1 . It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
| ☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & ConsSmall and lightweight .Works well for lower back and posture · Inflating isn’t easy for some | ☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity Pros & ConsEasy to carry like a briefcase Whisper quiet and easy to use ·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time |
| ☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more Pros & Cons·Very comfortable to wear ·Lots of apps can be operated together ·Various customized options ·Sometimes there are connectivity issues | ☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation Pros & Cons·Straightforward to build ·A great solution if you experience back pain ·Needs to be reinflated often |
| A．Fitness trainers. | B．Recovering patients. |
| C．Office workers. | D．Furniture designers. |
| A．Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker. |
| B．Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair. |
| C．Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker. |
| D．Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair. |
| A．It wears out easily over time. | B．It may fail to get linked at times. |
| C．It offers few personalized choices. | D．It doesn’t allow the use of other apps. |
2 . We’ ve tested hundreds of mom- approved products that happen to make perfect Mother’ s Day gifts. Here are our recommendations.
Babbel
If your mom has always wanted to learn a new language, give her the gift of gab with Babbel.
Each online course will be personalized by her interests and molded into bite- -sized lessons so she can easily learn at her own pace. It’s a great budget-friendly option for diving into a new language. We tested it and found it to be a fun and effective language learning tool.
Thermo Works Thermapen Mk4
When it comes to the best digital meat thermometers, it doesn’t get better than Thermo-Works. We highly recommend the Thermapen ONE, which was the fastest and most accurate thermometer we tested and would have been our top pick if it wasn’t so expensive. But it’s waterproof, precise and fast-acting.
A Bouqs Subscription
Fresh flowers at Mom’ s doorstep will always be appreciated, especially on Mother’ s Day. This year, instead of just one bouquet, gift her a subscription to Bouqs. You can change the frequency of the delivery along with the type of blooms she receives- roses one month, sunflowers the next. She may adorably text you a picture of her bouquet every month it arrives and remind you to maintain the subscription. Go ahead and switch it up to keep Mom on her toes.
A Personalized Collage(拼贴画)
There are few gifts better than personalized ones, especially when it comes to the mom who pretty much already has everything. With services like Minted, you can upload your own photos for a collage and watch your beautiful creation come to life. Customize the frame and color theme to best match mom’s style and watch her fall in love with her new heartfelt gift.
1. What might discourage people from choosing the Thermapen ONE?| A．Price | B．Function | C．Accuracy | D．Appearance |
| A．It can be canceled at any time | B．It texts reminders to renew |
| C．It is restricted to monthly deliveries | D．It offers a choice of flowers |
| A．Life | B．Wellness | C．Literature | D．Science |
3 . If you want to stay in any of these luxurious hotel suites, you’d better get saving now, with a night’s stay topping the average annual salary.
Royal Suite
The Royal Suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York, which comes in at $40,000 a night, features three bedrooms, private elevator access, and large windows overlooking Fifth Avenue. Other features in the apartment include a grand piano, a dining room to seat 12, and a kingsized master bedroom.
Royal Penthouse Suite
A stay at the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva will make you shocked at the bill in the morning, which costs $80,000 a night. The 12-bedroom Royal Penthouse covers the entire eighth floor and shows amazing views of Lake Geneva through floor-to-ceiling bay windows. As guests walk in, they’re greeted by a light-filled living room with a grand piano and a collection of rare books.
Penthouse
The fashionable Penthouse at the Faena Hotel in Miami costs you $50,000 a night. The contemporary suite features two levels of spacious gathering areas and dining rooms. Each of the suite’s five bedrooms have furnished balconies, so guests can enjoy sunrise to sunset views over the coast.
Princess Grace Suite
Hotel de Paris in Monaco once hosted the wedding reception of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, in whose honor the Princess Grace Suite was newly opened. In the sunny apartment, there are two bedrooms, a gym, an office, toilets on each floor, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and luxury bathrooms. The price tag follows the royal theme, with stays coming in at $37,000 a night.
1. Which suite will you choose if you are a book lover?| A．Royal Suite. | B．Royal Penthouse Suite. |
| C．Penthouse. | D．Princess Grace Suite. |
| A．Enjoy the view of Fifth Avenue. |
| B．Take a walk around Lake Geneva. |
| C．Attend the wedding of the royal family. |
| D．Admire sunrise and sunset over the coast. |
| A．$37,000． | B．$40,000． | C．$50,000． | D．$80,000． |
4 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun－filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret_of_the_Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10: 30 a. m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children(under 15): half Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 2578. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon. | The_Search_for_Life:_Are_We_Alone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2: 00 p. m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 7689. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic_Class Time: Friday, J uly 12,2020,10: 00 a. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 34038470. Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science_With_Me:_Making_Your_Own_Guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20,2020, 3：00 p. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 3403 1226. Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 | C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me | C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. | D．They are all free. |
5 . Road trip
Motorhome delivery offers great family holidays. For just $1 a day, you can hire a fullyequipped motorhome, which delivers you to a specific destination within some days and kilometers. You then hire another one to get home or take a bus or train. Your only other expense will be fuel and about $20 a day for parking fees. To learn more, visit apollocamper.com.
Plan ahead
For a comfortable break, flexibility with times, dates and places helps lower the cost. Find a few hotels you like, ask about their vacant rooms, then wait a few weeks and call again. If they still have rooms, you’re at an advantage to ask for a better price. Lots of lastminute deals are online. Watif (watif.com.au) has deals on hotels that have dropped their prices so low. You don’t know where you’re staying until it’s booked, but anywhere with four or five stars has to be fairly good.
Back to nature
Wild camping appeals to nature lovers and costs nothing. This is forbidden on beaches and parks in most urban areas, but you can turn up in more distant areas as long as nobody owns the land. You’ll need to take everything with you and may need to shop on eBay (ebay.com.au). If you’re a camping beginner, be aware of safety measures and get your questions answered on the Internet.
Swap meet
How about a home swap? For a $250 yearly joining cost, you can stay in someone’s home in an international place of your choice while they or someone else stays in yours. Find out more at familylink.com.au.
1. Where can you get the information about motorhomes?| A．apollocamper.com. | B．watif.com.au. |
| C．ebay.com.au. | D．familylink.com.au. |
| A．Choosing hotels with four or five stars. |
| B．Bargaining prices through the Internet. |
| C．Waiting for some time before booking. |
| D．Deciding on rooms as early as possible. |
| A．Keep in touch with eBay. | B．Watch out for possible dangers. |
| C．Stay away from noman’sland. | D．Take only what you need. |
Young Music Scene Concert Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival. Time: 15-20 Nov. Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986 Email: info@quasimodo.de Cost: Various |
Documentary Film Month Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year. Time: 1-20 Nov. Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris Phone: +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73 Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com Cost: Various |
Craft (工艺) Show You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing. Time: 26 Nov.-7 Dec. Place: Direct Energy Centre Mon.-Fri. 11 am-10 pm Sat. 10 am-8 pm Sun. 9 am-6 pm Phone: +7 658 198 3245 Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com Cost: $10 |
Toronto Garden and Flower Show The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show. Time: Mon. 9 am-6 pm Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Sun. 11 am-5 pm Phone: +1 235 447 8768 Email: info@mtccc.com Cost: $18; under 12 free |
| A．1-20 Nov. | B．15-20 Nov. |
| C．26 Nov.-7 Dec. | D．1 Mar. -20 Nov. |
| A．$40 | B．$56 | C．$76 | D．$112 |
| A．Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall. |
| B．People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday. |
| C．Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world’s largest garden show. |
| D．Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month. |
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8 . Harbin Ice Festival 2023
Ever think of what Elsa’s ice palace might look like in real life? Ice stairs ice walls, and ice towers? When winter approaches, Harbin turns into a kingdom of ice and snow.
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival opens in late December and lasts for around 3 months, till late February.
What’s New for Harbin Ice Festival
Every year, there is a special theme for the Ice Festival. A huge Snowflake Ferris Wheel(摩天轮) has already been built inside the park. Visitors will be able to ride on the Ferris Wheel and overlook the ice castles in early 2023. For this upcoming festival, the highlight may be when the giant Snowflake is colorfully lit up at night, shining high in the sky.
Yearly Time Line
Dates | Activities |
Early December | Ice Harvest |
December | Carving and Building |
Christmas period | Unofficial Opening |
Jan. 5，2023 | Opening Ceremony |
Jan. 18 to Feb. 15，2023 | Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year |
Late Feb. to early Mar. | Ice and snow sculptures start to melt |
Click here and Book Now! Tickets for Harbin Ice and Snow World are on sale now!
*Dec. 25, 2022—Jan. 5, 2023: ¥ 170 / person (half price for children)
*Jan. 6, 2023—Feb. 28, 2023: ¥ 230 / person (half price for children)
Contact us for available tour dates before they are fully booked.
Attention
As long as the ice and snow sculptures are open to visitors, it is impossible to take photos of the charming ice buildings without any visitors in! This might be different from what you see in the media.
1. When can visitors have a ride on the Ferris Wheel at the earliest?| A．In late February, 2022. | B．In late December, 2023. |
| C．At the end of 2022. | D．At the beginning of 2023. |
| A．The opening ceremony will start officially. |
| B．There will be special celebrations. |
| C．The festival will open informally. |
| D．Ice will begin to be carved. |
| A．¥ 425 | B．¥ 510 | C．¥ 340 | D．¥ 690 |
9 . Global English Club
♦ English training in four skills. listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
♦ 4-month (800 yuan), 6-month (1,400 yuan) and one year (2,500 yuan) courses.
♦ Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.
♦ All native teachers from Canada and USA.
♦ Tel. 8872806 Add. 306 Xinhua Road
Body-building Club
♦ All facilities(设备) supplied.
♦ On the top floor or Sunny Hotel.
♦ Every evening from 6:00 to 9:00, Mon.-Sun.
♦ Drinks and fruits ready for you during breaks.
♦ Tel. 6353188
♦ Add. 369 Dunhuang Road
Piano Club
♦ One-to-one training on Sat. & Sun. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (150 yuan per hour)
♦ Experienced teachers.
♦ Pianos supplied(设备) for free.
♦ Convenient transportations.
♦ Tel. 8756038
♦ Add. 808 Park Road
1. In English training class you will have________teachers.| A．French | B．Chinese | C．Canadian | D．Italian |
| A．450 yuan | B．800 yuan | C．300 yuan | D．150 yuan |
| A．You have to pay 800 yuan for 4-month English training. |
| B．You have to pay more for using the piano supplied in the class. |
| C．It is very convenient to get to the Piano Club. |
| D．You can enjoy drinks and fruits after body-building exercises. |
10 . Art Adventures: Summer Camp
Date and Time: Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22, 10 am-4 pm
Location: The Met Fifth Avenue
Jump into a week long art adventure at The Met! From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, participants explore, experiment, play, and create their own masterpieces with teaching artists. All art materials are included.
This is a drop-off program. Camp is limited to 21 children, and registration is required.
Fees: Members $550; non-members $650. Museum members get an early notice and can register before the general public. Members receive a 15% discount on all courses whenever they purchase a class. For membership assistance, email membership@metmuseum.org or call 212-570-3753.
Members priority registration begins on Tuesday, February 15, 10 am. Registration for non-members begins on Tuesday, February 22, 10 am. Space is limited and camp fills quickly. Registration closes on Friday, June 17, 5 pm, or when camp is full.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for information about camp, refunds(退款), late fees, and other policies. The museum reserves the right to cancel programs at any time due to insufficient enrollment(报名). In the event that we must cancel, we will issue a refund.
1. When does the summer camp start?| A．On February 22. | B．On June 17. | C．On February 15. | D．On July 18. |
| A．Registering a week before the non-members. |
| B．Having classes with the artists in person. |
| C．Gaining a private service by a special call. |
| D．Having a half discount on all courses. |
| A．By visiting The Met Fifth Avenue. |
| B．By asking the membership assistant. |
| C．By checking Frequently Asked Questions. |
| D．By sending an email to membership@metmuseum.org. |
