It is difficult for the parents of every family to teach their children to be responsible (有责任的) for housework.

    The Shatian School in Shanghai is making its students do housework for their parents. The third graders(三年级学生) must learn how to cook and clean, sixth graders do the laundry(洗衣服) and seventh and eighth graders cook balanced meals with 15 yuan.

    Many parents think it's a good way for children to try housework but they don't know how to do it at home. With the following ideas, you really can get your children to help at home.

    If you want to make your children think that they can do everything quite right, please don't always scold(批评) if them but give them lots of praise at home. Talk more about what they did right, not about what they didn't do. If your child finishes some difficult work, give him or her a Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad as a reward.

Face the Stress

    Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even can't sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid—all of which give you a stomachache or a headache.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Some kinds of stress are beneficial and others are not. Good stress might happen when you're called to answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} For example, you may do a better job in your test if the stress pushes you to prepare better before the test.

    On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isn't going to help you. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Make sure you keep yourself in mind: Sleep, exercise, leisure, and food. If you get enough sleep and eat healthily, and if you exercise and leave and leave time for fun, you'll probably feel less stressed.

①Have you ever thought about what's more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes(极端)to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn't everything. It's more important to be healthy.

②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets(日常饮食) that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?

③Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls. Some even wear tight(紧的)clothes that influence blood circulation(循环), making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health?

④Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health, To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?

⑤So, let's rethink what's really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don't tell us anything about a person's character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets，let's eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance(外貌), but by who you are as a person.

"Travelling by subway (地铁) is much faster. It not only takes me a few minutes to get to my office, but also I don't worry about traffic jam." a passenger says. A lot of people like taking the subway. It is a kind of popular way and more convenient in our daily life. It has three advantages (优点).

First, it's fast. The subway can run about 80 kilometers in an hour. It's much faster than riding a bike or taking a bus.

Second, it's accurate. It can help you get somewhere on time. Don't worry about the weather. It can arrive on time even if it is raining or snowing. During rush hour (交通高峰期), there is a subway every five minutes. You can't wait too long.

Finally, it is comfortable. It is very comfortable for passengers to take the subway. They can find a place to sit or stand here and there. They don't feel cold in winter or hot in summer because of the air-conditioners (空调). It can carry many people. I think most of people like it. You will have a good time to take the subway.

A. February 14 is European Valentine's Day. It is for lovers. People celebrate the festival to honor a man named Valentine. He helped lovers get married though the king didn't allow people to do that in ancient Rome. 

B. World Water Day is on March 22 every year. It tells people water is important to humans. And it calls on people to do something to protect clean water and save water in everyday life and work. Today many groups celebrate the day. 

C. April Fool's Day is the first day of April. It is a "for-fun-only"holiday. People today usually play small tricks on friends on this day. 

D. Mother's Day is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world,most commonly in the months of March or May. It is a day for us to show our thanks to our mothers. 

E. Christmas is a special holiday. And it's one of the greatest western holidays. It is similar to the Spring Festival in China. There is always a Christmas tree in each home. 

F. The International Day of Forests comes on March 21 every year. And the first International Day of Forests was held on March 21,2013. People celebrate the day in order to encourage everyone to protect the forest

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Water is very important to people's life. On this day,Mary tries to save water and tell others not to pollute the lakes and rivers. 

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}On this day,Tom likes playing jokes or tricks on others. For example,he always tells others that their shoelaces are undone when they are actually not. 

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}To celebrate this festival,Lily and her parents,usually decorate their home with colorful paper,green leaves and beautiful greeting cards. And they also decorate a tree with colored lights and glass balls. 

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}On the day,Mike and his friends usually hold different kinds of activities to encourage people to protect forests. They want other people to learn more about the forest and call on people to plant trees. 

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Jane loves her mother very much. On this day,Jane usually cooks breakfast and makes a card for her mother to show her love and thanks to her.