Smart Steps to Keep Safe

“Social distancing (社交距离)”, this is a phrase used to stop the coronavirus (冠状病毒) from spreading (传播). 【小题1】

Are people listening? Yes and no. As more bars and restaurants close, people will have no choice. There is a good reason to follow this rule. Even people who show no symptoms (症状) may have the virus (病毒). They may feel they can mingle with (和……交往) others. 【小题2】   

What are the rules?

Social distancing

You should stay six feet away from others. Avoid using public transportation. Experts (专家) say that every single contact with others not made will have a big impact. You will keep the virus from spreading.

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Older people and people in poor health are in more danger. But young people are not immune (免疫的). They may only have mild symptoms, but they may be carriers. They should not hang around (经常和某人在一起) with fragile (脆弱的) family members and others. If they do, it may add to the number of people infected (感染).

You can leave your house

It’s OK to go outdoors for fresh air and exercise. 【小题4】, but to avoid being in close contact with people. When you do leave your home, wipe down any surfaces you come into contact with. Also, disinfect your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer (消毒杀菌剂). Avoid touching your face. Always wash your hands when you come in from outside.   

Go to the supermarket

Buy as much as you can to reduce the number of trips you will need to make. Pick a time when the store is less crowded. Any surface inside the store may be contaminated. Use a disinfecting wipe to clean the handle of the grocery cart. If you do wear gloves, make sure you do not touch your face until you have taken the gloves off.

Family visits

If anyone in the family is at great risk, sick people should not visit. If everyone is young and healthy, small groups may do so. 【小题5】

The playground

Healthy kids need outdoor activities. Playgrounds may be danger zones. Kids also tend to touch their mouths, noses and faces a lot. Parks or playgrounds with few kids are ideal. Take hand sanitizers and clean any surfaces with disinfecting wipes. Do this before the kids begin to play.

What is next?

No one knows how long this crisis will last. An expert said,“We are in uncharted territory. ”

Words of Support

When your friends have doubts about their work or think their latest idea is second-rate, you’ve probably felt unsure about just how to support. But being there for people you love can be a positive experience for both sides. 【小题1】 Read on for tips on how to show your support.

Be positive. One way to offer support is to remind your friends of any previous occasions when they doubted themselves or their writing but their English teacher thought it was great and gave them a top mark. If they’re still worried, you could highlight what you like in the work. Be as specific as you can about these areas. 【小题2】

Be supportive. The golden rule is to be supportive and to help people grow and develop.【小题3】This provides the person with something concrete that they can change and means they’re less likely to feel they’re being unfairly criticised or that there’s nothing they can do to make things better.

Be patient.【小题4】 This can help them feel valued. If someone hasn’t requested your opinions but they seem unsure of what they’ve done and you’re familiar with the subject, you could ask if they’d be OK to hear your thoughts.

【小题5】Part of being supportive and honest is appreciating when people treat you with the same respect and learning from what they know and the words of encouragement they share with you.

It can be hard to stay motivated when you are on a training plan and this can lead to you missing essential sessions. 【小题1】 Luckily, we have some tried and tested motivational tricks that will ensure you keep running all year around.

Run with a partner. If you can, ask a friend to run with you, as then you have a reason to go out, even when you don’t want to. 【小题2】 You need someone who will help you out of the door on cold winter mornings.

【小题3】. A fast-track way to lose your motivation is to always run the same route over and over again. Mix it up by changing where you run. Try a new route and you will focus on things like how you are feeling rather than when you hit the next lamppost or tree.

Mix up the training. 【小题4】 If you usually go for a long, slow run on a Sunday morning, why not try a little sprint session instead? You can pick a landmark anywhere and run as fast as you can until you get to it, before slowing down again to recover.

Listen to music. The race itself will have plenty of motivational factors to keep you going, with the crowds cheering and other runners to concentrate on, but if you are out on your own, your favorite song can really cheer you up if you’re feeling that lull (低谷期) come over you. 【小题5】