Join a local support group if you are having trouble understanding how to ()discipline.
A.perform
B.exercise
C.practice
A.perform
B.exercise
C.practice
第1题
Small businesses join together!
Small businesses are being invited to join Smallbook Business Alliance (SBA). The Alliance, (29) ... currently has more than 70 members, was launched four years ago in order (30) ... support local businesses.
SBA President, Helen Smith, said: 'SBA can make (31) ... real difference to small firms. By (32) ... real business experiences, companies find they are in a better position to deal (33) ... the challenges facing them.'
Informal meetings (34) ... held for business owners twice a month. In addition to (35) .... there are a (36) ... formal events organised each year by the SBA, with a guest speaker present at (37) ... event.
The next meeting takes place on 21st April. The topic is the business fair (38) ... to take plaoe in the city in July. Helen Smith said: 'We (39) ... it to be a very popular event indeed. We've sold over 120 tickets (40) .... and it's only 2nd April today.
(29)
A.which
B.who
C.whose
第2题
Cultivating social support can take some effort. Here's how to develop and maintain strong and healthy social ties.
Understanding the importance of social support
Social support isn't the same as a support group. Social support is a network of family, friends, colleagues and other acquaintances you can turn to, whether in times of crisis or simply for fun and entertainment. Support groups, on the other hand, are generally more structured meetings or self-help groups, often run by mental health professionals.
Simply talking with a friend over a cup of coffee, visiting with a relative, or attending a church outing is good for your overall health. If you have a mental illness, these connections can help you weather troubled times. Your friends and social contacts may encourage you to change unhealthy lifestyle. habits, such as excessive drinking. Or they may urge you to visit your doctor when you feel depressed, which can prevent problems from escalating.
Social support can also increase your sense of belonging, purpose and self-worth, promoting positive mental health. It can help you get through a divorce, a job loss, the death of a loved one or the addition of a child to your family.
And you don't necessarily have to actually lean on family and friends for support to reap the benefits of those connections. Just knowing that they're there for you can help you avoid unhealthy reactions to stressful situations.
Developing a social support system
Some people benefit from large and diverse social support systems, while others prefer a smaller circle of friends and acquaintances. In either case, it helps to have plenty of friends to turn to. That way, someone is always available when you need them, without putting undue demands on any one person. You don't want to wear out your friends.
If you want to expand your social support network, here are some things you can do:
Get out with your pet. Seek out a dog park or make conversation with those who stop to talk.
Work out. Join a class through a local gym, senior center or community fitness facility. Or start a lunchtime walking group at work.
Do lunch. Invite an acquaintance to join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Volunteer. Hospitals, places of worship, museums, community centers and other organizations often need volunteers. You can form. strong connections when you work with people who share a mutual interest.
Join a cause. Get together with a group of people working toward a goal you believe in, such as an election or the cleanup of a natural area.
Join a hobby group. Find a nearby group with similar interests in such things as auto racing, music, gardening, books or crafts.
Go back to school. Take a college or community education course to meet people with similar interests.
Having a variety of interests can create new opportunities to meet people. And it may also help make you more interesting to others.
Maintaining a mutually healthy social support system
Developing and maintaining healthy social ties involves give and take. Sometimes you're the one giving support and other times you're on the receiving end. Recognize who is able to provide you with the most support. Letting family and friends know you love and appreciate them will help ensure that their support remains strong when times are rough.
Your social support system will help you if you take time to nurture friendships and family relationships. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Go easy. Don't overwhelm friends and family with phone cal
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第3题
听力原文: We hear it a lot in the news these days:
"Recycle newspapers and save a tree. Collect bottles and calls so they can be reused in the manufacturing of new products."
Protecting our delicate environment seems to be on the agenda of politicians, government leaders, and citizens in many parts of the world to show support for mother nature. The concept of green consumerism has gained impetus more and more over the last decade, and the public feels moved to join in and help. However, three essential keys needed to power this movement include a more informed public, the development of improved technology, and a greater demand for recycled materials.
Let's use paper as an example. The first step is to raise public awareness about the recycling process, to explain the kinds of materials that can be recycled, and provide ways on how to properly dispose of them. Local governments should educate the public on how to properly sort reusable materials from those, like waxed paper, carbon paper, plastic material such as fast food wrappers, that can't be recycled very easily. Then, a system of collecting these sorted materials needs to be established. Give the public information they can grasp, and then you will increase your chances of gaining followers.
Second, technological progress has been made on many fronts, but governmental agencies need to step up their support for companies involved in recycling by providing tax incentives, lowcost loans, or even grants to upgrade equipment and to encourage further research.
The final key is to increase demand for the growing surplus of resources waiting to be recycled. This problem has appeared in various regions of the world where the technology to process the used materials lags far behind the amount being collected for recycling.
Recycling is a crucial link protecting our planet. The three keys mentioned are important ways to achieve this end.
(30)
A.Important Keys to Recycling Paper.
B.Technological Advances Improve Recycling.
C.Steps to Improve Recycling.
D.A Greater Demand for Improving Recycling.
第4题
People in New South Wales can join in the program by______.
A.filling in some online forms about local crash history
B.identifying some black spots of the local committees
C.recognizing accident-prone roads and reporting them
D.donating money to the funding program on the Internet
第5题
A.live in homeless shelter
B.spend time with elders
C.volunteer at a local soup kitchen
D.visit playgrounds where a variety of children are present
第6题
A.To study a subject or to join in a cultural activity.
B.To become a member of the government appointed by the parliament.
C.To demand more financial support from the government.
D.To upgrade their knowledge at school.
第7题
A.efficiency
B.location
C.Setup CDs
D.attitude
第8题
A.To gain support from the local community.
B.To protect it from irresponsible development.
C.To make it a better home for wildlife.
D.To get funds in developing this area.
第9题
We can assume from the passage that Mike DeWine______.
A.is happy to support Bush with all his might
B.is too busy to join the campaign in his home state
C.is an important candidate for the coming election
D.is too shy to stand in front of the journalists
第10题
What makes McDonald's successful?
[A] The support of local teens.
[B] The high efficiency of food service.
[C] Getting far away from the other competitors.
[D] The low price of food.
第11题
What makes McDonald's successful?
A.The support of local teens.
B.The high efficiency of food service.
C.Getting far away from the other competitors.
D.The low price of food.