【推荐1】The thought often occurs to us that if only we had a little more time in the day, we could do all the things we want to do.     1    , but by improving time management skills we can be more productive and have more time for ourselves and our hobbies.

    2    . It seems corny(老生常谈的), but actually putting down on paper the things we have to get done and watching the list grow shorter as the day progresses can be a wonderful way to improve our productivity. Schedule blocks of time for each task. If we have not given ourselves enough time to finish our tasks, but we must move on to something else, try to make up time with another task on our list.     3    

Mark our list in order of priority(优先).The most important tasks should be dealt with first.     4    but the point of improving time management skills is to get the important tasks taken care of regularly.

Be reasonable about what we can accomplish each day.    5    . It may mean that we have to cut our television time in half, but our daily lists can become more manageable with time.

A．Make a to-do list

B．Cut your larger projects into pieces

C．This way, we can get what we must complete done

D．You can improve your efficiency to get more things done

E．Unfortunately, we can't change those 24 hours in a day to 30

F．There are some things we may have to put off from one day to the other

G．We need to start by seeing when we have free time and could be more productive

【推荐2】In the mad rush of day-to-day living, we can often forget to find opportunities for our families to relax and have fun together. But having fun is an essential part of growing up. It’s also critical toward building a strong family.     1    

It builds family bonds. The family that plays together stays together. Family bonds are built when you do something together that is simply fun. These bonds can last a lifetime.     2     Family board game night or a trip to the ice cream shop for Friday night dessert are excellent examples. These are the good times and memories that your children will carry with them forever and can even help them deal with more challenging times in their lives.

    3     The more time a family takes to have fun and enjoy life, the more the kids can discover. Even something as simple as going for a walk can reveal something new. Family fun provides opportunities to mix in a little learning. Consider what you can discover from a family visit to a pond or by building a Lego metropolis together in the basement.

It promotes social skills. The ability to have fun and be fun is an attractive personality trait that children can benefit from in social interactions.     4     They will pick up more quickly on necessary social cues (线索) and will aid them throughout their lives. Examples of these social cues include knowing when they’ve gone too far or when someone else is no longer having fun.     5    

A．It expands the mind.

B．It increases children’s creativity.

C．The following are why family bonds are important.

D．Fun also helps build important family traditions.

E．It helps children build social skills to make friends or deal with new situations.

F．Here are some more reasons why having fun together as a family is essential.

G．The children will also be able to successfully communicate when they’re ready to move

【推荐3】We offer several distinct options for you to choose the ticket that suits you best.

TICKET TYPE	DISCOUNT	NOTES
standard returns	20%	return within 60 days of outward trip
same day returns	25%	ticket cannot be altered or refunded
children	40%	children between 4 and 11
students	25%	student card must be shown
senior citizens	25%	senior card must be shown
groups (10—25 people)	15%	discount on each section of the trip
globetrotter tickets	according to the tickets	Railpass，Tourist Card

*Only one discount may apply to each fare.

CHANGES AND REFUNDS

Tickets may be refunded not later than 5 minutes before the departure of the train for a charge of 15% of the ticket price，or the journey may be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price.(Not applicable to same day returns.)

CHANGES FOR SAME DAY TRAVEL

You may change your ticket once without charge for a journey on the same day as the original ticket.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO TRAVELLERS

·When you buy your ticket it is up to you to check that the dates and times of the journey on it are exactly as you requested.

·Ticket control and access to each train platform will be open until 2 minutes before the departure of the train.

·Each traveller may take one suitcase and one item of hand luggage.You may also check in 15kgs of luggage not later than 30 minutes before departure，at no extra charge.

·If you would like to charter a train，or make reservations for over 25 passengers travelling together，call the Sales Department.

OUR TIMETABLE IS GUARANTEED

If the arrival of your train at your destination is delayed by more than 5 minutes according to the timetable，we will refund the full price of your ticket if the delay is caused by our company.

1. If an elderly person with a valid card buys a standard­return ticket，he/she will receive at most a discount of__________ .

A．20%	B．25%
C．45%	D．50%

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Same day returns can be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price.

B．You can get your ticket price refunded if you are 2 minutes late for the train.

C．Travelers should ensure they are ready to board the train with at least 2 minutes to spare.

D．Extra money will be paid on checked luggage of 15 kgs an hour before departure.

3. This passage is mainly written to__________.

A．provide some information about train travel

B．describe the policies of changes and refunds

C．introduce the luggage allowance on the train

D．compare the discounts of different ticket types

【推荐2】It is named a kind of wooden Eiffel Tower, because of the fact that there was a large wooden platform far out in the lake on which stood an improbably high diving board. It was, I’m sure, the county’s tallest wooden structure and no one had ever been known to jump from it.
So it was quite a shock when our teacher, Mr. David, announced that he would dive off the high board that very afternoon.
Word of his questionable plan was already spreading through town as Mr. David swam out to the platform. He was just a tiny, stick figure when he got there but even from such a distance the high board seemed almost to touch the clouds. Once at the top, he paced the enormously long board, then took some deep breaths and finally stood at edge. He was going to do it.
Several hundred people had gathered at the shore to watch. Mr. David stood for quite a long time, then he raised his arms, took one massive bounce and launched himself into a perfect dive. It was beautiful. He fell with perfect style for what seemed minutes. The crowd fell silent. The only sound to be heard was the faint whistle of his body tearing through the air toward the water far, far below.
But about three quarters of the way down he seemed to have second thoughts and began suddenly to panic, waving his arms and legs like someone having a bad dream. When he was perhaps thirty feet above the water, he gave up on waving and spread his arms and legs wide, apparently hoping that it would somehow slow his fall.
It didn’t.
He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of their trees three miles away. I don’t think he entered the water at all. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air. After that, he lay still on the surface, spinning like an autumn leaf.
He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat and placed on an old blanket where he spent the rest of the afternoon. Occasionally he accepted small sips of water, but otherwise was too shocked to speak. From head to toe, he was covered with deep red bruises.
It was the best day of my life.
1. How did the writer find Mr. David’s plan to jump from the diving board?

A．Heroic.

B．Disappointing.

C．Crazy.

D．Confused.

2. In Paragraph 3, Mr. David is described as “a tiny, stick figure” because he was ________.

A．very far away	B．very small and thin
C．tired after swimming	D．sure to be broken

3. Why did Mr. David suddenly start swinging his arms and legs during the dive?

A．He thought it was the best way to slow his fall.

B．He wanted to show his courage.

C．He was signaling the crowd for help.

D．He lost his confidence and started to panic.

【推荐3】Though many people think of summer as a time to slow down and enjoy a vacation, it can also be the perfect time to make money or get experience. Here are some good summer jobs for you.

Survey-taking

Survey-taking is a way to make money during your summer holiday, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have many chances. With a computer or smartphone, you can sit on your sofa and search for survey sites such as Surveys On The Go, InboxDollars or Swagbucks. Without much effort, you can start making money for your opinions. However, the ease of use comes with a low earning potential.

Food Delivery(递送)

If you enjoy driving, you can use your car to deliver food. You can sign up to deliver food from restaurants with services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Another choice is delivering daily used goods with services such as Postmates, Shipt and Instacart. The earning potential for delivery can be higher than for other jobs because customers often give tips. The disadvantage is that these jobs require you to put in more time.

Photo Applications

If you go to the mall, you can use an app such as Field Agent or Gigwalk to make money by taking pictures of products in stores. See any help-wanted signs in the store windows? Take a picture and get paid for each one you find.

House Sitting and Pet Care

Summer is a time when people take vacations and may need someone to look after their homes or pets. Services such as HouseSitter and MindMyHouse connect homeowners with proper house sitters(看房人). For animal lovers who would rather care for someone’s pet while they are away, you can turn to services like Rover.

1. What do we know about making money through Survey-Taking?

A．It’s interesting.	B．It requires little effort.
C．It takes much time.	D．It requires special knowledge.

2. Why is the earning potential for Food Delivery higher than for other jobs?

A．You can get some extra reward.

B．You work longer hours.

C．You need to drive your own car.

D．You deliver food for many people.

3. Which app should you use if you enjoy looking after animals?

A．Swagbucks.

B．Uber Eats.

C．HouseSitter.

D．Rover.