2 .        Many people who don’t normally visit museums may consider them boring and often wonder what the appeal(吸引力）is. Actually, people visit museums for a variety of reasons. .    1     And we thought it would be interesting to examine these reasons in an effort to change naysayers’(反对者的）minds. As a result, we’ve come up with some reasons to visit museums.
       Expand horizons.    2     Each work opens a doorway into artists’ soul and lets you explore what they felt, rather than merely observed. Every piece of art tells a unique story, and by studying it, you can experience a different world.

Gain inspiration. Do you ever feel like you   need a breath of inspiration to refresh your soul? It’s not a coincidence(巧合）that there’s a “muse” in museums! A museum is a wonderful place to get inspired and let creative juices begin to flow again.    3    

Offer “food” for conversation. This is because museums can help fuel your discussions with other people. Whether it’s a new exhibit or a fascinating show, museums offer a variety of subjects to talk about.     4    You   can also mention exciting inventions in science, historical findings and so on.

    5     Museums offer a perfect opportunity to meet some people that share your love of art and culture. By taking in new exhibits or attending lectures, you’re placing yourself in an atmosphere that will attract like minds.

A．Change your attitude towards life.

B．Meet those sharing similar interests.

C．Some are personal and some are social.

D．It has a positive effect on the whole society.

E．These topics aren’t just limited to traditional artworks.

F．Observing artistic works enables you to come up with new ideas.

G．Visiting museums allows you to place yourself in the shoes of artists.

3 . If you can create a perfect flower arrangement for the next dinner party, it will undoubtedly be the center of attraction.     1     There are some ways to create beautiful flower arrangements based on seasonal fragrant flowers, and some green leaves.

Select the perfect flowers. The first step is to use fresh flowers.     2     If you want to have a bright and summery appearance, you can choose a variety of colors for carnations, geraniums, and tulips. Such colors make the fresh flower arrangement look bright and beautiful.

    3     Select seasonal flowers and leaves so that the entire arrangement looks like a natural handheld bunch. You can choose locally available flowers, adding broad leaves so that the entire arrangement looks natural. If you want to give the arrangement natural yet special appeal, you can add unique flowers like tulips, carnations, and orchids.

Use tropical flowers. In Australia, you can use several tropical flowers to make unique flower arrangements. These flowers can improve the beauty of any bunch.     4     For example, if you want to have a brighter appeal, you can add tropical flowers like daisies, sunflowers, and snapdragons.

Choose a particular shape. When you select a flower arrangement, it is basic to select structure. The flowers should be such that they can easily be put in a particular shape. If you want a new moon shape, then you should select flowers that will stress the shape. You will also need foliage (梗) to help you build the shape.     5    

A．Create perfect flower arrangement.

B．Keep the flower arrangement natural.

C．Flowers can always improve the feeling of mind.

D．This will allow you to place several flowers in the vase.

E．Moreover, all of these flowers are available in several colors.

F．It will contribute to achieving the overall beauty of the arrangement.

G．You're advised to add such flowers to a pre-existing bunch and change its appearance completely.

4 . How to Care for a Pet Fish

Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, so you should make sure you learn all about your pet before bringing it home.    1     That's because fish can give them a good idea of whether or not they'll be able to take care of a more complicated (复杂的) pet later on.

First, choose what types of fish.     2     They are easier to raise and give you enough experience to take care of fish and their tanks (水箱). Some kinds of fish do not get along with others, so you'll need to choose what kinds to buy.

Next, make sure you have all of the necessary supplies. Fish need a fish tank. Make sure it is big enough for the number of fish. Fish tanks need a light and some machines to keep the water clean and at a comfortable temperature.    3    

Now you can set up your aquarium (水族馆). Wash sand and decorations (装饰物) clean and fill the bottom of the tank with them.     4     Follow the instructions on the heater to heat up the water to the temperature your fish will need. Make sure your light is ready to go, too!

    5     The pet store keeper can teach you how to make your fish get comfortable before you put them into your aquarium. Once the fish are in the tank, you have to watch them closely to make sure they don't get sick. Feed them in small amounts a few times a day. You will have to change some of the water at least once a week.

A．Then, fill the tank with water.

B．You are ready to pick up your fish.

C．Many kids have fish as their first pet.

D．You need some beautiful tanks to change.

E．Be sure to get food for your fish as well.

F．Freshwater fish are the best fish to start with.

G．Save up your money for fish tank decorations.

5 . Many people don’t prefer the traditional camping style because of the discomfort that they get from it.    1    Thus, glamping is the best choice for people who want to experience camping with comfort.

The term “glamping” refers to the combination of camping and comfort. Today, more and more people want to go camping with all the comfortable services. This demand from such people encourages companies to think more creatively to mix comfort with nature, and thus glamping is becoming popular in today’s world.    2    

It provides access to the magic of nature. Nowadays, people are getting more aware of the importance of nature.    3    In order to experience Mother Nature on a comfortable basis, they choose to go to glamping sites, where they can get fresh air and feel closer to nature.

    4    In glamping sites, there are comfortable beds, swimming pools, free WiFi, etc, which are packaged together according to the customers’ need. In addition, they also provide 24-hour electricity, water and everything you expect from resort-like(度假胜地般的) services.

It helps in regaining peace.    5    They are usually far away from the noise of the city. People can experience calm and peace at the time of their stays in glamping locations.

A．It provides excellent services.

B．Glamping locations are less crowded.

C．There are several reasons for going glamping.

D．And they want to experience vacation in a natural setting.

E．In traditional camping, it doesn’t include comfortable services.

F．There is a rising demand for glamping services in the last few years.

G．But they still want to explore natural places like mountains and beaches.

6 . Wrestling yourself away from screens, devices, even the television can be a nearly impossible task, but it’s vital to our mental and even physical health. A jigsaw puzzle requires your full attention and therein lies the magic.     1     They call it a retro (复古) game. Here are some benefits of puzzling that might surprise you.

Jigsaw puzzles exercise the left and right sides of your brain at once. Your left brain is logical and works in a linear fashion, while your right brain is creative. When you’re doing a jigsaw puzzle, both sides are engaged. Think of it as a mental workout that improves your problem-solving skills and attention.     2    

Jigsaw puzzles improve your short-term memory.     3     Jigsaw puzzles can help with that. Doing a puzzle strengthens connections between brain cells, improves mental speed and is an especially effective way to improve short-term memory.

    4     Focusing on one image for a long period of time, without other thoughts entering your mind, is in itself meditation. By doing a jigsaw puzzle, you’re getting the same benefits as if you meditated. The stress of everyday life disappears. It is replaced by a sense of peace and calmness that lowers your blood pressure and heart rate.

Jigsaw puzzles are great for some needed alone time. Puzzling is perfect for people who want a quiet, solo break from today’s noisy and tiring digital life.

    5     So, on your next lazy Sunday, unplug, put your phone on “Do Not Disturb,” and get swept away by a puzzle.

A．Can’t remember what you had for lunch yesterday?

B．Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to connect with family.

C．Many adults are now returning to this childhood pastime.

D．Jigsaw puzzles are a great meditation tool and stress reliever.

E．Doing jigsaw puzzles is good for your mind, body and spirit.

F．Stay away from children’s puzzles that are too easy to do.

G．It’s no surprise that Bill Gates admits being an enthusiastic puzzler.

8 . Most of us think we have very little time, but the truth is we actually have a lot — on average, five hours 49 minutes each day, which means we typically have somewhere between 36 and 40 hours available to be spent every week however we want. So why don’t we feel time — rich?     1    

One is that we earn more, so time feels more expensive. Then there’s the way we’ve come to see busyness as a status symbol: important people are busy, so we want to be busy, too. Add to that the flood of incoming emails and texts, along with the endless ocean of possibilities, and it’s easy to see where time goes.

A second factor is the comparison we make between what we can do and what others are doing, making us anxious.     2     This fools us into thinking we’re being more productive with our work time, so we try to do it with our leisure time, too. When we’re playing with our kids, we check Facebook. When we’re hanging out with one group of friends, we post pictures to show another.    3    

We’re also addicted to our devices. In 2007, the amount of leisure time we spent on devices like smart-phones could be measured in minutes. Now, we spend on average 3.5 hours a day online.     4    

You might be wondering why you need help deciding how to spend your free time — after all you know the sort of things you enjoy, so what could be so difficult? Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has a surprising opinion on it. “The popular assumption is that no skills are involved in enjoying free time, anybody can do it. Yet the evidence suggests the opposite; free time is more difficult to enjoy than work.” Worryingly, scientists have found that people are often no happier after a holiday than if they’d never taken one.     5     The question still remains unsettled.

A．So we try to push back the tide and keep up by multi-tasking.

B．No wonder people say they’re too busy to see friends, exercise or sleep.

C．Would it surprise you to hear that we have more leisure time today than ever?

D．How can we learn to spend time in a way that’s more likely to lead to happiness and success?

E．It’s something that economist have been puzzling over and they’ve identified several reasons.

F．Then you will have fewer empty experiences and far ore that are worthy of your precious time.

G．This is something sociologists call “polluted time”.

9 . First rains of the season always make everybody happy. However, as it begins to rain often, you will possibly feel bored.     1     Well, you can do many fun things, which will make the day a truly enjoyable one.

    2     Take a little time out for yourself. Then take a long walk and watch everything. You can walk in your neighborhood or even take the subway and discover new places in the town. If you like taking pictures, take your camera along with you to catch beautiful moments.

Host a rain dance party!     3     It can also be in your backyard. Make sure that the dance floor is hard and even to avoid accidents. Place the stereo (立体声音响) under the roof in case it gets wet. Call your friends and enjoy the party!

Watch and listen to nature. For example, you can take your bike and ride in a green hilly area.     4     If you can’t go outside your house, sit in the balcony (阳台) with a cup of tea and listen to the sound of water falling on different objects.

There are many things to do on a rainy day. But make sure you take a rain jacket or an umbrella while going out in the rains.     5     When it comes to preventing you catching a cold in the rains, you can eat a lot of vitamin C, and take a bath once you come back home.

A．Take a walk by yourself.

B．You can stop to buy an ice cream.

C．So how can you have fun on such a rainy day?

D．You can sit on the top of a hill and enjoy the view.

E．You won’t get completely wet and then catch a cold.

F．Have some coffee outside and enjoy the conversation.

G．The dance floor can be near your home’s swimming pool.

10 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.

In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.    1    .

Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.     2    .”

It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.     3    . you can obviously jump, play in the inflatables (充气垫), or shoot basketballs like an NBA superstar. Also, if you're brave enough, you can learn to walk on the wall.

“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.

    4    . According to Robert Smith, a British sports therapist, “The trampoline pad is bouncy and absorbs a large amount of the impact of your landing, so your bones and joints are protected and strengthened at the same time.”

Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.     5    . “You must do warm-up exercises before playing. And you can't lose concentration during the movements,” Peter Cheng, a die-hard trampoline fan, who also owns a trampoline park, warned.

While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).

A．Nowadays the places are much better.

B．It is a fun activity to share with friends.

C．There are separate zones for different functions.

D．However, preparation and safety always come first.

E．Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline.

F．Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health.

G．Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood.