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.   1 . 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.  2  Together, you and your teen can work out a time – table in which she can study for what she 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’s important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced died during exam times to focus and do her best.  3  If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
 4  Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. 5  Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her 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 be there.
F．Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.
G．Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

Being organized is an important skill for school and life.When you're well organized, you can stay focused, instead of spending time hunting things down.__【小題1】__For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignments, so you know what you have to do and when.Keeping labeled folders(貼有標(biāo)簽的文件夾) for handouts(課堂講義)and keeping all your schoolwork neat and in a specific place—these are the main parts of organization.
For home stuff, being organized means having a place to put your things and putting them back as you go.__【小題2】__It means keeping your schoolbag, your shoes, and your clean underwear in the same places so you always know where to find them.
Planning is part of being organized, too.__【小題3】_ Calendars, lists, and schedules can help you plan.You can buy or draw a calendar and keep it near your workplace.Making a schedule or “to­do” list for yourself is a good idea.Looking at your list helps you keep track of what you need to do.__【小題4】__ Check off things when you've done them.Use your list to help you decide which thing is most important to work on first.
__【小題5】__But once you're organized, it feels great.The less time you spend hunting around for things or panicking about homework, the more time you have for better things, like reading a good book or playing.

A．Planning means deciding what you will do and when you will do it.

B．First, you should get your schoolwork organized.

C．Add new thi Check off things when you've done them.

D．You will benefit a lot from a good habit.

E.What does it mean to be organized?
F.It takes some extra efforts to organize yourself and your stuff.
G.It means hanging your coat up instead of dropping it on the floor or throwing it on a chair.

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Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer.   1.   In the United States, heat exposure led to 8,000 deaths between 1979 and 2003. Luckily, a little prevention can go a long way towards making sure of an enjoyable day.

Know the danger

Heat-related illnesses do not require record-breaking temperatures to occur.   2.  The body’s temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90-degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age, weight or a medical condition can influence people.

Drink plenty of water

  3.   Sweating is your body’s key way to keep cool, so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day, but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the body’s cooling system and causes you to go to the bathroom frequently.

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Wear light-colored and loosely fitting clothing, so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管), and sun block(防曬乳) is always a good idea.

Take action

What should you do if you are suffering from the heat while watching your favorite event?

Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice, but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position you’re in to an area that is a little cooler.  5.  

A. Dress for the occasion

B. Weather-related causes

C. In hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated.

D. You may miss a little of the action, but it beats missing a lot.

E. But when you add sun exposure to the crowds, the results can be deadly.

F. It is also important to take advantage of services the equipment provides.

G. Temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.

 

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A. Know your introduction and your conclusion.

B. Channel your nervous energy.

C. Know your audience.

D. Use deep-breathing techniques.

E. Be prepared

F. Select an appropriate topic.

How you calm yourself before giving a speech? Both modern research and centuries of experience from experienced public speakers suggest some practical advice.

1._____

Know to whom you’ll be speaking, and learn as much about your audience as you can. The more you can anticipate the kind of reaction your listeners will have to your speech, the more comfortable you’ll be in delivering your message. Be audience-centered rather than speaker-centered.

2._____

You will feel less nervous if you talk about something you are familiar with or have some personal experience of. Your comfort with the subject of the speech will be reflected in your delivery.

3._____

The better prepared you are, the less anxiety you will experience. Being prepared means that you have researched your topic and practiced your speech several times before you deliver it.

4._____

You are likely to feel the most anxious during the opening moments of your speech. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a clear plan for how you will start your speech. Being familiar with your introduction will help you feel more comfortable about the entire speech. If you know how you will end your speech, you will have a safe harbour in case you lose your place. If you need to end your speech ahead of time, a well-delivered conclusion can permit you to make a graceful exit.

5._____

One of the symptoms(癥狀) of nervousness is a change in your breathing and heart rates. Nervous speakers tend to take short, shallow breaths. To help break the anxiety—reduce breathing pattern, consider taking a few slow deep breaths before you rise to speak.

 

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How to Make a Glodfish Live for Decades

Believe it or not , a goldfish could live for 10—25 years ot longer if it’s given proper care .However , with normal care it usually lives for about 6 years . The Guinness Book of World Records mentions a goldfish named Tish that lived 43 years! ____1.__.

Purchase the largest possible tank you can . While using a 20 liter tank is better for the fish than any kind of a fish bowl , at least 40 liters is necessary for quality of life a single fish . Chinese a tank with large surface area to increase the amount of oxygen in contact with the surface of the water.

__2.       Be sure that any decorations you choose aren’t hollow (harmful bacteria can grow inside ) and that they don’t have sharp edges . Provide your fish with different areas in the tank , such as an open area ideal for swimming and a hiding area . If you feed them at the same time every day , they will soon be waiting for you at that time and grow used to your presence .

Add some equipment to increase oxygen into the water . __3.      You can also have the current from a “waterfall” type filter help agitate (攪動(dòng)) the water ‘s surface .

Clean the tank at least once every two weeks , but more frequently is preferable due to the large amount of waste . __4.      

Feed the goldfish one to three times daily with food apecifically designed for goldfish . ___5.  Give them only as much as they can eat in a few minutes , and clean any leftovers immediately.

A.Provide mental and physical stimulation (刺激) for the fish .

B.Be aware that goldfish will not eat below 50--55  °C (10--14°C).

C.Here’s how to help your commpanion survive into the “ golden years ”.

D.If you do need to catch your fish ,consider using a plastic container rather than a net .

E.A small air pump can be necessary .

F.How often you do this will depend on the size of you tank , the number of fish .

G.If you choose to feed them more often , then reduce the size of the meals so you don’t overfeed.