1期A lot of parents think kids should do their homework right after school and sit still until all their work is done. 1 A lot of research shows that the usual ways of studying may not always be the best ways. Here are some good study habits that may work for you.(1) Move before you study.Maybe your parents tell you to do your homework as soon as you get off the bus. Ask if you can play basketball or run for 15 minutes first. 2 Its just that exercising your body may help your brain ready to study.(2)Pick your study place.Your parents may have set up a great desk in a quiet room. But you may feel better doing homework on the floor in your bedroom. 3 Your bedroom might give you privacy(隐私). But if you start looking at the stuff in your room instead of your math problems, find another place to work.(3)Dont cram for tests.When you have a test, you might want to wait until the night before to study. 4 When you have to remember information, its best to go over it several times for a few days. That way, you have a chance to really learn it.(4) 5 When you work on something for a long time, you might start thinking about other things. You might start daydreaming about your soccer game or an upcoming party. Then your mind isnt on the homework. So get up and take a 10-minute walk. Then come back to your homework. You should be ready to focus again.A.The important thing is to find a place where youll pay attention.B.Inform your friends and parents of your study routine.C.Explain that youre not trying to put off your work.D.They do much better on tests after they exercise.E.Well, parents arent always right!F.Take breaks while you study.G.But thats not a good idea.ECAGF2期How to make a good impression at workIt is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibility which can lead to raises. Here are some ways to make a good impression.(1)Use proper office etiquette(礼仪) 1 Office etiquette includes everything from the proper way to use email to knowing when, where, and how to use your cell phone while at work.(2)Face up to your mistakes.When you make a mistake at work, which everyone does at some point, face up to it. 2 Take responsibility and come up with a solution to correct your mistake. Your boss may not be too happy about it, but he or she will at least be impressed with your response.(3)Know when to call in sick.Do you think coming to work when you are sick instead of staying at home will impress your boss? 3 So call in sick when you need to.(4)Know what topics to avoid discussing.Avoiding inappropriate topics may not help you make a good impression at work. 4 Subjects that do not make for good workplace conversation include politics, religion, health problems and other personal issues.(5) Dress properly. 5 You should dress the right way for the role you are playing. If you wish to be a leader at work, dress like one.A.Reasonable bosses know that a sick employee is not productive and can spread an illness.B.Using good manners will help you make a good impression on your boss.C.And a serious face gives all the wrong impressions, so keep smiling.D.Make a good impression at work by wearing the right clothes.E.Dont ignore your error or place the blame on others.F.Try to manage your work time in a proper way.G. But it will keep you from making a bad one.BEAGD3期How to prevent nearsightednessMyopia(近视), or nearsightedness, can be a severe inconvenience and may even cause big troubles when we operate cars or heavy machinery. Here are some tips that may help you to prevent myopia.1. 1 Whether its for the love of books or because you are studying for a test that just happens to take place tomorrow, dont overdo it. This means either getting away from a page-turner(引人入胜的书) or starting your studies a few days earlier. If prolonged(持续很久的)reading cant be avoided, try taking regular breaks to rest your eyes or take a nap.2.Consume lots of eye-protecting vitamins(维生素). 2 Its very meaningful to get kids to eat this healthy orange vegetable, which is rich in vitamins. Still, good doses(剂量)of multi-vitamins will improve not only your eyesight but your health in general.3.Do your reading or focusing in a well-lit room. Weak light may cause damage to your eyes and result in the need for glasses. 3 Buy a reading light or just turn on a bright lamp.4.Be mindful of the distance between your eyes and the object youre focusing on. 4 It will also cause your head to ache and may dry out your eyes.5. 5 Early detection of nearsightedness can lead to quick treatment and less serious symptoms.A.Try not to read for long lengths of time.B.You should also eat a lot of other green vegetables.C.Talk to an eye care doctor at the first signs of eye trouble