Food is a very important and necessary part of our lives.

    We eat food because we need it to live. It gives us the nutrients that we need for our bodies to grow.  (1)  If we are happy, we eat; if we are sad, we eat; boredom, depression, and loneliness are other reasons that we eat.  (2)  Whefi we have friends or family over, we usually have Some form of food to offer them, whether it is a light snack or a full meal.

      (3)  Many of us like certain foods because we have been raised eating those foods. In many cases, whatever our parents eat or like to eat is what we eventually enjoy eating. The region where we live as well as economics determines much of our food selection. If we lived in China we would eat a lot office because it is what is grown there.  (4)  .

    Food is also a part of our many celebrations. However, the way that food is used in celebrations varies from home to home, and country to country.  (5)   To understand why different foods are used in different celebrations, we need to understand a little about culture and how it could affect the foods we use.

Everyone complains．Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world，you still complain sometimes．Sometimes you complain：without even realizing it，but rarely is it ever helpful．   (1)  ．Here are some tips to stop complaint and give up the negative thoughts：
    (2)  
 When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone，stop and force yourself to say something positive instead．Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation．
  Make a list of things we are grateful for．
  We often complain about the things we don't have without noticing those things we already have．Be grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves.   (3)  ．
  Learn to adapt to the changes．
  There are many things we can't change．   (4)  ．Always find the positive side of each situation，regardless of however difficult the situation is，with parents' and friends' support，we can survive any life changes．
  Allow yourself to express your feelings every once in a while．
  Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up if you are really going through a hard time，don't be afraid to share your feelings with close friends or family members or see a therapist．
 Find what makes you happy．
    (5)  ．Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career．Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy．Stop complaining，focus on the positive，and be kind always!

Teamwork is the ability to work together with other members toward a common goal.

  (1)   Many factors influence the working of a team. If a team can’t get the desired results, try the following ways that would help improve teamwork.

Planning goals ahead:   (2)    When a goal is planned, all team members should be clear about their goals they have to achieve and then they should find a way that would lead them to achieve their goals.

Electing team leader: A team is led by the team leader.   (3)    It is the leader’s duty to work out the conflicts (冲突) caused by different characters and attitudes.

Maintaining good relationship between team members: Teamwork needs cooperation (合作).   (4)    So it would also be great if the team members can communicate outside the workplace to know each other more. This will help increase a sense of togetherness at work, thus improving teamwork.

Avoiding competition: Competition is important for a person’s growth.   (5)    One should understand that each person has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Rather than compete with each other in the team, one should learn from others and improve one’s performance.

 I had an experience once which taught me something about the ways people made a bad situation worse by blaming themselves. One January, I officiated(主持) at two funerals for two elderly women.   (1)  . At the first home, the son of the deceased(已故) woman said, “If only I had sent my mother to Florida and gotten her out of this cold and snow, she would be alive today. It’s my fault that she died.” At the second home, the son said, “If only I had not insisted her going to Florida, she would be alive today.   (2)  . It is my fault.”

     When things don’t turn out as we would like them to, we tend to assume that had we done things differently, the story would have had a happier ending. Any time there is a death, the survivors will feel guilty. Because the course of action they took turned out bad, they believe that the opposite course, for example, keeping mother at home, would have turned out better.   (3)   

     There seem to be elements involved in our readiness to feel guilty. The first lies in our belief that the world makes sense---there is a reason for everything that happens.

     The second is the thought that we are the cause of what happens, especially the bad things that happen.  (4)  . A baby comes to think that the world exists to meet his needs, and that he makes everything happen in it. He wakes up in the morning and calls the rest of the world to its tasks.  (5)  . When he is hungry, people feed him, and when he is wet, people change him. Very often, we do not completely abandon that childish thought that our wishes cause things to happen.

How to overcome shyness

Does the thought of talking in front of people make you shy? If so, you are far form alone. Many people in the world suffer from mild to extreme shyness and are struggling to overcome it. Remember that breaking out from that shell doesn’t magically happen overnight.   (1)  You' re on the right track by just reading this article 一 now let's keep going.

Figure out your reasons . Do you become shy in front of new audiences? Or when surrounded by people you know and admire? Try to find out the thoughts that go through your head right before the shyness hits. Chances are that not all situations make you shy. You’re okay being around your family,right? Are they different from the strangers around you? Of course not 一  (2)  

  (3)  For 99% of us,we become shy when we think if we speak up or stand out,we’ ll embarrass ourselves. That’s why it’s important to focus on others. When we stop focusing on ourselves, we stop worrying about our performance.

Practice speaking clearly to yourself. You have gotten used to hearing your own voice!Record yourself pretending to have conversations. Sounds ridiculous,sure,but you’ 11 notice patterns,when and why you drop off,etc. At the beginning you’ll feel like an actor,but it will become an old habit.   (4)  

Don’t compare yourself to others. The more you compare yourself to others,the more you will feel that you are not able to measure up.   (5)  Even if you do, do it realistically. Everyone else has his own confidence problems,too!

Do you usually feel like youˈre working hard but still canˈt reach your study goals? Here are some quick tips to help you study better.

Study with a partner or in groups.

Rather than living in a cave with your nose in the books all day, grab a friend from your class and study with him.   (1)  

Step into your teacherˈs shoes.

Ask yourself “If I were the teacher, what would I put on the test？” You have probably experienced a few of your teacherˈs tests and quizzes by now.  (2)  Teachers have specific types of information that they want you to learn. The structure is usually the same.

Paint pictures.

  (3)   Itˈs harder to remember each piece of a puzzle individually than it is to recall the completed picture. Find ways to connect what you are learning to real life or to other concepts.

Feed your brain.

A hungry brain is an ineffective one. Those Snickers commercials were not kidding. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to keep it going. Because of this, what you eat and drink also plays a huge role in how sharp your brain is.  (4)   Junk foods increase tiredness and donˈt make you have a good taste for others.

Take breaks.

Your brain is like a muscle.  (5)   It can also tire if you overwork it. If you divide studying into 15­30­minute blocks with quick breaks in between, your brain will feel refreshed, grateful and ready for the next challenge you throw at it.

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   When it comes to rumors and gossip, everyone can be fair game. ____  (1)  ____ And then suddenly, it can possibly be your turn to be the target. So, how can you deal with it in a way that won't make the situation worse?

Try to understand where it's coming from, and why

   If you can, figure out who started the rumor. Is the rumor meant to hurt you, or is it just a case of misinformation? Is someone trying to get back at you for something? __  (2)  ____ Therefore, you can have a better understanding of how to deal with it.

   ___  (3)  ___

   Identify someone who didn't start the rumor and get him or her on your side. Ask this person to stick up for you, and tell others in the group that the rumor is not true, end most importantly, very hurtful. Lower the chances that it will happen again

   First, be careful with your secrets. Second, use the buddy system. It helps to have a best friend who you can trust to be on your side and watch your back when you need. ___  (4)  ____ Lastly, do onto others as you would have them do onto you. ___  (5)  ____ When you keep your gossip to yourself, it is not easy for you to be a prime target for somebody seeking to get even.

How to deal with difficult people at work 

Don’t be reactive.

You are likely to make more mistakes when you respond immediately to their mean actions or words.  (1)  If it’s in a meeting and you have to say something, wait extra 5 seconds before you speak it out.

Give them something.

 It’s all about damage control here. Difficult people will continue to exist in any working place.

  (2)   And sometimes you have to give them what they want. Occasionally, they ask for reasonable things. Always examine your reply to them before saying the easy “No”. Yes, even with such people, you have to be objective. If they ask for something that doesn’t make sense, but doesn’t require much effort from your end, give it to them!   (3)  .

  (4)  

If he/she is your direct leader, things can become really bad. You will reach to the point where you fear to come to work. Unfortunately, getting out of such situations may require long-term planning. Build relationships with other people in the organization; explore other opportunities with great teams. Don’t give up and always reach out to people.

Work hard.

Nothing deserves to be shown off more than your hard work.  (5)  The positive effect of your hard work silences those difficult people around you.

  Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. ____  (1)  ____ Experts think that there are more flavors of coffee than there are of wine. Coffee contains caffeine, something that raises our awareness, keeps us from falling asleep or simply gives us a kick in the morning or after lunch.

   ____  (2)  ____ For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee, because it may lead to heart problems, high blood pressure, and headaches.

   Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is made that hold the key to our health. ____  (3)  ____ Among other things, this is linked to the consumption of a strong coffee. Experts also point out that different roasts and types of coffee beans have different effects on our health. Milk and sugar change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.

   A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and health problems. Drinking several cups of strong coffee a day is not connected with early death or other heart diseases. Coffee has many advantages, as the new study suggests. While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow moving, coffee gives them energy. ____  (4)  ____

   Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee, it seems to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes (糖尿病). ____  (5)  ____ But reports show that people who drink coffee may develop Parkinson's disease later in life, or maybe not at all.

Improve your memory

  Some people often complain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips.

    (1)   When you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may become true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory.

    (2)   If you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it can be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits, it will also be much easier to remember the number.

  Be sure to see a doctor if you really are losing your memory. A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits.  (3)  

  Playing games also helps improve your memory. Any type of game that involves remembering things is wonderful.  (4)  Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games.    (5)    Not only will your memory probably improve, you will also have a great deal of fun.