Beautysleep is a real thing, researches have shown that people who have enough sleeplook more attractive (有魅力的) to others.

    A few badnights are enough to make a person look especially "more ugly", theirsleep experiments show.

    Theresearchers asked 25 university students to join in their sleep experiment.They were asked to get a good night's sleep for two nights.

    A weeklater, they were asked to sleep for only four hour every night for two nightsin a row. The researchers took make—up free (素颜) photos of the volunteers afterboth the good and the bad sleep.

    Next, theyasked 122 strangers to have a look at the photos and judge (评价) them on attractiveness, health,and sleepiness, as well as asking them: "How much would you like to makefriends with this person in the picture?"

    Thestrangers were good at judging whether the person they were looking at wastired, and if he was sleepy, his attractiveness score would be low.

    Thestrangers also said they wouldn't want tosocialize with the tiredstudents. The researchers say this is natural for people. An unhealthy-lookingface makes people run away. In other words, people don't want to hang aroundwith people who might be ill.

    Dr Brewer,an expert at the University of Liverpool said: "Judgment of attractivenessis often unconscious (无意识的), but we all do it, and we are able to judge on even somethingsmall like whether someone looks tired or unhealthy. This study is a goodreminder of how important sleep is to us."

    Parents, especially those of teenagers, care about their children's education more than anything else. They would do    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} for their children. Many of them spend most of their spare time {#blank#}2{#/blank#} their children with their studies. If they have no time or cannot do it themselves, they would hire family teachers {#blank#}3{#/blank#} send their children to after-class schools. It seems as if a better education is all that parents expect for {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.

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    Certainly, it is important to learn to succeed, but the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} thing to learn is how to survive(生存) and how to be a qualified citizen(合格的公民). {#blank#}10{#/blank#} this is included a good education, the children will surely have a bright future and he healthy in body and mind.

A study has been done at a university. Scientists divided a class into two groups. They made each group take notes in different {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. The first group took notes by hand. The second one did it on the computer. The purpose(目的) of the study was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} out which way would help the students learn better. The scientists thought Group Two would win. But to their surprise, Group One did a better job. Since you take notes by hand, stick to it!

Good notes can lead to less stress(压力) when test time comes around. Then how can you{#blank#}3{#/blank#} your note-taking skills? The following advice can help you.

Firstly, try to get yourself ready {#blank#}4{#/blank#} class begins. Be familiar(熟悉的) with the knowledge that you are going to learn. Make sure you have your notebooks and pens on the desk.

Secondly, take notes wisely while listening in class. Many students become {#blank#}5{#/blank#} taking notes and they may fail to follow the teacher. So it is important {#blank#}6{#/blank#} when to take notes. And remember {#blank#}7{#/blank#} down the key words and use shorthand(速记法) if necessary.

Thirdly, check your notes after class. You can add some details(细节) yourself {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. If there is still something missing, compare your notes with others. Do it with those who take notes carefully. These checks will also increase your chances of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} what you've written.

Try the advice above. When you can take notes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} than before, you will find your lessons easier and more enjoyable.

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness {#blank#}2{#/blank#} on ourselves. 

The {#blank#}3{#/blank#} secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. You should enjoy life's simple pleasure such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music or spending time with close friends. People who have several good friends tend to live {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and happier lives. 

The second secret to {#blank#}5{#/blank#} a happy life is to be active. Many people experience this by dancing, or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. 

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. So if you want to feel happier, just try to help others. 

Edward Lear

Who was Edward Lear? He was a great English writer from the 1800s. He wrote many poems. His writings have a lot of strange characters and words, but they are fun. His most famous book of poems is from 

1846. It is called A Book of Nonsense! Before you read this book, you should know two things. 

Are Those Real Words?

Lear's writing is very creative because he made up words. But don't be surprised if you see them. They are just a lot of fun nonsense! There are many different strange creatures and words in his stories. For example, there are Pobbles, Jumblies, and Blue Boss-Wosses in his book. But they are not real! Many people like his work because it's interesting and funny! 

Lear's Poem Pattern

Lear wrote many of his poems in a special kind of pattern. His pattern has five lines. And he made it very

popular! When you read his poems, look for the special pattern: the last words in the first two lines will rhyme (押韵) . And in lines three and four, the last words will rhyme together. Then the last word in the final line will rhyme with the last words in the first two lines. 

Hit the Books!

Now, you know about Lear's poems. So go check out A Book of Nonsense! See if you can find all of his strange words and creatures. Also, try to find his famous rhyming pattern! 

For many people, their first plane trip is ' not very good. The following will help you have a good trip.

The first and most important thing is to be EARLY! Call the airport 4 hours earlier and make sure that the flight(航班) is still on time. Get to the airport 2 hours early. This will give you much time to get your boarding pass(登机证) and pass the security check(安检).

Be sure to take something to chew(咀嚼) when you are in the air. Taking a book with you can help you kill your flight time. You also need to take some special things like glasses or medicine, because you may need them on your trip. Take the ID card and enough money with you. Because you need them when having a trip.

When you get on the plane, make sure that you are in the right seat. Don't be afraid when the plane is taking off(起飞). Take— off may be a difficult part of your trip. When it is over. you can release(解开) your seat belt(安全带), and you can go to the lavatory(卫生间) if you want.

Wish you a happy flight!