1 . Best Running Apps of 2024

Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned marathoner, finding the best running app to help you set goals, record metrics(指标), and track your progress is key to sticking with a training programme. Here are the best running apps to help you hit your running.

Runkeeper

Runkeeper allows you to set goals and watch your progress to stay motivated. If you’re into biking or fitness walking, you can track those activities as well. For runners training for races, Runkeeper has tailored training programmes, complete with helpful reminders to keep you on track.

MapMyRun

MapMyRun is a running app that has stood the test of time. It first served as a way to measure running routes, but the latest version offers runners many more cool and helpful features. You can use it to track your runs, find running routes locally or in new cities, and get feedback on your statistics so you can improve your performance.

Strava

If you love the social and competitive aspects of running, Strava is the app for you. You can compare your times with other members of the Strava community or with your own group of friends to boost your motivation. It also has a safety feature called Beacon which allows you to share your real-time location with up to three people while you’re running.

C25K 5K Trainer

C25K features the popular walk/run method of training for 5K distances designed for entry-level runners wanting to ease into running or train for races. With pre-designed training plans, C25K guides you through three workouts a week and keeps track of your progress and routes.

1. What is unique about Runkeeper?

A．It tracks running activities.	B．It offers personalized programmes.
C．It boosts runners’ motivation to run.	D．It gives runners feedback on running.

2. What was MapMyRun initially designed for?

A．Measuring running routes.	B．Charting fitness and health progress.
C．Recording runners’ real-time location.	D．Helping runners stay focused on track.

3. Which Running App is perfect for beginners?

A．Runkeeper.	B．MapMyRun.
C．Strava.	D．C25K 5K Trainer.

2 . Any day of the school year is a great day for an event! Here are some.

Opening Weeks

Many schools use the opening weeks of school as the occasion for holding special Pastries for Parents' Day. Since Grandparents' Day is celebrated in, September, this month is also a great time to hold a Goodies for Grandparents event or a Grandparents BBQ. Principal Donnette McNeill-Waters says, “We have also called this event Doughnuts for Dad in a specific attempt to get more fathers involved.”

Native American Museum Night

November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: With that in mind, wouldn't this month be the perfect time to focus student learning and a special parent night on the heritage of Native Americans? The students prepare projects related to a tribe of their choices. Those projects integrate history with language arts, communication, and presentation skills.

Holiday Spectacular

December is a busy month for everybody. But what would the holidays be without the annual holiday concert? Meanwhile, the local nursing homes or homeless shelters will be considered. Take the show on the road and share the good will. A cash donation that will be turned over to the local organizations is also a good choice.

Reading at Home

The event requires children to log their reading books and hours. It lasts for several months and culminates in the Reading at Home evening at school. It invites guest readers, like local officials, police officers and firemen, retired teachers to read from their favorite books for students. It also creates themed settings for read-aloud guests.

1. Why is Opening Weeks also called Doughnuts for Dad?

A．It is first launched by fathers.

B．It aims to increase fathers’ participation.

C．It tries to remind fathers of their childhood.

D．It attempts to make fathers less worried about their kids.

2. What’s the theme of Native American Museum Night?

A．Nature.	B．Music.
C．Local culture.	D．Acting skills.

3. What can students do during Holiday Spectacular?

A．Learn its history.	B．Do charity work.
C．Exhibit their crafts.	D．Exchange their books.

3 . Indoor Games to Play with Family This Winter

Gather round the table with your favorite warm drinks and try some of the following indoor games with your family and friends.

Escape Rooms

Have you ever been to an escape room? Whether you have or you haven’t，the escape room fun is far from being over, with choices to order your own home escape room tools! You can even find some online free escape room choices to try out for hours of thinking and exploring and lots of fun for everyone who takes part.

Balloon Volleyball

This indoor game is great for keeping active while people are stuck indoors, and it is super fun and doesn’t make a mess. All you need to do is blow up a balloon and throw it at each other, making sure it doesn’t hit the floor，just like volleyball. This is another great game for all ages, even babies.

Pictionary

Have you got any promising artists at home? This game is a classic and fun for kids and adults of almost all ages. All you do is make teams and take some paper and pens to write proper words. You can then either use the real Pictionary cards or go the DIY route, creating your own cards. Write your own song or movie titles for great fun!

Indoor Hopscotch

Hopscotch can be made in so many different ways and doesn’t necessarily have to be played with chalk on the sidewalk. Hopscotch made with popsicle(冰棒) sticks is a great indoor kids’ activity, but it can definitely be enjoyed by the whole family. Make squares creatively from all kinds of materials, maybe even with tape on your footcloth.

1. What is special about Escape Rooms compared with the other games?

A．It takes the most energy to do.	B．It has free choices online.
C．It requires team spirit.	D．It is suitable for all ages.

2. What should you avoid doing while playing Balloon Volleyball?

A．Hitting the balloon too hard.	B．Making the house out of order.
C．Throwing the balloon at each other.	D．Dropping the balloon on the ground.

3. Which game can benefit your language skills?

A．Escape Rooms.	B．Balloon Volleyball.
C．Pictionary.	D．Indoor Hopscotch.

4 . Best Places for Teens

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

What you can do here varies with the season. Summer is for horses, cookouts, hiking and barn dances, while winter is for skiing, sleigh（雪橇）rides, hot baths and hot chocolates. The ranch even offers a tween club for ages 11 to 13 and a teen club for ages 14 to 17, both of which include activities like horseback riding, cow herding, paddle-boarding and late-night bonfires.

Club Med Resort

Club Med Resort offers a range of programs created specifically for older children and teens. For ages 11 to 17, it offers Passworld spaces—customized areas for teens with sporting and artistic activities, dance floors, video games, and more. Teenagers can also try their luck on the high swing as they learn to balance, or simply enjoy relaxing along the beach.

Mohonk Mountain House

Surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest and protected wildlife, the House offers teens a natural escape from the city life. The property’s teen program, designed for kids ages 13 to 17, includes tomahawk throwing, mountain bike tours, hiking, disc golf and more.

Grand Velas Resort

It offers tailored teen clubs for ages 13 to 18, offering extensive game rooms with pool tables, air hockey, pingpong and more, along with karaoke sets and a dance floor. Teens who need a break from parents while on vacation can talk with new friends and enjoy teen-friendly snacks and cocktails while taking in beautiful ocean views along the beach.

1. What can teens do at Club Med Resort?

A．Enjoy swinging.

B．Go for sleigh rides.

C．Learn dancing from experts.

D．Take mountain bike tours.

2. Which of the following can best describe Mohonk Mountain House?

A．The perfect environment to live in.

B．An escape from parents and school.

C．The best ground for hunting wildlife.

D．A relaxing place to get close to nature.

3. Which is suitable for 18-year-old students?

A．Club Med Resort.

B．Grand Velas Resort.

C．Vista Verde Guest Ranch.

D．Mohonk Mountain House.

5 . A film, also called a movie, is a work used to communicate ideas, stories, feelings, beauty and much more through the use of moving images. This article therefore introduces some right movies or TV series which will benefit students in one way or the other.

Like Stars on Earth

This is a heart touching Indian movie that tells the story of a boy named Ishaan Awasthi. He is an 8-year-old boy with dyslexia (阅读障碍) and this greatly influences his performance in school. Ishaan has an amazing talent for art and painting, but no one would like to know him and be his friends until a new art teacher, Ram Nikumbh, arrives. He takes special interest in Ishaan and discovers Ishaan’s problem and his artistic talent.

The Social Network

It tells us the story of young Mark Zuckerberg who is an undergraduate at Harvard and also a computer genius (天才). He begins to work on an idea which grows into a globally recognized social network called Facebook. This makes Mark one of the youngest billionaires existing.

Grownish

Filled with real life situations and grown up people, this series takes us back to university-lifestyle. Grownish through four amazing seasons, teaches us how to navigate (驾驭) the university through the eyes of Zoey Johnson. Zoey is a talented fashion designer and stylist who seems to have the world all planned out for her.

King of Boys 2

If you haven’t already seen the first movie in this series, you should take two steps back so you don’t get lost in this political (政治的) forest. This movie is the type that has you sitting at the edge (边缘) of your seat from start to finish. King of Boys 2 takes us to the underworld of a truly dirty game called “politics”.

1. Why is the 8-year-old boy named Ishaan doing poorly in school?

A．He has difficulty reading.	B．His teachers dislike him.
C．He fails to make new friends.	D．He takes no interest in studies.

2. Who founded Facebook?

A．Ram Nikumbh.	B．Mark Zuckerberg.
C．Zoey Johnson.	D．Ishaan Awasthi.

3. What is King of Boys 2 about?

A．An art teacher’s story.	B．A computer genius.
C．A fashion designer’s growth.	D．A political game.

6 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!

Roberts Community School

Roberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).

School of Rock — Rochester

With camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.

Eastman Community Music School

The Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.

Bach to Rock Music School

Bach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.

1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?

A．Roberts Community School.	B．School of Rock — Rochester.
C．Eastman Community Music School.	D．Bach to Rock Music School.

2. What is special about Bach to Rock Music Camps?

A．They offer overnight camps.	B．They require related experience.
C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station.	D．They can train different kinds of musical skills.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To compare four music schools.	B．To encourage students to be music stars.
C．To introduce some music summer camps.	D．To show the music resources in Rochester.

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1. What can you get at BooksRun?

A．Cost-free e-books.	B．Free return shipping.
C．A discount on textbooks.	D．Low-priced packaging service.

2. How much do you pay for using express delivery for two items?

A．$4.

B．$8.

C．$15.

D．$19.

3. What do we know about BooksRun?

A．It mainly deals with used books.	B．It has a strict deadline for returning books.
C．It makes a generous donation every year.	D．It operates in a sustainable way.

8 . Best Paris Tours

Using both traveler opinions and expert advice, we track down some of the best tours in Pans.

Bike About Tours—Hidden Paris Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 45 euros; kids from 20 euros

Duration:3.5 hours

A guide takes you on back streets to both famous and lesscr-known attructions throughout Paris. Along theway, guides share historical and cultural anecdotes (轶事). Tours depart daily at 10 a. m. and 2:30 p. m.

Big Bus Paris Hop—On Hop-Off Tour

Price: Adults from 45 euros; kids from 25 euros

Duration: About 2 hours

Double-decker, open-lop buses take you to 10 stops near attractions. All buses are equipped with a prerecorded audio tour in 11 different languages. Buses run from around 10 a. m. to about 7:30 p. m. daily.

Paris Charms and Secrets

Price: From 59 euros

Duration:3.5 to 4 hours

A guide will lead you through the city on an electric bike, stopping at some of Paris’ most famous attractions and storied monuments (纪念碑) to tell you a good story related to its culture, a secret about a passageway or along-forgotten historical tale. Tours depart at 9 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 8 p. m. daily.

Paris By Mouth——North Marais Tour

Price: From 125 euros

Duration:3.5 hours

In the tour designed only for adults, your guide will bring you to some of the neighborhood’s most respected shops, which specialize in bread, cheese, pastry and charcuterie. Then the tour stops at a wine shop and includesa seated tasting with wine pairings. The tour runs daily at multiple times.

1. How does Big Bus Paris Hop——On Hop-Off Tour differ from the other tours?

A．It doesn’t have a guide.	B．It operates 24 hours a day.
C．It isn’t designed for everyone.	D．It costs the least of all the four tours.

2. What can visitors do during Paris Charms and Secrets?

A．Visit an electric-bike factory.	B．Learn historical and cultural stories.
C．Explore a secret passageway in Paris.	D．Take open-top buses to ten attractions.

3. Which tour will be food lovers’ favorite?

A．Bike About Tours——Hidden Paris Bike Tour	B．Paris Charms and Secrets.
C．Paris By Mouth——North Marais Tour.	D．Big Bus Paris Hop—On Hop-Off Tour.

9 . The Best Places to Camp in Olympic National Park

With more than 2.5 million visitors annually, Olympic National Park is one of the most popular parks in the US. If you’re looking for breathtaking views, these are the best places to camp inside Olympic National Park.

Campground	Brief Introduction	Cost
Deer Park	Tent-only. 14 campsites are available on a first come, first served basis from June through mid-October.	$15/night
Staircase	49 campsites. The location is open through the whole year. Some of its facilities are only available during the summer.	$24/night
Kalaloch	With its 170 campsites, Kalaloch is the largest and most popular campground in the entire park. It is recreational, vehicle-friendly.	$24/night
Dosewallips	Dosewallips features roughly 30 campsites, none of which can be reserved ahead of time. It is accessible throughout the year.	Free

Things to Know Before You Go
●Bring a B ear Canister(防熊罐): The park is filled with all kinds of wildlife that are more than willing to help themselves to your food. Bring a bear canister to keep your supplies safe.
●Firewood: Some campgrounds have firewood for sale, but visitors are allowed to collect kindling(引火物)in locations where that isn’t the case.
●Group Camping Sites: The park offers large-group camping sites in Kalaloch. The reservation may require a phone call to complete and has different pricing models. Visit the website for more information.
●Reservation Fees: All fees for the various campsites are payable by credit card only. No cash is accepted. Be sure to have a card with you if you are not making a reservation online ahead of time.
1. What do Staircase and Dosewallips have in common?

A．They charge the most.	B．They welcome tents only.
C．They are open year-round.	D．They need a reservation.

2. Which campground is suitable for campers in large groups?

A．Staircase.	B．Kalaloch.
C．Dosewallips.	D．Deer Park.

3. Which of the following is banned in the campgrounds?

A．Making a fire.	B．Feeding wild animals.
C．Paying in cash.	D．Bringing some firewood.

10 . This Week’s Events & More to Come

SIP & SUPPORT

Enjoy dinner, delicious wine, dancing and music by Lonesome Found, all while supporting a great cause. This night of fun and fund raising will benefit the Pocono YMCA’s scholarship programs, which assist children and seniors.

Stroudsburg-2332 Walters Rd.
(570) 421-2525 poconoymca. org
Price: $85/person; $170/couple; $450/table of six
HOUSEPLANT HOW — TO’S

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to address your houseplants’ needs before the growing season. Each participant can bring a houseplant in need of a little rehab(修复) and will choose a 6-inch houseplant to take home. Come for a night of fun and learning! Cocktail/mocktail and snacks provided. Reservations required.

Hawley -210 Welwood Ave.
(570) 576-0490 gorgeous-floral. com
Price: $45/person
TRAVIS TRITT

Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Tickets can be purchased at the Penn’s Peak Box Office (walk-up only) or through Ticketmaster.

Jim Thorpe-325 Maury Rd.
(866) 605-7325 pennspeak. com
Price: $48/person
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW

Gentle Flow will take yoga beginners to the next level with a slower paced flow. This class will also allow for more time with each pose, softening and going deeper into the pose increasing strength and flexibility. Reservations required. An eight-hour cancellation policy is required. Class cards must be used within 90 days.

East Stroudsburg-95 Crystal St.
(570)213-8356 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com
Price: $16/per class; $ 140/10 classes
1. What’s special about SIP & SUPPORT?

A．It requires reservations.	B．It’s for charity purposes.
C．It aims at kids and seniors.	D．It provides snacks for free.

2. What does the event at Hawley offer its participants?

A．Have a houseplant improved.	B．Enjoy dinner and snacks for free.
C．Exchange houseplants with others.	D．Hold parties throughout the night.

3. Which event sets a time limit for its participants?

A．TRAVIS TRITT.	B．HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO’S.
C．SIP & SUPPORT.	D．BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW.