Think I Can：How to Push Yourself to Success
"Because I can"is magic.It pushes us past our comfort zones （舒适区域）.It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't.Here are a few ways to use this positive thinking in your own life.
Be More Active
Whether it is to go home or go to work，climb the stairs instead of taking the lift.Whether it is to go shopping or watch a film，ride a bike instead of driving a car.Break the"I'm tired" or "It is too hard" or "It is too far cycle.Increasing your activity level will be good for you.
Try Something New
It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try something new.Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone.Maybe it seems too difficult.Or maybe，it is just inconvenient （不方便的）.Remember that you can try something new.It will help you to move past something bad and discover something new about yourself and possible new interests.
Increase Your Willpower （意志力）
Saying"No" to our favorites can be challenging.However，developing strong willpower，whether it is in response （反应） to our favorite chocolate cake or to overshopping，is something that we can all benefit from.Next time you want to do something you might regret，you have the willpower to say"No".
Speak Up
Often，we meet something that troubles us or makes us unhappy.We have a voice "because I can" in our minds.Talking with your loved ones，such as your parents and friends about how you feel，what you need and what you are thinking about can help you get on well with them and form deeper relationships.
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Be More Active |
Increasing your activity level will be good for you，such as（2） the steps or riding a bike. |
Try Something New |
It is easy for you to make a/an（3） for why you shouldn't try new things.Maybe you think it isn't at your convenience. |
Increase Your Willpower |
You have to（4） the willpower to challenge your own favorites. Next time you want to do something you might regret，remember you can say"No". |
Speak Up |
Say"because I can"（5） your loved ones，such as your parents and friends. |
During ancient times, children didn’t have much to enjoy themselves. What did they do for fun in their childhood? Let’s have a look!
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★Playing diabolo Diabolo passed down to ordinary people during the Ming Dynasty. It was always made of bamboo and wood, and was hollow (空心的) in the center. By throwing and catching diabolo on ropes, the high-speed rotating (旋转) diabolo would make a sound. |
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★Playing stone balls During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in winter to keep warm. Stones were carved (刻) into small balls and kicked. |
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★Kicking shuttlecocks Shuttlecock kicking appeared in the Han Dynasty. People used chicken feathers (羽毛), coins and cotton cloth to make a shuttlecock. It was kicked in groups of three or four during walking or running. |
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★Watching shadow plays Watching shadow plays was very popular during the Tang and Song dynasties. Shadow puppets (木偶) were made from the leather of donkeys (驴皮). There was light behind a large white screen on the table, the player controlled puppets and told stories. The movement could be seen from the other side of the screen. |
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▪ It was made of bamboo and wood, and it was hollow in the center. ▪ The high-speed rotating diabolo would make a sound ____73____ on ropes. |
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Playing stone balls |
▪ People carved stones into small balls. ▪ In the northern part of China during the Qing Dynasty, people played stone balls in winter ____74____ they could keep warm. |
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▪ A shuttlecock was made of feathers, coins and cotton cloth. ▪ It was kicked in groups of three or four. |
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▪ Shadow puppets were made from the leather of donkeys. ▪ The puppets ____76____ the player behind the white screen with the light on. ▪ People could watch shadow plays from the other side of the screen. |
用适当的句子、短语或单词完成对话，使对话完整正确。
Daming: Hi, Tony. What are you up to?
Tony: Hi, Daming. I’ve just made a model spaceship for our school project.
Daming: I’m not sure how to make it. _______21_______?
Tony: Sure, no problem. Have you heard the news? Scientists have sent a spaceship to Mars.
Daming: _______22_______ yet?
Tony: Yes, it has arrived already. That’s why it’s on the news.
Daming: Are there any astronauts in the spaceship?
Tony: _______23_______.
Daming: Why not? Astronauts have already been to the moon.
Tony: Yes, but no one has been to Mars yet. Lots of scientists are working hard in order to send astronauts to Mars one day.
Daming: That’s interesting! _______24_______ information on space travel?
Tony: You can go online to search for information.
Daming: I will. _______25_______, Tony.
Have you been quite forgetful lately? Have you been worried? If you are worried about losing keys and forgetting names, here are some ways for you.
Find out your own learning style
We all have our own ways of learning and remembering. Some of us have to say something out loud to remember it; others may have to write it down. Whatever your learning style is, accept it and find out a way that will work with it, whether it is written/audio notes（音频笔记） or some other ways.
Repeat a lot
Do something many times, and it is possible for you to remember it.
Repeating can help you turn short-term memory into long-term memory. It can feel a little silly writing down everything, or saying something to yourself 10 times in order to get through your day, but if it's necessary, then go ahead and do it.
Avoid unnecessary distractions （干扰）
With each day bringing fresh bad news, we have more distractions than ever before. However, there are many ways you can cut down the number of distractions.
The first one is trying to use your mobile phone less. Some studies show Internet use is making our attention last shorter and our memory worse. Although it's almost impossible to keep away from the Internet, using your mobile phone less can help.
The second one is to avoid doing many things at the same time. It has also been shown to influence long-term memory.
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Online eating shows have attracted a lot of fans across the world. Many hosts of such shows are popular for their ability to eat too much food. But some shows have received criticism(批评) for their waste of food. Some hosts threw away a great deal of food instead of eating it up.
It is reported in Beijing News that about 50 million tons of food is thrown into rubbish bins every year. In order to stop food waste. the videos that show food waste have been cut by many video platforms(平台). such as Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili.
Recently, the whole country has taken action to avoid wasting food. More than 18 provinces have made some instructions for restaurants to control food waste. In Shaanxi Province, local restaurants are asked to provide half portions(半份) to avoid waste. In Wuhan, the government suggests that restaurants use "N﹣1" mode(模式). For example, a group of 10 should only order enough food for nine people at first. More food is only brought to the table if needed.
In addition, a nationwide "Clear Your Plate" action has been launched(发起) online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after finishing their meals. At the same time, new laws are also being considered. " We will make new laws to give clear instructions on avoiding food waste, " announced a government officer.
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71. Some shows have received criticism because they .
72. According to Beijing News, about tons of food is thrown into rubbish bins every year. The datum(数据) shows the problem of food waste is .
73. "N﹣1" mode is designed to avoid . If twelve people go to dinner, they had better order enough food for only people at first.
74. In addition, " "action has been launched online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after they .
75. Our country has already to ask people to save food. Moreover, it will consider making new laws to on avoiding food waste.
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When Helen was little, Saturday night was her family game night. After supper, the whole family would play Chinese chess in the sitting room. As a c 61 , Helen loved to watch cartoons. But no matter how many times she asked to watch them, her parents would r 62 her. They said that playing Chinese chess would help exercise her brain. Still Helen wasn't w 63 to play it with them sometimes. Helen didn't realize how w 64 her parents were until she entered high school. The games that her parents taught her when she was a little girl turned out to be very useful l 65 in her life.
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