2 . It was a cool, dry summer’s morning. I had just _________ off my son at a sheltered workshop where he worked two days a week. I was heading home watching the sun going through the clouds and singing along to a song playing in the car. My _________ wasn’t very beautiful, but it was_________.

All of a sudden I _________ two deer up ahead in the road. They were _________ down the mountain to get a drink at the river below. I stopped, smiled, and watched them. They looked back at me, so I gently _________to let them go on. Then I was sure that they nodded (点头) at me before going down the _________.Further on, I saw a _________along the side of the road. It was a man _________ help. He was strong, wore a white sweater, and had curly (卷曲的) white hair. He looked like my father. I __________and let him in. We drove on and __________ happily. I dropped him off at a store in town and got a “wish you happy” as my __________.

I headed back home __________ feeling both better and lighter because the man’s words cheered me up.

It was like all persons passing by were __________ at me and this was the start of a very __________ day.

4 . After completing my first year of studies, I spent two months travelling in Nepal. There were so many sights to see, foods to eat, and fun activities to try. I only experienced a few of them, but it was an incredible experience all the same.

The first thing I noticed about Nepal was its people. They are kind and friendly, ready to help someone in need. This may be a cliché (陈词滥调) that you hear from most travellers regarding the country they travelled to, but I’m saying so because of what I saw among the citizens themselves, rather than how they treated me as a visitor. Little things about how the local people interact with each other makes me believe that the Nepalese people are truly wonderful. It shows in the way that the bus drivers and passengers keep the bus waiting for the last passenger, or the motorist smiles and waves to a kid who runs into the street after his ball. The people are like a bowl of hot soup on a rainy day – always warm and comforting. Conversations were as natural as if we had known each other for years. All the people I met during my trip made me feel at home and made my journey an unforgettable one.

The Sauraha village was my first destination. It is an amazingly quiet and peaceful place, where the people lead their lives at their own pace. Although the temperature was high during the day, it was a great area to see some of the wildlife, such as the one-horned rhino (独角犀牛) and elephants. I also got to attend some cultural shows and experience some of the traditional dances of the Nepalese people.

Of all the places I went to within Nepal, Pokhara was undoubtedly the best place I visited. The environment is great there, and there are a lot of fun things to try out. I chose to go boating on a lake, but you can also go diving. Some of the nearby hills provide a great view of the sunrise early in the morning.

Nepal is beautiful in so many ways. Whether you are looking to relax in the wildness and quietness of nature, or go on an exciting adventure, Nepal offers a variety of options. It will surely impress you.

5 . New research has found that a major Greenland glacier (冰川) that was once one of the fastest shrinking (缩小) glaciers on earth is now growing again.

Scientists from the American space agency NASA recently reported their findings about the Jakobshavn glacier. Because over the past 20 years, it has been the single largest source of mass loss from the Greenland Ice Sheet, researchers have been observing Jakobshavn for many years to help forecast world sea level rise.

NASA says that the water temperatures in areas around the glacier are currently colder than at any time since the mid-1980s. “At first we didn’t believe it,” said Ala Khazendar, a glacier scientist, helped lead the study. “We figured that the temperature would just keep going on as it had over the last 20 years.”

Jason Box is an ice and climate scientist. He told the Associated Press the new discovery about Jakobshavn was surprising because it had been moving in the other direction for so long. Box said, “The good news is that it’s a reminder that it’s not necessarily going that fast.” “But it is going,” he added.

A statement by NASA confirmed that, even with Jakobshavn’s new growth, it is still adding to global sea level rise. Scientists said this is because the glacier continues to lose more ice to the ocean than it gains from snowfall. The sea level rise is just happening at a slower rate.

Researchers involved in the study as well as other scientists believe Jakobshavn is experiencing only short-term changes. They mainly believe this because the cold water affecting the glacier was set in motion by a climate system called the North Atlantic Oscillation, which causes a natural temporary cooling and warming of different parts of the ocean.

The latest research clearly shows that Jakobshavn “is getting a temporary break” from a long-held climate pattern, where the world’s oceans are increasingly warming.

6 . Best Sunglasses for Cycling

A pair of cycling sunglasses is a smart buy, whether you ride on the road or the track.

The direct light of the sun can cause cyclists to see dark or black spots which can gradually develop into blindness if not immediately taken care of. Risks such as sand, insects and even rain can also seriously damage your eyes.

Aside from protecting your eyes, glasses need to be comfortable and to stay in place. Adaptability is important too, which is why some cycling glasses come with different coloured lenses (镜片).

Here’s our picks for this year’s best glasses so you can choose the perfect pair for you.

Optics (光学) company Fancy Eye is big in the snow sports and motor sports worlds, known for producing cool-looking glasses. The V7 glasses are half-frame, specially designed for mountain biking. Its lenses react quickly to brightening conditions, quickly changing colour from yellow to a dark shade.

Price: £135

Quest Collection’s S125 glasses (31g) combine attractive looks with functionality. No wind or light will trouble you as you ride, which is very nice. The lens itself is photochromic – under low light conditions the lens is smoky grey, turning dark grey as lighting conditions improve. For really cloudy days, or if you’re riding in darkness, it also comes with a second, clear lens.

Price: £99

The latest-edition Roderick Optics 2001 glasses are totally frameless, enlarging your field of vision both vertically and horizontally. The lens is one of the clearest we’ve tried. Unique to this second version is the adjustable nose piece – though it can only move a few millimetres, it does make a difference in where the lens sits on your face.

Price: £120

9 . It’s really a challenge for people to find consistent motivation to exercise regularly. Wishing not to hit gyms, you can invent tons of excuses. However, out of most people’s expectation, a certain amount of physical exercise every week can stop your IQ from declining.

IQ, to a large degree, is determined by genes. It has long been established that genes account for about 70 percent of IQ. And environmental factors, like diet, quality of education and brain stimulation, affect the other 30 percent.

IQ can be put into two types — “fluid” and “crystallized” intelligence. The former refers to the ability to reason and think flexibly, while the latter refers to the build-up of knowledge, facts, and skills that are acquired throughout life. The two have a dynamic relationship: fluid IQ decides how much information you can take in and how fast you can take it in, which means a higher fluid IQ contributes to your crystallized IQ. They keep growing until your early twenties, when they both reach the peak. Unfortunately, this will not keep the same for the rest of your life. Fluid intelligence declines rapidly with age.

What causes this decline? It all comes down to your cardiovascular (心血管的) system. It calls for a large amount of oxygen for the brain to function well. The less exercise you have as you get old, the less oxygen your heart provides to supply your brain. Exercise also promotes the release of certain chemicals that are critical to the brain’s health, bringing about better concentration and memory.

Taking proper physical exercise can help to prevent IQ from declining as you get older. Why not choose to hit the gym for the sake of IQ intelligence?