While the dream of most university graduates is to start a successful career in a big city, more and more young people are choosing to stay in their own hometowns so they can stay with their family and friends. For some young people, it is also a matter of making the quality of life for other people in their hometowns better. They also have a desire to improve and keep the natural and economic environments in these places for generations to come.

Born in a small village in Southwest China, Li Dan decided not to follow many of her former classmates to the city after getting her degree at university. Instead, she returned to her village and started her own fruit-growing business. Working hard over the last several years, and taking advantage of new technology and the Internet, she has expanded her business to include agritourism. Moreover, her company’s annual income has reached six million yuan and more than 50 new jobs have been created. As a result, her decision has also helped to reduce poverty and improve the lives of many people in her village.

With China’s population expected to continue rising in the coming years, the government understands the importance of agriculture. It also understands that university graduates can develop new, creative ways of farming using modern technology. To help these young people with their bright and innovative ideas, the government is providing financial help. Government policies that aim to remove poverty are also having a beneficial effect.

“ Life in big cities is not all it’s cracked up to be, ” said Zhang Tao, from Binchuan county in Yunnan Province, adding that the air was bad, transport was terrible, and it was hard to make a decent living. What life in one’s hometown offers is a strong support network, which is also a good one for getting new agribusinesses up and running quite quickly. Thus, it is no surprise that more new graduates are now attracted to life in the country, where they can fulfill personal goals and contribute to their local communities rather than just being white-collar professionals in big cities.

While facing Monday, most of us may feel depressed. How can we overcome the depression? Here are the tips for you.

List things you desire to do

Instead of focusing on the dull or difficult tasks that lay ahead of you, think about all the good to come. 【小题1】 A good place to start is to think of one thing you are excited about for each category: at work, after work, and at the weekend.

Sleep to energize

【小题2】 Take a nap to energize or get to bed earlier tonight to make up for lost sleep. It’s worth taking this into account on Sunday to avoid a lack of energy on a Monday morning.

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Though this may seem trivial, don’t underestimate the power of an outfit. In fact, psychologists conclude that the strong link between clothing and mood suggests we should put on clothes that we associate with happiness, even when feeling low.

Set a pleasant schedule

After a weekend of fun and taking it easy, it might be best to keep Monday’s schedule a little lighter than other days. 【小题4】 It means that instead of facing the most complicated stuff on a Monday, put some time into the easier tasks. Reduce Monday blues and any anxiety or stress by allowing yourself to do Monday with more ease. 【小题5】

The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit card (信用卡) fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site. Web sites’ offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care. Online shoppers who enter their credit card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your card number or sell the information over the Internet.

Computers hackers have broken down security systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD Universe, an online music retailer (零售商) , were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to get back the information.

Credit card companies are now fighting against online fraud. MasterCard is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping online.

However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.

Ask about your credit card company’s online rules: Under British law, cardholders have to pay the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending.

And shop only at secure sites; Send your credit card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.

If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Web site address may also start https: //--the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit card information over the telephone.

Keep your password safe: Most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.