【推荐2】Have you ever feel stuck?

Robert Susa helps you do up the power and creativity significantly with a few simple changes to your daily routine:

Go for a walk

Regular exercise helps improve thinking and memory retention. Taking a walk, a cardio class, or a long-distance run gives your brain a rest from work-related thoughts. It has a chance to be creative, which could help you fix the little problem you’ve been having with your invention idea.

Indulge in a hobby

A brain needs novelty and exercises to maintain its youthful functions. If your artistic abilities take over your mind for a few hours each week, perhaps an hour a day is enough to strength your brain.

Eat brain food

Like your body, your brain needs healthy and nutrient-rich foods to increase productivity. Food rich in flavonoids (黄酮类) can help you optimize your brain and assist with creating your produce or service and helping you remember the conversations and connections you have with other people, as well as those random middle-of-the-night thoughts that could prove useful later on.

Find time to clear your mind

If you’re having trouble concentrating or you’re stuck on a problem, take a little time to meditate. It can clear your mind and provide stress release, and let all worries and problems escape. It benefits your body as well.

Add any of these activities-or all four-to your daily routine, and it may help ignite a creative spark. Allowing your brain to change from its workaholic state and into a free-minded flow might be what you need to figure out your great idea.

1. When you feel stuck, you shouldn’t ________.

A．go for a walk	B．find time to clear your mind
C．eat over-dose brain food	D．indulge in a hobby

2. How can you find your great ideas when in trouble?

A．Taking a long time to meditate.	B．Feeding your mind to the full.
C．Allowing your brain to its workaholic state.	D．Relaxing yourself and providing stress release.

3. The following are the benefits to release stress except ________.

A．optimizing your brain	B．increasing productivity
C．clearing your head of worries and problems	D．letting your artistic abilities take over your mind all the time

【推荐3】It’s great fun to explore new places, and it may be like an adventure, even when you know you’re not the first to have been there. But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles, the following tips may be helpful.

• Do the map reading if you’re being driven somewhere. It’ll be easier if you keep the map following the direction you’re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or you’ll have to move to the back seat.

• Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You’ll need a good map, a compass, a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of cash for emergencies. Tell someone where you’re going before you set out and let him know what time you expect to be back. The purpose of the activity is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.

• See if your school or a club organizes orienteering (越野识途比赛), in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B (and B to C, etc.) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compasses and gain some practical skills. In some way, it’s not only good fun, but also a great way to keep fit.

No matter which way you choose, it’s not only good fun, but a great way to keep fit.

1. Sitting beside the driver, you should ________.

A．direct the driver when necessary

B．look ahead to see where there’s a gas station

C．move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable

D．keep looking at the map to find another place to go to

2. Why do you need to wait for the slower friends in exploration?

A．To show them how fast you can go.

B．To avoid yourself or your friends getting lost.

C．To share the fun with your friends in exploration.

D．To tell them fiat’s going on with the group members.

3. Orienteering can ________.

A．make people work fast	B．help people stay healthy
C．help people organize other activities	D．make people get prepared for sports

4. The text mainly talks about ________.

A．the fun of exploration	B．what to bring for exploration
C．the way to use a map in exploration	D．how to prevent people getting lost in exploration

【推荐1】Stewart Island Ferry Services

While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion(远足) from Invercargill and Bluff. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans(快艇). During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds.

Free tea and coffee on board.

Interpretation handouts are available (English only).

Wheelchair access available.

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries—max. two bags per person. Additional baggage is by advance arrangement.

Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost—reservations recommended).

FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9:30 a.m. Sep—May 5:00 p.m. Oct—Apr 11:00 a.m. Jun—Aug 4:30 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 8:00 a.m.	FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8:00 a.m. Sep—May 3:30 p.m. Oct—Mar 6:00 p.m. Apr 5:00 p.m. Jun—Aug 3:00 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 9:30 a.m.
Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1hr Check in 30 minutes before to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes before to times stated above.)

Attention

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April—5 May 2020!

1. If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.

A．refer to the handouts first	B．use wheelchair access
C．make a reservation	D．park it 30 minutes before departure time

2. On Dec. 28^th, John got to the ferry dock at 7:55 a.m. When did he most probably leave Bluff for Stewart Island?

A．At 8:00 a.m..	B．At 9:30 a.m..
C．At 11:00 a.m..	D．At 3:00 p.m..

3. Which of the following is not mentioned about the ferry services?

A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers.

B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days.

C．Travelers can see some seabirds during the crossing.

D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.

【推荐3】        You Skate — They Donate

This holiday season, Contra Costa Oncology has once again partnered with Walnut Creek Ice to help raise funds for the Food Bank. For every ice skating ticket that is collected, Contra Costa Oncology will donate to the Food Bank.

For more information, visit www.Ice skate walnut creek.com.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Help fight against hunger! The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement of youth working to fight against hunger. Churches, schools and other organizations simply take up a collection (many use a soup pot) asking for one dollar or for a food item for people in need.

For more information, call Kimberly at (925) 676-7543 x 252.

Family Food Sort

Look to do something fun and meaningful with your children? Do you want to introduce your young family members to the charity? Families will bag fresh vegetables for the Food Bank’s Produce Program. This is a first come, first served opportunity, and the number is limited to 30 people at a time. All volunteers must be scheduled.

For more information, visit food bankccs, org/family food sort.

Dutch Luv Day

Dutch Bros. Coffee in Oakley and Fairfield will be joining in Dutch Luv Day. On Valentine’s Day, Dutch Bros, will be spreading the love by donating $1 to the Food Bank for every drink sold. Not only will you get a delicious drink, you will also get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping your neighbors in need of food.

Fairfield Location:

1420 W Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533

Oakley Location:

1092 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561

1. For which activity had you better arrive as early as possible?

A．Dutch Luv Day.	B．Family Food Sort.
C．Souper Bowl of Caring.	D．You Skate — They Donate.

2. What can you do for the charity work on Valentine’s Day in Oakley?

A．Fight against hunger.	B．Buy fresh vegetables.
C．Collect ice skating ticket.	D．Buy a drink at Dutch Bros. Coffee.

3. What’s the common aim of the four activities?

A．To help people in need.	B．To fight against disease.
C．To educate the neighbors.	D．To collect more information.

【推荐1】There are many reasons to choose a career. Talent ranks highly, as does interest- and of course, you need to get paid enough money to live on. For some, their career path is also guided by a sense of altruism （利他主义）. They are looking for a job where they can make a difference in their communities and the world. There are some jobs here for every altruistic soul.

Occupational Therapist（疗法专家）

People with this job help patients young and old improve the sill they need for everyday living.

Patients might be children on the autism（自闭症），mature adults recovering from physical illness or injury, and everyone in between. This job requires a master’s degree and professional license.

Median Annual Salary：$65，185

Job Outlook（2016-26）：24 percent growth

Dietitian

Dietitians advise clients on healthy eating with a variety of goals，from supporting medical treatment, weight loss to managing illnesses like diabetes（糖尿病）.Dietitians typically have a bachelor's degree, and their pay may rise with specific skill sets.

Median Annual Salary：$51，982

Job Outlook（2016-26）：15 percent growth

Registered Nurse

Nurses provide patient care in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, and patients' homes. They also help care and educate patients and their families about health and disease management. Many hospitals now require bachelor's degrees for their nurses. All registered nurses must be licensed.

Median Annual Salary：$62，962

Job Outlook（2016-26）：15 percent growth

Doctor

Physicians and surgeons obviously make a real difference in patients' lives and contribute to the health of the community at large. They also get paid well：depending on their specialty, they can earn well over $200,000 a year. On the other hand, they may need that money to pay off their school fees: doctors undergo nine years or more of post- secondary education and training.

Median Annual Salary：$140,506

Job Outlook（2016-26）：13 percent growth

1. If you want to become an occupational therapist, you should________.

A．have a bachelor’s degree	B．have a master's degree
C．be experienced in curing the autism	D．be only aware of the medical condition

2. Which kind of job has the lowest outlook?

A．An occupational therapist.	B．A dietitian.
C．A registered nurse.	D．A doctor.

3. What do the four jobs have in common?

A．They need social skills.	B．They are related to medicine.
C．They require nine years for degrees.	D．They are suitable for selfish self-seekers.

【推荐2】More perhaps than any other European nation, the Swiss have got used to looking after foreign travelers. As early as the 18th century, wealthy French, Germans and Italians were treating the country as an amusement center while, in the 19th century, it became the major holiday playground for the British nobles. Today, it attracts visitors from all over the world.

The Swiss are clear about the importance of tourism to their economy, which makes up about eight percent of the Gross Domestic Product, and helps industry greatly. Managers of hotels from all over the world go to Switzerland to learn how to do the job, and a high standard can be expected from the great majority of the country’s hotels, most of which are small and pride themselves on personalized service. Public transport is the best in Europe. Both the Swiss Federal railways and the private railways are fully electric-powered, and the total network consists of about 5,000 kilometers of track.

Under the Fly Baggage system passengers can check luggage in at 116 railway stations and have it automatically transferred to their flight. The national highway system is equally well planned, and the mountain roads offer views of some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. Also serving the mountains is an effective system of railways and cable ways, while more than 160 passenger cars cross the lakes and rivers. Hiking in the mountains is equally popular with Swiss nationals and foreign visitors. For those who want to view the country from a great height without having to climb the mountain themselves, it is always possible to take in the view from a balloon.

1. Compared with other European countries, Switzerland ________.

A．places more importance on entertainment	B．thinks more about foreign travelers
C．has more convenient public transport	D．has more five-star hotels

2. According to the passage, Switzerland is now visited by ________.

A．wealthy French people	B．rich Germans and Italians
C．British nobles	D．people from various countries

3. According to the passage we learn that ________.

A．most of the hotels in Switzerland are big

B．all the hotels in Switzerland offer exactly the same service

C．most of the hotels in Switzerland offer first class service

D．the hotels in Switzerland are accustomed to learning from the rest of the world

4. The Fly Rail Baggage system is a service to transport your luggage between the railway station and ________.

A．the airport

B．the hotel

C．the motorway station

D．the cable ways

5. The passage mainly tells us about ________.

A．scenery in Switzerland	B．the life in Switzerland
C．tourism in Switzerland	D．the transportation in Switzerland

【推荐3】Each year the Hay Festival attracts some of the world's leading writers, artists and thinkers, to talk, share their thoughts and ideas and meet audiences. Ensuring guests are warmly received and well looked after during their stay has always been a top mission and one of the Festival's key jobs.

All events management student volunteers need to be attentive and helpful. In return, they get the chance to meet some amazing, creative people, and experience the daily running of a fast-moving international festival , where time-keeping is important and, above all, performers and audience leave having had a thoroughly enjoyable, stimulating (启发性的) and thought-inspiring day.

We require volunteers in two areas;

Events Management

Events management student volunteers help out with a wide range of duties including meeting and greeting authors, assisting with book signings, accompanying artists to events, stage management assistance and manning reception desks.

Creative Workshops

Creative workshops student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops. These roles may interest those who have a particular interest in visual arts and I or illustration.

Dates

The 2020 festival dates are Thursday 21 May—Sunday 31 May. Applicants will need to be available for the duration of the festival.

Who can apply?

We are looking for 24 young people between the ages of 18 and 25, who can demonstrate a passion for the arts and interest in events management.Please send a CV and a short covering letter to ellen@hayfestival.com (for Events Management) or adrian@hayfestival.org (for Creative Workshops).The closing date for both applications is 28 February 2020, and we will 1et applicants know whether they've been successful as early as possible in March 2020. Please indicate which role you are applying for or express a preference. If shortlisted (入围), you'll need to be available for a short Skype interview.

1. What is the priority of the Hay Festivals duty?

A．To meet creative people.	B．To exchange ideas.
C．To receive more visitors.	D．To serve guests well,

2. What must be mentioned in the application letter?

A．Available Time.

B．The desired role.

C．A covering letter.

D．Personal interests.

3. What is the deadline for the application?

A．20 March 2020.

B．21 May 2020.

C．28 February 2020.

D．31 May 2020.

4. We can learn from the passage that

A．events management student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops

B．young people who are enthusiastic about arts and events management will have an advantage

C．the 2020 festival will last about half a month

D．if an applicant is shortlisted, he can have the volunteer job directly