In 1985, 16-year old Douglas Casa collapsed when running the championship 10,000 meter Face at the Empire State Games. With just 200 meters to go, he got up and then fell down again. his body temperature at dangerous levels. 【小题1】

How does an exertional heat stroke(劳力性热射病) come about? When you exercise, in normal circumstances, nearly 80% of the energy you use is transformed into heat. 【小题2】 And your body can radiate the heat quickly through cooling methods like the evaporation of sweat. But with uncompensable heat stress,your body is unable to lose enough heat, raising your core temperature beyond normal levels. This creates cells that no longer function properly. If these cells increase sharply, there can be destructive results, including liver damage, blood clot formation, and even the failure of vital organs.

【小题3】The main criterion is a core body temperature greater than 40℃ along with physical symptoms like confused behavior or loss of consciousness. The most accurate way to assess core body temperature is with a rectal thermometer(直肠温度计).

The good news is that though this condition is one of the top three leading causes of death in sports, we can do something effective to save lives. 【小题4】

As far as treatment goes, the most important thing is to cool first, transport second. Because the human body can bear a core temperature above 40°C for about 30 minutes before cell damage sets in, it’s essential to initiate rapid cooling on site. 【小题5】 As you wait, it’s important to keep the victim calm while cooling as much surface area as possible until emergency personnel arrive.

Ann is well qualified and has all the necessary qualifications to fit in for a job. But, she is sill in search of a job. She has gone through a lot of interviews but never tasted the flavor of success. Same as Ann we can find a lot of people who are in search of their success. 【小题1】 So, here are a few ways of presenting yourselves in an interview.

Problem solving skill. Interviewers will look for someone who is a problem solver not a problem creator. In the interview, they ask questions to test your problem solving skills. Before you answer, just try to understand the question. 【小题2】 Having a creative thought in solving a problem will always be a plus.

Listening skills. To get succeeded in an interview, listening skills plays a vital role. However, while listening attentively to the interviewer, you may have time to analyze the question and answer it correctly.                                                                      

【小题3】 During the interview, you may face one or two difficult questions. The recruiters (招聘人员) will judge your way of thinking and decision making skills with this kind of questions. The job interviewers are looking for thinkers who are intelligent on dealing with a difficult situation.

Decision making. 【小题4】 Each decision you make is a way of solving a problem. So, everyone is a problem solver. The recruiters look for people who can show they solve problems. They will judge your decision-making skills with the act of choosing a solution from two or more courses of action for a problem. 【小题5】

You are bound to face some challenges in life as situations around you change. Here are some effective tools to help you master change.

Keep things in perspective.

Being able to step back and observe each situation within the context of the “bigger picture” of your life helps you process your feelings about the importance of a certain event or situation. Learning to keep things in a healthy perspective may help reduce distraction and moderate emotional responses. 【小题1】

Fully assess the situation before you take action.

Understand all your options before you do anything. Really think it through. 【小题2】 Otherwise, you’ll be wasting your time and energy trying to figure things out. Maintain total clarity (清晰) so you can deal with and accomplish your desired goal.

Maintain realistic expectations.

Situations can change. 【小题3】 In other words, be flexible about the outcome. Even if the change falls short of your expectation, that’s OK. Over time, you’ll be able to course-correct by making other decisions to help guide you on your way to the outcome you originally wanted.

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This is an important point. Early in life, with little or no experience to draw upon, you may feel confused and afraid of making changes and confronting new situations. That’s not surprising. People often fear change and what outcome change will bring. 【小题5】 But life is about change. A situation that’s fine for one specific time in your life may not be right or appropriate for another time. Knowing how you respond to change and what to look out for emotionally, psychologically, and physically is essential to gaining comfort when handling new situations.