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Christmas had4 been a time for parents to spoil (溺爱) us. In years past, presents would pile up,5 the living room. But this year was a6 one. My mom warned us, "There won't be as much for Christmas this year, so try not to be7."

On Christmas morning, we eagerly8 until Dad told us everything was ready. We9 into the living room and let the wrapping paper fly. "Here's another one for you," Mom handed me a10. Having spent so much time examining the presents, I11 this one. It was my mom's. A new12 had been put on it, with my13 written in her handwriting.

It was a hair dryer. Though this may seem but a14 gift, to me it was so much more. Tears filled my eyes. She gave up her Christmas so I could have more presents. My mom's simple15 meant the world to me.

Be curious and be willing to learn new things.

Moving to a new working environment,you may need to deal with new things or skills. In such a case,people who are more willing to learn new things can become more flexible and be able to meet new requirements in their job.

Learning or working in a new environment,you need to have a good sense of judgement when joining a discussion or making a decision. You should consider what is virtually right, and look for long-term goals,and not be distracted by small choices for the short term.

Be confident and make eye contact when talking to people.

When you go out and meet people,it is important to look confident. For example, if you are going to an interview,but you don't feel confident, what can you do? Before you walk in, think to yourself,"I own the room."Remember to look other people in the eye—it's the key to creating a connection with people. Soon,you will feel as confident as you look.

Set clear goals and learn.

When working together with others,it is important that you have a clear vision and a working plan to achieve it. Let people know what you stand for. You need to find out which ideas can really unite people and then express those ideas clearly..

Be helpful to others. When working, don't focus on what is your work and what isn't. After do-ing your own work,always be ready to help others.

A. How can you be a leader soon?

B. How can you get along with others?

C. Then, walk in holding your head high and smile.

D. Quite often, they don't belong to your own field.

E. Remember not to judge a person by his appearance.

F. Also, treat your team members respectfully as equals.

G. Have a good sense of judgement on important aspects.

Construction of the tower began in 1173. Because Pisa experienced several wars, the tower wasn't completed until 1350. Only a few years after the construction started, people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning. As the next three floors were added, builders purposefully built them with one side higher than the other to try to correct the lean. This resulted in the tower leaning in the opposite direction

Fortunately for the people of Pisa, the long delays (耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become compacted (结实的). This mad the foundation (地基) stronger over time, which is the main reason why the tower never fell over. For hundreds of years, the tower was indeed falling. It would lean one more inch about every 20 years. In the end, in 1990, it was closed to the public for fear that a large group of people at the top would weigh enough to make it fall down.

From 1990 to 2001, engineers from around the world helped balance the tower After several unsuccessful attempts at a solution, engineers finally came up with a plan that worked. They slowly removed ground under the high side of the tower. When they had finished, they had returned it to the position it held in about 1838—the tower had been straightened by nearly 16 inches. Except a sudden great disaster, such as a earthquake, engineers believe the tower is safe for another 300 years now.

We have had our share of storms in the past years — a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees, sometimes up to a week at a time. Those days in a cold house weren't fun, but we learned so much from those early storms, things that made later storms easier to bear.

Now we have stored up flashlights, lanterns and candles. We bought a battery-operated radio to keep up with the news. We stocked up on batteries so that we'd have plenty for extended power failures. We make sure our grill (烤架) is ready and its tank is full, and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill. And we don't forget to buy emergency chocolate! We have book lights to read in the dark. We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.

We're ready for the next storm, but we wouldn't have learned to do all those things if we hadn't encountered a storm in the past. The same is true spiritually. Those little storms in our lives are never fun, but they prepare us for the big storms — the big trials — that will come our way. They can teach us some valuable lessons.

Are you ready for the next storm? Now is the time to get ready, not when the storm arrives.

The letter reads, "Good afternoon. This letter is regarding your vocation two weeks ago and how you let me take care of your dogs. I'd just like to give you a letter of thanks. As you know, I'm a lonely old man without a wife or a kid. To add to that, two years ago, my dad died of cancer. After his death, I was left alone in my home. You don't see me outside often anymore. Every day was spent just sitting around and wondering what I have done for this world until I met Smokey, Oreo and Jennifer. Your pets are the cutest, funniest and most troublesome (in a good way, don't worry) individuals. They gave me the motivation to restart my life again. I started waking up early in the mornings. I began to take walks outside with your pets for the first time in years. Whenever I felt sad, they would bark or rub against my leg and make me laugh. The highlight of their stay was when I took them to the park. It was the longest time I've spent outside in a while. It didn't just bring back pet interaction; I also met other people, started talking and made some friends. I was so happy to finally be able to interact with others again, and feel like I'm part of the human race. Anyway, thank you so much. You brought back meaning to my life. That's all that matters."

Many Reddit users felt emotional reading the letter and shared their responses online. One commented, "We all get busy with our lives and don't realize the power a small act of kindness can do."

Mount Teide

Mount Teide, a famous volcano, is the tallest peak (峰) in Spain and a UNESCO world heritage site. Several routes can lead one to the peak of Mount Teide. While permits are required to hike the mountain, you can have an easier choice—an eight-minute cable car (缆车) that takes you far enough up the top for appreciating views. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and a jacket as it can get cold.

Siam Park

The famous Siam Park was named as the best water park in the world for the second year in a row. You can visit the park at any time of the year, as the pools are heated to a comfortable 24 Celsius. Be sure to choose a sunny day for your visit if you're heading over in winter.

Casa de Los Balcones

A visit to the Casa de Los Balcones might be a great idea if you're looking for a first class cultural adventure. It's a 17th century house with fine carved wooden balconies. The inside has a typical patio (露台) that shows the islands' handmade traditions.

Playa de Benijo

Playa de Benijo is one of the fascinating beaches in Tenerife. The surface is a large area of black sand with rocky areas mixed in between. The volcanic sand covering the beach, as well as the rocks and the cliffs (悬崖), makes Playa de Benijo a destination for landscape photographers. If you have the chance—go there!

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The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents

Using social media has become a routine activity for most young people. In recent years, the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically, so a large part of their social and emotional development is occurring while they are on the Internet.

Social media allows young people to achieve online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. Some schools successfully use blogs as teaching tools, which has the benefit of improving skills in written expression and creativity. At the same time, social media helps them get what they want, increase their knowledge and confidence in their academic performance.

While social media provides many benefits, it can also have a negative impact on young people, both physically and mentally. It is easy to become addicted, and research shows that students who spend too much time on social media can suffer from poor sleep, eye fatigue, negative body image, depression, anxiety and more. Research also indicates that there are frequent online expressions of offline behaviours, which have introduced problems such as cyberbullying and online harassment (骚扰).

Using social media becomes a risk to adolescents more than they can realise. When people go on to websites, they leave evidence of their visits. This ongoing record of online activity is called the "digital footprint". One of the biggest threats to young people on social media is to their digital footprint and future reputations. Young people who lack an awareness of privacy issues often post inappropriate material without understanding that "what goes online stays online". As a result, future jobs and college acceptance maybe put in danger by inexperienced clicks of the mouse.

Slowing down can contribute significantly to personal growth. Taking the time (rest) allows us to develop a deeper sense of (self-aware). we slow down, we will create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify (识别) important areas of our lives and gives us the opportunity to make choices (wise). To practise this, we need to establish clear boundaries in our personal and professional life.

Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built (shelter) for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Volunteers (bring) food and water into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again.

Michael Jordan, who (know) as "Air Jordan", changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. He says that the secret to his success is learning his failure. "I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." (lose) games taught him to practice harder and never give up.

What is a digital detox?

A digital detox refers to a period when a person stops using tech devices such as smartphones, computers, and social media. It is often seen as a way to focus on real-life social interactions without disturbing. There are a variety of forms of detoxing.Also, you can try a specific detox — limiting the use of one app or digital tool that is taking up too much of your time.

Why do you need a digital detox?

Many experts believe that tech and device overuse can lead to physical and mental problems. One study published on Global Pediatric Health suggested that children who used digital devices at bedtime had significantly worse and less sleep.Besides, heavy device use may be related to mental health concerns. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently published a study linking the use of social media to increased stress level and symptoms (症状) of depression and loneliness.

For many people, completely giving up all forms of digital communication might not be possible, particularly those who depend on them for work or school. So, the first key is to be realistic. If you need your devices during the day for your job, try doing a mini-detox at night.Another way is to remove things that disturb you. Try to turn off push notifications (通知) on your phone or leave your phone at home when you are having dinner with friends. Of course, you can also tell your friends and family that you are on a digital detox and ask for their help, or keep a journal to track your progress to ensure a more successful detox.

A. How do you do a digital detox?

B. In this case, you might as well try a digital detox.

C. What are the keys to giving up all digital communication?

D. It also found a connection between nighttime tech use and eyesight problem.

E. Doing a mini-detox is one way to set limits and reduce your fear of missing out.

F. During that time, you can turn off your devices and spend an evening free of electronics.

G. One of them is a digital fast, which means giving up all digital devices for a period of time.