Finding a new and fun hobby can make you a happier person.Hobbies can be a great way to relieve stress and bring more joy into your life.Specifically when you find a new hobby.Hobbies are for everyone at any age.When you get older,you should not have fewer hobbies.1.You might be looking for a new hobby,but you're not sure what.A new hobby requires finding new interests,which means experimenting to find those interests.
Try new things.To find a new hobby,it will require trying new things.New hobbies won't usually just find you. Don't put things off.You might think to yourself, "I don't like that." If you've never done it,or given it a chance,how can you know?2.
Learn new things.You're never too young or old to learn more in life.If you take the time to learn new things, you'll develop new interests.Let your curiosity run wild,and develop more knowledge over the things you don't know or are familiar with.3.Reading the same sports newspaper every day doesn't count as a new and fun hobby.
Collect things.4.Start collecting them.Maybe you have an interest in coins,or specific jewelry.Think about certain interests that pertain to（关于）what you can collect.If you're a sports fan,then collect sport cards,or jerseys. Simple hobbies aren't always a bad thing.You can collect just about anything.
5.Everyone has a creative side.Some people find different ways of expressing that side to them.It can be writing,drawing,painting,playing a music instrument,photography,dancing,or singing.These can be fun and relaxing hobbies to have that can be a positive way of expressing your emotions.
A.Interact with others.
B.Think of the things that you do like.
C.Learning is not such a bad thing.
D.Find and express the creative side in you.
E.Have an open mind and give things a chance.
F.Otherwise you'll develop more stress and gray hairs.
G.Write down a list of the leisure activities you enjoy.
The weather. It's always a talking-point in Britain. Why is that? Is it something strange about British people? Well it's nice to think that a lot of British people are eccentric（古怪）, I mean, the place is famous for it. But really, it's the weather that's the point of note. The UK has some of the most interesting weather in the world.
"Britain does not have a CLIMATE. It just has WEATHER"
In hot countries most of the indoor places that need to be comfortable are air-conditioned, and in cold countries most of the places that need to be comfortable are properly heated. The UK is the exception, since the weather is often interesting and no one really takes heat and cold seriously. So although the weather can be very cold, very hot, very wet, or just wildly confused, it always takes people by surprise.
When it gets to winter and there is actually some SNOW, it always takes the people by surprise. It is frontpage news, and even a few inches of snow brings the country to a standstill. But then, what happens next is even more surprising and catches the folk off guard completely. And who could possibly have predicted it?! IT MELTS! Flooding! What a surprise!
Then in the summer, it gets very hot. If it had been Thailand or Australia, there'd be no problem. It is supposed to be hot, so, there is air conditioning. But in the UK, just total confusion at the sudden hot weather. Shock, health problems, and despite the fact that the country is considered to be where it always rains, summertime brings drought! But do people have cisterns（水箱） and reserve water tanks? Wouldn't it make sense for people to store rainwater in case of drought? Of course it would, but it is a dependency-culture where people have been trained to be dependent on the state, which then means that in emergency people are stuck! Why is the British weather so strange? It is something to do with the combination of an almost Arctic latitude（纬度） combined with being an island and having the Gulf Stream bringing warm weather from the tropics.
Helpful people in the know on geographical meteorology（气象学） have commented that the general situation with the UK weather is even more complex, as many different things contribute to the changeable weather. As well as the North Atlantic drift, there is the fact that the UK is affected by the following major air masses: the tropical maritime（海的）Gulf Stream, the Polar Maritime air from the North, the Arctic Maritime, the Polar Continental, and the Tropical Continental. There's also fast flowing air in Jet Streams. Air goes around in convection currents in Hadley Cells and in Ferrel Cells. Because the British Isles can get weather coming from hot or cold zones, and from land or sea, a changeable hot/cold wet/dry weather is found.
1.What is the British attitude toward heat and cold?
A. Serious. B. Indifferent.
C. Positive. D. Careful.
2.How do the British feel when they see snow in winter?
A. Excited. B. Frightened.
C. Amazed. D. Disappointed.
3.What happens when the British meet a drought in summer?
A. They have got well-prepared. B. They get water from the river.
C. They always help each other. D. They maybe fall into trouble.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why weather interests the British. B. Englishmen's attitude to weather.
C. Weather in the United Kingdom. D. What affects the weather in the UK.
Dubai has become one of the top destinations for tourists. It's considered as the tourism centre in the region. You will find everything you can expect in Dubai ranging from deserts to beautifully built malls. People from around the world visit Dubai for enjoying its wonders.
If you are in Dubai, avoid driving yourself. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, Dubai has strict laws and if you haven't a driving license you might be up the creek. Secondly, Dubai is considered as one of the most dangerous driving places because it has the highest death rates on roads per capital in the world. Thirdly, you might be unaware of destinations. So, avoid driving yourself as much as possible and try to use public transports like taxis, buses and metro trains.
Gulf is hot and the temperature there often reaches above 60 celsius degree especially from April to October. So, if you are planning to visit Dubai, you had better avoid months of extreme hotness and plan your trip in winter so you can fully enjoy the wonders of Dubai without getting worried about weather conditions.
There are different types of hotels ranging from cheap to more expensive ones. So, select one according to your trip budget. However, make sure your hotel is not even close to a construction site. This is because construction in Dubai is being carried out 24 hours non-stop and if you choose a hotel near such a site you might be in trouble because of construction noise. Therefore, always book a room away from such trouble-making places.
In short, for making your trips to Dubai pleasant, you should always prepare beforehand—select the winter weather and book a hotel that's not close to noisy places. You should also try to avoid the things that might create trouble if you like driving by your own without a driving license and without knowing the destination.
1.The underlined words "up the creek" in the second paragraph can be replaced by ________.
A. in use B. in trouble
C. in training D. in tune
2.What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 2?
A. People had better not drive themselves in Dubai.
B. The traffic in Dubai is very busy.
C. It's necessary to have a driving license.
D. The public transports in Dubai are good enough.
3.What season is the best time to visit Dubai?
A. Spring. B. Summer.
C. Autumn. D. Winter.
4.Why is it terrible if your hotel is close to a construction site?
A. Because it won't be safe.
B. Because you won't have a good rest.
C. Because it will cost you lots of money.
D. Because it will be too far from the center of the city.
Both of my parents worked full-time when I was a little girl, so my grandmother would stay at our house during the day. We would watch game shows in the living room. Our favorite was The Price is Right. We would call out our answers along with the contestants（选手）.
When I got older and started going to school, we couldn't watch our game shows regularly. That was okay with me, though, because the one thing I liked better than watching game shows with my grandmother was helping her bake. Watching her in the kitchen was amazing: she never seemed to need the recipes but everything she made tasted delicious.
At first I would just sit in the kitchen and watch, even though I didn't understand what she was doing. As I got older, she let me help with the easy parts, such as measuring the sugar. The day she let me separate the eggs, I felt like I had found complete pleasure.
At last, my parents decided that I could take care of myself, and my grandmother stopped coming over every day. The love of baking, however, stayed with me. I started baking by myself, and even if the cookies ended up burnt sometimes, more often they turned out pretty well. I tried out new recipes, and whenever I got to a thorny part, I would call my grandmother for advice. Sometimes I would call her just to talk, too. I felt like I could talk to her about anything.
My grandmother passed away ten years ago, but I still think of her every day. Last week, I found a recipe book she made for me. It included her recipes for brownies, cookies, and my favorite, lemon pie. As I looked through the pages, I thought I could hear her voice. She was the one who taught me not just about baking, but about life.
1.While helping her grandmother bake, the author ________.
A. missed the game shows B. refused to go to school
C. showed great interest D. could take care of herself
2.What does the underlined word "thorny" in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?
A. Basic. B. Common.
C. Difficult. D. Special.
3.From the passage we know the author's grandmother ________.
A. lived with her family B. was very skilled at baking
C. published a recipe book D. had been on a game show
4.The author's purpose of writing the passage is to ________.
A. remember her grandmother B. show her good baking skills
C. describe her childhood memories D. talk about her happy family life
Having a dental fear(牙科恐惧症) is a common problem. Learning to overcome your fear of the dentist is possible with a little determination and guidance. It is worthwhile to overcome the issue as healthy teeth might help you be healthy physically and spiritually.
Admission
Admitting you have a fear is the first step in overcoming dental fear. When you acknowledge your fear, you can start the process. Dentistry has come a long way over the years. The anesthetics(麻醉) are improved, the techniques are of higher quality and dental offices have a better understanding of these issues you are concerned and all these can help you overcome it.
Research
Speak to family and friends about your fear. Be open and honest about your issues and get feedback from them regarding their dental experiences. You can contact your local Dental Society and express your concerns. Another good approach is to simply call dental offices and get useful information from the front office staff.
First visit
Most dental offices schedule your first visit by a dental assistant. This gives you a chance to ease into the situation. Do not hesitate to express your fear and hesitation. Pay attention to what the assistant says. It can be very useful and it can gently guide you to a new attitude towards dentists.
Relaxation techniques
There are many things you can do to relax yourself. Slow, steady, deep breaths are keys to relax properly. Another aid in relaxation is to bring your iPod to play some relaxing music while you are in the dental chair. Music is a wonderful tool to use and is a helpful distraction.
Facing your fear and making the first dental appointment are necessary for your health. Ignoring your dental health because of your fear will only worsen the issues and cause you to have serious dental problems.
1.We can learn from the first paragraph that ________.
A. few people might have the dental fear
B. it's impossible to overcome the dental fear
C. it's meaningful to overcome the dental fear
D. it's not necessary to pay attention to dental health
2.You can start the process of overcoming dental fear after ________.
A. admitting your dental fear
B. asking advice from other people
C. learning something about dental health
D. making an appointment with a good dentist
3.What should you do when you first visit a dentist?
A. Ask someone to accompany you.
B. Listen carefully to the assistant's advice.
C. Avoid telling your fear and hesitation.
D. Avoid showing any attitude towards the dentists.
假如你英语学得很好，老师要你用英语写一篇简单介绍，谈谈怎样学好英语的体会。介绍内容如下：
简况：学习英语已有四年多；起初觉得英语难学，大多数音发不好，不少生词拼不准，语法规则记不住，后来在老师和同学们的帮助下进步很快，现在学习情况良好。
体会：要用最短的时间获得最大的学习效果，非下苦功不可；课内外要多听多说，对读写也要足够重视。
注意：
1、标题已给，不记入词数。
2、介绍须包括所给要点，但不要逐条翻译。
3、词数：100左右。
How to learn English well
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