Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

We say yes for many reasons. But if we're in the habit of saying yes too often, ,we may find ourselves unhappy, or angry. 【小题1】 When we say yes out of duty, we're not taking care of ourselves and end up disappointing and hurting ourselves. Follow these simple tips to help you say no with love.

【小题2】 I had the bad habit of saying yes to things right away and then feeling terrible later. When Jane asks if you can watch her dog this weekend, tell her you're honored that she thought of you and that you'd be happy to let her know at the end of the day or the next morning.

Three breaths and two questions. If we are in the habit of saying yes, every question can cause stress. Take three deep breathe before you answer, which will ground you. Then ask yourself these questions: "Am I able to? Do I want to?" Just because we're able to do something doesn't mean we should or that we need to.

Turn them down and offer alternatives. 【小题3】 Your mind may tell you that you're selfish（自私的）or you're a bad person for saying no. This is not true. You are saying no because you value yourself, your time, and your energy. Saying no can look something like this: "I appreciate you thinking of me to watch your dog but unfortunately I'm not able to this weekend." Or "Unfortunately I'm not able to this weekend, but my friend Sally loves dogs and said she'd be around this weekend. Let me know if you'd like her number."

Simply say no, with a smile. "Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm not able to do that." Then smile. 【小题4】 When you're able to say no easily and without guilt, you might even find that you are more willing to volunteer or participate because when you do, it will be out of joy.

Last summer, the story about a CEO who encouraged employees to take mental health days spread online. It led to many media stories about the importance of taking care of your mental health including taking a mental health day when you need one.

But what about kids? Should you let your child take a mental health day from school? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. It’s important for kids to power through some discomfort, like going to school even when they’re afraid of giving a presentation, or when they don’t have their math homework done. There’s a lot of value in showing them that they’re stronger than they think. But when they’re feeling so bad that they’re struggling to function, and going to school is likely to make it worse, a mental health day might be just what the doctor ordered.

Letting kids take the occasional(偶尔的) mental health day-maybe once or twice a year-could make them believe that taking care of their minds is vital, just as they should take care of their bodies. It can also be a great opportunity to help them sharpen their emotional skills and build the mental muscles they need to stay strong.

A good way to spend a mental health day is to use the time to do the following things.

Solve a problem. If your child is stressed out by a specific problem, you might be able to turn a mental health day into a problem-solving opportunity.

Practice self-care. If your child is exhausted or overworked, an occasional day off may help him recuperate. It could be an opportunity to develop healthier habits, like going to sleep earlier, eating nutritious (有营养的)food, and getting plenty of exercise.

See a professional. If your child is struggling to attend school, seek professional help. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician(儿科医生)to talk about your child’s mental health needs. A physician may refer you to a mental health professional if it’s necessary.

Often, before you begin to think about filling out college applications in the USA, you had better narrow down your list of schools to around five that are the most appealing to you. The colleges you apply to should be a good fit academically and socially. 【小题1】 Making sure your potential colleges are a good fit for you in all of these important areas increases the likeli-hood that you will stay for all four years.

【小题2】 However, it doesn't need to be. There is no need to send applications to 15 or 20 schools. Choose your favorites, research their academic requirements, and apply to those. Of course, in addition to filling in boxes on forms, there are many other helpful tips you can take into account.

One of the most important parts of the college application is the personal essay. The colleges you apply to may limit the potential topics you write on, or you may be able to choose one of your own. Regardless, be sure to focus on a single theme when writing, and reveal facts of yourself, your life, and your personality that make you unique. 【小题3】

It is important that every required part of the college application is included. 【小题4】 Usually you need prepare high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, the actual application filled out neatly and completely, and a personal essay.

Some colleges encourage early application for early admission. Other colleges may not consider early admissions for applications received well ahead of the deadline. 【小题5】 If early admission is offered, it can be a great idea to take advantage of that opportunity.