5 . While a healthy diet has always been considered necessary for overall wellness, historically, many hospitals do not notice its powerful potential for recovery. In some areas, that’s beginning to change. In Pennsylvania four years ago, St. Luke’s Hospital worked with Rodale Institute to start an organic produce (有机农产品) farm at the hospital’s campus in Easton. Since its first season, the St.Luke’s farm has expanded to grow 100 fruits and vegetables on 11-12 acres.
Today, St. Luke’s sends all new mothers home with a basket of organic produce. New moms aren’t the only ones benefiting from the farm’s harvest, which is also served to patients, cooked up in the canteens of the hospital and sold at nearby farmers’ markets.
Hospital farms are part of a broader movement to make organic, locally produced food accessible to the general population. Some hospitals are buying food from nearby farms, organic produce easily accessible to the patients and visitors alike, these hospitals hope to inspire lifelong changes for better health. Even though most hospital farms aren’t growing enough to completely support their own hospitals, providing even a small amount of fresh vegetable makes people realize how healthy a plant-rich diet can be.
While the farm-to-hospital movement continues to develop, it’s meeting with some challenges along the way. For one, health workers don’t necessarily know how to grow food. This means that most hospitals need to hire a full-time farmer and other farm labor to manage the field, which can be expensive. Most hospital farms start making just enough money to cover their costs within 3 to 5 years, let alone make profits for now. But participating hospitals still believe that the benefits are worthwhile. As the movement continues to expand, local people might soon experience a farm-fresh meal at a hospital near them.
1. Why was the organic produce farm established ?A.To teach patients how to grow organic food. |
B.To provide the financial support for hospitals. |
C.To help hospitals notice the power of wellness. |
D.To promote the recovery potential of healthy diets. |
A.It proves that St. Luke’s Hospital cares for new mothers. |
B.It shows the benefits of the farm-to-hospital movement. |
C.It stresses the importance of healthy diets for new mothers. |
D.It tells us that St. Luke’s produce is sold at farmers’ markets. |
A.By buying vegetable from local markets. |
B.By supporting the recovery of patients. |
C.By growing food in hospital gardens. |
D.By moving hospitals to nearby farm. |
A.It is profitable and meaningful. |
B.It is little known but worthwhile. |
C.It is challenging but rewarding. |
D.It is selfless and caring. |
6 . Paris
The City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see attractions like the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. Get lost wandering along the attractive stone streets, or relax on the banks of the Seine for hours. If you’re up for a quick day trip, head about 15 miles southwest of the city center to the Palace of Versailles, which offers guided and self-guided tours of the palace. The best time to visit Paris is from June to August and September to October.
London
London is home to a number of historical landmarks and modern-day attractions. If it’s your first time in London, plan to see the top attractions, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the British Museum, before sitting down to a classic afternoon tea or checking out a local pub. The best time to visit London is March through May when the temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are green.
Dubai
This Middle Eastern city is filled with some of the world’s most notable and unique attractions, including the Dubai Mall, indoor Ski Dubai and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building on the planet. But the city still holds onto its heritage, as seen in the Bastakiya Quarter and the traditional Gold and Spice (香料) markets. The best time to visit Dubai is from November to March.
Tokyo
Tokyo has an electric energy and plenty of attractions to discover. Foodies won’t be let down by the city’s unique fresh sushi and tasty seafood. Photographers will love taking in the sweeping panoramas (全景) from the top of the Tokyo Skytree. Those who love to shop will find plenty of must-have designer products in Ginza. The best time to visit Tokyo is between March and April and September and November.
1. What’s the best time for you to travel in London?A.February. | B.April. | C.June. | D.November. |
A.World-famous riverside views. | B.Delicious seafood. |
C.Afternoon tea culture. | D.Traditional gold markets. |
A.A magazine. | B.An encyclopedia. | C.A newspaper. | D.A textbook. |
7 . Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment, rather than in a health club or gym.
A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on fresh air, sunshine, and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing.
Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower people’s blood pressure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem (自尊).
A.All forms of green exercise are good for you. |
B.A green gym uses as little equipment as possible. |
C.Spirits are also believed to be positively affected. |
D.Opinions on what truly green exercise means differ. |
E.So riding a bicycle in a forest can be called a type of green exercise. |
F.Besides, it usually doesn’t use fitness equipment that is normally found in a gym. |
G.Some point out that many health clubs are constructed to take advantage of natural light. |