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I dropped a clay cooking pot on my feet. More accurately, I slipped down the back steps of my house on a rainy night, 1 the pot into the air. I managed to stay upright （挺直的） and 2 on my backside with my feet in front of me, but the pot also landed upright and on my feet, breaking in two. The hot juices I was trying to throw into the outdoor dustbin 3 in the air, and then rained down upon me. At the very moment, I could 4 the headline: "Woman Dies Doing the Dishes After Dinner."

Life didn't stop because I got 5 .However, my daily routine slowed down. I6 less urgent appointments. Though I hated the 7 in my plans, I soon realized it left me a gift: spare time. I rediscovered long-forgotten 8 . I read a book just for pleasure. I caught up with friends and family members in e-mails and texts. I 9 with my watercolor set. And my 10 came alive again.

When I was forced to slow down, I realized how 11  my lifestyle used to be. So I decided something had to 12 . Now I try to leave some 13 for activities and practices that bring me joy, like going for walks or enjoying a meal with friends.

Every time I cook in my new pot, I remember the 14 of slowing down. And I never ever walk down 15 stairs with a pot in my hands.

It is so important to make sure you take care of your body, mind and soul every day, not just when you get sick. Here are some of the top, most practical ways for you to take care of yourself and keep yourself healthy.

Talking about your feelings can really help you to keep your mental health in good shape. It can also help you to deal with times when you happen to feel the most troubled.

Stay active. On top of this, it can help you to feel better overall. Exercise keeps your brain and your organs healthy and it also provides you with a significant amount of benefits when it comes to your mental health.

Eat well. Your brain needs to have a lot of nutrients to stay healthy. It will be very good for your physical health as well as your mental health. If you don't feel as though your diet is good right now then this is understandable, so you do need to make a positive change.

Stay in touch. There is nothing better than being able to catch up with someone in real life, but unfortunately, this is not always possible. You can give them a call and you can also drop them a note. 

Ask for help. If you feel as though things are just getting too much for you or if you feel as though you cannot cope then you should ask for help. Rely on your friends, your family, or even local support.

A. Discuss your feelings.

B. Nobody is superhuman.

C. A balanced diet is good for you.

D. Express your concern and anxiety.

E. Regular exercise can help you to concentrate.

F. Your water intake is the best one for you to focus on.

G. If possible, you have to keep the lines of communication open.

Are you sleeping restlessly, forgetting little things, and feeling depressed and lonely? Don't worry. We've all been there. You're probably just stressed out.

Stress isn't always a bad thing. It can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you're playing a competitive sport, or have to speak in public.

But when it's continuous, the kind of situation most of us face daily, it actually begins to change your brain. Chronic （长期的） stress, like being overworked or having arguments at home frequently, can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.

As levels of cortisol （皮质醇） rise, electric signals in your hippocampus （海马体）, the part of the brain associated with learning, memories, and stress control, decline. When the hippocampus weakens, so does your ability to control your stress.

That's not all, though. Cortisol can literally cause your brain to get smaller in size. Too much of it results in the shrinking of the part of your brain that regulates behaviors like concentration, decision-making, judgement, and social interaction.

 It also leads to fewer new brain cells being made in the hippocampus. This means chronic stress might make it harder for you to learn and remember things, and also set the stage for more serious mental problems, like depression and eventually Alzheimer's disease.

It's not all bad news, though. There are many ways to change what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and getting into deep thoughts, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress and increase the size of the hippocampus, and therefore your memory improves.

So don't feel defeated by the pressures of daily life. Get control of your stress before it takes control of you.

Sammie Vance is an extraordinary kid. She was just named one of People's Girls Changing the World in 2021, and she is only 12 years old.

The seventh grader from Indiana is collecting bottle caps to upcycle （升级改造） them into benches for her school and neighborhood parks. But these benches are more than just for sitting. There are many kids in her school who have trouble finding friends.

Sammie learned about buddy （同伴） benches at a camp she attended one summer. At the camp, there were benches set up for children feeling lonely. They would sit down, signaling to other kids that they were in need of a friend.

She loved the idea and told others, "This would be really cool to have them at my school." Then she sprang into action by initiating a meeting with her president and the Parent-Teacher Association to present her idea.

Sammie used a comic strip （连环画） she created to show how a simple bench could help classmates understand when one of their own needed a friend. The adults were surely impressed by her initiative but were more impressed with how she planned to make the benches.

Sammie continued her efforts and expanded her project to collect more benches for other schools. She made an online page where she calls for others to follow her journey and make bottle cap donations.

Today, Sammie has helped fix 200 recycled benches in schools and neighborhoods and she has no plans to stop. She knows first-hand that a young age has no limitations to impacting the world. "I just look forward to making a difference," she said, "and inspiring other people to make a difference."

Hiking on mountains offers both physical challenges and sweeping views. The author of America's Great Mountain Trails, Tim Palmer, shares some favorite paths with us.

Algonquin Peak, New York

The Adirondacks were one of the first areas in the country to attract outdoor vacationers, Palmer says. "The trails there have been hiked for centuries." But this outing near Lake Placid still delivers, reaching the top of New York's second-highest mountain. "You start out in the forest and end up above tree line. It's a big climb with a long view across an ocean of peaks."

More information: www.visitadirondacks.com

Humbug Mountain, Oregon

This southeast Oregon peak is among the state's tallest, rising directly from the ocean, which rewards visitors with dramatic Pacific views. Palmer, who lives in the region, says the state park trail offers old-growth forest scenery and a good mountain hike. The area doesn't get a lot of snow, making it possible to climb in all seasons.

More information: www.stateparks.Oregon.gov

Wheeler Peak, New Mexico

The highest peak in New Mexico dominates the Sangre de Cristo Range near Taos. Hikers on the 8-mile out-and-back trail through Carson National Forest sometimes see bighorn sheep. "It's a long walk above timberline （林木线） with grand views of the very southern end of the Rocky Mountains," Palmer says.

More information: www.fs.usda.gov

Youghiogheny Loop, Pennsylvania

Whitewater rafters know the challenging rapids on the Youghiogheny River, but the area is also ideal for hiking, Palmer says. "There are waterfalls and rapids and trees that have been growing for 100 years and longer. It's one of these great hikes that most people can do."

More information: www.dcnr.pa.gov

Lily has finally become a good dancer now, all thanks to Shanda's presence(存在). Of all the people in Lily's life, Shanda in particular stands out. As Lily thinks of Shanda, a smile spreads across her face, She feels loved and grateful more than ever that she has such a teacher and friend. 

Eleven years of dance and going on twelve that year, she doubted it would end up like any other year. She might be stuck in any empty spot and didn't know what to do with her next dance move. Little did she know that year would change her completely. 

That year, Lily felt lucky that Shanda would choreograph（编舞）for her dance, Lily expected to work with Shanda, a young talented dancer, to have an okay dance, but she never expected she would have such an impressive impact on her way to dance. 

The moment Lily walked into the marble floored, wall—to—wall mirrored rooms, she already felt like Shanda had faith in her. Shanda smiled at her with appreciative eyes. In the following days, Shanda always encouraged her, "Work to the best of your ability and keep going." When she wanted to give up, Shanda told her that the real importance of dance was to love it. 

Throughout their hard work and devotion, not only did Lily' s ability to dance grow, but also their friendship grew. Shanda became more than a teacher to Lily. She was also a close friend that Lily could turn to for anything. Shanda gave her encouragement when Lily needed edit the most, and Shanda was always there to cheer Lily up when she felt down. 

As the year quickly came to an end, it was high time for Lily to show her dance to the audience. As she walked to the backstage filled with other dancers warming up and expecting their performance, she prayed for a good performance that would convey her improvement. The rhythmic music before her rang in her ears. She waited anxiously for her turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the hostess announced "Lily". 

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Lily had butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the big stage. 

……

Lily felt very excited when the hostess asked her to make a speech. 

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Dear Mike,

……

Yours,

Li Hua

With the development of modern technology, people can stay   (connect) with their families and friends easily, however far apart they are from each other. WeChat is one of the most  (frequent) used means of communication in China. It is reported that the number of the WeChat user(reach) over 1.1 billion so far.

Once joining the WeChat, people can find more and more people start to add them friends. They don't have to consider time zones when communicating. Another reason why it's so popular that it costs nothing. It's also very convenient for people to immediately update they are doing by WeChat.

However,  (addict) to WeChat will rob people of the time that should otherwise (spend) on something more important. And the many so-called friends on it are not really friends at all, simply want to put ads or sell items on Moments. Besides, people on the WeChat are more likely (compare) themselves with others, which will make them feel bad when finding some people seem to be successful.

A little penguin, named Mercy afterwards, arrived at the Bonorong Wildlife Hospital. He was in really bad condition. "The penguin was 1  , not doing so well and needed fattening up," said Petra Harris, the hospital manager. Little penguins were the smallest species of penguins on Earth but sadly in 2  numbers. 

 3  , with the help of a team of wildlife keepers, Mercy regained full health and was 4  back into the wild. Mercy's story has now been made into a video and was 5  on social media platforms on World Penguin Day on April 25. In the 6  , Ms Harris said a man 7  Mercy looking unwell and contacted them through their rescue line. Rescuers went to 8  Mercy and brought him back. The vet（兽医）team did a full 9  on him. "We X-rayed him to check for any injuries that weren't 10  . To their 11  , it turned out that Mercy was just a little underweight. 

Mercy was 12  to fatten up at the hospital until he could swim. Then he was released at dawn so that he could spend the day fishing before returning to his burrow（洞穴）. "It's a comfort for us to see animals go back where they 13  ," Ms Harris said. "Mercy was the lucky one that gets to have a second 14  at life, and it's certainly very 15  for us to make it."

Many students study by reading their notes and textbooks over and over again. But studies show there are more effective ways to help you study smarter. 

 Many students know what they are expected to do. Yet many often fail to plan ahead. So they need first to set a reachable target. Break it into pieces and make them happen one by one. It may seem strange at first. But after two weeks or more, it becomes a normal thing. 

Don't just reread. Rereading is like looking at the answer to a puzzle, rather than doing it yourself. It looks like it makes sense. But until you try it yourself, you don't really know if you understand it.

Find examples. Abstract concepts can be hard to understand. It tends to be far easier to form a mental image if you have a concrete example of something.On its own, that concept might be hard to remember. But if you think about a lemon or vinegar, it becomes easier! 

Dig deeper. It's hard to remember countless facts and figures if you don't push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about? Why do they matter? Psychologists call this elaboration(深究). It's taking class material and asking many how and why questions about it.

Practice more. Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. In a study, students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test, they scored more than a full letter grade better, on average, than did students who studied the way they normally had. 

As a teen, Cynthia Nebel studied by reading her textbooks, worksheets and notebooks. "Over and over and over again," recalls this psychologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Now, she adds, "we know that's one of the most common bad study skills that students have."

A. Make a budget and save it.

B. Make a plan and stick to it.

C. The same should go for learning.

D. However, not all can apply to students.

E. In other words, don't just accept facts at face value.

F. Sadly, reading books and notes repeatedly is common for many students.

G. For instance, sour foods usually taste that way because they contain an acid（酸）.