Everyone knows that fish is good for health. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}  But it seems that many people don't cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn't difficult. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you're standing at the ocean's edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn't fresh.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}  When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you'd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don't cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn't as tasty as the fresh one.

     There are many common methods used to cook fish. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} First, clean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it's ready to serve.

A. Do not buy it.

B. The easiest is to steam it.

C. This is how you can do it.

D. It just requires a little knowledge.

E. The fish will go bad within hours.

F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.

G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.

Investing in yourself

    Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.

    You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} . There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.

    So what are some specific things you can do? {#blank#}3{#/blank#} . Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I'm talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.

    You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} . Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.

    Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn't 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} . But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.

A. This is just one way.

B. The benefits will stay with you.

C. If you aren't a reader, you should start with that.

D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.

E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.

F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.

G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.

    Every one complains. Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain: without even realizing it, but rarely is it ever helpful.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts:

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    When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone stop and force yourself to say something positive instead. Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation

    Make a list of things we are grateful for.

    We often complain about the things we don't have without noticing those things we already have been grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Learn to adapt to the changes.

    There are many things we can't change.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Always find the positive side of each situation regardless of however difficult the situation is with parents' and friends' support we can survive any life changes

    Al low yourself to vent（发泄）your feelings every once in a while.

    Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up If you are really going through a rough time don't be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a therapist

    Find what makes you happy.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career. Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy. Choose happiness, focus on the positive and be kind always!

A. Change the way you think

B. Make positive people friends

C. Sometimes this list can be easy full of hobbies you enjoy

D. Are you constantly complaining about your present job?

E. The best and only thing we can do is to accept them

F. So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?

G. Set down things we are thankful for and we'll see that we don't have any reason to complain.

    Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

    Body image is a person's opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance{#blank#}1{#/blank#}You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.

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    Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain hiking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don't just happed{#blank#}4{#/blank#}A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to I Hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.

    Respect your body. Practicing good habits-regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on—can help you build a positive body image.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A. Be yourself.

B. Just explore talents that you feel good about.

C. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.

D. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?

E. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you're good at.

F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.

G Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

Tips for Cooking on a Tight Schedule

    From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don't cook more often：ability, money, and time. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Money is a topic I'll discuss another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:

    ⒈Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I'm already hungry and there's nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook？Do you have the right materials already？{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    ⒉Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread？{#blank#}3{#/blank#} It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.

    ⒊{#blank#}4{#/blank#} This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking is to try new things. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.

    Hopefully that gives you a good start. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And don't let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!

A. Try new things.

B. Ability is easily improved.

C. Make three or four instead.

D. Understand your food better.

E. Cooking is a burden for many people.

F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.

G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.

    Gifts are fun because they are intended to be a physical expression of love for one's significant other. However, the acting of preparing a gift can be annoying, particularly if you are not sure what to choose. You can do anything from buying him or her something or panning out a romantic(浪漫的)day.

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    Choose a suitable gift for your love.

    Romantic gifts are a symbolic gesture of your love while practical gifts are something with real value and use.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Though you shouldn't be afraid to spend the extra money on a memorable gift, it's important to remember that there are more important things.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}The gift is meant to be a reflection of that. In some cases, it can feel even more thoughtful if you make something yourself.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Although wrapping is sometimes seen as an unnecessary add-on, the time it takes to unwrap the gift makes the gift-giving more enjoyable for both you and your love. Presents are best if the other people don't know what it is yet.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Besides, a romantic letter or card included in the gift also adds to the pleasure of the gift's receiver. More importantly, wait for a special moment to give the gift. You can present your gift at a point where the two of you are relaxed and things are pleasant. A gift - giving shouldn't be rushed at all.

A. Present it to your love.

B. Express your love to him or her.

C. The connection the two of you share is priceless.

D. Choosing a wonderful gift will help promote your friendship.

E. There's a certain pleasure in having something kept a surprise.

F. Your choice depends on the occasion, the relationship and his or her tastes.

G. Whatever you decide to do, make sure your gift appeals to him or her specially.