Problem: Article: Maintaining contact with a person requires periodic effort. Keeping in touch with the retiree will keep their spirits up and let you know you appreciate them as a person. You can simply call or text to ask how they are doing to show that you care. The appropriate action will depend on how close you are to the person. A text message or email are good ways to open a dialog. Arrange to visit the person in their home. You can spend time talking, playing games, or watching television together. Bring a simple gift such as a plant or a food item to brighten their day. Ask them out to lunch or to go see a movie. Invite them to take a trip with you or to visit your family. A walk in the park can be an enjoyable activity while also having positive health benefits.
Summary: Contact the new retiree every couple of months to check in. Visit the person. Invite them to do something.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Being front and center will encourage you to give your undivided attention to the instructor. That means no time for daydreaming, at least without risking getting caught. If you have assigned seating and are placed in the back, talk to your instructor. They will most likely let you switch your seat to one closer to the front. Write down key points instead of just copying the board word for word. This will give you more time to engage in class, instead of doing monotonous work. Make sure that your note taking is tailored to keeping you active during class. Find out if you feel more comfortable highlighting key points or creating dual entry notes. Different styles of note taking will keep active and attentive during the lecture. Review your previous notes to make sure you are up to date with the current lecture. Try to find some connections between previous lessons and today's. This will help you feel more confident with your lesson and keep that daydreaming at bay. Put your hand up to answer questions, and don't be afraid to ask some yourself if you don't understand. When you know the material and participate in class, you won't be tempted to daydream. Participating in class doesn't mean that you always have to have your hand up. Answer only when you have something meaningful to contribute, but make sure you're recognized. This way you can be held accountable when you start to daze off. Ask to use the restroom and take the time to stretch a little or drink some water. This will allow you to refocus when you get back to class. Go back to class ready to ask questions and engage.

SUMMARY: Sit at the front of the classroom. Take notes effectively. Raise your hand. Take a short break.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Lightly press your pencil on the paper so you can go back later and adjust the shape of the head. For now, the circle will be a basic guide so you can get the proportions of the female on paper. Lay a ruler in the middle of the circle and lightly draw a straight line through the head. Keep drawing the line until it's about as long as you think the drawing will be. You can further extend this line or erase the end of it once you add the horizontal guidelines. Sketch a straight line through the middle of the circle so you'll know where to place facial features. Then, make a small point below the circle on the vertical line. Draw a line from the sides of the circle down to this point to create a curved chin. Make the distance between the bottom circle and the chin about 1/3 to 1/4 of the length of the circle. To make a basic grid for your female body proportions, turn your ruler so it's perpendicular to the vertical line you drew. Place it at the chin and lightly draw a straight line. Measure the distance from the top of the head to the chin. Then, leave this much space below the chin and draw another horizontal line. Do this until you have 7 horizontal lines.
Summary: Sketch a circle near the top of your paper to make the head. Draw a vertical line that extends down through the center of the head. Draw a horizontal line through the head circle and make the jaw shape pointed. Make 7 horizontal lines below the head with 1 head-length between each.

The unit rate is a special type of ratio in which the two separate measurements are compared and expressed as a quantity of one. A "ratio" is any comparison of two numerical measurements. Each measurement is called a "term." A "rate" is a ratio in which the two terms are measured in different units. All rates are ratios, but not all rations are rates. A "unit rate" is a rate in which the second term equals "1." When calculating a unit rate, you need to determine how much of the first term exists for every one unit of the second term. The problem must have two terms, and you must be asked to determine how much of one term exists per unit of the other term. Common examples include: speed (miles/kilometers per hour), unit price (cost per item), and wage (earnings per hour/week). If you aren't sure about whether or not you're being asked for the unit rate, look for the word "per" somewhere in the description. Some unit rate problems won't include "per," but many do. Example: A certain bakery can bake 40 loaves of bread in an 8 hour work day. How many loaves of bread can that same bakery make in one hour? In other words, how many loaves of bread are typically baked per hour? The first term in the problemthe amount you are trying to calculate per unitwill become the numerator (top number). The second termthe unitwill become the denominator (bottom number). Example: You must calculate loaves of bread per unit of time (in this case, the unit of time is an hour). The total loaves of bread will become the numerator, and the total hours will become the denominator, giving you: 40 loaves / 8 hours To find the unit rate, simply solve the newly written division problem. Doing so will reduce the denominator to "1." Example: Divide the total number of loaves by the total number of hours: 40 loaves / 8 hours = 5 loaves/hours You should now have your final answer ready. Make sure that you include both units in your answer. You can either separate the units with the fraction sign (/) or with the word "per." Example: This bakery can bake 5 loaves/hour. Alternatively, you could write, "This bakery can bake 5 loaves per hour."
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One-sentence summary -- Understand unit rate. Look at the data. Rewrite the data as a division problem. Divide both values by the denominator. Write the solution.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . Ultimately, it's best to avoid spending too much time worrying about death and dying. Instead, fill each day with as much joy as possible. Don't let little things get you down. Go outside, play with friends, or take up a new sport. Just do anything that will take your mind off dying. Instead, focus your mind on living. Many people with the fear of death think about it daily. It means that you have a lot of things you want to do in life. Let the fear work through and ask yourself, "What is the worst thing that will happen today?" Today you are alive, so go and live. Surround yourself with people that make you happy and vice versa. Your time will be well-spent and well-remembered when you share yourself with others. For example, you can rest assured that your memory will live on after you die if you help your grandchildren develop happy memories of you. A gratitude journal is a way for you to write down and acknowledge the things you're thankful for. This will help keep your focus on the good things in your life. Think of good things about your life and cherish them. Take some time every few days to write down a moment or thing that you're grateful for. Write in depth, savoring the moment and appreciating the joy you've received from it. Avoid getting involved in bad situations or doing things that can raise your chances of dying. Avoid unhealthy activities like smoking, drug or alcohol abuse, and texting while driving. Staying healthy removes some of the risk factors that can lead to death.
Summary:
Live life to the fullest Spend time with your loved ones. Keep a gratitude journal. Take care of yourself.