When studying foreign speech, donˈt forget about body language. In order to help you know more about these important parts of communication, here are four non­verbal characteristics that change from culture to culture.

Gestures. When trying to communicate through a language barrier, itˈs natural to use gestures as a way of explaining your point. We think itˈs helpful, since our words will be strengthened.  (1)  For example, the thumbs­up sign is equal to the middle finger in Greece. Tapping your finger to your temple (鬓角) is a gesture to show memory in North America, but suggests insanity (精神错乱) in Russia.   (2)   The yes­no gestures are opposite in countries like Bulgaria and Albania.

Silence. Though it can feel like an emptiness in communication, silence can be very meaningful in different cultures. Western cultures, especially North America and the UK, tend to consider silence as disagreement. In some interactions at work, school, or with friends, silence is often regarded as a sign of disinterests. In other cultures, however, silence is not viewed as a negative meanings.   (3)  Touch. Britain is classed as a“non­contact”country, in which thereˈs very little physical contact in peopleˈs daily interactions.   (4)  _By comparison, in the high­contact cultures of the Middle East, physical touch is a big part of social life.

Eye Contact.   (5)  We think that a conversation partner who looks away is either indifferent or lying. Of course, this is not a standard around the world.

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：
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 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!

   How to Keep a Healthy Rabbit

Rabbits are one of the perfect pets. Here are tips to help you keep a rabbit

Prepare a Right Diet for Your Rabbit

Your rabbit needs hay (干草) , vegetables and water. Hay is a large part of your rabbit’s diet. So you should prepare it at all times.___1___ Rabbits can eat vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and broccoli. Water should be clean. You need to change it each day.

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Rabbits can live in cages or be kept in your home. Choose a safe area as their “home”. A home is a place only for your rabbit. It can relax when it wants some time alone. Don’t take it out of its home --- let it come out on its own. Put a cover for its home.    ___3___  

Give Your Rabbit Right Health Care

      Examine your rabbit about every six months.    ___4___   Not every vet is experienced with rabbits. So do some research before you take your rabbit in.

Expect a Long-Lived Pet

      Rabbits may live ten or twelve years.    ___5___   Instead, adopt (领养) one. Your pet rabbit is more than a pet --- it is a member of the family. Knowing how to care for it is the best gift you can give your new pet rabbit.

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Living a more simple life can improve how we think, feel and move around in the world. Here are ways to simplify your life while creating space for happiness.

Give up your negative thoughts. As humans, we spend a lot of our time being caught up in negative thoughts that brings nothing good into our lives.  (1)  They can grow rapidly and cause unhappiness and do nothing to improve our quality of life.

Reduce the amount of screen time.  (2)  While watching TV and endless YouTube videos or playing computer games can be a nice way to relax, too much can have a negative influence on your lives.

Cut down on social media.  (3)  They say they feel less confident after comparing their lives against those of their online friends. So simplify your life by cutting down on social media-not only for your own health of mind but to stop the endless checking every several minutes.

  (4)   .In the effort to make yourselves better people and improve yourselves, you often set goals but having too many goals can prevent you from achieving them.

Eat Fewer Unhealthy Foods.  (5)  Cutting down on bad foods will not only help you feel much better and give you more energy.

Several Tips for Learning English

Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years.   (1)  And I still can’t make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn English well? Please help me.

Answer: Many people have asked me this question.  (2)   Here I will give you several tips for learning English.

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First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English?” If you can’t answer “yes” to this question, it is better for you to set English aside until you’re ready and willing to learn.

● Set goals (目标).

To learn English well, you must set some goals.   (4)   It will also help you to see your progress. Ask yourself, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve?” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.

● Practice, practice, and practice.

After you have set your goals, you have a better idea of what you need to practice. Just like the athlete whose goal is the Olympics must train daily, you as a language learner must practice language every day to make progress toward your goal.  (5)  

There might not be anything more important than taking care of your health. And doing so can be simple. It takes consistent habits to keep your body healthy throughout your life. Here are some of the habits of those living a healthy life.

  (1)  It'll help you save time and money in the long run. Spare some time, then sit down and consider your goals and needs. Do you want to lose weight? Cut back on sugar or fat? Add protein（蛋白质）or vitamins? Meal preparation keeps you in control.   (2)  A bonus: It'll be much easier to skip those sweet foods in the break room at work.

Drink plenty of water

It can do so many good things for you. Staying hydrated（含水的）is at the top of the list, but it may also help you lose weight. Another reason to go for H₂0?  (3)  If you aren't a fan of plain water, add flavor with slices of orange, lemon, lime, watermelon, or cucumber.

Go offline

Checking your email and social media a lot? Sure, your friends' and family's latest updates are just a click away, but do you really need to see pictures of your cousin's latest meal? Let's wait until morning. Set a time to log off and put the phone down.   (4)  Take a walk, read a book, or help your cousin chop vegetables for her next great dinner.

Head outdoors

A few minutes in the sunshine raise vitamin D levels, and that's good for your bones, your heart, and your mood.  

  (5)  Choose nature over city streets, if you can. One study found that people who strolled in urban green spaces were calmer than people who walked in built-up areas.

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.

    Most teens look forward to learning how to drive.  (1)  . Fortunately, there are things that you can do to help your teen become more comfortable behind the wheel. Below are some tips for helping your teen become a more confident driver.

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     Before your teens gets behind the wheel of a car, he or she should be familiar with the rules of the road. You should have your teen review the driver’s handbook and the vehicle’s instruction. If your teen understands the basic rules and how the car works, then he or she will feel a little better about getting on the road.

●Model good driving

     Actions speak louder than words. Many people will tell you that they learned how to drive by watching one of their close family members drive.  (3)  .

●Practice

     Practice makes effect. The more your teen practices, the more confident he or she will become. Your teen should start off by driving in a place that is free of barriers.  (4)  . After your teen has gotten comfortable about this, he or she can start practicing on the road.

●Drive in a variety of conditions

     In order for your teen to become a good driver, he or she has to practice driving in a variety of conditions.  (5)  .

●Get car insurance

     Many teens are worried about how much money their parents would have to pay if an accident occurred. You should explain to your teen that car insurance can help one save a lot of money.

    Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact. the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. ____(1) ___ Here is how to make one.

    ● ____(2) ___ In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.

    ● Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. ff you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. ____(3) ___ That's a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.

    ● Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends, If you're tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. ____(4) ___

    ● Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you've tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. ____(5) ___ If not, take another look at other methods you could try.

Camping without a campfire is not camping at all. Late-night conversations and games around the campfire are essential for a pleasant camping experience. However, you ought to be aware of the fact that camping with a campfire is not all about fun.   (1)   If you are planning to set up a campfire, or if you are planning to cook during camping, you should remember some fire safety tips.

Choose a campsite which has a campfire pit(深坑).  (2)   If there is no fire pit, set up your own. However, you should be careful not to place the fire pit near your camping tent. When you set up a campfire, make sure that you put the campfire materials in the right order. This can help you make sure that there will be no flying debris(碎片) once you light your fire. Put the light materials first such as paper or dry leaves.  (3)  Finally, make sure that you place stones around the campfire pit. Never burn plastics or other poisonous materials, which will disturb your neighboring

campground guests. It will also significantly pollute the air and promote the risk of fire spreads.  (4)   Use it only when all the other fire-making options fail.

  (5)   Before you leave your campsite or before you go to bed, make sure that your campfire is completely out. Leaving fire unattended runs high risks of forest fires and the like.