Gardening has been around for as long as humans have been growing food. Today it is known for its health benefits. Focusing attention on the tasks and details of gardening can reduce negative thoughts and feelings and make you feel better. 【小题1】 Besides, things like weeding and digging are a good exercise. If you don’t like going to the gym, gardening is an enjoyable way to help you keep fit.

You can include gardening in your life in many ways.

Decide what you want to grow. 【小题2】 Different plants need varying amounts of care. Make choices about what to grow based on how much time you have, where you live, and how much money you can invest in your plants.

【小题3】 A community garden is a shared space where people grow plants in one large area or in smaller individual plots. Search online for community gardens near you. This is also a great place to ask questions and learn from experienced gardeners.

Grow plants indoors. You don’t need to own land to start gardening. 【小题4】 All you need is a window or artificial sunlight source, potting soil, containers, and other supplies based on what plants you grow.

Not every plant will grow exactly how you want or expect. Almost every gardener will have problems growing and caring for their plants at some point. 【小题5】

How to Read a Book

Books can be your best friends.【小题1】They can introduce you to things you may never see …But do you know how to read them in order to get the fullest enjoyment possible? The following tips should help.

◆【小题2】Look in the library or in one of the large bookstores.You could also ask friends if you could have a look at their book shelves. Search the shelves until you find a book that looks good.Read the first page to see how it reads, and the cover text on the back of the book, if it has any.If you are already concentrating，then buy it or borrow it.

◆Do not start to read it until you have the time.【小题3】And set aside time to do nothing else but read，as it can be，at times，suspenseful(悬疑的)，exciting and relaxing.

◆Get comfortable on the couch.Have a lamp behind you, lighting the area where you are reading.Make sure the television is off and that anything else that could distract(使分心) you has been attended to.【小题4】

◆Start the book by turning the pages and really enjoy it.Do not think about anything else but what you are reading.Put yourself into the action or location in the story.Once you concentrate completely, it will be difficult to put the book down.And remember that reading is not running your eyes over a book.【小题5】However，if you need to read the book quickly，then you do not need to pay attention to every word.

When we are hunting for a job, the primary thing that we should consider is to get your resume impressive. The term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.

* In many countries, it is a standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.

* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most cases of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.

* Pay attention to the resume format you use — chronological (时间的) or reverse-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.

* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume, as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.

* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions.

* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.

* Be aware that paper sizes are different in different countries. The United States standard is 8½ by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your resume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.