As confusion disappeared, we found freedom, time, and energy to do more of what we love. We started hiking more and added weekend and weeklong camping trips. In doing so，we realized more and more benefits of being outdoors.
The physical health benefits from being outside may be pretty obvious at first, but there are more than I realized. Studies have shown that besides the vitamin D intake, being outside can even reduce recovery and healing time. Activity outdoors can also have a higher fitness benefit than exercise done indoors.
A walk in the woods or even just a quick trip to a park can help reduce anxiety, improve short-term memory and reduce mental tiredness. Any time I need a boost in my mood, spending even five minutes in the sunshine will help. Imagine the benefits we receive from spending an entire day or even more outdoors.
As I’ve made it my preference to be outdoors, I find myself inspired and excited about life. Many people claim that their best ideas come to them in the shower. I have had the same happen when in nature. My creativity, confidence, and focus all increase after a hike or a weekend spent camping.
In between my my generation and the generation of my children, there has been an extreme decrease in the amount of time kids are spending more time indoors than ever before and shares shocking statistics of how little time kids get out VS hours of screen time each day. This has given rise to many negative consequences such as poorer physical and mental health.
However, as mentioned previously, all the benefits we as adults can receive from time spent outdoors, it is even better for our kids. It is clear that time in nature is good for both adults and children.
1. According to the passage, we can know that .| A．it is necessary to take in more vitamin D |
| B．being outside helps us get well sooner |
| C．indoor exercise is kind of harmful to health |
| D．keeping fit is very important for children |
| A．By making comparisons. |
| B．By presenting his personal experience. |
| C．By giving warnings. |
| D．By following the order of importance. |
| A．When he is having a shower. | B．When he is with the kids. |
| C．When he is in nature. | D．When he comes back from work. |
| A．The author is an expert in physical health. |
| B．The author is strict with his children. |
| C．Many children still prefer to stay indoors. |
| D．Most parents ignore the value of being outdoors. |
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【推荐1】In an ideal world, we usually get eight hours of sleep every night, and wake up with enough energy before work. But when we're struggling to balance the responsibilities of everyday life, cutting back on sleep seems to be the only solution. Many of us rely on coffee or energy drinks to get us through the day, instead of making sleep a priority. Sadly, as delicious as it can be, caffeine is not the solution. Being tired not only brings down our energy levels, but also makes us less productive and less motivated. There are concrete steps you can take right now to renew your energy.
Awareness comes first because you have to understand what's going on before you can do anything to change it. Most of us are too busy to notice how fatigue(疲劳) really affects our bodies and minds. What signs of trouble do you regularly display? The patterns of your signs of trouble can give you clues about the negative effects of your fatigue. In addition, it's wise to start thinking about whoever can feel the effects of your fatigue.
Reflecting on the choices you've made can provide clarity, which will help you figure out what needs to be changed. During this reflection, you will be able to understand more about yourself and why you do the things you do. You may decide to forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. Thinking about the positive aspects of your life will make you feel refreshed and ready to move forward.
Conversing with others not only provides support, but also leads to new perspectives and feedback that can help with treatment and what you need to heal. To start with, have an open mind and an open heart. Limit complaining. Complaints may need to be aired in order to relieve pressure, but if they dominate(占上风), anger will win. Tell the truth. You do not need to tell people everything, but you do need to be honest. Listen carefully because it shows respect.
The fourth step is about renewal—getting rid of what is bringing you down and making a fresh start. It's helpful to break the process down. It is easier to make small adjustments than big ones. On occasion, the small steps alone can remove fatigue. For instance, you may not need to change your career but change emphasis. If you feel hopelessly dragged down by fatigue, selfcare may be the best prescription.
Four steps to fight fatigue | ||
| Phenomenon | Many people rely on coffee or energy drinks to overcome fatigue. | |
| Steps to renewing your energy | ● Identify the signs of ● Think about the people who can sense your fatigue. | |
| Reflection | ● Find out the things that need ● Think | |
| ● Be open to others but don't ● There is no need to tell others everything but you do need to show ● Show respect for others by | ||
| Planandact | ● ● Make small | |
Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo books Ltd, offered this set (eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at what was claimed (宣称) to be a ‘remarkable’ price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I had wanted a set of Shakespeare’s plays and poems for some time, and these books, in red imitation leather, looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.
Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Charles Dickens which I had not ordered. So I returned the Dickens books to you, with a cheque (支票) for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the works of Shakespeare. Two more weeks passed. Then there arrived on my doorstep a second set of the works of Shakespeare, the same set of novels by Dickens and a six book set of the plays of Moliere, in French. Since I do not read French, these were of no use to me at all. However, I could not afford (付得起) to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you at the end of August of last year, instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want, and asking you not to send any other books until further notice.
You did not reply to that letter. Instead you sent me a bill for forty two pounds, and a set of the plays of Shiller, in German. Since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks, the works of Goethe, the poems of Milton, the plays of Strindberg; I hardly know what I have. The books are still all in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain outside. I have no room for any more books, and even if I read from now until the Last Judgment, I should not finish reading all the books that you have sent me.
Please send no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry letters demanding payment. Just send one large lorry and take all the books away, leaving me only with the one set of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid.
Yours faithfully,
SIMON WALKER
1. Simon Walker wrote the letter to _________.| A．complain about sending him books he had not ordered |
| B．advise readers not to order books from Cosmo Books Ltd. |
| C．laugh at Cosmo Books Ltd. |
| D．urge (督促) Cosmo Books Ltd. to take away the books he had not ordered. |
| A．a set of 10 books of the works of Shakespeare |
| B．unlimited number of Cosmo Books |
| C．a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare |
| D．fifteen pounds and fifty pence |
| A．he had ordered the set and had been waiting for them to come for some time |
| B．he claimed that the books were being offered at a remarkable price |
| C．he wanted a set of Shakespeare’s works, and this set was cheap, and looked attractive |
| D．the set he already had was not particularly attractive |
| A．Cosmo Books have sent bills for books that they have not sent |
| B．Mr. Walker took some action after receiving the books he did not order |
| C．Mr. Walker hasn’t received the books that he ordered |
| D．Several sets of books have been sent to Mr. Walker free of charge |
| A．annoyance | B．sadness | C．respect | D．humor |
【推荐3】Adults are often embarrassed about asking for aid. It’s an act that can make people feel vulnerable. The moment you ask for directions, you reveal that you are lost. Seeking assistance can feel like you are broadcasting your incompetence.
New research suggests young children don’t seek help in school, even when they need it, for the same reason. It has revealed that youngsters as young as age five care deeply about the way others think about them.
To learn more about how children think about reputation, we asked 576 children, ages four to nine, to predict the behavior of two characters in a story. One of the characters genuinely wanted to be smart, and the other merely wanted to seem smart to others. In the study, we told children that both characters did poorly on a test. We then asked which of these characters would be more likely to raise their hand in front of their class to ask the teacher for help.
The four-year-olds were equally likely to choose either of the two characters as the one who would seek help. But by age seven or eight, children thought that the character who wanted to seem smart would be less likely to ask for assistance. And children’s expectations were truly “reputational” in nature — they were specifically thinking about how the characters would act in front of peers. When assistance could be sought privately (on a computer rather than in person), children thought both characters were equally likely to ask for it.
When children themselves are the ones struggling, it seems quite possible they, too, might avoid seeking out help when others are present, given our findings. Their unwillingness could seriously slow academic progress.
Such reputational barriers likely require reputation-based solutions. Teachers could give children more opportunities to ask help privately by making themselves available to students for one-on-one conversations. Teachers should help students consider asking questions in front of others as normal, positive behavior. Parents could point out how a child’s question kicked off a valuable conversation in which the entire family got to talk and learn together. Adults could praise kids for seeking help. These responses send a strong signal that other people value a willingness to ask for aid and that seeking help is part of a path to success.
1. What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in paragraph 1 probably mean ?| A．Helpful. | B．Lazy. | C．Weak. | D．Lost. |
| A．They care about their reputation. | B．They want to learn from the adults. |
| C．They worry about others’ emotions. | D．They can solve the problem independently. |
| A．To pretend to be smart. | B．To find out which character is smarter. |
| C．To choose a character they like. | D．To predict who would ask for help publicly. |
| A．Parents keep asking kids more questions. |
| B．Teachers discourage asking for help privately. |
| C．Adults consider asking questions publicly worthwhile. |
| D．Teachers reduce one-on-one conversations with students. |
