How green are you? Do you know how to be green?

    We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas for you.

    Reduce

    Reduce means "use less". Don't waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think whether it is really necessary or maybe the old one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from abroad.

    Reuse

    Reuse means "use again". Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make sure that they last a long time. We should look after them so that they will last, and we should repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup of a paper bag. It's better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.

    Recycle

    Recycle means "change things into something else". Though it takes energy to change something into something else, it's better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out what can be recycled in your neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes. We should also buy products made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save trees.

    So please remember these three words: reduce, reuse and recycle.

    When you're closing your eyes and hitting your pillow, you're probably not giving much thought about the sleeping position throughout the night. Most people don't change their sleeping positions throughout their lives. The following is why you might want to pay more attention: Your sleeping position can actually say a bit about who you are and what your personality is like.

    There are many sleeping positions. The fetal (胎儿的) sleeping position is generally the most common sleeping position. Fetal sleepers sleep on their side, they move into a position in which their body makes a rounded shape. People who sleep in the fetal position are often quite sensitive and generally shy. They are often worried or nervous and don't focus their attention on the main problem, but get into trouble on very small pieces of information.

    The log (木头) sleeper rests on the side with a straight body when hands and legs are kept at the sides. These sleepers are often relaxed, but also can easily believe lie-tellers. If you're a log sleeper, you might want to keep in mind that it's good to be easy-going and have less stress, but don't be so quick to go with the flow (流) at all times.

    The third one is the soldier position. Soldier sleepers typically lie on their backs with both arms close to their sides. In general, they are the strong and silent type. However, they can also put the pressure on. "They can be quite strict with themselves as well as others," a scientist added.

Hongbao, usually a red envelope (信封) with some moneyinside, is a kind of traditional1in China. People always give it onSpring Festival or for some special events such 2 birthdays, weddings and so on. It is a way to3. love and good wishes.

The red colour means good luck and can also 4people stay away from bad things:illness or death. In China, during the Qin Dynasty, the old people would thread(穿线) coins5ared string (绳;线). This traditionstarted from more than 2, 000 years 6whenold people began to give money to their grandchildren for good luck and safetyin the new year.

Different from the traditional red envelope with7 inside, the virtual (虚拟的) hongbao became very popular these years.People give and get it from8on the Internet. This new form of hongbao is becoming more and morepopular 9 the WeChat users.

During the 10SpringFestival holiday, I gave out more than 300 yuan by WeChat, and got half of themoney I gave. Although the smallest hongbaohad

only 0.01 yuan in it, my friends and I still had great11givingand getting the red envelopes. At most your hongbaocan have 200 yuan at a time. 12,some people—the young, spend too much time13withtheir mobile phones to get the virtual hongbao.This not only makes them 14 the time they spend with their family but alsois bad for their 15. So what do you think of the virtual hongbao? Do you like it or not?

Would you like to live in a city where buildings turn off the lights for you, and self-driving cars will find the nearest parking space themselves? Although it might sound a little far from you, living in a "smart" city like this could happen sooner than you think. 

The towns that we have lived in for centuries have changed a lot, while completely new cities are being built. One such place is the city of Songdo. In every home there will be a "telepresence" system（远程遥控系统）—allowing users to control the heating（暖气）and locks, take part in video meetings, and receive education, healthcare and government services. Around the city, escalators（自动扶梯）will only move when someone is on them, and offices and schools will all be connected to the system. 

The great mind behind Songdo is from the company Cisco. In fact, technology companies around the world such as IBM, Siemens and Microsoft are already in the business. 

About 75% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, so cities will need to be more modern to solve the coming problems. "Making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will in turn make cities greener." said Dan Hill, head of a research company.

Do you like to make new friends at school? Making friends is an important skill for us to learn. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

To teach kids friend- making skills, people in Australia started a project called URStrong. It gives kids classes on friendships to help them make friends. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Here are some ways of making a new friend from the friendship classes.

Introduce yourself first. Look the person in the eye, smile and say," Hi! My name is ... What's your name?" After he or she answers, say something like," It's really nice to meet you." It is really as simple as that! {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you get them wrong, they will feel sad!

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Don't be shy. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Then your new friends can get to know you! Soon enough, you will be the best of friends!

Enjoy something together. Try to find an activity you both like and ask the other person to play with you.

Most students have some problems when they are in junior high school. Some students worry a lot that their parents want them to be the best. Others don't get on well with people. They are not good {#blank#}1{#/blank#} expressing their feelings.

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Another student, Mary, is afraid of exams. When she looks at the exam paper, she doesn't know {#blank#}6{#/blank#} to write. Her parents are strict with her. Sometimes she cries with{#blank#}7{#/blank#}.

Some students don't like to ask teachers or classmates for help {#blank#}8{#/blank#} they think it will be a shame. Others don't want to talk to anyone about their study. An expert has some{#blank#}9{#/blank#} for teenagers: Talk with your parents or teachers often. {#blank#}10{#/blank#} some group activities and play sports. They will be good for their development.