Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves.It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act.People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily.They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes.Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted.What's more,they can't help but compare themselves with others.They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV,in movies,or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies.Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem.Many other factors can affect a person's body image too.Family life,for example,can sometimes influence self-esteem.Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them.This can reduce kids'ability to develop good self-esteem.Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look.These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own.It's no one's business but your own what your body is like.Actually,to be happy with yourself,all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.People with high self-esteem often

Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves.It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act.People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily.They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes.Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted.What's more,they can't help but compare themselves with others.They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV,in movies,or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies.Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem.Many other factors can affect a person's body image too.Family life,for example,can sometimes influence self-esteem.Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them.This can reduce kids'ability to develop good self-esteem.Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look.These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own.It's no one's business but your own what your body is like.Actually,to be happy with yourself,all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem because

Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves.It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act.People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily.They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes.Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted.What's more,they can't help but compare themselves with others.They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV,in movies,or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies.Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem.Many other factors can affect a person's body image too.Family life,for example,can sometimes influence self-esteem.Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them.This can reduce kids'ability to develop good self-esteem.Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look.These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own.It's no one's business but your own what your body is like.Actually,to be happy with yourself,all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.The word "tease"(Line 5,Para.4)most probably means

Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves.It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act.People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily.They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes.Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted.What's more,they can't help but compare themselves with others.They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV,in movies,or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies.Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem.Many other factors can affect a person's body image too.Family life,for example,can sometimes influence self-esteem.Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them.This can reduce kids'ability to develop good self-esteem.Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look.These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own.It's no one's business but your own what your body is like.Actually,to be happy with yourself,all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.To help kids develop good self-esteem,parents should

Self-esteem(自尊)and Body ImageSelf-esteem is all about what people think of themselves.It is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act.People who have high self-esteem will make friends easily.They are more in control of their behavior, and will enjoy life more.Some teenagers struggle with their self-esteem when they grow into adults because the body goes through many changes.Along with the changes comes a natural desire to feel accepted.What's more,they can't help but compare themselves with others.They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and other famous people they see on TV,in movies,or in magazines.The physical changes can affect how both girls and boys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable about their growing bodies.Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel like being thin but boys may feel like they don't look big enough.It's not just body development that affects self-esteem.Many other factors can affect a person's body image too.Family life,for example,can sometimes influence self-esteem.Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them.This can reduce kids'ability to develop good self-esteem.Also their classmates and peers may tease them about the way they look.These sometimes can affect their self-esteem.If there are things about yourself that you want to change and you can change, do this by making goals for yourself If there are things that you can't change, recognize that your body is your own.It's no one's business but your own what your body is like.Actually,to be happy with yourself,all you need to do is to change the way you see your body.To be happy with yourself you should

Helping Children Cope with Stress①To adults,childhood can seem to be happy and free from worries.But children still experience stress.Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that are too difficult for them to deal with.While they may not talk about their troubles,they do want their parents to reach out and help them. ②Children deal with stress in both healthy and unhealthy ways.As a parent,you can't protect your children from stress,but you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems.By doing so,you not only help your children handle their current stresses,but also prepare them to deal with future stresses.Here are a few tips for you.③When you notice that something is upsetting your child,you need to tell your child about it.If you can,name the feeling you think your child is experiencing. This shouldn't sound like blame.It's just a casual observation,and you're interested in hearing more about your child's concern.Be sympathetic and show that you care and want to understand.④Also ask your child to tell you what's wrong.Listen attentively and calmly- with interest,patience,openness,and caring.Don't hurry to make judgements.Do not blame or criticize your child for what he or she has done.The idea is to listen to your child's concerns and feelings.Try to get the whole story by patiently asking questions.Take your time.And let your child take his or her time,too.⑤Remember to be patient.As a parent,it hurts to see your child unhappy of stressed.But you should not try to solve every problem for your child.Instead, try to help your child grow into a good problem-solver-a child who knows how to deal with life's ups and downs,express feelings in words,calm down when needed, and never give in to difficulties.选项：A.Help your child deal with stressB.Show your concern and careC.Be patient with your childD.Stories help childrenE.Listen to your childF.Children have stressTask1:16.Paragraph①：____17.Paragraph②：____18.Paragraph③：____19.Paragraph④：____20.Paragraph⑤：____

Helping Children Cope with Stress①To adults,childhood can seem to be happy and free from worries.But children still experience stress.Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that are too difficult for them to deal with.While they may not talk about their troubles,they do want their parents to reach out and help them. ②Children deal with stress in both healthy and unhealthy ways.As a parent,you can't protect your children from stress,but you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems.By doing so,you not only help your children handle their current stresses,but also prepare them to deal with future stresses.Here are a few tips for you.③When you notice that something is upsetting your child,you need to tell your child about it.If you can,name the feeling you think your child is experiencing. This shouldn't sound like blame.It's just a casual observation,and you're interested in hearing more about your child's concern.Be sympathetic and show that you care and want to understand.④Also ask your child to tell you what's wrong.Listen attentively and calmly- with interest,patience,openness,and caring.Don't hurry to make judgements.Do not blame or criticize your child for what he or she has done.The idea is to listen to your child's concerns and feelings.Try to get the whole story by patiently asking questions.Take your time.And let your child take his or her time,too.⑤Remember to be patient.As a parent,it hurts to see your child unhappy of stressed.But you should not try to solve every problem for your child.Instead, try to help your child grow into a good problem-solver-a child who knows how to deal with life's ups and downs,express feelings in words,calm down when needed, and never give in to difficulties.选项：A.in troubleB.in healthy waysC.to forget their problemsD.what he/she has doneE.from school and their social lifeF.to solve problems themselvesTask2:21.Children can meet pressures _____.22.Parents can help their children cope with stress _____.23.Talk to your child when he/she is _____.24.Don't blame your child for _____.25.Parents should teach their children _____.

The Coyote(丛林狼)The coyote is a relative of the dog and the wolf.Like its relatives,it mostly feeds on other animals.It will,however,eat a wide variety of foods,including insects,fruits and vegetables.Coyotes are found throughout most of North America,from Mexico and Central America to Canada and Alaska.The color of its coat depends on where it lives. 26____.Like the wolf,coyotes live in groups,or packs.The coyote pack is usually smaller than a wolf pack.27____ The pack will often divide into pairs to hunt.Female coyotes give birth to baby coyotes once a year.Over half of the babies will die before they reach adulthood.Male babies usually leave the pack to find their own territory. 28____Wolves and coyotes compete for the same animals for food.Since the coyote is smaller than the wolf,wolves will usually drive the coyote out of any shared living area.The coyote adapts easily to new areas.Unlike the wolf,the coyote's living area increased when more and more people settled across North America.29____ Once the New England settlers eliminated wolves,the coyote moved in.Scientists who have studied the coyote believe it is better than the wolf at living in human areas.30____ They find enough supply of food in these areas,since coyotes are willing to eat garbage,rodents (such as rabbits and mice)and even small pets. Scientists estimate that as many as 2,000 coyotes may be living in the Chicago area.A.Female babies stay with the parent's pack.B.The coyote is not an endangered species.C.Coyotes are now found in most large cities.D.All members of the pack are usually related.E.Mountain coyotes are darker than those living in the desert.F.For example,the coyote was not native to New England.

Slavery in the United StatesIn most parts of the United States in the early 1800s,blacks had no rights at all.They did not have the right to vote.It was against the 31___ for them to go to school with whites.In some states,it was even 32___ for them to learn to read and write.Free people had the right to come and go as they 33___, but slaves had to have a pass,or paper:from their 34___ in order to leave the master's land.Slaves were often 35___ from their families when they were sold. They had to work very 36___ hours,but were not paid.If they did not do as they were told,they could be beaten.If they tried to escape,they were hunted down with dogs,and could be tortured or even 37___ when caught.Until about 1800,there were slaves in 38___ every state in the United States. But slaves were not a big part of the Northern way of 39___ .Northern factories hired workers and did not use slaves.By 1850,all Northern states had made slavery illegal.In the Southern states,however,most of the field workers were slaves;one out of every four families 40___ slaves.These people were often rich and had large farms.A.seldomB.masterC.separatedD.illegalE.killedF.lifeG.ownedH.lawI.longJ.almostK.likedL.played

Rubbish:Easy to Produce,but Hard to Get Rid ofWe produce a lot of rubbish.There is no question about it.The amount of rubbish we throw away is surprising (surprise).Scientists report that Americans produce about five 41____(pound)of rubbish per person-every day.Forty years ago,each person 42____ (produce)only half of it each day.There are 43____ (near)300 million people in the US.You do the math.How much rubbish do we produce every day?In 44____ (add)to the amount of rubbish we produce,how we get rid of it is another problem.The plastic bags that we place outside of our homes need to be 45____ (carry)away every week.These bags are not 46____ (friend)to the environment at all.Nobody is sure how long a plastic bag takes to totally break down,because we've only been 47____ (use)plastic as a business for about 90 years.It is 48____ (believe),however,that it may take 100 years for a plastic bag to completely break down.I am sure that you will feel 49____ (happy)to think that a plastic bag can live longer than the 50____ (major)of people on earth.