232_dg3 본문읽기 10
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 22. 14:56
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m3nk-402
Brian told me this afternoon that I have good leadership qualities. No one has ever told me that before. Why does he think so? Maybe he was just trying to be nice. When he said that to me, however, I started to think. Can I really become a leader? I don't know. I think leaders should have a vision, clear goals, and the ability to motivate others. I don't have any of those things. Then I suddenly started to wonder if these are the only qualities that make a good leader. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there are other leadership qualities. So I decided to do some research online.
m3nk-403
Here's what I found! GREEN LEADERS : "Team Builders". Ensure that the team feels valued. Create a positive environment. Are friendly and easy to talk to. RED LEADERS : "Logical Analysts". Have good reasoning skills. Analyze problems and situations. Think of the most effective ways to achieve the team's goals. PURPLE LEADERS : "Hands-Off Managers". Allow others to work on their own. Do not try to control people. Give advice only when it is needed. ORANGE LEADERS : "Strict Directors". Make everyone's role clear. Make sure everything is finished on time. Ensure each step is done properly. YELLOW LEADERS : "Quiet Supporters". Lead by example. Let the team members shine instead. Meet the team members' needs. BLUE LEADERS : "Creative Thinkers". Approach problems in new ways. Come up with fresh ideas. Deal with tasks differently from others
m3nk-404
I was surprised that there are actually many different leadership styles, but soon I realized the reason. We belong to many different groups, and many different situations can come up in our lives. They all call for different leadership styles. Each group's unique situation determines the best leadership style. I am a part of many different groups, and I have different responsibilities in each group. After reading everything, I became more confident. I discovered that I have some of the qualities of a "green leader." If my classmates think a green leader would make our class better, they might pick me to be class representative! Okay, let's try it!
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It is important for us to find ways to protect the environment. Some people have found creative ways to save the earth. One example is an underwater museum in Cancun, Mexico. Let's meet Dr. Rosa Allison, an art professor, and listen to her explanation about the special museum. Cancun is a city where 4.8 million tourists travel every year. One of the most popular activities to do there is looking at the area's beautiful sea life underwater. However, tourist activities are seriously damaging parts of the sea near Cancun.
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To prevent this, artists did something interesting. They thought if they attracted tourists to a different part of the sea, the dying areas could have time to get better. They made an underwater museum away from the places where sea life was dying. It's about 14 meters below the surface and contains 500 statues. The statues are made from materials that support sea life. They provide additional places for plants and animals to live on. Over time, many types of sea life will grow on the statues, which will make the artwork unique. The artists want people to see a variety of sea life on the statues. If people realize how rich sea life is, they will understand how important it is to save the sea.
Brian told me this afternoon that I have good leadership qualities. No one has ever told me that before. Why does he think so? Maybe he was just trying to be nice. When he said that to me, however, I started to think. Can I really become a leader? I don't know. I think leaders should have a vision, clear goals, and the ability to motivate others. I don't have any of those things. Then I suddenly started to wonder if these are the only qualities that make a good leader. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there are other leadership qualities. So I decided to do some research online.
m3nk-403
Here's what I found! GREEN LEADERS : "Team Builders". Ensure that the team feels valued. Create a positive environment. Are friendly and easy to talk to. RED LEADERS : "Logical Analysts". Have good reasoning skills. Analyze problems and situations. Think of the most effective ways to achieve the team's goals. PURPLE LEADERS : "Hands-Off Managers". Allow others to work on their own. Do not try to control people. Give advice only when it is needed. ORANGE LEADERS : "Strict Directors". Make everyone's role clear. Make sure everything is finished on time. Ensure each step is done properly. YELLOW LEADERS : "Quiet Supporters". Lead by example. Let the team members shine instead. Meet the team members' needs. BLUE LEADERS : "Creative Thinkers". Approach problems in new ways. Come up with fresh ideas. Deal with tasks differently from others
m3nk-404
I was surprised that there are actually many different leadership styles, but soon I realized the reason. We belong to many different groups, and many different situations can come up in our lives. They all call for different leadership styles. Each group's unique situation determines the best leadership style. I am a part of many different groups, and I have different responsibilities in each group. After reading everything, I became more confident. I discovered that I have some of the qualities of a "green leader." If my classmates think a green leader would make our class better, they might pick me to be class representative! Okay, let's try it!
m3nk-501
It is important for us to find ways to protect the environment. Some people have found creative ways to save the earth. One example is an underwater museum in Cancun, Mexico. Let's meet Dr. Rosa Allison, an art professor, and listen to her explanation about the special museum. Cancun is a city where 4.8 million tourists travel every year. One of the most popular activities to do there is looking at the area's beautiful sea life underwater. However, tourist activities are seriously damaging parts of the sea near Cancun.
m3nk-502
To prevent this, artists did something interesting. They thought if they attracted tourists to a different part of the sea, the dying areas could have time to get better. They made an underwater museum away from the places where sea life was dying. It's about 14 meters below the surface and contains 500 statues. The statues are made from materials that support sea life. They provide additional places for plants and animals to live on. Over time, many types of sea life will grow on the statues, which will make the artwork unique. The artists want people to see a variety of sea life on the statues. If people realize how rich sea life is, they will understand how important it is to save the sea.
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232_dg3 본문읽기 5
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 22. 14:56
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m3nk-301
One night in February, after I had gone to bed, an earthquake hit. I woke up suddenly because my bed was shaking. I thought my brother was shaking my bed as a joke. But then I heard the mirror on my desk fall to the floor and break into pieces. I knew it wasn't my brother then, but I still didn't know what exactly was happening. Soon the whole room began to shake violently, and my confusion turned to panic. My mom shouted that it was an earthquake and ran into my room. Since it was my first time experiencing an earthquake, I didn't know how to react. I just kept saying, "What should I do?"
m3nk-302
My mom pulled me and my brother out of bed. We ran to the kitchen and crawled under the table. I could see the light swinging violently and books falling to the floor. Our family picture dropped from the wall and the glass covering it broke. A cup tipped over and rolled off the kitchen table. Every second, I could hear something else in the apartment break. I started to worry that the building would collapse.
m3nk-303
Then the shaking seemed to stop. We started crawling toward the door. At that moment, my mom's cell phone rang. It was my dad, who was coming home from work. He shouted, "It stopped! Get out of the building! Take the stairs! Don't take the elevator! Hurry," "Where are you？ Are you okay？" my mom asked urgently. My dad answered, "Don't worry. I'm okay. I was driving home when the shaking started. But I pulled over immediately. I'm listening to the radio right now to find out what's going on."
m3nk-304
We nervously made our way down the stairs and outside. I looked around. Parts of buildings had fallen and had smashed several cars. We went to an open space to avoid more falling pieces. How could all this have happened in a few minutes? Although I had done many earthquake drills in school, I had never thought I'd experience a real earthquake. I still get scared when I remember that night. I can't forget the panic I felt when the furniture was shaking and things were falling to the floor. After that night, I began to take earthquake drills seriously. I realized that I should be prepared for the next earthquake, which can occur at any time.
m3nk-401
Brian: The election is coming up. Why don't you run for class representative, Yumi? Yumi: No way. I'm not the right person for that position. I've never thought about running. Brian: Why not? Yumi: Come on, Brian. Leaders have special qualities. I don't think a person like me can be called a leader. Brian: What do you mean? I think you have very good leadership qualities. You're really friendly and outgoing. You also help people get along. I have no doubt that you will be elected if you run.
One night in February, after I had gone to bed, an earthquake hit. I woke up suddenly because my bed was shaking. I thought my brother was shaking my bed as a joke. But then I heard the mirror on my desk fall to the floor and break into pieces. I knew it wasn't my brother then, but I still didn't know what exactly was happening. Soon the whole room began to shake violently, and my confusion turned to panic. My mom shouted that it was an earthquake and ran into my room. Since it was my first time experiencing an earthquake, I didn't know how to react. I just kept saying, "What should I do?"
m3nk-302
My mom pulled me and my brother out of bed. We ran to the kitchen and crawled under the table. I could see the light swinging violently and books falling to the floor. Our family picture dropped from the wall and the glass covering it broke. A cup tipped over and rolled off the kitchen table. Every second, I could hear something else in the apartment break. I started to worry that the building would collapse.
m3nk-303
Then the shaking seemed to stop. We started crawling toward the door. At that moment, my mom's cell phone rang. It was my dad, who was coming home from work. He shouted, "It stopped! Get out of the building! Take the stairs! Don't take the elevator! Hurry," "Where are you？ Are you okay？" my mom asked urgently. My dad answered, "Don't worry. I'm okay. I was driving home when the shaking started. But I pulled over immediately. I'm listening to the radio right now to find out what's going on."
m3nk-304
We nervously made our way down the stairs and outside. I looked around. Parts of buildings had fallen and had smashed several cars. We went to an open space to avoid more falling pieces. How could all this have happened in a few minutes? Although I had done many earthquake drills in school, I had never thought I'd experience a real earthquake. I still get scared when I remember that night. I can't forget the panic I felt when the furniture was shaking and things were falling to the floor. After that night, I began to take earthquake drills seriously. I realized that I should be prepared for the next earthquake, which can occur at any time.
m3nk-401
Brian: The election is coming up. Why don't you run for class representative, Yumi? Yumi: No way. I'm not the right person for that position. I've never thought about running. Brian: Why not? Yumi: Come on, Brian. Leaders have special qualities. I don't think a person like me can be called a leader. Brian: What do you mean? I think you have very good leadership qualities. You're really friendly and outgoing. You also help people get along. I have no doubt that you will be elected if you run.
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232_gy3 본문읽기 10
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 22. 14:56
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m3dy-203
I have many comfort foods, but I love madeleines the most. A madeleine is a small cake that looks like a sea shell. People in France enjoy madeleines as an afternoon snack. My grandmother always makes madeleines for me when I visit her. They taste best when they come right out of the oven. Then the kitchen is filled with a sweet smell. I especially like eating her orange madeleines with a cup of tea. Every time I see or smell madeleines, I think of my grandmother. Let me share my grandmother's special recipe with you so that you can make orange madeleines, too. Maybe madeleines will become a comfort food for you!
m3dy-204
Grandma's Special Recipe: Orange Madeleines. You need: 1 cup of flour, 2/3 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, some orange peel, 1/4 cup of butter, 1/8 teaspoon of salt Melt the butter and let it cool. Put the eggs, sugar and salt in a bowl and beat. Add the flour to the bowl and mix. Add the butter and orange peel to the mixture and mix. Pour the mixture into the madeleine pan. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
m3dy-301
English has often borrowed words from other cultures or languages. Here are some examples with interesting stories. shampoo The word shampoo comes from the Hindi word chāmpo, which means "to press."In India, the word was used for a head massage. British traders in India experienced a bath with a head massage and introduced it to Britain in the 18th century. The meaning of the word shampoo changed a few times after it first entered English around 1762. In the 19th century, shampoo got its present meaning of "washing the hair."Shortly after that, the word began to be also used for a special soap for the hair.
m3dy-302
The word robot comes from the play RUR, which was written in 1920 by a Czech writer Karel Čapek. In the play, robots are machines that look like humans. They are designed to work for humans and are produced in a factory. It is interesting that the idea of using the word robot didn't come from Karel Čapek himself. He originally called the machines in his play labori from the Latin word for "work."However, his brother suggested roboti, which means "slave workers" in Czech. Karel Čapek liked the idea and decided to use the word roboti. In 1938, the play was made into a science fiction show on television in Britain.
m3dy-303
The word hurricane comes from the Spanish word huracán, which originates from the name of a Mayan god. In the Mayan creation myth, Huracán is the weather god of wind, storm, and fire, and he is one of the three gods who created humans. However, the first humans angered the gods, so Huracán caused a great flood. The first Spanish contact with the Mayan civilization was in 1517. Spanish explorers who were passing through the Caribbean experienced a hurricane and picked up the word for it from the people in the area. In English, one of the early uses of hurricane was in a play by Shakespeare in 1608.
I have many comfort foods, but I love madeleines the most. A madeleine is a small cake that looks like a sea shell. People in France enjoy madeleines as an afternoon snack. My grandmother always makes madeleines for me when I visit her. They taste best when they come right out of the oven. Then the kitchen is filled with a sweet smell. I especially like eating her orange madeleines with a cup of tea. Every time I see or smell madeleines, I think of my grandmother. Let me share my grandmother's special recipe with you so that you can make orange madeleines, too. Maybe madeleines will become a comfort food for you!
m3dy-204
Grandma's Special Recipe: Orange Madeleines. You need: 1 cup of flour, 2/3 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, some orange peel, 1/4 cup of butter, 1/8 teaspoon of salt Melt the butter and let it cool. Put the eggs, sugar and salt in a bowl and beat. Add the flour to the bowl and mix. Add the butter and orange peel to the mixture and mix. Pour the mixture into the madeleine pan. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
m3dy-301
English has often borrowed words from other cultures or languages. Here are some examples with interesting stories. shampoo The word shampoo comes from the Hindi word chāmpo, which means "to press."In India, the word was used for a head massage. British traders in India experienced a bath with a head massage and introduced it to Britain in the 18th century. The meaning of the word shampoo changed a few times after it first entered English around 1762. In the 19th century, shampoo got its present meaning of "washing the hair."Shortly after that, the word began to be also used for a special soap for the hair.
m3dy-302
The word robot comes from the play RUR, which was written in 1920 by a Czech writer Karel Čapek. In the play, robots are machines that look like humans. They are designed to work for humans and are produced in a factory. It is interesting that the idea of using the word robot didn't come from Karel Čapek himself. He originally called the machines in his play labori from the Latin word for "work."However, his brother suggested roboti, which means "slave workers" in Czech. Karel Čapek liked the idea and decided to use the word roboti. In 1938, the play was made into a science fiction show on television in Britain.
m3dy-303
The word hurricane comes from the Spanish word huracán, which originates from the name of a Mayan god. In the Mayan creation myth, Huracán is the weather god of wind, storm, and fire, and he is one of the three gods who created humans. However, the first humans angered the gods, so Huracán caused a great flood. The first Spanish contact with the Mayan civilization was in 1517. Spanish explorers who were passing through the Caribbean experienced a hurricane and picked up the word for it from the people in the area. In English, one of the early uses of hurricane was in a play by Shakespeare in 1608.
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232_gy3 본문읽기 5
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 22. 14:56
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m3dy-101
My name is David Parker, and I'm a photographer. Today, I'm going to tell you how I found my dream and realized it. I hope my story can inspire you. When I was young, I loved stars. I also liked taking pictures. However, I never thought these things could lead to a job. In fact, I didn't have a dream at all. When I had to decide on a major in college, I chose engineering. Being an engineer looked okay. After college, I got a job at an engineering company. It was a stable job, but I didn't know whether I really enjoyed it. Everything changed when I went on vacation to Iceland one winter. There I got a chance to see the Northern Lights. The lights were amazing, and I took many pictures of the dancing lights in the sky. For the first time in many years, I could feel my heart beating fast.
m3dy-102
After I came back, I entered a photo contest with the pictures I took in Iceland. Surprisingly, I won first prize, and this gave me a chance to think about my life. I realized that taking pictures made me happy. Suddenly, I wanted to become a good photographer, so I started to learn more about photography. After years of trial and error, I got better, and I began to do some part-time work as a photographer. Then one day, I made a bold decision. I quit my job and decided to take pictures for a living. I wasn't sure if I could succeed, but I decided to try. I really wanted to do something that made me happy. Now, I'm a professional photographer, and I'm happy.
m3dy-103
So do you want to find a dream and realize it? Here's some advice to help you. First, follow your heart. Think about what you like to do and what makes you happy. In my case, it was taking pictures of stars. Second, work hard. Pursuing a dream is not easy. I became a photographer through hard work. Third, be bold. You need courage to make decisions that will change your life. I was afraid but I took a chance. I truly hope you can find a dream, pursue it, and live it!
m3dy-201
Comfort food is food that makes you feel good when you are sad, angry, or stressed out. It can also make you think of happy moments from the past. It satisfies not only the stomach but also the heart. Comfort foods differ around the world. Let's see what comfort foods our international readers enjoy. Jessica from USA My comfort food is chicken soup. In the USA, people eat this soup when they have a cold. When I was a small child, I caught a very bad cold. My father made me a bowl of chicken soup so that I could get well. The hot soup warmed my body, and I slowly started to feel better. It was also very tasty. Now, when I catch a cold, I eat chicken soup.
m3dy-202
In Brazil, there are many dishes that are made with cassava, a vegetable similar to a potato. I love cassava chips the most. Once when I had a bad day at school and felt stressed out, my best friend bought me a bag of cassava chips. When I started to eat the chips, my stress suddenly disappeared. The crisp sound of eating chips made me feel better. Now, every time I'm stressed out, I eat cassava chips. Then I feel good again!
My name is David Parker, and I'm a photographer. Today, I'm going to tell you how I found my dream and realized it. I hope my story can inspire you. When I was young, I loved stars. I also liked taking pictures. However, I never thought these things could lead to a job. In fact, I didn't have a dream at all. When I had to decide on a major in college, I chose engineering. Being an engineer looked okay. After college, I got a job at an engineering company. It was a stable job, but I didn't know whether I really enjoyed it. Everything changed when I went on vacation to Iceland one winter. There I got a chance to see the Northern Lights. The lights were amazing, and I took many pictures of the dancing lights in the sky. For the first time in many years, I could feel my heart beating fast.
m3dy-102
After I came back, I entered a photo contest with the pictures I took in Iceland. Surprisingly, I won first prize, and this gave me a chance to think about my life. I realized that taking pictures made me happy. Suddenly, I wanted to become a good photographer, so I started to learn more about photography. After years of trial and error, I got better, and I began to do some part-time work as a photographer. Then one day, I made a bold decision. I quit my job and decided to take pictures for a living. I wasn't sure if I could succeed, but I decided to try. I really wanted to do something that made me happy. Now, I'm a professional photographer, and I'm happy.
m3dy-103
So do you want to find a dream and realize it? Here's some advice to help you. First, follow your heart. Think about what you like to do and what makes you happy. In my case, it was taking pictures of stars. Second, work hard. Pursuing a dream is not easy. I became a photographer through hard work. Third, be bold. You need courage to make decisions that will change your life. I was afraid but I took a chance. I truly hope you can find a dream, pursue it, and live it!
m3dy-201
Comfort food is food that makes you feel good when you are sad, angry, or stressed out. It can also make you think of happy moments from the past. It satisfies not only the stomach but also the heart. Comfort foods differ around the world. Let's see what comfort foods our international readers enjoy. Jessica from USA My comfort food is chicken soup. In the USA, people eat this soup when they have a cold. When I was a small child, I caught a very bad cold. My father made me a bowl of chicken soup so that I could get well. The hot soup warmed my body, and I slowly started to feel better. It was also very tasty. Now, when I catch a cold, I eat chicken soup.
m3dy-202
In Brazil, there are many dishes that are made with cassava, a vegetable similar to a potato. I love cassava chips the most. Once when I had a bad day at school and felt stressed out, my best friend bought me a bag of cassava chips. When I started to eat the chips, my stress suddenly disappeared. The crisp sound of eating chips made me feel better. Now, every time I'm stressed out, I eat cassava chips. Then I feel good again!
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1761 본문읽기 20
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:32
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One of the most essential decisions any of us can make is how we invest our time. Of course, how we invest time is not our decision alone to make. Many factors determine what we should do either because we are members of the human race, or because we belong to a certain culture and society. Nevertheless, there is room for personal choice, and control over time is to a certain extent in our hands. Even in the most oppressive decades of the Industrial Revolution, people didn't give up their free will when it came to time. During this period, people worked for more than eighty hours a week in factories. But there were some who spent their few precious free hours reading books or getting involved in politics instead of following the majority into the pubs.
1761-37
China's frequent times of unity and Europe's constant disunity both have a long history. The most productive areas of modern China were politically joined for the first time in 221 BC, and have remained so for most of the time since then. It has had only a single writing system from the beginning, a single principal language for a long time, and solid cultural unity for two thousand years. In contrast, Europe has never come close to political unification. It was divided into 500 states in AD 1500, got down to a minimum of 25 states in the 1980s, and is now up again to over 40. It still has 45 languages, and even greater cultural diversity. The current disagreements about the issue of unifying Europe are typical of Europe's disunity.
1761-38
Music appeals powerfully to young children. Watch preschoolers' faces and bodies when they hear rhythm and sound ― they light up and move eagerly and enthusiastically. They communicate comfortably, express themselves creatively, and let out all sorts of thoughts and emotions as they interact with music. In a word, young children think music is a lot of fun, so do all you can to make the most of the situation. Throw away your own hesitation and forget all your concerns about whether you are musically talented or whether you can sing or play an instrument. They don't matter when you are enjoying music with your child. Just follow his or her lead, have fun, sing songs together, listen to different kinds of music, move, dance, and enjoy.
1761-39
I have seen many companies rush their products or services to market too quickly. There are many reasons for taking such an action, including the need to recover costs or meet deadlines. The problem with moving too quickly, however, is that it has a harmful impact on the creative process. Great ideas, like great wines, need proper aging: time to bring out their full flavor and quality. Rushing the creative process can lead to results that are below the standard of excellence that could have been achieved with additional time.
1761-40
According to an Australian study, a person's confidence in the kitchen is linked to the kind of food that he or she tends to enjoy eating. Compared to the average person, those who are proud of the dishes they make are more likely to enjoy eating vegetarian food and health food. Moreover, this group is more likely than the average person to enjoy eating diverse kinds of food: from salads and seafood to hamburgers and hot chips. In contrast, people who say "I would rather clean than make dishes" don't share this wide-ranging enthusiasm for food. They are less likely than the average person to enjoy different types of food. In general, they eat out less than the average person except for when it comes to eating at fast food restaurants.
One of the most essential decisions any of us can make is how we invest our time. Of course, how we invest time is not our decision alone to make. Many factors determine what we should do either because we are members of the human race, or because we belong to a certain culture and society. Nevertheless, there is room for personal choice, and control over time is to a certain extent in our hands. Even in the most oppressive decades of the Industrial Revolution, people didn't give up their free will when it came to time. During this period, people worked for more than eighty hours a week in factories. But there were some who spent their few precious free hours reading books or getting involved in politics instead of following the majority into the pubs.
1761-37
China's frequent times of unity and Europe's constant disunity both have a long history. The most productive areas of modern China were politically joined for the first time in 221 BC, and have remained so for most of the time since then. It has had only a single writing system from the beginning, a single principal language for a long time, and solid cultural unity for two thousand years. In contrast, Europe has never come close to political unification. It was divided into 500 states in AD 1500, got down to a minimum of 25 states in the 1980s, and is now up again to over 40. It still has 45 languages, and even greater cultural diversity. The current disagreements about the issue of unifying Europe are typical of Europe's disunity.
1761-38
Music appeals powerfully to young children. Watch preschoolers' faces and bodies when they hear rhythm and sound ― they light up and move eagerly and enthusiastically. They communicate comfortably, express themselves creatively, and let out all sorts of thoughts and emotions as they interact with music. In a word, young children think music is a lot of fun, so do all you can to make the most of the situation. Throw away your own hesitation and forget all your concerns about whether you are musically talented or whether you can sing or play an instrument. They don't matter when you are enjoying music with your child. Just follow his or her lead, have fun, sing songs together, listen to different kinds of music, move, dance, and enjoy.
1761-39
I have seen many companies rush their products or services to market too quickly. There are many reasons for taking such an action, including the need to recover costs or meet deadlines. The problem with moving too quickly, however, is that it has a harmful impact on the creative process. Great ideas, like great wines, need proper aging: time to bring out their full flavor and quality. Rushing the creative process can lead to results that are below the standard of excellence that could have been achieved with additional time.
1761-40
According to an Australian study, a person's confidence in the kitchen is linked to the kind of food that he or she tends to enjoy eating. Compared to the average person, those who are proud of the dishes they make are more likely to enjoy eating vegetarian food and health food. Moreover, this group is more likely than the average person to enjoy eating diverse kinds of food: from salads and seafood to hamburgers and hot chips. In contrast, people who say "I would rather clean than make dishes" don't share this wide-ranging enthusiasm for food. They are less likely than the average person to enjoy different types of food. In general, they eat out less than the average person except for when it comes to eating at fast food restaurants.
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1761 본문읽기 15
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:32
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1761-31
If we lived on a planet where nothing ever changed, there would be little to do. There would be nothing to figure out and there would be no reason for science. And if we lived in an unpredictable world, where things changed in random or very complex ways, we would not be able to figure things out. Again, there would be no such thing as science. But we live in an in-between universe, where things change, but according to rules. If I throw a stick up in the air, it always falls down. If the sun sets in the west, it always rises again the next morning in the east. And so it becomes possible to figure things out. We can do science, and with it we can improve our lives.
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In 1995, a group of high school students in Miner County, South Dakota, started planning a revival. They wanted to do something that might revive their dying community. Miner County had been failing for decades. Farm and industrial jobs had slowly dried up, and nothing had replaced them. The students started investigating the situation. One finding in particular disturbed them. They discovered that half of the residents had been shopping outside the county, driving an hour to Sioux Falls to shop in larger stores. Most of the things that could improve the situation were out of the students' control. But they did uncover one thing that was very much in their control: inviting the residents to spend money locally. They found their first slogan: Let's keep Miner dollars in Miner County.
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What do rural Africans think as they pass fields of cash crops such as sunflowers, roses, or coffee, while walking five kilometers a day to collect water? Some African countries find it difficult to feed their own people or provide safe drinking water, yet precious water is used to produce export crops for European markets. But, African farmers cannot help but grow those crops because they are one of only a few sources of income for them. In a sense, African countries are exporting their water in the very crops they grow. They need water, but they also need to export water through the crops they produce. Environmental pressure groups argue that European customers who buy African coffee or flowers are making water shortages worse in Africa.
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One real concern in the marketing industry today is how to win the battle for broadcast advertising exposure in the age of the remote control and mobile devices. With the growing popularity of digital video recorders, consumers can mute, fast-forward, and skip over commercials entirely. Some advertisers are trying to adapt to these technologies, by planting hidden coupons in frames of their television commercials. Others are desperately trying to make their advertisements more interesting and entertaining to discourage viewers from skipping their ads; still others are simply giving up on television advertising altogether. Some industry experts predict that cable providers and advertisers will eventually be forced to provide incentives in order to encourage consumers to watch their messages. These incentives may come in the form of coupons, or a reduction in the cable bill for each advertisement watched.
1761-35
In early 19th century London, a young man named Charles Dickens had a strong desire to be a writer. But everything seemed to be against him. He had never been able to attend school for more than four years. His father had been in jail because he couldn't pay his debts, and this young man often knew the pain of hunger. Moreover, he had so little confidence in his ability to write that he mailed his writings secretly at night to editors so that nobody would laugh at him. Story after story was refused. But one day, one editor recognized and praised him. The praise that he received from getting one story in print changed his whole life. His works have been widely read and still enjoy great popularity.
If we lived on a planet where nothing ever changed, there would be little to do. There would be nothing to figure out and there would be no reason for science. And if we lived in an unpredictable world, where things changed in random or very complex ways, we would not be able to figure things out. Again, there would be no such thing as science. But we live in an in-between universe, where things change, but according to rules. If I throw a stick up in the air, it always falls down. If the sun sets in the west, it always rises again the next morning in the east. And so it becomes possible to figure things out. We can do science, and with it we can improve our lives.
1761-32
In 1995, a group of high school students in Miner County, South Dakota, started planning a revival. They wanted to do something that might revive their dying community. Miner County had been failing for decades. Farm and industrial jobs had slowly dried up, and nothing had replaced them. The students started investigating the situation. One finding in particular disturbed them. They discovered that half of the residents had been shopping outside the county, driving an hour to Sioux Falls to shop in larger stores. Most of the things that could improve the situation were out of the students' control. But they did uncover one thing that was very much in their control: inviting the residents to spend money locally. They found their first slogan: Let's keep Miner dollars in Miner County.
1761-33
What do rural Africans think as they pass fields of cash crops such as sunflowers, roses, or coffee, while walking five kilometers a day to collect water? Some African countries find it difficult to feed their own people or provide safe drinking water, yet precious water is used to produce export crops for European markets. But, African farmers cannot help but grow those crops because they are one of only a few sources of income for them. In a sense, African countries are exporting their water in the very crops they grow. They need water, but they also need to export water through the crops they produce. Environmental pressure groups argue that European customers who buy African coffee or flowers are making water shortages worse in Africa.
1761-34
One real concern in the marketing industry today is how to win the battle for broadcast advertising exposure in the age of the remote control and mobile devices. With the growing popularity of digital video recorders, consumers can mute, fast-forward, and skip over commercials entirely. Some advertisers are trying to adapt to these technologies, by planting hidden coupons in frames of their television commercials. Others are desperately trying to make their advertisements more interesting and entertaining to discourage viewers from skipping their ads; still others are simply giving up on television advertising altogether. Some industry experts predict that cable providers and advertisers will eventually be forced to provide incentives in order to encourage consumers to watch their messages. These incentives may come in the form of coupons, or a reduction in the cable bill for each advertisement watched.
1761-35
In early 19th century London, a young man named Charles Dickens had a strong desire to be a writer. But everything seemed to be against him. He had never been able to attend school for more than four years. His father had been in jail because he couldn't pay his debts, and this young man often knew the pain of hunger. Moreover, he had so little confidence in his ability to write that he mailed his writings secretly at night to editors so that nobody would laugh at him. Story after story was refused. But one day, one editor recognized and praised him. The praise that he received from getting one story in print changed his whole life. His works have been widely read and still enjoy great popularity.
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1761 본문읽기 10
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:32
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1761-23
Many people suppose that to keep bees, it is necessary to have a large garden in the country; but this is a mistake. Bees will, of course, do better in the midst of fruit blossoms in May and white clovers in June than in a city where they have to fly a long distance to reach the open fields. However, bees can be kept with profit even under unfavorable circumstances. Bees do very well in the suburbs of large cities since the series of flowers in the gardens of the villas allow a constant supply of honey from early spring until autumn. Therefore, almost every person ― except those who are seriously afraid of bees ― can keep them profitably and enjoyably.
1761-25
Nauru is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is located about 800 miles to the northeast of the Solomon Islands; its closest neighbor is the island of Banaba, some 200 miles to the east. Nauru has no official capital, but government buildings are located in Yaren. With a population of about 10,000, Nauru is the smallest country in the South Pacific and the third smallest country by area in the world. The native people of Nauru consist of 12 tribes, as symbolized by the 12-pointed star on the Nauru flag, and are believed to be a mixture of Micronesian, Polynesian, and Melanesian. Their native language is Nauruan, but English is widely spoken as it is used for government and business purposes.
1761-28
Are you honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses? Get to really know yourself and learn what your weaknesses are. Accepting your role in your problems means that you understand the solution lies within you. If you have a weakness in a certain area, get educated and do what you have to do to improve things for yourself. If your social image is terrible, look within yourself and take the necessary steps to improve it, TODAY. You have the ability to choose how to respond to life. Decide today to end all the excuses, and stop lying to yourself about what is going on. The beginning of growth comes when you begin to personally accept responsibility for your choices.
1761-29
Many successful people tend to keep a good bedtime routine. They take the time just before bed to reflect on or write down three things that they are thankful for that happened during the day. Keeping a diary of things that they appreciate reminds them of the progress they made that day in any aspect of their lives. It serves as a key way to stay motivated, especially when they experience a hardship. In such case, many people fall easily into the trap of replaying negative situations from a hard day. But regardless of how badly their day went, successful people typically avoid that trap of negative self-talk. That is because they know it will only create more stress.
1761-30
Grandfather had worked hard building an ice rink on the lake. He had spread the snow, watered the ice, and made it smooth. "Now," said Grandfather, setting Tommy down on a wooden chair to explain things to him. "The first thing you will do is to hold onto the wooden chair and try to skate with it." "Okay," said Tommy, taking a hold of the back of the chair. It was a little difficult at first and he did end up falling a few times. However, he learned pretty quickly. "I think you are ready to try to skate without the chair," said Grandfather. He walked backward on the ice, at first holding Tommy's hands, but then he let go and Tommy moved toward him. Soon, Tommy was skating all by himself. Grandfather was so proud of him.
Many people suppose that to keep bees, it is necessary to have a large garden in the country; but this is a mistake. Bees will, of course, do better in the midst of fruit blossoms in May and white clovers in June than in a city where they have to fly a long distance to reach the open fields. However, bees can be kept with profit even under unfavorable circumstances. Bees do very well in the suburbs of large cities since the series of flowers in the gardens of the villas allow a constant supply of honey from early spring until autumn. Therefore, almost every person ― except those who are seriously afraid of bees ― can keep them profitably and enjoyably.
1761-25
Nauru is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is located about 800 miles to the northeast of the Solomon Islands; its closest neighbor is the island of Banaba, some 200 miles to the east. Nauru has no official capital, but government buildings are located in Yaren. With a population of about 10,000, Nauru is the smallest country in the South Pacific and the third smallest country by area in the world. The native people of Nauru consist of 12 tribes, as symbolized by the 12-pointed star on the Nauru flag, and are believed to be a mixture of Micronesian, Polynesian, and Melanesian. Their native language is Nauruan, but English is widely spoken as it is used for government and business purposes.
1761-28
Are you honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses? Get to really know yourself and learn what your weaknesses are. Accepting your role in your problems means that you understand the solution lies within you. If you have a weakness in a certain area, get educated and do what you have to do to improve things for yourself. If your social image is terrible, look within yourself and take the necessary steps to improve it, TODAY. You have the ability to choose how to respond to life. Decide today to end all the excuses, and stop lying to yourself about what is going on. The beginning of growth comes when you begin to personally accept responsibility for your choices.
1761-29
Many successful people tend to keep a good bedtime routine. They take the time just before bed to reflect on or write down three things that they are thankful for that happened during the day. Keeping a diary of things that they appreciate reminds them of the progress they made that day in any aspect of their lives. It serves as a key way to stay motivated, especially when they experience a hardship. In such case, many people fall easily into the trap of replaying negative situations from a hard day. But regardless of how badly their day went, successful people typically avoid that trap of negative self-talk. That is because they know it will only create more stress.
1761-30
Grandfather had worked hard building an ice rink on the lake. He had spread the snow, watered the ice, and made it smooth. "Now," said Grandfather, setting Tommy down on a wooden chair to explain things to him. "The first thing you will do is to hold onto the wooden chair and try to skate with it." "Okay," said Tommy, taking a hold of the back of the chair. It was a little difficult at first and he did end up falling a few times. However, he learned pretty quickly. "I think you are ready to try to skate without the chair," said Grandfather. He walked backward on the ice, at first holding Tommy's hands, but then he let go and Tommy moved toward him. Soon, Tommy was skating all by himself. Grandfather was so proud of him.
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1761 본문읽기 5
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:32
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1761-18
As you know, Sandy Brown, our after-school swimming coach for six years, retired from coaching last month. So, Virginia Smith, who swam for Bredard Community College and has won several awards in national competitions, has been named the school's new swimming coach. This is her first job as a coach, and she is going to start working from next week. She will teach her class in the afternoons, and continue with our summer program. By promoting the health benefits of swimming, she hopes that more students will get healthy through her instruction.
1761-19
The mountain shelter had four walls, with an opening about five feet wide in the front wall. I picked a spot in a corner. Other hikers arrived; it would be a full house tonight. It was seven o'clock and the start of one of the worst nights of my life. When I crawled into my sleeping bag, my underwear was still moist after sweating so much on the difficult climbs of the day, and none of my other clothing was dry. I could not ignore another inconvenience, either: the air movement brought to the surface all the smells of bodies and wet sleeping bags. Lying on the floor in the corner of the crowded shelter, surrounded by bad smells, I could not fall asleep.
1761-20
Language play is good for children's language learning and development, and therefore we should strongly encourage, and even join in their language play. However, the play must be owned by the children. If it becomes another educational tool for adults to use to produce outcomes, it loses its very essence. Children need to be able to delight in creative and immediate language play, to say silly things and make themselves laugh, and to have control over the pace, timing, direction, and flow. When children are allowed to develop their language play, a range of benefits result from it.
1761-21
If you walk into a room that smells of freshly baked bread, you quickly detect the rather pleasant smell. However, stay in the room for a few minutes, and the smell will seem to disappear. In fact, the only way to reawaken it is to walk out of the room and come back in again. The exact same concept applies to many areas of our lives, including happiness. Everyone has something to be happy about. Perhaps they have a loving partner, good health, a satisfying job, a roof over their heads, or enough food to eat. As time passes, however, they get used to what they have and, just like the smell of fresh bread, these wonderful assets disappear from their consciousness. As the old proverb goes, you never miss the water till the well runs dry.
1761-22
Have you ever wondered why a dog doesn't fall over when he changes directions while running? When a dog is running and has to turn quickly, he throws the front part of his body in the direction he wants to go. His back then bends, but his hind part will still continue in the original direction. Naturally, this turning movement might result in the dog's hind part swinging wide. And this could greatly slow his rate of movement or even cause the dog to fall over as he tries to make a high-speed turn. However, the dog's tail helps to prevent this. Throwing his tail in the same direction that his body is turning serves to reduce the tendency to spin off course.
As you know, Sandy Brown, our after-school swimming coach for six years, retired from coaching last month. So, Virginia Smith, who swam for Bredard Community College and has won several awards in national competitions, has been named the school's new swimming coach. This is her first job as a coach, and she is going to start working from next week. She will teach her class in the afternoons, and continue with our summer program. By promoting the health benefits of swimming, she hopes that more students will get healthy through her instruction.
1761-19
The mountain shelter had four walls, with an opening about five feet wide in the front wall. I picked a spot in a corner. Other hikers arrived; it would be a full house tonight. It was seven o'clock and the start of one of the worst nights of my life. When I crawled into my sleeping bag, my underwear was still moist after sweating so much on the difficult climbs of the day, and none of my other clothing was dry. I could not ignore another inconvenience, either: the air movement brought to the surface all the smells of bodies and wet sleeping bags. Lying on the floor in the corner of the crowded shelter, surrounded by bad smells, I could not fall asleep.
1761-20
Language play is good for children's language learning and development, and therefore we should strongly encourage, and even join in their language play. However, the play must be owned by the children. If it becomes another educational tool for adults to use to produce outcomes, it loses its very essence. Children need to be able to delight in creative and immediate language play, to say silly things and make themselves laugh, and to have control over the pace, timing, direction, and flow. When children are allowed to develop their language play, a range of benefits result from it.
1761-21
If you walk into a room that smells of freshly baked bread, you quickly detect the rather pleasant smell. However, stay in the room for a few minutes, and the smell will seem to disappear. In fact, the only way to reawaken it is to walk out of the room and come back in again. The exact same concept applies to many areas of our lives, including happiness. Everyone has something to be happy about. Perhaps they have a loving partner, good health, a satisfying job, a roof over their heads, or enough food to eat. As time passes, however, they get used to what they have and, just like the smell of fresh bread, these wonderful assets disappear from their consciousness. As the old proverb goes, you never miss the water till the well runs dry.
1761-22
Have you ever wondered why a dog doesn't fall over when he changes directions while running? When a dog is running and has to turn quickly, he throws the front part of his body in the direction he wants to go. His back then bends, but his hind part will still continue in the original direction. Naturally, this turning movement might result in the dog's hind part swinging wide. And this could greatly slow his rate of movement or even cause the dog to fall over as he tries to make a high-speed turn. However, the dog's tail helps to prevent this. Throwing his tail in the same direction that his body is turning serves to reduce the tendency to spin off course.
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1762 본문읽기 10
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:32
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1762-28
Cutting costs can improve profitability but only up to a point. If the manufacturer cuts costs so deeply that doing so harms the product's quality, then the increased profitability will be short-lived. A better approach is to improve productivity. If businesses can get more production from the same number of employees, they're basically tapping into free money. They get more product to sell, and the price of each product falls. As long as the machinery or employee training needed for productivity improvements costs less than the value of the productivity gains, it's an easy investment for any business to make. Productivity improvements are as important to the economy as they are to the individual business that's making them. Productivity improvements generally raise the standard of living for everyone and are a good indication of a healthy economy.
1762-29
The overabundance of options in today's marketplace gives you more freedom of choice. However, there may be a price to pay in terms of happiness. According to research by psychologists David Myers and Robert Lane, all this choice often makes people depressed. Researchers gave some shoppers 24 choices of jams to taste and others only 6 choices. Those who had fewer choices were happier with the tasting. Even more surprisingly, the ones with a smaller selection purchased jam 31% of the time, while those with a wider range of choices only purchased jam 3% of the time. The ironic thing about this is that people nearly always say they want more choices. Yet, the more options they have, the more paralyzed they become. Savvy restaurant owners provide fewer choices. This allows customers to feel more relaxed, prompting them to choose easily and leave more satisfied with their choices.
1762-31
There are countless examples of scientific inventions that have been generated by accident. However, often this accident has required a person with above-average knowledge in the field to interpret it. One of the better-known examples of the cooperation between chance and a researcher is the invention of penicillin. In 1928, Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming went on a vacation. As a slightly careless man, Fleming left some bacterial cultures on his desk. When he returned, he noticed mold in one of his cultures, with a bacteria-free zone around it. The mold was from the penicillium notatum species, which had killed the bacteria on the Petri dish. This was a lucky coincidence. For a person who does not have expert knowledge, the bacteria-free zone would not have had much significance, but Fleming understood the magical effect of the mold. The result was penicillin — a medication that has saved countless people on the planet.
1762-32
Honeybees have evolved what we call "swarm intelligence," with up to 50,000 workers in a single colony coming together to make democratic decisions. When a hive gets too crowded in springtime, colonies send scouts to look for a new home. If any scouts disagree on where the colony should build its next hive, they argue their case the civilized way: through a dance-off. Each scout performs a "waggle dance" for other scouts in an attempt to convince them of their spot's merit. The more enthusiastic the dance is, the happier the scout is with his spot. The remainder of the colony votes with their bodies, flying to the spot they prefer and joining in the dance until one potential hive overcomes all other dances of the neighborhood. It would be great if Congress settled their disagreements the same way.
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Confident leaders are not afraid to ask the basic questions: the questions to which you may feel embarrassed about not already knowing the answers. When you don't know something, admit it as quickly as possible and immediately take action ― ask a question. If you have forgotten who the governor is or how many hydrogen atoms are in a molecule of water, quietly ask a friend but one way or the other, quit hiding, and take action. Paradoxically, when you ask basic questions, you will more than likely be perceived by others to be smarter. And more importantly, you'll end up knowing far more over your lifetime. This approach will cause you to be more successful than you would have been had you employed the common practice of pretending to know more than you do. To make good leaders, effective teachers encourage, invite, and even force their students to ask those fundamental questions.
Cutting costs can improve profitability but only up to a point. If the manufacturer cuts costs so deeply that doing so harms the product's quality, then the increased profitability will be short-lived. A better approach is to improve productivity. If businesses can get more production from the same number of employees, they're basically tapping into free money. They get more product to sell, and the price of each product falls. As long as the machinery or employee training needed for productivity improvements costs less than the value of the productivity gains, it's an easy investment for any business to make. Productivity improvements are as important to the economy as they are to the individual business that's making them. Productivity improvements generally raise the standard of living for everyone and are a good indication of a healthy economy.
1762-29
The overabundance of options in today's marketplace gives you more freedom of choice. However, there may be a price to pay in terms of happiness. According to research by psychologists David Myers and Robert Lane, all this choice often makes people depressed. Researchers gave some shoppers 24 choices of jams to taste and others only 6 choices. Those who had fewer choices were happier with the tasting. Even more surprisingly, the ones with a smaller selection purchased jam 31% of the time, while those with a wider range of choices only purchased jam 3% of the time. The ironic thing about this is that people nearly always say they want more choices. Yet, the more options they have, the more paralyzed they become. Savvy restaurant owners provide fewer choices. This allows customers to feel more relaxed, prompting them to choose easily and leave more satisfied with their choices.
1762-31
There are countless examples of scientific inventions that have been generated by accident. However, often this accident has required a person with above-average knowledge in the field to interpret it. One of the better-known examples of the cooperation between chance and a researcher is the invention of penicillin. In 1928, Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming went on a vacation. As a slightly careless man, Fleming left some bacterial cultures on his desk. When he returned, he noticed mold in one of his cultures, with a bacteria-free zone around it. The mold was from the penicillium notatum species, which had killed the bacteria on the Petri dish. This was a lucky coincidence. For a person who does not have expert knowledge, the bacteria-free zone would not have had much significance, but Fleming understood the magical effect of the mold. The result was penicillin — a medication that has saved countless people on the planet.
1762-32
Honeybees have evolved what we call "swarm intelligence," with up to 50,000 workers in a single colony coming together to make democratic decisions. When a hive gets too crowded in springtime, colonies send scouts to look for a new home. If any scouts disagree on where the colony should build its next hive, they argue their case the civilized way: through a dance-off. Each scout performs a "waggle dance" for other scouts in an attempt to convince them of their spot's merit. The more enthusiastic the dance is, the happier the scout is with his spot. The remainder of the colony votes with their bodies, flying to the spot they prefer and joining in the dance until one potential hive overcomes all other dances of the neighborhood. It would be great if Congress settled their disagreements the same way.
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Confident leaders are not afraid to ask the basic questions: the questions to which you may feel embarrassed about not already knowing the answers. When you don't know something, admit it as quickly as possible and immediately take action ― ask a question. If you have forgotten who the governor is or how many hydrogen atoms are in a molecule of water, quietly ask a friend but one way or the other, quit hiding, and take action. Paradoxically, when you ask basic questions, you will more than likely be perceived by others to be smarter. And more importantly, you'll end up knowing far more over your lifetime. This approach will cause you to be more successful than you would have been had you employed the common practice of pretending to know more than you do. To make good leaders, effective teachers encourage, invite, and even force their students to ask those fundamental questions.
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1762 본문읽기 5
카테고리 없음2023. 5. 18. 13:31
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1762-19
As with memorizing anything, the simple method of repetition will be of help when remembering names. A powerful application of this principle is to repeat it in conversation. In this case you could simply say, "Tom It's nice to meet you, Tom." Saying this short phrase repeats the word twice aloud. Saying something aloud creates a more powerful memory than only thinking it. The choice to say the word, mouthing it and hearing yourself say it, makes up a series of small events that increase memorization more than if you simply repeat the word in your mind. Continuing to repeat the name throughout conversation will further cement it in your memory. Say it whenever you have the opportunity to do so naturally.
1762-20
When Lucas joined the Navy, his duty station was near Panama City Beach. One day, his friend, Julia, decided to swim out to a sand bar about 150 yards off the beach. As he watched Julia swim away, he had a sense that things might not go well for her so he decided to swim after her. The current was strong that day. She made it about seventy yards before there was trouble. Thankfully, he soon caught up with Julia who was struggling in the water. Every time he got close enough to help, she pulled him under. Lucas tried reasoning with her, but she couldn't hear him. Finally, he let her wear herself out to the point that she was so tired, she couldn't stay above water. Lucas had to let her drown to help her. When she was completely exhausted, he tried to grab her.
1762-21
How can we access the nutrients we need with less impact on the environment? The most significant component of agriculture that contributes to climate change is livestock. Globally, beef cattle and milk cattle have the most significant impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions(GHGEs), and are responsible for 41% of the world's CO2 emissions and 20% of the total global GHGEs. The atmospheric increases in GHGEs caused by the transport, land clearance, methane emissions, and grain cultivation associated with the livestock industry are the main drivers behind increases in global temperatures. In contrast to conventional livestock, insects as "minilivestock" are low-GHGE emitters, use minimal land, can be fed on food waste rather than cultivated grain, and can be farmed anywhere thus potentially also avoiding GHGEs caused by long distance transportation. If we increased insect consumption and decreased meat consumption worldwide, the global warming potential of the food system would be significantly reduced.
1762-22
Do you have trouble locating your computer screen amid the jungle of old coffee mugs and scattered papers? Or is your workspace a minimalist's dream? Whether you're neat or messy, your workspace may reveal a lot about your personality. Every office worker has a particular type of desk they keep. And a number of studies suggest that the state of your desk might affect how you work, from the idea that disorderly environments produce creativity — to the idea that too much mess can interfere with focus. Deliberately or not, we're constantly making statements about ourselves through our personal presentation of the desk. One of the reasons physical spaces, including our office desks, can be so revealing about us is that they're essentially the crystallization of a lot of behavior over time.
1762-23
Numbers were invented to describe precise amounts: three teeth, seven days, twelve goats. When quantities are large, however, we do not use numbers in a precise way. We approximate using a 'round number' as a place mark. It is easier and more convenient. When we say, for example, that there were a hundred people at the market, we don't mean that there were exactly one hundred people there. And when we say that the universe is 13_7 billion years old, we don't mean exactly 13,700,000,000; we mean give or take a few hundred million years. Big numbers are understood approximately, small ones precisely, and these two systems interact uneasily. It is clear nonsense to say that next year the universe will be '13_7 billion and one' years old. It will remain 13_7 billion years old for the rest of our lives.
As with memorizing anything, the simple method of repetition will be of help when remembering names. A powerful application of this principle is to repeat it in conversation. In this case you could simply say, "Tom It's nice to meet you, Tom." Saying this short phrase repeats the word twice aloud. Saying something aloud creates a more powerful memory than only thinking it. The choice to say the word, mouthing it and hearing yourself say it, makes up a series of small events that increase memorization more than if you simply repeat the word in your mind. Continuing to repeat the name throughout conversation will further cement it in your memory. Say it whenever you have the opportunity to do so naturally.
1762-20
When Lucas joined the Navy, his duty station was near Panama City Beach. One day, his friend, Julia, decided to swim out to a sand bar about 150 yards off the beach. As he watched Julia swim away, he had a sense that things might not go well for her so he decided to swim after her. The current was strong that day. She made it about seventy yards before there was trouble. Thankfully, he soon caught up with Julia who was struggling in the water. Every time he got close enough to help, she pulled him under. Lucas tried reasoning with her, but she couldn't hear him. Finally, he let her wear herself out to the point that she was so tired, she couldn't stay above water. Lucas had to let her drown to help her. When she was completely exhausted, he tried to grab her.
1762-21
How can we access the nutrients we need with less impact on the environment? The most significant component of agriculture that contributes to climate change is livestock. Globally, beef cattle and milk cattle have the most significant impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions(GHGEs), and are responsible for 41% of the world's CO2 emissions and 20% of the total global GHGEs. The atmospheric increases in GHGEs caused by the transport, land clearance, methane emissions, and grain cultivation associated with the livestock industry are the main drivers behind increases in global temperatures. In contrast to conventional livestock, insects as "minilivestock" are low-GHGE emitters, use minimal land, can be fed on food waste rather than cultivated grain, and can be farmed anywhere thus potentially also avoiding GHGEs caused by long distance transportation. If we increased insect consumption and decreased meat consumption worldwide, the global warming potential of the food system would be significantly reduced.
1762-22
Do you have trouble locating your computer screen amid the jungle of old coffee mugs and scattered papers? Or is your workspace a minimalist's dream? Whether you're neat or messy, your workspace may reveal a lot about your personality. Every office worker has a particular type of desk they keep. And a number of studies suggest that the state of your desk might affect how you work, from the idea that disorderly environments produce creativity — to the idea that too much mess can interfere with focus. Deliberately or not, we're constantly making statements about ourselves through our personal presentation of the desk. One of the reasons physical spaces, including our office desks, can be so revealing about us is that they're essentially the crystallization of a lot of behavior over time.
1762-23
Numbers were invented to describe precise amounts: three teeth, seven days, twelve goats. When quantities are large, however, we do not use numbers in a precise way. We approximate using a 'round number' as a place mark. It is easier and more convenient. When we say, for example, that there were a hundred people at the market, we don't mean that there were exactly one hundred people there. And when we say that the universe is 13_7 billion years old, we don't mean exactly 13,700,000,000; we mean give or take a few hundred million years. Big numbers are understood approximately, small ones precisely, and these two systems interact uneasily. It is clear nonsense to say that next year the universe will be '13_7 billion and one' years old. It will remain 13_7 billion years old for the rest of our lives.
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