When many of us take a vacation, more than
anything, we seek to relax. We spend long, lazy days on a beach chair or in a
hammock(吊床). But
too often, we return home, tired.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
In fact active vacations are often the most
relaxing of all. We don’t expect you to take up jogging(慢跑), or climbing. Rather, we ask
the sedentary(久坐的)
vacations among you to spend two to four hours a day doing things, such as
walking in the city street, going to a zoo or biking along the ocean.
These kinds of activities aren’t just good
for your physical health. They improve your mental health, even your spiritual
health. Here are some fresh ideas to make your vacations as pleasurable as they
are active and healthy.
A walk at dawn or dusk helps keep you
young. Try to make this a daily habit of life when you’re away from home, and
you will guarantee yourself both physical and spiritual refreshment.
Don’t allow yourself to spend all your time
sitting in front of water. Whether it is the ocean, a swimming pool, or a
tree-lined lake, make sure you get into the water for swimming or games, or
even walking. Merely standing in waist-high water is a good workout, thanks to
the action of the water. And you’ll feel so much more active!
Many of us spend a large chunk of our
vacation on the road, either getting to and from our destinations, or using the
car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great,
memorable vacations don’t happen in a car seat. Frequently get out and stretch,
walk, picnic, shop, visit, and have fun. It’s important for your health and
energy, and it makes traveling a lot more active and interesting
1. The idea in the text is mainly to
_______.
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A．suggest ways to make vacations relaxing
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B．suggest places for relaxing vacations
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C．explain the reasons for having vacations
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D．explain the relationship between vacations and health
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2. Which of the following can be considered
as a form of exercise?
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A．Sitting by a lake.
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B．Standing in water.
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C．Staying in a car.
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D．Enjoying beautiful scenery.
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3.In the last paragraph, the author seems
to advise us to _______.
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A．have vacations frequently
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B．get out of the car frequently
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C．go on vacations on foot
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D．stay in a car seat
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