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福建省厦门市2020届高中毕业班英语第二次质量检查（6月）试卷
Supporting Others
We're always being told that the secret to happiness lies in helping others, Indeed, it's natural to want to support those we care about, especially if we are in a position to do so.
When we offer support, it may not always be wanted.In this case, offering support in the manner of"... if l were you, I would ." can feel like a scolding rather than support. If our support feels conditional it can feel burdensome.
When someone is trying to manage illness or a house move, just saying, "What would help you today?" can be amazingly supportive. Or, suggest what you can do for them: picking up some shopping, taking the dog for a walk. Even if it's not needed, just knowing you've been thought of can be supportive in itself.
Try to be mindful of offering support that is disabling, rather than enabling. My son, when aged five, wanted to make a cup of tea. I could see how inspiring it was to him to be able to do this. So I filled the kettle and took him through the safety measures. It felt like a huge risk but it worked. His pleasure was immeasurable. The same principle applies when we offer support that increases someone else's capacity.
Sometimes the only support that's needed is to listen without judgement.This reassures (使安心) them that someone cares enough to listen while they ground themselves. When times are tough, remember to keep things stable. Waiting until the storm has passed is all it takes.
Support often works best when it's a two-way process. It is good to know how to accept help from others as well as offer support to them.
A. Walk alongside someone and make comments.
B. Come up with a couple of ideas for your friends.
C. Ask what support is needed and provide a practical one.
D. This can often be a bigger gift than just doing it for them.
E. But we can do more by thinking about the support we offer.
F. Sometimes people arc trying to manage life in their own way.
G. Just be there, occasional while someone lets out their feeling.
Ways to sleep smarter
Studies show that poor sleep influences people to make good decisions, concentrate on tasks or even manage a friendly mood(情绪) at work. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Today we've got our top favorite sleep tips and facts.
Set a regular bedtime
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Eat the right food
Some foods are more helpful to a better night's sleep than others. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Others like bananas, potatoes, and whole-wheat bread are also helpful.
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Exercising provides lots of good health benefits(好处). A good night's sleep is one of them. But make sure you exercise in the morning or afternoon. The National Sleep Foundation reports that exercise in the morning or afternoon can help deepen sleep. However, those who worked out in the evening hours saw little or no improvement in their sleep.
Reduce(减少) screen time before bed
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} A recent study shows that people who use electronic media(媒体) just before bedtime report lower-quality sleep even when they get as much sleep as those who don't.
A. Avoid the alarm clock. B. Exercise to improve sleep. C. Try to solve problems in your sleep. D. Go to bed at the same time every night. E. There are many ways to increase the quality of your sleep. F. Everybody knows that warm milk helps people sleep better. G. Stop watching TV just before bedtime and you'll sleep better. |
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