【推荐1】Swap, Don’t shop!

You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn’t end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources(资源)to make, and buying loads of new clothing(or throwing out old clothing)is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you’re-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor?     1    . It’s the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.

A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It’s really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.

●Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection.     2     , and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.

●    3    . They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their “new” clothes home.

●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.    4    . Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.

●Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever.     5    . And don’t forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it’s a party!

【推荐3】Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your years in education.

    1     There are thousands of universities in the world, so finding one that meets your every need can be a challenging task. But don’t worry. Here are some tips that may help you to some extent.

    2     If you’d like to see your family and friends regularly, then you can consider universities that are in your hometown or in a nearby city. If you are eager to explore a new city or culture, why not consider a place which is further away or even in another country?

Once you’ve narrowed down your options to where you want to study, you then need to make sure that the university offers the courses that interest you. After all, choosing a university that doesn’t offer the courses you’re interested in is also miserable(苦恼的).     3    

Another important consideration that must be taken into account when choosing a university is the cost.     4     Therefore, it’s important that you have the funds in place to help you get through your college years. It’s better to choose a university that your family is able to afford.

Last but not least, you’d better start making a choice about your future study early. Choosing a university is a significant decision. Where and what you choose to study will influence your entire student experience.     5     In this way, you can evaluate all your options before making a final decision.

【推荐3】Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, every trip needs a little planning. Travel planning doesn’t have to be stressful, though. Here are some simple steps for you.

Start planning in advance.

    1     International trips can take months to plan. Trips during high seasons, like summer vocations, need to be planned further out than trips during low seasons.

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Before you do anything, you need to know how much money you will have for this travel. It is easy to overspend when you are travelling if you don’t plan ahead. So start your planning by working out how much you want to spend on transportation, food, sightseeing and hotels.

Make reservations.

Booking transportation and accommodations in advance is quite necessary. Things like flights, trains and even car rentals can be quite different depending on when and where you book them. It’s worth considering booking accommodations online. There are many reliable websites for booking hotels.     3    

Make a tour routine.

Make your routine simple and clear. You don’t need to plan out every minute of every day.     4     Researching and planning these before you leave allows you to see and do more of you want.

Pack your essentials.

    5     For example, your ID card and mobile phone charges. Check the night before you depart. Check the weather and pack proper clothing for your trip.