INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talk to her friends and family if you already have an established relationship. If you have never spoken to them before, you may need to take extra time to establish a new dynamic. Always be respectful when you speak to anyone in her circle as it will reflect on you later.  You can also be direct and open as to why you are talking to them; however, know that they may quickly tell her or pass their own judgement and refuse to help you. Don’t lie about who you are. Be honest about everything because if she finds out that she, or anyone in her close circle, has been manipulated then you will have blown your chance. Her friends and family are her first line of defence so it is important to put your best foot forward whenever you speak to them. Don’t be rude or awkward as this can quickly be exaggerated when they talk to her about you. If she is in a different social circle, find common ground to get your foot in the door. Endear yourself to the members so that you get invited to one of their activities or to help ease your transition into their circle. People can tell if you are trying to put on pretense. It will take a lot of energy to keep up a charade so don’t even bother trying to manufacture yourself into someone you think her family or friends may think is good for her. She also won’t appreciate that you think you have to go through such lengths to get to know her. Make sure you have established a comfortable dynamic where you know them well enough that it doesn’t feel awkward to ask. You don’t want to ask too early and have her family be defensive or her girlfriend think that you are making conversation with her because you like her, and have her feel embarrassed after you ask about her friend. You also don’t want to ask a male friend and have it turn out to be her boyfriend. Say something nonchalant similar to, “So what’s Kimmy’s Story?” This keeps things ambiguous so it doesn’t seem like you’re asking for yourself.

SUMMARY: Be discreet. Make a good impression. Be yourself and be confident in your own skin. Ask her friends and family if she is single.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Be kind, appreciative, and polite to the teacher; they will take you more seriously this way. Blaming the teacher won't work. (However, don't be a suck-up, even if your situation is dire. Suck-ups are both obvious and annoying.)  Your teacher will be impressed by you seeking out help and advice, but be sure to ask for guidance rather than demanding the answers outright. Use conciliatory not accusatory language. 'I want to understand why I'm not getting the grades I expected to achieve, I was wondering if you can talk to me about where I am going wrong'. Don't say 'why do you keep failing me?'. Show you are taking responsibility by saying something like: 'I am failing, and I want to improve with your help'. Show your commitment by explaining that you have already thought about what you can do to improve, and ask for tips on implementing your ideas. By doing this, you are demonstrating that you are not afraid of hard work, and that you understand that the teacher has knowledge and skills that can be beneficial for you.  If you have worked out a timetable for studying, ask them to look over it. They will have an idea of your strengths and weakness, so say 'can you tell me which things I should focus on most of all?' If you're struggling in a class, don't wait until the exam comes around. It's best to approach your teacher and ask to have a chat about your work long before the exams begin. If you can identify and address the problems you are having early you can avoid bad grades in the first place. You will also be seen as proactive, attentive and interested in your work. If your teacher only sees you once a week, it can be hard for them to know too much about you outside of class, and whether there are any circumstances that are making it hard for you to keep up with your studies. Don't be afraid to talk about this to a teacher. Don't try to absolve all responsibility, but rather give the teacher a full picture so they can understand what's going on.  Chances are they want to understand the reasons why things are going wrong so they can better help you put them right.  If you are having problems at home, you might prefer to talk to the school counsellor (if you have one). But if you have a teacher you trust and have a good relationship with, they could be the best choice.
Summary: Talk to your teacher about your concerns. Ask for practical advice. Talk to them before you flunk. Put your school problems into context.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a ball that is not too heavy and not too big, like a tennis ball, so your guinea pig can maneuver it easily. You will also need a treat that is long and flat, like a carrot stick.  Place the carrot stick on the ground and then put the tennis ball on top of the carrot stick. Encourage your guinea pig to try to push the ball off the treat so she can access the treat and say “Push the ball.” Repeat these steps and over time you should be able to remove the treat so she learns to push the ball on her own, without the treat. You will need a hoop that is about 6” - 10” in diameter, or you can use pipe cleaners to form a hoop that is close to that size. The top of an ice cream tub or a tennis racket without the strings would also work. Make sure that whatever you use as a hoop, there are no sharp edges or anything your guinea pig can get stuck on as she learns to jump.  Begin by holding the hoop so it touches the ground or the bottom of your guinea pig’s cage. Hold a treat on one side of the hoop, or have someone help you by holding the treat as you hold the hoop. Call your guinea pig’s name and make sure she can see the treat on the other side of the hoop. Say the command: “Through the hoop”. You may need to give your guinea pig a nudge or a gentle push to convince her to jump through the hoop. Over time, she will be motivated enough by the treat to jump through the hoop and get it. Praise her and give her the treat when she goes through the hoop. Repeat these steps until your guinea pig starts to go through the hoop on her own, without the motivation of the treat. Many guinea pig owners teach their pets to go to the bathroom in a litter box. However, this takes a lot of patience and practice. When you are first litter box training your guinea pig, be prepared for some accidents and do not scold or punish your guinea pig if this happens. Your guinea pig will respond more to positive reinforcement and acknowledgment.  To litter train your guinea pig, place a litter box in the spot in her cage where she goes to the bathroom often. Place a handful of hay in the box and a few fecal pellets. When you notice your guinea pig using the litter box, give her a treat as praise. Over time, she will understand that using the litter box is a good thing that leads to treats and she will start to use it regularly.

SUMMARY:
Train your guinea pig to push a ball. Teach her to jump through a hoop. Practice litter box training.