1 . Camping often sounds like a great deal of fun: however, it does require some special preparation. Before going camping for the first time, make sure you have done some research on tents, food and wildlife survival.     1    

Make sure you pack the appropriate clothing for your trip. Check the weather forecast and bring the clothing that will be needed on your trip.     2     Remember to also pack a rain poncho （雨披）no matter what the weather forecast predicts.

Do not hesitate to pack too much for your kids. Being out in the wild can result in all sorts of messes. Kids are always attracted to dirt.     3     You can not really prevent it from happening, but you can pack extra clothes. Remember, always be prepared!

    4     Always choose one suitable for a temperature range just below what you're expecting, even in the summertime. Also, pay attention to the different materials used for sleeping bags. Sleeping bags made with synthetic（合成的）fibers will dry out faster if it rains unexpectedly, but natural fiber sleeping bags will be lighter to carry.

Make sure that you avoid any poisonous plants. A good way to do this is to stop at the ranger station （护林站）and ask what kinds of poisonous plants are in the area.     5    Never eat anything while hiking on the path if you do not know it is edible (可食用的).

2 . No matter how much experience you have, it's always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Below are basic boating safety tips for you to stay safe.

Be weather-wise.

Always check local weather conditions before departure.     1     If you notice darkening clouds and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water.

Follow a pre-departure checklist.

    2     Following a pre-departure checklist is the best way to make sure no boating safety rules or precautions have been overlooked or forgotten.

Use common sense.

One of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense.     3     You should operate at a safe speed at all times(especially in crowded areas), stay cautious at all times and steer clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also, be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there to ensure your own safety.

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Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat's handling, operations, and general boating safety. If the primary navigator is injured in any way, it's important to make sure someone else can follow the proper boating safety rules to get everyone else back to shore.

Develop a float plan.

Whether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan.     5    

3 . Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts （野生生物基金会）.     1     It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life.

    2    Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age. They were interviewed before and after nature activities. The activities were run by the Wildlife Trusts over the course of several weeks, such as learning about plants and trees.

The children showed a great increase in personal health.     3    90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world； 79 percent felt the experience would help their schoolwork；    4    Perhaps most importantly, 79 percent mentioned they would believe more in themselves.

    5    And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years. A 2017 report found that less than 10 percent British kids enjoys themselves in nature, compared to 40 percent of adults when they were younger years ago. To improve the situation, the organization is calling on the government to free up a daily hour for nature time for kids.

4 . Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question? Perhaps you’ve stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather.     1    

Small talk may seem like a waste of time.     2     “Big relationships are built on small talk,” Lindy Pegler, who has a master's degree in psychology, wrote on Medium. In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk.     3     Coming up with small conversations is the foundation (基础) of these relationships.

The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole. Researchers found that having a healthy amount of acquaintances (熟人) and maintaining these relationships contribute to one’s sense of belonging to a community.

    4     It can be as simple as asking about their day or commenting on the traffic. “First and foremost, small talk is an act of politeness,” Pegler noted.

Who knows where this can lead?     5     You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend. There is one thing for sure. Making small talk can brighten our day.

5 . Coloring books are no longer just for children! In fact adult coloring books are topping bestseller lists. Why have adults decided to start coloring again?     1    

It is to relieve stress and anxiety.

    2     They take on full-time jobs that often demand more than 40 hours a week, equally as part-time jobs, family responsibilities. For many, there just aren’t enough hours in the day, which explains why practising mindfulness becomes so popular. It’s important to set aside some time to calm the thoughts. Coloring can be an escape from everyday stress.

It is to go back to their childhood.

A trend among adults is to seek out childhood experiences. That’s why summer camps for adults are cropping up (大量出现) across the country.     3     A brand new coloring book with bright markers, crayons, and colored pencils provide endless possibilities. Adult coloring books are much more detailed than coloring books for children, but the emotions are similar and allow adults to feel as if they are “a kid again”.

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Adults are constantly staring at screens: Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, TVS, etc. Whether for business or personal use, it has become very difficult to “put down”. Even some readers have e-readers and tablets to consume books, magazines, and newspapers.     5     Of course, to truly realize the benefit of stepping away from the devices for a period of time, you can’t constantly be checking them while you color! Turn them off and leave them in another room.

6 . Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are eighteen years old, because after that it's too late!

Camp out in the garden.

If you don't have your own garden. find a friend who has one! You will need: two or three friends, sleeping bags and warm clothes. Take a lot of food and drink with you and play games until it gets dark     1     You will need a torch (手电筒)or else you won't be able to see all your sweets, and it might get a bit frightening.

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Seriously. this is so important that it could save your life. If you can't swim well, you won't be able to do water sports like waterskiing and surfing. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you Make sure you do it.

Collect something.

One of the best hobbies for under- 18s is collecting things.    3    The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won't forget.

Try at least one kind of team sport.

    4    You have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports are that they keep you fit, and they are great fun, Teams usually have a good social life too--- you'll go to lots of parties and make many friends.

Write your family tree.

When you are young. get to know all the older people in your family. Find out as much as you can about them when they were young    5    

7 . How can you get a perfect holiday?

    1     But traveling or sometimes even planning a trip can be a stress. Here are some tips to make your holiday a memorable one.

• Plan ahead. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip. Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches?     2    

• Read up before you go.     3     Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history and local attractions of the place. You can read the local publications online or surf the Internet for more information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions.

• Pack light and right. Pack only the important things.     4    A heavy luggage (行李) may sometimes influence your holiday spirit. Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season. Try to put everything important in a single carry-on bag.

•     5     Unreasonable expectations can lead to unwanted stress, so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have. Enjoy each moment? Whether good or bad.

8 . According to the Journal for Happiness Studies, to gain most from a vacation, you need eight days off. If you can take that much time off, do it. But many of us can't go away for that long. Most of the time, we can just enjoy short weekends    1    

Stay away from work,

You can't gain benefits of time off i you're still mentally tied into work. So set an email vacation away message, leave your work phone at home, and commit to leaving any email or phone calls until you return to work    2     Then put your devices away until the next day at that time.

Put the camera away,

It's fun to take some pictures and share them on social media. However, consider limiting yourself. Think about what you're taking pictures for. and put the camera away sometimes.     3     A visual record isn't the only way to make memories. Participation is the best way.

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When you re on vacation, have a good sleep. Schedule time to sleep for as long as you like to allow for a deep rest. Lie in bed and do nothing(try to avoid taking up your phone and diving into social media), and just relax. And even if you can't necessarily fall completely asleep, letting your mind wander can reduce anxiety and allow for greater creativity.

Read a novel.

    5     It helps make you a more empathetic(感同身受的) person, and it's good for your brain, It can help you relearn how to focus on one thing at a time. Reading while on vacation can also work to beautifully connect reading a certain book with a place.

9 . My family moved to Texas 33 years ago. Within the first month of moving to Texas, my mom signed us up for a library card.

My local library is a small but friendly and well-stocked (藏书丰富的) place for a community of less than 3,000 people.     1     We just walked there to choose books and movies.

I enjoyed school, but did not fit into social groups at the beginning.     2     Learning to read gave me a pass to the library. And the library provided not just one place to belong to, but an endless list of new places to explore and characters to meet.     3    

The librarians (图书管理员) recognized I loved books and reading. In Grade 3, I was chosen to be a library assistants. The library became a place of not only information, but also inspiration.

    4     Apart from all kinds of books, the library system also offers English classes, GED preparation, and programs for children, teens, and adults — and all for free. No matter what you are looking for in the library, you will find something that satisfies your needs and tastes most of the time.

Everyone should have a place to go to; a place to find information and inspiration; a place to belong to.     5     And for that, I am truly thankful.

10 . Keeping Fish Helps Prevent Loneliness

What typically comes to mind, when you think of a lonely person? The most likely answer is an older person, who is socially isolated(孤立的)，leads a very quiet life and doesn’t get out much.     1    Loneliness can affect people of all ages from all walks of life.

Researchers carried out a study looking at the health benefits of viewing fish in tanks. They found that people, young or old, who spend time watching fish in tanks, could see improvements in their physical and mental well-being.     2    .

Keeping fish means you will have a well-organized routine.     3    . You need to turn the light on, feed the fish, and carry out daily checks. There will also be weekly and monthly chores(琐事) which will need to be done, such as checking the equipment.

    4     This helps to get people out of the house. It’ll involve talking with other people who have similar interests. Forming relationships and friendships with these people will be much easier and this would counter isolation and likely decrease loneliness.

Many people, in spite of being lonely, are not allowed to have a “traditional” pet in their house or apartment. Either due to allergies(过敏) or landlord agreements, people are restricted to have pets in their house or apartment.     5    . This is quite a good way to help them to have fun. What’s more important, they will say good-bye to loneliness forever.