How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.

Researchers are now studying the relationship(关系) between music and remembering a foreign language.

“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain(大脑) likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way. For example, kids can learn difficult words quickly when they are put in a song.” said Dr. Karen. The findings may help those who have trouble learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can support foreign language learning and opens the door for future research in this area.”

Many language teachers know the importance of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in the USA uses songs to teach Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for kids.”

“Sometimes I think if I learn English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak much better English than now.” Hua Zhuying adds.

Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So if you are still having trouble learning a language, why not try singing it out?

Style is very important. We can tell a lot by the way someone dresses, like how they feel about themselves, and how much confidence they have in themselves. The ways we dress show our personalities（个性）. We should have standards for the ways we dress. Remember: If it makes us feel and look good, wear it!

Do you have a favorite outfit（装束）? If you wear correctly, the way you dress can really improve your whole “look”.

If you don’t wear a size six, don’t worry! Be proud of your size! Wear a size two? Excellent! Wear a size twelve? Terrible!

Now learn how to dress for your body. You are the only one who knows what makes you comfortable.

When you look in a mirror, try this: Every time you look, think of one positive（积极的）thing about yourself. You must think of two great things.

Develop a style like no one else, but make sure it is “you”. Don’t just wear one designer or style of clothing. You can choose any styles for your own liking. So whatever people talk about it, you are yourself and you will be forever!

Don’t dress like people around you. Stand out a little. You are fashionable. Good luck for developing a style that you are proud of!

①Some people like to be scared(受惊吓)! Choosing to be scared can be fun. Dr Margee Kerr, a sociologist, explained the science of fear(恐惧). “Some people like to be scared because they like the way their body changes,” she says.

②Being scared is not always fun. When a balloon pops, we may jump. Our heart beats faster and harder. How does the body have the reactions? “When we meet something startling, our brain and body start making changes to help prepare us for the unknown,” Dr. Kerr explains, “These changes are caused by the senses(感官), which always send information to the brain. It gives out chemicals into the bloodstream, and those chemicals act on different parts of the body. At the same time, the brain decides whether or not the danger is real.”

③Fear is a tool that the brain uses to keep the body safe. It helps a person to hide, run away, or protect oneself. Our memories also help protect us. As we grow, we learn what's unsafe, and our brains keep those memories. Then our brains use fear to warn us of dangers. Dr. Kerr says, “_________”

④However, too much fear can be harmful because experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things. A long-lasting fear can mean you've had a bad experience, and your brain doesn't want you to have it again.

⑤Many people have beat their own fears. Instead of listening to their imagination, they learn the facts about anything that seems scary. Knowledge can help a person feel less afraid. Dr. Kerr grew up on a farm. She was scared of black bears in the woods before. She says, “After I read a lot about them, I knew for sure what to do if ever met a bear and how to protect myself.”

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