In some countries, many families are choosing camping as an affordable way to vacation due to the cost-of-living crisis (危机).
Camping needs careful planning. Making a detailed list of what to bring ensures nothing important is forgotten. It is advised to pack light and easy-to-set-up tents (帐篷). It’s also important to choose equipment suitable for the season. For families, bringing comfort items like favorite books or toys can make the new environment more welcoming for kids.
Camping is more than just setting up a tent.
All in all, camping is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with family.
A.Use the experience to teach life skills. |
B.Camping should be an enjoyable adventure. |
C.It also includes preparing and planning meals. |
D.Allow the kids to take part in planning process. |
E.Since children can get untidy, packing extra clothes is necessary. |
F.With the right preparation and attitude, it can be an unforgettable experience. |
G.However, for first-time campers, especially those with kids, the experience can be challenging. |
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【推荐1】Green travel is becoming more and more popular. Travelers are changing their usual holiday places through green travel. It is not only good for the earth,but also for the experience of the trip.
Choose a green place.
Travelers should know something about green hotels before they book. Some hotels host educational talks to help their guests make green choices,other hotels will use signs and brochures to educate the guests.
Use public transport,hire a bike or walk.
It may seem easy to drive a private car to see the sights,but it is not good for the environment. To reduce the carbon emissions(排放),why not use public transport?
Choose to eat local.
Many travelers want to visit local homes and taste home cooked meals. Eating locally made a good influence(影响)on a country.
Say no to plastic.
One of the biggest problems in the world is the use of plastic. Green travelers can reduce the use of plastic by taking part in clean-up activities.
A.Choose a green hotel. |
B.If the places are nearby |
C.Since plastic is everywhere |
D.Have you made the right decision? |
E.Choose a friend to travel with you. |
F.The following are the ways of green travel. |
G.Do you want to make a difference in the world? |
【推荐2】Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts from getting in the way of everyone’s happiness.
Have meals together as often as possible.
Parents work and kids have after-school activities, so it’s tough to have breakfast and dinner together every day. However, do your best to eat together as often as possible.
Do household chores together.
Few people actually enjoy doing chores, but sharing household responsibilities can help everyone in your family take pride in your home.
Avoid comparing your family to those you see on social media.
It can be easy to believe that because other people always look happy in their pictures and videos, they always feel that way.
Avoid harsh criticism and judgments.
Give each other permission to express emotions and act silly without fear of criticism or judgment.
A.Remember, every family needs to work to keep their relationships healthy and strong. |
B.When people expect harsh judgment, they tend to bottle things up and avoid sharing their feelings. |
C.However, navigating family relationships requires patience, understanding, and effective communication. |
D.Family meals are a key routine that helps you stay involved in each other’s lives. |
E.When you are stressed, you’re more likely to make harsh judgments. |
F.Try to make it as fun as possible, such as by playing music or having contests. |
G.Developing a chore system in your family’s routine can make a big difference. |
When a teen can combine an understanding of WIIFM with a sense of passion about achieving a goal, barriers will start to fall away. At our teen summer camps, we arrange an event near the end of the 10-day session that helps campers identify an important life goal and mentally break through their biggest barrier to achieving the goal. We pass around 12-by-12-inch pine boards. We tell campers that this activity is not about breaking a piece of wood. It’s about how you can get what you want in your life. It’s about breaking barriers to grab on to your goals.
They have the power to break through any barrier. It has nothing to do with body size or physical condition. The skinniest, smallest teens will break through the board almost as easily as the big ones.
We talk to the campers about the reasons they might have had for not reaching their goals in the past. Maybe they got lazy and decided it wasn’t worth the effort. Maybe they failed and let their fear of failure hold them back. But this exercise is about putting the past where it belongs. Today is about making new choices.
By this point in the program, we ask them to think of the goal they’ve set or themselves and write their goals on the boards. Then they write the possible obstacles which may hold them back on the opposite sides. An inch of pine now stands between them and their dreams.
The facilitators and their teammates gather around. The support is strong. One by one, they break through the barriers and grab their goals! All around us teens are laughing, crying, hugging, and holding up the broken pieces of their boards. The confidence shown on their faces is beautiful.
While arranging such an activity in one’s home is almost unrealistic for parents, the value of helping a teen break through a personal hairier simply by being there as moral support can not be overestimated. More help for parents in the form of videos and articles is available at our website, in our blogs and in a monthly e-newsletter.
1. The 12-by-12-inch pine boards are used as ______.
A.materials to test one’s muscles | B.signs of goals in one’s life |
C.assessments to show one’s progress | D.symbols of barriers in one’s life |
A.become hard-working | B.get moral support |
C.gain confidence | D.set right goals |
A.The Power of WIIFM | B.What’s in It for Me |
C.The Importance of Goals | D.Motivational Strategies |
A.teens | B.parents | C.campers | D.tutors |
【推荐1】Do you want something to have fun? Well, look at a list of some activities.
Living like Summer Flowers
As the first exhibition in the new space of Fangyuan Art Museum, with the theme of flowers, it showcases many new works by artist Yan Ping. This exhibition aims to express the beauty of the power of life, and to discover the beauty that we have overlooked in the world.
The “Big Yellow Duck”
Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman will bring his big rubber(橡胶) duck to the Today Art Museum in Beijing, inviting you to participate in this nearly three month party. This exhibition is Hofman’s first large-scale solo exhibition in China. More than 25 new works will be displayed, presenting the landmark of Hofman’s more than 20 years of artistic career.
Yoga in Hutong
We are excited to offer a truly magical experience to our community at the absolutely attractive hutong place, Z-Space.Start your Sunday morning with 75-minute movement to awaken your body and mind, and fuel your spirit. After class, we’ll enjoy a selection of snacks and drinks.
Viewing the Sand Ridge
Contemporary ink artist Tan Jun will hold his solo exhibition “Guansha Ridge” at Beijing Soka Art. In this exhibition, there will be 8 collections of photography and painting, adding a new experience to the viewer’s way of viewing and feeling the mysterious poetic world.
1. Where can you watch some works about flowers?A.At Z-Space. | B.At Beijing Soka Art. |
C.At Today Art Museum. | D.At Fangyuan Art Museum. |
A.Yoga in Hutong. | B.The “Big Yellow Duck”. |
C.Viewing the Sand Ridge. | D.Living like Summer Flowers. |
A.Hold a party. | B.Visit a big duck. |
C.Eat some food. | D.Paint some pictures. |
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
Boundary Creek is a 34 acre park designed for quiet nature study. Families can use the grassy open space, complete with picnic tables near the parking lot for picnics.
A special feature is the observation boardwalks for people of all heights to watch the animals without being noticed.
Challenge Grove Park
Challenge Park is not a challenge for children with special needs. Both playgrounds at the park are wheelchair accessible and the newest playground, Build Jake's Place, was built specifically for children of all abilities.
The 17-acre park also includes a basketball court. ball park and covered picnic area with bathrooms. There is a paved path throughout the park.
Laurel Acres
Probably the most popular park due to how full the parking lot always seems to be is Laurel Acres. Fortunately, the park is big enough that the parking is only thing that ever seems full.
For children, there are three playgrounds to choose from, one of which is for smaller children. The huge hill is great for rolling or sledding down. Children also enjoy watching[来the ducks and geese in and around the pond.
The park includes a picnic area with covered pavilion( ).
1. What is special about Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area?
A.It has grassy open space. |
B.It is a quiet place for study. |
C.It's convenient for people to have picnics. |
D.It offers a good place for animal watching. |
A.Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area. |
B.Challenge Grove Park. |
C.Build Jake's Place. |
D.Laurel Acres. |
A.It is always crowded with visitors. |
B.It has a small parking lot. |
C.It has no place for a picnic. |
D.It attracts the largest number of visitors. |
【推荐3】Four European Destinations You Need to Visit This Autumn
Istanbul, Turkey
Stretching across two continents, Istanbul is a city with thousands of years of history. In autumn, the weather is pleasant without being too hot, so you can sightsee or shop without breaking a sweat. Take in Istanbul’s grand buildings, from the golden dome(圆顶)inside Hagia Sophia—built in 537 AD as a church and turned into a temple in the fifteenth century to luxurious palaces lining along the Bosphorus Strait.
La Langhe, Italy
Le Langhe is a hilly area in northern Italy. In autumn, the hillsides covered with bronze and orange leaves provide beautiful views This is also the season of the prized white truffle(松露), which can sell for hundreds of euros a gram. From October to December, the city of Alba hosts an international white truffle fair where you can eat delicious dishes like buttery pasta. Pair it with the region’s famous wines like Barbaresco and Barolo.
Perugia, Italy
During October 13-22, the capital of the Umbria region plays host to the biggest chocolate festival in the world, EuroChocolate. This year is its 30th anniversary and it’s set to draw nearly a million visitors. Sweet-toothed travelers can enjoy everything from chocolate-covered fruit, chocolate drink to chocolate shaped like cameras, tools, shoes and paintbrushes. There are chocolate art displays recently there’s been a dome-shaped house constructed from 3, 600 kilograms of chocolate bricks and chocolate sculpting competitions.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Those who can’t wait for the ski season to begin can head to the Swiss village of Zermatt in autumn. In the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, you can ski down a continuous 21-kilometre-long run that arrives straight into the flower-bedecked Alpine village of Zermatt. The season gets underway in earnest in November when the place is often blanketed by real snow thanks to its high altitude.
1. What is recommended to visit along the Bosphorus Strait?A.A famous church. | B.Some palaces. |
C.An ancient temple. | D.Many chocolate houses. |
A.Attend an international white truffle fair. |
B.Experience the biggest chocolate festival. |
C.Admire a golden dome inside Hagia Sophia. |
D.Participate in chocolate sculpting competitions. |
A.Perugia, Italy. | B.La Langhe, Italy. |
C.Istanbul, Turkey. | D.Zermatt, Switzerland. |