1 . Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.
■ Ketanga FitnessWhen: April 6 — 10
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra
Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.
■ Rksolid Retreat
When: April 15 — 22
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy? During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.
■ Wellness Immersion
When: August
Where: Amanbagh, India
What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4-21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.
■ Mile High Run Club
When: August 18 — 28
Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
What: After landing in Reykjavik, runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park. Do we even have to mention Skaftafell’s crazy glacier views?
1. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert?
A.Rksolid Retreat. | B.Ketanga Fitness. |
C.Wellness Immersion. | D.Mile High Run Club. |
A.Go surfing. | B.Climb waterfalls. |
C.Hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. | D.Attend a special stretch and recovery class. |
A.enjoy a free hotel stay and service | B.visit Thorsmork National Park |
C.taste food made by local organic produce | D.relax muscles in a geothermal spa |
A.Men are the target vacationers. | B.They are combinations of wellness and scenery. |
C.Courses and classes are arranged during them. | D.They are available all year round. |
A.To promote marathon events. | B.To attract more tourists to America. |
C.To advertise some P.E. clubs. | D.To introduce some wellness vacations. |
A.shall | B.must | C.need | D.might |
A.have | B.have had | C.has had | D.has |
4 . One day, a small boy named Johnny was walking to school. Suddenly he heard a
When he arrived at school, he showed his new
A.secret | B.sound | C.song | D.speech |
A.pretended | B.agreed | C.stopped | D.expected |
A.looking at | B.marching to | C.shouting at | D.flying to |
A.anxiety | B.disappointment | C.relief | D.surprise |
A.hug | B.kiss | C.smile | D.touch |
A.sleeping | B.searching | C.hesitating | D.feeding |
A.school | B.house | C.friend’s | D.teacher’s |
A.boring | B.horrible | C.lucky | D.amazing |
A.classmate | B.pet | C.brother | D.insect |
A.slowly | B.doubtfully | C.sadly | D.excitedly |
A.jump | B.play | C.talk | D.cry |
A.thought | B.behaved | C.lied | D.moved |
A.just | B.even | C.already | D.almost |
A.nothing | B.everything | C.something | D.anything |
A.answered | B.shouted | C.coughed | D.laughed |
5 . Every school has rules(规则) for students to follow. However, some students may see the
In the old days, people believed that teachers had to be very
In fact, following school rules can be very important. For example, running in the hallways(走廊) could cause(导致) a student to
Rules make the world much better. If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.
1.A.rules | B.excuses | C.facts | D.examples |
A.tired | B.angry | C.excited | D.good |
A.doctors | B.parents | C.teachers | D.students |
A.kind | B.clever | C.strict | D.careful |
A.told | B.heard | C.invited | D.watched |
A.come out | B.fall down | C.move on | D.pass by |
A.about | B.from | C.except | D.without |
A.because | B.though | C.before | D.unless |
A.clearly | B.luckily | C.quickly | D.politely |
A.hurry up | B.look up | C.grow up | D.dress up |
6 . Labor is important and necessary for everyone. I am glad that I learned the
I grew up on a farm. We had to care for such
I also learned the satisfaction of work well done. The young animals were my responsibility. Most
A.value | B.difference | C.amount |
A.shops | B.animals | C.plants |
A.Seldom | B.Never | C.Even |
A.farm | B.office | C.research |
A.left | B.paid | C.lent |
A.give | B.return | C.save |
A.got | B.lost | C.refused |
A.of | B.in | C.for |
A.old | B.early | C.average |
A.teachers | B.farmers | C.engineers |
A.healthy | B.nervous | C.weak |
A.ate | B.studied | C.worked |
A.bring up | B.put away | C.look for |
A.provided | B.taught | C.introduced |
A.experiences | B.discussions | C.directions |
7 . Harvest Celebrations
People around the world pick, or harvest food that grows. Then they have a holiday. Let's read about some harvest celebrations!
![]() Every February, the people of Mendoza, Argentina, harvest their grapes. Then they celebrate for a month! There are parades (游行), shows, and fireworks. They always choose a Harvest Queen, too. | ![]() Chanthaburi, a town in Thailand, is famous for its tasty fruit. People celebrate the fruit at harvest time in May. The Fruit Fair begins with a parade of floats (游行彩车) made from thousands of fruits and vegetables. |
![]() The Argungu Fishing Festival began in 1934 in Nigeria, a country in Africa. It's a four-day festival held at the end of February to celebrate the end of all farming activities. On the last day there's a fishing contest. People have one hour to catch the largest fish. But it's not that easy. They can only use traditional fishing tools. But many use only their hands to catch the fish. | ![]() France's famous Menton Lemon Festival starts in February. There are big parades with floats decorated with lemons and oranges. More than 200, 000 people from around the world come to Menton for this festival. |
A.The Harvest Festival in Mendoza. | B.The Harvest Festival in Chanthaburi. |
C.The Argungu Fishing Festival. | D.The Menton Lemon Festival. |
A.Argentina | B.Thailand | C.Nigeria | D.France |
A.The big parades. | B.The Fruit Fair. |
C.A fishing contest. | D.A Harvest Queen. |
A.Sport. | B.Business. | C.Science. | D.Culture. |
8 . How to prepare for a thrilling hike? Hiking needs mental and physical preparation weeks before the material day. If you’re a fan of hiking mountains. Here is a guide to help you.
Train hard and train in timeYou need to train your body at least three months before the challenge.
You must consider various factors before purchasing the most appropriate hiking shoes. First, mind the terrain (地形) of the hiking ground. A mild terrain will do fine with light shoes. On the other hand. A tough, hard and mountainous terrain require hardy hots to help navigate the rocky grounds.
Adequately pack your bagYour bag is your lifeline when hiking. Water is the most essential itch when hiking. The body performs best when you hydrate frequently throughout the challenge. Carry adequate clean water and sip often.
Hiking is a refreshing way of keeping fit, having fun and building resilience.
A.Choose appropriate footwear |
B.Search for the route you will he hiking |
C.Carry a compass, a map and a gas with you |
D.Adequate water can help you be in good con lit ion |
E.create a regular schedule and be disciplined to follow it |
F.Wear appropriate clothes that allow your free movement |
G.Adequate planning will help have a fantastic experience of it |
Peter lived in a village. He was always upset and treated others
Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while working at a scenic spot selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her instant fame.
Xu’s village is located at the base of Moon Hill,
Xu said she would change words in any language into Chinese characters
Over the past two decades, Xu has taught
Xu has also become one of the busiest tour guides in Yangshuo,