The jobs of the future have not yet been invented.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.

1 Curiosity

        Your children need to be deeply curious{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料) can weadd to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try them out. Ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?

2 Creativity

        True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new. Thereare a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materialsto create something new can go a long way in helping them develop theircreativity.

3 Personal skills

        Understanding how others feel can be achallenge for kids. We know what's going on inside our own head, but what aboutothers? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation andjumping to false conclusions{#blank#}3{#/blank#}“Whydo you think she's crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking athis face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”

4 Self Expression

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} there aremany ways to express thoughts and ideas{#blank#}5{#/blank#}music, acting, drawing,building, photography. You may find that yourchild is attracted by one more than another.

A. Encourage kids to cook with you.

B. And we can't forget scienceeducation.

C. We can give kids chances to thinkabout materials in new ways.

D. So how can we help our kids preparefor jobs that don't yet exist?

E. Gardening is another great activityfor helping kids develop this skill.

F. We can do this in real life or askquestions about characters in stories.

G. Being able tocommunicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.

    If you work hard to have a positive attitude, you might be surprised by how much better you feel about yourself and life in general. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The less stress you feel, the better you will feel generally. So if you've been feeling tired, think about the good, put on a happy face and you just might feel better soon.

    But how can you have a positive attitude when life is hard? It's more than just turning life's lemons into lemonade. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} But it's worth it. Here are some ways you can develop and maintain(保持)a positive attitude even in the midst of life's troubles.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}It just means being an optimist and looking for the good in things, rather than being a pessimist(悲观者) and focusing on the bad in things. Sometimes your view can make all the difference in the world.

    Identify(确认) those areas of your life that might not be going so well. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Focus on one area at a time and think of ways you can find the positive in them.

    Smile and laugh! Yes, it can be that simple. Learn to love life, no matter what's going on. Smile at others and they will smile back at you.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.

    Exercise！Get off the couch and get moving. Being active and healthy can give you a completely different attitude to life.

A. Have fun and find the humor in life.

B. You may find it hard to stay positive in your life.

C. Having a positive attitude can take some hard work.

D. A positive attitude doesn't mean taking no notice of life's troubles.

E. Having a positive attitude can also reduce your stress level.

F. These are the areas likely to make you think negative thoughts.

G. Go to bed earlier so you get the sleep you need to feel positive.

    Communication is an essential part of human existence. However, not all of us are born with great personal relationship skills. In fact, a lot of people are afraid of talking to others or in front of a crowd for several reasons including physical deformities(残疾), lack of knowledge, and emotional hindrances(障碍). {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Talk about interesting general subjects. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Current issues or news items are perfect starters because you can be sure that other people are aware of them.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} However, know your limitations. Topics such as religion and politics can be discussed without debating. Often, key issues, especially those that take sides, make the best conversations.

    Discuss, do not argue. State facts and opinions politely, but do not force other people to accept what you believe in. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}After all, the purpose of a conversation is to exchange views and information.

    Listen. Like relationships, conversations should have a give-and-take pattern. Allow other people to speak their opinions without constant interruptions. Pay attention and focus on every detail they say. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Topics that are too specific may not be appealing to everyone.

B. Do not panic when you have different opinions from others.

C. An interest in another person's point of view is absolutely essential.

D. Do not be afraid of conversational taboos(禁忌).

E. Here are some useful tips on conversation topics.

F. At the same time, be open to their viewpoints.

G. Here are some useful tips to help you get over your poor conversation habits.

    In the U.S. state of Washington, a road called ^Interstate 90^ cuts through a wild, mountainous area to reach the city of Seattle. For the area's many kinds of animals, the busy highway greatly limits their movements. Crossing 1-90—as the road is called—is a risky but sometimes necessary act. But soon, animals will have a safer choice for crossing the road. They will be able to go above it.

    To help the animals, the state is finishing work on its largest-ever wildlife bridge. The 11-meter-tall, 20-meter-wide structure begins in the forest. It forms two arches above the highway, one for each direction of traffic. Workers are adding fencing and plants to help guide the animals across the bridge. Two-meter-thick walls will help block noise from vehicles below.

    The 1-90 Bridge is part of a growing number of wildlife crossings across the United States. Some are fences, some are overland bridges, and some are underpasses. They all aim to keep drivers and animals away from each other. Collisions between animals and drivers are rarely deadly to people. But they are often deadly to wildlife. In Canada's Banff National Park, studies have found that wildlife crossings reduce the area's animal-driver collisions by 80 percent.

    Most of the wildlife bridges are in western states. But experts have noted many other areas that have a need for such paths. Jen Watkins, whose organization has helped campaign for animal crossings, says finding for more crossings is "the number-one barrier."

    Patty Garvey-Darda of the U.S. Forest Service has worked on the 1-90 crossing from the start of the project. She says the $6- million bridge will one day pay for itself because the highway will not have to be fully or partly closed each time a large animal is struck. She said, ^"If you shut down Interstate 90, you shut down interstate commerce."

    Supercomputers which can analyse blood samples and predict which patients are likely to become seriously ill could save tens of thousands of lives a year, it was revealed last night, according to The Daily Express.

    The artificial intelligence (AI) system, developed at University College London and set to be piloted in NHS hospitals later this year, will screen "at risk" patients so doctors can take early action to prevent death or serious illness. Prof Young, a consultant surgeon at Southend University Hospital, said: "I am so excited about this form of technology." Instead of people getting sick or dying because they are not picked up in time, this will allow us to step in earlier which will save lives and an enormous amount of money. "I think the potential of AI in healthcare like this is as big as the Industrial Revolution was—and signals a completely new example in the way we manage healthcare."

    The technology is the brainchild of Dr Vishal Nangalia, a consultant at the Royal Free Hospital in London. He used AI to analyse a billion stored blood samples from 20 different UK hospital trusts dating back up to 12 years. Computers assess blood test results by picking up subtle changes in red and white blood cells, suggesting a patient is going downhill.

    He found the technique forecast outcomes of patients with kidney problems with up to 95 per cent accuracy. Traditional methods highlighting serious patient concerns picked up as few as 16 percent of patients who went on to die. "This gives us the opportunity not only to save lives but to prevent serious illness, making the health service not only safer but more efficient." Prof Young said, "Instead of waiting for people to get worse, we will be able to treat them earlier."

Ways to Worry Less

    Do you want to worry less? Of course you do. That's like asking if I can send you free bacon. Worry is like black mold—it appears in damp conditions and spreads uncontrollably. And very often we don't realize it's there until it's killing us. We must get rid of worry before it destroys us. But how should we do it? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Do what you need to do.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You ought not to avoid tough projects or hard conversations. If you don't do what you should be doing, you will end up spending the rest of the time worrying about the must-do things. Believe it or not, the anxiety that comes from the worry is much worse than the task we're worried about.

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    I think many of us act like we're puppets (木偶) in a play and we're waiting for something or someone to put us in the right place. We just react to whatever is going on. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} We need to live purposefully. Nothing can cause more worry than purposelessness.

    Make plans.

    You can't succeed without making plans. Making plans will enable you to achieve your aims more smoothly. However, your plans aren't set in stone. You can adjust your plans flexibly. Accept changes. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

    There are other ways to lessen worry. As long as you are determined to take action, you will live a worry-free life.