【推荐1】It’s a struggle for many of us to get out of the sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle, despite our best intentions.     1    , the biggest barriers are mental ones. Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps, or you get easily discouraged and give up.

You already know there are many ways and great reasons to exercise — from improving mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety. But knowing how and why to exercise can’t get you starting and sticking to your exercise plan.     2    , you need to follow these steps which can make exercise less painful and more fun.

● Get rid of the all-or-nothing attitude. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into boring or painful activities you hate to experience the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.     3    . In fact, adding just tiny amounts of physical activity to your weekly routine can have a great effect on your mental and physical health.

● Be kind to yourself. Don’t punish yourself if you miss a workout.     4    . If you miss a day, consider it a rest day, and remember there’s always tomorrow. If you have a hard time sticking with your workout routine, just try something different. There are plenty of ways to stay active, and at the end of the day, you will find an exercise routine that works for you.

●     5    . You are not out of shape overnight, and you’re not going to instantly transform your body either. Demanding too much, too soon only leads to dissatisfaction. Instead of paying attention only to results, focus on consistency (连贯性).

A．Let it go and be patient

B．Share the results with others

C．Have reasonable expectations

D．If you really want to make exercise a habit

E．Remember a little exercise is better than nothing

F．If you are having trouble in finding an exercise to do on a daily basis

G．While practical concerns like a busy schedule can make exercise challenging

【推荐2】Teaching kids how to take control of income and expenses is the key to financial success. Here are a few tips for helping teens understand the importance of money management.

●Family goal setting

Setting financial goals as a family can be a great way to solve a current money problem and involve the whole family in cutting back on spending.     1    . They can also be large such as saving for a family vacation. The idea is to get children and parents to work together toward a common financial goal.

●     2    

Letting teens pay for goods or services will help them develop healthy financial habits. Balancing the family chequebook and understanding the household income and expenses will prepare teens for the future by learning important money management tools.

●Teen credit cards

If teens have credit cards, they should be responsible for paying the bills on their own.     3    , but parents should set ground rules about acceptable purchases and a monthly limit. There should be a clear understanding that the cards will be taken away if the rules are broken.

●Teen jobs

When teens have jobs, it’s important to discuss how that money will be spent.     4    , like how much they will save and how much they should budget for entertainment. It’s also important for children to be responsible for their own money. Teens should have their own bank account and deposit and withdraw money on their own. This will give them a true sense of responsibility.

●Allowance

Parents can use allowances to help young children learn about the power of budgeting: Kids learn that they can spend their money weekly on small treats.     5    .

A．Bill payment

B．Healthy habits

C．Parents should help children budget their money

D．Try to set large family financial goals one at a time

E．They can also save their dollars for a special larger purchase

F．Credit cards can be a good way to build teens’ individual credit

G．Goals can be small such as paying off a small credit card balance

【推荐1】Welcome to Child’s Play NY activities. It offers children and teens exciting experiences. There are just 4 of 14 highly unique activities being offered.

Camp Encanto for Ages 4-6

Walk through a magical door and find your own Encanto in this joyous musical camp. Theater games and improvisation (即兴创作) will have us become magic parts of the madrigal house. Encanto music will stress our playing and we will learn the art of dance and vocal (发声的) techniques to bring the songs to life.

Address: Carroll Street, Brooklyn
Scene Study for Wizards Camp for Ages 7-11

This scene study camp gets young performers working together in magical ways using materials and improvisation. Campers will work on some material from Fantastic Beasts, Tangled and Harry Potter. As they do, they learn character development, and how to make strong and specific choices.

Address: Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn
Outer Space Explorers for Ages 3-4

3-2-1 take off with us into deep space. Whether you’re exploring the outer space or landing on the moon like an astronaut, kids will feel like a star in their amazing explorations. We’ll tie in our adventures with space themed kids’ literature.

Address: Columbia Street, Brooklyn
Train Your Dragon for Ages 4-6

Join us on the Isle of Berk for exciting adventures inspired by Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon, Norse mythology (北欧神话) and our favorite scenes from the films. Together with your friends, defend Berk from dragon hunters and find bravery you never knew you had.

Address: Carroll Street, Brooklyn
1. How many activities does Child’s Play NY offer?

A．2.

B．4.

C．14.

D．20.

2. Which activity is the best choice for children who are fond of music?

A．Camp Encanto.	B．Scene Study for Wizards Camp.
C．Outer Space Explorers.	D．Train Your Dragon.

3. Where can you go if you want to take part in Outer Space Explorers?

A．Pierrepont Street.

B．Columbia Street.

C．Carroll Street.

D．South Oxford Street.

【推荐1】My wife and I have been to Monterey many times with our two kids, but we saw this costal city with a fresh viewpoint when we joined my parents on their first visit to California’s Central Coast.

The COST

Two nights at Monterey Tides cost $ 710; lunch and a couple of rounds of beers at Dust Bowl Brewing Co. were $ 90; and entry to 17-Mile Drive was $ 10.50 per vehicle.

THE BED

We have stayed at Monterey Tides several times. Its direct beach access to Monterey Bay has kept us coming back. We love falling asleep to the sound of waves cashing. My parents had a room with a king size bed, and my family’s room with two queen-size beds was right next door. The hotel offers facilities including beach-side yoga on Saturday mornings. We saw a group of people stretch into their poses as we chased our kids. Maybe next time.

THE MEAL

I’ve been a fan of Dust Bowl brewing Co. for years. The Turlock, California-based brewery (啤酒厂), opened its Monterey Tap Depot this year in a former train station near Fisherman’s Wharf (码头). Along with a bar inside, there’s an outdoor seating area. We ate a tasty lunch and I chose one of my favourite beers, Hops of Wrath, an Indian pale beer that reminds you of John Steinbeck’s classical novel The Grapes of Wrath.

THE FIND

Cannery Row, another Steinbeck’s novel, takes place in Monterey during the Great Depression. The current Cannery Row is lined with restaurants, hotels, shops and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. On our trip in early October, we bypassed (绕过) Cannery Row to explore the coast from Pacific Grove south to Asilomar State, which has easy access to tide pools.

THE LESSON LEARNED

When you’ve been somewhere countless times, you sometimes take it for granted, but when you go with someone who has never been there, you see it from a new point of view.

1. What does the author like about Monterey Tides?

A．Sleeping in the queen-size bed there.

B．Doing yoga there alongside the beach.

C．Hearing the sound of the sea when he sleeps there.

D．Reading classical novels there while enjoying some beer.

2. What can you do in Monterey Tap Depot?

A．Drink Hops of Wrath.

B．Take a train somewhere.

C．Talk with novelist John Steinbeck.

D．Go fishing near Fisherman’s Wharf.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Cannery Row allows easy access to tide pools.

B．The author’s children slept on a king-size bed.

C．The author went to Monterey for the first time.

D．The Grapes of Wrath and Cannery Row were written by John Steinbeck.

【推荐3】From vibrant, culture-full cities to peaceful areas of outstanding natural beauty, the UK is a diverse destination for travelers. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK-

Norwich, Norfolk

With 31 surviving medieval (中世纪的) churches, Norwich is an easily overlooked historical treasure. Roadside signs show this “A Fine City" and for good reason. The pubs are among the best in English, with the delightful Adam and Eve dating back to 1249. And with an annual arts festival taking place every May, its modern cultural offering makes it far more than a museum piece.

Dungeness, Kent

The only place appointed as a desert in the UK, Dungeness is completely unique. Located on the Kent coast, its windswept beaches and inland nature reserve, coupled with big skies and sea air, make it the perfect place to spend an afternoon getting the freshest air imaginable. The coastal village with the same name is something of a time channel, with a railway carrying passengers along the coast to the town of Hythe.

Manchester

Northern England’s cities often get unfairly crowded together, but there’s a distinctiveness between Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester that makes them all worth a visit. It's the latter, though, that’s the big hitter. The vibrant Northern Quarter is great for shopping, while places such as Bridgewater Hall, Home and the Albert Hall make it the place for culture lovers. Forget complaints about the wet weather in England; Manchester is the real deal.

Glasgow

It’s easy to overlook Glasgow, which is the charm of Edinburgh. But as Scotland’s largest city it easily matches the capital when it comes to architecture, art and culture. The Kelvin grove Art Gallery is world-class, while the West End’s shops and bars are the perfect places to spend a relaxing afternoon. With a thriving music scene and top restaurants like the award-winning Stravaigin, it’s undoubtedly one of the country’s best destinations for a city break.

1. What can you see in Norwich, Norfolk?

A．Ancient buildings.

B．Beautiful rivers.

C．Huge deserts.

D．Thick forest.

2. Where can you go if you enjoy experiencing fresh sea air?

A．Norwich, Norfolk.

B．Dungeness, Kent.

C．Manchester.

D．Glasgow.

3. What do Manchester and Glasgow have in common?

A．They both have pleasant weather.	B．They are both famous for their bars.
C．They both have convenient transportation.	D．They both attract culture lovers.