1 . 2024 Travel Planner: The Best Things to See in the UK

Icons of British Fashion, Oxfordshire

A fashion exhibition will open at Blenheim Palace in March. Icons of British Fashion is the largest event in the palace’s 300-year history and will showcase some of Britain’s most famous designers. Clothing, drawings, photographs and patterns will be on display. 23 March to 30 June. Palace entry tickets are valid for a year and cost £ 38 for adults, £ 22 for under-16s.

Toulouse-Lautrec in Bath

A new exhibition, Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre, opens at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath in April. More than 30 pieces from the artist’s colourful career will be shown alongside works by other artists of the day. This is the only chance to see Lautrec’s complete collection of posters in the UK before it moves to a permanent home at the Musée d’Ixelles in Belgium. 26 April to 29 September, adults £ 10, children £ 3.50.

Back in Time at Beamish

A truly recreated 1950s picture house at Beamish will offer visitors a chance to recall the golden age of movie-going. The cinema will be the latest addition to a “1950s Town” opened last summer at the living history museum. Adults £ 24.95, children £ 15.45, a family of four £ 63.50, valid for a year.

National Gallery goes on tour

The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary on 10 May. To mark the occasion， the gallery is lending 12 of its most iconic paintings to 12 venues across the UK. Paintings will travel to centres from Brighton to Edinburgh, and will all go on display on 10 May. Each of the 12 venues will run exhibitions and digital interventions to showcase its particular painting.

1. How much should a couple with a 5-year-old pay for Blenheim’s exhibition?

A．£ 23.50.

B．£ 60.00.

C．£ 63.50.

D．£ 98.00.

2. What do Toulouse-Lautrec and National Gallery have in common?

A．Recalling the artist’s career.

B．Offering chances to make posters.

C．Employing digital interventions.

D．Enabling visitors to enjoy arts.

3. Which of the following is a year-round event?

A．Icons of British Fashion.

B．Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre.

C．1950s Picture House Visit.

D．National Gallery Painting Show.

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“The Chinese Bridge contest was an important experience in my life,” said Aya Ibrahim,     1     Egyptian girl. She was awarded the top prize in the Chinese language final contest in Cairo     2     (conclude) in May 31th. “Through the stage of the     3     (compete), I gained knowledge and improved my capabilities,” said Ibrahim from Cairo University,     4     she was studying Chinese.

The girl with seven other contest winners     5    (receive) by the Chinese ambassador to Egypt and shared their stories of learning Chinese. Ibrahim said she joined in diverse Chinese activities at the Confucius Institute at Cairo University, such as     6     (recite) Chinese poetry, singing Chinese songs and dancing Chinese dances. She added that most     7     (important), learning the Chinese language had changed her     8     a confident and socialized person with a far     9     (broad) vision. The Egyptian girl’s wish is     10     she will have the opportunity to complete her post-graduate studies in China.

3 . Tips That Will Help Your Family Sleep Better

Whatever your situation looks like, it is important to prioritize(优先) sleep health. Here are tips to help you build routines that allow your family to get better sleep.

Set a sleep schedule

It’s important to understand how a consistent sleep schedule helps improve sleep quality. As kids adjust themselves to the school schedule, there’s an opportunity for parents to ease children into a new wake-up time.

    1    . In other words, once they get up earlier, they’ll be ready for bed earlier, too.

Go outside

    2    . You might consider having breakfast outside and taking the dog for a walk. Being outdoors in the morning, along with interacting as a family, can be powerful in terms of establishing a new rhythm and will get a conversation going with the brain, so you naturally become used to your new routine.

    3    

Research shows that regular exercise improves the quality and duration of sleep. It doesn’t have to be an intense or prolonged（持续时间长的） workout, but making time every dayto get moving will help you and your children sleep better. Just be sure to wrap up any intense exercise before you begin to relax for the night.     4    

Set up daily family check-ins

Make time each day to connect with your family, even for just a few minutes - at the dinner table, before bed, whenever it makes sense for your schedule. First, you can ask: “What was the best part of your day?” or “What fun thing happens to you?”     5    . After all, a strong family bond can work wonders to everyone’s sleep.

A．Move every day

B．Exercise before bedtime

C．For example, yoga can be great to relax you

D．Only in this way can they go to classes on time

E．And then talk about what you all are grateful for

F．First thing in the morning, try to get some sunlight

G．If you control the wake-up time, you’ll control the bedtime

4 . Attention is focused on mental health on R U OK? Day, September 13th. It's important to settle mental health issues, not just in September, but each and every day. If you feel hopeless or you need to check your brain in a “mind gym”, pick up one of those books.

The Courage To Be Disliked             Price: $ 14. 99

Using the theories of philosopher Alfred Adler, The Courage To Be Disliked creates conversations between a fictional philosopher and a young man. The conversations cover many broad, interesting and sometimes touching topics. It’s for those seeking answers and quiet self-reflection.

The Gift Of Silence                           Price: $ 12. 00

It’s a practical guide to overcoming stress of everyday life. It gives you a little piece of wisdom, or some tools to help you switch off during moments of stress. Perfect for a lunchtime break in the park. If you are one of those who wake at 4 am with a mind full of worries, this book is for you!

The Anxiety Book                           Price: $10. 58

It’s not a self-help book. It’s more the stories and thoughts of an anxiety sufferer to which people could relate on many levels. It helps people recognize when anxiety appears, and assists people to deal with it. A must-read for anyone who suffers from anxiety, worry and panic attack.

Get Yourself Together                   Price: $ 13. 50

There are some great tips, from dealing with money problems to managing social relationships and even as far as never losing house keys again! If you are feeling the pressure of everyday life and starting to feel a little stressed, it is the book for you. Readers all found it useful!

Hopefully, these books for a healthy mind can make your days easier and your nights more peaceful.

1. Which book might interest Alfred Adler’s fans?

A．The Courage To Be Disliked.	B．The Gift Of Silence.
C．The Anxiety Book.	D．Get Yourself Together.

2. How much should an anxiety sufferer pay for the book he might need?

A．$14. 99.

B．$12. 00.

C．$10. 58.

D．$13. 50.

3. Which column of a magazine might this text be taken from?

A．Society.

B．Leisure.

C．Literature.

D．Health.