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湖北省2020届高三英语高考元月调考试卷（含小段音频）
For many of us, college can be a game of trial and error. For the author, the time she spent in college was invaluable not just for the degree itself but because it's where she finally grew up.
Delay rarely pays
Throughout high school, I was typically able to put off a task until the last minute. I learned the importance of beginning a large commitment early, then dedicating a few hours a day to it to ensure it gets done right especially when burdened with big projects and papers.
When I began my freshman year. I knew I wanted to go into sports broadcasting. Two years in I fell in love with news feature writing. Then six months after that, with web content creation. I learned that plans are always subject to change and should never be restrictive And that didn't make them any less significant.
No one has it all figured out
But in fact one of the biggest realizations of adulthood for me is that most of us are just along for the ride and doing the best we can.
Time management is key
After going to college, a variety of activities have also become enriched. You have to face the problems which everyone has to face to balance academics, community activities, work experience and so on, because those will defeat you.
A. Every minute must be taken advantage of.
B. The goals and dreams will change all the time.
C. We must learn to choose and adjust our schedule.
D. Only by doing so can we realize the importance of college life.
E. Here are biggest lessons she learned outside of the classroom walls.
F. But you usually can't do that at a collegiate level.
G. I had always assumed that adults had it all and never got lost.
It's natural for all kids to worry at times, and because of personality differences, some may worry more than others. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They typically worry about things like grades, tests, their changing bodies, fitting in with friends, the goal they missed at the soccer game, or whether they'll be bullied (欺负), or left out. Luckily, parents can help kids manage worry and deal with everyday problems.
To help your kids manage what's worrying them:
Find out what's on their minds.
Be available and take an interest in what's happening at school, on the team, and with your kids' friends. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} As you listen to stories of the day's events, be sure to ask about what your kids think and feel about what happened. Sometimes just sharing the story with you can help lighten their load.
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Being interested in your child's concerns shows they're important to you, too, and helps kids feel supported and understood. Reassuring (令人安心的) comments can help—but usually only after you've heard your child out. Say that you understand your child's feelings and the problem.
Guide kids to solutions.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} When your child tells you about a problem, offer to help come up with a solution together. If your son is worried about an upcoming math test, for example, offering to help him study will lessen his concern about it.
Offer reassurance and comfort.
Sometimes when kids are worried, what they need most is a parent's concern and comfort. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It helps kids to know that, whatever happens, parents will be there with love and support.
A. Show you care and understand. B. Take casual opportunities to ask how it's going. C. It might come in the form of a hug or time spent together. D. Kids sometimes worry about things that have already happened. E. Not all the kids worry about their teachers when they start a new school. F. What kids worry about is often related to the age and stage they're in. G. You can help reduce worries by helping kids learn to deal with challenging situations. |
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