1 I find it hard to control my bad moods. I have them a lot. I try but I can't seem to cheer myself up. Do you have any advice?
1 我感觉很难恐控制自己的坏情绪。我努力了,但是似乎无法让自己提起精神。你有什么建议吗?
2 I always get nervous before tests. I study hard, but when the test starts, I forget everything. I feel so stupid. What can I do?
2 我考试前总是很紧张。我学习很用功,但是考试一开始我就忘了所有事情。我觉得自己很笨。我该做什么呢?
3 How can I stop being so shy? I want to make friends, be popular and talk to people easily, but I'm not sure how.
3 我如何才能不这么害羞呢?我想交朋友,想受欢迎,想跟人们轻松交谈,但是我不知道该怎么做。
4 I'm so upset! I have so much school work to do all the time, and I don't know how to manage it all. What should I do?
4 我好沮丧!我总是有那么多的作业要做,我不知道要怎么把它们都完成。我应该做什么?
a Most people are shy from time to time, so you're not alone. If you meet new people, ask them about their interests and their everyday life. It's a great way to break the ice and turn strangers into friends. Start making friendly conversations today. You won't develop your social skills unless you try.
a 大多数人偶尔也会害羞,所以你不是一个特例。如果你遇见了初次见面的人,问问他们的兴趣和他们的日常生活。这是消除紧张气氛,使陌生人成为朋友很好的方式。今天开始就展开友好的对话吧。你只有努力了才会发培养你的社会技巧。
b Trust yourself. If you study hard every day, you'll achieve your goals. When you're taking your exam, pay attention to your answers and don't think about your grades. If you worry too much, it won't help you produce good results.
b 相信自己。如果你每天都用功学习,你将会实现你的目标。考试的时候,注意你的回答,不要考虑分数。如果你担心太多的话,对你的好分数不会有帮助。
c It's common to be in low spirits sometimes, but it's unhealthy to often have bad moods. If you feel yourself getting angry, take ten deep breaths. It'll help you cool down. If you're feeling upset, try talking about your problems with somebody you trust.
c 有时候情绪低落是很常见的事情,但是经常有坏情绪是不健康的。如果你觉得自己要生气了,深呼吸十次。它能帮你冷静下来。如果你觉得不开心,试试跟你信任的人谈谈你的问题。
d You won't improve your situation unless you relax. Speak to your parents and your teacher and explain the problem. Then make a plan. You'll succeed if you do one thing at a time and stick to your plan.
d 你只有放轻松了才会改善你的现状。与你的父母和老师谈一谈,解释这个问题。然后制定一个计划。如果你一次只做一件事并且坚持你的计划,你就能取得成功。