Everyone can benefit from better communication. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Of course, we know that isn't true, but this shouldn't stop you improving your communication skills. Here are a few tips to help you become a better communicator.

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    Verbal (口头的) language is only one part of the communication — body language is another. If you ever wanted to know how to tell if someone is lying, body language is the answer. Your body language tells other people what you aren't verbally saying, such as if you are anxious, confident, confused, angry or any other type of emotion or state of mind. If you become great at reading body language, it will help you become a better communicator.

    Listen to others

    Before you ever begin to speak, take a minute to see if anyone else has something to say. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Listening to others has many benefits, such as allowing you to learn new things or get information that you may later need.

    Think before you speak

    Your parents probably told you this as a child, but many people still do not take a moment to think about the words they are about to say. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} There is a time and place for all words and tones of voice.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} You will have to practice your communication skills before you can ever become an excellent communicator.

A. To become a better communicator is not an overnight thing.

B. Singing a song for them is good.

C. Become fluent in body language.

D. Don't try to make the conversation go your way.

E. You should decide what you want to get in a conversation before you choose your words.

F. If you are too anxious, you can't look for the right body language to use in communication.

G. In fact, if everybody were excellent communicators, the world would be a much better place.

    Generation Y is known as the generation that was born in the 1980s and 1990s, although experts do not agree on when this time started. The people who make up Generation Y are often the children of baby boomers（生育高峰中出生的人）.

    The millennium（千禧年）generation, as it is often called, has grown up with new technology and can use it in their jobs much better than the older generation can. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They like to communicate via text messaging, Facebook and other online technology. They have high expectations and seek new challenges. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Generation Y youths have a different attitude towards work, which is different from that of their parents or grandparents. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They do not live to work but they work to live.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} They want jobs that are flexible, not always having work from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.. They prefer working from their homes and taking a day or two off to spend with their family when the weather is fine.

    While baby boomers worked hard, grew up with a company and stayed there for the rest of their lives, Generation Y workers do not want to do the same thing during their whole life. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} That means if you don't like what you do then do something else.

A. They want to spend most of their time at home.

B. They expect to change jobs at least a few times.

C. The new generation can be described as energetic.

D. Besides, they often dare to raise questions when confused.

E. The Internet, cell phones, iPads are normal for this generation.

F. Young people expect a different type of workplace than their parents had.

G. They don't want to work as hard as their parents but spend their life in a meaningful way.

Help your child look forward to school

    Your child says that he is sick whenever the alarm clock goes off. Your child hides under the covers and cries, "I hate school" when it's time to get ready in the morning. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} If he behaves like that, there could be more than book reports and tests making him want to stay at home.

Talk to your child

    You can ask questions like "Did you have a good day today?" or "{#blank#}2{#/blank#}" If your child rides the bus, you can ask where he sits and why.

Talk to the teacher

    Meet with your child's teacher. Discuss the problems you are having at home and find out what is happening at school. Are there behaviour problems you do not realize? {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

Be aware

    Your child's problem may also be caused by a learning disability. If you think there's such a problem, talk to the school.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Most schools have either an in-house psychologist (心理学家) or one who visits the school regularly. Set up a time to discuss the problem with his teachers.

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    If your child's homework is untidy, don't criticize (批评) his handwriting. Instead, praise him for completing the work. If his clothes don't match in the morning, tell him how proud you are that he got ready for school on time instead of criticizing him.

A. Look for the good.

B. Volunteer in the classroom.

C. Do other students make fun of your child?

D. How are you getting along with your classmates?

E. You might get angry when your child tell lies at school

F. Your child forgets to bring home his homework on purpose.

G. His teachers will pay more attention to while he's in class.

    Our world is more connected than ever before thanks to technology. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Indeed, it is becoming increasingly important that we all learn how to deal with this painful feeling.

    You should be determined to actively end your loneliness. We often end up passively waiting for someone else to make us feel less lonely. You may feel that your loneliness indicates that nobody is willing to connect with you. And there is nothing you can do about it. But that is far from the truth. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    You should find reasons why you are lonely. We all feel lonely for different reasons. Some of us have no one to interact with on a consistent basis and that's why we feel lonely. You may feel that the people in your life don't share your thoughts and ideas. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} you need to identify it. And you know exactly how to handle your loneliness.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} People who are lonely tend to fall into destructive mental habits. They try to avoid the pain of not being understood and being disconnected by not giving people an opportunity to understand and connect with them. So the solution is to share your thoughts and feelings with others and to do so openly and fearlessly.

    You should find people who share your interests. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} everybody is interested in something. And just as there are many interests, there are many people who share those interests. Find what interests you and connect with others on that basis.

A. Whatever the reason is,

B. When you feel really lonely,

C. If you want to make friends with them,

D. Whether it's coin collecting or video games,

E. You should be open about your thoughts, ideas and desires.

F. Ending loneliness is something that you can and should pursue actively.

G. However, more and more of us find ourselves having to stand loneliness.

Make a difference

    I love to make a difference to others. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Do you want to contribute to other people's lives, helping them in small and big ways? If the answer is yes, but you are frustrated not being able to follow through, keep reading.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It includes service, time, ideas and methods, leaving your mark on people so that if they were interviewed, they would say, yes, that person made a positive difference in my life.

    Being inspired to make a difference 'really increases your energy. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} But that's not the point! The problem is that we often don't think we have enough time or resources to make a difference—we're too busy living our lives or earning a living. Actually we can afford to spend time on it.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In fact, other than the challenge of finding the time to do this, I can't think of a single disadvantage to this inspiration.

    This is truly one of my favorite tools to attract more enthusiasm in an easy way into my life. More importantly, I love making a difference in other people's lives. That's why I do it. Attracting enthusiasm is just the "side" benefit.

    We have all learned from Law of Attraction teachers that we will receive more of what we are "broadcasting" to the Universe. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. It is one of my top values.

B. It will help you attract more efforts and enthusiasm into your life.

C. Making a difference will help you attract more attention.

D. So get inspired to make a difference and your life will improve.

E. To make a difference, you can contribute something you have

F. If you want to make a difference, your energy will change when you focus there.

G. There is nothing but positive consequences when you focus on making a difference.

    Friendships can bring joy or sorrow.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}, we talked to researchers, authors, and therapists to learn how to manage the common relationship difficulties we all face.

    Broken promises

    Friends are vital for our physical and mental well-being but these relationships aren't always smooth sailing. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. And a major way this happens is through broken promises. Perhaps he canceled plans at the last minute or she declined to take part in an important party. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, the first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, says Jan Yager, PhD, friendship coach.

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    "Sometimes jealousy reveals our deepest desires," says Dr. Yager. "Healthy envy can motivate you to become better and be inspired by your friend's success," she says. She points out that it could be the other way around as well: Your friends might be jealous of you.

    Feeling left out

    There's no worse feeling than when you check Facebook Monday morning to find out that your friends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist, says, "I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusions." Then find someone else to talk to — maybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on the trip)—to explain how you feel. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. Experiencing envy

B. But while it may be painful

C. Stopping to feel jealous of them

D. Friend breakups can be just as painful as a romantic split

E. In fact, it's common to experience some serious hurt from your friends

F. Since there's no rule book on what to do when things get tense or go south

G. Maybe through that conversation, you can brainstorm how you will respond