You Can Fly More Frequently

    When traveling, airfare can take up a large part of your travel budget. What if you could fly practically for free? If it were possible, then you would probably travel more, right?{#blank#}1{#/blank#} While it may seem like a lot of work to accumulate miles, it's pretty easy when you know how.

    Sign up for mileage (里程) programs. You can't gain miles if you don't sign up.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Pick one or two airlines that you use most often and try to bring all your points into those programs by flying with them.

    Buy gifts and have dinner out. Most mileage programs have a business list where you can register several credit or debit cards and then earn miles for each purchase you make through their participating shops or meal you have at restaurant partners.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}so why not make it count toward future travel?

    Use your credit card. Look for a card that gives you rewards. There are a ton of credit card companies that offer mileage cards that give you miles for each dollar you spend. Use it for bills, groceries, gas and anything else you would normally use your bank account for and then pay it off at the end of the month.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Rent a car. Whenever you rent a car, you have the choice to include your frequent flyer member number.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} but it can be more beneficial to pay less than a dollar a day to earn one or more miles per dollar spent on your rental.

A. Some will charge a fee

B. With frequent flyer programs, you can

C. You're probably doing these things anyway

D. It's an easy way to accumulate miles and can add up really fast

E. In fact, you can get a free plane ticket just focusing on certain ones

F. Join frequent flyer programs, so you can start accumulating those miles

G. There are plenty of ways to earn money just by doing things you're already doing

    Nowadays, many people do not read for pleasure. The Internet and television have become most people's main form of entertainment, and reading is becoming a thing of the past. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} And there are ways to make it even more enjoyable, whether you do it frequently or just for assignments.

    Indentify what kind of reading you want to enjoy.

    Believe it or not, people enjoy different kinds of reading. Some people do research, some people read to learn how to do things, and some people read in order to enjoy stories or poetry. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Realize that there are countless types of reading materials.

    For example, if you want to read stories, keep in mind that there are many types, like romantic novels, creative nonfiction, etc. Don't decide you don't like reading just because you don't like one particular kind of books. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} But in the end, you'll slowly develop an interest in reading.

    Try listening to music.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Soft music is generally received better, but any type will do. It depends on what you like.

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    Find a place that is quiet, well-lit, and comfortable. You can even make a reading comer in your room.

A. Create a good reading environment.

B. Concentrate on what you're reading.

C. Remember, you will have trial and error.

D. Therefore, watching TV plays an important role.

E. Before anything else, figure out why you want to read.

F. For some people, this makes reading more pleasant.

G. However, reading can greatly increase your life experience.

    The eyes are the windows of the soul. Having a pair of bright, clear eyes is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Don't read while lying down or walking. Relax after every hour of reading.

    Don't stare at the sun or try to read in the darkness. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} This can damage your eyes easily.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes, get them checked quickly. Eye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks.

    Rest your eyes whenever you can. You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes. A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.

    Be careful when you choose your glasses.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Make sure your glasses are right for you. If they don't feel right, get your glasses changed.

A. Get your eyes checked often.

B. Develop good reading habits.

C. Make sure you get enough sleep every night.

D. Even if you're wearing sunglasses, never look directly at the sun.

E. The following tips may help you to protect your eyes.

F. Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.

G. Glasses that aren't suitable for you could bring you trouble.

    A volunteering vacation can be a meaningful way to spend your time off, but to make the trip satisfying both for you and the cause you are supporting, several factors need to be considered. Here is some advice on planning the satisfactory vacation:

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} There are hundreds of causes to volunteer for, and finding one close to your heart will lead to a more worthwhile trip. Possibilities include wildlife conservation, education, environmental protection, health and nutrition. Also, consider any personal and professional skills that you can contribute. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Choose your destination and setting. Your volunteering trip will be more enjoyable if you use it to reach a favorite destination. Southeast Asia is on your mind, helping with tree­planting programs in Bali would benefit the environment and let you appreciate the scenic island. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Is volunteering outdoors in a hot or snowy climate attractive, or do you prefer being in an air­conditioned office?

    Ask the right questions. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Be aware that most volunteering programs require a week-long stay. Ask other questions like: How many hours of work per day is required? Are there days off? Will you be working individually or as part of a team? And what are the goals of your efforts? {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Ask if the cost includes only accommodations or meals and transportation too.

A. Figure out your cause.

B. Find a well­respected organization.

C. And think about the surroundings you want.

D. Your duty there is to rest and play.

E. The more you know about your trip, the more successful it will be.

F. Despite the word “volunteer”, these vacations usually cost you some money.

G. If you're a doctor, for example, working at a health clinic could be an ideal fit.

    The UN's Millennium Development Goals included the ambition that by 2015 all the world's children would complete primary school. This has largely been achieved: nine out of ten children are now enrolled. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Even though most of the world's children go to school, an awful lot of them learn pretty much nothing there. According to a recent World Bank study of seven sub-Saharan African countries, half of nine-year-olds cannot read a simple word and three-quarters cannot read a simple sentence. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Several recent studies suggest education technology can help  It seems to bring about bigger improvements in poor countries than in rich ones.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} That doesn't mean buying computers for schools in the hope that children will understand how to use them, a stupidity on which plenty of money has been wasted. Instead, it means providing schools with software that children can use with minimal help from an adult. The software gets things right more often than the teachers do, adjusts itself to the child's ability, and sends teachers instructions about what they are supposed to be teaching. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Technology is no panacea(万灵药) . {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And authorities need to take teachers into account. But education technology can help greatly — by monitoring pupils and teachers alike, assisting the best teachers and, most important, making up for the failings of the worst.

A. The reason is terrible teaching.

B. The achievements are really great.

C. However, the figure is not as impressive as it sounds.

D. Technology plays more and more important role in teaching.

E. Good traditional teachers are not outdated, and are never likely to be.

F. Meanwhile it allows the authorities to check on whether the teacher is in the classroom.

G. Some of the scarce resources being spent on teachers could therefore be better spent on education technology.

We know that choosing a college major can be stressful.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}! Here's what you need to know about college majors before you commit.

Career prep

Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a physical therapist, or a web developer.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Make sure you're ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.

Earning potential

Future earning potential is worth considering. After all, college is such a big investment. The majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, mathematics, computer science, and economics. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. That six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.

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Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If your love is philosophy, don't write it off just because you're not sure about what the job market holds for philosophers. Many liberal arts majors provide students with critical thinking skills and writing abilities that are highly valued by employers.

Explore your interests

If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. That gives you four semesters to play the field. Make the most of any required general education courses—choose ones that interest you. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major—and maybe even your ideal career.

A. Many schools don't require students to declare a major until the second year

B. The most exciting aspects of college life is that it fosters new passions

C. A double major provides you with an understanding of two academic fields

D. However, keep your quality of life in mind, too

E. But have no fear

F. Before you decide, check out the curricula

G. Subjects you love