come to you in a day or two. Discovering oneself is an ongoing process and it can take months or sometimes even years to truly find yourself. So, it’s important that you maintain a written record of all your feelings and thoughts, which you can go through at a later stage. Pour all your emotions and feelings about life in it and who knows may be one day going through it, you will find yourself.__________
Once you have discovered what you want to do with your life, make a move for change and self improvement. Even if it means taking up small things such as dancing or painting, go ahead and do it. If you want a career change, plan and take steps so that it can take place smoothly. If you are stuck in a bad relationship and find yourself unable to mend it, break away. At the beginning, you may find yourself slightly unbalanced, but with time everything will be fine.
It is very important for you to truly find yourself, before it is too late. If you do not find yourself now, you will spend your life with somebody you do not even know, i.e. yourself.