From time to time, we all get a bit down. Maybe we are feeling bad because we’re not doing well with our goals. There are many reasons for feeling down, but I’m not able to discuss all of them.【小题1】Make a list. Sometimes we are sad simply because we are troubled by all the things we have to do.【小题2】Make a list of the most pressing things you have to do. Thus you’re getting things under control. You can see, right in front of you, what you need to do, and that can pick up your mood.【小题3】You’ve made a list, and you still feel puzzled? Well, get started on the first thing you need to do. Once you get into action, you’ll feel better. And once you start doing something, you will feel much better than lying around feeling sorry for yourself.【小题4】I like Brown Eyed Girl, the Kinks, the Ramones, or an upbeat Beatles tune. You might have your own brand of feel-good music. Whatever it is, let yourself move to the beat. It may just be what the doctor ordered.Talk about it. Get a best friend, family member or coworker you can talk to.【小题5】It can also help you work out the reasons you’re feeling down.

A．Take action. B．Play some lively music. C．Get out of the house and do something. D．Getting things off your chest makes a big difference. E．Start simply by picking up a piece of paper and a pen. F．Do whatever you need to do to feel good about yourself. G．What I can talk about are some things that have worked for me.

 

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you are in a crowd, the first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.【小题1】Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on, and know that in a crowd of moving people wet or uneven ground can be slippery or hazardous, causing you to fall.【小题2】When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference, giving you the possibility of taking advantage of escaping route. Always stay closer to the escape route.If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled.【小题3】Take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer—it gives you movement and protects your chest.【小题4】If you cannot get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you back up. If you have kids, lift them up.If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up into fetal position.【小题5】

A．Be aware of the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be expected. B．There is always space between people. C．Do not lie on your stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs. D．The worst is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object E．If you fall, get up quickly. F．No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out. G．Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd.

 

Do you want to be productive（富有成效的）at work or at home? Here's what you should do.
Turn off television
I used to tell myself that I needed a break. So, when the kids slept I turned on the cable and watched whatever program that caught my fancy. Often, I found myself not watching, just channel-surfing. And I didn’t end up watching a full program. I decided one day to just give up on TV as it made me sleep late and woke up exhausted（疲惫的）.
If you want to be productive, cut off TV. You are better off reading a book. Without TV, I have managed to finish many books which I have bought but never read.
Limit Internet Use
The other big distraction that can make you sleep late is the Internet. Probably because you will be checking your emails, updating your blog, watching YouTube, etc. Try limiting the use of it at home, or switch it to the morning session.
Nowadays, I check all my personal emails early in the morning. When I get into work, I find myself less tempted to check personal emails.
Know Your Priorities(优先考虑的事)
Really, it is all about the choices you make and the priorities you have. If you know it is competitive out there in the world, how can you be a better worker than the person who is also aiming for the position above you?
Rest Early, Rise Early
You want to be productive? Rise early, read more books, have more energy, be more focused and set standards for others to catch up. It’s as simple as that.
【小题1】The passage aims to give advice on how to ________.

A．take better care of our kids at home.

B．balance our work and energy well.

C．divide time between work and family.

D．compete against others for a better position.

【小题2】What does the author mainly use to support her theory?

A．Ancient wisdom	B．Internet information
C．Popular beliefs	D．Personal experience

【小题3】The author used to be in the habit of _________.

A．changing channels frequently when watching TV.

B．checking all her personal emails in the morning.

C．watching her favorite TV programs with her kids.

D．reading the books immediately after she bought them.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to get teenagers to read？Getting teenagers to read sounds like a hard task. The latest Xbox or PSP has got them addicted, or the homework seems to last forever.【小题1】 Here is a guide on how to get your teenagers to read.【小题2】You could look at their school homework timetable and work out which evening they have the least amount of work to do. Make sure that your teenager is not going to an out-of-school club that evening.Buy your teenagers a new set of books. Research the book lists for teenagers. The Chaos Walking Trilogy and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy are suited for both boys and girls. If your teenager will never sit down to read a book, consider buying them an electronic reader like an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite to encourage them to read. Make sure that the electronic reader you buy can only be used to read. 【小题3】Seize opportunities. If they seem unimpressed then whenever you see them not doing anything constructive, encourage them to pick up one of the books you bought. If they say they don’t want the book then take them out to buy some in a bookstore. 【小题4】Consider punishments.【小题5】 This doesn’t work for everyone but some people find that when your teenager messes up, you can tell them to go to their room and read. They might start to really enjoy the book.

A．Don’t be afraid of wasting money. B．Electronic readers are harmful to teenagers’ eyesight. C．Figure out what time is best for your teenager to read. D．If they still refuse then you could use reading as a punishment. E．But getting them to pick up a book is a lot easier than it sounds. F．You’re sure to pick out a book that they really want to read there. G．You know they could pretend to read and actually play video games.