“What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will 【小题1】, what medical advances you will make or what 【小题2】 technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have 【小题3】 in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will 【小题4】 your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.

The skin is an 【小题1】 part of your body and is its largest 【小题2】. Your skin acts as a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun’s 【小题3】. It also helps control your body 【小题4】, prevents your body from losing too much water, warns you when things are too hot or cold, and gives you your 【小题5】 of touch.

Are you a “glass-half-empty” or a “glass-half-full” type of person? A study showed that optimists (乐观主义者) are more likely to live longer than those who have a(n) 【小题1】 (愁眉苦脸) in life. The theory goes that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions. Here are some people’s opinions about how to stay positive.

Vicki Siska has been through some stressful times but has managed to remain optimistic. “Music【小题2】 (使我高兴起来), a sense of humour keeps me seeing the bright side of things, and I have good friends who love and care for me,” she said.

Humour also helped Pippa Kennedy stay positive. She watched a TV show named Dad’s Army to help her get through a bad 【小题3】 (心情). “I also think being grateful for what you have and lots of chocolate help,” she added.

Sue Oakley Dunn says she remains positive and healthy because she does “what makes my soul sing”. She has plenty of hobbies to do for 【小题4】 (娱乐). “It works for me,” says Sue.

As well as the benefits of friendship and laughter, Robyn Black, who does yoga and has better access to【小题5】 (医疗保健), recommends that staying fit and healthy is quite 【小题6】 (必不可少的).