Q: Your reading area should be free from distractions. Turn off the television, music, internet, phone, anything that has the potential to sidetrack your reading. You should also be comfortable, otherwise, you'll focus on being hungry, too hot, too cold, basically anything other than your book. Do be careful of getting too cozy though. Make sure you can stay awake and pay attention to your reading material. This is especially important if you choose to read in bed before going to sleep. It can be anything from a favorite mystery or a textbook. Do choose something in line with your reading goals. For example, if you have trouble finishing a book for pleasure, pick something you're really interested in reading. Don't find something that probably won't hold your interest. Likewise, if you want to be able to quickly read and glean information for school, you should choose something academic. These can be large goals with smaller steps or a simple to-do list you'd like to accomplish. Either way, writing down your goals makes you focus on what you'd like to accomplish and how you can get there.   Examples of achievable goals include: reading an entire book by a certain date, paying attention to a whole chapter and being able to recall the information, reading through a book for the main argument, reading a certain number of minutes every night, reading a certain number of pages every day, and reading through a book in less time. Goals are highly individualized and completely determined by you. Your goals should encourage you to continue practicing.
A: Consider your environment. Select a book. Set obtainable goals.

Article: Fungal infections show up on the surface of your fish. Notice any discoloration on the scales of your fish and look for cotton-like growths on the surface. With a fungal infection your fish will develop a white film or white patches on parts of its body. This may seem like general discoloration, but a closer look often reveals a white, fungus-like growth. A fungal infection can occur on the fish’s eyes as well as its body. The fish will have enlarged, filmy-white eyes that may face upward or seem non-functional. If this is the case with your fish, treat it as you would any other fungal infection. Fish will usually swim awkwardly and lie on the aquarium's bottom if they have an advanced fungal infection. They may also gasp for breath at the top of the water. They may also stop eating if they are very ill.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look for discoloration on the fish’s body. Notice problems with the fish’s eyes. Look for changes in your fish's behavior.

Problem: Article: Fill a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with approximately 1 ½ inches (4 cm) of canola oil. Place a deep fry or candy thermometer in the pan, and heat the oil on medium to medium-high until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). If you have a table top deep fryer, you can cook the avocado fries in it. Preheat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) just as you would in a pan. Add ¼ cup (31 g) of flour and ¼ teaspoon (1 ½ g) of kosher salt to a shallow dish. Mix the two together well with a fork to ensure that they’re fully blended.  You can substitute whole wheat flour for the all-purpose if you prefer. If you like, you can also mix some freshly ground black pepper into the flour to season it. Gather two more shallow dishes and place them beside the flour. Crack 2 large eggs into one, whisking them so they’re slightly beaten. Add 1 ¼ cup (62 ½ g) of panko breadcrumbs to the other dish. You can substitute regular bread crumbs for the panko if you prefer. For the fries, you’ll need 2 firm, ripe avocado that have been pitted, peeled, and sliced into ½-inch (13-cm) wedges. Dredge the wedges in the flour and shake off the excess. Next, dip the wedges into the egg and then directly into the panko to coat.  Make sure that all of the wedges are well coated with the breadcrumbs on all sides. Have a plate or platter nearby that you can lay the avocado fries on once you’ve coated them. When the oil has reached 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) in the pan, add just enough of the avocado wedges that will fit in a single layer. Fry the fries until they are golden brown, which should take 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat with the remaining wedges. Use a slotted, metal spoon to lift the avocado fries out of the oil so the excess oil can drip off. When you’re finished frying the avocado fries, place them on a plate lined with paper towel. Allow them to sit for a minute or two so the excess oil is absorbed before serving them. These simple avocado fries pair best with a spicy dipping sauce, such as jalapeno ketchup.
Summary: Heat the oil until it reaches the right temperature. Combine the flour and salt. Place eggs and panko in separate dishes. Dip the avocado slices in the flour, egg, and panko in order. Fry the avocado slices in the oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate before serving.

Q: Making your own flower press doesn’t take a long time and gives you a designated press so you won’t have to scrounge around trying to find heavy books or bricks. Each piece of wood should be 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) thick. You can use plywood or other scraps of wood.  If you visit your local home improvement store, you may be able to find scraps of wood for sale that can be used for your press. If you are cutting your own pieces of wood, you can make your press any shape or size that you want. Some people prefer round presses, while some want a smaller or bigger press, depending on how many flowers they need to dry at one time. A 9 by 12 in (23 by 30 cm) press can hold anywhere from 10-20 blooms, just depending on what kinds of flowers you are pressing. With c-clamps, one side of the clamp stays stationary and the other side can be adjusted by turning the handle to move the screw up or down. Open each clamp wide enough to fit the pieces of wood. Start by positioning one clamp over a corner of the press. Adjust the screw mechanism to bring the sides of the clamp together as tight as possible. Repeat this with the other 3 clamps.  Visit your local home improvement store or shop online for your c-clamps. You don’t need to get anything fancy, so you should be able to find these clamps for about $5 a piece. If you bought a wooden press rather than making one yourself, there should be bolts for you to utilize rather than having to use clamps. Resist undoing the press and checking on your flowers until at least 3 weeks have passed. If you do, it could disturb the flowers and make it hard to get them back into the same position so that they dry perfectly. To be safe, wait 30 days before opening the clamps and removing the flowers.  If you have more flowers you want to press in the meantime, use a second press or one of the other pressing methods so you don’t disturb the ones that are in process. This is one of the more time-intensive methods because it doesn’t use much weight or heat to press the flowers. If you want to speed up the pressing time, add a few bricks or books on top of the wood.
A:
Buy or cut two 9 by 12 in (23 by 30 cm) pieces of wood. Secure each corner of the press together with a c-clamp. Let the flowers dry for about 30 days.