There are ways to connect with nature even when you’re not able to hike for hours or camp for days. Her e are a few simple ideas. 1) Take photographs. When you’re taking pictures, 26 causes you to look at nature with a different perspective. Looking for outdoor photographic opportunities can have you pay more attention to details, lighting, and perspectives that you might not 27 see. 2) Grow a garden. 28 it’s a plot in your backyard or a couple of pots on your deck, growing your own stuff is good for the soul. Watching the plants you’ve carefully cultivated turn into herbs, vegetables, or flowers is 29 and links you to the natural world in a special way. 3) Go barefoot. Walking barefoot outdoors puts you into direct contact with elements of nature. 30 microsystem theory, any pain or illness in your body would translate to pain in the corresponding spot on the map of your foot. Going barefoot stimulates the bottoms of your feet, which stimulates your whole body.

     When Emily Cooper headed off to first grade in Moody, Ala., last week, she was prepared with all the stuff on her elementary school’s must-bring list: two double rolls of paper towels, three packages of Clorox wipes, three boxes of baby wipes, two boxes of garbage bags, liquid soap, Kleenex and Ziplocs. 

    “The first time I saw it, my mouth hit the floor’’ Emily’s mother, Kristin Cooper, said of the list, which also included perennials like glue sticks, scissors and crayons. Schools across the country are beginning the new school year with shrinking budgets and outsize demands for basic supplies. And while many parents are wincing at picking up the bill, retailers are rushing to cash in by expanding the back-to-school category like never before.

    Now some back-to-school aisles are almost becoming j anitorial-supply destinations as multipacks of paper towels, cleaning spray and hand sanitizer are crammed alongside pens, notepads and backpacks. State and local school financing, which make up almost all of public schools’ money, is falling because of budget-balancing efforts and lower property- and sales-tax revenue. 

   For the retailers, back-to-school season is second only to the holidays, and parents’ longer school-supply lists are a bonus — especially at a time when shoppers are reluctant to spend. While the impact is not enormous, retailers are looking for anything to lift sales.

Situation: Joan Brown wrote this email to her supervisor, Mr. Green. From: jbamco@amaco.bus.tw 

To: rgamaco@amaco.bus.tw 

Subject: Problem with new employee Dear Mr. Green, 

As you know, I am the sales manager for Amaco's cellphone department. I am writing this email in hopes that you could provide some assistance concerning a new salesperson, Mr. John Michaels. 

Mr. Michaels was hired this month by the Human Resources Department. He has demonstrated that he takes his position seriously. He arrives early at the office, and has contacted all customers assigned to him, as well as a number of other potential customers.

 He is also very familiar with our products. He can explain clearly all the functions of the cellphones we currently offer. He undoubtedly understands products that the Research and Development Department employees are still working on, and has even contributed beneficial ideas to them.

 Unfortunately, our customers are frustrated with his inability to understand their needs, and I am concerned about losing customers. Even though he has contacted potential new customers, he has not successfully made any new sales. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I would appreciate any suggestions that you might have. Best regards, Joan Brown Sales Manager

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      The passwords that you use to open your e-mail account may provide a key to your personality. Helen Petrie, a professor at City University of London, analyzed the responses of 1,200 people who participated in a survey funded by CentralNic, an Internet domain-name company. She identifies three main password genres. “Family-oriented” respondents numbered nearly half of those surveyed. These people use their own name or nickname, the name of a child, spouse, or pet, or a birth date as their password. They tend to be occasional computer users and have strong family ties. One third of respondents are “fans,” using the names of athletes, singers, movie stars, fictional characters, or sports teams. They are young and want to associate themselves with the lifestyle represented by a celebrity. The third main group is “cryptics” because they pick unintelligible passwords or a random string of letters, numerals, and symbols. They are the most security-conscious group and tend to make the safest, but least interesting, choices. 

     Passwords are revealing for two reasons. First, they are invented on the spot. Since you are focused on getting into a system, for example, your email account, you are likely to write down something that comes to mind quickly. Second, to remember your password, you might pick something that will stick in your mind. In this sense, you may unconsciously choose something of particular emotional significance.

    The English language has many expressions about the weather。One famous phrase is，“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." In many western countries early March is a time of cold and windy weather. People compare this wild weather to a wild lion. In contrast，the weather in later March tends to be far milder. People compare this gentle weather with a lamb.

    Another famous phrase says that，“April showers bring May flowers."While the weather in April is often rainy, the phrase reminds people that the rain will bring benefits in the end. Without the rain，the beautiful wild flowers that grow in May would not grow。

    Have you ever heard the phrase, “Red sky at night，shepherd's delight, red sky in the morning, shepherds take warning”？ The phrase is actually a surprisingly accurate way of forecasting the weather. When the sky is red at night，it often means good weather Is on the way。As a result，shepherds — farmers who take care of sheep - will be happy. In contrast，a red sky in the morning often means bad weather is on the way. Shepherds and others who work outside should take a red sky in the morning as a serious warning.

 (一)To learn about others you must be involved with them. You must have a relationship     31     them of mutual trust. For how can I learn about you unless you trust me enough to disclose your “inner self’ to me? And how can you trust me unless I am willing     32     myself to you? You can help me understand myself, if I trust what you say about me. 

      Self-understanding cannot easily be achieved in isolation; other people help us to define who we are. Our impression of ourselves depends upon     33     other people consistently react to us. My self-understanding and my knowledge of you depend upon our relationship.     34     a trustful relationship, you may hide yourself from me. Knowing     35     and understanding yourself lead to self-acceptance. You discover that the qualities in yourself that you have rejected are not unique to yourself.

     One of the most difficult tasks for ESL teachers is to teach students to converse meaningfully in English. ESL students have been speaking foreign languages for many years, and it may be 36 for them to make the necessary adjustments to speak English comprehensibly and fluently. ESL teachers can help their students communicate effectively in English by encouraging them to take part in English conversations as 37 as possible.

    Since ESL students are not able to speak English proficiently, many of them tend to 38 from taking part in English conversations. 39 , once they are able to overcome their apprehension, they may find that they can actually communicate considerably well in English. By encouraging them to converse more often in English, teachers are actually helping them gain the 40 they need to improve their spoken English. During the course of a conversation, students will learn to pronounce words correctly, gain a better understanding of basic sentence structure, and improve their ability to express their thoughts. With enough conversation practice, they will soon be able to engage in conversations with native speakers.