1 . How to Spend Your Holidays without Getting Bored
Do you feel bored during your holidays because you have nothing to do? Don’t waste your valuable days.
Enjoying the great outdoors
Step out into the fresh air. A quick trip out can make you energetic, and it is also a great opportunity for exercise. Do some sports.
Learning activities
The holidays are a great time to improve yourself. Try to learn more about something that interests you.
Spend your time on something you haven’t had time to practice, such as cooking, playing the piano, or swimming.
Spending time with others
Get to know more people.
If there’s no one around that you’d like to spend time with, don’t forget that you can make new friends.
A.You can ride your bike |
B.The more skills you have |
C.Spend time with loved ones |
D.There are many things you can do |
E.New friendships have to start somewhere |
2 . Wudang Mountain is in Shiyan City, Hubei Province.
By Air
There is no direct flight to Mt. Wudang Scenic Area. But flights from some big cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Xi’an can reach to the Laohekou Airport (90km from Wudang Mountain), Xiangfan Airport (180km from Wudang Mountain), and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (500km from Wudang Mountain). The nearest airport is in Shiyan, which is only one hour away, but officially the airport is also known as Shiyan Wudangshan Airport.
No. 316 national high way and No. 209 national high way go through Wudang District. And people can take a bus to Wudang Mountain from Shiyan, Danjiangkou, Xiangyang, or Wuhan.
By Train
Inside Wudang Mountain there is a superb shuttle bus transport system.
A.By Bus |
B.You can get to all the major tourist spots by bus |
C.There is a direct train from Wuhan to Shiyan |
D.And flights from Wuhan, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Shanghai are common |
E.Land transport to reach there is more convenient and developed, by rail or road |
3 . People know the dangers of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for afire.
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off.
Practice for a fire at home now and then because it can teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:
▲Don’t open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
▲Stay close to the floor! Everyone should follow your plan.
A.Make escape plans. |
B.Here are some suggestions. |
C.The alarm makes a loud sound. |
D.If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help. |
E.The best air is near the floor because smoke rises. |
4 . How to Speak Well and Confidently
Good communication is the key to success, whether you’re speaking in front of a large audience or trying to get a point across to a new friend, The following tips can help you.
Make eye contact
Knowing who you’re talking to can go a long way in helping you speak with confidence. If you’re addressing a large audience, it’s important to know where they come from, how old they are, and what their general knowledge is about your subject. This can help you prepare your words accordingly.
Know your material
Have confident body language
Praise yourself every day
A.Know your audience |
B.Pick a topic you are interested in |
C.For one thing, it is polite for others |
D.This will promote your own confidence |
E.Body language can make you appear and feel confident |
5 . The Three Kingdoms Period played an important part in Chinese history.
A.The fairies agreed |
B.So the fairies had to fly up to heaven shyly |
C.Not willing to lose the city, Guan thought hard and then an idea occurred to him |
D.Here is a legend where the ‘Jiunu Zhuo’ (Nine Girls Mound) beside the city gate originates |
E.Jingzhou, as the focus of quarrels then, has left many cultural relics that are related to the stories of Three Kingdoms |
6 . Five Ways to Increase the Quality of Your Life
Read our list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable. How can you increase the quality of your life?
Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing you do a treat that you have been desiring for some time. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money.
Learn a skill,
30-day challenges. Lifestyle experts are increasingly promoting the idea of taking 30-day challenge.
Greet every day with a smile,
A.Take up a hobby |
B.Laughing is very good for you |
C.Treats can be free, and you can always make time |
D.Challenge yourself to achieve something in 30 days |
E.Learning a new skill will be certain to make you satisfied |
7 . Lifestyle Changes to Make You Healthier and Happier
All people want to stay healthy and happy,
Everyone knows we should eat certain amount of fruit and vegetables a day, yet only 28% of adults are hitting this target. Make the effort to eat just a little more a day and go for different colors to ensure a variety of nutrients (养分).
Do exercise.
Sleep well
Getting less than five hours' sleep a night doubles the risk of death from heart disease, according to a study,
Friendships actually change our body chemistry. Besides, they reduce blood pressure and other health risks.
A.Eat healthy food |
B.but most of us don't know health care |
C.and other studies have shown that it speeds up aging |
D.Another study finds walking an hour or more a day will add 1.4 years for men and l.2 for women |
E.So pick up the telephone or chat online to see if there is a game you can share with a friend |
8 . Lifestyle Changes to Make You Healthier and Happier
All people want to stay healthy and happy, but most of our focus is on sick-care, not healthcare.
Food for health
Everyone knows we should eat certain amount of fruit and vegetables a day,
Do exercise
Getting less than five hours’ sleep a night doubles the risk of death from heart disease, according to a study, and other studies have shown that it speeds up ageing. And it plays a big part in our mental health, too.
Friends for life
A.Research shows 15 minutes’ exercise a day could add 3 years to your life. |
B.Here’s how you can start to improve your health and happiness. |
C.Friendships actually change our body chemistry. |
D.yet only 28% of adults are hitting this target. |
E.Sleep well |
9 . Playing sports offers you more than just physical benefits (好处).
Making new friends.
Playing sports enables you to create friendships you otherwise might not have formed.
Understanding the value of health.
Taking part in sports improves your health in many ways.
Building team spirit.
Sports provide children with the important lesson of learning how to work in a team.
Playing sports requires a lot of time and energy. Some may think this would take students’ attention away from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning — skills that are directly relevant (有关的) to schoolwork.
A.Doing better in your studies. |
B.Everyone has to work together to achieve the goal. |
C.To be a good athlete, you must take care of yourself. |
D.Sports can help you in your study and fit in with society as well. |
E.Sports bring teens together from different schools and backgrounds. |