Anyone who has children has likely heard "I'm bored!" too many times. When you're on a budget, it can be tough to think of ways to entertain the family that don't cost a lot of money.
Head to the library, and not just check out books. Look at the library's community events calendar. Most libraries have everything from story times for children to game nights for teens.
Camp in a national forest or build a sandcastle. A lot of the sites are free to use, though they do lack facilities.
Tour the fire station. Most fire fighters will give you and your kids a free tour,as long as you call and schedule ahead of time.
Check out a state park. Stop by the ranger station and ask about free programmes for kids, such as nature walks and hands-on science classes. Some parks have junior ranger badges(徽章)children can earn by completing conservation related activities.
| A．Visit the local community center. |
| B．Go to the beach and build a sandcastle. |
| C．The time when children visit is very important. |
| D．Spend more time finding much free information. |
| E．Kids can learn about fire safety and tour the facilities. |
| F．Many libraries also have enrichment classes offered free of charge. |
| G．Fortunately, there are many options available to you if you know where to look. |
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【推荐1】You go to school and learn. But when you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “NO”. In fact, you are learning all the time. It's called lifelong learning.
Why will you be a lifelong learner? Lifelong learning is very important in the information age. To be a lifelong learner can help you get rich knowledge to face new challenges. It's helpful to improve yourself.
How can you be lifelong learner? Here are some tips for you:
☆Seek knowledge. Always search for much knowledge on a topic you are interested in. Make use of every chance to learn knowledge.
☆Think critically. Always use a lot of ways to select useful information for questions and give your own judgment. Think in other perspectives (角度). Don't simply trust what experts say.
☆Solve problems. Always see problems as challenges and new experiences. Put your knowledge into practice. Try to work out the problems with your knowledge and your judgment.
Remember: It's never too late to learn and it's never too old to learn. Learning is life. So, make lifelong learning one of your goals!
1. Why is lifelong learning important?| A．Because it helps improve yourself. | B．Because it's the best way. |
| C．Because it's fun and easy | D．Because it's important in school. |
| A．好奇地 | B．批判性地 |
| C．小心地 | D．方便地 |
| A．Seek knowledge. | B．Think critically. |
| C．Be social. | D．Solve problems. |
| A．Learning only happens in school | B．Always trust the experts |
| C．It's too old to learn. | D．See problems as challenges. |
| A．Learning can be fun | B．Learning is useless |
| C．Make sure to be a good learner | D．Learning is life |
【推荐2】Eat your vegetables. Wash your hands. Always say "please" and "thank you". We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to manage their money.
Be careful of credit. Credit cards can help them buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly.
Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150.
Provide incentive( 激励). Tell your children the importance of saving. "For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot, " says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.
Explain your values. "Values and money are deeply intertwined (错综复杂的)", says Eilleen Gallo, co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don't want to buy it. "You might say, 'I'd rather save that money for your education. " advises Gallo.
| A．Show them the future. |
| B．Analyze the financial problem. |
| C．Make sure they can manage their money. |
| D．It means they should pay off their debt in time. |
| E．Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives. |
| F．Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money. |
| G．Every time you spend or don't spend money, you have a chance to share your values. |
【推荐3】Selecting gifts for your beloved ones can be one of the most difficult parts. But don’t worry! We can help! Here are some gift ideas to suit all pockets.
Air purifierDo you have a loved one who suffers from allergies (过敏) or other skin diseases? Why not gift him or her an air cleaner? Research has shown that air purifiers can help reduce allergy reactions, remove asthma (哮喘) causes such as dust by improving air quality in your home. Look for purifiers with more than one filter and, especially, a high efficiency air filter.
Electric toothbrushOne review of 56 studies has found that a powered toothbrush resulted in a 21 per cent reduction of plaque and an 11 per cent reduction in gingivitis (牙龈炎) after three months, compared with a manual toothbrush. It’s also a fun way for children to look after their dental hygiene.
Dark chocolateNothing screams a gift quite like chocolate. Good news is that dark chocolate is associated with several health benefits. Small amounts of this sweet treat may lower the risk of heart disease, improve brain function and give your immune system a boost, potentially reducing infection.
Your timeQuality time spent with your nearest and dearest is completely free, but is the most precious gift you could give them. If you’ve been too preoccupied of late, determine to put aside more hours to do fun things together, or if you have time to devote to others outside your immediate circle, consider volunteering with Age UK as a friend to an elderly person.
1. Which of the following is suitable for someone with a dental problem?| A．Air purifier. | B．Electric toothbrush. |
| C．Dark chocolate. | D．Your time. |
| A．They belong to tech presents. | B．They are non-physical objects. |
| C．They are intended for the elderly. | D．They help promote healthy living. |
| A．It is priceless. | B．It is worthless. |
| C．It is physical. | D．It is rare. |
【推荐1】Yunnan is rich in hot spring resources and its hot springs are ranked as first level in China. You can enjoy different kinds of hot springs based on their functions. You can add milk, red wine, rose flowers, or traditional Chinese medicine into the hot springs. Several famous spots are as follows.
Jinfang Forest Hot Spring
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then head for Anning City. You will have a relaxing day in Jinfang Forest Hot Spring just like in Mile hot spring. There are many kinds of spa pools in the forest, and you can wander in the forest and try different kinds of pools. It will be a totally healing tour for you. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Kunming. Service ends.
Jiuqitai Hot Spring
Eryuan County is known as the Town of Hot Springs, of which Jiuqitai Hot Spring enjoys a good reputation. It is very popular among women since this one is especially nourishing the skin. The water of Jiuqitai Hot Spring is over 66°C，entitled as the Natural Hospital with the function of treating rheumatism (风湿病). It is a popular activity for women nearby to take bath here around the beginning of summer.
Rehai Hot Spring
Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County. There exist more than 80 hot springs, offering the water over 90°C. You can see the hot springs boiling everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. It provides soft water in rather high temperature and salinity (盐度)，which is advantageous to the health. It is the best place for geothermal (地热的) therapy in China.
1. What is special about Yunnan's hot springs?| A．They are surrounded by flowers. |
| B．They provide free milk for visitors. |
| C．They are ranked as first level in China. |
| D．They are boiled with traditional Chinese medicine. |
| A．Mile Hot Spring. | B．Jinfang Forest Hot Spring. |
| C．Jiuqitai Hot Spring. | D．Rehai Hot Spring. |
| A．It has many spa pools. | B．It is located in forests. |
| C．It is only available in summer. | D．Its spring water often boils. |
【推荐2】Movies are a popular means of entertainment in our lives. However, it is not always easy to make the trip to the cinema every time you want to. Here are four interesting websites to keep you entertained.
Netflix
Netflix is a video streaming website founded in 1998. It supports lots of devices and operating systems, so you can watch new box office movies, stream TV shows, and catch up on your favorite soaps anytime, anywhere. With over 81 million members in more than 150 countries, this streaming service is taking over the movie scene and keeping you entertained all day.
Hulu
Hulu is another high-quality online streaming website, similar to Netflix. It offers video clips, TV shows, and box office movies. And with the agreements it has with certain networks, it is possible to stream episodes of some TV shows as soon as the day after they are aired.
The Hollywood Reporter
This is the Hollywood movie authority dishing up-to-date information, movie reviews, movie trailers(预告片)，on-set pictures and gossip, inside source scoops, and lots more. It is loaded with news about movies, TV shows, exclusive (独家的) actor interviews, and trailers. You will definitely get addicted to this site.
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website with over 80 million users and is a source of entertainment with a very wide and variety of user-uploaded content ranging from movies, music videos, cute videos, original contents, and lots more. In addition, several networks also share free videos of their broadcasting service. YouTube is very entertaining!
1. What do Netflix and Hulu have in common?| A．Box office movies are available. |
| B．They both offer global coverage of service. |
| C．They both work with other networks. |
| D．They both have the largest number of users. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Hulu. |
| C．The Hollywood Reporter. | D．YouTube. |
| A．Download their favorite music. | B．Share their creative videos. |
| C．Exchange their movie reviews. | D．Watch the latest movies. |
【推荐3】Gobblers Knob Hunting Preserve is one of the newest shooting (射击) clubs in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This club is open to the public and provides the sportsman with 350 acres (英亩) of farmland.
Gobblers Knob offers pheasant (野鸡) and rabbits hunting down on the farm. We can provide a professional guide service with dogs if needed. Training birds are available. Here at Gobblers Knob we hunt pheasants from September 1 through April.
Come on out, enjoy the Pennsylvania historic farmland and socialize in our club house. If you want to stay overnight and spend your weekend here, we are only minutes from hundreds of hotel rooms and many restaurants of your choice. The area has a lot of places of interest.
Guided Hunting Packages
Morning hunts start at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon hunts start at 1:00 p.m.
Package 1 1 or 2 guns for one half day, 10 pheasants or 20 rabbits. $280.00
Package 2 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 15 pheasants or 30 rabbits. $405.00
Package 3 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 10 pheasants and 20 rabbits. $535.00
Package 4 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 20 pheasants or 40 rabbits. $550.00
Package 5 2 to 5 guns for one half day, 25 pheasants or 50 rabbits. $680.00
Package 6 2 to 5 guns all day, 20 pheasants and 20 rabbits. $910.00
Package 7 2 to 5 guns all day, 30 pheasants and 30 rabbits. $1160.00
Package 8 2 to 5 guns all day, 50 pheasants or 100 rabbits. $1195.00
All Guided Hunting Packages include:
A professional guide service with dogs
Training birds
Hunters with their own dogs are welcome
1. If you need 3 guns and hunt 15 pheasants for one half day, you will pay _____.| A．$280.00 | B．$405.00 |
| C．$680.00 | D．$910.00 |
| A．A history paper. |
| B．A newspaper report. |
| C．An announcement. |
| D．An advertisement. |
