Wildlife faces threats from habitat destruction, pollution and other human actions. Although protecting wildlife can seem difficult at times, even small actions in your own neighborhood can help protect many different animals. As the saying goes, “Think globally and act locally.” You can protect wildlife for future generations.

Create wildlife-friendly areas in your backyard. When choosing your lawn and landscaping, choose native plants that can provide food or living places for native wildlife. This will also help cut down on pollution. Add bird or bat houses to your yard or garden to attract these species and offer places to them to live in.

Avoid disrupting (扰乱) the natural ecosystem in our area. Non-native plants or animals can destroy habitats, particularly if there is no natural predator (捕食性动物) to keep the species in a certain amount. They can kill or disturb native plants that provide food and living places for wildlife.

Practice a greener lifestyle. By saving water and fossil fuels, you will be helping to protect the wildlife around you. Take public transportation when you can, turn off electric devices when you’re not using them, take shorter showers and keep your heat at or below 20℃ during the winter. Become knowledgeable about what can cause global warming, which disrupts migration patterns and habitats.

Buy products that are wildlife friendly. Avoid products that are made from threatened or endangered animals. Keep in mind that some endangered animals are killed by traps, or hunters who are after other wildlife within the same habitat.

Talk to or write to policymakers about protecting wildlife. Write letters to a local newspaper. Discuss ways to help animals with friends and family members.

Limit the family size. Population growth is one of the major factors in habitat destruction. By living in established city limits and limiting the family size to around two children per family, the earth’s population will stabilize (稳定) and native habitats can be protected.

It happens every night — bedtime. But what if you’re not sleepy? Should you still go to bed and just lie there with your eyes wide open? 【小题1】 But don’t worry. Here are some steps you can take to help you fall asleep.

One thing that can help is talking to a parent about what you’re thinking about at bedtime. For example, if you’re nervous about taking a test, or upset about being teased at school, it can really help to tell somebody. 【小题2】

【小题3】 If there’s anything about your room that makes you feel uneasy or anxious at night, like a picture that looks strange in the dark, or a leaking bathroom tap, ask your parent to move or fix it. Make sure electronics are kept away from your bed as their lights and noise can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

If you’re often nervous around bedtime, doing certain things to calm yourself may help you fall asleep. Taking a warm bath, or listening to a bedtime story at least 30 minutes before bed may help you relax. It also helps to follow a bedtime routine and go to sleep at the same time every night. 【小题4】

In order to find the right solution for you, it’s important that you understand what exactly is keeping you up at night. 【小题5】 Your body will thank you for the effort.

Do you believe you are addicted to video games and want to break the habit? Let’s face it. A video game addiction is definitely one that’s hard to quit. We should learn to recognize the signs and symptoms (症状) of video game addiction. 【小题1】

Keep reading for detailed instructions.

Ask yourself: Are you really addicted?

Trying to get rid of a non-existent gaming addiction is impossible, so ask yourself a couple of questions to find out whether the addiction exists or not. Do you focus on video games while not caring about using the bathroom, eating, sleeping, or some other necessary bodily functions? Do you spend a lot of money on video games? 【小题2】     

Try to find another hobby.

Finding something else to take up your time is the absolute solution to video game addiction. Try reading books, collecting stuff, or fixing things. 【小题3】

Keep an eye on yourself.

There’s a timer (计时器) on most video games and personal computers and you can set a time to cut off the power so that you can prevent yourself from playing. 【小题4】 You can try setting your watch or an alarm to go off after a certain time.

Ask someone else to help you.

【小题5】 It is much easier for you to quit playing if someone else is asking you to, instead of trying to make yourself quit. So if possible, just ask someone for help, whether they’re your brothers and sisters or someone you know from school.