There is an old Spanish Proverb which states,"Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week".{#blank#}1{#/blank#}.I'd say,too many.Our dreams.should not,and cannot wait.We have to go for them now!Here's why.

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    Nobody likes to talk about death,but the reality is—everybody is going to die at one point.None of us know the day,or the hour.Therefore,today is all we have.Don't go to your grave with unfulfilled dreams.Make the decision to go after every dream,big or small right now.

2). The world is waiting for your gift.

    I know this may be hard to believe, but the world is waiting for YOU!Yes, YOU!{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Sure, other people may be able to sing.But they'll never be able to sing, exactly like you. Sure other people can write,but they'll never be able to write from the same perspective in which you write.Thus,it is your responsibility to figure out exactly what your gift is,and use it to better your life and the lives of those around you.

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    You can dream about writing the great American play that you want, but it's never going to happen unless you actually put pen to paper.You can dream about finding a cure for cancer,but it will never happen unless you actually go to school to become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}They require you to get your head out of the clouds, and actually do the work to make the happen.Get to it!

A.You can't let fear win.

B.Tomorrow is not promised.

C.In other words, dreams don't work unless you do.

D.How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?

E.You were born into the world with a unique gift, which nobody on this earth can copy.

F.Everyone has a dream.

G.Unless you take the first step, your dreams will.never come true.

Taking Care of Your Eyes

    Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your eyes, then you can surely be healthy.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.

    There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化).{#blank#}2{#/blank#}If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while.

    Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly (定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.

A. Such behavior will do harm to our eyes.

B. What can we do to protect our eyesight?

C. That's why our eyes should be given lots of care.

D. Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight.

E. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things.

F. All above are natural ways of eye care that can help us keep healthy eyes.

G. Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight.

How to Choose a Good Book

    You love reading, and you're dying to get your hands on a book. But you've read all your books several times, and you're getting tired of reading the same ones. You're planning to go to the library, but don't know what kind of books to get. With the right knowledge, it's easy for you to choose a good book.

    Make a list answering these questions:

    What kind of books do you like? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Is there a type of book that you would like to try? What are your interests? By doing this you will find books that you might like.

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    Very often good books are quietly collecting dust in your own house. Maybe you forget about one, or someone who is living with you has a couple of good books. Also by searching your house, you can find books that you can read, and they won't even cost you any money.

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    Read best-seller lists published in most newspapers or weekly magazines. Find out which new books are making headlines, and why.

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    If it does, then use its search engine to find a certain book or books by a certain author. You can also do this at home.

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    If you would rather have Book 1 over Book2，put Book2 back. If you would prefer Book 3 to Book 1, put Book 1 back.

A. Search your house.

B. What books have you read?

C. Ask someone to recommend a good book.

D. See if the library or bookstore has computers.

E. Read book reviews in newspapers and magazines.

F. Narrow down your choices.

G. What authors do you like?

    Oprah Winfrey is not just an {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (extreme) successful TV personality in the US, but she is also a woman who {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (inspire) millions so far. In her television shows she makes {#blank#}3{#/blank#} possible to talk about great moments and difficulties in people's lives. She has helped thousands of men and women come to terms with things {#blank#}4{#/blank#} bother them and that they could not talk about with others. Oprah's programme about literature, {#blank#}5{#/blank#}which she reviews books, is very popular. When she praises a book, it {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (become) a best-seller. Her life and her success are {#blank#}7{#/blank#}good example for many women.

    Oprah Winfrey's wonderful career inspires many people {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (believe) that success and {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (happy) in life are within reach for everyone. Her life shows {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (we) that hard work and discipline are the road to self-improvement, and success lies somewhere along that road.

    If you feel depressed （消沉的） it's best to do something about it -depression doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor here are four things you can do to feel better.

    Exercise.

    Take a 15-to-30-minute walk every day or dance if you prefer.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the exercise habit it won't take long to notice a difference in your mood.

Provide yourself with good nutrition （营养）.

    Depression can affect appetite （食欲）. Some people may not feel like eating at all while others might overeat.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals.

    Find out troubles.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}When you know what's got you feeling blue and why talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to receive some understanding. If there's no one to tell pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well.

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    Depression affects a person's thoughts making everything seem unhappy and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths or gifts.

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A. Depression takes time to heal.

B. Take action to solve problems.

C. Look on the bright side.

D. Proper nutrition can affect a person's mood and energy.

E. Try to make out any situations that have led to your depression.

F. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active.

G. With depression a person's creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked.

    I Curling(冰壶)is a winter sport played on ice. Therefore, it's most popular in northern countries like Canada. Curling is played in the USA by about 15.000 people.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Scottish winters were long and there were forms of entertainment. So people began making a sport out of sliding heavy stones on the frozen lakes. The game spread, and in the 1700s curling clubs formed Then Scottish soldiers brought it to North America.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Men, women, and children often compete on the same team, if they can slide a forty-pound stone down the ice! Both teams slide their stones toward the same goal. After all 16 stones have been cast, the team whose stone has slid closest to the goal gets one point.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}The ice is so smooth and the stone is so heavy that even the smallest misjudgment in a throw can make the stone slide much too far or stop too suddenly. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Water helps the stone slide, but it can also change the stone's path.

    In curling, a broom is part of each player's equipment. A good curler must know how much force to use. The player must know the exact conditions of the ice on the court. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}That may explain why the international Olympic Committee decided to make curling an Olympic sport in 1998.

A. Players compete on the court.

B. Then the play begins in the other direction.

C. Curling is played by teams of four people.

D. In other words, a good curler must be a fine athlete.

E. The rules are easy to learn, but playing the game is hard.

F. The melting of die ice makes things tough for the curlers.

G. Curling probably began in Scotland in the 1500s or earlier.