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Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself？ You are so busy with work and school and there is little time left to do something that you enjoy. Maybe the followings can help you to find ways to slow down and enjoy your life.

Evenings with Yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do something else， just tell them your plans. Use the time for gardening， reading or doing exercise.

Monthly Treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. Maybe you can go to see a movie， have a haircut， play golf or whatever treat youre always thinking about but rarely get to.

Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports， theater， concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen！

Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and study： singing group， book club， biking/walking/running/etc. clubs， ski club， etc. What are you interested in？ Look up a club in your area today and join！ If you cant find a club， consider starting one by yourself！

Exercise. For busy people it can be difficult to make time for this. All you have to do is to decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step. Take that first step tomorrow. Walk for 20 minutes in the morning. Then build on that success daily.

1. Why do people have little time for relaxation？

A. They are kind of tired of life.

B. They want to achieve success in life.

C. They are busy with their jobs and study.

D. They find it difficult to make their dreams come true.

2. How many ways can help you relax according to the text？

A. Three. B. Four.

C. Five. D. Six.

3. What is the most important to a busy man if he wants to do exercise？

A. Just doing it soon.

B. Joining a health club.

C. Making a long-term plan.

D. Buying some sports equipment.

4. What is the best title for the text？

A. How to Keep Fit

B. Do More Exercise

C. Find Time for Yourself

D. Spend Time with Your Friends

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Do you love holidays but hate the increasing weight that follows？ You are not alone.

Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people， however， are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.

With proper planning， though， it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.

Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast （宴會(huì)）， have a small， low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited when facing delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate； a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.

Choose lean meat （瘦肉）. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.

If you have a sweet tooth， try mints （薄荷） and fruits. They dont have as much fat content as cream and chocolate.

Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess （過多的） calories.

5. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ___ .

A. bring about weight problems

B. make you miss delicious foods

C. bring you much trouble in your life

D. make you worried about your foods

6. What is the authors advice on enjoying your holidays？

A. Not to eat the food in high fat.

B. Not to accept invitations to feasts.

C. To turn away from delicious foods.

D. To drink much water and have vegetables only.

7. Why do many people get fatter after the holidays？

A. They enjoy delicious foods.

B. They go to too many feasts.

C. They cant control themselves while eating.

D. They cant help turning away from the foods.

8. Excess calories can be found in your body in the form of ___ .

A. cream B. fat

C. energy D. water