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There is a small thing we use every day. We usually put {#blank#}1{#/blank#}in the bathroom. Without it, we might have tooth problems. Can you guess {#blank#}2{#/blank#} it is? Yes, it's the toothbrush. But do you know anything about its history?
According to some research, before toothbrushes appeared, the ancient Chinese people {#blank#}3{#/blank#}their teeth with some small tree branches (树枝). About 800 years ago, people made a kind of brushes with pig hair and bamboo. It might {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the world's earliest form of toothbrushes. As time went{#blank#}5{#/blank#}, the forms of toothbrushes changed. For example, people chose horse-tail hair instead of pig hair {#blank#}6{#/blank#} pig hair was too hard. Imagine that you travel back to {#blank#}7{#/blank#}of years ago and brush your teeth comfortably. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it?
Around the 15th century, the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe. It became {#blank#}8{#/blank#} among local people soon. The {#blank#}9{#/blank#} of toothbrushes was not as famous as that of paper-making, but it was very useful in daily life. Today we have a good {#blank#}10{#/blank#} of brushing teeth. We should thank the ancient Chinese for it.
A. Join a support group (支持小组). B. Change how you make sounds. C. Record and listen to your voice. E. Sing along with your favorite songs. D. Be open about your stutter (口吃). |
Not being able to speak clearly can make you feel bad about yourself. But remember, you're not alone - more than 80 million people around the world stutter. Here are some tips to help you improve your speech.
Practice speaking slowly.
Spend 5 to 10 minutes each day practicing slow speech, either by yourself or with someone who can help. Choose a topic you know well, and then talk about it without using notes. This practice helps you get used to thinking before you speak, just like in real conversations.
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Did you know that more than 100 muscles (肌肉) in your mouth help you talk? Since there are so many muscles involved, there are lots of ways to make a sound. If one way isn't working, try another.
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Another idea is to record yourself while reading aloud. Many people don't like listening to their recorded voice. But if you can do that, you'll be able to find out what sounds you're having problems with, so you know what you need to practice.
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Telling people you stutter before you talk to them for the first time might sound like your worst nightmare (噩梦) come true, but it can really help if you get nervous talking to people. Telling them about your stutter frees you from worrying about what they might think if you happen to stutter during the conversation.
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Sometimes you find the greatest help just from talking to someone else who's going through the same thing as you. You can understand each other and also share tips and speech exercises that have worked for you.
What can you do to support a friend who stutters during group conversations?(no more than 25 words){#blank#}5{#/blank#}
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}However, if you follow the advice, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} If some people don't accept you, they're not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname(昵称). You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
A. Making new friends can be hard, too. B. Never change who you are just to try and fit in. C. If you see someone you know, smile or say "Hi". D. People may become angry if you just begin by saying "Hey" each time. E. Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you! |
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