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Before your teen gets behind the wheel of a car, he or sheshould be familiar with the rules of the road. You should have your teen reviewthe driver's handbook and the vehicle's instruction. If your teen understandsthe basic rules and how the car works, then he or she will feel a little betterabout getting on the road.

 Model good driving

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 Practice

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Drive in a variety of conditions

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 Get car insurance

Many teens are worried about how much money their parents wouldhave to pay if an accident occurred. You should explain to your teen that carinsurance can help one save a lot of money.

a. Teach your teen the rules of the road

b. Everyone should be considerate of others on the road

c. You should show good driving techniques with examples

d. Let your teen finish school before he or she gets on the road

e. An empty parking lo is a good place for a new driver topractice

f. This includes things such as heavy traffic, bad weather and freeways

g. However, some of them are nervous about actually getting outon the road

How to Age Well

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Lose just a little bit of weight.

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Avoid processed meat.

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    Meanwhile, invest in a new pair of walking shoes, a gym membership or a delicious healthy meal with your family and oilier loved ones. All of those are likely to do much for your emotional and physical health.

A. Skip packaged foods.

B. Save the money you would spend on rich food.

C. And the good news is that it's never too late to get started.

D. This has been shown in numerous studies to be good for you.

E. There's some evidence that vitamin B12 is good for the aging brain.

F. Losing just 5 percent of your body weight has been shown to reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease.

G. Processed meals like hot dogs and sausages have been salted, cured or smoked to improve preservation.

    How to keep healthy? It's easy for us to catch a cold in winter and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}This will stop germs passing from one person to another. When you finish your work or before you eat, you'd better wash your hands.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Use a tissue, and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their viruses won't reach you.

    Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Don't stay too long in the places with too many people.

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    Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills germs.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.

A.     Have a shower everyday.

B.     Wash your hands often.

C.     Don't use your hands when coughing.

D.    Don't go out often when you are coughing.

E.     Besides, don't use the same toothbrush too long.

F.     In this way, you won't be infected by these people.

G.    So you'd better stay in the places with more fresh air.

Best Way to Save Money

    Although the best way to save money can vary from person to person, depending on age, family size and other characteristics, there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts.

    Avoid impulse (冲动的) purchases.

    When you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan in mind to help you avoid impulse purchases. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} And you only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agree to discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses (配偶) first.

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    Sometimes the best way to save money in the long term is to spend a little more money right now. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} A high-quality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain pair and prevent foot pain. Leaner (瘦的) cuts of meat and organic produce provide health benefits for your family.

    Buy secondhand.

    Check classified ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furniture, and much more available at a part of their original cost. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} And there members offer unwanted items for free to anyone willing to pick them up.

    Borrow instead of buy.

    If you're only going to use something once, try to borrow it instead of spending your money on it. Borrow a tool from your neighbor. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Check out the resources at your local library. You'll also be reducing disorder in your home.

A. Make things by yourself.

B. Exchange books with a friend.

C. Know when to pay for quality.

D. Refuse to buy things you can't use.

E. For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home.

F. A good piece of furniture can stay in the family for decades.

G. For the most secondhand savings, check out groups like Freecycle.

    Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.

    Respect their belongings.

    One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}— And never borrow things without asking first.

    Punctuality.

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    Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

    Be kind.

    Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Celebrate with them.

B. Be a good listener.

C. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

E. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

F. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

G. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

    Having good study habits is key to success in college. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} To begin making the change, you need to get organized to study.

    Create a fixed study space. Find a quiet space in your room or somewhere on campus where you can focus. Studying in the same place every day makes your brain combine a certain environment with work. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Find a regular time for studying. If you study at the same time each day, your brain will be prepared for learning when you sit down. Review your schedule and see when you have free time. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} You can study during gaps between classes or in the evening after your classes are done for the day.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Make sure you have everything you need to study at your study space. If you're studying in a place in your home, keep things like your books, pencils, pens, and paper in that area. If you go out to study, you can take a book bag and keep all your studying materials stored there.

    Avoid distractions (干扰). When you prepare your study space, it's important to keep it away from distractions. Remove any technologies that will take your mind off your work, like your iPad. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, keep other distracting materials such as outside reading, away from your study area.