Keep a strong body

We all know that a strong body is the key to fight the virus. How can we keep one? Do more exercise and eat a balanced diet. Drink more water and go to bed before 11 p.m.

Develop different hobbies

Some people might find that staying home is boring. Developing different hobbies can help you have fun. You can learn painting or calligraphy (書法), chess or swimming. Hobbies can help you stay positive even in hard times.

Learn more about science

You might have read stories that say garlic (蒜) can kill the novel coronavirus. This has been proved to be not true. Learning more about science can help us tell facts apart from rumors (謠言). It will help us develop our critical thinking skills and stay calm when facing the unknown.

To love and to be loved

Many people lost family members during the novel coronavirus outbreak. We should care about the people around us. Take a step back when you argue(爭吵) with someone. Make a small gift or cook a meal for your family on special days.

【1】How many tips does the article include?

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【2】How can we develop our critical thinking skills?

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【3】Do you think it's important to keep our mind and body healthy? Why or why not?

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Almost everyone has some kind of hobby. The choice of hobbies is different from person to person. It depends on one's own interests and jobs. People who sit at a desk all day long like to develop active hobbies while people like sports players like to take up quiet hobbies. Everyone should do something for a change so as to keep a balance between work and play.

People can choose hobbies that are very popular and easy to develop, such as watching TV, reading, window-shopping, going to the movies and so on. These hobbies need no special training. They can also choose hobbies that are not so easy to develop, such as painting, playing musical instruments, taking part in sports, etc. These hobbies need special training and talents.

Most people take up one hobby or another for relaxation while others, such as old people, have hobbies for killing time. However, students have to study. They have to finish a lot of homework, to take many exams and to fight for their future. But as the saying goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Students need hobbies to refresh themselves in order to have better performances in their studies.

【1】Which of the following people will be most likely to take up active hobbies according to the article?

A.A football player.B.A fireman.C.A swimming coach.D.A history teacher.

【2】What hobbies are not so easy to develop?

A.Window-shopping and reading.

B.Painting and playing musical instruments.

C.Watching TV and taking part in sports.

D.Going to the movies and singing.

【3】What can we learn from the article?

A.Students need hobbies to balance work and play.

B.Students have to study hard without any hobbies.

C.Everyone has his or her own hobbies.

D.Interests are something we practise ourselves.

Li Lei: 【1】

Cindy: Could you please tell me how to get to Shantang Street?

Li Lei: From here, you take Rail Transit Line 2 to Shantangjie Station. 【2】

Cindy: And can you tell me where I can buy a ticket?

Li Lei: You can get one from that machine. Let's see … 【3】 You put your money in here and push this button.

Cindy: Great! Oh, one more question—do you know where I board the train?

Li Lei: Just go down those stairs and you'll see a sign that says To Qihe. 【4】

Cindy: Thanks for your help!

Li Lei: 【5】

A.It's in English.

B.Sorry, I have no idea.

C.Then you walk north for about five minutes.

D.Yes, a little.

E.With pleasure.

F.You're welcome.

G.The ticket price is 3 yuan.

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— That's why she was spoken ________of and presented with the national medal.

—________

A.Never mind.B.Yes, please.C.That's all right.D.Don't mention it.

— Yes, its quick development has caught worldwide attention.

A.WhatB.What aC.HowD.How a

— Yes. It was written by Lin Yutang. His humorous writing style in _______ Chinese _______ English impresses me most.

A.either; orB.neither; norC.not; butD.both; and

— Of course, I did. It is reported that _______ people watched this video on Bilibili.

A.millionB.millions ofC.a million ofD.millions