Music has strong effects on us and different music has different effects. Faster music helps us concentrate better. Lively music makes us feel more pleased. 【小题1】

New findings show that music around 60 beats a minute can cause the brain to synchronize (合拍) with the beat causing alpha brainwaves. 【小题2】

Researchers at Stanford University have said that listening to music can change our brain activities. They also said that music can be reached easily, making it a helpful stress reduction tool.

【小题3】 A bit surprising: drums and flutes (长笛) can have positive effects on relaxing the mind even when played a little loud. Sounds of rain and thunder may also be relaxing especially when mixed with other music, such as light jazz, classical.

How can we choose the music that is best for us? 【小题4】 We could start by simply exploring the music on the web page. Just choose the music which can calm us down and make us feel relaxed. But remember that quieting our mind does not mean we will feel sleepy listening to the music. 【小题5】 And with our new calm self, we can then do our best in many activities.

You may not know a lot of people when you start senior school.Even if you know some freshmen（新生）,you still feel nervous that you don't know any upperclassmen or teachers.How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces?

Most senior schools hold a freshman orientation（迎新会）before school actually starts.It is helpful not only because you learn your way around the building and get to meet fellow freshmen.That way,when you show up on your first day of school,you may already recognize a few familiar faces.

When you talk to people in t.he orientation,you'll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They're all new to the school and don't know what to expect.Talking about a common concern with your classmates can help you develop friendships.

The work in senior school is something freshmen are probably worried about.The work in senior school builds on what you learned in junior school,giving you a more advanced knowledge of many subjects.So you may find you have more work to do or that it's a bit more challenging.If you ever find your work too difficult,teachers can give you extra help.

Senior school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school did such as clubs,music and theater groups and sports teams.This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.

Junior school taught you the basic of academics,time management,and social skills while providing you with a little extra support and guidance.Senior school gives you the chance to learn how to be more independent and responsible.

Feeling a bit less stable than before? Maybe you find yourself holding on to handrails more when going down steps or stairs? As we get older, our balance gets worse. But how much does it matter?

A lot, it turns out. If your balance isn’t great, you’re more likely to fall. That can have disastrous consequences as we age, when bones are more often to break easily. Research has also shown that balance is crucial for life expectancy (寿命).

A study of 1,702 people aged 51 to 75 published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last year found that participants who couldn’t stand on one leg for ten seconds were nearly twice as likely to die in the next ten years. Falls could be one reason why, but that’s unlikely to be the whole story. Individuals who were in worse health were more likely to fail the ten-second test.

There are three components to balance. The first is the visual system, which shows us whether we’re keeping steady. Then the vestibular (前庭) system in the inner ear sends information to our brain about the motion of our head in relation to our surroundings. Thirdly, proprioception (本体感受) is our body’s ability to sense its location, movement and actions. People with ear problems that cause dizziness, or with joint problems or muscle weakness are more likely to have balance issues. If you suffer from dizziness, see your doctor to find out the reason. But there’s a lot you can do yourself to improve physical strength.

If you exercise, you’re ahead of the game. One study found that a group that did 32 weeks of resistance training improved their ability to stand on one foot by 25 percent and another group that did 32 weeks of aerobic exercise increased theirs by 31 percent. Otherwise, improve your balance by walking, cycling or climbing stairs — this will strengthen muscles in the lower body — or by practising yoga, pilates or tai chi. Or simply practise balancing on one leg — hold onto a chair to begin with, if necessary.