Guide for Teenagers

    The teenage years can be tough，and it's normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don't go away or become so intense that you can't handle them，you may be suffering from depression. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

Try not to isolate yourself

    When you're depressed，you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult，but isolating yourself only makes depression even worse.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}．Spend time with friends，especially those who are active.

Keep your body healthy

    Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your moods. Ever heard of “Runners High”？Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression，so get involved in sports，ride your bike，or take a dance class. Any activity helps！{#blank#}3{#/blank#}．As for food，make sure you're feeding your mind with plenty of fruits，vegetables，and whole grains.

Avoid alcohol and drugs

    You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost”，even if just for a short time. However，substance abuse can not only make depression worse，but can cause you to become more depressed.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}．You will need special treatment for your substance abuse problem.

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    Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition，if you have a health concern you feel you can't talk to your parents about，see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If you're dealing with relationships，friendships，or family problems，talk to an adult you trust.

A．Ask for help if you are stressed

B．Even a short walk can be beneficial

C．Turn to your parents for help

D．As you get out into the world，you may find yourself feeling better

E．In short，drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse—not better—in the long run

F．The more exercise you do，the healthier you will be

G．Help is available and you have more power than you think

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Helping and working with others can have a good effect on your overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person. Working with pets and other animals can also improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against depression.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}By measuring hormones and brain activity, researchers have discovered that being helpful to others delivers inner pleasure. Human beings are hard-wired to give to others.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals.

    Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not. Older volunteers tend to walk more, find it easier to cope with everyday tasks, are less likely to develop high blood pressure, and have better thinking skills. Volunteering can also lessen symptoms of chronic pain and reduce the risk of heart disease.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Volunteering makes you happy.

B. The more we give, the happier we feel.

C. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose.

D. So volunteering helps you stay physically healthy.

E. Volunteering helps reduce stress, anger, and anxiety.

F. Volunteering can provide working experience when you need it.

G. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.

    Every time you visit Disney World，there's something new to see. What began in 1971 as the Magic Kingdom now includes the high­tech，movie­mad Disney and Animal Kingdom. Each time the park expands，so do your chances to spend money. How can you save？As a family guide to Disney World，I've been to the park more than 25 times with my kids，and I've developed a few money­saving plans.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Even if you're visiting for fewer days，it's a deal(the pass costs$229 for visitors ages 10 and up，$183 for kids ages three to nine and is free for kids under age three)．Without the pass，you'll have to pay separately for Pleasure Island and the water parks. A single trip to Blizzard Beach，for example，would cost a family of four $100.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}The prices at some of the nicer restaurants，especially those in Epcot's World Showcase，are much lower at noontime than at dinner. It's wise to make reservations before you leave home. Call 407­W­DISNEY.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}F or $65，you can get a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card(call 1­800­56­DISNEY)．Card­holders get up to 20 percent off Disney hotel rooms，plus price breaks on character breakfasts，theme park tickets and goods from Disney stores.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Character­theme dinner shows are expensive，costing a family of four about $140，and even a character breakfast，where Mickey or Donald Duck joins you for cakes，can set you back $50.If your budget is tight，try to meet the characters inside the theme parks and at free in­park shows. You can watch the Diamond Horseshoe show，for example，in the Magic Kingdom for no additional cost，while the similarly themed Hoop­Dee­Doo Musical Revue requires expensive tickets.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}By then，the kids will really know what they want，and you won't waste money on expensive things.

A．Members can get lots of benefits.

B．Dine out at lunch.

C．Become a Gold Card Member.

D．Don't pay extra to see a character.

E．Buy the five-day All-in-One Hopper Pass (入场券).

F．Don't waste money on any gift­buying.

G．Wait until the end of your trip to buy souvenirs.

How parents can help children with reading skills

    Making sure that your children read well can help them perform better in school and increase their confidence in their ability to communicate well. The following ways can be very helpful.

    Have your children read to you.

    Have your children choose their favorite book and sit down to read with you each evening. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It doesn't matter whether that starts after dinner or around the time your children go to sleep.

    Stock (储备) your house with reading materials.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It is reported that children who have different kinds of books and magazines to choose from at home actually score higher on standardized tests.

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    Researchers suggest having your children read signs on the road, menus, game directions, movie listings and other daily things. This will help your children try to understand the importance and applicability (适用性) of being able to read well.

    Pay attention to reading problems.

    See how well your children can sound out words, understand what they have read and use reading context (上下文) to understand the meaning of new words. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} For example, you can take them to reading learning centers.

    Use other reading tools.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Take games as an example, try to use them as much as you can, since they can make children look forward to and enjoy the process (过程) of improving their reading ability.

A. Read wherever it is possible.

B. Take your children to a library.

C. Make reading an important part of each day.

D. Keep some reading materials available in your house.

E. Games, textbooks and books on tape are good choices.

F. If your children have difficulty reading, get them some help.

G. You should watch your children's progress with their reading skills.

    Lizzy Greene's official website says it all: "Actress, Artist & Animal Lover. " At 13, Lizzy has performed in children's theater, and she is a trained gymnast. She is most known for her role as Dawn Harper on Nickelodeons Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. Now Lizzy is taking on another role—as a voice for animals.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} She grew up with dogs, and her family's pet is a 110-pound German shepherd(牧羊犬) named Jett. On the show, Lizzy shares the screen with a lovable 20-pound dog named Squishy Paws. In second grade, she stationed herself outside her school to ask for donations (捐款) to a local animal shelter. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Now Lizzy is also speaking out for farm animals. She's recently joined The Humane Society of the United States, Meatless Monday movement. She encourages young people to take a break from eating meat on Mondays. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} And she's encouraging the under-20 crowd to take part.

    Lizzy knows that raising animals for meat causes pollution, uses a lot of natural resources (资源) like water and also harms animals. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Choosing meat-free meals one day a week is also a great way to feel healthy.

    Many K-12 schools, universities and hospitals nationwide have started Meatless Monday programs.

    "It's so easy to love animals." Lizzy says. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} For some kid-and-animal-friendly meatless recipes(食谱), visit humonesociety.org/kindnezws.

A. It's easy to eat animal-friendly foods, too.

B. Lizzy has only just begun her bright career.

C. Animals have always been a big part of Lizzy's life.

D. And Lizzy says she has always wanted to help animals.

E. Cutting meat from our diet once a week helps the environment and animals.

F. Kids'breakfast can be as simple as trying a vegetable burger instead of a hamburger.

G. After the movement, Lizzy says she wants to save a few more lives and force humans to eat healthier.

In our lives. we will have experienced a number of interviews as either interviewee or interviewer. Effective interviews are purposeful, planned and well-structured interactions. To be good at interview is vital to personal development in modern society. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The following are the practical guidelines both interviewer and interviewee can benefit from.

Be prepared and confident. Understand the purpose of the interview, anticipate the questions you will ask and be asked, understand your goals and be able to communicate them clearly. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you are not excited by your ideas and abilities, why should anyone else be?

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Problems occur in interviews when either the interviewer or the interviewee fails to listen closely to what the other is saying. If participants listen carefully and are not thinking merely about what they plan to say next, the interview has a better chance of being productive.

Practice sending and receiving messages. By its very nature, the interview demands that each party be skillful at sending and receiving verbal messages. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Not only must you clearly encode(编码)the messages, you each must be skilled at reading the reactions and checking on the perceptions of the receiver.

Be flexible. Don't over-prepare or just memorize statements. Think things through thoroughly, but be prepared for questions or answers you haven't anticipated. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

As we can see, the interview, like any other interpersonal relationship, requires the cooperation skill and commitment of both parties to get effective results.

A. Demonstrate effective listening skills.

B. Reasonable demands of interviewees should be met.

C. However, practicing interview questions can benefit you.

D. It's significant to adjust to the other person's style and pace.

E. Ask and answer questions and express your opinions with enthusiasm.

F. You should also focus on the non-verbal signals sent to you and by you.

G. Thus, mastering the techniques of impression management is necessary.