On today’s blog post, I’ll be talking about my favorite magazines. I love reading books & magazines, and I’m learning so many useful tips about healthy living, daily life, etc.
Women’s Health
Women’s Health has a unique content. You can find various interesting information about healthy living or exercises you can do at home. I also love their writers because they explain every topic so simple that you can even understand biological articles.
Healthy Food Guide
I totally recommend it to everyone because it has lots of useful information about being healthy during your daily life. In this magazine, you can find articles about foods you often eat but don’t have much idea what it contains or if they’re healthy. If you are searching for new diets, this magazine gives you all the information.
Time Out
Time Out is a well-known magazine and it’s free in my city. Every time I see a Time Out magazine, I get it because it has lots of useful tips. I got Time Out London when I was in London, and I discovered new restaurants, galleries, museums, and events. This magazine has various information about the city life. For example, it gives you the events that are happening near you. It also gives you tips for the railway stations and other transportation choices.
La Cucina Italiana
If you love cooking Italian food, this magazine is for you! It has lots of recipes and also restaurant reviews. You can also find popular restaurants near you in this magazine. I’ve also read articles by famous chefs from my city.
1. What can we find in Healthy Food Guide?| A．Foods to keep fit. | B．Tips on cooking. |
| C．Different eating habits. | D．Information of new restaurants. |
| A．Time Out. | B．Women’s Health. |
| C．Healthy Food Guide. | D．La Cucina Italiana. |
| A．She lives in London. | B．She loves and enjoys life. |
| C．She often goes travelling. | D．She likes collecting recipes. |
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【推荐1】Four New Nature Travel Books
British Woodland
Ebury Publishing,￡22
Discover the secret world of our trees with this book by bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears, who takes us on a journey from the planting of the very first seedling in Britain a thousand years ago to the present day. The book looks to our ancestors to show how man’s hand is critical in shaping woodland. It’s structured around how we can “use” our woods, providing a root to explore some of Britain’s most remarkable trees.
North York Moors & Yorkshire Wolds
Bradt Guides,￡l5.99
A “slow travel” guide to one of Britain’s most beloved landscapes, this newly updated book remains the only stand-alone guide to the region. Written by Yorkshire resident, outdoors enthusiast and travel writer Mike Bagshaw, it takes in sandy beaches, woodlands and chalk grasslands. It has information on walking and cycle paths, as well as wildlife-watching areas. Whale-and dolphin-watching tours are also covered.
Wild Isles
Harper Collins,￡25.
This rich photographic guide accompanies the new BBC documentary series of the same name, which sees Sir David Attenborough celebrate the wonders of British wildlife across a range of habitats. Written by natural history journalist Patrick Barkham and producer Alastair Fothergill, each chapter of the book focuses on a particular kind of wild space, from our wide variety of grasslands to our ocean shores, woodlands and remaining forests.
Springwatch
BBC Books,￡18.99.
Explore the UK’s richest regions for wildlife with 100 walks chosen for their unique plants and animals. Written by Wales-based travel journalist Luke Waterson, with a foreword(前言)by Chris Packham, this new guide is published together with the current Springwatch BBC TV series and features walks that best reveal the diversity of British nature.
1. What is British Woodland about?| A．Survival skills. | B．The journey to Britain. |
| C．Ancestors’ hardships | D．The exploration of woodland. |
| A．Ray Mears. | B．Mike Bagshaw. |
| C．Patrick Barkham. | D．Luke Waterson. |
| A．Both are adapted for TV series. |
| B．Both are written by co-authors. |
| C．Both focus on photography techniques. |
| D．Both reveal the diversity of British culture. |
【推荐2】Lynda La Plante is the writer of Prime Suspect and the best-selling author of more than 40 books. Her new novel Hidden Killers is out now. She is talking about three books that deeply affected her.
Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte
One night as a child, I walked quietly into the bathroom when I heard a voice calling, “Let me in; let me in!” along with a terrible knock on a window coming from my grandma’s room. Quite afraid, I cried, “Help me! Where’s the ghost?” Grandma looked up and said, “Don’t be silly; I’m listening to a story on the radio called Wuthering Heights.” I joined my grandma and realized then how you could take a story from a book and change it to a different medium(媒介).
The Water-Babies
By Charles Kingsley
This classic Victorian story caught my imagination as a child. It made me consider the unfairness of life — why is one child sleeping in comfort and another forced to climb through a chimney(烟囱)? I especially loved all the questions Tom asks on his adventures, many of which are about social unfairness. All my life I’ve asked questions too.
The Faerie Queene
By Edmund Spenser
I used to have problems reading — I was told I had “word blindness”. My mother gave me a copy of Spenser’s poem and said, “If you can learn some of this then you’ll be able to read anything.” I rose to the challenge. I learned it off by heart and was so proud of myself for keeping something that difficult in mind. Then I learned that I could learn words just as well as anyone.
1. How did Lynda first know about the story of Wuthering Heights?| A．By reading a book borrowed from her grandma. |
| B．By listening to her grandma’s story. |
| C．By reading a ghost story. |
| D．By listening to it on the radio. |
| A．Hidden Killers. | B．The Water-Babies. |
| C．Wuthering Heights. | D．The Faerie Queene. |
| A．She found pleasure in writing poems. |
| B．She began to believe in herself. |
| C．She fell in love with poems. |
| D．She became word-smart. |
【推荐3】Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large. It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Though this book recently became popular again because of the movie based on it, the movie is not a substitute (替代物) for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In the fifth grade, he discovered what was like to long for normalcy (常态) and also learned that difference could be the most meaningful teacher.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems enjoy the themes of self-awareness and identity.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be reread all throughout life without losing its power.
1. What do we know about the book A Wrinkle in Time?| A．It was made into a movie. |
| B．Its story is never popular. |
| C．It is not so good as its movie. |
| D．It talks all about the process. |
| A．Madeleine L’Engle’s. |
| B．R. J. Palacio’s. |
| C．Jacqueline Woodson’s. |
| D．Don Miguel Ruiz’s. |
| A．A Wrinkle in Time. |
| B．Wonder. |
| C．Brown Girl Dreaming. |
| D．The Four Agreements. |
| A．The authors are African-Americans. |
| B．They are intended for teens. |
| C．They are all beautiful stories. |
| D．The poems enjoy the same themes. |
【推荐1】Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.
Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.
| A．In the end, it’s a win-win situation. |
| B．However, some disagree with the idea. |
| C．To conclude, the farmers can make more money. |
| D．Imported goods must also be packaged in plastic or other containers. |
| E．This makes it difficult to detect if any harmful chemicals have been used. |
| F．At the same time, other people are discovering food from their area is the best. |
| G．If you’re interested in having more local foods, you can even attend a farmers’ market. |
【推荐2】While a healthy diet has always been considered necessary for overall wellness, historically, many hospitals do not notice its powerful potential for recovery. In some areas, that’s beginning to change. In Pennsylvania four years ago, St. Luke’s Hospital worked with Rodale Institute to start an organic produce (有机农产品) farm at the hospital’s campus in Easton. Since its first season, the St.Luke’s farm has expanded to grow 100 fruits and vegetables on 11-12 acres.
Today, St. Luke’s sends all new mothers home with a basket of organic produce. New moms aren’t the only ones benefiting from the farm’s harvest, which is also served to patients, cooked up in the canteens of the hospital and sold at nearby farmers’ markets.
Hospital farms are part of a broader movement to make organic, locally produced food accessible to the general population. Some hospitals are buying food from nearby farms, organic produce easily accessible to the patients and visitors alike, these hospitals hope to inspire lifelong changes for better health. Even though most hospital farms aren’t growing enough to completely support their own hospitals, providing even a small amount of fresh vegetable makes people realize how healthy a plant-rich diet can be.
While the farm-to-hospital movement continues to develop, it’s meeting with some challenges along the way. For one, health workers don’t necessarily know how to grow food. This means that most hospitals need to hire a full-time farmer and other farm labor to manage the field, which can be expensive. Most hospital farms start making just enough money to cover their costs within 3 to 5 years, let alone make profits for now. But participating hospitals still believe that the benefits are worthwhile. As the movement continues to expand, local people might soon experience a farm-fresh meal at a hospital near them.
1. Why was the organic produce farm established ?| A．To teach patients how to grow organic food. |
| B．To provide the financial support for hospitals. |
| C．To help hospitals notice the power of wellness. |
| D．To promote the recovery potential of healthy diets. |
| A．It proves that St. Luke’s Hospital cares for new mothers. |
| B．It shows the benefits of the farm-to-hospital movement. |
| C．It stresses the importance of healthy diets for new mothers. |
| D．It tells us that St. Luke’s produce is sold at farmers’ markets. |
| A．By buying vegetable from local markets. |
| B．By supporting the recovery of patients. |
| C．By growing food in hospital gardens. |
| D．By moving hospitals to nearby farm. |
| A．It is profitable and meaningful. |
| B．It is little known but worthwhile. |
| C．It is challenging but rewarding. |
| D．It is selfless and caring. |
【推荐3】Health is wealth, which is why many focus on Health and Well-being series events from New Scientist events.
Specially recommended talk:
Brain Power: Everything you need to know for a healthy, happy brain
Time: 3rd November; Thursday, 6: 00 pm-7: 00 pm
Venue: Live online and on demand
Highlights: What does it mean to have a healthy, happy brain? The more we understand about the human brain, the more we are learning about what we can do to keep it in shape and healthy as we age. In this talk, Catherine de Lange will shine a spotlight on the latest science on brain health, including what we know about preventing cognitive (认知的) decline as we get older and what we can do about improving our mental well-being today. She will unpack the latest understanding on the way that sleep, diet, exercise and our social lives are very important for maintaining our gray matter and will share practical tips and lifestyle changes that can produce long-term brain benefits.
Extra content from New Scientist
The new Health and Well-being series from New Scientist events feature four online talks (live and available on demand): Sleep Engineering (live in September), Nutrition (live in October), Brain Power (live in November) and Laughter (live in December).
You can purchase a single ticket to one lecture for just £13, or save 25% off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all 4 talks.
What’s included in your ticket:
Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including Q&A with Catherine de Lange
On-demand access to a recording of the lecture and Q&A for 12 months
1. What does Catherine de Lange’s lecture focus on?| A．A slow-down in brain aging. |
| B．A good understanding of gray matter. |
| C．Approaches to mastering brain research. |
| D．Ways to maintain the brain young forever. |
| A．September. | B．October. | C．November. | D．December. |
| A．£13. | B．£25. | C．£39. | D．£52. |
【推荐1】The best apps to aid home schooling
During school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some apps have started offering their services for free to support teachers, parents and students alike.
Babbel
The language learning app Babbel is offering its service to school pupils and students across the UK after the COVID-19 outbreak. Babbel’s courses, available in 14 different languages, are developed by a team of more than 150 linguists and designed to give you the skills to hold a basic conversation in a new language after just a few hours of use.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a digital learning platform and app with content relating to almost every subject imaginable. Quizlet has now opened up its Quizlet Teacher service to teachers for free until 30th June 2020. The app also allows students to use quizzes and flashcards to consolidate learning and make the most of their memory, by using repetition as a way to affirm learning.
Mentimeter
Mentimeter encourages audience interaction through polls and quizzes, which users can respond to via Mentimeter’s smartphone app. While remote studying can sometimes be very individualistic, Mentimeter brings an interactive element to the homeschool day that can help to keep kids on their toes.
Kast
Homeschooling has the potential to be a lonely experience for some children, so using technology to keep in contact with friends can be a great help. The real-time video sharing platform Kast can be used to stay connected, even while studying alone. With parental supervision (监管), Kast can be a great way for kids to delay boredom and aid loneliness.
1. What do these apps have in common?| A．They are only for students. | B．They are all free for use. |
| C．They are all for language study. | D．They all can avoid being bored. |
| A．Before 30th June 2020. | B．On 29th June 2021. | C．Before31th June 2020. | D．On30th June 2021. |
| A．It provides kids with a lonely experience. |
| B．It helps children to share the platform. |
| C．It can get rid of children’s loneliness when studying. |
| D．It can keep kids motivated. |
【推荐2】Not sure how to treat the special person in your life who has a daily chocolate requirement? We pulled together a list of different gifts ranging from traditional hot chocolate kits to chocolate soaps that will take their favorite to a whole new level.
1. HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK KIT, $36
Rather than traditional powder, inside you'll find eight different chocolate sticks with flavors like peanut butter, peppermint, and salted caramel. All your giftee needs to do is steam some milk, stir in their preferred flavor, and enjoy the sweet, warm goodness.
Buy it: Amazon
2. PRECISION COOKER, $178
The secret to the right chocolate texture is finding the perfect temperature. This one promises to bring the professional temperature control technique to the home cook. And your giftee won't even have to stay in the kitchen to reap the benefits. The tool's iPhone and Android apps allow users to control the temperature and time from far away.
Buy it: UncommonGoods
3. CHOCOLATE SOAPS, $30
The magic of chocolate goes beyond the kitchen. Help your favorite chocoholics start their day off right —— with the smell of warm chocolate. Each of the soaps, which include Amber Chocolate, Chocolate Bar, and Raspberry Drizzle, are made from olive oil, coconut, refined sweet almond oil, fragrance, and cocoa butter.
Buy it: Amazon
4. CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES KIT, $35
This kit is easy to use, so even if someone has never made chocolate before, they can experiment with all sorts of flavors and combinations without any previous experience. Inside the kit is a thermometer, two bags of dark chocolate chips, organic cocoa powder, organic coconut flakes, sea salt, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
Buy it: UncommonGoods
1. What is special about PRECISION COOKER?| A．It can teach users temperature control technique. |
| B．It can be controlled from a distance by its users. |
| C．It can make chocolate of different flavors. |
| D．It can cook dishes with better smell. |
| A．HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK KIT. |
| B．PRECISION COOKER. |
| C．CHOCOLATE SOAPS. |
| D．CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES KIT. |
| A．the website of UncommonGoods | B．the website of Amazon |
| C．a website for chocolate recipes | D．a website for gift shopping |
【推荐3】Welcome to Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh — a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals.
The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish saying, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots(Tiny Tales for one-to three-year-olds).
Exit through the gift shop
No gift shop! Better than that, the Centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables, myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary (当代的) material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include LariDon’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selki e Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation of regional Scottish folk stories.
Getting there
The Centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.
Value for money
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around £8 for adults and £6 for children. Café Voices, the Centre’s monthly storytelling night, is £5.
Opening hours
10 a. m.-6 p. m. from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.
1. What can visitors do at the Centre?| A．Attend a weekly story session. | B．Enjoy spoken-word performances. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. | D．Watch free shows. |
| A．Public transportation is recommended. |
| B．Self-driving is encouraged in the city centre. |
| C．Round-trip transportation is provided by the Centre. |
| D．The nearest bus stop is next to Waverley railway station. |
