In today's society, everyone seems very busy every day. We fee l our time is valuable and needs to be used well. We need cheap meal ideas that can help us save time and money and still offer a healthy dinner to us and our family.

    The fast food makers know we have little time and don't pay attention to what we eat after a long day at work. So they often offer us cheap food that requires(需要) no cooking or cleaning, and only a short time to pick up.

    But eating so much fast food will cause body fatness and fast food is not nutritious(有营养的), so it's not the best choice. There are some very cheap meal ideas that take almost no time to prepare and will make coming home for a good meal more enjoyable.

    The first cheap meal idea is one dish including meat, rice, and also some cabbages, carrots or tomatoes. This is not only a cheap meal idea, but also it is fast because it can be made in only 20 minutes.

    You can quickly make some pancakes and scrambled eggs for the family in about half an hour. If you think it is strange to eat breakfast food for dinner, consider how the same foods give you what you need to go through a whole day.

    Another cheap meal idea to try is a “macaroni(通心粉) and cheese with meat” dish, which is the fastest, only takes around 15 minutes to cook.

    If you are interested in these cheap meal ideas, you're welcome to visit our website for details. When you fix one of these or other cheap meal ideas at home, you are taking time out of your busy day to treat yourself and your family in a special way.

    Playing sports has a lot of benefits(好处). It can help you build a strong body and keep you in good health. But some students don't like sports because they don't know how to play them. Many sports have a lot of rules. To play some sports well, people have to spend many years doing a lot of training(训练). So don't feel sad if you don't know how to play them. What should you do if you want to learn about some sports？ Firstly, you can watch DVDs or read some books that explain(解释) the rules of playing the sports. You can also ask your parents to explain the rules to you. If you know more about these sports, it will be easier for you to practice them. And if you want to find the one you like best, you should try different kinds of sports.

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Conversation 1

Policeman: Excuse me,what's your name?

Lim: My name is Lim Brown.

Policeman: Is this your dictionary?

Lim: Yes,it is.Thank you.

Policeman: Are these your keys?

Lim: No,they aren't.I think they are Mike's.Is that yours,Mike?

Mike: Yes,they are my keys. 

Policeman: What's your last name?

Mike: Smith.

Policeman: Ok.What's your telephone numbers?

Mike: My telephone number is 329-0769 and Lim's is 568-8215.

Conversation 2

Rick: Excuse me,sir,I lost my ID card.

Policeman:What's your first name?

Rick: Rick.

Policeman:What's your last name?

Rick: Cooper.

Policeman: How do you spell Cooper?

Rick:C-O-O-P-E-R.

Policeman:And your telephone number?

Rick: 678-0987

Policeman:Yes,it's your ID card.

    Confidence(自信)is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude(态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:

●Speak loud

    When you are not confident，you can't do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can hear you clearly. The. high voice can help you become more confident.

●Play sports

    Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.

●Encourage yourself

    Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.

●Get rid of(消除)fear

    Fear comes along with failure(失败). But it's easy to overcome(克服)if you know that failure is part of your life. Don't hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.

●Pick up a hobby

    If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.

    Many people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

    The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. When playing a sport, such as swimming, many people forget about their problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. If you want to feel happier, do something useful for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, or go shopping to buy food for the old.

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