Planting and growing things offers a lot more than fresh vegetables and flowers. Working in a cozy space can make you delighted, help you stay fit, and broaden your horizons — and that’s just for starters.
Strong shoulder muscles and flexible hands are essential for everyday tasks like opening jars, carrying packages and picking up bags of garbage. Gardening works as an effective way to exercise them from pulling weeds and moving pots to carrying garbage and pushing lawnmowers. With time going by, you will find doing some daily tasks related to shoulders and hands easier than before.
It’s a fun workout.
It’s wonderful to get out in the garden on a beautiful day to give it a tidy. But if you find the idea of pottering around in a garden a bit dull, knowing it’s doing you good physically might make it more entertaining. Planting seeds, pulling up weeds, carrying bags of mulch (覆盖物), moving pots, pushing a lawnmower.
It reduces your risk of heart disease.
It boosts your immune (免疫) system.
Having dirt under your fingernails may be a sign of untidiness, but scientists say it could also be a mark of good health. Thanks to beneficial things found in soil, gardening may improve your immune system.
| A．It sharpens mind. |
| B．It increases strength and flexibility. |
| C．If you insist on doing this, there are more advantages. |
| D．Therefore, you will get sick less and fight off infections easier. |
| E．These entertaining activities well replace traditional exercises. |
| F．Scientists found that planting and caring seeds relieve people’s stress. |
| G．Without involving heart-related activities, it still provides heart benefits. |
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【推荐1】Beijing Daxing Airport is Finally Open
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), also known as Beijing New Airport, is the biggest airport in the world. It is also the second international airport of Beijing along with Beijing Capital International airport. The airport's design is pioneering while its location on Daxing District (the southern suburbs of Beijing) is perfect in order to serve the Chinese capital and the neighboring areas of Hebei and Tianjin. The new mega-airport hub (大型枢纽机场) is expected to handle up to 45 million passengers per year by 2021 and reach an outstanding 100 million in the future.
How big is Daxing Airport?
The gigantic Daxing Airport, with the impressive shape which has given it the nickname ''Starfish'', has enormous dimensions. There are 4 runways at present (with the hope of becoming 7 in the future) and a vast terminal building (航站楼) covering a 700,000m² area while the ground transportation centre extends to 80,000m².
How many runways does Daxing Airport have?
For the time being, Daxing Airport has four runways and 79 airport stands. The 4 runways' size is impressive while the airport stands are suitable both for one twin-aisle (双通道) and two single-aisle planes. Eventually, the airport will have 7 runways in total and will be able to serve about 620,000 flights every year.
Who designed Daxing Airport?
Daxing Airport's terminal building is the impressive outcome of the cooperation between ADP Ingeniérie (ADPI) and the architecture team of Zaha Hadid (ZHA) who tragically passed away in 2016. As a result, in August 2018, Hong Kong design studio Lead 8 undertook the design of the new commercial terminal which is expected to meet every passenger's needs.
How much did Daxing Airport cost?
The construction of the mega-airport, which is expected to eventually become the busiest airport in the world, cost an unsurprisingly large amount. The Chinese government is estimated to have paid about US $17.47 billion for this great project.
1. Daxing Airport is built _________________.| A．to serve Beijing, Hebei and Tianjin |
| B．only for the Chinese capital, Beijing |
| C．as the second biggest airport in the world |
| D．to handle up to 45 million passengers per year |
| A．The runways. | B．The airport stand. |
| C．The terminal building. | D．The commercial terminal. |
| A．To introduce Daxing Airport. |
| B．To inform how Daxing Airport was built. |
| C．To attract people to visit Daxing Airport. |
| D．To discuss importance of Daxing Airport. |
【推荐2】'Off we go!'cried Mr Wonka.'Hurry up,everybody!Follow me to the next room! And please don't worry about Augustus Gloop.He's bound to come out in the wash.They always do.We shall have to make the next part of the journey by boat!Here she comes!Look!'
A steamy mist was rising up now from the great warm chocolate river,and out of the mist there appeared suddenly a most fantastic pink boat.It was a large open row boat with a tall front and a tall back (like a Viking boat of old),and it was of such a shining sparkling glistening pink colour that the whole thing looked as though it were made of bright,pink glass.There were many oars（桨）on either side of it,and as the boat came closer,the watchers on the riverbank could see that the oars were being pulled by masses of Oompa-Loompas—at least ten of them to each oar.
'This is my private yacht!'cried Mr Wonka,beaming with pleasure.'I made her by hollowing out an enormous boiled sweet!Isn't she beautiful!See how she comes cutting through the river!'The gleaming pink boiled-sweet boat glided up to the riverbank.One hundred Oompa-Loompas rested on their oars and stared up at the visitors.Then suddenly,for some reason best known to themselves,they all burst into shrieks of laughter.
'What's so funny?'asked Violet Beauregarde,a girl who was chewing gum.
'Oh,don't worry about them!'cried Mr Wonka.'They're always laughing!They think everything's a colossal joke! Jump into the boat,all of you!Come on!Hurry up!'
As soon as everyone was safely in,the Oompa-Loompas pushed the boat away from the bank and began to row swiftly downriver.
'Hey,there!Mike Teavee!'shouted Mr Wonka.'Please do not lick the boat with your tongue!It'll only make it sticky!'
'Daddy,'said Veruca Salt,'I want a boat like this!I want you to buy me a big pink boiled-sweet boat exactly like Mr Wonka's!And I want lots of Oompa-Loompas to row me about,and I want a chocolate river and I want...I want...'
'She wants a good kick in the pants,'whispered Grandpa Joe to Charlie.The old man was sitting in the back of the boat and little Charlie Bucket was right beside him.Charlie was holding tightly on to his grandfather's bony old hand.He was in a whirl of excitement.Everything that he had seen so far—the great chocolate river,the waterfall,the huge sucking pipes,the minty sugar meadows,the Oompa-Loompas,the beautiful pink boat,and most of all,Mr Willy Wonka himself—had been so astonishing that he began to wonder whether there could possibly be any more astonishments left.Where were they going now?What were they going to see?And what in the world was going to happen in the next room?
'Isn't it marvellous?'said Grandpa Joe,grinning at Charlie.Charlie nodded and smiled up at the old man.
Suddenly,Mr Wonka,who was sitting on Charlie's other side,reached down into the bottom of the boat,picked up a large mug,dipped it into the river,filled it with chocolate,and handed it to Charlie.'Drink this,'he said.'It'll do you good!You look starved to death!'Then Mr Wonka filled a second mug and gave it to Grandpa Joe.'You,too,'he said. 'You look like a skeleton!What's the matter?Hasn't there been anything to eat in your house recently?'
'Not much,' said Grandpa Joe.
Charlie put the mug to his lips,and as the rich warm creamy chocolate ran down his throat into his empty tummy,his whole body from head to toe began to tingle with pleasure,and a feeling of intense happiness spread over him.
1. How many children followed Mr Wonka to the next room?| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
a.The Oompa-Loompas burst into laughter.
b.Mr Wonka asked Charlie to drink chocolate.
c.Augustus Gloop was in the wash.
d.Mike Teavee licked the boat with his tongue.
e.There appeared a pink boat on the chocolate river.
| A．e-a-c-d-b | B．e-a-c-b-d |
| C．c-e-a-d-b | D．c-e-a-b-d |
| A．her father is disatisfying Veruca Salt all the time |
| B．she likes dreaming about possessing everything |
| C．Mr Wonka will sell his pink boat to her cheaply |
| D．she is a girl who has been spoiled by her father |
| A．Grandpa Joe likes taking exercise as a daily routine |
| B．Charlie and his family members are always starving |
| C．Mr Wonka considers Grandpa Joe as a sick old man |
| D．Charlie is frightened by Grandpa Joe's appearance |
| A．childlike,optimistic,clever and considerate |
| B．courageous,pessimistic,helpful and sharp |
| C．brilliant,enthusiastic,extreme and friendly |
| D．humorous,proud,quick-minded and serious |
【推荐3】I’ve lived in big cities. And I was often woken at night and frequently concerned by the almost constant sounds of car and truck engines. I now live in the middle of the woods.
So I was excited when hearing about the Spanish city that has prevented cars from running. It seemingly means I could have everything that a city offers, museums and culture, walking to get groceries or delicious coffee, a quick subway or bus ride to work—and peace and quiet. It sounds like that’s what people in Pontevedra got after this city carried out its leader Lores’ order of changing 75 acres of this city’s historic center into a pedestrian-only (行人专用) place.
Formerly, the area had been filled with cars. People tried to get in and out of the area as quickly as they could. Cars would get stuck in the area when they tried to cross the city, while others circled endlessly looking for a parking space, which led to upset for drivers and plenty of noise for pedestrians and residents.
Later the area was rebuilt with beautiful stones and returned to pedestrians. Nearly three-quarters of what were car journeys are now made on foot or by bicycle. Air becomes much cleaner. As a result, the population of central Pontevedra is obviously increasing after it has attracted 12.000 new residents from nearby towns to live there.
Considering the negative health effects of pollution, it makes sense to get rid of cars from at least some parts of urban areas. The good news is that Pontevedra isn’t the only one to expand car-free areas. Dublin, Santa Monica and Burlington have pedestrian-only areas, too. These cities’ great changes will probably positively shape many other leaders’ decisions on city planning.
1. What do we know about the author’s past life in cities?| A．She preferred to keep to herself. |
| B．She visited museums constantly. |
| C．She didn’t live quite joyfully there. |
| D．She didn’t like working during the day. |
| A．Tourists being less interested in the city. |
| B．More museums and factories being built. |
| C．Transportation becoming a little inconvenient. |
| D．People better enjoying services offered by the city. |
| A．It had fantastic scenery. | B．It was troubled by traffic. |
| C．It was crowded with bicycles. | D．It had no parking lot. |
| A．It needs to be improved. |
| B．It may be adopted by more cities. |
| C．It differs from the Santa Monica’s. |
| D．It harms the rights of many drivers. |
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The best things in life are free. At least, creativity is free. Do you really want to spend $20 on popcorn and movie tickets when you can do much better things? Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.
Go for a bus adventure. Take the bus or subway. Plan a full-day trip with friends, get to your destination using cheap transportation, and you could discover all sorts of new places.
Go for a picnic. There’s nothing like a picnic in a park with friends. Bring a huge blanket, homemade sandwiches/snacks, a ball, and have a good time under a nice, shady trees.
Host a movie night. Watching movies on DVD is a lot cheaper than going to the cinema. Invite some friends over.
Take a free class. Most yoga, dance, and art studios offer free trial classes or host walk-in days, so grab your friends and go try something new.
| A．Visit the museum. |
| B．Go window shopping. |
| C．Have an old stuff sale. |
| D．Host huge get-togethers. |
| E．Search often on the websites. |
| F．Hang out without emptying out your wallet. |
| G．Pop some corn, and watch movies till you fall asleep. |
【推荐2】Every child has a different personality, and those personalities need to be nurtured (培育) in a positive way. Here we have a list of extracurricular activities for kids and what your child can learn from them to help you make your decision.
1. Music
Some children learn to play instruments, while others prefer to sing. There are so many instruments to choose from that you are bound to find something that fits your child and that he or she will enjoy.
There is a certain freedom in music, and a lot of children find joy in it because of this reason. Not just that, children also tend to learn a lot about history and culture while learning something like playing a musical instrument or singing, especially if it is in the classical genre (类型).
2. Dance
Even among dance, there are so many types to choose from. He or she may prefer classical folk dances, or want to learn the more contemporary styles like hip hop or lyrical dance styles.
This is another activity that teaches children about culture if they prefer the more classical genres of dance. Dance is something that will help your child develop physically and mentally, as most forms of dance require discipline and endurance (忍耐力).
3. Sports
Sports such as football, basketball, cricket and softball require teamwork and a lot of energy, but if this type of sport doesn't sound like it suits your child, there are other options like tennis, badminton and golf that your child can try.
In sports like basketball and football, children learn how to work well in a team, how to strategies, and also build endurance. Every sport has something good to offer your child. whether they are played in teams or individually. Sports are great for competitive children.
4. Painting and Sketching
Perhaps your child is a blossoming artist. Playing with colours is a lot of fun and creating different works of art may be something your child would prefer over more violent activities.
Your child will improve his or her creative skills, as the more he or she is exposed to and works with creative things, the better the areas associated with creativity in his or her brain will be developed. Painting and drawing can also help develop problem-solving skills.
1. Who are the text intended for?| A．Children. | B．Teachers. |
| C．Parents. | D．Coaches. |
| A．Freedom. | B．History and culture. |
| C．Classical music. | D．Musical instrument or singing. |
| A．Music. | B．Dance. |
| C．Sports. | D．Painting and Sketching. |
【推荐3】What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: $10 for a single membership
Description: The club organises day hikes, backpacking trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor ClubMembership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking GroupMembership cost: Free
Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded people and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that suits you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: The Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organises a Tuesday Activity each week.
1. If you want to learn some mountain biking skills, which club will you choose?| A．Vernon Outdoors Club |
| B．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club |
| C．Yukon Outdoors Club |
| D．Pender Harbor Hiking Group |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．Their schedule is always emailed to the members. |
| C．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| D．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| A．$50 | B．$60 | C．$75 | D．$125 |
