【推荐1】My life at senior high was about to start. I knew it was never easy — higher expectations from my parents, stricter teachers, etc. But the most challenging was how I could do well in my studies with so many difficult subjects. Anyway, I was waiting for it in my eagerness.

The day before the first day of school, I was still nervous, when the phone rang. It was a recording of our head teacher. Sounding truly serious, she said that school was canceled on Monday and would be delayed until Tuesday. This was because of the fire in the La Canada-Flintridge area near my community. My school was being used as a shelter. Though I agreeably accepted the extra day of vacation, I appeared disappointed on purpose and told my mom “It’s a pity!”

On Monday evening, I was preparing for my big day. My backpack was filled with new textbooks and notebooks. Then the phone rang. Again a recording of the serious-toned head teacher told us to stay home: the fire was still going and it would be impossible to go to school with smoke still thick in the air. I could feel my anxiety growing inside of me. When was school going to start? I wished the first day of school would hurry up and come so that I could get it over with.

Finally it was Wednesday. The real first day of my school. I walked into campus feeling butterflies in my stomach even though I had walked these same grounds for three years because the junior school is next door. But as I started getting around with the classmates, teachers and courses, though it was my first day I already felt like I was well on my way toward a successful high school life.

1. What worried the author most about his high school life?

A．Stricter teachers.	B．Higher expectations.
C．Study pressure.	D．New environment.

2. How did the author feel when he heard the school would start on Tuesday?

A．Regretful.

B．Disappointed.

C．Nervous.

D．Happy.

3. What news did the author receive on Monday evening?

A．The fire had been put out.	B．The school was canceled again.
C．The fire had spread to the school.	D．The school would start on Tuesday.

【推荐3】One of the main reasons why you think you can’t travel the world is money. “I can’t afford it, ” people say to me, “I have too many expenses. ”     1     However, here are some simple and creative ways to cut your expenses and make money. Then you can get on the road sooner.

Track your spending. The first thing you need to do to save money is to know where you’re spending it. In an age where you tap an app and a car comes, it’s easy not to think about how much we spend. Use a website like Mint and track all your expenses.     2    

Set up a separate bank account. Financial experts have long recommended this. Think of this like a piggy bank. Don’t use it. It’s your travel fund. How can you do it?     3     No matter how much you put away there, putting that money in that account means it’s away from your spending. Before long, you’ll have a nice nest egg.

    4     Love Starbucks? Well, Starbucks loves your money. Coffee is a daily expense that quietly drains your bank account without you even noticing. That daily $5 coffee costs you $150 per month. At $1, 800 per year, that’s two months in Southeast Asia.

Learn to cook.     5     So, to keep your food bill low, cook more often. I learned to cook while in college and before I left for my first trip, I cut down my eating out to two times per week. Every other meal I cooked myself and saved more money.

A．Give up drinking coffee every day.

B．Drink less coffee and open a bank account.

C．We all need to eat but restaurants are expensive.

D．Most of us certainly have expenses which we can’t cut.

E．Have money automatically deposited into that account every month.

F．You’ll be surprised at where your expenses go once you start paying attention.

G．To reach a travel goal, I never spend more than 20-30 minutes making a meal.

【推荐1】The Vegetables You Should Eat Each Week

It is well known that eating vegetables is healthy. Despite the fact that different vegetable types contain different specific nutrients, all variations are healthy.     1    

1. Carrots

Carrots contain elements that, according to certain studies, may lower the chance of developing certain cancers. One study discovered a link between increased self-reported intake of carrots and a lower risk of colorectal cancer(直肠癌), which was published in the journal Nutrients in 2020.     2    

2. Onions

Naturally low in calories and fat, onions also contain important micronutrients like vitamin C.     3    Therefore, for the best results, peel your onions as little as possible before using them in cooking.

3. Green Peas

    4    Eight grams of plant-based protein and more than 25% of the daily fiber intake are both found in one cup. Additionally, one cup has near to 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and around 10% of the recommended daily intake of iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.

4. Potatoes

Potatoes are a preferred food for athletes and individuals who are active because they are high in carbohydrate(碳水化合物).     5    . Because of this, potatoes may appeal more to athletes searching for whole-food sources of carbohydrates while exercising.

A．Hence, please regularly eat them to promote overall health.

B．Below is a list of vegetables to eat each week to stay healthy.

C．According to one study, eating them while exercising is as good as consuming carbohydrate gels.

D．Interestingly, onions’ outer layers contain most antioxidant chemicals(抗氧化物质);

E．Onions contain many kinds of micronutrients our body need;

F．One of the vegetables with the highest levels of protein and fiber is green peas.

G．Green peas are the most favorite food in UK.

【推荐2】People often complain that winter feels like the longest season, and for many, it’s the fact they feel trapped indoors. So, what can you do to boost your physical and mental health this winter, making sure you keep a positive attitude all season long?    1    

Increase your social activities

A great way to improve your mood and ensure you don’t feel blue during the winter is to increase your social activities.    2    .You can also meet up at a favorite restaurant to do an activity together.

Roller skating indoors —the perfect winter activity

Winter is a great excuse to check out many exciting indoor sports.There are the typical and traditional sports. If they don’t appeal to you or you want to step outside your comfort zone, you may want to give roller skating a try.     3    . It also contributes to build your endurance and improve flexibility and balance.

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While it may be cold and noisy outdoors, the fact remains that fresh air is important to your mental and physical well-being. Even if you just go for a 15-minute walk, it’s still important.

Getting enough sleep is extremely important

The amount of sleep you get will have a huge impact on your well-being, so it also needs to be a priority. Make sure you get at least seven hours of sleep each night.    5     .

A．Make sure you walk outdoors every day.

B．It can help to build and tone your muscles.

C．You can go for a walk.

D．Make sure you still get outdoor time.

E．It means you’ll wake up feeling refreshed, energized and ready to take on the day.

F．There are a few tips you can use.

G．You can invite friends and family to your house.

【推荐3】Eating well and getting enough sleep is great for self-care. Self-care also means taking time to manage stress and practice self-compassion.     1    

Breathe

Become mindful of your breathing. Take a few minutes each day to focus on your breathing. Start by taking a deep breath.     2     . As you continue, your breathing becomes deeper. As your breathing becomes much deeper, you will feel much more centered and calmer. You will feel you can manage whatever is happening right now.

Accept

Accept yourself, your feelings and the imperfection of life. The path to self-care starts with acceptance of your struggles.     3     , our mind stops struggling and grows quiet. Rather than trying to change or control difficult emotions from the inside, allow them to be there, and your mind will rest.

Write

    4     Write down the situation you must accept and all that you are feeling. Write down the things in your life that are weighing on you. Write the things you need to do. Choose the easiest task on the list to complete. Say to yourself, “ In the morning, I will do the easiest thing I can do from the list. Once I finish the easiest task, it is much easier to work on the second. ”

Walk

An easy way to care for yourself is to take a walk. Walking can distract your mind and create space between you and the stress in your life. Walking can be a resource for healing. When you sit around thinking about upsetting things, it will not help you.     5     . Often you will relieve the stress within your body by walking.

A．When we accept them

B．If we wouldn’t accept ourselves

C．Begin a simple writing exercise

D．Research shows that running benefits health

E．At first, your breathing is short and shallow

F．If you start walking, your physical energy changes

G．Here are four simple ways to quiet your mind and ease your stress