1 . Museums become the next stop many students want to visit at their leisure.
Have you ever started your visit by waiting in line in front of the museum for a few hours just to get in? And that’s the sad reality when visiting many of those world-famous museums. Thus, be smart to browse the instructions for visiting and book in advance online.
What if you don’t like some museums? Then don’t visit them! I’m not a massive fan of parks, so I would hardly ever end up in any park while travelling.
There is nothing worse than impolite manners while visiting. We’ve all witnessed that guy being yelled at by the security for touching or taking flash photos.
All of these ground rules are often neglected by us. Bear them in mind before setting off, and you will enjoy your museum tour!
| A．It’s the same with the museums |
| B．But most of them do it all wrong |
| C．If you haven’t, don’t let it be you |
| D．That way you can have an easy access |
| E．The first step is to research how to enjoy everything |
| F．Sometimes you may sigh museum tiredness is a real thing |
| G．Generally, there is no right or wrong way to visit a museum |
2 . Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home?
Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point.
For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too.
Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than €5. Once you have completed a puzzle it’s nice to exchange it with a friend.
| A．So others can have a go. |
| B．You can’t beat a good puzzle. |
| C．Some companies make personalised puzzles. |
| D．However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result. |
| E．Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out. |
| F．It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together. |
| G．For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table. |
3 . How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.
3.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4. Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.
5. Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.
| A．Be cheerful. |
| B．Do things together. |
| C．Do not wait to be spoken to. |
| D．Try not to find fault with your friends. |
| E．Making new friends comes easy for some people. |
| F．For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. |
| G．So you will need to give your friend time to react to you. |
4 . Sometimes, you are not good at some of your subjects.
Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.
Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
| A．Maybe you are an average student. |
| B．This will help you understand the next class. |
| C．Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. |
| D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. |
| E．There are other methods that might help you with your studying. |
| F．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. |
| G．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class. |
5 . Last week a senior high school student named Sam wrote to me, “I have felt down lately. I am on my school basketball team, and for a long time was the best player.
The following is my advice to him:
As an athlete, I’m sure you are familiar with competition. Having a healthy competitive spirit is what motivates people to constantly try to be better.
Further more, as a team member, you must be aware that a teammate’s victory is also yours. Your role on a team is not to outshine everyone you play with. It’s to work together to be successful.
Working as a team means celebrating victories and facing losses together. I am sure this is much harder than it sounds. But try as hard as you can to brush it off and work harder. It is not just related to your own athletic skills, but all of the characteristics that make someone a strong leader.
It isn’t easy to simply ignore the feeling of jealousy.
| A．It is quite a normal feeling. |
| B．It feels great to have others admire us. |
| C．Team spirit has been attached much importance to. |
| D．Your team can put on a good show in a competition. |
| E．These include perseverance, empathy and selflessness. |
| F．However, I lost this title to another team member recently. |
| G．Sure, it comes with the risk of failure, but most things that are worth pursuing do. |
6 . A large sum of money is spent during the festival season. However, the chances are that you can save. Here are some tips to help keep yourself from overspending.
Be sure to feel at home with those around you.
Don’t buy anything on an impulse. Ever heard of the saying, “A fool and his money are soon parted”?
Why not rent?
Keep informed of the things you have. You may not be entirely aware of yourself. Tidy up your closet and you’ll find just how many items of clothing you have.
| A．Once you are in poor spirits |
| B．Put away the clothes you don’t wear |
| C．Handle items gathering dust on the shelf |
| D．When you are fond of particular products |
| E．Keep calm and think carefully before jumping in. |
| F．This resists your burning desire to go shopping even more |
| G．A rented fancy dress for a party could actually save you more money |
7 . There are countless articles online that will give you advice on how to deal with homesickness. Here are some of my favorite tips that have helped me.
Learn to cook with your friends or find new places to eat. Eating with friends makes things so much better. It’s a way to bond and an excuse to get closer. You even get rewarded for it.
Call home—but not every minute of every day.
I saw so many online sources express it in this way, “Talk to your parents—but not too much. Call home—but not too often.”
Explore.
Find a way to deal with your emotions.
I got a guitar during my sophomore (大学二年级) year of university because that’s what I like doing when I’m by myself. I keep a journal because it makes me feel better and productive if I need time by myself but I don’t want to feel lonely.
An outlet(发泄方式) for your emotions can take any shape or form. Whatever it is, it’s important that you find a way to deal with your emotions. Don’t avoid them, but try to understand them.
Talk to someone.
There is nothing wrong with finding someone to talk to about how you’re feeling.
There is nothing wrong with being homesick. It’s normal. It’s part of the experience. We all feel things differently, but everything you learn while you are abroad will help you grow.
| A．Make food from your home country. |
| B．Going abroad may cost you a lot of money. |
| C．It’s good to keep in touch with your family and friends. |
| D．It’s also a good way to distract(使分心) you in a healthy way. |
| E．After the first few weeks abroad, many students will feel a little worse. |
| F．On that line of thought, truly try to explore the city that you’re studying in. |
| G．It can be friends, family, mentors or professors who you feel can understand you. |
8 . How to Choose Your Purpose-Filled Career
When you think about choosing a career, you often do it in the following two ways.
Think about a well-paid job that you can do and doesn’t sound so bad. Maybe a doctor, engineer or lawyer? Or maybe that’s out of your educational reach, so you choose office or retail worker.
However, there’s another way that is perhaps better:
There are endless ways to do that. The point isn’t how you serve the world, but just serving the world in some way will help you feel filled with purpose.
| A．These are all great choices |
| B．Think about what you like to do |
| C．You can identify your purpose and work out how to get there |
| D．Each of these is just one of many possibilities filled with purpose |
| E．Try to do something to serve a community or make the world better |
| F．The sooner you complete the training requirements, the sooner you will make a living |
| G．If you choose a purposeful and enjoyable job, you’re always further along than most people |
9 . Revising is an important part of study. It helps you learn, remember, and apply what you know. It is also a good idea to revise before quizzes and exams.
Find Your Place.
To revise for an exam, you must first find a quiet and relaxing environment.
Take Your Time.
It’s a good idea to make revising part of your weekly routine.
Stay Organized.
It can be very helpful to set up a system so that you are organized.
At the end of every revision, review your notes carefully so that you can be sure that you have understood what you have learned. You may also consider writing out revision cards. You can then use these as a summary of the subjects that you have studied.
| A．Get Ready. |
| B．Check Your Progress. |
| C．Don’t revise for too long before exams. |
| D．This will help keep material fresh in your mind. |
| E．Somewhere you feel the most comfortable works best. |
| F．The best way to do this is to revise every school day. |
| G．If you are taking notes, organize them by subject, topic, and date. |
10 . How to make sure you enjoy your trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
● Plan it well.
Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.
● Pack necessities.
Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of travelling. Pack only the things you need.
● Be safe.
To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving, etc., it is always recommended to be safe.
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You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash. Sometimes, this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective(观点，看法). Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveller and free from stress.
● Save the memory.
| A．Travel with an open mind. |
| B．Get prepared for everything new. |
| C．Seize the moment by taking photos. |
| D．This is all we expect from travelling. |
| E．Take some time ahead to make a plan for your trip. |
| F．It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable. |
| G．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package. |
