【推荐1】ULTIMATE CANADA AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

15 DAYS FROM £4,495

From the dramatic setting of Vancouver to the easy-going city of Toronto, this adventure takes us across Canada by rail, onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and The Canadian.

Days 1-3, London to Vancouver

Fly from London to Vancouver. Enjoy a sightseeing tour on Day 2, seeing Stanley Park and Chinatown. You're free to explore on Day 3.

Days 4-6, Rocky Mountaineer

Journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through the wilderness on the way to Kamloops. Continue on Day 5, along the “First Passage to the West" route to Banff, where we spend two nights. Discover Banff National Park on Day 6. visiting Emerald Lake and Lake Louise. Later, enjoy a talk from a retired Mountie.

Days 7-8, Jasper National Park

Take a coach along Icefields Parkway to Jasper, stopping to admire the impressive Athabasca Glacier. Spend two nights surrounded by the attractive mountain scenery of Jasper, with a free day on Day 8.

Days 9-11, The Canadian

Start a long journey on The Canadian to Toronto, settling into our berths as we pass pine forests and towering peaks. Spend Day 10 and Day 11 on board, travelling through Winnipeg and across the Canadian Shield.

Days 12-15, Toronto and London

Arrive in energetic Toronto for two nights, visiting the spectacular Niagara Falls on Day 13. After a free day on Day 14, fly home in the evening, arriving on Day 15.

The 2022 itinerary is different. Please call for details.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• UK Tour Manager throughout

• Return scheduled flights

• Luggage Service without payment

• 10 nights' accommodation, 3 nights on The Canadian and 13 meals

• All tour excursions

DEPARTURES

7 May, 21	£ 4,795	24 Sept, 21	£4,995
21 May, 21	£4,895	7 May, 22	£4,495
4 Jun, 21	£4,995	21 May, 22	£4,795
25 Jun, 21	£4,895	4 Jun, 22	£4,995
3 Sept, 21	£5,095	25 Jun, 22	£5,095
17 Sept, 21	SOLD OUT	20 Aug, 22	£4,995

See our website for full 2021 and 2022 dates and prices.

1. Where can the traveler enjoy the amazing Athabasca Glacier?

A．In Vancouver.

B．In Kamloops.

C．In Jasper.

D．In Toronto.

2. What fee is NOT included during the whole dventure?

A．Round-trip scheduled flights.	B．Free Luggage Service.
C．15 nights' accommodation.	D．UK Tour Manager all the way.

3. On which of the following adventures will the traveler spend most?

A．Trip departing on 7 May, 21.	B．Trip departing on 25 Jun, 21.
C．Trip departing on 20 Aug, 22.	D．Trip departing on 3 Sept, 21.

【推荐2】In a human context, multitasking(多任务处理) refers to performing different activities at the same time, such as editing a document or replying to emails while participating in a teleconference. People think that they are capable of doing many things at once. However, the fact remains that they are merely switching from one job to another.

Several types of research have been done to see how multitasking affects our brains. A study conducted to see if multitasking while driving was good or bad, concluded that performance is primarily reduced when there is a research conflict.

According to the studies, the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy, for example jogging while listening to music. In many cases, multitasking has long-term, harmful effects on your health, well-being, and productivity.

Sometimes the tendency to multitask takes a toll on the relationship and the partner feels neglected. Imagine discussing something with your partner while he or she is constantly engaged on the mobile phone checking social media or email. How would that make you feel?

Researchers investigated if multitasking increases our productivity and effectiveness. The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary to what most multitaskers believe.

There is a cognitive(认知的) cost every time we go from one task to another, which reduces our productivity. Multitasking implies you are constantly shifting your attention between multiple tasks-it is no different from being distracted.

We’d like to believe that doing numerous activities at once is achievable, but it comes at the cost of lowering the quality and amount of attention paid to each task. As a result, you’re less productive and less efficient than someone who concentrates on one task at a time.

What’s more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks. A study found that when switching between different tasks, the amount of time wasted depends on various factors, and it could range from seconds to hours.

1. Why does the author mention jogging and listening to music?

A．To show multitasking is possible.	B．To prove multitasking is rewarding.
C．To prove multitasking is difficult.	D．To show multitasking is harmful.

2. What does the underlined phrase “takes a toll on” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Causes damage to.	B．Has an influence on.
C．Makes no difference to.	D．Is associated with.

3. What do most multitakers think of multitasking?

A．It does harm to mental health.	B．It affects work performance.
C．It improved work efficiency.	D．It extends working hours.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Why people like multitaking	B．How to achieve multitasking
C．Is multitasking a good thing?	D．Can we multitask at all?

【推荐3】It can be incredibly difficult to encourage ourselves to go for a run during winter, particularly when it’s wet and windy outside. But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems that just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but could actually improve brain health, too.

Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways. But when it comes to mental well-being, there’s been relatively little research done on the specific benefits of running, compared with other physical activities, such as cycling. So this was something put to the test during a recent study. Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction time in brain processing. Results showed there was a highest point in self-reported pleasure and an increase in degree of activity of the brain.

In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). Researchers then compared these results to a similar study on cycling, which also showed improved cognition (认知), but no mood improvement. Therefore, it seems various types of exercise can make us feel differently.

The authors noted, “Given exercise is medicine, the effects of drugs differ depending on the type of drug, and different types of exercise such as running and cycling should be observed to have different effects on mental health and brain functions as well.”

So pushing ourselves to get outside for a run really will make us feel better, probably more than other fitness activities. And these findings show that we don’t necessarily need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefit of it.

1. What did the new research find?

A．Running fast benefits all of us.	B．Running is the best exercise.
C．A short time run can be beneficial.	D．A healthy mind encourages us to run.

2. What does the underlined words “participants” in Para 2 refer to?

A．People who are doing a research.	B．People who love running.
C．People who are professional athletes.	D．People who are taking part in an activity.

3. Which is related to our happiness?

A．Blood flow.

B．Cycling.

C．Medicine.

D．Colors.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．We should go for a run in winter.	B．Running really benefits us mentally.
C．We don’t need a lot of exercise.	D．Running on a treadmill is better than running outside.