You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.
“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd (奇怪的),” Gray told the BBC. “They [elevators] are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”
We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, liftusers unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.
He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want – it’s your own little box.
If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.
When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.
New entrants to the lift will need tosize upthe situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.
Why are we so awkward ( adj. 尴尬的) in lifts?
“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”
In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.
【小题1】The main purpose of the article is to _____.A.remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevator |
B.tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquette |
C.share an interesting but awkward elevator ride |
D.analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevator |
A.turn around and greet one another |
B.look around or examine their phone |
C.make eye contact with those in the elevator |
D.try to keep a distance from other people elevator? |
A.A | B.B | C.C | D.D |
A.judge | B.ignore | C.put up with | D.make the best of |
A.someone’s odd behaviors |
B.the lack of space |
C.their unfamiliarity with one another |
D.their eye contact with one another |
Keeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic. But remember to work in a way that suits you. It's important to learn from past mistakes as well. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make — It'll help you avoid making the same ones later.
The time of life may be hard, but you're not alone. You may be busy studying, but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages. Don't let your friendships die.
It's as important to live well as it is to study well. Going to bed no later than 11:30 pm is important. It puts you in the right mood for the next day. You needn't follow a special diet, but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.
The person who plays well studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesn't mean having to give up other activities. Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself.Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.
Besides taking the College Entrance Examination, you have other choices for college. Some students even apply for studying abroad. Pay attention to the useful information you can find, whether it's from school, the news media or other sources.
【小题1】What should you do if you want to keep your friendship fresh?A.Have frequent talks with them. | B.Always have lunch with them. |
C.Make them at some distance. | D.Keep connected by some means. |
A.health | B.friendship | C.relaxation | D.study |
A.An activity without a break. | B.Sleeping outdoors. |
C.A pause from studying. | D.Studying outside. |
A.Headmasters. | B.Students. | C.Teachers. | D.Parents. |
After months of winter, it lifts your spirits to see the natural world wake up in spring. It’s my advice that you spend lots of time outside.
Look all around you.
Look up and enjoy nature’s pleasures.
When you’re walking to school or a friend’s house, you can stop noticing what’s around you. That’s because you’re lost in thought about something that just happened. Your thoughts often take you on journeys into the past or future.
You have several senses-sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Explore how many of your senses you can use in nature. “Can you feel the breeze or sun on your skin? Can you hear birds singing or leaves rusting? What else can you see or smell? Saying what you’re noticing to yourself helps to keep your attention on the present moment. If you’re with a friend or family member, talk about what you’re seeing.
A.Use all your senses to experience nature |
B.This way you can enjoy spring the most |
C.It will help you both enjoy your time outdoors |
D.I like spring because it isn’t too hot or too cold |
E.You can think about school or what you’ll eat for lunch |
F.In springtime, take some time to look around your local area |
G.However being out in the open is a great way to focus on the present |
Productivity seems to be the holy grail(圣杯)of the working world. Imagine the perfect day—working from dusk to dawn, a productivity machine. Thankfully, a productive lifestyle isn’t all that difficult to achieve.
There’s one thing everyone must have in common - listening to our bodies. If we don’t listen to our bodies, productivity isn’t sustainable.
The benefits of prioritizing downtime can not be understated. Sleep, the ultimate rest, is vital to a productive person’s weapon. For example, a study found that when you sleep for four hours or less consistently, your thinking ability declines to the equivalent of adding about eight years in age. Besides, as we know, your body needs time off from work. Think of the famous metaphor: you can’t shoot an arrow without first pulling it back.
A.You must rest before you go again. |
B.You don’t need to get anything done. |
C.The tools keep your mind in check and focus high. |
D.Highly productive people know when they’re burning out. |
E.All highly productive people manage their time effectively. |
F.However, useful tools like Convert-Kit extend beyond Trello. |
G.To be a productive person, you need simple and practical steps. |
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