2 . Top running routes in the USA
Holidays for some people are all about relaxing on the beach but for others, it’s important to be out and about. Walking and running holidays allow travellers to explore the beauty of a country and get plenty of fresh air without spending too much money. Here are some of the most beautiful running routes (路线) in the USA — you may want to give these a go.
Mammoth Lakes
An area favoured by athletes from all over the world, Mammoth Lakes offers amazing views and plenty of trails (小路) along with a healthy running community for active travellers to explore. Well-known track coaches Joe Vigil and Bob Larsen brought marathon superstars to the area in 2001 and ever since, it has trained 12 Olympians who have earned two Olympic medals as well as three major marathon wins.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Perfect for runners who like a bit of variety on their route, the Three Rivers Heritage Trail offers 24 miles of path going through a number of neighbourhoods, popular shopping and entertainment districts (娱乐区) and green space providing the perfect guide to the city on two feet.
Naples
Naples is well-known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and high-class dining. The best running trail is along Gulf Shore Boulevard and Gordon Road, with views of the white sandy beaches and water, and some of Naples boutique hotels and holiday homes.
Barr Trail
The Barr Trail is a trail that began as a way to enter mining (采矿) areas on Pikes Peak and later developed into a tourist trail. It starts in Manitou Springs, a little tourist town just west of The Springs, and climbs to the top of Pikes Peak in about 12 miles and 7,400 feet of vertical (垂直的) gain. This is not an easy route so be sure to pack the right supplies and rest when you need to.
1. What might you experience in Mammoth Lakes?| A．Running like an Olympian. |
| B．Meeting your favourite stars. |
| C．Taking part in a major marathon. |
| D．Being trained by Joe Vigil and Bob Larsen. |
| A．Three Rivers Heritage Trail. | B．Barr Trail. | C．Mammoth Lakes. | D．Naples. |
| A．Mammoth Lakes. | B．Barr Trail. | C．Naples. | D．Three Rivers Heritage Trail. |
| A．Naples. | B．Barr Trail. | C．Mammoth Lakes. | D．Three Rivers Heritage Trail. |
| A．Coal miners. | B．Window shoppers. |
| C．Competitive swimmers. | D．Experienced adventurers. |
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8 . If you are a sci-fi movie fan, there are some sci-fi films that are worth seeing.
Stowaway
Stowaway is the story of a mission to Mars and a spaceship that has too many passengers. With the journey planned for only a certain number of people, well, you can see where this is headed. This sci-fi movie directed by Joe Penna takes us on a journey we will be able to risk.
Robopocalypse
David H. Wilson, author of 2011’s Robopocalypse, has been compared to sci-fi writers like Michael Crichton and Robert A. Heinlein. The film tells the story of a robot named AIX in the near future. It has the face of a pure (纯真的) child, but its heart is not pure. One day, he took control of the global network and directed the machines and weapons (武器) made by human beings to fight against human beings. Steven Spielberg was in charge of this film for years until it changed hands in 2017 to director Michael Bay.
Voyagers
The biggest problem with space travel is the long distance. In Voyagers, 30 men and women go on a multi-generational voyage in search of a new home. The mission gradually gets into madness. The people don’t know if the real threat they face is what’s outside the ship or who they’re becoming inside it. The film’s director Neil Burger describes the film as Lord of the Flies for a new generation.
After Yang
Based on Alexander Weinstein’s short story Saying Goodbye to Yang, this film is set in the future where robotic children help raise human children as live-in help. But when one robotic family member, Yang, becomes non-responsive, a father and daughter will do everything they can to save its life. Starring Collin Ferrell and directed by Kogonada (director of Columbus), this could be one of the smartest sci-fi films.
1. Which movie is your best choice if you like Joe Penna?| A．Stowaway. | B．Robopocalypse. |
| C．Voyagers. | D．After Yang. |
| A．Safe. | B．Boring | C．Unpleasant. | D．Tiring. |
| A．They both tell a story about a robot. |
| B．They both mention a mission in space. |
| C．They are both smart sci-fi films of the year. |
| D．They are both based on a full-length novel. |
9 . Guilin is a world-famous tourist city and has attracted lots of Chinese and foreign visitors. If you have a few days planned here, you can visit these travel sites.
Li River
Li River is a bright pearl on the list of China's tourist attractions and it is the best place of sightseeing tours in Guilin. Hanyu described the beauty of the Li River in his poem as "The River looks like a blue silk ribbon and the mountains resemble emerald hairpins(看起来像青簪).” The natural beauty of the Li River is indeed beyond any descriptions, so you have to be here to see with your own eyes and to feel with your own heart.
Xianggongshan Hill
As one of the best places to enjoy the pretty view of the Li River, Xianggongshan Hill be-comes more and more famous among tourists and photographers. When you climb up to the top of Xianggongshan Hill for about 20 minutes, you can see the Li River clearly. The light, clouds, sunrise and pink clouds here attract many photographers.
Huangluo Yao Village
It is one of the thirteen Yao ethnic (瑶族) villages in Longji. The ethnic group living here are all the red Yao ethnic people. A custom of red Yao ethnic is that all females should keep long hair. So Huangluo Yao Village is called the first long hair village in the world.
Elephant Trunk Hill
It is also called the elephant hill. The whole hill looks exactly like a huge elephant using its trunk to drink water of the Li River. Between the "trunk" and the "body" is a big round cave which looks like a full moon on the water, so it is named Moon-over-Water Cave.
1. What can we know about Li River according to the passage?| A．Li River is very popular on the list of China's tourist attractions. |
| B．Li River is the best place of sightseeing tours in the world. |
| C．Hanyu described the Li River as a green silk ribbon. |
| D．You can't enjoy the beauty of the Li River on the top of Xianggongshan Hill. |
| A．Li River. | B．Xianggongshan Hill. |
| C．Huangluo Yao Village. | D．Elephant Trunk Hill. |
| A．To give tips to visitors who will visit Li River. |
| B．To introduce some of famous travel sites in Guilin. |
| C．To attracted visitors who are interested in mountain climbing. |
| D．To appeal to foreign visitors. |
Any day that I had to go to the airport was the worst day of my life, and as a traveling appliance salesman, I had to fly quite a bit. On this particular day in 2010. 1 was assigned to a middle seat. Back then, I was so fat that I couldn't fit down the aisle (走廊） facing forward,so I was forced to walk sideways like a crab. I weighed between 340 and 360 pounds; the exact figure depended on whether I measured my weight before or after one of my enormous meals. When I finally squeezed into my seat, the seat belt wasn't long enough to fit around my 52-inch waist.They never were.
I woke up the next morning knowing that I needed to change. I started looking for signs that might lead me toward a better life and immediately a sign showed up. I turned on the TV and happened to catch an interview with former president Bill Clinton. He said he'd been under the care of a doctor who put him on a whole-food, plant-based diet. He lost weight without feeling hungry, and he was healthier and stronger than he'd been since his twenties. I never imagined my sign would come from Bill Clinton, but there he was.
I had no idea what a “whole-food, plant-based diet” was. I went online and searched for a doctor who could help me. That's when I found Preeti. 1 felt hopeful when she agreed to see me the next day. The doctor recommended a low calorie diet and suggested some moderate exercises I could do in my home. She also suggested that I go to a shelter and adopt a dog.“Exercise?”I asked, “A dog?" I couldn't believe what I heard.But, she said. “A dog is a good companion. Plus, you live in an apartment. which means the dog has to be walked. So if you walk your dog twice a day,that will be your exercise."
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With doubts and hesitation, I drove up to a dog sheller near where I lived.
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