Reading books is one of the best hobbies.It not only helps you pass your time but also helps you increase your knowledge in a meaningful manner.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here we will give you a few tips that can help you.

    Fall into the habit of borrowing books to read.

    This is a very old school practice but still it can be highly effective（有效的）.When you borrow a book,there is obviously a deadline（期限）set.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Read everywhere.

    Keep a book in your bag and read it anywhere you go.This will help you to pass your time in a very productive manner.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Anyway,you can read your book 24 hours a day.

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    This can easily be described as a new school technique.You can read out to your brother or sister and this will enable you to finish your book as well as well as increase the knowledge and understanding of your brother or sister.

    Choose your books very carefully.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Thus choose your books very carefully in order to enjoy your time and also finish your book effectively.If you choose a good book that can keep you interested a for a longer period of time,there is no way that you are going to leave it incomplete.

A.Read out to someone else.

B.Realize the importance of reading books.

C.Therefore,it is necessary to develop the reading habit.

D.Find an excuse to read every day just by visiting book clubs.

E.Yes,life is too short to read a book that doesn't impress you.

F.It doesn't matter whether you are traveling or are about to sleep.

G.This can encourage you to read it often to finish the book on time.

    Sometimes in your life, you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people．Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation．

    ⒈Practice your speech before the big day．{#blank#}1{#/blank#}If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people．If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards．This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience．

    ⒉Remember why you've been invited to speak．If you're battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role．The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise

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    ⒊Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position．Knowing this may make you feel better．

    ⒋{#blank#}4{#/blank#}What you say should be tailored to why you're there and who you're speaking to in order to avoid sounding general．If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause．If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people．

    ⒌Keep eye contact with the crowd．{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Pick one person in each section and look at him while you're speaking．After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section．When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn't as frightening．

A．A good memory is really helpful．

B．Show appreciation to your audience．

C．Mention your audience in your speech．

D．The more you have it memorized, the better．

E．In fact, it's normal to feel nervous or stressed out before a big speech．

F．Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak．

G. The knowledge of other people's respect for you should reduce some of the fear．

    In a few months you'll go to college. Are you ready for some of the newness that is about to come your way? Take a look at this “mental preparation” checklist and make sure you have given these topics some thought.

    ⒈Remind yourself that it's new for everyone.

    Going to college is a big change, and it's important not to get overwhelmed (压垮). {#blank#}1{#/blank#} That's OK. Accept that you're in a new stage of life and it won't feel familiar for a bit.

    ⒉Commit to time management.

    Organizing your time properly will make your life in college much easier.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Create a detailed daily schedule that blocks out time for classes, homework, studying, and anything else. Stay organized and spend a few minutes each evening planning ahead for the next day.

    ⒊Be open to new things.

    College will open your eyes in more ways than one. It's a time to find yourself, discover new passions, challenge old ways of thinking, and meet new people from all backgrounds and places.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Embrace (欣然接受) the idea of exploration!

    ⒋Don't be afraid to ask for help.

    With anything new, it's best to go in with a positive attitude. But life has its ups and downs.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Take a moment to find out the college services that can help you: disability services, tutoring services, and any other services that will give you support when you need it.

    Congratulations on this exciting time of your life.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} You'll be glad you have done.

A. So, try something different.

B. Knowing where to turn for help is important.

C. Things might feel a bit uncomfortable for a while.

D. Plan to pay them a visit early in your first semester.

E. Get yourself a time planning app or a good old day planner.

F. Remember that you're in college to build a foundation for your future job.

G. As you get prepared for the first day of classes, get mentally ready for this new life stage too.

    There are a lot to think upon before going out on a trip.If you fail to plan the trip properly,then money will simply let itself loose from your pocket.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

    ⒈Package Tours

    Tours and travel agencies have attractive offers for tourists.You must keep yourself updated with such offers and then use the best plan.Once you have accepted the package tour,all your expenses during the travel will be minimized.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}However,ensure the authenticity of the agencies before accepting their plan,to avoid problems after reaching your destination.

    ⒉Off Season Travel

    You must set out for off season travel while planning your vacation on a budget.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}You,not being amongst this crowd that can spend lavishly,must book your holidays during the off season.Visiting beaches during monsoons or hill stations during the summer is great to way to plan a budget trip.

    ⒊A Guide Map

    Make a guide map about the places to visit,expenses of travel and the activities to try.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Calculate the maximum amount and try to spend less than that.You will save a lot if actual expenses are below the estimated.Thus, not only do you come to know where to zero down your money but you also get a guide of your trip.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Follow the money saving travel tips as much as possible.

A.Refer to the guide map while traveling.

B.Look a good parter at proper times for sure.

C.You can save a lot in lodging and traveling.

D.This happens when there's no control over necessary expenses.

E.Let the tourists choose their favorite paces wherever they want to go.

F.While planning so you should also estimate the amount of expenses needed.

G.The peak season is the time when rates are sky high due to of millions of tourists who can afford to spend.

Make a difference

    I love to make a difference to others. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Do you want to contribute to other people's lives, helping them in small and big ways? If the answer is yes, but you are frustrated not being able to follow through, keep reading.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It includes service, time, ideas and methods, leaving your mark on people so that if they were interviewed, they would say, yes, that person made a positive difference in my life.

    Being inspired to make a difference 'really increases your energy. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} But that's not the point! The problem is that we often don't think we have enough time or resources to make a difference—we're too busy living our lives or earning a living. Actually we can afford to spend time on it.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In fact, other than the challenge of finding the time to do this, I can't think of a single disadvantage to this inspiration.

    This is truly one of my favorite tools to attract more enthusiasm in an easy way into my life. More importantly, I love making a difference in other people's lives. That's why I do it. Attracting enthusiasm is just the "side" benefit.

    We have all learned from Law of Attraction teachers that we will receive more of what we are "broadcasting" to the Universe. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. It is one of my top values.

B. It will help you attract more efforts and enthusiasm into your life.

C. Making a difference will help you attract more attention.

D. So get inspired to make a difference and your life will improve.

E. To make a difference, you can contribute something you have

F. If you want to make a difference, your energy will change when you focus there.

G. There is nothing but positive consequences when you focus on making a difference.

    Being content with what you do and your life can be troublesome these days. However, you can start being satisfied with what you have with some steps.

    There are times when some friends simply get too busy and with the passage of time visits and meet-up become less frequent. If there is anything that can help you be more content with your life, social media is certainly not the answer. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} That is simply so much better than letting your time just fly by in front of electronic devices.

    Finishing reading a book is also a good idea. We all know reading excites the mind. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}It can also improve your focus, concentration and communication skills. The reason we did not ask you to start reading a book is that finishing reading a book is far more satisfying than simply reading halfway through it. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    If you are stuck in a 9-to-5 job, then you need to seriously reconsider your physical activity. As time flies by, we all get older. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}So, exercise or join a sports club if you can. Exercising will not only improve your overall ability but also make you look good and know your true strength.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}However, simply giving your change to a homeless person wouldn't cut it. You need to find a cause that you deeply care about and then commit to it wholeheartedly. This will give you an opportunity to see how your small acts of kindness can bring out the best in you and the society.

A. Being selfless brings you more satisfaction.

B. You'd better start reading an interesting book.

C. Instead, you need to connect with an old friend.

D. So, pick up a nice book now and make it into a habit.

E. It is a great way to channel your energy in the right direction.

F. It works well in reducing stress and increasing your knowledge.

G. What you do with your body today can help you stay healthy in the future.