Time is the most valuable thing that mankind has.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Many people try to manage their time. They arrange information and tips in order to effectively do so.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Time can be managed easily by finding out what is important and arranging these things in the order of importance. In this way you know your direction before making any plans and do not waste time and energy unnecessarily.

    Now comes the next question.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} The answer is that you need to find out what steps you need to take and what you want to do. Then you know much time to spend for each thing. These steps are like goals.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Not having them is like walking blindly in a dark room, trying to find the door.

    Time management also demands a set schedule that works best for you. In this way you will be able to arrange your tasks based on their importance and finish them. In this way you will not waste your time in beating around the bush.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}There are lots of things that we need to do in short time. Therefore, having good itme management skills is at the top of the list of things we all need.

A. We all live in a fast-paced world now.

B. Using every passing second effectively can benefit us.

C. Could you divide your time equally while doing your work?

D. How do you manage time and what type of information is needed to do so?

E. Setting goals is the most important part of time management.

F. Managing time is not that hard.

G. The aim of time management is to give us a feeling of satisfaction.

    Breaking bad eating habits and starting good ones is one of the healthiest steps you can take.

    But making healthy choices natural can take time.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} In fact, it can take a certain time for a new habit to feel natural. So how do you stay on track until your new healthy-eating plan takes hold?

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Setting too many goals or too many unrealistic ones can disturb you right from the start.

    Think about why you're snacking.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Or are you just bored or maybe a little stressed out? Skip the extra calories and take a five-minute walk instead.  {#blank#}4{#/blank#}The buddy(好友)system will keep you both on track. If you fail, don't give up. According to the European Journal of Psychology study, little bumps(凸块)in the road aren't likely to disturb the process of creating new habits. So, be patient and get back to your healthy ways as soon as you can.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Start small.

B. Are you really hungry?

C. Try to do something big

D. With a little patience, those bad habits will soon be gone

E. After all, it's hard to change a lifetime of bad habits overnight.

F. What kind of food do you want to eat when you are hungry?

G. And find a friend or co-worker who wants to make healthy changes, too.

    How to Say Goodbye

    Knowing how and when to say goodbye is often difficult, even in informal situations. But learning to say goodbye appropriately is a skill that will help you keep your relationships and let people know you care.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Read on to learn how to recognize opportunities when you leave.

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    When you're at any kind of party or gathering, or even a one-on-one conversation, it can be difficult to get away. Learning to recognize good opportunities to leave will make a short-term goodbye much easier.

Watch body language.

    People don't like telling you that they'd like you to leave.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} If the host of a party starts cleaning up, or withdraws (退出) from the conversation, gather your friends or belongings and make your exit. If someone starts checking their watch, or seems otherwise restless, it's also time to leave.

    Make plans to see each other again.

    Even saying, “See you at school tomorrow,” or “Can't wait to see you again at Christmas” keeps the goodbye light and focused forward.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

Tell the truth.

    Many people expect to come up with a “good excuse” when they're ready to leave.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}If you want to leave, just say, “I'm going to go now, see you later.”

A. You don't need to.

B. Set up a coffee date.

C. Recognize when to leave.

D. So try and watch for signals.

E. It makes the goodbye easier.

F. It's also easier than it seems sometimes.

G. If you haven't already made plans, use it as an opportunity to make them.

Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stress

    Everybody gets stressed from time to time. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Some ways of dealing with stress — like screaming or hitting someone — don't solve (解决) much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.

    Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed：

    ⑴Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult，such as a parent or other relatives. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They might have had similar problems，such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.

    ⑵Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear，that's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    ⑶Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends，it's time to get down to business. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Even if you can't solve all of it，you can solve a piece of it.

    ⑷Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away, especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.

    These steps aren't magic，but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time，you'll help yourself feel better even faster. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.

B. Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.

C. Different people feel stress in different ways.

D. Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.

E. You need to figure out what the problem is.

F. And don't forget about your friends.

G. Then, find a way to calm down.

    Schools consume a large amount of energy, which has a bad effect on the environment.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}, there are lots of ways that you can help your school save energy. Look for simple changes your school can make and band together with others to make an even bigger effect.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Even something as simple as turning off the lights when you leave a room can help to save energy. Turn off the lights in classrooms that are not being used and in other areas, such as empty bathrooms and unoccupied multi-purpose rooms.

    Use natural light when the sun is bright. It may not always be necessary for you to have the lights on in your classroom. There may be times of day when the sun is especially bright and enough for what you are doing in your classroom. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

    Set up a recycling station at your school Recycling is a great way to save energy because it reduces the need to produce new materials.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}, then ask your school principal if you can set one up.

    Get others involved.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. Either as an individual or as a team, you can create and put up signs around your school. Try using signs that remind people of things they can do to save energy and also some signs that raise awareness of saving energy.

A.Postsigns about conserving energy

B.Whether you are a teacher or a student

C.Ifyour school does not have one

D.Turn off your computer when it's not used

E.Shut down the lights when rooms are not in use

F.Other times of day you might only need half of the lights

G. If your school's garbage company offers recycling services

Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first {#blank#}1{#/blank#} There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.

First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion（谨慎）should be used. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.

Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} If you think of the offense（冒犯）as an emotional bruise（瘀伤）, think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Knowing when to keep one's mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.

A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.

B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.

C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.

D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.

E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.

F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.

G. Taking responsibility doesn't mean accepting blame for everything.