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Seth: Claudia! ①Wait up! ②I’ve been meaning to ask you something.
Claudia: Hey Seth, what’s up?
Seth: Umm…his is ③kinda 1)awkward but you just seem like the right person to ask.
Claudia: Go ahead.
Seth: Well, I know we usually score about the same on our exams and I was wondering how you manage to stay so cheery?
Claudia: What do you mean?
Seth: I know that neither of us is at the top of our class and, for me at least, it can really ④get me down. I’m just wondering how you deal with it.
Claudia: That’s easy. I just keep a positive attitude.
Seth: Yeah, but how? I mean my parents give me so much pressure to excel. Our family isn’t that well off and they’re really ⑤counting on me to make something of myself. It sometimes feels like I’ve got the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Claudia: Is it really that rough? Remember that’s there’s always somebody ⑥worse off than you.
Seth: Yeah, I know, but that knowledge doesn’t really help me to be any happier.
Claudia: You just gotta be confident is all. Let the bad 2)stuff 3)slide, like water off a ducks back.
Seth: Haha. Well how do you let it slide?
Claudia: Me personally? I vent my 4)frustrations by drawing. It helps others I know to just talk to someone, their friends or their family. Some people write in a blog. In extreme cases you might wanna see a
5)psychiatrist, but that’s probably as a last resort.
Seth: SoI like sports. And when I’m playing them I feel, you know, peaceful; more at ease. I forget about all my troubles. Is that what you’re talking about?
Claudia: Exactly. Playing sports is another way to let off steam. Some people like to go shopping. Basically anything you can do to make yourself feel better, without hurting yourself or others, is a good way to deal with any stressful situation.
Seth: Thanks, Claudia. I’m glad we had this talk.
Claudia: Anytime. ⑦Take it easy!
Seth: Claudia! 等等！我一直有些事想问问你。
Claudia: 嘿，Seth，什么事？
Seth: 嗯，这事有点难开口，不过除了你我想不到还能问谁好。
Claudia: 尽管说吧。
Seth: 嗯，我知道我们的考试成绩一直都差不多，而我很想知道你是怎样保持轻松愉快的心情的。
Claudia: 你想说什么？
Seth: 我知道你和我都不是班里的尖子生，这至少让我感觉很失落。我只是想知道你是如何面对这个问题的。
Claudia: 那很简单啊。我只是保持积极乐观的态度而已。
Seth: 没错，但是要怎么做到呢？我想说，我父母给了我很多压力要我成为优秀的人。我的家庭不是很富裕，所以他们真的指望我能靠自己做出点成绩来。有时候这让我觉得整个世界的担子都压在了我肩上。
Claudia: 真有那么严重吗？要记住，这世界上总有人过得比你更糟糕的。
Seth: 是的，我知道，但即使知道那样也不能真的让我变得更开心。
Claudia: 其实你需要的就是自信。让那些不好的感觉流走，就像水过鸭背那样。
Seth: 哈哈。那你是怎么让它们流走的？
Claudia: 我自己吗？我会以画画来发泄不满。我知道有些人可以通过与人聊天来宣泄，例如和他们的朋友或家人聊天。而有些人会写博客。在某些极端的情况下，有的人可能需要去看心理医生，但那一般都是最后的选择。
Seth: 噢…… 我喜欢运动。我感觉在做运动的时候，你知道吗，心里很平和；更放松。我会忘记所有的烦恼。这是不是就是你所指的呢？
Claudia: 正是。运动也是一种释放自我的方法。有的人则喜欢购物。基本上，做些能让自己感觉良好的事情，只要不会伤害到自己和他人的，都是不错的减压办法。
Seth: 谢谢，Claudia。很高兴和你聊天。
Claudia: 随时乐意。放松一点。
Smart Sentences
①Wait up等等
如果你让某人wait up，就是让此人慢下来，或停下来等等（to go more slowly or to stop and wait for you），是让此人停下或减慢正在做的事，而不是正准备做的事。这是美国非正式场合的口语用语。例：I was running behind Bob shouting, “Bob, Bob, wait up.”
②I’ve been meaning to我一直想
一个人mean to do sth.，就是说此人打算或者计划做此事，主要是强调做此事并非临时想起，而是早有打算，但有时也只是一种口头语，并不一定有什么实际意思。例：I’ve been meaning to see that movie.
③kinda有点儿，有几分
这是口语的省略表达，或者说是一种已经被接受的偷懒做法。kinda= kind of，类似的表达还有不少，如：gotta = got to， wanna = want to等。例：The movie is kinda boring.
④get sb. down使某人不快乐、沮丧
这个短语中的down与我们经常见到的副词“向下，降下”不同，这里是形容词，指“不开心的，沮丧的”。该词组是口语中的非正式用法，指“使某人不快乐、沮丧”（make sb. unhappy, cause low spirits）。它的主语可以是人，也可以是事。例：Low grades are getting Helen down.
⑤counting on依靠，指望
该词组指期待某事的发生，并把它作为计划的一部分；或者指对某人的信赖，因为知道此人可以给你支持。词组后可跟人，也可跟事，亦可作count upon。它是depend on或rely on的近义词组。例: You can’t count on the weather being fine tomorrow.
⑥worse off 更加糟糕
off在作副词时，与其它某些副词一起，如badly、worse、well、better、comfortably等，组成形容词性词组badly off、worse off、well off、better off、comfortably off等。这是习惯用法，off并没有实际意义，通常起一个强调性作用。例：
You’ll be better off taking the subway.
⑦Take it easy放松一些
这里的it 并没有特指，只是泛指生活，take it easy是指不要太拼命，要放松，（take things easy裷elax and not to do very much at all）。这是非正式的口语用法。例：
－I have a lot to do this week as I need to meet the deadline.
－Hey, take it easy. Remember to take a break now and then.
Talk about it
① How do you stay cheery?
② Do you have any suggestions for dealing with any stressful situations?
③ Is there anyone counting on you? For what?
④ What gets you down? How do you deal with it?
Know More
Healthful Eating Habits
Many people stay healthy because they follow healthy eating habits.Let me tell you a few healthy eating habits.
1) You should reduce your dietary fat intake by not eating as much red meat, butter, cheese, and whole fat dairy products.Also, you can change recipes by replacing an ingredient with something else.
2) You need to keep your portion size reasonable. Include vegetables and salad with a small piece of meat; by doing this, the meal won’t seem as small.
3) You need to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables give you vitamins and minerals.
4) Other habits include: drinking more water, eating healthy, moderate exercise, and fewer beers.
Tips for Good Mental Health
1) Take care of yourself.
Get plenty of rest, eat right, exercise and see a doctor regularly. Keep your mind active and exercised through learning new things, reading and interacting with others regularly.
2) Practice stress management strategies.
Identify what soothes and comforts you. Learn relaxation techniques and interact with supportive friends and family members.
3) Nurture your soul.
Take time for spiritual practice, prayerful reflection, meditation or serene solitude. This can offer you ways to cope with life’s challenges. It is important to learn how to forget the hurts, to forgive the wrongs and to let go of elements of your past.
4) Participate in a regular activity that is fun, relaxing or creative.
Take time to play, laugh and participate in creative activities. These can enhance your ability to enjoy life and maintain a playful attitude.
Claudia: Hey Seth, what’s up?
Seth: Umm…his is ③kinda 1)awkward but you just seem like the right person to ask.
Claudia: Go ahead.
Seth: Well, I know we usually score about the same on our exams and I was wondering how you manage to stay so cheery?
Claudia: What do you mean?
Seth: I know that neither of us is at the top of our class and, for me at least, it can really ④get me down. I’m just wondering how you deal with it.
Claudia: That’s easy. I just keep a positive attitude.
Seth: Yeah, but how? I mean my parents give me so much pressure to excel. Our family isn’t that well off and they’re really ⑤counting on me to make something of myself. It sometimes feels like I’ve got the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Claudia: Is it really that rough? Remember that’s there’s always somebody ⑥worse off than you.
Seth: Yeah, I know, but that knowledge doesn’t really help me to be any happier.
Claudia: You just gotta be confident is all. Let the bad 2)stuff 3)slide, like water off a ducks back.
Seth: Haha. Well how do you let it slide?
Claudia: Me personally? I vent my 4)frustrations by drawing. It helps others I know to just talk to someone, their friends or their family. Some people write in a blog. In extreme cases you might wanna see a
5)psychiatrist, but that’s probably as a last resort.
Seth: SoI like sports. And when I’m playing them I feel, you know, peaceful; more at ease. I forget about all my troubles. Is that what you’re talking about?
Claudia: Exactly. Playing sports is another way to let off steam. Some people like to go shopping. Basically anything you can do to make yourself feel better, without hurting yourself or others, is a good way to deal with any stressful situation.
Seth: Thanks, Claudia. I’m glad we had this talk.
Claudia: Anytime. ⑦Take it easy!
Seth: Claudia! 等等！我一直有些事想问问你。
Claudia: 嘿，Seth，什么事？
Seth: 嗯，这事有点难开口，不过除了你我想不到还能问谁好。
Claudia: 尽管说吧。
Seth: 嗯，我知道我们的考试成绩一直都差不多，而我很想知道你是怎样保持轻松愉快的心情的。
Claudia: 你想说什么？
Seth: 我知道你和我都不是班里的尖子生，这至少让我感觉很失落。我只是想知道你是如何面对这个问题的。
Claudia: 那很简单啊。我只是保持积极乐观的态度而已。
Seth: 没错，但是要怎么做到呢？我想说，我父母给了我很多压力要我成为优秀的人。我的家庭不是很富裕，所以他们真的指望我能靠自己做出点成绩来。有时候这让我觉得整个世界的担子都压在了我肩上。
Claudia: 真有那么严重吗？要记住，这世界上总有人过得比你更糟糕的。
Seth: 是的，我知道，但即使知道那样也不能真的让我变得更开心。
Claudia: 其实你需要的就是自信。让那些不好的感觉流走，就像水过鸭背那样。
Seth: 哈哈。那你是怎么让它们流走的？
Claudia: 我自己吗？我会以画画来发泄不满。我知道有些人可以通过与人聊天来宣泄，例如和他们的朋友或家人聊天。而有些人会写博客。在某些极端的情况下，有的人可能需要去看心理医生，但那一般都是最后的选择。
Seth: 噢…… 我喜欢运动。我感觉在做运动的时候，你知道吗，心里很平和；更放松。我会忘记所有的烦恼。这是不是就是你所指的呢？
Claudia: 正是。运动也是一种释放自我的方法。有的人则喜欢购物。基本上，做些能让自己感觉良好的事情，只要不会伤害到自己和他人的，都是不错的减压办法。
Seth: 谢谢，Claudia。很高兴和你聊天。
Claudia: 随时乐意。放松一点。
Smart Sentences
①Wait up等等
如果你让某人wait up，就是让此人慢下来，或停下来等等（to go more slowly or to stop and wait for you），是让此人停下或减慢正在做的事，而不是正准备做的事。这是美国非正式场合的口语用语。例：I was running behind Bob shouting, “Bob, Bob, wait up.”
②I’ve been meaning to我一直想
一个人mean to do sth.，就是说此人打算或者计划做此事，主要是强调做此事并非临时想起，而是早有打算，但有时也只是一种口头语，并不一定有什么实际意思。例：I’ve been meaning to see that movie.
③kinda有点儿，有几分
这是口语的省略表达，或者说是一种已经被接受的偷懒做法。kinda= kind of，类似的表达还有不少，如：gotta = got to， wanna = want to等。例：The movie is kinda boring.
④get sb. down使某人不快乐、沮丧
这个短语中的down与我们经常见到的副词“向下，降下”不同，这里是形容词，指“不开心的，沮丧的”。该词组是口语中的非正式用法，指“使某人不快乐、沮丧”（make sb. unhappy, cause low spirits）。它的主语可以是人，也可以是事。例：Low grades are getting Helen down.
⑤counting on依靠，指望
该词组指期待某事的发生，并把它作为计划的一部分；或者指对某人的信赖，因为知道此人可以给你支持。词组后可跟人，也可跟事，亦可作count upon。它是depend on或rely on的近义词组。例: You can’t count on the weather being fine tomorrow.
⑥worse off 更加糟糕
off在作副词时，与其它某些副词一起，如badly、worse、well、better、comfortably等，组成形容词性词组badly off、worse off、well off、better off、comfortably off等。这是习惯用法，off并没有实际意义，通常起一个强调性作用。例：
You’ll be better off taking the subway.
⑦Take it easy放松一些
这里的it 并没有特指，只是泛指生活，take it easy是指不要太拼命，要放松，（take things easy裷elax and not to do very much at all）。这是非正式的口语用法。例：
－I have a lot to do this week as I need to meet the deadline.
－Hey, take it easy. Remember to take a break now and then.
Talk about it
① How do you stay cheery?
② Do you have any suggestions for dealing with any stressful situations?
③ Is there anyone counting on you? For what?
④ What gets you down? How do you deal with it?
Know More
Healthful Eating Habits
Many people stay healthy because they follow healthy eating habits.Let me tell you a few healthy eating habits.
1) You should reduce your dietary fat intake by not eating as much red meat, butter, cheese, and whole fat dairy products.Also, you can change recipes by replacing an ingredient with something else.
2) You need to keep your portion size reasonable. Include vegetables and salad with a small piece of meat; by doing this, the meal won’t seem as small.
3) You need to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables give you vitamins and minerals.
4) Other habits include: drinking more water, eating healthy, moderate exercise, and fewer beers.
Tips for Good Mental Health
1) Take care of yourself.
Get plenty of rest, eat right, exercise and see a doctor regularly. Keep your mind active and exercised through learning new things, reading and interacting with others regularly.
2) Practice stress management strategies.
Identify what soothes and comforts you. Learn relaxation techniques and interact with supportive friends and family members.
3) Nurture your soul.
Take time for spiritual practice, prayerful reflection, meditation or serene solitude. This can offer you ways to cope with life’s challenges. It is important to learn how to forget the hurts, to forgive the wrongs and to let go of elements of your past.
4) Participate in a regular activity that is fun, relaxing or creative.
Take time to play, laugh and participate in creative activities. These can enhance your ability to enjoy life and maintain a playful attitude.