How to Hygge for the Holiday
Everyone is talking about “hygge” — the word used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? But how to realize at least some of hygge holidays?
Express your creativity. Take a step back from the pressures of everyday life and let your creative side out to play. Set aside paint, paper and an hour to yourself.
Share good food with good friends. Friends and food are some of life’s simplest pleasures.
Make simple things special.
It is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year nowadays.
| A．Set a far-reaching goal. |
| B．Spend some “me time” occasionally. |
| C．Combining the two helps get the hygge feeling. |
| D．This way you can have hygge by expressing your talent out. |
| E．Here are some words for hygge: comfort, friends and laughter. |
| F．Hygge is all about letting your senses enjoy everyday moments. |
| G．A volleyball match on the sandy beach is a good example of summertime hygge. |
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Cook at home. Cooking at home is cheaper and healthier than eating out, so teach yourself to cook the things you love, and keep a well-stocked fridge.
Develop active habits.
Socialize. Having a healthy social network is good for your longevity, your recovery from illnesses you contract, and your mental stability. See friends regularly. Keep in touch with family. To expand your social contacts, join an organization.
Build happiness and self-acceptance. There is a strong link between happiness and health, so try to get in the habit of treating yourself lovingly. Speak to yourself the way you would speak to a dear friend. When you start having negative thoughts, pause, and identify the thought that is making you feel bad.
| A．Shop healthily |
| B．Buy whatever you like |
| C．Accept the bad feeling and don’t try to control it |
| D．You get stuck with thoughts like, “Only losers feel this bad” |
| E．Getting into healthy habits is helpful for you |
| F．Get involved in the organization and stick with it |
| G．If you have trouble getting to the gym on a regular basis |
【推荐2】Let’s be frank. A CV (个人简历) is a highly professional business document and it is NO place to talk about your hobbies or your personal interests... right?
Well, not exactly.
Employers love knowing about the applicant’s hobbies and interests. Here is why:
Prospective employers invest in people; they hire and work with human beings, not robots. It is because of this that employers look for every clue in their prospective employees to find out about their true skills and competencies. What better way is there to achieve this than by looking at their hobbies and interests?
Benefits of including your hobbies and interests on your CV:
It will give the recruiter (招聘人员) a fuller and more complete picture of you.
Sporting interests indicate that you are fit and healthy.
Involvement in the community indicates good interpersonal skills.
Outside interests tell the employer that you can have a good time as well.
They form a great basis for discussion at the interview stage.
Examples of hobbies and what they say about YOU:
Computing: Good with technology.
Swimming: Keeps fit and healthy.
Puzzles: Excellent problem-solving skills.
Football/Soccer: Teamwork skills.
Chess: Intelligent, strategist.
Socializing with friends: Team player (rather than longer).
Possible pitfalls to avoid when writing your hobbies on your CV:
Avoid mentioning risky or time-consuming hobbies: It is in the employer's best interest to have you healthy, fit and able to work; therefore, we advise against writing regular rock climbing in the Himalayas as a hobby.
Irrelevant hobbies: How will “stamp and coin collecting” as a hobby help you to get a job as an Administrative Engineering Manager? On the other hand, stamp collecting would be a very valuable hobby to mention when applying for a job as a Stamp Appraiser (鉴定人).
Including too many hobbies: Usually, if you include more than just two or three hobbies on your CV, the employer is likely to wonder when this person will have any time to do some work?!
Lying: Having seen a TV program once (when you were twelve!) doesn't count as a hobby. You will be asked carefully about your hobbies and interests at the interview stage. Save yourself the embarrassment and do not lie about your hobbies.
1. The underlined word “pitfalls” in the subtitle is closest in meaning to _________.| A．traps | B．experience |
| C．limits | D．confusion |
| A．Computing | B．Playing chess. |
| C．Reading comic books. | D．Making ship models |
| A．preparing their resumes |
| B．studying people's hobbies |
| C．wondering what hobby to take up |
| D．working in the department of human resources |
【推荐3】We are here to share these essay writing suggestions in case you wish to write an essay for your own benefit. Writing your own statement of personal belief can be a powerful tool for self-reflection. It can also be a wonderful thing to share with family, friends, and colleagues.
Be distinctive.
Take your belief out of the events that have shaped your core values. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed.
Be brief.
Make your essay about yourself; speak in the first person. Avoid speaking in "we". Tell your personal belief; this is not an opinion about social ideals.
Keeping the above in heart and putting them into action, you will realize writing an essay just seems like an easy task.
| A．Be personal |
| B．Be appealing |
| C．Your statement should be between 500 and 600 words |
| D．It’s important to know how to tell a story about yourself |
| E．Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speak |
| F．Think of your own life, and tell the things you know that no one else does |
| G．To guide you through this process, we offer some simple suggestions for you to follow |
【推荐1】May’s Midi Festival
As a rock festival the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans. It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast. This year, about 100 rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands. With beautiful scenery and exciting music it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family.
2:00—10:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 1. China Music Valley Grassland Park, Pinggu District. 400-610-3721.
Fans of Painting
Ancient Chinese calligraphers (书法家) and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans. Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works. A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing (1368-1911) Dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans. They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China. The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories: natural landscapes, flowers and birds, figures and calligraphy.
10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 29. National Museum of China,16 East Chang an Avenue. 010-651-6400.
Poetic Portraits
Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses. Wang Xiaojin, who is from Shandong Province, has been exhibiting since 1993. The other artist, Xu Zhigang, is originally from Liaoning Province, but is now in Beijing.
10: 00 a.m.—8. 00 p. m. from April 28 to June 20. Rong Gallery, Sheraton Pudong Hotel, 38 Pujian Road. Pudong New Area. 0137-6408-7294.
Group Show
The artist group, “island6”, worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism. Through interactive video, photography, oil on canvas and sculpture, the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace.
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m., from April 30 to June 28. Studio Rouge,50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District. 021-5252-7856.
1. What can we learn from this passage?| A．Besides music, people can enjoy beautiful scenery at China Music Valley Grassland Park. |
| B．The show held by “island6”would last more than two months. |
| C．Wang Xiaojin held an exhibition with paintings featuring Chinese women on his own. |
| D．The themes of these fan paintings are mainly about natural landscapes, flowers and birds. |
| A．Watch a music show at Rong Gallery. | B．Enjoy the performance of rock bands. |
| C．Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings. | D．Appreciate painting works from the Qing Dynasty. |
| A．Musicians | B．Young women | C．Businessmen | D．Art lovers |
【推荐2】Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, is often called the “ City of Festival ” , as this place is full of events and festivals on a regular basis. Here are some of the best winter events in Edmonton for you.
Snowshoeing
If you want to appreciate stars in your snowshoes, head to the Ek Island National Park. This park is a great option for a full-day or a half-day trip. You can rent snowshoes at most locations. It’s actually quite a fun family activity to enjoy the white snow outside.
Cost: rental starts at $7 / hour
Typical hours: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Northern Lights
Edmonton is located in the northern part of Alberta where sighting Northern Lights during winters is common. Edmonton is an awesome location to watch stars.
Cost: free
Typical hours: after midnight
Ice on Whyte Festival
Ice on Whyte is an ice carving festival. Many international artists arrive in Edmonton carve ice and display their works of art during this festival. This is a must-visit item! Ice carving competitions are held at the festival every year. It is held on the last weekend of January and the first weekend of February.
Cost: $7 +
Typical hours: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Snowball Fights
The Rundle Park is a beautiful park which overlooks the North Saskatchewan River, so you can imagine how beautiful it is. When you reach there, it’s like a snowy winter wonderland waiting for you to kick in the river valley adventure. Have a snowball fight and have fun there.
Cost: free
Typical hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
1. Which event is suitable for a family to enjoy?| A．Snowshoeing. | B．Northern Lights. |
| C．Ice on Whyte Festival. | D．Snowball Fights. |
| A．Because there are many famous rivers. |
| B．Because you can see Northern Lights. |
| C．Because many works of art from international artists will be displayed. |
| D．Because it only lasts two days. |
| A．Both are held in the north of Canada. | B．Both are free of charge. |
| C．Both only take place at night. | D．Both can hold a wonderful adventure. |
【推荐3】UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Summer Camps
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for the youth on summer camps 2023. Here are four best summer camps.
Windsurfing Camp
This camp is designed to teach students the basics of windsurfing, including balance and self-rescues. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstration and water time, campers are able to master the basics of the sport. A comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged. Campers must be ages 10-17 to register. All campers must be able to swim and weigh 100 pounds or more to safely use public windsurfing equipment.
Price:$330. Those who have participated before can receive 10% off.
Sailing Camp
Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at their experience level on the beautiful San Francisco Bay! 2023 brings exciting updates to the camp and helps sailors master new skills. Previous sailing experience is required. Campers must be ages 12-18 to register. All campers must have basic swimming skills.
Price:$255.
Skateboarding Camp
In this camp, skateboarders will learn mechanics and basic riding skills such as balance, riding switches, and dropping-in. Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability. All participants are educated in skateboard safety. Campers must be ages 8-16 to register．Participants must bring their own skateboard，helmet and knee＆elbow pads（护具）.
Price:$300. $240 per person for group registration.
Rock Climbing Camp
Learn climbing skills，knot-tying，top-rope climbing and equipment care. Sites include Strawberry Canyon, Remillard, Indian Rock and Cragmont Parks. Campers must be ages 9-15 to register. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.
Price:$275.
1. What common skill is required for the participants of Windsurfing Camp and Sailing Camp?| A．Previous learning experience. | B．Swimming |
| C．First aid knowledge.. | D．Personal protective equipment. |
| A．It is intended for primary pupils. |
| B．It'll issue certificates of excellence. |
| C．It gives a 10% discount for group registration. |
| D．It bases its lessons on campers’ levels. |
| A．Windsurfing Camp. | B．Sailing Camp. |
| C．Rock Climbing Camp. | D．Skateboarding Camp. |
