【推荐2】Every year, most people set goals for themselves to read a certain number of books.     1    . They can make your mind think deeper, teach you more about your field, sharpen your skills, and generally just help you grow to the next level. Whatever your field or interests might be, it’s very important to develop a habit to read beyond your horizons.     2    .

Determine your reading goal

In order to create a reading habit and culture, it’s important to start off by setting a goal.     3    . When you find concrete reasons and a purpose attached to your goal, you’ll be more motivated to keep pushing and achieve it.

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Once you’re done setting your reading goal, you’ll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. A reading list will help you stay organized. Take it a step further by creating a log attached to that list, including the start and finish dates, key notes or lessons. A list and log with notes about your thoughts will encourage you to look through them months later, just in case you need some inspiration at some point.

Set reading time

    5    . Put away distractions such as the TV and other things that may affect your reading time. Ready for at least 30-40 minutes a day is a great start and would help you develop a concrete reading habit as you’ll always look forward to having your ‘me time’ that supports your reading goals.

In order to truly achieve your reading goals, you’ll need to be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.

A．Make a list of books

B．Invest in tools that encourage reading

C．Be determined to make it an enjoyable process

D．There are numerous benefits of reading good books

E．This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose

F．Set aside specific time every day to read your assigned book

G．Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit

【推荐1】If you want to find a place of interest to spend your summer vacation, think about the following locations.

The Nautilus Maldives

Opened in 2019,this independent，Maldivian-owned resort(度假村）is the island nation’s only Relais & Chateaux property. It’s located off a beautiful sandy island in the Indian Ocean, which has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its stunning coral reefs and various marine life. Splendid, oversized accommodations are balanced with plain inners, intended to be in harmony with the surrounding natural scenery.

Six Senses Laamu, the Maldives

Sustainability lies at the core of the unique, luxurious resort in the Maldives’ isolated Laamu Atoll. The three-storied overwater buildings are constructed of local materials, which brings money to nearby island communities. Follow it up with a meal made from produce grown in the islands gardens without using artificial chemicals and freshly caught seafood from local fishermen. Finally, treat yourself to one of the many spa treatments at the Six Senses Spa overlooking the ocean.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Built along a small island, the overwater buildings at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora rise over the island, blue waters. Inners are simple, inspired by the natural style of a traditional Polynesian village, and all have indoor-outdoor spaces with ladders for access to the lake. Choose from one of three views: beach, lake, or, our favorite, mountain.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar

On a private island twenty minutes by boat from Qatar’s capital city, this resort houses the Persian Gulf’s 11 Maldivian-inspired overwater buildings on a scale only found in the Middle East. Think: two and three-bedroom units (beginning at 2,500 square feet), each equipped with facilities like a private full-sized swimming pool.

1. What is the building feature of The Nautilus Maldives?

A．Its building material is sand.	B．It is integrated with nature.
C．It is designed by UNESCO.	D．Its rooms are not big enough.

2. Which resort best suits people who want organic food?

A．The Nautilus Maldives

B．Six Senses Laamu, the Maldives

C．Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar

D．Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia

3. What do these four resorts have in common?

A．They are built overwater.	B．They offer spa service.
C．They are on private islands.	D．They adopt Polynesian style.

【推荐2】Did you watch the popular TV series Meet Yourself during your winter vacation? In the TV series, the heroine Xu Hongdou travels to a village in Yunnan province and volunteers at a local cafe. She gets free meals in return. As the show finds a growing audience, volunteer travel—an old-yet-modern form of travel similar to Xu’s type of work — has attracted more attention.

Volunteer travel refers to taking a trip where all or part of the purpose of the trip is to participate in an arranged service opportunity to help others. These volunteer trips are usually arranged by church organizations, human interest groups or nonprofit organizations, and they take form of equal exchanges. During the trip, volunteer travelers often provide services like teaching, cooking, animal caring, and cultural activities. In exchange for their help, the volunteers may get free or discounted accommodation, meals and laundry, activities, or classes.

Traditionally, the volunteer activities take place in a foreign country. However, just as what Meet Yourself describes, more volunteer trips have taken place within the same countries or regions the volunteers originate from in recent years. Sanlian Lifeweek magazine commented that volunteer projects in rural areas are now attracting more urban visitors as a break from the fast and stressful pace of urban living. Yang Yan, a founder of a volunteer platform, told the magazine that it has indeed been a growing trend for urban residents to volunteer in rural areas.

People try volunteer travel for several reasons. By working voluntarily while traveling, travelers may make a real, positive impact on the world. The services volunteers provide can be through charities with lower costs for the communities they serve. Another benefit of volunteer travel is that it helps urban residents to experience rural life. For those who are sick of urban pressure but can’t make up their minds whether to move permanently to the countryside, volunteer travel can be a solution. In this way, as Yang comments, travelers can catch some relief from their busy lives, while rural communities also benefit by receiving more customers for local tourism industries and temporary high-quality labor.

1. Why does the author mention Meet Yourself in the beginning of the text?

A．To introduce a new way of travel.	B．To lead up to the topic of the text.
C．To show the popularity of this TV series.	D．To raise readers’ interest in the TV series.

2. What can we learn about volunteer travel from the text?

A．Its only purpose is to help others.

B．It requires travelers to be highly educated.

C．Its travelers can get something in return for their help.

D．It’s typically organized by those who want to make money.

3. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?

A．A new trend of volunteer trips.	B．The future of volunteer trips.
C．The significance of volunteer trips.	D．Different views on volunteer trips.

4. Why are more urban residents attracted by volunteer projects in rural areas nowadays?

A．To give back to society.	B．To get away from busy lives.
C．To provide high-quality labor.	D．To support the rural tourism industry.

【推荐3】How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

When you are looking to enjoy the perfect vacation, the best thing you can do is to plan your trip in advance. Travel is so important because it lets you see the world as much as possible.    1    The way to do this is to plan out the trip, and take the opportunity to maximize the experience you have while you’re here.

Packing is the most annoying part of the vacation process, but it is also a necessary part.    2    But coming up with some kind of packing structure or plan will help a lot. You will be able to ensure that the process is less stressful.

    3    This means doing a bit of research into what there is to do and see when you are on your travels. Planning out your sightseeing and tourist activities is so important for getting the most fulfilled trip possible.

Another thing you need to keep in mind is how much spending money you are going to need on your travels. Taking too little with you is going to put a dampener (令人扫兴的事) on your trip.    4    This is really important for ensuring you get to enjoy all the things you want to.

As you can see, there are so many wonderful ways of being able to plan and achieve the ideal vacation experience. These will help improve your vacation plans.    5    

A．There are a lot of things you might need to pack.

B．So you need to bring enough money in advance.

C．This is something you need to keep in mind moving forward.

D．Seeing the world is vital to improve your cultural experiences.

E．Maybe the whole point of your vacation is to do nothing but relax.

F．Sightseeing is also a pretty important part of any vacation experience.

G．These will also help assess the right ways of having a perfect vacation.