Here, sleep experts clear up some of the biggest misunderstandings about sleep they see with their patients, which could weaken your ability to have a night of good sleep.

Myth: {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    The latest research shows that the right amount of sleep may vary from person to person and should leave you feeling energized the next day. I'm a sleep doctor. Take myself for example. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

Myth: Don't fall asleep with the TV on.

    I've cured more people suffering from sleep problems than you can imagine by telling  people it's OK to fall asleep with the TV on. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Control the watching time so it doesn't affect your sleep later in the night.

Myth: You can catch up on lost sleep on the weekend.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A Harvard study found that even if you sleep for an extra 10 hours on the weekend to make up for only sleeping six hours a night for two weeks, those extra hours won't improve  your reaction times or ability to focus. Plus, sleeping late throws off your biological clock, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Myth: Alcohol can help you rest easy.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Alcohol may relax you so you nod off quicker, but studies show you'll wake up more and get less of deep sleep you need to feel rested.

    Is there anything more important than health? I don't think so. “{#blank#}1{#/blank#}” wise people say.

    If you have a headache, toothache, backache, or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you go to the doctor.

    The doctor will examine your throat, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} The only thing you have to do is follow his advice.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to see the doctor. The man was very ill. He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease. He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule:” Eat at pleasure, drink at pleasure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn't smoke more than one cigarette a day.

    A month later the gentleman came into the doctor's office. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.

    “But you know, doctor” he said,” it's not easy to begin smoking at my age.”

A. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.

B. You can't be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.

C. After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine.

D. Health is the greatest wealth.

E. He looked cheerful and happy.

F. He was more worried about his illness.

G. Speaking about doctor's advice, I can't help telling you a funny story

    Does your mood change with the seasons?

    Some people find that when the temperature goes down, so do their spirits.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}They eat more and gain weight. They have trouble sleeping. They can't think clearly. Here are some ways you can beat the winter blues：

    Get out in the sun. Some experts say that winter blues happen because we get less sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons. Some say that the decrease in sunlight can make us feel sad{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Get some exercise. A walk or other exercise will make chemicals called endorphins (内啡肽）flow through your body. Endorphins are natural “feel good” chemicals.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Avoid having too much sugar. If you crave sugary foods (like cookies or candy), it may be a sign that you need more protein (蛋白质), like meat, chicken, or fish.

    Avoid holiday stress. Cut back if you have too many things to do. Make sure you have some quiet time to yourself{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Get some rest. Studies show that most teens need about nine hours of sleep each night. The average teen, though, gets only about six or seven hours of sleep per night.

    Get help. Be cautious if you feel sad all the time and the feeling won't go away.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Talk to an adult who you trust or get help from a doctor.

A. Eat more healthful foods.

B. Choose different foods in season.

C. Don't be so busy that you get run-down.

D. Those people sometimes feel sad for no reason.

E. You may have a bigger problem than the winter blues.

F. Getting extra sunlight each day can help brighten your mood.

G. A regular pattern of sleep is the most important thing to maintain.

    Volunteering abroad is a mind-opening experience that exposes one to other cultures, languages and ways of life.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}, the volunteer learns to appreciate the gifts of his home culture, as well as the benefits of the new. These volunteer opportunities often offer additional professional benefits, as well.

    The Satisfaction of Altruism (无私)

    Any volunteer job instills a sense of "giving back." However, overseas volunteering can be truly meaningful in this area. People in foreign cultures understand that you might be giving up numerous creature comforts to help them out.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    New Language Skills

    Overseas volunteers may not only learn a new language during their stay, they may also come to appreciate their native tongue all the more. Total being involved in the culture will require at least a conversational grasp of the language. Often, English speakers are called upon to teach English as a second language, which requires relearning often-forgotten rules of grammar and usage.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

    Better Manners

    If the expression "ugly American" rings a bell, know that overseas volunteering is an excellent cure for that particular problem.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. The lessons may lead to the volunteer thinking twice about how their behavior appears to others in daily life.

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    Going to a foreign country for a volunteer experience is a huge boost (帮助) on a resume. Employers love to see a person that can think outside the box and work past their comfort zone. The added benefits of teamwork, foreign language knowledge, and plain old hard work also add polish (品味) to the volunteer candidate. Since business now happens on a global scale, the volunteer is armed with useful, and potentially actionable, information.

A. Professional Benefits

B. An expanded appreciation of different traditions

C. By experiencing day-to-day existence in an area of need

D. Because of this, the act of giving is even more touching and deep

E. This repeat education can lead to better English skills in the long run

F. Volunteers may taste fruits, plants and meats they've never experienced before

G. Volunteers receive a thorough education about movement, gestures, and conversation

    Recently, I have read a great number of books. I have found that no reading every day has helped me in my study Reduce Stress  {#blank#}1{#/blank#} And I am sure no matter what I read, the act of it will also improve yours.

    Reduce Stress {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Fiction is great for this. Reading an interesting fiction book is perfect right before bed time, though sometimes it's hard to put the book down if it's really good. Still, you'll be relaxed.

    Improve Analytical Thinking A scientific study shows that analytical thinking is encouraged and improved by reading. Readers improve their general knowledge, and more importantly are able to recognize patterns quicker.  {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Increase Vocabulary It's no secret that reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling.  {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In fact, even the language in children's books is likely to be more sophisticated(老练，复杂) than your daily conversation.

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    I feel like a better writer, as I am burying myself in works from people who are better than me. That's why English classes in High School make you read “the classics". That's why art students learn to copy those masterpiece(态作), so they know the feeling of creating something amazing. The more you read the better of a writer you'II become.

    If you think that you don't have enough time to start reading, you're wrong. Think about the time you spend on TV series and in chatting online. Why not replace reading with those activities.? Well, let's start to read and get improved.

A. Improve Writing Skills

B. Change Writing Habits

C. When I have a stressful day, reading can easily help me relax.

D. Here are a few of my favorite ways that reading has helped me

E. But did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or direct teaching?

F. If you can recognize pattems quicker, your analytical skills get improved.

G. You will be surprised at the vocabulary you use in your daily conversation.

    Studying longer does not necessarily mean studying better. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Below are some great ways of learning as much as you can without getting too stressed.

    Find the right place to study.

    The first thing you need to do is avoid distractions (分散注意力的事物) while studying. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You should keep away from television sets and phone calls. Get all of your study materials together, so you will not be interrupted in the middle of your session.

    Break down the tasks into smaller parts.

    When you have gotten everything ready, list the items you need to study, and arrange them across several hours or days, depending on how big your load is. As a general rule, assign (分配) at least one hour to each subject. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} By doing this, you will be able to know more easily how long you need for each topic.

    Schedule study breaks.

    When you have listed all of your tasks and made a schedule, you should arrange study breaks. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} This will give your eyes some time to rest, and yourself a chance to go to the bathroom or have some coffee. Scheduled breaks will reduce the need for you to interrupt yourself to the lowest level during the study session.

    Put your tasks in order of importance.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Just in case you run out of time to study, or if you think you do not have enough time to cover all topics, you should study in an order.

A．Each break may take about 15 minutes every two hours.

B．Learn to arrange the subjects in order of importance.

C．This means going to one place that will give you peace and quiet.

D．The key to efficient studying is following the schedule strictly.

E．You can find a way to test your knowledge by having a study partner.

F．If you have a broad subject, you will need to break it down into smaller parts.

G．To make the best use of your time, you need to learn how to study efficiently(高效地).