【推荐2】Johnson arrived at the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He began his climb to achieve his dream after years of preparation. But he went up alone. He started climbing and it was becoming later and later. He did not prepare for camping, so he had to keep on climbing.

Soon night fell and Johnson could not see anything. Everything was black. There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds. As he was climbing only about 10 feet away from the top, he slipped and fell. He could only see darkness passing at a great speed. He kept falling… He thought certainly he would die.

But then Johnson felt the long rope tied to his waist (腰部) pull very hard. His body was hanging in the air. He had no other choice but to shout, “Help! Help me!”

Suddenly he heard a deep voice, “What do you want me to do?”

“Save me!”

“Do you really think that I can save you?”

“Of course.”

“Then cut the rope.” However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope.

The next day Johnson was found hanging strongly to a rope…TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND!!!

How much do you believe in some “rope”? Sometimes you have to dare to cut the rope and let go. The results might be out of your expectation.

【推荐1】Here are four of the best museums in the U. S. that should appeal to you.

Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington D.C.)

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is a famous museum in the heart of Washington D.C., featuring a vast collection of American art from the colonial (殖民的) era to the present. The museum is known for its impressive collection of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, photographs, and folk art.

The Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago)

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art are the highlights of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago. The museum is famed for its expansive collection of American art and 20th-century furniture. If you are a Monet enthusiast, don’t forget to stroll (闲逛) through this museum to catch one of America’s largest collection of Monet paintings.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum—Boston

The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum allows tourists not only to see where the tea was thrown into the harbor almost 250 years ago, but also to take on the role of someone who witnessed the historical event. The one-hour program allows visitors to enjoy the whole museum, as well as the gift shop and Abigail’s Tea Room & Terrace for light food and drinks.

National Museum of Natural History—Washington, D.C.

The National Museum of Natural History boasts an astonishing accumulation of more than 145 million different items. It’s also home to the famous Hope Diamond, as well as hundreds of different butterfly species. The museum is completely free, so go ahead and spend hours getting lost in all the historical objects.

【推荐2】Special Museums In Christchurch, New Zealand

1. Yaldhurst Museum

Yaldhurst Museum is a place for car lovers in Christchurch city, which displays classic cars over a span of a century. The small museum has a collection of the widest range of car models from horse model to buggy cars. Established by a car enthusiast and collector, Alfred Thornhill Cooper, Yaldhurst Museum is now open for 50 years.

Open Time: Wednesday—Sunday 10 a. m. -5 p. m. with the last entry of 4 p. m.

Entrance fee: $10 for students, $20 for adults.

2. Rutherford's Den

Rutherford's Den is a historic space for the country's most famous scientist—Ernest Rutherford, also known as the father of Nuclear Science. Opened in Christchurch Arts Center in 2016, it is a small interactive museum with collections of Rutherford's works. The TV, the radio and even telephones are just some of the inventions of Rutherford, and his peers—all are displayed here.

Open time: 10 a. m. -5 p. m., every day except for Christmas Day.

Entrance Fee: $10 for adults，$5 for students and children.

3. The Toy Collector

The Toy Collector is a new player in the museums in Christchurch. Born recently in 2016, the Toy Collector is for all toy lovers displaying a huge collection of toys from all ages. You can witness all the toys you had ever wanted as a child from lego superhero miniatures to a movie-themed toy. You can trip down your memory in just an hour.

Open Time: Every day from 10 a. m. -4 p. m.

Entrance Fee: $10 for an adult, $5 for children.

4. The Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Come and explore the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, where you can see more than three thousand years of human history through an amazing collection of artifacts from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern cultures. Born in 2017, this small one-roomed museum is a new home for old objects. The collection is well laid out with the necessary descriptions of the objects.

Open Time: Wed - Sun from 11 a. m. -3 p. m.

Entrance Fee: Free lo enter.

【推荐3】Hungry for more “Great British Baking Show” ? Sample these tasty reads.

The “Great British Baking Show” is a long running reality show, once seen as a heartwarming escape. Here is a list of books that can also fulfill that particular “Bake Off” dish of sugary and heartwarming.

“The Charm Offensive” by Alison Cochrun

Though there are no sugary treats of the baked variety in the novel, this does offer that competition and a sweet finish. In order for Dev and Charlie to get together, each must face their biggest emotional barriers, have discussions about mental health and become vulnerable (脆弱的) with each other. All of this adds up to an open-hearted and heartwarming story.

“Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson

You won’t be able to feed the title of this book without watering for sweetness. But the details of this novel and its back story are as rich as the most delicious dessert. A black cake recipe by Wilkerson subscription Sweet Reads calls for one whole pound of dark brown sugar—but notes “Quantities are approximate. Eleanor never did write them down.”

“Chef’s Kiss” by T. J. Alexander

In the novel, Simone is an inspired baker, which means that there are many passages detailing how she creates original recipes both at work and at home. The book nods at the competitive food industry in general, where celebrity chefs and social media can make or break a career.

“Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake” by Alexis Hall

The competition that Rosaline takes part in is a very real “Bake Off” , and she completes with three bakes per episode (集). But it also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what we all imagine is really being said by the hosts and producers when the cameras are off.