When people look at mountains, they often feel a desire to climb to the top. People realize the great rewards that mountains will give them if they reach the top.
Casual mountain climbing is an excellent form of exercise. People enjoy the fresh air and natural scenery on these climbs. As they get higher, the views across valley plains and forests get longer.
At the next level of mountain climbing, people require handrails（扶手）to get up the mountain. The path is very narrow or too steep in some places to walk up.
The top level of mountain climbing is a very serious activity. At this stage, climbers go vertically（垂直地）up a rock face. This is very dangerous and should only be done when the climber has many years of experience. Climbers who climb this way need iron spikes（大钉）to be hammered into splits in the rock wall. At the end of the iron spikes, there are hooks that can be attached to ropes.
| A．If you’ re a good vertical mountain climber |
| B．Even though the paths might be easy to follow |
| C．Since climbing a mountain this way can be dangerous |
| D．Safety is most important in any form of mountain climbing |
| E．They include a personal sense of achievement and a wonderful view |
| F．The third level of mountain climbing involves using ropes with other climbers |
| G．Other hooks are also needed to attach the climbers to the rope and to each other |
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【推荐1】Sometimes, we meet with situations that cause us to feel angry to the point we may want to erupt like a volcano or curse (咒骂) someone out.
Science suggests that hearing, seeing, or swimming causes our brain to produce neurochemicals that increase blood flow to the brain and heart. “
Proteins such as fish, tofu, and chicken, help us produce higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which are chemicals in the brain that play a role in your mood, motivation, and concentration. “I found that some foods messed with my stomach.
Whether it’s quick sentences or journal entries, writing down how you feel is a great way to release negative emotions. “
“If you have trouble not getting angry when discussing something or trying to work through a problem with someone, always imagine the conversation is being videotaped. If you keep that in the back of your mind, you will always think about what you say, and it could help keep your mind from the anger,” wrote u/therealtidbits.
| A．For me, nothing is better than exercise. |
| B．Whenever I can’t help getting angry, I read. |
| C．Pretend that when you get angry people are watching. |
| D．Whenever I can’t exercise or burn out the feelings, I write. |
| E．Anyway, there are always better ways to handle when angry. |
| F．They then messed with my head, which brought out the anger. |
| G．Pretend there is a camera before you and be mindful of what you say. |
【推荐2】How to Become a Scientist
Here is some advice for students who think they might like to become scientists.
Become an observer. One of the most important things you can do to become a good scientist is to practice watching everything carefully. Find a comfortable chair and put it in the middle of your garden or a park. Sit in the chair for thirty minutes or an hour. Watch the insects that fly past or land on the plants. Look at the shapes of leaves and branches. Listen to the sounds of insects.
Learn everything you can about a topic that interests you. Suppose you’d like to explore flowers by using a microscope. Go to the library and check out some flower books. See what you can find on the Internet. Pick some flowers and carefully take them apart.
Ask for help from a knowledgeable person. After you’ve learned everything you can on your own, ask someone else to help with questions you still have. Maybe there’s someone at a nearby school or museum who knows about insects, spiders, or something else you’d like to learn about.
Find a scientist to talk to or find a place where scientific research is being done. If you still want to learn more, you can find a scientist to talk to at a nearby university, or research station.
| A．You may go to seek answers from him. |
| B．Write a letter or an e-mail message to the scientist. |
| C．Research your questions using the Internet or library. |
| D．See if you can find a sight or sound that surprises you. |
| E．Use a microscope to see how everything fits together. |
| F．Being a scientist is time-consuming and mentally demanding. |
【推荐3】Getting a cut or a color in a salon can be a transformative experience. When you like what your hairstylist does, it can make you feel refreshed and even build your confidence.
More gentle language may help you express yourself.
I hate it. This is not my style at all. Who would ever want their hair to look like this?! While those may be the thoughts running through your mind, they aren’t helpful. Instead, try to be as specific as you can. For example, “The tone is a little ashy for me,” or “
After getting specific about what it is you don’t like, try making suggestions on what could improve it.
| A．Get specific |
| B．Speak out directly |
| C．But sometimes a bad haircut happens |
| D．It’s too short to style it the way I imagined |
| E．No one expects you to have the full answer |
| F．Think about the reason behind your bad haircut |
| G．Tell your stylist you are unsure how you feel about the cut |
【推荐1】In times of sadness, a friend would always suggest going for a walk. “Are you overwhelmed (压垮) by your work? Take a walk around the neighborhood.” Comments like this are often said with nothing but the best of intentions, but they used to make me angry as much as being told to drink more water. I did not understand how these things were going to help.
Three years ago, I hit a low point. Once I saw a pair of empty eyes looking at me through the mirror, I knew I was at my breaking point. So, I took the advice I fought so hard to ignore. I went for a walk—with the hope that it would somehow change my life.
I embraced (拥抱) the fresh air everyone seemed to be talking about. But it did nothing. I was just as sad as I was before. I went on a walk every single day for more than a month. Some days I could hardly make it outside, but I managed to push through. I took a picture every time I went. I think I wanted to document myself trying to make an effort. One day, the unthinkable happened. I found myself smiling. I realized I had patiently waited all morning to go on this walk. What I once hated had become the best part of my day. I found myself longing to be outside. I never had a destination in mind. I just danced along the trails (小路) , stopped to look at the beautiful blue skies and listened to music.
I’m glad I took pictures because there was a noticeable difference in my face. I slowly started to look less tired and defeated. I don’t know why I refused to go on that walk for so long. I guess I didn’t want to believe that something small and seemingly meaningless could actually make an impact on my physical and mental well-being.
If you’re having a bad day, a bad month, a bad year or even a bad life, you should try going for a walk. Sometimes, all we need to do is try.
1. How did the author use to feel when people suggested she go for a walk?| A．Delighted. | B．Annoyed. | C．Relieved. | D．Confused. |
| A．Her friend encouraged her. |
| B．She wanted to challenge herself. |
| C．Her hopelessness drove her to try. |
| D．She was eager to get close to nature. |
| A．She felt cheered up after the first week. |
| B．She always set off with a destination in mind. |
| C．She stopped for a while due to lack of progress. |
| D．She was inspired by the pictures she took of herself. |
| A．Go for a walk when feeling down. |
| B．Care about our mental well-being. |
| C．Stay positive when bad things happen. |
| D．Take other people’s suggestions seriously. |
【推荐2】Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not.
Wear protective equipment.
The equipment you wear depends on the sport you play. Helmets (头盔) are the most common protective equipment. They protect your head while you’re playing football, baseball, softball, and so on.
Warm up.
Know the rules of the games.
Traffic lights help prevent crashes between many cars that run on the road together. This works because drivers know the rules and follow them—at least most of the time.
This is a really important one. If you love sports, you may want to get back in the games, even after an injury. But playing when you’re hurt is a bad idea.
Now you know how to prevent sports injuries. If you follow these rules, you can stay safer while you are playing sports.
| A．Don’t play when you’re injured. |
| B．Don’t do too much exercise. |
| C．It’s the same with sports. |
| D．It can lead to an even worse injury. |
| E．It’s not a good idea to just go to the field and start playing. |
| F．You and the other players know what to expect from each other. |
| G．Take these steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game. |
【推荐3】We all know about the health benefits of swimming. It offers a great workout to the body — it builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness.
Cold-water swimming — sometimes called wild swimming — involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Jumping in cold water gives a short sharp shock to the body.
What is it that people are gaining from this cold experience? Doctors say getting into cold water makes a stress response, but the more you do it, your reaction to stress is reduced.
So, if you’re convinced that this is for you, take advice: approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in summer, when the water temperatures are higher.
| A．Cold-water swimming is beneficial to people. |
| B．If you don’t mind getting wet, it can be fun, too. |
| C．However, many participants sat they get used to it. |
| D．It’s also thought to strengthen our digestive function. |
| E．We all know exercise can make people live a long life. |
| F．Cold-water swimming can cure certain conditions. |
| G．For example, it helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitudes. |
