I was very quiet and shy before I became {#blank#}1{#/blank#} member of the Teen Board. At my first meeting, I remember that the Teen Board members really {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (encourage) me to speak, as I was quiet {#blank#}3{#/blank#}the whole meeting. It was then that I realized my opinion did matter and people wanted to hear my opinion. That really improved my confidence and self-worth.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (Be) a member of the Teen Board has helped me develop my voice around my friends, and that's {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (especial) true at school. One day, I saw a student being bullied (恐吓) by a big boy. I came to the boy and asked him {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (stop). There's no doubt (无疑) that the confidence I had gotten from the Teen Board helped me stand up.

    I joined the Teen Board {#blank#}7{#/blank#} I knew that the teens on the board would be a good influence. I also thought that many of them had probably faced similar school situations and knew that they would be a good support system.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#} to the Teen Board, I become a more positive person. I no {#blank#}9{#/blank#} feel sorry for myself. Now, I'm a self-confident girl. And I want to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} my experience with others.

    Champion Swim Club {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(found) in 2006 by former World Cup Swimming Champion Ms. Vivian Wang and is the first competitive organization for expats' children and adults in Shanghai. The club {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(provide) a structured program focused on the long-term development of its swimmers. Members will be assessed and given the opportunity{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(train) with swimmers of a similar standard and level under the supervision of {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(lead) internationally experienced swimming coaches.

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    The coaching team comprises former World Cup Swimming Champion Vivian Wang as Head Coach and a number of highly experienced professional coaches will work together{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(provide) a developmental swimming program where there is avenue for advancement through to higher levels. The leader of the club said, “I think we{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(do) some useful things. If everyone spread the spirit, there {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(be) more champions in China. ”

    Studying for your tests at school can sometimes make you feel a bit stressed or worried. Here {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (be) some advice to help you feel more {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (relax).

Don't compare yourself with your friends

    Everyone learns things in different ways. Choose a review plan that {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (work) best for you. It's fine if it is different from your {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (friend).

If you are feeling stressed, talk to someone

    It could be a friend, a teacher {#blank#}5{#/blank#} your family. Don't feel like you're letting people down by {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (admit) you are feeling stressed. They will be happy that you would like {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (share) your feelings with them, and will hopefully help you to feel better.

Look {#blank#}8{#/blank#} your body

    It's important to try to eat well and get lots of sleep before a test. If you don't give your mind a rest, it may not work as well as it can.

Doing exercise really helps

    Whether you are playing football, going for {#blank#}9{#/blank#} walk or riding your bike, exercise can really help you to feel less stressed. Then you can feel {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (good) and get more energy!