Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance . But in fact , a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror . They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

    Body image is a person's opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.

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    Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking , dancing , or even running . Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting , singing , playing a musical instrument , writing , or acting . {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques（体形）don't just happen . {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week . Working out can also lift your spirits .

    Respect your body ! Practicing good habits – regular showering ; taking care of your teeth , hair , and skin ; wearing clean clothes , and so on – can help you build a positive body image .

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Your body is just one part of who you are . Your talent for comedy , a quick wit（智慧）, and all the other things make you unique . So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A. Be yourself .

B. Just explore talents that you feel good about .

C. So , what can you do to develop a positive body image ?

D. They take hard work , regular workouts , and a healthy diet .

E. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you're good at .

F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed .

G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

     Reading books is one of the best hobbies.It not only helps you pass your time but also helps you increase your knowledge in a meaningful manner.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here we will give you a few tips that can help you.

     Fall into the habit of borrowing books to read.

     This is a very old school practice but still it can be highly effective（有效的）.When you borrow a book,there is obviously a deadline（期限）set.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

     Read everywhere.

     Keep a book in your bag and read it anywhere you go.This will help you to pass your time in a very productive manner.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Anyway,you can read your book 24 hours a day.

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     This can easily be described as a new school technique.You can read out to your brother or sister and this will enable you to finish your book as well as well as increase the knowledge and understanding of your brother or sister.

     Choose your books very carefully.

     {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Thus choose your books very carefully in order to enjoy your time and also finish your book effectively.If you choose a good book that can keep you interested a for a longer period of time,there is no way that you are going to leave it incomplete.

A.Read out to someone else.

B.Realize the importance of reading books.

C.Therefore,it is necessary to develop the reading habit.

D.Find an excuse to read every day just by visiting book clubs.

E.Yes,life is too short to read a book that doesn't impress you.

F.It doesn't matter whether you are traveling or are about to sleep.

G.This can encourage you to read it often to finish the book on time.

Learning a second language

    Nowadays, more and more people are learning a second language. So why should we spend time learning a second language?{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Let us see.

    Career

    If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own language will help you to communicate with them better.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Knowledge of foreign languages may also increase your chances of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.

    Travel

    Being able to speak a foreign language, for example, the Japanese language, would benefit you greatly should you be traveling to Japan.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you are fond of tourism, then knowledge of the local language is a must-have to avoid bad experiences or discomfort.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}If you are a high school student who is interested in going abroad for further education, then you will have to learn the language of the country which you wish to move to. In some countries, being able to speak that country's national language is a must for students wishing to pursue (继续) education there.

    Personal growth

    Learning a second language can help in broadening one's horizons(视野). It can help in learning about the culture of that particular country{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Not only can you enjoy different forms of art and literature relating to the new language, but you can also meet new people, make new friends and develop long-lasting relationships.

A. Education

B. Challenge.

C. Is it really worth it?

D. This will save you a lot of trouble.

E. It can help you to make sales and get good deals.

F. And it can open the way for new interests and hobbies.

G. Could you be required to study a particular language at school?

    If you feel depressed （消沉的） it's best to do something about it -depression doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor here are four things you can do to feel better.

    Exercise.

    Take a 15-to-30-minute walk every day or dance if you prefer.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the exercise habit it won't take long to notice a difference in your mood.

Provide yourself with good nutrition （营养）.

    Depression can affect appetite （食欲）. Some people may not feel like eating at all while others might overeat.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals.

    Find out troubles.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}When you know what's got you feeling blue and why talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to receive some understanding. If there's no one to tell pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well.

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    Depression affects a person's thoughts making everything seem unhappy and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths or gifts.

Most of all don't forget to be patient with yourself.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Depression takes time to heal.

B. Take action to solve problems.

C. Look on the bright side.

D. Proper nutrition can affect a person's mood and energy.

E. Try to make out any situations that have led to your depression.

F. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active.

G. With depression a person's creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked.

    Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, intelligence (智力) and feelings.
    In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.

    The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ (智商) of a group students were very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Very hot weather, on the other hand (另一方面), can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).

    Weather also has a strong influence on people's feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They even don't like to outdoor activities.

    Low air pressure (气压) may make people forgetful. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} There is a "good weather" for work and health. People feel best at a temperature of about 18 centigrade (摄氏度).

    Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A．It may be the weather's problem.

B．Warm weather can have a bad effect on health.

C．The wind can help people have higher intelligence.

D．But fat people may have a hard time in hot weather.

E．People may have higher intelligence when low air pressure comes.

F．People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days.

G．People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month.