"I don't want to go，Miss White.I'm frightened（害怕的），very frightened，"Monica told her teacher.
Monica was a very 1 girl.She always sat at the back of the classroom， 2 or taking notes.Every Monday morning，there would be a special show in her class and one student would be 3 to make a speech about his or her dream.Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week.But she refused.
"I know that it seems 4 for you，but it will help you build up your confidence，"said Miss White.Monica was lost in thought.
The next day，Monica came to Miss White's office.Miss White was 5 that she would take the chance.Miss White red-penciled her manuscript（手稿）of speech，corrected her 6 ，and even helped with her body language.She advised Monica to practice，to 7 that she was speaking confidently in front of her class. 8 a whole week，Monica practiced 9 in front of her imaginary classmates and teachers.Behind the locked door of her bedroom，she told them about her dreams.
Finally，Monday arrived. 10 Monica was called upon to give her speech，she 11 and walked to the front of the class without any notes，in a show of confidence.Monica's successful performance brought everyone a great 12 .The whole class clapped（鼓掌） for a full minute when she completed her speech.Miss White 13 .She had known that Monica would make it when she 14 took her first step to overcome her fear of speaking in public.
From that day，Monica's life changed for the better.At the age of 23，she became a newsreader.People who see her on television now will find it hard to 15 that she was once a shy girl who refused to speak up in class.
Mary：Tony，what will the weather be like tomorrow？
Tony：The weather report says it will be sunny.
Mary： I'm going camping near the river tomorrow.
Tony：Really？Who will go with you？
Mary：Some of my friends.
Tony：I'm free on Sunday but busy on Saturday.
Mary：It's a pity.
Tony：I'll visit my grandparents.They live in the countryside.
Mary：How will you get there？
Tony：I will go there by bike.
Mary：It's wonderful.
Tony：The same to you.Remember to take a camera with you.
Mary：
A. You'd better take some exercise.
B. That's good for outdoor activities.
C. We can stay at home and watch a movie.
D. I have some excellent paintings.
A. Are you going to the countryside？
B. Do you agree with me？
C. Would you like to join us？
D. Have you ever been there？
A. Are you going to help them out？
B. What did you do for them？
C. How long will you stay there？
D. What will you do tomorrow？
A. Have a good time!
B. Of course!
C. Let's go for it!
D. See you there!
A. Nothing much.
B. It's 90 yuan.
C. You are welcome.
D. Thanks, I will.
One day, an 11-year-old girl asked her dad, "What are you going to get me for my 15th birthday？"The father replied,"Don't worry about that. We still have plenty of time.
But on a day after her 14th birthday, she passed out （昏倒）and was rushed to the hospital.The family learned that the girl had a serious heart disease and that she might die. At night, she asked her dad, "Daddy, have they told you that I am going to die？" The father replied, "No, you will live as long as anyone else."She wondered and asked,"How can you be sure？ "He smiled to her and said,"I just know it. "
After the girl turned 15，she had a heart transplant（心脏移植手术）.After she came back from the hospital, she found a letter on her bed It said, "My dearest daughter, one day you asked me what I would give you for your 15th birthday.I wasn't sure then. But now you know that my present to you is my heart. "The father had given his heart to his daughter.
Parents are selfless（无私的）.They even make great sacrificesto make their children grow up happily. Keep this in mind when you feel angry toward your parents. Always. they're just doing what they think best for you.
These days，it seems that many people are trying to live more with less.They throw away the less-used things，or some things that are not necessary.They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on things that matter most.Here are some advantages of living simply.
●More free time
The more things you own，the more time you will spend keeping them in order.Just keep the things you use or enjoy.You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you really want to do.Care for fewer things，and spend more time with friends and family.
●Money saved
As you stop buying things you don't need，your finances（经济状况） will be better.You can save some money and take a special trip instead.Learn to reward（奖励） yourself with rich experiences.
●Changed values
Once you break the habit，your values will change.You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness.True happiness comes from making memories with loved ones.
Living simply lowers your stress，betters your health and allows you to find out what's important.Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring.Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply.Start today，and you will find that less is more.
Are you siting more than ever？Take a moment to think about your sitting activities.You're probably sitting while reading this.Sometimes you sit when you are driving or at ending a meeting.Other times you sit when you watch a movie or play computer games.That undoubtedly a lot of sitting.The fact is，the amount of tie spent sitting has increased over time.As of today，an adult will spend 56-86% of their daily times sitting.
We know sitting too much is bad，and most of us naturally feel a little guilty（内疚的） after a long-time TV watching.But what exactly goes wrong when we park ourselves for nearly 8 hours a day？A study on nearly 8，000 adults suggests that there's a direct relationship between the tie spent siting and our risk of early death of any cause.As the total sitting time increases，so does the risk of early death.
"Sit less，move more" is what the Heart Association encourages us to do.But this guideline is just too simple and abstract（抽象的） to make a difference.It is like telling someone to just "exercise" without telling them how.Exercise guidelines are always more practical.For example，the Center for Disease Control advises adults to do exercise for two hours and 30 minutes every week，plus muscle strengthening activities two or more days a week.We need similar guidelines for sitting.
To make up the weakness，a research team is working on more specific guidelines. "It would probably be like this：for every 30 continuous minutes of sitting，standup and move or walk for five minutes at a quick pace，" Diaz，the lead researcher said，adding that the study has put us a step closer to the satisfying（满意的） guidelines.But more researches are needed to confirm（证实） their ways.
Jane knows the value of a good doll（玩具娃娃）. "Dolls have a power we don't completely under and，" she sad.She got this while working as a social worker using dolls to help her young kids adapt to（适应） their changing medical situations.Many of the kids saw themselves in those do.But for the kids missing a lamb（肢体） or who had lost their hair，there were none they could relate to（与......相关） .
Seven years ago，when a friend said that her niece was an albinism（白化病）girl，Jane Davi，now 49，knew what might help the youth through this challenging period. "It's hard to tell a kid， 'You are perfect the way you are' and to build confidence that way，" she says.
Jane Davis wanted to change that.She made a doll by hand-using fabric（布料） and markers that looked like the child and sent it off.Being moved and deeply thankful to Jane's kindness，the friend posted a photo online of the happy child and the doll.Soon another woman asked Jane to make a doll that looked like her baby，who was missing a leg.
Word spread，and soon Jane was making dolls for children with scars（伤疤），birthmarks，physical disabilities，in short，a doll that looked like them.She left her job and started a nonprofit（非盈利的） organization，A Doll Like Me.
Working out of her home in Milwaukee，from photos sent by parents or care-givers，it takes Jane nearly seven hours to make each doll.A Go Fund Me web page helps her offset costs and allows her to donate（捐赠） her services.She hasn't charged for（为......收费） a doll since she began her nonprofit.
In all，she's made more than 400 dolls.The waiting list is so long，but Jane never gives up.As she explains on her Go Fund Me page， "Every kid，regardless of gender，race，age，medical issue，or body type，should look into the sweet face of a doll and see their own."
In 1998，when the volunteer teacher Han Mei first entered the small mountain village school，she was surprised to see the sights（情景） in front of her：broken windows，small old desks and （chair）.Even worse，students of different ages were the same classroom.It was the only class in the school.Han Mei realized how poor the local people were in education，so she decided （find） out as many ways as she could to help them.
One day while Han Mei （give）a class，Ma Qiang，a naughty（顽皮的）boy，made some noises for fun.Other kids laughed.At that time Han Mei decided to make good use of the chance to help （he）.She walked towards Ma Qiang and asked him to take out his toys.Han Mei stood （silent） beside Ma Qiang and looked at them angrily，then she said with a smile， "I examined your little fingers just now.I know you （become）a good doctor in the future.Come on!"Hearing this，Ma Qiang was surprised nobody had said such words to him before.
After that，Ma Qiang studied much harder and later he （accept） by a famous university.After many years，just as his volunteer teacher had expected，he became famous doctor.Ma Qiang always says his volunteer teacher's encouraging words have made what he is.
How Can I Fight Laziness？
Lazy people will never achieve anything in life.However，laziness can be defeated（打败） once a few changes have been made in your mind.
.Many people lack sleep constantly，since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work.These people have little motivation（动力） once they arrive home.Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things.By adjusting（调节） your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest，you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active.Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task.Others take a more proactive approach（主动方式），viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. .
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations（诱惑） that surround them.A television in the living room may provide entertainment（娱乐活动），but watching too much TV often leads to laziness. .Complete a few tasks and reward（奖励） yourself with what you enjoy，such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home.Couples and children may all have different energy levels，but laziness can be spread if not being dealt with immediately. .Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal.Others in the home may finally follow your example and practice their own task.It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
.Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle，thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
A. To fight family laziness，set an example. B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important. C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. D. Finally，taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. E. With hard work，you will be able to achieve your goal. F. Laziness sets in when you no longer control your own life. G. Create a reward system for yourself，just as parents do for the children. |
