If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals(信号). If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.

    In case(假使) you think that learning how to read and use body language is not important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone(语气) and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.

    These non-verbal(非口头的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.

The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty after playing basketball or riding home from school. A cold drink may be just the thing. But be careful about what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for your health.

There are plenty of "energy drinks" on the market. Most of them have beautiful colors and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great! But after a careful check, you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine (咖啡因) in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much.

Caffeine makes your heartbeat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee has limited its use. Caffeine in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be stopped from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them.

So we should stay away from the energy drinks to keep healthy.

Summer is coming and the weather is very hot. Many children want to go swimming. It's fun but dangerous at the same time. What do you need to do? Here are some good ideas.

Learn to swim first. Children over 5 years old need to take swimming lessons. You can learn some useful skills(必备技能) from the swimming lessons. These skills can save your life when you are in danger.

Keep away from some places with danger. Many children like going swimming in the rivers or the sea. But some of these places are very dangerous and aren't suitable for swimming. So don't swim in these places.

Make sure there is at least (至少) a partner around you. You can swim with your parents or your friends. And you should make sure that the partner is good at swimming and can keep you safe (安全的).

Always wear life jackets. When you are in the water or whenever you are near the water, don't forget to wear life jackets.

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. 

What other advice can you give to make new friends? （不超过 20 词）{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Do you love sunflowers? This article will walk you through how to plant your sunflower seeds and care for them. Start it with the best temperatures: 18℃-33℃. 

 Part 1 Germinating (使发芽) Sunflower Seeds

1.Choose one kind you like.

2.Put the seeds in a plastic (塑料的) bag.Cover the seeds with wet paper towels. Put them in plastic bags. Once the seeds germinate, plant them. 

 Part 2 ____

1.Choose a sunny place.Sunflowers grow best with six to eight hours of sunlight a day. 

2.Plant the seeds in holes.Plant seeds 2. 5 cm deep and 30 cm apart. Cover the seeds with soil after planting. 

 Part 3 Caring for Sunflower Plants

1.Water plants weekly.Water plants once a week. 

2.Fertilize a little or not at all.

If you are growing sunflowers for your own enjoyment, there is no need to fertilize. 

3.Harvest (收获) the seeds.

Sunflowers usually take 80 to 120 days to mature (成熟) and produce new seeds. 

Tips:

◆ Protect the young plants from pests (害虫). Cover the plants with nets. 

◆ Support plants over 90 cm with sticks.