Many parents want to give their children chances to experience a variety of situations.  {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

    Children, especially boys are expected to be energetic and assertive(果敢的). That doesn't mean, though, that they are allowed to "run wild" in public. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}, particularly in public places and in the homes of others. When a child misbehaves badly, only the child's patents may discipline(约束) him. Other adults should not interfere （干涉） unless the child is doing something which may be harmful to himself.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. While beating a child's buttocks(屁股), is acceptable to some people, any punishment that wounds the child or leaves a mark is considered child abuse(虐待) and is against the law.

A. The relationship between American parents and their children is harmony

B. In the US, a few religious groups think it is important to have a large family

C. Most parents discipline their children by rewarding good behaviors, not by punishing bad behaviors

D. Having many children would leave the couples and their children less freedom

E. American children are expected to accept invitations to a formal party

F. They bring their children with them to church, to sporting events, to stores, and to social events

G. Parents are expected to keep their children under control at all times

    Traveling for business or pleasure can easily damage your health. It's easy to fail into the trap of high caloric meals and little exercise.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Keep a dictionary on hand

    If you are traveling somewhere with a different language, pack a dictionary and keep it close to help you negotiate(商议)the menu and make healthy food choices.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Look up the words that you don't understand to help you learn about cooking methods and ingredients(材料)so that you can choose healthy food.

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    The more you can research before your trip, the easier it will be to keep a healthy lifestyle while traveling. To stay on track with your food, try to find a nearby grocery store or healthy food store, look up a couple of well rated restaurants that offer some healthy choices, and try to stay somewhere with a fridge or kitchen.

    Walk every day.

    Exploring your destination(目的地)on foot is an amazing way to take some exercise while traveling. Walk through the nature to enjoy its beautiful scenery, listen to the sound of nature and take some wonderful pictures.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Rent a bike.

    Cover more ground while burning calories by renting a bike. Many major cities have bike-sharing programs, or you could contact a local bike store to ask about bike rentals.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}If you have an open schedule, you could even research bike tours, which are a great way to cover a long distance in a short period of time.

A. Avoid junk food and deep fried food.

B. Research the food and store some upon arrival.

C. Take a bike map of the city, research day trips and get exploring.

D. If you are exercising while traveling, make sure to take in extra water.

E. Here are some healthy travel tips which will keep you in good health.

F. You can't avoid deep fried food if you don't know that they're in there!

G. This is also a great way to find hidden attractions that aren't in the travel guides.

    The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is well worth the effort. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits.

    Set your goal. Before you can begin to work on your new habit, it is worthwhile to consider your goal. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Having good habits that are in line with the goals can improve your chances of attaining your goals. After you have set your goal and worked out all of the specifics of achieving that goal, identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal. Consider what good habit would help you accomplish that goal.

    Consider your motivation. Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to accomplish this goal, take some time to consider your motivation. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivation.

    Give yourself time. Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Identify ways to achieve goals.

B. Find the habit you want to form.

C. Good habits are sure to make you a success.

D. These habits help contribute to their success.

E. Figure out exactly what you hope to accomplish.

F. Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit.

G. Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here's how:

    Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First, time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then, decide a good, regular time for studying. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

    Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a comer of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

    Make good use of your time in class. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

    Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you'll remember it longer.

    Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be over worried.

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A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E. Maybe you are an average student.

F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

G. This will help you understand the next class.

Overcome Culture Shock in the Classroom

    Culture shock occurs in a classroom when students are exposed to a new situation.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. However, it can also happen to students moving from a small town to a large city, to home-schooled students starting formal school education or to students progressing from one level of education to another. There are several strategies that teachers can use to help students overcome culture shock.

    Make group rules

    Brainstorm(集体讨论) group rules with the class as a whole to create a safe space and good learning environment.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Rules could include respecting differences, listening when someone is speaking and not teasing, for example.

    Provide a partner

    Find a partner for the new student in the adjustment period.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. A good partner is someone who is friendly, outgoing and patient. The partner should show the new student around the school, spend time with him or her after class and eat lunch with him or her.

    Know the source of a problem

    Identify problems early and work with the student and his or her family to deal with them. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. It can also be caused by overseas or home school environment. Students and parents need to be aware of all the rules and customs that apply.

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    Create lessons that include information about different countries and traditions. These could include story reading, geography, cultural studies and history. Encourage the student to share some information about himself or herself.

A. Create special lessons

B. Respect other cultures

C. They have lost their own language and culture

D. Explain the rules and require everyone to follow them

E. A partner can help him or her quickly adapt to the new environment

F. Classroom culture shock is often caused by the very different environment of a classroom

G. Typically, this happens when a new immigrant(移民) arrives in a classroom for the first time

    What attitude would you have to disappointments in life?{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Find out how a chair, a pair of sunglasses and other items can hold unexpected promise for controlling your anger.

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    There's a reason you've probably never gotten into an angry state of mind from a chair. W. Robert Nay, a clinical professor, says, “Our brains become conditioned to associate sitting and lying down with feeling relaxed.” That's why it's so easy to fall asleep on an airplane. Sitting down, Nay says, sends a message of safety and security to your brain.

    ⒉Don't get mad; get organized.

    A study of nearly 11,000 subjects in 42 countries found that the key to hold back anger is preventing it in the first place. Spending a few minutes every morning to map out your day will go far in lowering anger and anxiety levels. The theory:{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    ⒊Keep your cool with a pair of shades.

    Research in the journal Cognition & Emotion (情绪) found that when people walk in direct sun without sunglasses, the light causes them to feel depressed.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Study co-author Daniele Marzoli suggests seeking shade during heated exchanges: “Compared outdoor, indoor conversations have more friendly interactions.”

    ⒋Handle anger in a sensible way.

    We are busy working all day as if running a car on the high way. But remember: remind yourself to brake at any time in case of sudden crash. When you're in anger, say to yourself, “Why am I angry? Is it necessary?”{#blank#}5{#/blank#}It's useful to handle problems.

A. Take a seat right now.

B. Don't be an angry bird.

C. Well begun is half done.

D. You're suddenly a crazy angry person.

E. Effective time management keeps you on track, avoiding stress.

F. When attention is transferred, blind emotion will be controlled.

G. Those who walked unshaded against the rays had increased aggressiveness scores.