2 . Do you want to find some books to read? If so, here is a list of them.

Adapted from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime crosses the globe to highlight the world’s most famous and little-known destinations. It presents lots of possibilities, from ocean voyage around Antarctica to horse riding in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.

Destinations of a Lifetime takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most impressive destinations. Hundreds of the most amazing locations—both natural and man-made—are illustrated with vivid images taken by the world-class photographers. Destinations of a Lifetime includes all the information: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most interesting experience.

Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword (序言) to this great book, offering 400 excellent destinations chosen by National Geographic’s family. It will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting faraway and peaceful destinations.

This collection of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community, so big sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only list you’ll ever need.

3 . The goal of the “clean ＆ Green” home recycling initiative (倡议) is to assist households in reducing their environmental footprint by providing step-by-step instructions on effective recycling practices.

Understanding Recycling Types

Plastics: These include bottles, containers and other packaging materials. Always clean plastics before recycling to avoid pollution.

paper: Newspapers, magazines, and cardboard are recyclable. However, soiled or wet paper should be discarded as regular waste.

Glass: Bottles and jars of all colors can be recycled. Ensure they are free of food waste.

Metals: Common recyclables are aluminum cans and tin foil (锡纸). Remove any food waste before disposal.

Steps for Effective Home Recycling

Collection: Use separate bins for each type. Mark containers to avoid confusion.

Preparation: As mentioned above, clean the items. This prevents waste and increases the recyclability of the materials.

Storage: Avoid overfilling recycling bins. Overpacked bins might lead to improper sorting at recycling facilities.

Drop-off: If your city doesn’t offer roadside pickup locate your nearest recycling drop-off point.

Stay Informed: Recycling guidelines can change. Regularly check city websites for “clean ＆ Green” updates.

Recycling DOs and DON’Ts

DO: encourage neighbors and friends to adopt recycling habits;

invest in composting (堆肥) if possible; it’s another great way to reduce waste;

DON’T: mix different types in one bin;

recycle dangerous or electronic waste with regular recyclables;

Benefits of Recycling:

Reduces landfill (垃圾填埋) waste.

Conserves natural resources and energy.

Prevents pollution by reducing the need for raw materials.

Supports public health by minimizing exposure to harmful things.

Join the “clean ＆ Green” initiative today and play your part in creating a bright future for the next generations!

4 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

5 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.

Tonal

$2,995 AT TONAL.COM

Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.

Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV

$1,800 AT BEST BUY

8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.

VIVE Goggle

$499 AT VIVE.COM

Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.

Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde

$920 AT WALMART

For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.

A Lifelong Journey, the latest TV series adapted from writer Liang Xiaosheng’s novel has been     1     huge hit on TV and online. Some famous actors, such as Lei Jiayin, Song Jia, and Yin Tao, join in the show, which     2    (focus) on the ups and downs of Zhou’s family over five decades. It is set in the 1970s so it’s not surprising     3     the family has to deal with lots of social changes. The show explores themes of family, friendship and romance. Many viewers describe the show     4     a time machine reflecting how we get here.

    5    (paint) a picture of ordinary Chinese people living in the changing times, the novel won the writer Liang, the 10th Mao Dun Literary Award, one of China’s top literary     6    (award). So far millions of people have been touched by the family’s story, which makes readers find out     7     lies deep in their hearts.

Translating such a series of stories to the small screen had been a challenge for scriptwriter Wang Hailing. “    8    (frank) speaking, it is very difficult,” Wang said. “The lives of the three siblings are telling the story of a small family. But when we consider the         9    (big) picture, the country itself is made up of millions of such small families.” According to Cheng Wu, producer of A Lifelong Journey, a deep sense of     10       (responsible) inspired him to produce the best adaptation of the work.

8 . Four Great Musicals for You

By: Stephen Gallagher and Kevin Wong

Preparing a party for their beloved high school drama teacher on the eve of her retirement, a group of students describe how she changed their lives in this funny, heartwarming and inspiring musical. This musical features a cast of young artists aged 13-19. It’s sure to touch the hearts of theatre kids of every age.

Tickets: $15; 5% discount

By: Barbara Johnston and Suzy Wilde

When fifteen-year-old Deirdre is sent to live with her cousins in 1995, she gets a job at the local video store where she falls in love with movies. The story is funny and heartwarming. This musical shines a light on growing up in the mid-90’s and honors the now-extinct video store. For those who are missing life in the 90’s, like songs and movies at that time, this show will touch them.

Tickets: $20; 20% discount

By: The TITA Collective

The show centers around the women in our lives like our aunts, moms, daughters and partners. Through this musical, many of you will see more clearly their struggles and heartaches, and also how they deal with comedy and songs. In the musical, the performers sing and dance. They’re humorous, enjoying making jokes.

Tickets: $18; 5% discount

By: Andrew Seok

Three of the greatest love stories of all time (Romeo & Juliet, Orpheus Eurydice, Della & Jim in The Gift of the Magi) are wonderfully retold and re-imagined to create an entirely new story of love. All three stories begin as they always have, but quickly intertwine (紧密相连). “The idea of writing one musical with all three separate stories never occurred to me until I wanted to write a completely different show,” said Seok.

Tickets: $16; 10% discount

9 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.