Start by making a circle in the middle of your piece of paper so you have room to add features on each side. Choose the right or left side of the circle to put the snout depending on what direction you want the dragon to face. Start the rectangle halfway down from the top of the circle and connect the bottom edge to the lowest point of the circle.  You can choose to make the dragon’s snout thicker if you want. When you’re finished, your dragon head will be in profile view. Sketch your lines lightly at first so you can easily erase them later on. Otherwise, you’ll leave marks on the paper that you can’t get rid of. Start a line at the point where the bottom of the snout touches the circle. Curve the line slightly down so it looks like it extends off of the page. Draw the top of the neck coming from the top side of the circle so it’s parallel with the first line you drew.  While you don’t have to draw the neck for your dragon, it adds to the illusion that the head is connected to a body. Chinese dragons have long, snake-like bodies, so the neck will stay the same thickness the entire time. Start the line for the mouth so it’s a third of the way up from the bottom of the rectangle. Make a slightly curved horizontal line that ends near the middle of the dragon’s head. Draw small triangles coming out from the top or bottom of the line to give the dragon sharp teeth.  Give your dragon a smile if you want it to look happy or a frown if you want it to appear more fierce. Only add a few teeth to the mouth so the drawing doesn’t look messy. Place the eye for your dragon inside the circle so it’s next to where the top of the snout connects to the head. Make a circle or a horizontal oval for the eye so there’s a small gap between it and the top of the head. Add an angled line above the eye to give your dragon an angry brow.  The dragon’s pupil can be round like a human, or you can make it look like a slit, similar to a snake or cat. Don’t make the eye too large or else the dragon will look unnatural and you won’t have...

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Make a circle with a rounded rectangle for the dragon’s head and snout. Sketch in the dragon’s neck coming out from the other side of the head. Draw a horizontal line and triangles to give your dragon a mouth and teeth. Add a circle or oval above the mouth for your dragon’s eye. Draw antlers or horns on top of your dragon’s head. Sketch in ears underneath the antlers. Give your dragon a beard and mane. Erase the guide lines that aren’t a part of your dragon’s head. Add nostrils and whiskers to the snout. Finished.


Start by making a large circle near the middle of your paper, using a compass if you want to get it perfectly round. Then draw another circle that's about two-thirds of the size of the first one to the left of it so there's a small gap between them. The larger circle will become the chest and shoulders of your dragon and the smaller one will be for the hips.  Don't overlap the circles or else your dragon's body will look too short. Your dragon will look longer if you put the second circle further away from the first one. Be careful not to draw the circles too large or else the rest of your dragon won't fit on the page. Make a circle that's about one-third of the size of the front of the body, and place it above the largest circle so there's a large gap between them. Where you draw the circle will determine how long your dragon's neck will be. Add a small rounded trapezoid to the right side of the circle to give your dragon a snout.  Use a compass to draw the circle if you want it to look perfectly round. Otherwise, it's okay to draw it freehand. Draw with light pencil lines so you can erase and reposition the head if you don't like where you drew it the first time. Start from the bottom of the head and draw a curved line that connects to the far right side of the large circle. Then make another S-shaped line from the top of the head so it intersects the top of the large circle to complete the neck. Add a curved line from the top of the large circle to the top of the circle on the left. Make the dragon's stomach with another curved line that connects the bottom of the large circle to the bottom of the circle on the left. Avoid using straight lines when you connect the circles since it will make the dragon look unnatural. Start near the center of the largest circle and draw a straight line angled backward so it extends past the bottom of the circle. Then add a small dot to the end of the line for the ankle joint before drawing another straight line angled forward that's about one-fourth of the length of the...

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Make a large and small circle next to one another for the front and back of the body. Draw a smaller circle with a rounded trapezoid to make the dragon's head. Sketch curved lines connecting the head and body circles. Put in lines for the legs so you know what shape to make them. Sketch out rounded tube shapes around the lines you drew for the legs to bulk them up. Add a curved tail coming out from the back of the body. Sketch out curved lines for the shape of the dragon's wings. Add the webbing to the wings to connect them to the body. Give your dragon features and horns on its head. Erase any lines you made that aren't a part of your dragon. Add scales if you want to make your dragon look realistic. Finished.


Start by making a list of the belief that you have about yourself, and consider how each one of these beliefs was formed. Then, work on identifying behaviors that come from those beliefs and work on refuting them. For example, if your dad has told you repeatedly that you’re not smart, then you may have accepted this. This belief may have affected your grades. You can refute this belief by asking for additional help with subjects that have been challenging for you and by improving in these areas, you can show yourself that you are smart. Unloading your thoughts and feelings onto a sheet of paper can be cathartic, giving you an outlet for pent-up emotions. Deal with any unresolved feelings about your father by writing a letter.  Write out everything that you have ever wanted to say to him in as much detail as possible. After you’ve finished writing, read the letter aloud to yourself as if you were sharing it with him. Then, destroy the letter by burning it or tearing it to shreds. This exercise is designed to help you heal, so delivering the letter is not required. However, if you’d like to send it, go for it. There are many negative effects of having a father who is physically or psychologically absent, such as poor future relationships and mental health problems. Counter these effects by nurturing yourself with regular self-care. Self-care can be anything that helps you feel nurtured. Try watching your favorite movies or TV shows, going for a quiet walk in nature, or massaging away the tension in your shoulders. Feeling unloved or alienated by your father can result in self-hatred and  low self-esteem. To counter these emotional problems, make an effort to highlight your personal strengths. Doing so can help you feel more self-confident despite lacking needed support from your dad.  Sit down and make a list of all the things you’re good at. If you have trouble coming up with strengths, ask a close friend to help you. Post your list on your mirror so that it’s always visible. Add to it when you discover more...

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Identify the things that have hurt you. Write a letter, but don’t deliver it. Start a  self-care practice. Learn to  identify your strengths. Confide in a friend you trust. Talk to someone in authority.


Start by making a panade by mixing your breadcrumbs and yogurt. If you don’t have plain Greek yogurt, you can substitute it with 1/3 cup (80 mL) of milk or stock.  If you’re using white bread instead of store-bought breadcrumbs, tear up the slices and pulse the pieces in a food processor until you’ve formed coarse breadcrumbs. You can also toast the bread before tearing and pulsing it. A panade will make your patties super juicy, but you can skip this step if you want to cut some calories. Flavor the panade by mixing in the shallot or onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground mustard, and cayenne.  The flavorings aren’t set in stone, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your tastes. For instance, you could leave out the chili powder and cayenne if you can’t stand heat. You could also try adding 2 or 3 tablespoons of ranch dressing instead of the Worcestershire and soy sauces. Mixing your ingredients by hand is better than using a spoon. If you use your hands, you can gently combine the ingredients evenly without over-mixing them, which can make your burgers tough. Don’t use too much pressure, and stop mixing when the panade and meat are evenly blended. Remember to wash your hands with soap and hot water for 30 seconds after handling raw turkey. Divide your mixture into 4 evenly sized portions. Form them into 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick patties, then place them on a large plate or baking sheet. Make a dimple in each patty by lightly pressing your thumb into the center. The dimple will help prevent the centers from bulging when they cook. Cover the plate or baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the patties for at least an hour so they’ll hold their shape better. If you have guests coming over, you can mix and form the patties in advance, then cook them when it’s time to eat.

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Combine the breadcrumbs and Greek yogurt. Add your flavorings. Mix in the ground turkey by hand. Form your patties. Chill the patties in the fridge for an hour.


Start by making a slipknot. To make a slipknot, loop the yarn around your index finger two times. Then, pull the first loop over the second loop to make a slipknot and slide the knot onto your crochet hook. Then, chain two stitches. Make six single crochet stitches in the second stitch from the hook, which should also be the first chain stitch you created.  To single crochet, insert the hook through the stitch and loop the yarn over the hook. Then, pull the yarn through the first loop on the hook and yarn over again. Then, pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. When done, you should have your first round. This round has six stitches in it. Complete your second round by working two single crochets into each single crochet stitch from the previous round. Your second full round should have a total of 12 stitches. For your third round, make two single crochets into the first stitch of your previous round, then one single crochet in the second stitch of the previous round. Alternate between one and two single crochets into each stitch all the way around, using every stitch from the previous round.  You should make a total of 18 stitches in this round. This will be your last round of increases. For rounds four through six, single crochet once into each stitch of the corresponding previous round.  For round four, stitch into round three; for round five, stitch into round four; for round six, stitch into round five. Each round should have 18 stitches in it. Make a single crochet decrease across the first two stitches of your previous round. Afterward, work one single stitch into the stitch that follows. Repeat this all the way around.  To do a single crochet decrease, start by inserting the hook through the next stitch in your round and yarn over. Then, pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook and insert the yarn into the next stitch in your round and yarn over again. Pull the yarn through the first stitch again and then yarn over one more time. Pull the yarn through the remaining three stitches...

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Make a slip knot and chain two stitches. Work in six single crochets. Make two single crochets in each previous stitch. Alternate between two and one single crochets. Complete three rounds of single crochets. Single crochet decrease during the next round. Stuff the ball. Decrease again. Do another decrease for the ninth and final round. Fasten off the end.


Start by making bullet points to cover the main things you want to say. Include the phrases you plan to use to introduce yourself, some information about your experience, and the type of position you’re seeking. If you need to write a script, use words and expressions that reflect the way you really speak so you’ll sound natural.  Introduce yourself. Use your full name. For example: “Good morning, Ms. Smith. My name is John Doe.” Discuss your accomplishments if they’re pertinent to your inquiry. For example: “I am an experienced web designer and IT specialist with ten years experience, looking for new challenges.” Say why you’re calling. For example: “I would appreciate a minute of your time to ask about vacancies in your IT department.” In preparation for the call, list the questions you have about the company. For example, you might ask about the types of positions that are available in your field and the best ways to follow up with an application. Inquire about other information that the company might need from you.  Also think of questions you think you might be asked and prepare your answers for those questions. For example, you may be asked why you’re applying with them, where you heard about the company, when you’d be available to interview or start work, and what salary range you’re looking for. Sit down in a quiet place with your script and list of questions and practice making the call. Try different ways to phrase things so that what you’re saying sounds natural. Time yourself to see how long it takes and try to keep your main points under a minute.  Practice speaking clearly. Also practice smiling when you speak. This will help you sound more confident. Record yourself and listen to how you sound. Fix anything you don’t like about how you sound, like saying “um” a lot or speaking too quickly or in a monotone.

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Write down what you want to say. List your questions. Practice for the call.


Start by opening the Spotify app, which can be found either on your home screen or in your app drawer. The “Your Library” tab is on the right side of the navigation bar and has an icon that looks like albums on a shelf. Tap on this icon. The “Your Library” section has a number of options at the top, but scroll down to find the “Recently Played” section. This section displays artists, albums, and playlists you've recently listened to. Find something you want to keep private and select the three vertical dots located to the right of it. A menu will pop up with a variety of options. Scroll down to find the “Hide” option and select it. After doing this, the music in question will now be hid from your “Recently Played” section.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Open the Spotify app. Tap on the Your Library tab in the bottom navigation. Scroll down to the Recently Played section. Tap the three vertical dots ⁝ next to something you want to hide. Tap the Hide option.


Start by painting it a deep gray-blue. Here’s a color chip you can use as a reference.  The BBC approved Tardis blue is actually Pantone 2955C. Be sure to mask off the windows, unless you want them blue too! When the paint has dried, add a door handle.  You can also add a magnetic latch to secure the door, or a stop on base and roof so that it can’t be pulled outward. Finish the inside. Gold paint would be a good choice. Add a panel across the top that says Police Public Call Box on the outside edges of the ceiling. It is white lettering on a black background. The panel on the front of the TARDIS reads as follows: Safe travels!

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Add personal touches, Now that you are done, you will want to personalize it. Add a handle. Add signage. You are now the proud owner of a TARDIS.


Start by placing your arms straight above your head, keeping your biceps snug against your ears. Tuck your chin toward your chest slightly, but not to the point that it feels uncomfortable. Keep your hands on top of one another, not clasped together. Bend 1 knee on the ground with your foot flexed and bring the other knee towards your chest, with your foot flat on the ground. This stance is important for the kneeling dive lesson. The arm positioning will be key later for the standing dive lesson. Once you have demonstrated the stance, you can then get the learner to practice it on their own. Make sure they keep their biceps snug against their ears and that they are in a kneeling position on the ground, with their arms above their head. Instruct the learner to lean forward on their front leg and push off their back leg, leading with their fingers. Have them do this a few times so they get comfortable with the motion of moving forward, as they would in a dive. Check that the learner is comfortable with the stance on land first before moving to dive lessons by the water and in the water. Students who are scared are more likely to jump in the wrong way and hurt themselves. Don't let your students dive scared. Instead, reassure your student that diving is fun and safe. Offer smiles and encouraging words.  Promise your student that you will be on hand to guide them every step of the way and provide support when they dive into the water. If you are teaching a child, make sure you explain the water is soft, not hard, and that they will not sustain any injuries when they land in the water. Confirm the learner can swim underwater on their own. If the learner does not know how to swim or has never been underwater before, you will need to teach them these skills first before they can learn to dive.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Demonstrate the proper diving stance to the learner on land. Have the learner practice the stance a few times. Calm a nervous student.


Start by providing a step stool or step ladder for your child, that way he or she can safely and securely reach the dishes in the sink. Also, all sharp and fragile objects should be removed to prevent any possible accidents. Finally, you may also want to line the sink and floor with towels to collect any spills that may happen. These steps will help ensure that your child is safe while washing the dishes.  A step stool or step ladder can be purchased online, in hardware stores, or in children's department stores. Once on the stool, your child's mid-section should be level with the sink. The stool should be safe and secure. You might consider washing the knives and fragile dishes in front of your child, explaining how you are washing them and that soon it will be their turn to wash. Be sure to place them out of your child's reach once they are cleaned and dried. Any towel will work to absorb spills, but be sure to have plenty on hand in case of accidents. This will remove excess food to allow easier cleaning later. Explain to your child that larger pieces of food will block the drain of the sink or dishwasher, so this food must be discarded before you can begin cleaning with soap and a sponge. There are several ways you may want to discard left over food, including in the trash, the garbage disposal, and by compost.   If you are putting left over food in the trash, use a fork or knife to push the food off the plate into the trash. Be sure to show your child what you are doing and allow him or her to scape his or her plate. If you have a garbage disposal, show your child how to put leftover food in it safely. Instruct them as to what can and cannot be put into the garbage disposal, and that cold water should be running at all times when the garage disposal is running.   If you compost, teach your child the food that can be used for composting and those that cannot. That which can be used should be saved, and that which cannot should be discarded. You'll need warm water, dish soap, two sponges and two towels....

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Build a safe work zone around the sink and/or dishwasher. Begin by scraping the plates. Prepare the necessary tools for washing the dishes.


Start by pulling your monthly bank statement to identify the recurring bills each month. Write down the name of the bill, the amount, and the date it's due (not the date the payment cleared your bank account, which may be different). You might also include a column to write down how the bill is paid (auto-draft or paid manually).  A spreadsheet can help you keep this information organized, but you can also write it out by hand if you want. If the amount of a bill varies from month to month, write down a budgeted amount. For example, if your electricity bill varies between $70 and $120 a month, you might budget $120. That way you know you'll never be short, and you might have some leftover. You can either buy a calendar you like or create a blank monthly calendar on the computer. Most word processing or spreadsheet apps have a calendar template you can use. Then type or write the name and amount of the bill on the day it is due.  You can use different colored inks to signify how a bill is paid. For example, you might use blue ink for bills that are auto-drafted and red ink for bills that you have to pay manually on the due date. If you're creating your calendar on the computer, you can use text formatting to indicate whether the amount of the bill is an exact amount or a budgeted estimate. For example, you might use regular font for exact amounts and italicized font for a budgeted estimate. After you've put all your bills on your calendar, add your income on the days that you get paid. If your pay varies from paycheck to paycheck, use a budgeted estimate on the lower end of the range.  For example, if you get paid weekly and your pay ranges from $500 to $700 a week, you might include the $500 amount on your calendar. If you've decided to use different colored inks, green is typically the best color to use for income. This is the color used most often on banking and budgeting apps for income and indicates a deposit of money. If you're contributing to an investment account or saving up for a specific reason, add...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Make a list of all the bills you pay each month. Put the due dates for each of your bills on a calendar. Include your income on your calendar. Add investment contributions or savings goals. Use your calendar to create a monthly budget.


Start by reading over the main text with a pen or highlighter. Underline or highlight any terms that may be unfamiliar to the average reader. You may underline technical or academic terms that may need to be further explained in more detail outside of the main text. Or you may decide a term needs to be clarified further, even if it’s a term the reader may be familiar with.  For example, you may notice you have a technical term that describes a process, such as “ionization.” You may then feel the reader needs more clarification on the term in the glossary. You may also have a term that is mentioned in the main text, but not discussed in detail. You may then feel this term could go into the glossary so you can include more information about the term for the reader. You may struggle to identify terms for the glossary on your own, especially if you know the content well. If you are working with an editor on the text, such as an editor at a publication, you may ask them to help you identify terms for the glossary. They may be able to spot terms in the text that may be confusing or unclear to the average reader, especially if they are not an expert in the area you are writing about. For example, you may ask your editor, “Would you mind helping me identify terms for the glossary?” or “Can you assist me in identifying any terms for the glossary that I may have missed?” You can also ask a reader to look over the main text and highlight or underline any terms they find unfamiliar. Get someone who has an average reading level, as you want the text and the glossary to be as helpful as possible for the average reader. Ask a friend or family member to be a reader for you. You could also ask a classmate, a peer, or a colleague to be a reader for you.  You may tell the reader to look out for any terms they find unclear or unfamiliar in the main text. You may then get several readers to read the main text and note if the majority of readers chose the same terms for the glossary. Have multiple readers point out terms they find...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Read over the main text for unfamiliar terms. Ask your editor to help you identify the terms. Let a reader identify the terms for you. Collect the terms for the glossary.


Start by reading the poem to yourself. Keep a pencil or pen nearby so you can underline, star, or mark any lines that you like or that stand out to you. You may also underline or circle any words or phrases that you find confusing or unclear. You can then return to these notes later to help you analyze the poem. Your first reading should be treated as an introduction to the poem. Instead of trying to understand the full meaning and form of the poem, you only need to briefly familiarize yourself with it. On your second reading of the poem, read it aloud. Read slowly in your normal voice and take your time to read each word. You may read a line over again that you find unclear or confusing. Listen to how the language sounds when read out loud. Consider if it sounds different when read out loud versus when read in your head.  If there are any commas or periods in the poem, you should view them as pauses. Pause after each comma or period when you read the poem out loud. Punctuation is important and put in the poem intentionally by the poet for a reason. If there are any line breaks in the poem, where there are spaces or gaps between lines or words, take the breaks as a pause. Slow down when you read the line breaks and leave pauses when required. Depending on the popularity of the poem, you might be able to find an audio recording of the poet or another individual reading the poem aloud. You can listen to such recordings, but read along silently as you do instead of listening passively. Most poems will have a certain rhythm and meter, where they are written in a specific pattern. Reading the poem aloud will help you listen for the rhythm and meter of the poem. The only type of poetry that does not have a clear rhythm and meter is free verse poetry. All other types will have some kind of pattern you can follow.  Consider if the poet uses rhyme in the poem. Does the poem rhyme at the end of each line? Every other line? You may try noting the rhyme scheme of the poem to help you determine the form. The rhyme scheme...

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Read the poem to yourself. Read the poem aloud. Scan the poem for rhythm and meter. Consider how the poem is organized. Look for literary devices in the poem. Identify the form of the poem.


Start by replacing all the text you want redacted with the word [REDACTED]. You can do a find and replace search to find all the text that needs to be redacted. This will ensure you redact all the necessary text in the document so it is hidden.  For example, instead of noting the personal information of a customer: “Amy Hempel, 1031 SW Park Ave”, you may replace it with “[INFORMATION REDACTED]” or simply “[REDACTED]”. You can also place black squares or rectangles over information you want to redact. The black squares can be created by drawing long squares over the removed text areas and coloring them solid black. Make sure you delete the text underneath the black squares to ensure the black squares cannot be removed somehow to reveal the information. Make sure you do this for all instances and all variations of the information. You may need to do this manually if you use someone’s name in different ways throughout the document. For example, you may list “Amy Hempel” as “A. Hempel”, “Amy Hempel”, and “Ms. Hempel”. You will need to redact all instances of her name. You can do a find and replace search for every variation of her name or go through the document manually and replace them all with [REDACTED]. Save this version of the document as the “Temp-redacted” version. This will ensure you have two copies of the document, one with the original information and one with the information redacted. Windows Notepad is a simple-text editor that does not save any of the hidden code found in a text file. This format only saves basic text information so no other text that can be uncovered in the document. This is essential, as you do not want someone to be able to trace back to the original code of the text file, thereby exposing the redacted information.  Select all the text in the text file. (CTRL-A or Edit > Select All) Copy the text in text file. (CTRL-C or Edit > Copy) Paste the text into Notepad. (CTRL-V or Edit > Paste) Save the file in Notepad as the “Text-redacted” version. It will be saved as a text (.txt)...

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Replace all redacted text with [REDACTED]. Copy and paste the text into Windows Notepad. Reformat the document. Save the formatted document as a PDF.


Start by reviewing the sample questions offered on the official IELTS website: https://www.ielts.org/en-us/about-the-test/sample-test-questions. You can also find lots of downloadable practice exams online. Use these exams and questions to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam. Getting comfortable with the types of texts and questions you’ll face is key to improving your score.  The British Council, for example, has a practice exam for the Academic Reading test available here: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/practice-tests/reading-practice-test-1-academic. Visit this website for the British Council’s General Reading practice test: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/practice-tests/reading-practice-test-1-general-training. If you feel more comfortable studying in a structured, classroom environment, a test preparation course may be the right option for you. Be aware that in-person instruction can be extremely pricey. It might be necessary for you to spend some time saving up if you feel you need a class to pass the IELTS exam.  These courses will prepare you for all 4 segments of the exam, including the Reading portion. For example, an official IELTS test preparation course administered by an English Language Center (ELC) in Boston or Los Angeles costs $445 USD per week, and it last 4-7 weeks. If you choose a less accelerated program (24-47 weeks, for example), instruction costs $385 USD per week. Online courses will generally be less expensive than classroom instruction. You may even be able to find free online courses and tutorials. Be aware that you’ll receive less one-on-one interaction with your instructor(s) and fellow classmates in online environments. Still, this is a good option if you feel like a course will help you develop a structured study plan.  When choosing online courses, be sure to pick reputable ones. Read reviews of the courses and see if it’s possible to contact your instructors or the administrator of the program before committing to the class....

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Go online to look for sample test questions and exams. Enroll in an in-person prep course. Choose an online prep course if you’re on a budget. Purchase official IELTS booklets and practice tests. Reproduce the test environment during practice tests.


Start by running some water lightly over your dreadlocks in the shower. There's no need to completely saturate them, as the more water your locks absorb, the harder it will be for the shampoo to infiltrate them. For best results, use warm (not too hot) water. Squeeze a modest amount of shampoo into your palm. It's better to use a little shampoo at a time so you can control how much soap actually goes into your locks—you can always use more later if it's not enough. If you're using a solid bar shampoo, rub it between your hands until it forms a rich lather.  Always use a shampoo that doesn't leave a residue of any kind. Dreadlocks should not be maintained using gels, waxes and other additives, and a residue-forming shampoo will likewise only add to buildup rather than washing it away. Look for natural, organic types of shampoo that are free of chemicals which help soften and style. Press both hands into your scalp and distribute the shampoo into the spaces between the roots of the dreadlocks. Use the tips of your fingers to give your scalp a good scrub to free dead skin and remove excess sebum. Don't neglect to clean and care for the roots. Since this is where your dreadlocks attach, they need to be strong and healthy. Let the shampoo sit for 1-2 minutes. Then, tilt your head downward so that the lather runs through your locks as you rinse. Gently squeeze the shampoo lather into the dreadlocks. Make sure that there's no shampoo residue remaining in your hair when you're finished washing. If you want, you can use a little extra shampoo to touch up each lock individually. Just don't overdo it, or it will be more time-consuming to rinse and cause loose hairs to frizz. After you get out of the shower, you'll want to make sure that you let your dreadlocks dry completely. Squeeze each lock with a towel to press out the water absorbed into them. Allow your locks to air dry, or use a hair dryer on a low heat setting to speed the process along and ensure that they're not left damp. If too much moisture remains in the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wet your dreadlocks. Portion out a small amount of shampoo. Work the lather into your scalp. Rinse the shampoo through the locks. Dry thoroughly.


Start by saying “1” and then have your child repeat after you. Count up to 10 together. Do this at least two times so your child can get used to hearing the numbers out loud. This will also help them learn the ordering of the numbers. You can then move on to saying “10” and having your child repeat after to you. Count up to 20 together. Do this at least two times. Once your child is comfortable with saying the numbers aloud, you can start to teach them how to add and subtract. Say “1” in a clear voice to your child. Ask them, “What comes after 1?” Wait five to ten seconds for them to respond. Allow them time to think about their answer.  If they do not seem to know the answer, you may say, “2.” You can then go through all the numbers again, counting aloud together. Then, try asking them “What comes after 1?” again. Work with them until they remember the right answer and respond with “2.” You can also take turns saying one number. For example, you may say “2” and your child may say “3,” you may say “4” and your child may say “5.” You may say, “Let’s count up to 5. Ready?” Then, encourage your child to count aloud to 5. Give them time to think and do not rush them. You can prompt or encourage them as needed. When they get to 5, congratulate them and say “Great going” or “You got it.” You may say, “Let’s count down from 5. Ready?” Then, encourage them to count down to 1. Remind them that you are going backwards, down from 5 to 1, rather than up, from 1 to 5. Tell your child, "When we put more onto a number, we are adding to it." You can then use an example like adding one to "1" to make "2." Compare it to counting up to a number, where you add onto the original number to get a higher number. You can then explain subtraction by telling your child, "When we take away from a number, we are subtracting from it." Use an example like removing one from "2." Compare it to counting down to a number, where you subtract from the original number to get a lower number. You may say, “Let’s start at 1. And then add one to it....

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Have them recite 1-10, and then 10-20. Say “1” out loud to your child. Have them respond with the next number. Encourage them to count up to a number. Have them count down to a number. Explain what addition and subtraction are. Instruct them to add out loud. Encourage them to subtract out loud. Do mental math once a day with your child.


Start by saying “sssssss” several times. Then, say “zzzzzz” several times. Do this 10 to 20 times for each sound in front of a mirror so you can watch your mouth. Try to keep your tongue behind your teeth and off the roof of your mouth.  You can also practice saying “s” and “z” sound words like “recess,” “bicycle,” and “zipper.” Repeat these words 10 to 20 times so you can work on saying “s” and “z” sounds properly. While these speech therapy exercises are designed for children, they can be used by adults as well. Place an “s” in front of a vowel like “a.” Then, say “s” and “a” separately. This is a broken syllable. Try it again by saying the “s” and the “a” together. This is a blended syllable. Repeat broken and blended syllables 10 to 20 times to help improve your speech.  For example, you may say “s” and then “a” or “z” and then “a.” You can then try saying “a” and the “s” or “a” and then “z.” Try blended syllables by saying “a” “s” “a” in a row, followed by “a” “z” “a” in a row. You can also say words like "sax," "pass," and "lease." Break them up into syllables and say each syllable slowly. This technique requires your tongue to imitate the position of a butterfly, where the sides of your tongue tilt upward like butterfly wings. This will allow the sides of your tongue to touch your teeth while air travels down the center of your tongue. Do this by saying “ee” like in “key” or “i” as in “him.”  Words like “bin” and “fin” are also good ones to practice the butterfly technique with. Practice this technique 10 to 20 times. Try to maintain the butterfly shape to your tongue. Doing this will force your tongue to pull backward, rather than forward. Drink water and other liquids from a straw between your speech therapy exercises to train your tongue to go back in its proper place. You can also try to drink all liquids through a straw on a regular basis to help train your tongue to pull back and to improve your lisp. Working one on one with a professional speech therapist can help you cope better with your lisp....

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Practice “s” and “z” sounds. Do speech exercises with broken and blended syllables. Use the butterfly technique. Drink liquids from a straw to keep your tongue back. Work with a professional speech therapist.


Start by sectioning off a ¼ inch section of hair at the nape of your neck for braiding first. Use your sectioning tool to create the layer at the nape of your neck. Clip the rest of your hair up so that it stays out of your way while you braid. You will put braids in this section of your hair first, and then you will section off another ¼ inch above the layer at nape of your neck and braid that section next. You’ll repeat the process by section until your whole head is braided. This section method will help ensure that the hair for each of your braids is about the same length. This will also help make your braids more even. Start at the far left or right side of the section at the nape of your neck, and with the tip of your comb, section off that piece of hair. You can also use the end of a bobby pin or a pen with cap to make a neat section about ¼ inch wide by a ¼ inch tall. Try to find a section of hair that is mostly even at the tips. Braid your hair by braiding the left strand over the center strand and then right strand over center strand all the way down the hair.  Pull your hair horizontally  as you go to ensure the braids are secure and to keep the hair from slipping. But do not pull so tight that it strains at your scalp. Your head should not be in pain from the braids.  If you have long nails, it may be helpful to clip them, or have someone else with shorter fingernails braid the hair for you. Because braiding these tiny braids with long fingernails can be difficult. Towards the end of the braid, hair may be in short supply, and strands will often become very thin. Depending on your preferences, you may stop braiding when there is not enough hair for you to braid, or you can move some hair from a larger strand to the thinning strand. At the end of your braid, use a small elastic hair tie to tie it off. Elastic hair ties that are slightly smaller in circumference than a dime and are made of a rubbery substance work best. Wrap the tie around the end of the braid several times until it is snug and...

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Section your hair with a comb. Section off a piece of hair about ⅛ inch thick. Separate your hair into 3 equal sections, and do a weave braid. Tie your braid off.


Start by setting small, achievable goals, deciding on 1-2 things you want to accomplish each day or week. Pair this with a few long-term goals that give you something to strive for. Then, put your nose to the grindstone and work as hard as you can to achieve them.  Working to achieve your goals can be difficult, but the more you practice and feel the accomplishment that comes with it, the easier it’ll be. Try short-term goals like completing projects at work or school a few days before they’re due, making a new dish for dinner every week, or going for a short walk every day to get fit. Tough people are able to use their mistakes as opportunities for growth, and become a more resilient, successful person because of it. Instead of punishing yourself for a mistake, take a step back and look at what happened, what you did wrong, and what you can do to avoid doing the same thing next time. Don’t waste energy feeling sorry for yourself or making excuses. Own up to your mistakes and have the confidence that you’ll be able to make things right. If you want people to think you're tough, do your best to stay positive and face difficult situations without complaining. Complaining is a waste of time and makes you sound whiny and ineffective. Act like the strong, purposeful, confident person you are. You'll inspire others to want to be more like you.  If you need to let off steam (we all do sometimes), do it privately. Write your thoughts down or channel your pent-up energy in a positive way, like through working out. Sharing negative feelings isn't the same as complaining. Instead of whining, try saying something like, “I don’t think this is the best way to do this project. Why don’t we try it this way?” Offer different solutions and be receptive to others’ thoughts, too. Resist the urge to worry. Sharing your worries often will convey a lack of confidence in yourself to others. Think about what you're running away from or avoiding, and make the effort to face it head-on instead. Leave behind any escapist habits you...

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Make goals and follow through with them. Learn from your mistakes instead of obsessing over them. Don't complain. Confront challenges and problems head-on. Volunteer to do things that scare you. Be strong for others when they need you. Accept and welcome change as it comes.


Start by soaking the item in lukewarm water mixed with dishwashing detergent and vinegar. In a quart of water, add a tablespoon of water and a 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. Mix together, and add the piece of clothing.  Let the clothing soak in the solution for about 15 minutes. Rinse the clothing out at the end. If the stain remains, repeat the steps again before you dry the fabric. Drying the fabric with the stain could set the stain permanently, so you want to make sure the stain is gone before you dry it. Once the stain is gone, dry the clothing normally.  One way to check the stain is to smell it. If it still smells like beer, wash it again. Also, look for discoloration. If the fabric is still discolored, you need to wash it again.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Soak the item in a lukewarm water solution. Check to see if the stain has been removed.


Start by spreading out the blanket or tarp on an even surface, such as the floor. Make sure no corners are folded over and the blanket is laying flat. You may also place the two poles next to the blanket so they are easy to access. You will first need to check that the blanket and the poles are around the same length. This will ensure there is no extra material hanging off the sides of the stretcher.  Measure the length of the stretcher by placing one of the poles on the blanket lengthwise. If the pole is not in line with the end of the blanket, you may need to fold over the end or both ends of the blanket so the blanket is around the same length as the poles. You may make the blanket about one to two inches shorter than the length of the poles so some of the pole sticks out on either end of the blanket. This will make it easier to hold and lift the poles once you use the stretcher. Once you have confirmed the length of the blanket, you will need to determine how wide the stretcher is going to be. Start by placing one pole lengthwise about two feet from the edge of the blanket. Then, consider how wide you want the stretcher to be. If you are trying to fit someone who is of average weight and height, you may place the other pole lengthwise two feet away (0.7 meters) from the first pole. If you are trying to fit someone who is a bit bigger or wider, you may space out the poles so there are three feet (0.9 meters) between the two poles. Try not to make the distance between the two poles too big, as you will need enough material on either side of the poles to fold over the poles. Now that the poles are in place, you will take one end of the blanket and fold it over the poles. It may only cover one of the poles and lay just behind the second pole. This is fine. Make sure the blanket lays flat over the poles.  Then, take the other end of the blanket and fold it over the other pole. The two ends of the blanket should overlap each other. Make sure the poles stay straight lengthwise as you fold over the blanket. If...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Spread the blanket on an even surface. Measure the length of the stretcher. Determine the width of the stretcher. Fold the blanket or tarp over the poles. Secure the stretcher with tape, if necessary.


Start by using the Exfoliating Cleanser to wash and clear your skin of dirt and dead skin cells.  The cleanser will make your skin look soft, smooth and younger.  The second step is to add the Retinol 0.5% cream.  The Retinol 0.5% product gradually releases the retinol throughout the day to help you skin become brighter and to reduce the signs of aging.  The end result is that your skin will look smoother and clearer.  The third step is to add the HydraFactor Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen.  This sunscreen contains both a moisturizer and a sunscreen and will keep your skin both hydrated and protected from the sun.  This product is designed for all skin types. This product is designed for younger patients. As an alternative, you can also choose the Retinol 1.0% product.  With double the retinol content, the 1.0% solution helps to minimize fine lines, reduce wrinkles, refine your skin's complexion, and smooth your skin's texture. System for acne-prone skin.  The CLENZlderm M.D. System is designed specifically for people with normal to oily skin who also suffer from acne.  The system starts with the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser, which contains 2% salicylic acid.  The cleanser is to be used twice daily (morning and night) and unclogs pores in order to leave skin feeling fresh.  The second step in the system is the Pore Therapy, which also contains 2% salicylic acid.  Pore Therapy is designed to prepare your skin for step 3, which is the Therapeutic Lotion.  The Therapeutic Lotion contains 5% BPO which also helps to clean up acne.  In addition to these three products, you can also get the Therapeutic Moisturizer, which contains 20% glycerin.  This product leaves you skin moisturized and keeps it soothed during the full acne treatment. BPO is benzoyl peroxide. This system is designed specifically for people with sensitive skin.  The first step is the Soothing Cleanser which will cleanse your skin while soothing it at the same time.  The second step is the Skin Calming Cream which hydrates your skin and helps...

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Keep your skin radiant with the Obagi360 System. Use the CLENZlderm M.D. Treat your skin with the Gentle Rejuvenation System for sensitive skin. Repair your skin with the Obagi-C Rx System.


Start by visiting business.google.com. This is Google's business-specific website. In order to fully use the site, you will need to create a Google account or log into an existing one. This can be the account that you use for Gmail or Google Drive. Click on "start now" and then search for your business either by name or address. If you see your business listed already, you can claim it as your own. If you don't see it, click on "no, these are not my businesses" and you will be prompted to enter your own information. Input your address, phone number, and complete business name if it is not already present. Afterwards, you can add photos or other information, such as:  Up to 5 different categories to list your business Your hours of operation. What forms of payment you accept. What's really special about your business. A link to a video about your business if you have one. You can choose between having them call the telephone number listed in the ad or sending a postcard. The telephone method is much faster, and your ads will appear almost instantly if you verify using this method. The postcard method will take between 1 and 2 weeks and involves entering the verification number on the card. Businesses that are mobile or serve customers in their own homes can list themselves as an "area of service" business rather than as a physical storefront. To set yourself up in this way, log into your Google my Business account and go to "edit info." Click on "address" and then click the box for "I deliver goods and services to my customers at their locations" underneath the address box. From here, you can enter the cities or zip codes that your business serves. You can also input this information as radius around your location (within 50 miles of ___). Some business listings may have to be re-verified if their address is changed.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Go to Google's "Google my Business" website. Search for your business. Complete the sign-up form with information about your business. When you are finished, Google will ask to verify your listing. Edit your listing if you don't have a physical address.


Start by washing your hair as you usually would. Use shampoo and conditioner, especially if you have thick hair that tends to get dry. You will need at least 1 hair tie to do a side braid. You will need 2 hair ties to create tight braids. Use hair ties that are wrapped in fabric or thread as they will not pull on your hair.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash your hair. Have 1-2 hair ties on hand.


Start by wiping the furniture down with a cloth that has been dampened with soap and water. Rub the furniture lightly with the cloth so there is no dirt or dust on the surface. If you are gold leafing furniture that is metal or wood that is smooth and has a thin layer of paint on it, a wipe down is all that is needed to prepare it for the gold leaf. wood furniture if it has bumps or cracks to smooth it out. If you are using a wood furniture item that has bumps, cracks or scratches, you will need to smooth these out by sanding them with medium sandpaper that has a #120 or #150 grit. Lightly rub the sandpaper over the bumps or cracks to smooth them out so the wood is even. This will make applying the gold leaf easier.  You can also sand wood furniture that has thick layers of paint or uneven paint to make it smooth and even. Use a tack cloth to remove any debris or sanded bits that appear on the furniture once you are done sanding it. If the furniture is unfinished, you may want to seal it with paint sealer to ensure the gold leaf adheres to it. Look for paint sealer at your local hardware store or online. You may need to paint the furniture first before you seal it to ensure the wood is no longer porous. Make sure the furniture is dry to the touch, as this will ensure the gilding adhesive sticks properly to it. If the furniture is very wet, you may need to wipe it down with a dry cloth and let it dry overnight. You may block out vertical or horizontal lines on the furniture with painter’s tape to create a sleek, simple design. Or you may try creating circles or shapes with the painter’s tape so the gold leaf appears as a geometric design on the furniture. Make sure the painter’s tape is secure on the furniture and easy to follow, as this will make applying the gold leaf easier.

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Clean the furniture with soap and water to remove surface dirt. Sand Apply sealer to the furniture if it is porous. Wipe the furniture with a towel so it is completely dry. Use painter’s tape to create a design on the furniture for the gold leaf.


Start decorating only after you've got everything else into your locker. Now that you can see how much space you have left, go easy and give yourself plenty of space on the walls. Assume your locker will become more full as you get busy and add more assignments to it. You don't want bulky or heavy decorations that will fall down and get mixed into your supplies. Avoid using anything magnetic on the door of your locker. Magnets can easily be knocked off and drop your belongings all over the floor. If you want to make your locker more interesting with "wallpaper," scrapbooking paper from a craft store will work fine and can easily by attached with magnets. You can pick up a photo album from a dollar store or thrift store, cut out the pockets, and use them to keep pictures safe in your locker. Use flat magnets to hang up these pictures, since bulky or oddly shaped magnets can be damaged when you toss heavy books into your locker. Use tape only if your school allows it. To be extra safe, keep copies of precious pictures at home or on your phone.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Stick to a few, light decorations. Decorate with scrapbooking paper. Keep pictures safe.


Start everyone off on the right foot by making sure your parents know your boyfriend’s name and vice versa. Make sure that everyone is pronouncing everything correctly so that no one gets offended. Say something like, “This is my boyfriend, Zack. Zack, these are my parents, Mike and Terese.” You are the person who knows the most about everyone in the room, so ask your parents and your boyfriend about their lives and their hobbies. Try to include everyone in the conversation.  Use conversation starters like, “Dad, I heard you went hiking the other day. Where exactly did you go? Zack and I love to hike together.” ”Mom, have you read any good books lately? I just finished a great one, and I’d love to tell you about it.” ”Zack loves to work on computers. I bet he could tell you guys a thing or two about yours.” It can be hard to let your parents interrogate your boyfriend, but the goal is to let everyone get to know each other. Let your parents ask your boyfriend about what he does and what his goals are in life. Only step in and change the subject if your parents start asking inappropriate questions that make your boyfriend uncomfortable.  Questions like, “What do you do for fun?” and, “What did you go to school for?” are totally acceptable questions. Things like, “How many people have you dated before?” can make your boyfriend uncomfortable, and should be avoided. Use phrases like, “I don’t think he should have to answer that, Mom. Why don’t you tell us about your new job instead?” If there are certain subjects that you and your parents don’t agree on, like religion or politics, don’t bring those up. Instead, focus on topics that will be fun to talk about and will let everyone chime in on a happy note.  Stick to subjects like individual hobbies, fun vacation stories, or life accomplishments. Use conversation starters like, “Our trip to Europe was super fun! We can show you some pictures, if you’d like.” Or, “Didn’t you guys just go to the beach? How was that trip?” Since your parents and your boyfriend just...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Introduce everyone by name. Keep small talk going by asking questions and making comments. Let your parents ask your boyfriend questions. Keep the topics of conversation light and social. Don’t leave your boyfriend alone with your parents for too long.


Start fertilizing the day you transplant the tomatoes into their final pot. Use a complete fertilizer high in nitrogen (N) and potassium (K), such as a 15-5-15 or 5-2-5. Dilute and apply the fertilizer according to label instructions. Reduce fertilizer as the final fruits ripen. Do not fertilize in late autumn or winter, unless using artificial grow lights and reliable heaters. The longer the tomatoes stay on the vine, the fuller and redder they become. Commercial growers typically pick a little early, when the fruit is 60–90% red, to allow for time in shipping.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Fertilize regularly. Harvest as late as possible.


Start filling up your bathtub with very warm to hot water. As the bathtub is filling up, add 2 cups (470 mL) of sea salt to the water. The heat of the water will help dissolve the salt.  Don’t use table salt, as this contains only NaCl. It may also contain iodine if it is iodized table salt. Sea salt, on the other hand, contains a wide range of necessary minerals including calcium, magnesium, sodium, chlorine, iodine, potassium, zinc, iron and trace minerals. Using table salt in a pinch won’t seriously harm you, but it won’t give you the added benefit of all the other minerals found in sea salt. Make sure the water temperature is comfortable for you. It’s best to use very warm to hot water for dissolving the sea salt, but you can wait to let the water cool down a bit before getting in. Immerse your body in the tub and relax for up to 15 minutes.  This will give you a chance to soak your back, chest or arms, which may be affected by acne. If you have pimples on your face, soak a washcloth in the tub water and place it over your face for 10-15 minutes. Use the shower head to rinse off your body. Make sure the sea salt water is completely rinsed off. Use a clean cotton towel to dry yourself. Don’t rub yourself with the towel, as this can irritate the skin. Consider applying a moisturizer to all your skin. The sea salt can dry out your skin, which is not beneficial. Moisturize your skin with a non-comedogenic moisturizer.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Add 2 cups (470 mL) of sea salt to bathwater. Test the water temperature. Soak for 15 minutes. Rinse off the sea salt water with cool water. Pat dry with a towel. Moisturize your skin.


Start from the belly and work towards its penis so that the horse isn't surprised. Use room temperature water, if possible. Hot water and cold water can be uncomfortable for your horse. Your goal here is to sluice off dirt and other contaminants from the outside of the sheath. Discard the used sponge after completion Lubricate your hand and the sheath with either KY Jelly or a commercial sheath cleaner. In order to remove the smegma or “beans”, you'll need to lubricate the region. This will also make the process less stressful/painful for the horse. Take a soft sponge or a pad of cotton wool and wipe gently along the outer edge of the horse's sheath. Remove all smegma, dirt, and any other foreign materials that may have built up. Use room temperature water to rinse, while wiping. Do not wipe too aggressively. Work the sponge or pad of cotton wool in small circles as you move along the sheath. Push it as far as your can before inserting your hand. At most, your horse's sheath will slide 1 or 2 inches back. This will reduce the pocket that forms around the penis and will making cleaning easier. Not all horses will allow you do to it. If you do this frequently enough, your horse will become used to the sensation and won't resist. It will probably be a rusty color. This is normal. The smegma (dried excretions) will usually flake and peel away in your hand. Bring out as much as possible and use a lot of lukewarm water to rinse. Insert your little finger into the urethra and feel for a hard lump. If it is there, slowly roll it out of the tip of the horse's penis. Some call this harvesting beans. You will feel it before you get to your first knuckle. Beans rarely form deeper than this and if they do, they require surgery to remove. Check for thick skin, grayish skin color in normally pink areas, and lesions. If you see any of these, you should consult your veterinarian. These can be the result of improper genital care, but may also be symptomatic of other dietary, bacterial, and viral issues. If you used soap, make...

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Use a soft sponge and hose to gently wet the sheath and penis. Use lubricant. Wipe away grime from the sheath. Gently push back the sheath with one hand. Remove smegma from around the penis with your other hand. Check for beans (lumps of smegma) in the urethra. Check for abnormalities. Use a sponge or hose to gently rinse the sheath and penis. Clean up.


Start going through your clothes, drawers, closet, and under your bed. Gather everything you don't want anymore. When searching through your clothes, if you haven't worn something in 6 to 12 months, you can get rid of it, because you probably won't wear it again. Have your friends do the same thing. Have them put these things in a central box or place for you to sort later.  If they want money too, arrange a commission for your effort. You might even want to ask your neighbors for things they no longer want. Let them know it's for your yard sale. Give people a good reason for wanting to raise money, such as saving for your summer trip or wanting to buy a laptop for school, and they may be even more helpful in donating items.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Clean out your room about 2 weeks prior to the sale. Ask your family to find things they no longer want.


Start in a relaxed position on a mat or soft floor. Keep your head and neck relaxed on the floor as you lie down. You may prop your head up with a thin pillow if you find this more comfortable for your jaw and face. Breathe in and out a few times as you bring awareness to your face, jaw, and neck. Notice if your face or neck feel tight. Acknowledge that your jaw feels tense and uncomfortable. Inhale as you gently open your mouth a few inches. Only open it to a point where you feel no stress or strain. Then, exhale and close your mouth without letting your teeth touch. Keep your neck and face relaxed as you do this.  Repeat these movements 5-10 times, inhaling each time you open your mouth and exhaling each time you close your mouth. Do not force your mouth to open and close if it starts to tense up or feel tight. Let your jaw rest when needed so you do not damage it further. If your jaw does not feel too painful or sore, try shifting it to the left and then to the right. Inhale as you shift it to the left a few inches. Exhale as you bring it back to the center and then inhale as you shift it to the right a few inches.  Do this 5-10 times on each side. If your jaw starts to hurt or tense up, take a break. Do not overexert your jaw, as this can make it worse. Keep your jaw loose and relaxed by doing these exercises once a day. Try doing them at the same time every day so your jaw gets used to the movements. If your jaw does not loosen up or becomes more painful, go see your doctor for treatment.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Draw your attention to your jaw, face, and neck. Try gently opening and closing your mouth. Move your jaw to the left and the right. Do jaw movement exercises once a day.


Start in the corner of the room and slowly sweep the entire room. Make sure you get the floor as clean as possible. Otherwise, you risk buffing dirt into the finish.  Over time, buffing a dirty floor can permanently alter the color of your floor finish, turning it a dingy yellow color. You can also use a vacuum to suck up the dirt you swept. Use a vacuum attachment meant for your type of flooring. For best results, dip the mop into a bucket of soapy warm water. Then, start in the corner of the room and slowly work your way back toward the entrance. As you mop, make short, even strokes to clean the floor.  Rinse your mop when it starts to look dirty. Use a floor cleaner that’s formulated for the type of flooring in your home. Touch the floor to make sure it's dry before you move on to buffing. Don’t try to buff a wet floor because you will be applying a buffing solution, which is also a liquid. If the floor is already wet, there will be too much liquid, which will make you need to change your buffing pad more often. Turning on a fan will help you dry the floor more quickly. A ceiling fan or box fan will work best.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use a broom or dust mop to remove any debris. Wash the floor with a wet mop to ensure it’s completely clean. Allow the floor to dry for 2 hours or use a fan to dry it faster.


Start keeping a food diary to keep track of what you eat and how it makes you feel. You can use your food diary to identify the foods that tend to trigger your IBS symptoms and use that information to avoid trigger foods in the future. In your food diary include things like:  what you ate how much you ate when you ate how you felt one to two hours after eating FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. These ingredients are more likely to produce IBS symptoms, so reducing your intake of foods that contain these ingredients should help to improve your IBS symptoms. Foods that you should limit or avoid include:  certain fruits such as apples, blackberries, apricots, cherries, nectarines, mangoes, pears, watermelon, or plums canned fruits fruit juice dried fruit certain vegetables such as artichokes, cabbage, garlic, lentils, cauliflower, mushrooms, asparagus, beans, onions, snow peas , and sugar snap peas  dairy products wheat rye high-fructose corn syrup honey Having an irregular eating pattern can also contribute to IBS symptoms, so try not to skip any meals or eat meals that are spaced too far apart. Maintain a regular meal schedule and try to eat about once every three hours during the day. Avoid eating large meals as well. Large meals may also contribute to IBS symptoms, so try to eat four or five small meals throughout the day. Staying hydrated can also help to combat some of the symptoms of IBS. Aim to drink about eight 8 ounce glasses of water every day. If you exercise or have an active lifestyle, then you may need to drink more. Steer clear of fizzy water and other carbonated beverages. These can make IBS symptoms worse. Alcohol and caffeine can irritate your digestive system. They may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Try to reduce or eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet and see if your symptoms improve. For example, instead of having two cups of coffee in the morning, just have one. Or, instead of having a martini with dinner,...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Keep a food diary. Follow the low FODMAP diet. Eat regular meals. Drink plenty of water. Reduce alcohol and caffeine. Limit processed foods. Eliminate artificial sweeteners.


Start looking for and collecting images of dresses or tuxedos you like at least 5 or 6 months in advance. Flip through fashion magazines and comb the internet for styles that really stand out to you. After you’ve scrapbooked for a while, you’ll notice that a clear picture of what you really want your dress or tux to look like is beginning to form in your mind.  Try to narrow things down as specifically as possible, even down to particular color choices. Bring your scrapbook with you when you go shopping. It will help you stay focused on the look you’re going for and make shopping a little easier. Give yourself plenty of time to search for the right dress. This is not a choice that you want to rush! Start looking about 3 or 4 months in advance. Hit all of the stores in your area and if possible, have a parent take you shopping out of town, as well.  Remember, all of the other girls are shopping just like you are. They are most likely going to the same shops and looking at the same gowns. Shopping out of town will help you feel secure that whatever dress you choose, someone else won’t be wearing it. Don’t forget to hunt for a dress online. It’s not an ideal situation, since you won’t be able to try it on before you buy it. However, if you find something that you really love online and it’s still relatively early in the game, you can have it tailored to fit you perfectly once it arrives. While tuxedos aren't quite as variable as dresses, there are still a lot of details you'll want to get just right. Start hunting for your tux about 3 or 4 months in advance.  Prom is a black-tie affair, so you really want to go with either a tuxedo or a very dark and dapper suit.Try to narrow down which one you want before you go out shopping, so that you can stay focused. At the very least, nail it down super early in your hunt. Most choose to go with a tux, but there's no reason why you can't do your own thing! You want to ensure that you are able to find your ideal tux in plenty of time to also have it tailored before prom....

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Build a scrapbook of ideas. Start dress hunting early. Start tuxedo hunting early, as well. Shop with a trustworthy friend or family member. Choose what looks good on you. Get the right size.


Start lying down on your stomach, and prop your body up on your forearms and toes. Make sure that your feet are parallel to each other. Raise your hips and keep your head and neck straight so that you create a straight line from head to toe. Hold this pose for 5-10 seconds, and repeat the exercise 8-10 times.  If you struggle with your plank initially, gently touch your knees to the ground. Keep your core engaged. Use your knees to stabilize you, but not to hold your weight. Planks help strengthen your core and lower back, the muscles responsible for keeping your back straight. Start in a standing position with a straight spine and your arms sitting gently on your hips. Step one foot forward, bending at the knee and keeping both feet pointing forward. Keep your back leg straight and your buttock tucked. Push forward on your front leg until you feel a stretch in your back leg.  Hold the stretch for 15 seconds on each leg. Repeat the stretch 3-5 times a day, or whenever your hips feel tight. You should feel a stretch, but there shouldn't be any pain. If you feel painful pulling in your muscles, stop immediately. This helps open your hips to promote proper posture, which will slowly help minimize your lordosis. For a bridge, start by lying on your back with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your palms and forearms next to your torso, pushing into the floor. Push your buttocks off the floor, lifting them as high as possible while keeping your arms, shoulders, and neck flat on the ground.  Hold each bridge for 5-10 seconds before lowering your buttocks down slowly. Rest for 5-10 seconds before repeating the exercise. Always check your body alignment before you start the exercise. If you feel strain or pressure in your neck or shoulders or a sharp pinch in your lower back, stop immediately. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hinge at your hips and use your core to pull your upper body toward your knees. You don’t need to sit all the way up, but your...

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Hold a plank position for 5-10 seconds at a time to strengthen your back. Stretch your hip flexors for 15 seconds. Repeat bridges for 1-2 sets of 10 reps to build core strength. Do a set of 10 abdominal crunches to strengthen your core. Hold a child’s pose stretch for 30 seconds to open your hips.


Start near the front door and add small plants around the edges of your house to make it open and inviting. This only costs a few hundred dollars, but an attractive lawn brings in more buyers and drives the value of your home up before anyone even steps through the front door.  Trim or replace overgrown shrubbery if it's already planted. Use bright, colorful flowers like Hibiscus, Brown-Eyed Susans, Azaleas, or Zinnias. You want to make anyone walking into the house feel like royalty on the way in. Some simple ideas to make your walkway the red-carpet of house sales include:  Plant flowers along the walkway. Install small lamps along the concrete. You can buy self-powered solar lights at most hardware stores that are made to be placed outside. The box at the end of your driveway might be an afterthought during remodeling, but it can be the first thing anyone sees. If it is dilapidated, rusty, or falling down then people will assume the same about your house. You can easily buy and install your new mailbox by yourself and make it sparkle for a few dollars.  Stain the wooden post so that it does not rot. Plant small flowers, like Marigolds, around the base of the mailbox. This can be difficult in some climates, but healthy grass is green, devoid of weeds and covers the entire lawn. Use "Weed & Feeds" which are specially formulated products that fertilize grass and kills weeds, to get rid of small patches of weeds and water your grass at least 1-2 a week. If your lawn has large bare patches, consider getting your lawn professionally seeded or installing sod (already grown grass) to make your lawn pop. Avoid going overboard, like adding a soccer field or an enormous, lush garden, which can signal to buyers that your house is “high-maintenance.” More important than a dazzling garden or water fountain is a clean, inviting lawn.  Cut your grass regularly so that it is trim and clean looking. Pull up any weeds the flower beds. Use a weed whacker to trim away tall grass next to the house, driveway, and walkways.

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Add shrubs or flowers along the edges of your house. Clean up the path to the front door. Install a new mailbox. Work on a healthy lawn. Keep your landscaping simple.


Start off by having the teacher explain their musical background, including where and how long they went to school, prior teaching experience and any distinctions that they feel are worth mentioning. The best of the best should have some formal education under their belts and also be capable technical players.  Certifications through organizations like the MTNA and the Royal Conservatory of Music are a good indicator that an instructor knows their craft. Ask the teacher what their proudest accomplishment is as a musician. This might be winning an elite competition or participating in a prestigious performance. Schedule a time to sit down with the teacher and have an in-depth discussion about your goals for your child. This will give you an opportunity to assess their character and interpersonal skills yourself.  If possible, set up the interview in the place where the lessons will be given. You’ll be given a preview of the environment in which your child will be learning.  Some worthwhile questions to ask might include: Where did you receive your education? How long have you been teaching? Can you describe your typical instructional style? Do you have any special certifications? What are you expectations when working with beginner students? Introduce them to each candidate and allow them to be present while you discuss lesson structure, curriculum, and other important details. Encourage them to ask question of their own, and prompt them for their thoughts later.  Observe your child's interactions with each teacher and observe how well they get along. Above all else, they should be comfortable. If your child is naturally shy, put them at ease by doing most of the talking. You can explain the information to them in a way they'll understand at another time. There’s no better way to be certain whether a teacher knows their stuff than to get a firsthand glimpse. Rather than putting them on the spot, make a casual request, letting them know that it’s for your child’s benefit. Watching a skilled pianist in action...

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Review their credentials. Conduct the interview in person. Bring your child along. Ask for a demonstration.


Start off by tapping your foot with the beat of the song, then start moving the rest of your body. Listen to the beats of the music and move your legs, feet, and arms with the music.  If you don’t feel the music while you dance, you’ll probably dance off tempo. There are so many different styles of dance that no one style is the best. Don’t just move your feet and legs when you dance. Your hips, shoulders, and arms should also be moving while you’re dancing. Move your arms and shoulders with the beat of the music to look less static. It can be annoying and even offensive to take up someone else’s dancing space. Be aware of the people around you, especially if you’re really animated, so that you don’t bump into anyone. You should never go up to a stranger and start touching them without their permission.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Feel the music and dance with the beat. Move your entire body when you dance. Stay in your own space unless someone wants to dance with you.


Start on one side of your hair and work your way around. Clamp your hair into the flat iron at the nape of your neck. Work in strands big enough to comfortably fit into the flat iron. If you want smaller curls, use can use smaller strands. The size of the strand will depend on the thickness of your hair. Generally, you can work with 1 inch (2.5 cm) sections. After clamping the flat iron down near the nape of your neck, bend the iron in a roughly 90 degree angle. Then, take the end of your hair and hold it with the hand that's not holding the flat iron. This will be the starting position for curling your hair. Pull the flat iron very slowly and move it down through your hair. As the flat iron moves through your hair, release your hair with your other hand. Keep releasing your hair until you reach the end of the strand of hair. After curling a strand, twist the curl in the direction it naturally flows. This will make the curl more defined and create a ringlet shape. After you've curled enough strands on one side of your head, switch to the other side. Repeat the process of starting at the nape of your neck and running the flat iron through your hair as you hold on to the ends. Twist each strand after you finish curling it. After you've curled your lower locks, remove the top of your hair from the clips or hair tie. If your hair got messy while being clipped, run your fingers or a brush through it before proceeding. You curl the top layer of hair the same way you curled the bottom layer. Clamp the flat iron down at the roots of your hair. Slowly run the flat iron through each individual strand, holding onto the ends and gradually releasing them as necessary. Twist each lock after you curl it. You can start on either side of your head. It does not matter where you start to curl your upper hair.

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Begin curling near the nape of your neck. Twist the iron around your hair. Curl each section slowly. Twist the curl. Repeat on the other side. Take out the top layer of the hair. Curl your upper hair in the same fashion.


Start on the outside of the tree, removing the smaller branches. This can also be done with other tools, such as a saw. Use your pointed shovel or garden shovel to expose the bush’s roots. Dig all the way around the bush so the roots to expose the roots on all sides. Use an axe or mattock to sever the exposed roots. If you don’t have one, you may be able to do this with a pointed shovel or saw. Stack 2 or 3 flat boards on either side of the bush. The boards help give the jack more height to raise the bush. Jack stands can be found at auto parts stores. Set it on one of the plywood board stacks with the lifting arm facing upwards. If you don’t have a jack stand, stack 2 or 3 concrete blocks on top of the plywood instead. Lay the jack on top of the other plywood stack. Be sure to use a strong jack, such as long, flat hydraulic jack. This type of jack is better at bearing weight and should have a mechanical arm that you can crank while standing behind it. Scissor jacks, which often come packaged with cars, aren’t recommended. They’re a little more flimsy and only designed to lift your specific type of car. A 4 in × 6 in (10 cm × 15 cm) beam is the standard size, although you may need a longer one for bigger bushes. Rest one end on the jack and the other end on the jack stand. Double-check the towing chain to make sure it isn’t damaged. If it is, get a new one at an auto parts store first. Tie one end of the chain around the beam, then run it down to the stump. Wrap it around the stump and loop the end in to tighten it. You will be putting lots of pressure on the beam and chain. Either one can recoil, so wear eye protection in case this happens. Have any children, pets, or onlookers stand far away or go inside. Crank the mechanical arm on the jack. The arm will raise the beam, lifting the stump. If the stump doesn’t lift enough, lower the jack and place a few wood blocks on the jack’s arm underneath the beam. Get the axe or other cutting implement you used before. Lower the jack as much as possible to ease...

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Cut away the branches of the tree with clippers. Shovel a trench around the bush. Cut the roots with an axe. Place plywood boards on either side of the bush. Set up a jack stand on one side of the bush. Place the jack on the other side of the bush. Place a wood beam over the jack and jack stand. Tie the stump to the beam with a towing chain. Put on safety goggles and clear the area. Crank the jack to raise it. Saw off the exposed roots.


Start on your hands and feet, with your legs bent and a little wider than hip width apart. Bend over backward and place your hands on the ground so you are in a table shape, with your stomach and chest facing upward. Lift your right hand, supporting your weight on your legs and your left hand. Next, throw your right hand to the left in a swiping motion. Once it reaches the left side, switch hands so your left hand is now raised in the air. Then, let your left hand fall beside your right hand.  Once your left hand falls beside your right hand, lift off your hands and raise your right leg. Then, twist your right leg and left leg around so you return to the starting position, with your both feet on the floor. Your legs should be bent and open, a little wider than hip width apart. Swipes always move in a circle. Try doing several swipes in a row, making a wide circle around the room. Always land back at the starting position before doing another swipe. This is a popular hand balancing b-boy move. Begin with your right leg bent on the floor and your left leg bent with your knee off the floor. Place your left elbow against the outside of your right knee. Keep your palm flat, with your hand suspended in the air. Next, place your right elbow against the outside of your hip, keeping your palm flat and your hand extended in the air.  From this position, place your hands flat on the ground. As you do this, lean your body against your arms. Keep your arms straight and strong. Balance your legs against your arms and let your body fall forward until your head touches the floor. Then, extend your legs. You can also move your legs back and forth when you are in a baby freeze. Select music that has a loud beat and follows a 1-2 count. Hip hop and electronica are popular genres for b-boy dancing. Do a series of movements in a row to the music. Use counts to determine how many movements you are doing in the combination. You can integrate basic moves between harder moves for variety.  For example, you may start with a top rock...

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Practice a swipe. Do a baby freeze. Create an advanced combination to music.


Start out by signing up for a slow-paced class like a group yoga session. Find a structured class that will let you work at your own pace. Once you are comfortable, you may join a class that focuses on teamwork and group encouragement, like a boot camp or CrossFit class. This way you slowly build up your confidence so you can take on bigger challenges. Once you start feeling comfortable in your classes, strike up light conversations with your classmates. You can discuss your experiences at the gym, or your opinion of the class you’re both in. Having a conversation will help you feel more comfortable and less socially awkward at the gym. Consider regularly going to the gym with a friend or family member to help alleviate your anxiety. Being around someone you’re comfortable with can help to keep you motivated. Plus, they can help ease you into a new workout, encourage you to try a new class, or help you meet other members of your gym. Having a buddy with you at the gym will also give you someone to talk with. Jokes and light conversation can help decrease your anxiety and ensure that you have a good time at the gym. Making an effort to engage in small talk can help you overcome your social anxiety. Next time you have questions about the gym equipment or would like to talk about your exercise routine, seek out a personal trainer or coach. Remind yourself that they are there to help, and that they will not judge you for asking questions. If a trainer isn’t around, ask another gym-goer for help. Talking with a trainer or gym-goer about workout plans or gym equipment will help you feel included and welcome at the gym, and reduce the anxiety that you feel in a new and unfamiliar place. People who have social anxiety disorder are often held back by negative thoughts, like “People at the gym won’t like me,” or “I’m not as fit as that person.” Remind yourself that these are assumptions and not facts. Over time, you can reduce these negative thoughts and have a more realistic, positive outlook about going to the gym....

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Sign up for a small group class at the gym. Visit the gym with a friend. Talk to a personal trainer or a fitness coach. Remind yourself that negative thoughts may not be logical or factual.


Start out with leaves that are moist, vibrant, and newly fallen. Pressing the leaves with wax will preserve them at the height of their brilliant color. Place the leaves in a single layer in between two paper towels to dry them if they're wet. Make sure they aren't overlapping, since this will cause the leaves to stick together. Use a medium-hot iron to iron each side. Iron each side for three to five minutes to absorb extra moisture.  Drying the leaves out beforehand will allow them to retain their color and quality after being sealed into the wax paper. Do not use a steam setting on your iron, since steam will keep the leaves moist. Only use a dry setting. Feel the leaves after ironing them for 3 to 5 minutes. If a leaf does not feel dry, iron both sides for a few more minutes. It does not matter which side of the wax paper faces the leaves, since both sides are waxed. Arrange the dried leaves in a single layer in between the wax paper sheets. Leave a little space around each leaf. The wax paper will need to be able to adhere to itself. You can also use brown paper bag material or another thick paper. Make sure all of the wax paper is covered by regular paper, so the iron won't stick to the wax. Make sure that the leaves remain spaced apart and in a single layer. With the iron on a medium-hot setting, iron both sides of the paper to seal the wax together. Keep the iron constantly moving so it won't burn the wax. Heat the first side for three minutes, then flip the paper, wax and leaves over carefully and repeat on the other side.  Do not use a steam setting on your iron; only use a dry setting. Handle the hot paper carefully. If your skin is sensitive, you may want to wear gloves to protect your hands. The wax will have slightly melted around the leaves, and as it cools it will adhere to them. Wait until the wax is cool before handling it. After the whole thing has cooled to the touch, remove the paper sheets from the wax paper. Carefully cut around each leaf using scissors or a sharp craft blade.  Leave a...

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Choose fresh leaves. Dry the leaves. Place the leaves between two sheets of wax paper. Sandwich the wax paper between two pieces of typing paper. Seal the wax paper with your iron. Let the wax cool. Cut around the leaves.


Start planning at least 3 weeks in advance and talk to your friend to get an idea of what she wants. At this point, it is important to decide what kind of party she wants and how many people to invite. Ideas for small birthday parties include:  Simple and casual gathering at home. A cozy dinner party or pot-luck.  A barbecue or pool party.  A retro or vintage themed birthday party. Once you decide on an awesome theme, you need to answer the following questions: When is your friend’s birthday? Will you celebrate on her birthday or a few days later? What time of day will the party be? How many guests can we invite? Think of your guests when planning a party. If your friend’s birthday is on a weekday, guests may not be able to attend due to work or school obligations. Friday evenings are usually the best time to hold a small get together. For barbecues or outdoor parties, Saturday or Sunday afternoons are best. Work with your friend to create a guest list. Next, organize the list into family and friends. Review the list and add-in significant others, children, siblings, etc. if needed. For a small party, keep the guest list to 25 people or less. Guests should be notified 2 to 3 weeks in advance. You can send invitations electronically via email, write and send through regular mail, or call or text everyone on the guest list. When inviting guests, make sure to give them the following information: your friend’s name, date and time of the party, location including address and any driving/parking instructions, date which guests should RSVP, and your contact information (email address and/or phone number) with instructions for RSVP-ing.  If possible, set-up a private Facebook event page and add your guests. This is an easy way to keep everything coordinated, provide information such as directions or party updates, and communicate with guests. If sending invitations in the mail, look online for creative invitation ideas or print out unique templates.  Be creative and make your own invitations at home. You can...

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Brainstorm ideas with your friend. Select a date. Make a guest list. Invite the guests. Purchase food and decorations. Create a birthday playlist. Set-up decorations and food. Have fun and celebrate!


Start practicing at the top of the key so you can use the backboard to help you if you overshoot. As you start to master shooting 3-pointers from there, work your way down the 3-point line towards the corners to perfect your shots from every angle.  Work down both sides of the 3-point line evenly. Practice from the same spot on the left and right side of the hoop. Master shots from each location before moving on to a new spot on the line. After you work on making stationary shots, try running up to the line while you dribble the ball before taking your shot. Lead with your dominant foot and plant it on the ground to prepare your jump.  Practice dribbling and preparing the shot with both hands. Set up 2 cones about 3 feet (0.91 m) apart. Dribble the ball until you’re between the cones before you make your shot. If you look at the basket early, other players will know you’re planning to shoot the ball. Set cones up on the court so you can focus on them until you’re ready to make your shot. In a quick motion, turn your shoulders to the basket and focus on the hoop as you shoot.  The ball should be level with your head by the time you turn your head to make the shot. This way, if you’re playing with another person, they may not notice you’re taking the shot until it’s too late for them to defend. Practice this technique at the top of the 3-point line before trying it on other places on the court.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Practice shooting from different places behind the 3-point line. Work on snapping into shooting position after dribbling. Try looking at the basket just before you make your shot.


Start preparing the wall by locating any knobs, outlet covers, light switch faceplates, thermostats and other items along the wall and take them off. Starting with a smooth surface with no obstructions will help the project proceed much more efficiently.  Most accents can simply be unscrewed and lifted off. Be sure to keep track of small pieces like faceplates and separator, and put the screws back where they belong.  Any accents that you’re unable to remove can be covered with painter’s tape later on. Find a place to store nearby furniture, appliances and other belongings until you’ve wrapped up your project. If space is an issue, you can also simply scoot these items away from the wall you'll be painting. Be sure to cover any remaining furniture with a drop cloth or sheet of plastic to keep it protected.  Paint can be virtually impossible to get out of upholstered fabrics, so it's a good idea to safeguard your furniture even if you think it's a safe distance away from the wall. Unplug all electronics and relocate them somewhere where they won't be damaged. Stretch out a canvas drop cloth or plastic tarp that will help catch spills and splatters once you begin working. For maximum protection, the drop cloth should extend all the way to the base of the wall.  Pass up flimsy floor coverings like newsprint or bedsheets. These materials are usually too thin to stop wet paint from soaking through.  There’s no need to cover the entire floor. Just slide the drop cloth along as needed as you make your way from one end of the wall to the other. Wet a clean cloth or sponge with warm water and a mild liquid detergent, then wring out the excess moisture. Run the cloth over the walls from top to bottom to clear away dust and other debris that can interfere with the paint’s ability to set up properly.  Use a light touch—you just want to clean the wall off, not totally soak it. A small amount of diluted TSP (trisodium phosphate) will be useful for removing stuck-on dirt and grime from walls in dirtier areas like the...

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Remove all accessories from the wall. Clear your work area of furniture. Lay down a drop cloth. Clean the surface of the wall gently. Cover adjacent surfaces with painter’s tape.


Start pruning your mature bushes sometime in the winter, when the plant is dormant and does not have any leaves or fruit. Find the main branches of the plant and locate the closest bud from the tip of each branch. Place the shears above the bud and close them to cut away the new growth. Cutting last year’s growth in half will result in stronger growth this year. Branches that cross over the main stem can reduce the airflow through the center of the plant, which can promote disease or rot. Cut these branches down over a bud with a sterilized pair of gardening shears. Crossing branches can also rub against the main stem, which can damage and weaken the plant. Branches that hang low to the ground are susceptible to excess moisture and are vulnerable to fungal diseases. Isolate low-hanging branches on your plant and cut them back, all the way to the main stem. This will also encourage the vertical and lateral growth of your plant. After 5 years, a branch will typically stop creating new fruit and will look gnarled with fewer buds on it. Cut back branches that are over 5 years old or that no longer yield new fruit.  After 3 years, gooseberry plants begin to produce fewer gooseberries. Clearing away old branches will make room for new growth. Branches may develop spots or flaking bark, known as cankers, which may be a sign of disease. To prevent the disease from spreading to the rest of your plant, cut back any branch that shows sign of disease down to the main stem of the plant. Canker is a fungal infection that kills the bark of gooseberry plants. Cut the branches down so that there are only 5 leaves on each of the leading branches in the first week of July. Typically, this is around ⅓ of the entire length of each branch. Even though it seems like you are pruning your gooseberry bush too much, it will actually encourage the growth of new fruit during the next season. Continue to prune your gooseberry during the winter and summer each year to prevent overgrowth and promote fruit growth.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Snip half of the previous year’s growth in the winter. Cut branches that cross over the main stem. Cut back branches that are low to the ground. Prune old and dead branches. Cut diseased branches. Cut the branches down to 5 leaves in the summer. Repeat the process each year to maximize fruit yield.