【推荐1】Living in Shenzhen’s thick forests and woodlands, the Hainan blue flycatcher is a bird with a length of around 15 centimetres. Male (雄性的) birds have bright blue feathers on their upper parts and pale white or yellow feathers below. They also have a black eye mask and throat patch. Female (雌性的) birds are less colourful, with olive brown feathers and less noticeable markings.

The Hainan blue flycatcher does not move to other places. It stays in its living place all year long. Some birds in Shenzhen have come from northern Guangdong and decided to stay there. These birds are very good at catching insects while flying. They eat different types of insects, like flies, beetles, caterpillars, and spiders. By eating these insects, the birds help control these populations and keep the living world balanced.

The breeding (繁殖) season for the Hainan blue flycatcher is between March and June. During this time, female birds lay up to four eggs. Both the male and female birds take care of the eggs for about two weeks. They both also feed and care for the baby birds once they are born. After a couple of weeks, the baby birds learn to fly and the family grows larger. The young birds then leave the homes and become independent not long after that.

Many people like to watch the Hainan blue flycatcher because of its beautiful colours and interesting behaviour. The bird’s lovely songs and bright feathers make it a wonderful sight to see. This helps people like and want to protect the natural living places where the Hainan blue flycatcher lives.

【推荐3】Does it seem like everyone you know is, too busy, or tired? Do you feel like you never have time to just relax? Do you daydream about being on vacation? Well, you are not alone. Most people have too much to do, and too little time. It is not surprising that stress(压力) is a common part of everyone’s life.

We often think that a vacation will help us relax. But most of us find that after a few days back at work or school, we feel the usual stress. The question is: how can we make relaxation and leisure(休闲) time part of our daily lives? Here are some ways to reduce stress in your everyday life.

Exercise! Exercise is one of the simplest and best ways to reduce stress. When we exercise, our body produces natural relaxants into our bloodstreams. Our stress level is then reduced. If your day is stressful, take 20 minutes or more for a walk, a bike ride, or a sport.

Get enough sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep, you may feel more nervous or get angry more easily. In addition, you will have a harder time concentrating(集中注意力) and doing your work. When you can’t work well, you create stress for yourself.

Enjoy a sense of humor. It is good to have a good laugh about something that relaxes us. Laughter breaks worry and helps us take a break. Take time to read the cartoon stories in the newspaper, watch a funny TV play or movie, or trade jokes with a friend.

Eat properly. If you don’t eat healthy food, your body will feel tired and run down. Eat normal meals, and don’t eat too much sugary food. Sugar gives quick energy, but soon you will feel tired again.

Practice relaxation methods. There are many different relaxation methods that can help you reduce stress. Some methods just take a few minutes, and can be done at any time during the day. Other methods require more time, and space for quiet time. Some common relaxation methods are: deep breathing and thinking, imagining peaceful scenes, massage(按摩), or yoga(瑜伽).

Make time for some free time activity every day. What do you like to do to relax you? Is there something you enjoy doing that always makes you feel less stressful? Think about hobbies or activities that give you pleasure.