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Billions of people deal with a nail-biting habit at some point in their lives. Many will go to great lengths to try to stop. And while not all of us are nail-biters, most of us do have a habit we'd like to kick. So what's the best way to break one?

Research shows that intentions alone often fail to lead to long-term behavior change. This isn't to say you can't break a habit. Rather, by understanding the basis of habits, you can create better plans for changing them. For example, we know habits are often affected by environments and routines. Lying in bed may cause you to endlessly scroll through your phone, or watching TV on the couch may lead you to grab a sugary snack.

One of the most effective ways to manage behavior is to identify these locations or times of day. Then try to modify them by changing your routine or creating obstacles that make it more difficult to perform the habit in that space. Moving, switching jobs, or even starting a new schedule, are particularly great times to break a habit or build a new one.

One 2005 study tracked university students' exercising, reading, and TV-watching habits before and after they transferred schools. When students were no longer around old environments and routines, their habits, even the strong ones, significantly changed.

For behaviors like nail-biting, a practice called habit reversal training can be helpful. Developed by psychologists in the 1970s, the aim is to change a habit by replacing it with another one that's less detrimental. The training requires you to analyze and understand your habit cues, so you can effectively step in at the right times. For example, if you tend to bite your nails at work, keep a fidget toy at your desk in advance. Then, if a stressful email comes in, use the toy when you feel the urge to bite your nails.

Breaking a habit takes time, so remember to give yourself grace and have patience through the process.

There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.

Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt's cultural heritage. After listening to different voices, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.

A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960.

The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In1961, German engineers moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project. When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.

The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.

Spring breakers don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy life in the sunshine for a week. U. S. News carefully considered everything to bring you the best inexpensive spring break destinations.

Key West

This small island in the Florida Keys is known for its odd residents and best snorkeling（浮潜）opportunities. While you'll find plenty of spots for partying along rowdy Duval Street, you can also soak up some culture at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Plus, Key West offers several budget-friendly vacation rentals, so you can save your cash for bars and boat tours.

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a tried-and-true Florida spring break location that is sure to please the masses. Scope out a spot across the town's 27 miles of white sand beaches to sunbathe, play volleyball or scan the horizon for bottlenose dolphins. Hotel prices are reasonable if you book your accommodations in advance. Just note: This town bans alcohol consumption on the beach during March, so you'll have to enjoy your adult beverages elsewhere.

South Padre Island

With hotels offering nightly rates around $200 or less and DJs and celebrities holding court at nightclubs, South Padre Island, Texas, is a hot spring break destination for college students. This South Texas local e is only about 30 miles north of the U. S.-Mexico border, meaning you'll get to enjoy warm weather without having to leave the country. As an added bonus, the island offers a free public shuttle system, so budget-conscious travelers won't have to worry about spending money on a rental car.

The Pizza Encounter

As Mr. Anderson entered the cozy pizzeria, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement for the delicious pizza he was about to enjoy. Dressed in his best suit, he scanned the menu eagerly, his mouth already watering at the thought of the melted cheese. But as he made his way to the counter to place his order, his sense of excitement quickly turned to annoyance when he was rudely bumped into（偶然遇到） by a homeless man named Jack.

Mr. Anderson glared at the man, his eyebrows raised in a look of disgust.

"Watch where you're going! Do you know how expensive my suit is?" he snapped, carefully straightening his suit.

"Oh, I am really sorry," apologized Jack.

Mr. Anderson sniffed（哼了哼） in response, a look of superiority on his face. "Some people," he complained under his breath, as if to say that the homeless man was beneath him.

After ordering three slices of cheeses, Mr. Anderson sat down at a table, feeling annoyed. To his surprise, the homeless man followed and sat down across from him. Mr. Anderson's frown（皱眉）deepened.

When the pizza arrived, Mr. Anderson was about to take a bite, but the homeless man reached out and grabbed a slice. Mr. Anderson's eyes widened in disbelief（难以置信）. He had never seen such rudeness.

"Great cheese, right?" said Jack.

Mr. Anderson shook his head. He reluctantly took a bite of his slice, while glaring at the homeless man. However, the man kept reaching for more slices, and Mr. Anderson grew increasingly angry. It went on like this until the last slice, which Jack simply took without asking and handed him half of it. Mr. Anderson exploded with anger, yelling at the homeless man loudly. Mr. Anderson slammed（砸） his fist on the table and continued to yell at Jack, demanding an explanation for his behavior.

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As midnight , Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to firecrackers. The whole village is with colourful fireworks. All over the country, people are celebrating their good , celebrating their family's , and celebrating their nation's strength.

One important feature of classic literature is that it often (reflect) an author's own experiences and can therefore help us understand the important issues of his or her time. This is one reason the best works of literature still appeal to readers long after they (write). Cao Xueqin's A Dream of Red Mansions, one of the most ( significance) novels in Chinese literature, is a good example of this. Its storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the author's own. No doubt (draw) on his own experiences, Cao Xueqin gives a detailed description of life was like at that time. The novel contains a great number of (detail)such as what the upper class wore and ate. It also describes the social relation in 18th-century China. As a result, readers are capable better understanding the gap between the rich and poor, men and women, the (learn) and the uneducated in the historical context. Cultural and historical elements like these make A Dream of Red Mansions a timeless classic.(general) speaking, we can learn much about a specific period in history from classic literature.

As the saying goes, "A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both." I am so 1 to have found my good friend, and I still remember how I built up my friendship with Jerry.

We became friends soon after we entered the senior high school. We played together and 2 our meals sometimes. We kept our ordinary friendship for quite a long time until that day when I broke my leg while playing basketball. He called the teacher 3 and even gave up his lessons and accompanied me to hospital. He didn't stop helping me until I fully 4 . I knew I got a(n)5 friend then.

A good and true friend is a 6 that you can find pleasure in and a comfort that you can turn to when in trouble. When I was in junior high school, Jerry was not a good choice to make friends with, because he had 7 skin and looked ugly. I didn't play with him, didn't talk to him and even walked away when he 8 me. However, one afternoon, when I was 9 by several tough guys to give them money, it was Jerry who stood out, shouted loudly and 10 them away. I was very grateful and began to notice him 11 .

We made friends at last. In addition to that 12 move, I found out more 13 in him under the dark skin and ugly face. Thanks to Jerry's being my friend, I learned a lesson: one can never judge a person from his appearance. If we simply 14 these people, we'll lose a lot of good friends. Furthermore, not only people 15 everything follows this golden rule.

As we accumulate wisdom in this life, we become competent in handling all the difficulties that present themselves. Wisdom actually allows us to conquer the demands of today's difficult world. But you have to remember: this is a journey and not a destination.

Try Experiencing New Opportunities

You will never grow from being in your comfort zone which is why you need to get out of it. This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list.

Open Yourself To Diverse Perspectives

Sometimes we have biases and they help us out but we need to set them aside most of the time. We need to be receptive to different views, and this will open up new pathways for us. Always develop a sense of curiosity, and observe the world from different angles, it will always help you out. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.

Meet New People

Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same ideology as you can be comforting but it doesn't get you anywhere in life and that is the truth. Share what defines you and learn from others, and this will make you wiser. Cultivate new friendships, and this will be extremely beneficial for your future.

Never Back Away From Learning

You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. In the end, you will be able to tackle a problem from different perspectives and angles, making everything easier.

Coffee is probably the world's least expensive success power tool. Coffee builds better teams and increases your leadership ability. Coffee also increases your immunity. Unfortunately, we may not be enjoying the benefits or pleasures of coffee too much longer. According to ecologists, there's a good chance that in 20 or 30 years, the varieties of coffee that we drink today will be extinct（灭绝的）. And we'll be drinking a coffee substitute that more or less resembles the drink we enjoy today.

The problem, of course, is the pace of climate change. Successful coffee cultivation has three preconditions: a warm, highly stable（稳定的） tropical（热带的） climate with altitudes that keep air temperature between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, rich soil full of natural nutrients, and an ecological environment that's pest and disease resistant.

Coffee is a crop that is only grown in a thin band called the "coffee belt" close to the equator （赤道）. It simply won't grow anywhere else. Unfortunately, the "coffee belt" is extremely vulnerable to climate change. If the air is too cold or too hot, it prevents the growth of the coffee plant. Climate change also creates environmental stress, which spreads parasites, pests and plant diseases. All of these increase the fragility of the coffee crop and create the possibility of species-destroying rot.

Unfortunately, almost all of these species exist only in Ethiopia, a country that climate change is already hammering. As the environmental nonprofit USAID points out: "Ethiopia is one of the world's most drought-prone countries. The country is faced with numerous development challenges that exacerbate its weakness facing climate change including increases in temperature, unstable rainfall and unpredictability of seasonal rain, and increased incidences of drought and other extreme events."

In other words, even as climate change threatens coffee as it exists today, climate change is also eating away at the root source which we might turn to for replacement species.

What to do? Well, take the time to savor each cup of coffee you drink. Beyond that, stop electing the politicians who deny climate change.