Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself?Many of us are so busy with work,school,and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy.What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to show down and enjoy life.
1.1.Try to save certain weeknights just for you.If others ask you to do things those nights,just tell them you have plans.Use the time for gardening,reading,exercise,or thinking.
2.Monthly Treat.2.It could be on your lunch break,a weekend,or it could be leaving work early.Maybe you can get a spa treatment,go to see a movie,and have a haircut,or whatever treat you're always thinking about but rarely get to do.
3.3.You would enjoy sports,theater,concerts,or any other event Schedule the plans with a friend later.Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!
4.Leave Work on Time.Huh?4.If this is you,make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week,if not more.And then enjoy that time!Leave work at work.
5.Join a Group.Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group,gardening group,book clubs,biking clubs,etc.What are you interested in?Strike while the iron is hot. 5.If you can't find a club,consider starting one yourself!
A.Take a fun class.
B.Evenings with Yourself.
C.Buy Tickets in Advance.
D.A new habit is started with just one step.
E.Schedule a treat for yourself once a month.
F.Look up a club in your area today and join.
G.Yes,many of us stay at work late on a regular basis.
Higher income has already been linked to greater longevity and better health.A new study by a famous researcher suggests geographic location plays an key role in life expectancy（预期）for lower earners.That means if you're poor,you're likely to live for longer in a city like San Francisco or New York than in a city like Detroit or Cincinnati.
Being rich anywhere broadly means enjoying good health anywhere,but location is a key factor in health for people in lower income groups.Michael Stepner,one of the study's co-authors,said economic decline and decreasing populations in the Rust Belt aren't necessarily to blame.
The study found that location matters for low earners.Low-income individuals tend to live more healthily and for longer in cities with college-educated populations,high incomes,more immigrants,and high levels of government expenses,such as New York and San Francisco.The study also found measures of health—insurance coverage and health spending were of lesser importance than social and economic factors in determining health for low-income individuals.Nor did having health insurance seem to be a factor in increasing life expectancy for poorer groups."The key driver of differences in inequality across areas of life expectancy is probably not access to health care,"Mr Stepner said.
1.The underlined word "longevity" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to " ".
A. successful experience B. long life
C. good relationship D. young appearance
2.What is a key part in life expectancy for lower earners?
A. Warm climate. B. Higher income.
C. Good education. D. Geographic location.
3.Where would this text most probably appear?
A. Travel guide. B. Health research.
C. Sports newspaper. D. Science fiction.
4.What is the best title for this text?
A. Higher earners like living abroad.
B. Being rich means having a happy life everywhere.
C. Lower earners are likely to live for longer in big cities
D. The government is trying its best to make people live longer
Regret can be a terrible addiction.Those who suffer from it so often become bitter and full of self-pity.It is an emotion that serious entrepreneurs（企业家）cannot afford,they must keep moving ahead and should not look back.As Alexander Graham Bell,inventor of the telephone said: when one door closes,another opens,but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.
Entrepreneurs must learn to manage the conflict between constant experiment,which means lots of painful mistakes and a fear of failure,which can lead to paralysis（能力丧失）.
Likewise,past glory can be a killer.For example,Greg Dyke,who is a clever fellow,still looks back too much to his resignation as director-general of the BBC.He should move on and stop complaining about the injustice of it all. And Tim Waterstone should give up trying to buy back his bookshop chain,which he finally left more than lo years ago.He has tried to repurchase it at least five times.
By all means treasure experience and learn from your failure,but don't put yourself in the past sadness.Rather,go ahead and seize the day no matter what it is.I have little time for those who say: I wish I had started my own business. My only response is: so do it now.
1.According to Paragraph 1,regret can make one feel .
A. bitter and self-pity B. upset and hopeless
C. disappointed and scared D. confident and brave
2.It can be concluded from Bell's words that .
A. one should learn from others B. shouldn't forget the past
C. one should keep moving ahead D. life often gives us many challenges
3.When entrepreneurs face conflict,they will experience .
A. arguments and failure B. mistakes and fear
C. choices and changes D. encouragement and confusion
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. One should feel regret about the past.
B. One should give oneself opportunity.
C. One should act now and look into the future.
D. One should be confident about the past.
The 30 miles of road winds its way through the mountains of Logan Canyon.It is enough to make most drivers frightened.
But Roger Andersen,a 46-yearold father of four,hadn't expected any trouble on the road on last New Year's Eve when he set off for a ski trip to the Bear River Mountains with his three children.The weather was good for traveling on the slopes（坡）,but the higher they drove,the steeper（陡峭的）the roads became.All of a sudden,the car ran toward the cold Logan River out of control and sank into the water.
There was no time to tell the kids what to do.Within seconds,the car was filled with water."It was frightening that we were completely underwater so fast,remembers Andersen.Confused about the directions,Andersen began to search the freezing water for the kids,but however hard he tried he couldn't find them."If I don't get out,maybe none of us are able to get out."Andersen got out of his seat belt,swam through a broken window to the surface.That was when he saw a group of men,about ten in all,appear on the road.One after another,they raced down and jumped into the water,shouting,"Who else is in the car?"Andersen says thankfully,"It was like the sight of angels."
As the kids fully recovered in the following weeks,Andersen felt eager to thank the men who had saved them.He was surprised to learn that the group was a search-and-rescue team,who knew how to help the kids stay alive.
"It's just unbelievable that you'd have so many people there who knew how to do it,"says Andersen."Many people have asked me,'Did you witness a miracle（奇迹）there?' I always say,'I witnessed dozens.'"
1.At the beginning of the ski trip,Roger Andersen .
A. started his travel with a good feeling
B. was too tired to drive his car
C. was afraid of driving on the steep road
D. prepared for the possible trouble on the way
2.Roger Andersen drove into the Logan River because of .
A. the broken car B. his carelessness
C. the bad weather D. the dangerous road
3.What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?
A. How Andersen ran into danger.
B. What Andersen saw underwater.
C. What the children did to help Andersen.
D. How Andersen tried to save his children.
4.Andersen calls the experience a miracle to .
A. stress the frightening accident
B. express his thanks to the rescue group
C. show the danger of driving on mountains
D. show his wish to help those people in need
Napa＆Company has announced the schedule for its popular Fall Wine Class Series.It kicks off on October 10 with "Fall Wine＆Food Pairing Guide."It costs $45 per person,plus tax and tip.Classes start at 6:30 pm and typically include 6 wines paired with 3 small plates.
Chef Prasad and India New Canaan will host Black Hog Brewing Company for a 5-course beer dinner on October 11.Tom Sobocinsk,the brewery owner,will guide you through the beers and how they complement the dishes. 7～9 pm and costs $60 per person,plus tax and tip.
Ghost Tour meets pub crawl on October 12."Pints 2 Poltergeists" includes a ghost tour of Mystic,CT,3 stops for a beer along the way,and take home treats from Two Roads Brewery.It costs $35 per person.
The New London Food Stroll takes place on October 12 from 5:30~8:30 pm.A $30 ticket gives you the opportunity to wander through downtown sampling bite the samples and drinks from popular restaurants in the area. There will be live entertainment as well.
The 4th Annual WeHa Whiskey Festival returns on October 15 from 6～9 pm.This year,it takes place at the Hartford Golf Club.There will be over 200 bourbons and scotches as well as cigars,food,a "restaurant battle,"and a raffle.Tickets start at $ 40.
1.To enjoy the Fall Wine Class Series,how much should a man and his twin sons pay?
A. $45. B. $90.
C. $135. D. $150.
2.Which of the following should you choose to go to if you just have $30?
A. Chef Prasad and India New Canaan. B. The New London Food Stroll.
C. Ghost Tour. D. The Griswold Inn.
3.When does The 4th Annual WeHa Whiskey Festival open?
A. On October 15. B. On October 12.
C. On October 11. D. On October lo.
假定你是李华，你所在的“中国剪纸文化的传承(inheritance)和发展”课题研究小组刚刚获得今年的“中国大智汇创新研究挑战赛(China Thinks Big 2017)”二等奖。请你写信给你的外籍教师史密斯先生，感谢他—直以来对你们的支持与帮助。要点如下：
1.比赛时间：4月18-20日；
2.比赛地点：哈佛(Harvard)上海中心；
3.课题与收获；
4.感谢与祝愿。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Mr.Smith,
I am Li Hua,a student of yours.___________ ___________________________________________________
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