turn to, take part in, in ruins, make up one's mind, as a matter of fact, set up, go through |
—Don't worry. Nothing will change her mind if she has .
give way to keep balance get around watch over fall apart depend on take part in |
enhance, refresh, absorb, dizzy, decide, oncompose |
When I saw some students dominated by alcohol, tobacco or drug, I made up my mind to help them "delete" the bad habits. To facilitate a positive change was why I set up a team which was of surgeons, specialists in psychology, consultants and dentists, who would regularly deliver speeches to these students' awareness of physical health. Students were repeatedly informed of some tips on how to get out of a pessimistic or negative state, how to stay dynamic and how to get when they were stressed out or worn out. To these students, to be examined on a monthly basis was necessary. They were also advised to participate in bowling matches, go to skateboarding or go to see a comedy to stimulate their enthusiasm in life. Students were given sugary cookies or nuts straight away if they felt or got the flu. Through these activities, most students changing their bad habits in reward for our help. They would rely on self-discipline to govern themselves and could be in studying instead of skipping classes. They promised to behave themselves in response to our patient guidance.
A. based B. remarkable C. past D. undermined E. shift F. contrarily G. picture H. melting l. freezing J. extremely K. moderate |
The Weather of the Future
As winter takes its icy grip, and we head outside into a cold and crisp morning, we might be dreaming of warmer and sunnier days that lie ahead. Although, for many, summer might give us the most weather, our changing climate might mean that our chilly winter season becomes a thing of the past. So maybe we should enjoy it while we can.
Last year, the World Meteorological Organization found that the Earth continued to endure a period of heating, making it one of the three hottest years on record. The most notable warmth was in the Siberian Arctic, where temperatures were 5℃ above average. The evidence shows that much of this climate warming is by human activity.
With a(n) in meteorological (气象的) conditions, we're likely to see more record-breaking temperatures, where, in certain places, summers will be hot and winters mild. This means for some, snowy winters could become a thing of the . In the UK, a series of projections, on accelerating global emissions, found that the average coldest day would not drop below point. Dr. Lizzie Kendon, a senior Met Office scientist, said, "It could mean the end of sledging (滑雪橇), snowmen and snowball fights... the overall is warmer, wetter winters; hotter, drier summers." She's described this as" a wake-up call".
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the obvious way to slow the rate of change in our climate. Some nations are promising to do this, but already we're experiencing less snowfall and fewer frosty mornings. And on a bigger scale, glaciers are . According to modelling by Aberystwyth University in the UK, up to 92% of glaciers in the Alps could be lost by the end of the century due to climate change. So, if you're lucky enough to be looking out on a winter wonderland, get outside and make the most of it before it melts.
A. items B. universal C. excess D. characteristic E. determined F. confirmed G. random H. annoyance l. supplied J. empathy K. immoral |
A. conducted B. border-spanning C. scale D. spill E. shortage F. alarming G. unusual H. significant l. battling J. proposed K. extremely |
Climate Crisis Fueled Locust Swarms
A massive invasion of desert locusts seriously threatens food security across East Africa and has increasingly alarmed United Nations experts in recent weeks.
"The situation remains serious in the Horn of Africa, where it threatens pastures and crops in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, "says a report released last week by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). "The current swarms represent a(n) threat to food security and livelihoods in the Horn of Africa. There is a risk that some swarms could appear in northeast Uganda, southeast South Sudan, and southwest Ethiopia. "
FAO has called for a " massive, campaign' to fight against the hundreds of millions of locusts and stop them from spreading to other countries. It is noted that impacted regions in Ethiopia and Somalia haven't seen swarms of this in 25 years and that Kenya hasn't faced a threat on this level in 70 years.
The primary method of locust swarms is the flying spraying of pesticides. FAO's "Locust Watch" service explains that although giant nets, flamethrowers, lasers, and huge vacuums have been in the past, these are not in use for locust control. People and reduce population levels over large birds often eat locusts but usually not enough to areas.
"This destructive locust outbreak is starting to destroy vegetation across East Africa with speed and violence, "U. N. humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said in a statement.
"Defenseless families that were already dealing with food now face the prospect of watching as their crops are destroyed before their eyes."
"We must act now, "Lowcock added, "If left unchecked, this outbreak has the potential to over into more countries in East Africa with awful consequences. A quick and determined response to contain it is essential. "
A. committed B. learned C. ready D. approach E. embrace F. random G. charitable H. advantageous l. trait J. causes K. characteristics |
Charitableness
It's a universal question: what does it mean to be charitable? Is it gift giving, an act of kindness or goodwill gestures? Is it being selfless or knowing how and when to help others when needed? Is it inherent or ? That's a lot of questions, but they simmer down to one truth; everyone can be charitable. However, why we contribute can be linked to certain personality traits.
●Extraversion
Extroverts love to express themselves, share ideas and take risks, feeding on the energy of the surrounding crowds. Apply these to a charitable person and you have a potential ambassador with the trick for supporting good , celebrating wellbeing, and presenting the benefits of making a difference in relatable ways.
●Agreeableness
Agreeable types get a big thumbs up for their compassionate(富有同情心的) nature. Always ready to help, they're pro-humanity, situations and others in positive ways. Closely linked to altruism, people with this are more motivated to engage in selfless acts of kindness to support those around them.
●Conscientiousness
The conscientious ones are goal-driven, thrive on achievement, are always planning, attending to details, and adapting their approach for the best results. These qualities harbour an incredible ability to solve problems. In terms of doing charitable work, they're hardworking and most importantly, they're and are unlikely to quit until they succeed.
●Neuroticism
Neurotics get a lot of criticisms and often showcase signs of emotional instability. However, in small doses, neuroticism is , as they have keen self-awareness and are extremely aware of their surroundings. A fear of missing out and wasting good opportunities is a powerful driver to lead them to be .
●Openness
Associated with creativity, imagination and curiosity, open-minded folk fresh experiences, people and ideas and have a broad range of interests. Due to their intellectual awareness and appreciation of the world, they are ) to participate, discover ways to help others, and engage in related activities and events.
Don't worry if you're not sure whether you fall into any of the categories. What does matter is that no matter what your personality type is, you have the capacity to make a difference by getting involved. The Big Five traits define us, but it's a choice to be charitable.
A. emergency B. exactly C. fortunately D. heading E. indecisive F. instructions G. obvious H. room l. surprisingly J. testing K. underwater |
It Really Happened to Me!
A few minutes after take-off there was a loud explosion. I was in seat 10F next to the exit. Everybody gasped and there were a few screams. Then, , it went very quiet-everyone was assessing the situation.
It soon became we weren't going back to LaGuardia Airport, we were for the water. I started thinking this was it. Then I heard the announcement. "This is the captain, brace for impact," and everything suddenly got very clear. I had to stop thinking about death and start thinking about what I was going to do once the pilot landed in the water. "You sat in this seat," I thought," you've got to get this door open. "
At about 300 feet, I started reading the . There were six steps, and I read them two or three times, myself on each step and trying to imagine myself opening the door. Suddenly, we hit the water. My first thought was, "This plane is sinking, we have to get everybody off as soon as possible."
Someone next to me was trying to pull the door in and I said, "No, it's got to go out. ", I'd just read that. I managed to get the door open and I grabbed the hand of a woman sitting next to me. We walked out onto the wing, which was sinking lower and lower. We walked as far along as we could to make for other people. Everyone was helping each other. It was freezing, and nobody had a jacket. Some people were to their waists.
It felt like half an hour before we saw the first ferry. Fortunately, everyone had survived the crash.
I got through it by following the directions: get the door open, throw the door out, figure out if you're sinking. I just kept on doing that until I reached solid ground. Only then did I go into the men's room and cry for a few minutes.
A. addressing B. blamed C. delivers D. shuts E. long-term F. minimal G. headed H. productivity I. restorative J. shuteye K. overseeing |
The Importance of Sleep
The quality of your sleep at night directly affects your mental and physical health and how well you feel during the day. Sleep impacts your , emotional balance, brain and heart health, immune function, creativity, vitality, and even your weight. No other activity so many benefits with so little effort!
When you're scrambling to meet the demands of a busy schedule, though, or just finding it hard to sleep at night, getting by on less hours may seem like a good solution. But even sleep loss can have a negative influence on your mood, energy, mental sharpness, and ability to handle stress. And over the , chronic sleep loss can cause damage to your mental and physical health.
Sleep isn't merely a time when your body off. While you rest, your brain stays busy, biological maintenance that keeps your body running in top condition, preparing you for the day ahead. Without enough hours of sleep, you won't be able to work, learn, create, and communicate at a level even close to your true potential. Regularly skimp on" service" and you're for a major mental and physical breakdown.
The good news is that you don't have to choose between health and productivity. By any sleep problems and making time to get the sleep you need each night, your energy, efficiency, and overall health will go up. In fact, you'll likely get much more done during the day than if you were skimping on and trying to work longer.
A. survival B. battery-powered C. collapsing D. struck E. dramatically F. evacuation G. scratched H. layer l. spilled J. unwind K. stranded |