Is there anything more important than health? I don't think so. “{#blank#}1{#/blank#}” wise people say.

    If you have a headache, toothache, backache, or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you go to the doctor.

    The doctor will examine your throat, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} The only thing you have to do is follow his advice.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to see the doctor. The man was very ill. He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease. He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule:” Eat at pleasure, drink at pleasure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn't smoke more than one cigarette a day.

    A month later the gentleman came into the doctor's office. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.

    “But you know, doctor” he said,” it's not easy to begin smoking at my age.”

A. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.

B. You can't be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.

C. After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine.

D. Health is the greatest wealth.

E. He looked cheerful and happy.

F. He was more worried about his illness.

G. Speaking about doctor's advice, I can't help telling you a funny story

    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 you are grateful for.

    You often complain about the things you don't have without noticing those things you already have. Be grateful for what you have in your life because you are lucky simply for being yourselves.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Learn to adapt to the changes.

    There are many things you 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, you can survive any life changes.

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

    Constantly ignoring 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．The best and only thing you can do is to accept them

D．Are you constantly complaining about your present job?

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

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

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

    For many high school students, it seems that there is never enough time. There are several steps you can take to organize your time better.

    ⒈Make a to-do list every day. It makes it easy to plan any activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities (优先的事物).{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    ⒉Use spare time wisely. Do you have a study hall? Instead of wasting that time, read a book or do homework.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} If a friend asks you to do something and you have homework to do, realize which is more important and see your friend later.

    ⒊Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school. Review your notes every day.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you spend a few minutes at the end of every day going over what you learned, it will mean less time studying when it is time for the exam.

    ⒋{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps your memory. When you are tired, everything seems more difficult. It is best to stay on a regular sleeping cycle as much as possible.

    ⒌Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to disturb you.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} you can call your friends later.

A. Set goals for yourself.

B. Get a good night's sleep.

C. Do the most important tasks first.

D. And also, do not be afraid to say “no”.

E. You should finish your homework on time.

F. Don't wait until just before a test to remember everything.

G. Don't take phone calls during the time you set aside or work.

    In the world today, hunger is still the biggest threat to health. Hunger holds back children's growth and their dreams. Around 67 million of the world's hungriest children do not attend school. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Even if they do make it into the classroom, hunger will affect their ability to learn.

    Mary's Meals is a Scottish charity that was started in 1992. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It sets up school feeding projects in some of the world's poorest countries. The charity provides one daily meal in schools to attract hungry children to the classroom, where they receive education to get out of poverty. Thanks to the supporters and volunteers around the world, Mary s Meals is now providing life-changing meals to 1,257,278 poorest children in 15 countries.

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    It has reduced hunger among children at school. Many children, teachers and volunteers observed the positive physical effects that the school feeding programmer is making. The percentage of teachers saying “children in my class never complain of hunger” increased from 7% to 87%.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} 98% of teachers said that children pay more attention in class since Mary's Meals started feeding at their school.

    It has reduced levels of children quitting school! Teachers reported a reduction in the number of children dropping out of school due to hunger.

    It has increased children's feelings of happiness at school. The percentage of children saying “I feel happy at school” increased from 60% to 81%.

    By one meal at a time and one child at a time, Mary's Meals fills hungry children's empty stomachs so they have the energy and opportunity to learn. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. Most of them hate to go to school.

B. It has improved children's concentration in class.

C. In order to survive, they have to work or beg.

D. Research has proved Mary's Meals has many positive effects.

E. This offers the children a life free from hunger and full of hope.

F. Since then it's grown from a small organization to a global movement.

G. They are reaching out to more hungry children waiting for Mary's Meals.

    China has been the birthplace of many of the world's greatest inventions. It was, for example, the first country to produce paper money. Before the invention of paper money and coins, people used many different kinds of things for buying and selling{#blank#}1{#/blank#}This exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is called bartering.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}In 1200 BC, people in China began to use shells (贝壳) as money. Usually the shells used as money were very small. This made it easier for people to carry money over long distances, and allowed for trade to develop between different parts of the country.

    In the years which followed this invention, many other countries around the world began to do the same.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    The next development was in 1000 BC, when China started making bronze and copper shells. It wasn't long before the Chinese made round coins out of metal.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}By 500 BC, metal coins had begun to appear in countries like Persia and Greece, and later in the Roman Empire.

    About 1,000 years later, leather was used as money in China, and in 806 AD, the first paper banknotes were produced by the Chinese people.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.

B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.

C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.

D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.

E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.

F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.

G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.

    Many people struggle with saying "No". {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Remember, just because you can do something does not mean it is required. Understand you always have a right to turn down an invitation or refuse a favor and figure out the best ways to say "No". Here are some specific tips.

    Give yourself permission to say no. Many people have an immediate reaction to say "Yes" when they're asked to do someone a favor. Keep in mind，you are never required to say "Yes". It's actually okay to say "No" sometimes. Accept this as you prepare to say "No" to someone. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Set up your personal boundaries.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} However, that reason does not have to be concrete. Many people think if they can do something, they should. Your reason for saying "No" can be a simple matter of your own personal boundaries. Think about what boundaries you have, and accept the fact you're allowed to stay true to them.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} People often won't take "No" for an answer. If you say "No" to someone，they may give you various reasons to try and change your mind. Stay determined for your decision and do not give in easily.

    Practice saying" No". It may sound silly, but you can actually practice saying" No" alone. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Practice giving a firm "No" to someone so you get comfortable with the words. Many people are nervous about saying" No" and may say "Yes" due to anxiety. Practicing can help get rid of some of this anxiety.

A. This will help you say "No" with ease.

B. Be aware of potential persuasion techniques.

C. Find a good chance to stand in front of a crowd.

D. It's always easier to say "No" if you have a reason.

E. Try standing before a mirror and looking at yourself.

F. It's rather easy for you to set up your personal boundaries.

G. If someone asks you a favor，you may feel you have to say "Yes".