What you should do before and after an interview

      Wear the right outfit and bring copies of your résumé.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} One good idea is to check with human resource before the interview to get a feel of what you should wear.Although you're sure the company has your résumé，it never fails to bring copies of yours just in case your interviewer needs to look at it and doesn't have it in front of her.

      {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  Be aware of how you're carrying yourself during an interview，because your posture，eye contact，and relaxed position can impress your interviewer.Remember to sit still and straight and don't fidget(坐立不安)．

      Be on time or slightly early.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Showing up too early can make things awkward，and showing up too late is a red flag.But just because you only have to get there shortly before the interview starts it doesn't mean that you can leave your house later.Plan to be near the interview spot a lot earlier than when it starts to account for unexpected delays like traffic，and hang around in a nearby coffee shop until it's close to the interview time.

      {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Make sure you've prepared a list of good questions to ask your interviewer at the end.Pay attention throughout the interview，so you'll have questions related to what the hiring manager talked about.This shows that you're actively listening.

      Send a thank－you note.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} This is something that's appreciated by a lot of recruiters(招聘人员)．It's also your chance to make a final impression or clarify anything you didn't get around to in your interview.

A．Give the right answer to the question.

B．Have the appropriate body language.

C．Prepare the right questions for the interviewer.

D．Always send a thank－you note after the interview.

E．Try to take part in as many interviews as possible.

F．Make sure you know what the dress code is for the office.

G．Turning up five to 10 minutes early is the sweet spot for interviews.

    Before the summer of 2016,I had always been afraid of heights.For most of my life,even idea of climbing a mountain would give me butterflies in my stomach.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    On my birthday that year,when my mother and I first made the decision to climb Mt.Ranier in August,my knees actually shook with anxiety.However,it was finally time for our first outdoor climbing practice and the butterflies in my stomach had certainly multiplied.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Try to enjoy the feeling and turn the anxiety into hope.”She was always full of kind words,but could I apply her wisdom in time for the day of our final climb?

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Though it was August,the skies were gray on the southernmost face of the mountain.Near the halfway point,I lost my footing and fell backwards down the trail,slightly twisting my ankle.Though I was sore,I kept going for another mile or so,but I had to give up before we reached our intended target.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}However,I was able to recover in time for our planned summit climb.I had,over I gained the physical and emotional strength to recover quickly and come through adversity (even stronger.The breathtaking views along our climb no longer distracted me with fear but forced me to follow through with my goal.Unluckily,I had not overcome my fear of heights.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A.Don't let the butterflies get the best of you.

B.Eventually,I was not afraid of heights at all.

C.As it turned out,our practice hike proved challenging.

D.I didn't succeed on our first practice and suffered slight injury.

E.The breathtaking views made me relaxed and I went smoothly throughout the hike.

F.It was in that summer that I turned 16 and achieved something that deeply influenced my life.

G.However,I had made peace with it to the point where I could remain inspired by my own achievements.

A lot of benefits can be seen from getting enough rest, but for many of us, falling asleep can be challenging. There's plenty of advice about what to do to fall asleep.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Here're some pre-bedtime activities that could be hurting your chance of sleeping well.

    Exercise/Take a hot shower

    Exercise is a vital activity for your health. It can actually contribute to getting better - quality sleep. The problem, though, is that exercising within three hours of bedtime or taking a bath too close to the bedtime can raise your body temperature, and make it more difficult to fall asleep.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Watch TV/Surf the web

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} The bright lights of these screens can hold back the development of what promotes sleep. So close that laptop and turn off the TV about an hour before bed.

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Whatever schoolwork it is, it can certainly wait until morning. Getting work clown stimulates(刺激)your brain and can cause you unneeded stress一pretty much the opposite of what you want to feel if you're trying to fall asleep !

    Read interesting stories

Many people have done this: you're reading a really interesting novel arid suddenly it's 2 a. m.! Reading an interesting book before bed will make it difficult to fall asleep.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A.Perhaps you need the most boring thing imaginable to read!

B.Screen time before bed can disturb your ability to fall asleep.

C.Exercising or bathing, then, is best left for earlier in the day.

D.Realize the power of a good night's sleep.

E.Solve conflicts before you go to bed.

F.But what about not to do?

G.Busying yourself with work.

    The importance of communication cannot be denied. Using effective communication skills is important to relationships and to success at work.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here are a few:

    Prevent misunderstandings. When you clearly communicate your wants, your needs, and your intentions, there will be no misunderstanding. Many of our arguments and disagreements occur simply because one of us did not communicate clearly. Another example of the importance of communication can be seen in the medical field. When a doctor tells a patient his diagnosis(诊断)and gives instructions for care and medicine, it is critical that the patient understands exactly what the doctor intends to communicate.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Strengthen relationships. We get to know each other (either in business or personally) by talking and listening{#blank#}3{#/blank#}People like people they know. In business, the more personable business person, who showed an interest in his customer, wins the sale every time over the business person who is aloof and shows no interests in the customer, whatsoever!

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Talking about your problem and stresses actually helps to relieve the stress and anxiety. You feel as if some of the burden has been lifted from you when a friend listens and shows that she cares.

    The importance of communication skills becomes obvious when you think of the many times that you communicate with someone during a single day{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Taking the time to improve our interpersonal skills is definitely worth the effort!

B. There are a number of reasons that communication is so important to us．

C. When you communicate well, people respond negatively to you.

D. Knowing more about someone strengthens that relationship.

E. Otherwise, serious results could occur!

F. Increase confidence.

G. Relieve stress.

    What do you do in a situation like this? You're eating dinner with friends at a nice restaurant. You're having a great time when a phone rings at the table next to you. A man takes out his phone and starts talking loudly about problems he's having with his girlfriend. He talks for almost ten minutes! {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Many people find cell phones useful in their daily lives. But we've all sat next to someone talking too loudly on a cell phone. You may want to tell the loudmouth to end the conversation, but let the management take care of those noisy customers. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Here are a few rules:

    ▪Off means off! {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If a sign says "turn off cell phones", don't use your phone.

    ▪{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Speak softly and for a short time. Try to move away from other people.

    ▪Lights off, phone off! Never make calls in a theater or at the movies.

    ▪{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous. And watch where you're going when you're walking down the streets and talking on the phone.

    As more people use cell phones, things are only going to get worse. So, the next time you're getting ready to make a call, stop and consider the people around you.

    China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) has issued a new Circular about Preventing the Teenagers from Online Game Addictions.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They will control the time and money spent by underage gamers to prevent Teenagers from getting addicted to video games. Further, a real-name registration system will be created to check the identity of gamers against the national database.

It was estimated about 620 million gamers had brought in as much as $38 billion in revenue (收入) —out of which 60 percent came from mobile games. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} In the first half of 2018, China accounted for 26.1 percent of global revenues in this industry space.

    According to a report last year, there are more than 800 million netizens in China and over 98 percent are smart phone users. Mobile games and PC games are the primary type of products in China's gaming market, and account for 66 percent and 28.5 percent of revenues.

    The new measures specifically target youth online gaming. It bans users aged under 18 from playing online games between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} A maximum of three hours per day on weekends and public holidays.

    The government is also targeting the profitable parts of online micro transactions (微交易). Gamers aged between 8 and 16 will only be able to add up to RMB 200 ($29) per month into their account. Gamers between 16 and 18 years old will be able to top up a maximum of RMB 400($57).

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Regulators will be allowed to check the identity of users with the national database. Users will be required to register their accounts with their real name and phone number.

    Commenting on the newest measures, the GAPP says it wants that Gamers aged between 8 and 16 will only be able to add up to RMB 200ts to clean up China's internet space. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Video games are harmful for the youth.

B. Some new measures have been proposed.

C. Breakdown on gaming industry is ongoing.

D. A real-name registration system is also in the works.

E. China was the world's largest gaming market in 2018.

F. Teenagers will be able to play for only 1.5 hours on weekdays.

G. It also hopes to protect the physical and mental health of Teenagers.