Susan Boyle has grasped worldwide attention since her triumph at the TV show, Britain’s Got Talent, through which her angelic voice __25__ millions of people. One reason why she has sparked conversations everywhere is the contrast __26__ her image and voice. When this chubby, unattractive, middle-aged lady first showed up on the stage, no judges expected that she could sing so well. The audience equally was ready to feel sorry __27__ her. However, when Susan started to sing, the audience was __28__ , and the judges were nearly speechless with amazement. People celebrate Susan’s achievement not only because she has talent, but also because she has the courage __29__ her dreams in the face of __30__ might often appear to be insurmountable obstacles.

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        Since the early twentieth century, the grocery shop has played an important role in Chinese settlers’ immigration into the Caribbean region. Family-based grocery shops served as an ideal place for the Chinese settlers to sustain their connectedness and self-sufficiency. Families usually lived behind the shops； wives and children worked as helpers； and family members shared food to decrease living costs. Most shops contained bars and restaurants, providing a space for gossip and social exchanges, enabling the immigrants to mingle with the local people.

        The Chinese could shelter their clannish, distinct traits within the domain of grocery shops as they received protection and enrichment from the home and shop. Indeed, most of these earliest migrants came from the same provinces in southern China, identified as “Hakka” or “the Guest People,” who were known to be industrious and thrifty and whose renowned adaptability was regarded as ideal for contract labor in a similar climate such as the Caribbean.

        Insomnia is the inability to get high-quality sleep, which may cause fatigue during the day or even concentration problems. By trying one of the many strategies below, you’ll be taking the first step toward getting some much-needed rest. 

       Learning to be physically and mentally relaxed before going to bed will help you fall asleep more quickly. Some people find that taking a bath slows them down from the activity of the day. Other people benefit most from muscle relaxation techniques. Meditating with a focus on breathing, handling stress in a positive way, and exercising regularly may also induce a good night sleep. 

       Some foods can also help you sleep well. Foods such as chicken, milk, cheese, and beans contain tryptophan, a chemical that is converted in the brain to serotonin, which promotes relaxation and sleepiness. If you include foods high in tryptophan in your daily diet and incorporate some of the sleep-inducing activities into your life, the chances are good that you will achieve a pattern of restful, soothing sleep.