Problem-solving skills

We face problems in our everyday life. 【小题1】 Don’t worry. The following tips may help you to solve problems.

First of all, it is important to know and understand the problem clearly. Knowing the problem means solving half the problem itself. Questions like why, what, how, when, where and who will take you to the root cause of the problem.

Analyzing the problem will give you time to think of a proper solution. You can use various tools to analyze the problem. 【小题2】

Planning a strategy will help you waste less energy and time in trying all the solutions.

【小题3】 In this way you can rule out the strategy that you don’t find worthy to apply.

Leave out the information that is not required for the solving of the problem. You need to be accurate with the details. Keeping the irrelevant (不相关的) information usually won’t simplify the problem as we tend to overlook the relevant information.

Carrying out the solution in a correct way to get the expected result is important while solving a problem. You need to be creative while carrying out a solution just in case some other problem arises while applying the solution. 【小题5】

Solving a problem is easy if you understand the problem in the first place. By analyzing the problem, planning a strategy, using the best solution, and carrying out the solution in the best method, you will solve your problem smoothly.

Summer break provides teens with an opportunity to make a little extra money and gain some practical experience. 【小题1】 Here are some tips on finding summer jobs.

Take time to think about the types of jobs that are suitable for you. 【小题2】 Then com- pare these skills with those you already have. The more your skills match the job, the more likely you will enjoy your summer job while building a good reference for future jobs.

【小题3】 Do you want to earn extra money for something special, or do you need a job to make ends meet? Are you looking for a job where your friends work, so you can be with' them? These are just a few of the questions you need to answer before starting your job search.

When you're searching for a summer job, look for help beyond the wanted signs. Let your family, neighbors and teachers know that you're looking for a job. And even if a business doesn't have a sign or advertisement indicating that they are looking for help, stop by and ask a manager. 【小题4】

Be flexible when you're looking for a summer job. Ice cream shops, restaurants, grocery stores and movie theaters commonly hire students. These jobs are probably not what you're looking for. 【小题5】 However, summer jobs don't last forever. You can still build your skills and experience while making money.

These days, most people like using messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. But sometimes making a call is unavoidable. However, this simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people.【小题1】. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia — the fear of speaking over the phone.

【小题2】 When speaking face-to-face, we use facial expressions and gestures that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking with someone on the phone makes some people so terrified that they will freeze up and look foolish. However, there are things that one suffering from this condition can do to ease this fear.

One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call is smile. 【小题3】 It won’t remove the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.

Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. That will make you feel less nervous and help you predict some possible problems. There’s no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes forming several ideas of what you want to say.【小题4】 This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself spontaneously (自然地).

And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don’t always have to pick up. 【小题5】