Are You a Moring Person?
Mornings are not for everyone. Knowing that our own bodies may be wired to prefer a certain time of day is certainly a relief. But many of us still have to wake up and function during those first daylight hours. So what can you do?
We tapped a variety of experts - from sleep experts to nutritionists to life organizational pros (生活管理达人) — to share their tricks on how to make morning less stressful and more pleasant for even the most after-hours of night owls.
1. Night waking
Poor sleep quality can explain why we sometimes wake up from eight hours of snoozing and feel like we only clocked in at four. “It’s normal to have one or two awakenings, but more than that leaves us feeling groggy (昏昏沉沉) in the morning because of the fragmented sleep,” explains Shelby Harris, director of the behavioral sleep medicine program at Montefiore Medical Center.
2. The Science of snoozing
The snooze button does more harm than good. Nodding off again sends you into a light and fragmented sleep! Multiple snoozes can leave you feeling groggier than just getting out of bed the first time. Instead, be honest about the time you intend to get up and then enjoy every last minute of sleep, so you can wake up alert and ready to go.
3. Don’t ease into your workday
It can be tempting to plow through the easy things early on—checking e-mail, scanning the headlines—but it’s wise to tackle the bigger stuff first. “Getting to work on the most important tasks not only ups the chances that they actually get done, but it also leaves you with a burst of accomplishment to take with you the rest of the day,” says Jason Selk, coauthor of Organize Tomorrow Today.
4. Save social media for later
Schedule a social media block later in the afternoon to check in when you’re likely to need a break anyway, and save the morning for the important stuff.
【小题1】What’s the purpose of the passage?A.To help us to get the most out of our mornings. |
B.To relieve us from the guilt of multiple snoozes in the morning. |
C.To warn us of the harm of not getting out of bed immediately. |
D.To inform us about the fact that our bodies are wired to prefer a certain time of day. |
A.One or two awakenings ensure us a good night’s sleep. |
B.To be an early bird, better forget about the snooze button. |
C.It’s important not to block social medium if you want to save your morning. |
D.Beginning a day with easy things aroused our interest and a sense of accomplishment. |
A.Classified Advertisement | B.Travel Brochure |
C.Life and Study | D.Scientific Journal |
When your pet has an emergency,first aid is not a substitute for veterinary(兽医的) treatment.However,before you are able to get your pet to a veterinarian,knowing some basic first aid can help.
Bite Wounds
Approach the pet carefully to avoid getting bitten.Wear a mask for the animal and then check the wound.Clean the wound with large amounts of saline(盐水). If these are not available,then regular water may be used.Wrap large open wounds to keep them clean.
Bleeding
Apply firm,direct pressure over the bleeding area until the bleeding stops.Hold the pressure for at least 10 minutes.Avoid bandages that cut off circulation.
Breathing Stops
Check to see if the animal is choking(窒息) on a foreign object.If an animal is not breathing,place it on a firm surface with its left side up.Check for a heartbeat.If you hear a heartbeat but not breathing,close the animal's mouth and breathe directly into its nose—not the mouth—until the chest expands.Repeat 12 to 15 times per minute.
Burns
Wash the burn immediately with large amounts of cool,running water.Apply an ice pack for 15-20 minutes.Do not place an ice pack directly on the skin.Wrap the pack in a light towel or other cover.If the animal has large quantities of dry chemicals on its skin,brush them off.Water may activate some dry chemicals.
Fractures(骨折)
Symptoms include pain,inability to use a limb(腿). Wear a mask for the pet and look for bleeding.If you can control bleeding without causing more injury,then do so.Watch for signs of shock.Don't try to set the fractures by pulling the limb.Transport the pet to the veterinarian immediately,supporting the injured part as best as you can.
【小题1】If your pet is burned by chemicals,you should .A.wash away the chemicals with saline |
B.put an ice pack directly on the skin |
C.bind up the cut with a bandage |
D.get rid of them before washing |
A.doing pet first aid |
B.treating sick pets |
C.dealing with an emergency |
D.working as a veterinarian |
A.that is necessary |
B.that can replace other things |
C.that is familiar with us |
D.that can calm people |
Everyone feels like they have too much to do but too little time to do it. Maybe you feel like your list is growing longer by the minute.
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● Organize your list. Once you’ve listed everything, you can figure out what to do first and organize your schedule. You can organize your tasks according to whether they are important or what the value of a task is.
● Batch(分批处理) tasks. Batching tasks is one of the most useful ways to get those tasks done. Batching simply means you work on the same type of task again and again before starting something else.
● Delete tasks. Once you’ve listed all your tasks and sorted them correctly, it will become clear which tasks are at the bottom of the list.
A.Make a list of your to-do tasks. |
B.Make others know your private tasks. |
C.Maybe you don’t even know where to start. |
D.You can also organize them according to your time. |
E.Sometimes you can call someone else to do those tasks. |
F.Those tasks should be of great importance to your own future. |
G.The first step is to identify tasks and set up a simple work process to follow. |
As our human population and resource need grow, we are leaving less and less room for wildlife. But the good news is that each of us can play a role in helping wild animals by making the world a better place for them.
Take a walk and enjoy the wildlife all around you- the birds, butterflies, elephants and the like. Spend more time outside appreciating, enjoying and learning about wildlife.
Speak up for wildlife.
Become a voice for wildlife on social media. Speak up and speak out against wildlife illegal hunting, wild animal experiment, the illegal pet trade, wild animals used for entertainment, and much more. Learn about the lives and problems many animals are facing today.
Pick up rubbish around you.
Never buy products from threatened or endangered species.
When traveling to a foreign country, shopping overseas, or shopping in your local area, never buy gifts or products that support the illegal wildlife trade, or are from animals in danger.
A.Contact the local government. |
B.Then spread them on social media. |
C.Go outside and connect with wildlife. |
D.Your choice could make a big difference. |
E.Take a free online class on wildlife protection. |
F.Collecting rubbish can save the life of an animal. |
G.We can help by putting the following ideas into practice. |
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