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Insomnia(失眠) I just could not fall asleep the other night. I just didn't feel sleepy. I can't explain why, but it was really annoying.I got very bored lying in bed, so I decided to read a book. 1 ___ But even when I finished reading. I still didn't feel tired. So I listened to some peaceful music. That didn't work, either. I have heard people say if you have a warm drink before bedtime it will help you drift off to sleep. So went downstairs and made myself a cup of tea. 2 ___ Still,I couldn't sleep. I was getting very frustrated by this point!It felt strange to be awake while everyone else was asleep. 3 ___ In fact, it was a little bit frightening. When you go to sleep, it feels like one day ends and another begins. But if you stay up late, you realize that day and night are just a gentle transition(转变),a cycle which has no end and no beginning. At 4 a.m. I noticed a faint light coming through my curtains.The sun had started to rise!Normally, I'm a very heavy sleeper, 4 ___ So on this occasion I considered myself lucky to see a beautiful sunrise. As the sun came up in the east, the birds started to sing their morning songs. I knew I needed to get some rest, but it seemed the harder I tried to force myself asleep, the more difficult it was.Eventually, I just let my mind go free. 5 ___ I listened to the birdsong...and the next thing I knew it was 11 a.m.! I was happy that I had managed to get some sleep! I have never struggled with sleeping before, so this was my first experience of insomnia. Fortunately, I have been sleeping well since then.

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Health Benefits of Honey with MilkHoney and milk get along well. Since ancient times this mix is known for its amazing health benefits.① Take a glass of honey with milk before you set out for your day in the morning, and you are guaranteed enough energy to get through the morning rush. Milk provides you the proteins required while honey helps you get the energy by breaking down these proteins. No wonder this drink is meant for all ages alike.② Milk is known for providing calcium(钙), which, in right levels, helps in preventing bone diseases as we age. Research has indicated that honey does a good job of carrying nutrients(营养成分) in the food through the blood to various parts of the body. In particular, honey helps in the absorption of calcium, the vital part of milk.③ If you ask doctors or your grandmother for a solution to your sleeplessness, you are bound to get the same answer-a glass of warm milk with honey. It is best known to induce sleep.So take it regularly if you have sleeping problems.④ Milk and honey not only help in preventing aging by keeping the skin glowing, but also improve your body as whole as they contain antioxidants(抗氧化物). These help keep the body young and flexible. For a very long time, this has been an open secret in keeping your body look and feel young.⑤ Both milk and honey are known to ward off harmful bacteria in our body, but their combined strength is more effective in achieving this effect. Cough and cold can be prevented by taking this drink regularly. It also aids in digestion and treating bowel disorders. Task I1. Paragraph①:2. Paragraph②:3. Paragraph③:4. Paragraph④:5. Paragraph⑤:Task 26. Milk is rich ___.7. Milk and honey help ___.8. Honey helps the absorption ___.9. Your body may bend or move easily if you ___.10. Drinking honey milk regularly can prevent ___.

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Organic FarmingDuring thousands of years of human civilization, the raising of animals and growing of plants have always been organic. Chemicals for farming first came up at the tum of the 20th century. Widespread use of chemicals began after World War. In the 1950s and 60s farmers started using chemical fertilizers and pesticides (杀虫剂). Recently, however, more and more farmers have been returning to organic farming.In organic farming, farm products are produced in more natural ways. Crops, meat and other food are produced without chemicals. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and growth hormones (激素) are forbidden. Farmers enrich the soil with natural fertilizers. They pull out weeds by hand. Hay and straw are put between the rows of plants to stop weeding. They rely on the natural enemies of pests to control pests. Animals are fed organically and can eat grass outdoors. Cows, for example, are kept in pastures (草场) and fields. Vegetables and fruit are also produced with organic methods.Organic farming enjoys many advantages. For example crop rotation can preserve the good qualities of soils. The growing of different crops can keep soils healthy and fertile. Organic farming is healthier for farm workers, and there are fewer remains of chemicals in food. In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the environment. It can slow down global warming and reduce the pollution of ground water.Meanwhile, there are some disadvantages Organic food is more expensive. Organic products may cost up to 40% more. Production costs are higher as farmers need more workers,and the land output is much less. Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is produced in smaller amounts. Crop illness may happen very often. Besides, organic farming cannot produce enough food for the world's population to survive. This could lead to starvation in countries that can produce enough food today.1. Organic farming ___.2. In organic farming ___.3. The phrase”crop rotation”(Para.3) probably means ___.4. One advantage of organic farming is that it is ___.5. The problem of organic farming is ___.

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 Lacking in Self-Esteem-(自尊)? Good for You According to psychological and educational theories, self-esteem is essential for a successful life. Generations of children, especially minority kids, have been educated according to the theory that they lack self-esteem, and that this deficiency is central to any problems they may have in making their way in the world. Well, guess what? A new research has found that self-esteem can be just as high among grade D students and drunk drivers as it is among Nobel Prize winners and former presidents. In fact, people with high self-esteem can engage in far more anti-social behavior than those with low self-esteem.“We used to believe that high self-esteem-would cause all sorts of positive consequences and that if we raised self-esteem, people would do better in life,“a researcher said.”Mostly, the data have failed to support that.Racists, street thugs(恶棍) and school bullies(恶霸) all have high scores on the self-esteem-tests. And you can see why.If you think you're highly gifted, you're particularly offended if other people don't treat you that way. So you hit out or commit crimes to defend your pride. After all, who are they to suggest that you could be doing something wrong? What do they know?Self-esteem can also be an educational concern. College teachers are constantly complaining about the high self-esteem of their students. When every grade in the school is assessed so as to make the kid feel good rather than to give an accurate measure of his work,the kid can develop self-esteem dangerously unrelated to the truth. When he's told he is getting a C grade in college, he can then get deeply offended or extremely angry. Weak professors give in to the pressure-hence, grade inflation, which results in their students'vague touch with reality.1. It is believed that minority kids often have self-esteem problems2. A new research shows that high self-esteem is essential to success3. Parents are responsible for their children's self-esteem.4. Anti-social behavior is related to low self-esteem.5. Racists have low self-esteem.6. People with high self-esteem are hurt more easily.7. College students are faced with high economic pressure8. College teachers are often annoyed with students'high self-esteem.9. High grades help students know the truth of themselves.10. Some college students may find a C grade offending.

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Helping Children Cope with Stress❶ To adults, childhood can seem to be happy and free from worries. But children still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that are too difficult for them to deal with. While they may not talk about their troubles, they do want their parents to reach out and help them.❷ Children deal with stress in both healthy and unhealthy ways. As a parent, you can't protect your children from stress, but you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems. By doing so, you not only help your children handle their current stresses, but also prepare them to deal with future stresses. Here are a few tips for you.❸ When you notice that something is upsetting your child, you need to tell your child about it. If you can, name the feeling you think your child is experiencing. This shouldn't sound like blame. It's just a casual observation, and you're interested in hearing more about your child's concern. Be sympathetic and show that you care and want to understand.❹ Also ask your child to tell you what's wrong. Listen attentively and calmly-with interest, patience, openness, and caring. Don't hurry to make judgements. Do not blame or criticize your child for what he or she has done. The idea is to listen to your child's concerns and feelings. Try to get the whole story by patiently asking questions. Take your time. And let your child take his or her time, too.❺ Remember to be patient. As a parent, it hurts to see your child unhappy or stressed. But you should not try to solve every problem for your child. Instead, try to help your child grow into a good problem-solver-a child who knows how to deal with life's ups and downs, express feelings in words, calm down when needed, and never give in to difficulties.Task l1. Paragraph ❶:2. Paragraph ❷:3. Paragraph ❸:4. Paragraph ❹:5. Paragraph ❺:Task26. Children can meet pressures_____ .7. Parents can help their children cope with stress_____ .8. Talk to your child when he/she is_____ .9. Don't blame your child for_____ .10. Parents should teach their children_____ .

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Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves. It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act. People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily. They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes. Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted. What's more, they can't help but compare themselves with others. They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV, in movies, or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies. Others may wish that they were developing faster. Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem. Many other factors can affect a person's body image too. Family life, for example, can sometimes influence self-esteem. Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them. This can reduce kids' ability to develop good self-esteem. Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look. These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own. It's no one's business but your own what your body is like. Actually, to be happy with yourself, all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.1. People with high self-esteem often_____.2. Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem because_____.3. The word “tease” (Line 5, Para.4) most probably means_____.4. To help kids develop good self-esteem, parents should_____.5. To be happy with yourself you should_____.

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Famous BrandsWhy do we always buy certain shoes or clothes that have a famous brand? Why do we have to copy other people? The people we often admire the most are those who have their own styles. They don't want to copy someone else's.Big companies give free products to famous people, such as sportsmen and movie stars. They intend to get people like you to buy their products. When you spend a lot of money on an expensive pair of shoes, they may not suit you. You might enjoy more if you buy something else at the same price! Besides the brand, you may want to know why they are asking that price. The brand may sometimes have nothing to do with the quality of the product.It can be of bad quality and badly made. This makes you think why it has the designer,s name on it. It's very important for designers to use their creative talent to make something beautiful. But today the making of money has become more important. So they just copy other products and their standards fall.Creative products should be available to people at a reasonable price. In this way, big companies wouldn't be able to dominate(控制)the market and encourage people to spend too much money on their products.They are dominating the market by telling us what to buy. If you go into a toy shop or children's clothes shop, you'll find the whole section for girls is almost all pink. Because of the domination of big companies, the original arts and crafts are beginning to die out. It would be a real shame if these arts and crafts were to disappear.1.We like the people with their own styles.2.Big companies give famous people free products to attract buyers.3.Expensive products often suit people better.4.Famous brand products are of better quality.5.Creativity is important in making good products.6.Famous designers work overtime.7.Young people like creative products.8.Big companies price their products reasonably.9.Mothers prefer to shop for children's clothes.10.The domination of big companies does harm to creativity.

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How to Protect the Art of Public Speaking If you want to become the type of speaker you've always wanted to be, read the following suggestions. ① You can't go from a nervous speaker to a star speaker overnight. You shouldn't expect to. Give yourself time to get used to a large audience. Start with smaller groups and get as much feedback as you can. Keep on practicing and developing your skills. ② Be familiar with your speech materials. That doesn't mean memorizing your speech, which can lack enthusiasm and naturalness. Know your key talking points, supporting details and ways to move from one point to the next. ③ Positive energy can be passed. If you're excited and enthusiastic, your audience will be, too. You'll be surprised at the positive cycle that creates. An enthusiastic audience can add even more energy to you. Use hand gestures. When appropriate, smile, smile, smile. ④ Find friendly, interested faces in the audience and speak to them. Look into their eyes. It helps prevent you from staring off into the distance or reading from notes. It also helps make you feel like you are talking in a conversation rather than speaking to a group. ⑤ When you look great, you feel great. That makes you confident. Looking great doesn't mean wearing new clothes. It means wearing clothes and shoes you feel comfortable and appropriate to the setting. You can't go wrong with business suit. Simple is fine, but you should look clean from head to toe. 1. Feedback helps speakers_____.2. Memorizing materials may lead to_____.3. Hand gestures and smiles help create_____.4. Looking into the eyes of the audience helps_____.5. Wearing right clothes may_____.

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Ancient Greek Values① Ancient Greek civilization has greatly helped the building of today's society. Many countries now still base their laws and ethics(伦理)on the teachings and doings of ancient Greeks. In everyday life, ancient Greeks valued loyalty, glory, intelligence and hospitality (好客). These may seem simple values, but they did effectively shape ancient Greece into a most referenced culture in history.② During ancient Greece, men were required to go to school and learn. Boys were taught at home until they were 6 years old and then sent off to school. Ancient Greek schools featured a structure that had boys in school from the age of six until fourteen and then an optional additional four years. The boys were trained in arts and in citizen training. Citizen training prepared Greek boys for two aspects of adult life, which were peace and war.③ Glory for young men in ancient Greece was the same as fame to young people today. Stories of war glories and battles were handed down to young men so that they desired to make their names along with the victory of a battle.④ Helping your fellow man was an important aspect of life in ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks were kind and generous. They offered food, shelter and protection to travelers without question. They believed that helping others was their brotherly duty.⑤ Loyalty is perhaps the most important value of ancient Greek civilization. It was stressed in everything the Greeks did. They believed in loyalty to the family, the community and most importantly to the gods. The gods of ancient Greece often sent tests to citizens. Keeping faith through the tests was a sign of loyalty and belief.1.Ancient Greek values are held___________.2.Young men in ancient Greece were required___________.3.Young Greeks had a strong desire___________.4.Ancient Greeks saw it as a duty___________.5.Ancient Greeks stressed loyalty___________.

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How to Forgive, Forget and Let Go① Forgiving someone does not mean releasing them from an earlier guilt. What if the person who wronged you is not living? What if the person is someone who made you extremely embarrassed during school 20 or 30 years ago? Letting go of emotional pain does not mean that nothing happened; it means that you no longer want to be controlled by it.② Recognize that forgiveness is not denial. Whatever caused the pain was a real incident. Denying that it happened means it is too painful to work through the emotions. There is no timeline on forgiveness. Some steps take longer to get through, and it is acceptable to set them aside for a period of time. Part of forgiveness is understanding whether or not someone takes responsibility for what happened, and may even show regret.③ Understand, that not everyone who forgives reconciles with the person who caused the pain. There are relationships that are harmful and even physically dangerous. While it is possible to forgive the past and move beyond it, it may also mean that the person who was involved can no longer play an active role in your life. If a person or situation is not safe, it may be best not to reconcile the relationship now. Work on forgiveness at a time when you are emotionally healthy and physically safe.④ Make a conscious decision to forgive someone. Even if they never apologize for what happened, determine within yourself that it is fine to proceed without this apology. Apologies should not be asking for forgiveness. Apologies should be offered as an effort of true regret. They should be admitting that taking personal responsibility for the situation is important. Even without that apology, make up your mind to forgive, forget, and eventually let go.1. You may forgive someone _____.2. There is no fixed time _____.3. Even if you've forgiven someone, _____.4. Don't rush to forgive those _____.5. Some people apologize merely _____.6. If you expect an apology, _____.

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How to Forgive, Forget and Let Go ① Forgiving someone does not mean releasing them from an earlier guilt. What if the person who wronged you is not living? What if the person is someone who made you extremely embarrassed during school 20 or 30 years ago? Letting go of emotional pain does not mean that nothing happened; it means that you no longer want to be controlled by it. ② Recognize that forgiveness is not denial. Whatever caused the pain was a real incident. Denying that it happened means it is too painful to work through the emotions. There is no timeline on forgiveness. Some steps take longer to get through, and it is acceptable to set them aside for a period of time. Part of forgiveness is understanding whether or not someone takes responsibility for what happened, and may even show regret. ③ Understand, that not everyone who forgives reconciles with the person who caused the pain. There are relationships that are harmful and even physically dangerous. While it is possible to forgive the past and move beyond it, it may also mean that the person who was involved can no longer play an active role in your life. If a person or situation is not safe, it may be best not to reconcile the relationship now. Work on forgiveness at a time when you are emotionally healthy and physically safe. ④ Make a conscious decision to forgive someone. Even if they never apologize for what happened, determine within yourself that it is fine to proceed without this apology. Apologies should not be asking for forgiveness. Apologies should be offered as an effort of true regret. They should be admitting that taking personal responsibility for the situation is important. Even without that apology, make up your mind to forgive, forget, and eventually let go.5. You may forgive someone _____.6. There is no fixed time _____.7. Even if you've forgiven someone, _____.8. Don't rush to forgive those _____.9. Some people apologize merely _____.10. If you expect an apology, _____.

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A Fighting Lady① Deborah Sampson was born in 1760. There were many children in her family and they were poor. When Deborah was just a young girl, her father left and went off to sea. Being in poor health, her mother could not care for her children. So she sent them to live with different relatives, hoping these people would take care of her children.② Young Deborah, less than seven years old, had to work for a farmer. On the farm, she learned to ride and hunt. She did housework as well. Life was difficult, but Deborah worked hard and grew strong. The farmer had ten sons, and Deborah helped to take care of them. In the evening, she had the boys talk about their lessons with her. By this she learned what they learned. She also borrowed their school books to read every night. When she was 18, Deborah became a teacher.③ Soon after she started her new career, the American Revolution began. She wanted to fight for her country, but women could not be soldiers at that time Deborah had a plan. She was tall for a woman of that time. She made herself a man's suit and secretly practiced walking and talking like a man. Finally, she joined the army using the name Robert.④ "Robert"was a brave soldier. He fought with courage in every battle, and other soldiers respected him. They never suspected that their fellow soldier was a woman. Once he caught a fever and had to go to the hospital. There a doctor found out that Robert was actually a woman. Deborah then had to leave the army, but she was not punished. Some people say she even met General George Washington before she left.⑤ Later, Deborah married a farmer and had three children. She taught in school and gave lectures about her time in the army till retirement. Deborah died at the age of 66. She was a true American hero.1.Deborah was sent to others home because____.2.Deborah became a teacher by____.3.Deborah went into the army by____.4.Deborah left the army after____.5.Deborah was a hero____.

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Team Work in Sports① Teams that win in team sports are often those that work well together. Learning to cooperate with others towards a common goal in sports is what builds character, friendship and important life skills for players.② Working towards a common goal will keep the team firmly together. Entering into a new season in sports, you might only know a few of the players on your team. Some of the players may be people you do not like. But when your team decides to be the winner of the season, personal differences are often set aside for the common good of the team. By the end of the season, players who have fought through the whole season may become good friends, much like brothers.③ For kids and young adults, team sports offer a way for them to get out and meet with friends. This can help them avoid spending too much time at home watching television and playing video games. Team work teaches people how to help each other and encourage each other. It can also give players a greater respect for one another and can build friendships that last a lifetime.④ Team work in sports offers a way for people to compete for something together. It is important to know that winning is not everything in sports and healthy competition can be good for people. Working towards a goal can teach people the value of hard work, commitment and devotion. Team sports are a great way to learn these values.⑤ Team work in sports can help young people develop stronger communication skills. As every member must work for the same goal, they learn how to work with one another successfully.1.Cooperation in team sports helps build____.2.When your team decides to win the season, you set aside____.3.In team sports, kids learn to____.4.In team sports, people learn the value of____.5.A long- lasting friendship can be built____.

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