It is important to introduce yourself in a creative, memorable way to distinguish yourself from the crowd. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Since being witty(言辞诙谐的) doesn't always come easily, try one of these creative introductions and separate yourself from the rest.

    Write your first or last name on a piece of paper.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} So if your name is Tom, you might say you are tireless, optimistic and mild.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Then say that you will do so in the words of your“best and worst critic”— your mother. By breaking the ice in this way, you can go on in either a humorous or serious fashion.

    Introduce yourself silently, by drawing a picture of yourself on a large sheet of paper.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}  In fact, in some situations, it may be better if you don't. Put a title at the top of your drawing, if you like, such as “Hello! This is me.”

    Turn the traditional introduction upside down by describing yourself in exactly opposite terms of who you are. Have fun with this“back door approach”, and keep people guessing just how much you are exaggerating(夸张).{#blank#}5{#/blank#}  Don't bother calling me tomorrow, because I will be hiding in a closet. Send text messages to my girlfriend while I drink a Bud Light on the job.

A. This introduction requires you to be gifted in art.

B. Freely admit that you don't like talking about yourself.

C. It doesn't matter whether you have artistic abilities or not.

D. For example: I am probaby the laziest person you will ever meet.

E. Use each letter as the first letter in an adjective that describes you.

F. Bring in the surprise factor— sometimes known as the shock factor.

G. After all, anybody can stand up and announce their name, business title and job responsibilities.

    If you plan to go abroad for your further education,first you should read something about the custom of the country.For example,in the United States,it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning.If you telephone him early in the day,while he is shaving or having breakfast,{#blank#}1{#/blank#}.The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p.m.If someone receives a call during sleeping hours,he assumes it's a matter of life or death.So{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    In social life,time plays a very important part.In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.In other areas of the world,it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}.Thus,misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently.Being punctual is valued highly in American life,for example.If people are not punctual,{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.In the U.S. no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour,it would be too impolite.A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology.

A.they will not be trusted

B.But it is not true in all countries

C.Different races understand it differently

D.the time chosen for the call communicates its importance

E.they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible

F.The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world

G.the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention

    Teachers love to put students into teams.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Why? Because they know the responsible team members will come through for a good grade.

If you are teamed up with a student who is lazy, the worst thing you can do is let it get you down.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} and it might create a positive change in your partner!

    Try these tips for working with a slacker(懒虫).

    Be excited and provide a good example. Your slacker may be a good person who has developed bad work habits. You may be able to teach your partner some valuable skills for a successful future.

    Think rewards!{#blank#}3{#/blank#} For instance, you could promise to make cupcakes for the next work meeting and encourage your partner to bring a good snack.

    Make some time to sit with your partner and establish a set of work rules and deadlines. Don't quarrel, though. Make it clear that you would like to establish rules to keep you both on track.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Keep a record of your rules, your initial meetings, and your work. When it becomes obvious in the records that you're doing all the work, talk with the slacker.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Don't let the anger and pain defeat you.

B. Come up with a great reward for meeting some goal.

C. Instead, take some steps to encourage your partner to work.

D. Unavoidably one or more members will try to do nothing.

E. Start out by giving your partner a clear task with a deadline.

F. Show him/her the evidence and suggest he or she pick up the pace.

G. Think about the future and the fact that you are going to be rewarded.

    Some people think working overtime means you're a hard worker. You have to sacrifice your personal time to stay at work, produce something, help the company, and be a more devoted employee. But is that right? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. This means it takes you longer to produce something than someone else.

    A good manager knows how to encourage his employees to work to their full potential instead of expecting them to work late even if they don't have something to do. People who stay in their office until late hate their jobs. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    Overworking may negatively influence the level of productivity and efficiency(效率). Any company that makes their employees work those hours is not being managed well. The fault lies with management, who should take a good look at themselves. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. And the boss would prefer you work efficiently 7 hours and then go back home than 8 hours with poor efficiency.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. The fact is the competition is so fierce that if you don't work hard someone will easily and willingly replace you, especially in the IT industry. Employees are told they need to work longer hours or they don't belong or are denied promotions. It is time to abandon the culture of overworking, to work smarter, more efficiently and have a balance with personal life.

    Nowadays, it's hard for a young person to build a good future, for pressures are on his (or her) shoulders: housing, children, parents, themselves, etc. But everyone must keep working hard to have ourselves on the way to the good future, which is not certain. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. No one wants to work overtime.

B. The boss thinks highly of overworking.

C. Working too many hours only means you are inefficient.

D. And it affects their performance, as well as other aspects of their life.

E. What's sure is that if you're lazy and don't work hard, no good future will come.

F. Managers believe that overworking is an evidence of devotion from their employees' side.

G. In many countries, overworking would be criticized because it reflects poor work efficiency.

HungerIs Good for You

   Hungeris a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food. It isaccompanied by the desire to eat. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

   You eatwhen you feel hungry. It's this feeding process that has led to some of themany health problems we're experiencing today. Food timing, portion (份量), and quality contribute to weightgain. You see, the body loves predictability. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} That's why an eating schedule isnecessary for weight loss.

   {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Thinkof a newborn baby. It breastfeeds every 3 to 4 hours around the clock. That's aperfect example of structured eating. Unfortunately, despite having a3-meal-a-day eating format, not everyone sticks to this. If you decide to loseweight, it's necessary for you to add stru6_e to your eating habits—eat allmeals and snacks at the same time every day similar to a newborn baby.

   As yourbody begins adapting to the new structure, you'll experience hunger pains. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Instead, wait it out, stick to yourschedule and let the body adapt. You'11 be pleasantly surprised to noticehunger disappearing over 2 to 5 days.

   Wheredoes hunger go? During the 2 to 5 days, hunger readjusts and it gets easier toplan. If you give in during the readjustment period, you'll be stuck at alwaysbeing hungry, losing weight.

   Creatingthe eating schedule will work wonders food. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} However, 80% of your weight loss.

A.Do remember not to panic.

B.Exercising is good as well.

C.What is an eating schedule?

D  Proper eating helps with your health.

E. What's the easiest way to control hunger?

F. It loves predicting perfectly portioned, well-timed meals.

G. However, short-term hunger is great, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

 Knowledge is power, and the more you learn about mental health, the better the position you may be in to help those facing mental health battles. Consider doing the following things to support those closest to you.

 Attend a training course

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. In fact, anyone can benefit from depression awareness training that focuses on supporting those at risk. You might be a teacher that manages youth or a sports coach wanting to pick up on depression risk signs in your players. You may even be a worried parent who wants to make sure your children can tell you anything. Depression awareness and prevention courses teach you both theoretical and practical skills to recognize warning signs and behaviors. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

 Listen

 If someone approaches you in their time of need, it's not always easy to know what you' re supposed to do, and it may be more beneficial for you to just listen. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. They may just need to get what they are feeling off their chest and to feel valid at that moment. Try your best not to interrupt, but ask questions if you require clarification. The more listening you do, the better your position in deciding what to do next.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}.

 While being a listening ear is sometimes all. someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem like depression so that they know you are always there for them. Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling. Just knowing someone cares can make a world of difference.

 Call emergency services

 Your support, guidance, and listening ear can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. If someone you know is experiencing self- abuse thoughts or tendencies, don't delay in seeking emergency help. The faster you act, the safer your friend or family member may be.

A. Check in with them

B. Suggest support services

C. However, it's essential to know your limits

D. Such a course may just help you to prevent someone's depression

E. They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug

F. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help

G. You don't have to be in a professional health role to attend depression prevention training