—________ you look tired. You'd better have a rest.

    I am a successful writer now. However, when asked the secret to my 1, I am always thankful to Ms. Waller.

    I 2 great pride in explaining to the public that I had been 3 to have the most wonderful teacher Ms. Waller in the 5th grade.

    Ms. Waller is a teacher 4 has the courage not to 5 me the standard curriculum (课程) for language arts, but 6 challenged her class to learn Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet to be 7. We not only read the play, 8 understood it. We became 9 about it, and we even performed it. I 10 the role of Lord Capulet, and I will never 11 it. My fondest 12 of my education are studying Shakespeare in her 13 with music playing in the background. 14, I have shown great interest in the Beatles and Shakespeare, and 15 her creativity, belief and support, I am a 16 at present.

    Ms. Waller 17 my life for the better, and fill me with a love of art and culture. I 18 her when I write, I think of her when I am at the opera. And I 19 how lucky I am to have had her influence on my life. I 20 you, Ms. Waller.

    Technology can really help you with your language learning. Here are four free apps you can try!

    Google Translate

    This is a very useful app. When you open it, you will notice that there is a camera icon at the bottom. This allows you to translate menus, signs and guides that you may come across when exploring in a foreign country.

    Duolingo

    I used this app while at university to practise my French while travelling. All you have to do is select your mother tongue, the language you want to learn (English) then, lastly, you decide how much time you want to spend practising each day (between 5 and 20 minutes). This is a good way to practise your reading and listening whenever you have a free moment and you can also do some speaking exercises.

    Learn English Podcasts App

    This is a good app for getting in some listening and reading practice at the same time. Each part is filled with information on everyday topics which can help you to widen your vocabulary and also help you to get used to the different sounds within different words.

    Nemo Language App

    This app turns your iPhone, iPad or Android phone into your favorite teacher of foreign languages. Learn whenever and wherever it's most convenient for you. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare.

    On today's program we talk about the word "field." But which one? There are many different kinds of fields.

    First, we will talk about fields in which you can work. A common question when you first meet someone in the States is, "What field do you work in?" or simply "What is your field?" Work fields are usually general. For example, if you are a doctor you would answer that you work in the medical field. A lawyer is in the legal field. And a marketing specialist's field is business.

    Now, another kind of field is also outside but we use this one for sports activities. And this type of field has led to several common expressions.

    A level playing field is when the conditions of competition are fair or even. Everyone has the same shot at winning. This expression comes from the fact that for a sports field to be fair, it must be the same for both teams. It would be unfair if one team had to play on a rocky part of a field while the other team played on smooth ground.

    Maybe you have heard of this expression before or maybe it came out of left field. "To come out of left field" or simply "out of left field" is another baseball term. It means something is a surprise to you. You were not expecting it at all! Other times it can describe something strange or odd.

    I hope you have enjoyed today's show on field expressions.

    When we think of the term women of Influence, what comes to our mind? Are they women who have social status and power, whose work brings about great changes for their communities, countries and the world? As women of influence their work is important.

    There are other women of influence whose roles are equally as important but often go unnoticed in social media. The roles our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts play in our lives, influencing the people we've grown to be. These women also lead by example with love, strength, gentleness. They made and continue to make personal sacrifices (牺牲) so that we can be healthy and happy.

    There are many women in my life who have helped me grow into the woman I am today. First my Mom, whose strength and courage showed me how to be strong and courageous too. My memories of her still fill me with love and inspiration. My grandmother taught me by example, how to age gracefully while continuing to stay connected to the world around her even when she became too old to go out.

    I am grateful to many friends of all ages, who share my joys, my sorrows, celebrated my strengths as well as my weaknesses. Without the influence of all these women in my life I would not be the woman I am today. For each and every one of these beautiful women, I am deeply grateful for their wisdom, love and guidance along my life journey.

    I would like to wish all the women of the world a Happy Mothers day. You make a difference to the men, women and children who come into contact with you each and every day. No matter what your role is, you are a woman of influence.

Ways To Celebrate Life

    After Nancy's son, Josh, passed away unexpectedly, she has been seeking a way to honor his birthday. With each passing birthday, she adds one more item to the list.

    Smiling

     If you don't feel good, a smile can trick your brain into feeling better.

    Sharing

    Call someone who is ill or lonely. Listen to their story. Take the time.

    Playing music

    Listen to music that touches your heart and soul. Sing in the shower, or out loud if you are comfortable.

    Re-watch your favorite funny or happy movie in your most comfortable clothes.

    Going outside

    Go outdoors to a natural surroundings. Sit in a comfortable place. Close your eyes. Listen to the world. It's all an extension (延伸) of you!

    Place this list in an envelope and revisit it periodically to see how you are celebrating YOURSELF! If you are good to yourself, you can be much better to those around you.

A. Making plans.

B. Looking back.

C. Tell them your story, if they ask.

D. Your breath connects you truly to nature.

E. Take a day, or a few hours to do what you want to.

F. Smiling makes you and those around you feel good.

G. Now Nancy would like to share these ways to celebrate life.

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