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Everyone tries instant noodles方便面. It is very easy to cook by putting them into the boiling water and add in those MSG(味精) packets. However, have you ever wondered whether this is the correct way of cooking it? _______ .In order to make the noodles join together nicely side by side and achieve beautiful instant noodles in front of us, some form of wax coating涂蜡 is needed. __
__. It is advisable to have a break of 2-3 days before we start to eat another packet of instant noodles as our bodies need about 3 days to clear that layer of wax coating away from our system. Do you know the danger of having too much wax coating stored in our stomach? __
Here are the key points to take note of while preparing instant noodles.
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Repeat Step 1 and try to stir the noodles again to wash away the wax coating on the noodles before cooking it in a new pot of water.
The importance is not eating too many instant noodles. It is very important that we should follow the key points while having our meal of instant noodles.
_______..
| A．Nothing is more important than health, so drink enough water. |
| B．However, the layer of wax coating on the noodles is quite harmful. |
| C．It is very easy to cook instant noodles, but we must take note of the harm of it. |
| D．When you first see the noodles, you will notice them nice. |
E. Wash the instant noodles.
F. Wash and stir with warm water.
G. It will lead to cancer if it is stored in our body for long.
ㅤIndoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much，but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home.（1）＿＿＿＿＿，but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood（心情），reducing stress and helping their memory.What's more，indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
ㅤWhat are indoor plants？
ㅤIndoor plants，also known as houseplants or pot plants，are plants that like to grow indoors.Many of these species（物种） are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK，especially in the winter.（2）＿＿＿＿＿
ㅤWhy are indoor plants good for you？
ㅤWill Spoelstra，who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens，says，"（3）＿＿＿＿＿.I find during the winter months，plants around the house can really lift your mood."Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity，focus and memory.There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases，such as carbon dioxide.They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking.（4）＿＿＿＿＿
ㅤWhich plants can you grow？
ㅤAloe vera，peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors.You can buy plants from supermarkets，garden centres or online.Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones，and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy of owning plants."（5）＿＿＿＿＿." Spoelstra says." It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."
| A． |
All plants are different |
| B． |
Not only do they look beautiful |
| C． |
There are many benefits to growing plants indoors |
| D． |
Instead，they grow better inside，where it is warmer |
| E． |
Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best |
| F． |
Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help |
| G． |
Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding. |
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1） .
ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2） . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3） .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.
ㅤ●（4）
ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5） . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
| A． |
Find your causes |
| B． |
Start with small tasks |
| C． |
Accept the uncomfortable |
| D． |
All this adds up to a state of hurry |
| E． |
It can also help us practice more patience |
| F． |
This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable |
| G． |
They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
It's a joyful and stressful time of year in the United States for students and their families as they make decisions about where to attend college. Families often turn to rankings systems to help make a decision.（1）
When I talk to families as a scholar of higher education，they're often surprised that teaching excellence is not counted in rankings.（2）
Emerging research suggests that courses in lower﹣ranked universities，on average，scored higher on teaching than courses in higher﹣ranked universities.（3） The absence of teaching excellence from the rankings is surprising given the link between high﹣quality teaching and student success. Quality teaching is one of the most important predictors of a wide range of college outcomes.
Rankings，however，are only one reason why a low value is placed on teaching in higher education. Administrators often don't view teaching excellence as a way to increase enrollment（注册）or funding.（4） Research shows that the more time instructors spend on teaching，the lower their salary. What is the result？Many instructors continue to teach using traditional lectures，which lead to lower success rates.
（5） Nevertheless，not much will change until schools with high﹣quality teaching are rewarded with more resources，higher rankings and increased enrollments. In the long term，universities，organisations that rank schools，and others should work to make teaching a valued，core part of the mission.
What should students and their families do？They should give strong consideration to universities where high﹣quality teaching is valued，even though the schools may be ranked lower.
| A． |
Higher education has achieved its true potential. |
| B． |
Therefore，it's not highly valued in hiring or promotion. |
| C． |
Quality teaching has been an important reputation﹣building factor. |
| D． |
However，the rankings ignore a critical factor：the quality of teaching. |
| E． |
Efforts to improve teaching at the university level have recently emerged. |
| F． |
They're even more surprised at how teaching is undervalued by universities. |
| G． |
In fact，universities often shift emphasis from teaching to other ranking factors. |
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If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. 16 _________
·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. 17 _________
18 ___________Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.
· If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. 19_______ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.
Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. 20 ___________Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder .
| A． |
Stop to have a rest now and then. |
| B． |
Spend a few minutes looking through the book. |
| C． |
This depends on the type of book you are reading. |
| D． |
Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed. |
| E． |
Make a note of any page which is of special importance. |
| F． |
You may find yourself having to leam something by heart. |
| G． |
G Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy. |
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． 35 The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes．
36 However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels．This, of course, can lead to less pain．
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed． 37 While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety．
When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure． 38 On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit．
39 But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable．
| A． |
This feeling can also result in many other health problems． |
| B． |
Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud． |
| C． |
This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing． |
| D． |
They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep． |
| E． |
The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive． |
| F． |
It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety． |
| G． |
Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were． |