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Believing in good things can help people face difficult challenges. Some people believe that success will come to them, and this gives them the courage to move ahead. But it can also help them feel better about their lives. They expect success, and so they feel successful. This, I think, is close to the placebo (安慰剂) effect. If you add medicinal herbs (草药) to your diet to improve your energy level, you may feel that your energy level is improving, even if the herbs turn out to be just cabbage. In studies of new medicines, researchers often give some patients sugar pills and say the pills are medicine. This helps them find out how well the medicine truly works.

Many people do similar things in their daily lives. College students often choose a special shirt or baseball cap to wear during exams. They feel it will bring them good luck. Here in China, one of the newest placebos is "Einstein's brain (爱因斯坦脑)." People are told that if they buy one, they will develop a brain like the famous scientist. Do buyers really believe this? Not very likely. But by "having" a super-quick brain, they may feel relaxed and, as a result, think more clearly during exams. But there is a condition—you must have studied enough first and you've worked hard enough.

You may be too busy to notice the wonderful world where you live. Taking time to know your own town or city can help you see it in a new light. With the warm weather outside, now is a good time to go exploring (探索) with a trusted adult.

◆Act like a tourist.

Many times, when you live in a place, you never really explore some of the most exciting parts that a visitor might. Start by asking yourself this question: Maybe you can visit a historic building, a nice park, or a new ice cream store.

◆Consider local attractions (景点).

First, do some research online and talk to an adult about where to go. A local museum or zoo might have a new exhibit. You might also head to a national park for a hike.

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With an adult's guide, look up walking tours for a whole new way to explore your city. Some cities offer walking tours focused on a theme, like food or local parks. You can also search for free self-guided walking tours in your area.

◆Take a photography (摄影) walk.

Pick a theme for your photos, like special dishes, local waterways, or lovely birds. And at the end of the day, you can look back on all your explorations.

A. Find out a guided tour.

B. Here is how to get started.

C. Go bike riding in a local park.

D. Then try to think about which is the best place to explore.

E. Another way to see where you live with fresh eyes is to explore with your camera.

F. If I have never been to the town before, when is the best time to explore?

G. If my friends came to town for the first time, where would I advise them to go?

First, we should2 what we did well in our exams. It's not only about the grades,3 about the effort we put in. We should be proud of how hard we worked. This helps us feel good about what we've achieved.

But sometimes, we might feel4 if we didn't do as well as we hoped. We can5 why that happened. Maybe we didn't study in the best way, or maybe we were nervous. We can make6 so it goes better next time.

Second, we should focus on the areas where we can7. Exams often stress our weaknesses, and these are the8 where we can grow the most. We should9 think about the questions we got wrong and understand why we made mistakes.

By reflecting on our exams and using them as a starting point for improvement, we can make the most of these chances and10 our full potential (潜力). So, let's accept our exams, learn from them, and try to become excellent in our journey of study.

—No, I can't. Last summer I tried to learn ______. But I was afraid of water ______.

—Yes, it ________ to protect the environment.

—It's not fair for them to take too many after-school classes.

—Wow. He is ________ a clever boy _______ everyone loves him.

— Thank you! I spent ________ half a year practicing.