Thursday, November 14, 2013

Good Habits to Have (2)

7. Avoid cigarettes, drugs and alcohol 
They affect your health, and even worse, they can make your life shorter.

8. Practice good manners 
Please and thank you are magical words. They make people happy to help you.

9. Arrive on time
This shows people that you are responsible and that you respect their time.

10. Volunteer 
Volunteer your time and/or your money. placing importance on others and their needs.

11. Manage your money 
Good money habits will reduce stress and bring financial freedom.

12. Be honest 
People will discover that you always tell the truth.

13. Practice the golden rule 
Treat others the way you hope they will treat you.

14. Become a regular reader 
Reading increases your vocabulary and stretches your mind.

15. Learn to relax
Your mind and body both need times of relaxation. A hot bath or good music can take away stress and help you relax.

16. Get a good night's sleep 
Sleep is important because it helps to restore the brain, making your thoughts clearer. Develop some of these good habits and you'll lead a happier and more successful life.

Info Cloud 
當別人對你說thank you時,下列的回應都表示不客氣,但仍應視場合及對象使用:
- You're welcome.(最規矩、安全的回答)
- My pleasure.
- Don't mention it.
- Anytime.
- No sweat.
- No problem. (美國人常用,表示沒什麼,只是舉手之勞。在正式及專業場合則不宜)

Language Lab
alcohol n.酒精 alcoholic adj.含酒精的
- This drink contains alcohol.
這個飲料含有酒精
- Bill is fighting against his addiction to alcohol.
Bill正在努力戒酒中 * These alcoholic beverages shouldn't appear at school parties.
這些含酒精的飲料,不應該出現在學校派對中

volunteer v.志願、志願服務 n.志工、志願者
- Alison volunteered to take care of her grandma.
Alison自告奮勇要照顧奶奶
- Gina volunteered to teach at an after-school program.
Gina志願當課後輔導的老師
- Many volunteers participated in the food drive.
許多志工參與這次募集食物的活動

relax v.放鬆 relaxation n.
- David took some time off to relax after finishing a big project.
David在完成一個大案後,放個假放鬆一下
- Tim plays golf for relaxation.
Tim打高爾夫球作為消遣
- Try to find time between tasks for a little relaxation.
在任務的空檔中找時間休息

restore v.恢復
- It will take time for her to restore her health after this major surgery.
經過這次重大的手術,她需要一些時間恢復
- Two years after the earthquake the building was completely restored.
地震兩年後,這棟建築被完全修復了

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