Unit6  hobbies

Hobbies of my family members

There are a great many hobbies to choose from

Some people enjoy reading and writing

while others choose to spend their time

on swimming and cycling

I have many hobbies

but reading and jogging are my favorites

When I have free time

I often read some famous books

Through reading I can open my mind

as well as my heart

Through reading I become more and more

knowledgeable

I often jog

on the school playgrounds

in the early morning

Jogging not only helps me build my body

but also cultivates my perseverance

My father is a man with wide interests

His favorite pastime is playing weiqi chess

He often plays chess

with his friends in the park

sometimes on the side of the road

Recently  my father taught me how to play Go

Go is a puzzle game that originated in China

It is both a kind of competition

and a leisure game in daily life

My mother is a food lover

and crazy about cooking

Without much effort

she can make very delicious meals

of different styles

On the weekends or holidays

my parents and I will go to the supermarket

to buy some ingredients and seasonings

to cook what we like

My father and I will help wash vegetables

sometimes my mother teaches me

some cooking skills

I like to enjoy fine food with my parents

in our spare time

Every year my family will go travelling

once or twice and we are very fond of

family travelling

For one thing it is exciting

to visit different places

and get to know the customs

of the local people

And for another travelling is

one of the best ways to learn

Unit7 Feeling

Sharing your feeling

Learning about your feelings is a way

to develop your emotional intelligence

as well as an opportunity to learn more

about you

It is sometimes tough to share

your feelings with others If you do not

tell anyone that you're feeling sad

frustrated worried or upset then it's just

you and these bad feelings

If you keep feelings locked up inside

it can make you feel sick

Before sharing with anyone

figure out what feelings you have

by making a list of your feelings

in your head

Write it out on a piece of paper

or drawing pictures

This can help you find what is really

bothering you

Your parents and close friends want to know

if you have problems because they love you

They can't know the real you unless you

let them into your world by opening up

If you don't want to talk with them

find a trusted counselor who can help you

talk about your problems or concerns

Talking about your feelings can be

the first step towards getting it

Once you know who you can talk with

pick a time and a place to talk

If you feel shy about sharing your feelings

you don't have to share every feeling

Similarly you don't have

to solve every problem

After you talk with your friend or a counselor

you will almost always feel better

You are not all alone

with your problems and worries

It doesn't mean your problems and worries

will magically disappear

but at least someone else

knows what's bothering you

and you can help find solutions

If sharing with others

makes you feel uncomfortable

it is normal

The more you practice sharing your feelings

the more natural it will feel

You can also choose to listen to your

friends' feelings

This may be challenging

as you need to give your undivided attention

It does not work well if you read text

messages while listening to your friend

Turn off the technology and maintain eye contact

with your friend and listen to understand his

or her feelings

The rewards of opening up are profound

Sharing your innermost feelings and being accepted

is a basic human need

and can be incredibly healing

Unit8 Staying healthy

Keep healthy

Health is the most important thing in the world

Health makes it possible for us

to live love and laugh

It includes two aspects:first physical health

and secondly mental health

To keep physically healthy, first of all

we should have a balanced diet

Eat more vegetables and fruits

which are full of vitamins

We should also eat meat

which provides us protein

Try to avoid junk food

Also regular physical exercise

does good to our health

Sports like jogging and swimming

help keep us healthy and happy

Bear in mind that a certain amount of exercise

is not a waste of time

What's more we have to get rid of the bad habits

that damage our health

such as smoking drinking and staying up late

Develop some healthy habits

such as going to bed early

and rising early

Enough time for sleep will help one

become rested and refreshed

There are many ways to help achieve mental health

First we should have a positive attitude towards life

When we come across difficulties and setbacks

we should not be frustrated

Stay optimistic and brave

Secondly we should get along with our

classmates teachers and parents

They help us a lot

They are our treasures

Without them nothing seems enjoyable

Thirdly know how to lower your level of stress

Stress can encourage us to make progress

but also may influence our life negatively

Relax yourself and always look on

the bright side of life

Physical health is equally important

as well as mental health

Follow these suggestions

and you will become a healthy person