There are a number of advantages when it comes to living alone. However, it also comes with a few safety concerns. You still never know who will be around the corner. Don’t become another victim (受害者); be sure to follow our tips.
1. All doors should be kept locked.
Always keep your doors locked when you are in your apartment or dormitory. Make sure the doors are closed behind you when you come into the building and never leave your room unlocked, even when you are in it. There is always a chance that someone might sneak in while you are unaware. Always try to remember to close doors behind you to ensure your safety.
2. Don’t lose your keys.
Even if you do everything you can to keep the doors locked, criminals might still be able to come into your house with a key. Always know where your keys are to prevent this. Never put them down in a public place or give them to friends. Also, before you bring your car into the repair shop, take off the house keys.
3. When it comes to safety, standing up for yourself is important.
If you aren’t getting all the security features you want don’t be afraid to ask. If your lighting situation is less than ideal, discuss this with your supervisor (管理人) or landlord. Talk to the campus security organization if you think a security phone near your dormitory is a good idea. Request that the building employ someone to monitor those entering and leaving the building. You should feel safe where you reside, so stand up for your rights.
4. Be careful.
You still might find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Check your peephole before letting anyone in. Whenever you witness something around your building that makes you uncomfortable or suspicious just dial 911. It is a good idea to always walk with a friend instead of alone. Become familiar with people who live in the building, so you can keep track anyone that is a stranger.
【小题1】Why do we always lock the doors?| A．Because they exist to protect you. |
| B．Because they provide you a private space. |
| C．Because they won’t let your secret out. |
| D．Because they will keep the thief out. |
| A．it being thrown away | B．it being made copies |
| C．you not going into home | D．it not being found |
| A．keep those who live alone safe. |
| B．Prevent you from being killed. |
| C．Urge you to stand up for your rights. |
| D．Advise you not to live alone. |
Moving abroad, whether you are teaching, studying, volunteering or just traveling for a long period of time, is complicated.
Make Your New Home a Home
You can’t bring your entire room from home abroad with you, but you can find ways to make your new space feel more like home. Spend a little time and money making your home a place you’re excited to come back to every day.
Host a Cooking Class or Exchange
Food is one of the biggest causes of homesickness for almost everyone living abroad. Combine a taste of home with a social exchange by teaching your host family how to cook a dish you especially like. It’s two for-one.
Send Gifts Back Home
Staying connected to your family and friends back home is important. Consider giving gifts from your new country and sending them back home.
Schedule Some “Me” Time
It’s not a good idea to hide from your problems, but 30 minutes of pure alone time in a calming environment can be very helpful. Try to find an empty room—even if you’re living in student housing or with a family—diam the lights, close your eyes, and just breathe deeply and relax.
| A．Taking this type of break can be very calming. |
| B．Moving abroad isn’t an excuse to eat fried food three times a day. |
| C．One of the most significant challenges that you face is homesickness. |
| D．Little actions can go a long way toward creating a more comfortable space. |
| E．Lots of things change when you move abroad, but not everything has to change. |
| F．This will give your days a fun purpose, keep you connected to those who are important to you. |
| G．You get to eat delicious food, plus it’s an opportunity to spend some quality time with new friends! |
Suffering from a phobia (恐惧症) is far from delightful. For adults, the phobia can seriously limit a person’s functioning.
Name the fear.
Ask yourself whether the fear is sensible. Since many fears are groundless in nature, this step helps to reduce “worst-case scenario (方案)” thinking. It is important to note that while the percentage of many feared items happening is extremely remote, they are not necessarily 0 percent. Therefore, this step is often paired with finding a way to make peace with the feared item still existing in the world.
Safely face the fear.
This is demonstrated to be the most enduring way to put fears behind us. Any unhelpful reaction, especially avoidance, must be removed. It’s vital to set the stage for success by safely and gradually facing the feared item, step by step. For instance, if someone is afraid of snakes, picturing a snake in one’s mind comes first, then looking at a picture of the rattlesnake, and finally going to the zoo.
In summary, it is perfectly natural and human to experience fears.
| A．Analyze the fear. |
| B．Make peace with the fear. |
| C．Labeling the fear tends to reduce the power of the feared item. |
| D．For children, it leads to increased anxiety and may lead up to school avoidance. |
| E．These steps can be paired with relaxation strategies to limit the physiological fear response. |
| F．Generally speaking, the more a person seeks treatment for the phobia, the better the outcome. |
| G．However, when that fear becomes too much or fixed, it can prevent us from enjoying the joys or necessities of life. |
Time management is all about making the most effective use of your time and working smarter.
It’s important that you know what your short-term and long-term goals are.
Some people have the habit of putting off doing things. For them, this bad behavior may be a major barrier to their success. It’s important to look at the causes of your postponement.
It is a good method for you to make to-do lists. They can increase your productivity by 20 per cent, help to clear your mind, and save you energy and stress. Start your day by spending five to ten minutes planning your activities for the day.
Write out your tasks to-do either on paper or on your computer. Focus on one task at a time.
Learning how to squeeze more into your day, and knowing how to make the most of your time is essential to your career and life balance.
| A．As you complete your tasks, cross them off. |
| B．Better still, prepare your list the evening before. |
| C．Planning ahead comes as a second nature to you. |
| D．It requires planning, and then sticking to the plan. |
| E．Is it because you’re waiting for the right time or mood? |
| F．You can and will inspire them to set a goal and be responsible for it. |
| G．This will enable you to differentiate(区别)between what’s important and what’s not. |
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