Everyone can benefit a lot from reading books. The following is about the various benefits of reading books.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Whenever you read something, you learn information that you otherwise wouldn't have known. It can be a fact about history or a theory you didn't know. If you want to learn new words, reading books is a great way to enlarge your vocabulary.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Similar to solving puzzles, reading books allows your mind to practice its processing skills. Going without books for too long will turn your mind into a whirl (混乱).

    One of the primary benefits of reading books is its ability to develop your critical thinking skills. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Wherever you are faced with a similar problem in real life, your mind is able to put its mystery-solving skills to a test.

    One of the real benefits of reading books is that the information in it can be accessed over and over again. For example, reading a cookbook allows you the luxury of reviewing the procedures whenever you need to. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Don't even think about writing the information down because you may lose the paper you wrote down on sooner or later.

    These are just some of the wonderful benefits of reading books.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} If you can't even go outside, you can download free e-books on line and read them on your computer. That way, you can see how advantageous reading can be for yourself.

A. Reading books will make you smart.

B. You can improve your memory by reading.

C. Reading books provides you with new knowledge.

D. Following a recipe from a cooking show will be difficult.

E. Reading mystery novels, for example, sharpens your mind.

F. Reading keeps your mind in good condition.

G. Why don't you drop by the bookstore or library and pick a book up?

    Experts are always advocating the health benefits of biking. And while the barrier to entry is low-pretty much all you need to know to start cycling is how to ride a bike itself-people often ask me if I have any tips for beginner bikers.

    Below, a few things I've learned along the way that help make for a safer and more joyful ride:

    Follow the rules of the road. Brake at yellow lights, stop for pedestrians and maintain a solid distance from cars.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Therefore, never fly through stop signs, approach too close to the front vehicles or shout at cars.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}A British doctor recently made headlines when he claimed that wearing a bike helmet is actually more dangerous than traveling without one, but most research suggests otherwise. A full 98 percent of bike commuters （上班族）own a helmet, so you'll be in good company, anyway.

    Make a playlist. Laws against riding with headphones vary from state to state, and it's never proper to listen to music in more than one ear. But cruising around to a soundtrack can be an amazing feeling, so consider buying a wireless speaker you can fix on your frame.  {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Know your rights. If you do end up getting into a collision, stay on the scene until the police come.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Cyclists are too often taken advantage of in bad situations, especially if their injuries don't seem to be apparent.

    Find some friends. As great as it can be to bike alone, zipping down the street in a big group is an equally satisfying experience.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Various bicycle trips are often organized, which provides opportunities to develop friendship among bikers.

A.Be sure to get a helmet.

B.It's necessary you give them an accurate report of the incident.

C.Most cities have enough resources for the cycling community.

D.Most of us will feel it obviously safer to ride on a bike than in a car.

E.Then put together a list of your favorite tunes and get ready to enjoy them.

F.Pushing to the limit not only gives bikers a bad reputation, but also a great danger.

G.It' s comforting to know that whatever I need is nothing more than a bike ride away.

    The color of animals is by no means a matter of chance; it depends on many considerations, but in the majority of cases tends to protect the animals from danger by making it less outstanding Perhaps, it may be said that if coloring is mainly protective, there ought to be fewer brightly colored animals. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. The kingfisher itself, though so brightly colored, is not easy to see.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Thus, for instance, the lion, and the wild donkey are all sand—colored. “Indeed, in the desert, neither trees, brushwood, nor even undulation (起伏) of the surface afford the slightest protection to its enemies.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.” says an expert.

    The next point is the color of the mature caterpillars(毛虫), some of which are brown. This probably makes the caterpillar even more outstanding among the green leaves. What would you do if you were a big caterpillar? Why, like most other defenceless creatures, you would feed by night, and lie hidden by day. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. When the morning light comes, they go down the stem of the food plant, and hide among dry sticks and leaves around the ground, and it is obvious that under such circumstances the brown color really becomes a protection. While we may say as a general rule that the large caterpillars feed by night and hide by day, it is by no means always the case that they are brown: some of them still remain green.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}, and that the brown color is a later adaptation.

A. So do these caterpillars

B. Therefore, the color of the animals is bright

C. We can say that they formed a good habit

D. Desert animals are generally the color of the desert

E. We may conclude that the habit of hiding themselves by day comes first

F. However, there are some cases where vivid colors are themselves protective

G. So the color of birds, snakes and even smaller animals, is of one uniform sand color

    Just like other vitamins and minerals, vitamin D plays a key role in many important body functions. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to weak bones, muscle weakness, and even cancer. Besides getting 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure each day, consider including the following foods into your meal plan to help your vitamin D intake.

    Dairy products

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Cow milk provides your body with about 50% of your vitamin D daily requirements. Apart from milk, consider having cheese, butter, yogurt, and buttermilk. Look for low-fat versions if you are on a diet.

    Eggs

    Eggs are a superfood. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}They contain lots of protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, calcium and vitamin D. One egg provides your body with 11% of your daily recommended value of vitamin D. Isn't it a reason for having some eggs for breakfast or lunch?

    Caviar(鱼子酱).

    Caviar contains vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and protein. If you are a big caviar fan, why not make it a part of your weekly meal plan? There are many ways to eat caviar. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}At the same time, avoid buying fake caviar.

    Lacking vitamin D is a big problem these days since we tend to spend more time in the offices during the day. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Include these three foods in your meal plan to make sure your vitamin D intake is not low.

A. Eat your meals with enough vitamins.

B. But make sure you do not boil or bake it.

C. Cow's milk is an excellent provider of vitamin D.

D. That is the main reason why we lack vitamins.

E. This is because they contain so many vitamins and minerals.

F. Whenever possible, try to walk outdoors to get your vitamin D.

G. We need to meet our vitamin D needs to avoid serious health issues.

Teenagers earning money

    In the United States, you can only get a full-time job if you are 16 years old or older. But there are things that teenagers can do to earn (赚得) some spending money. Here are a few ideas.

    Parents with young children sometimes want to go out for dinner or to the movies, but they don't want to leave their children alone. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} If the children go to bed early, you can do some of your homework!

    Some adults have a dog, but they don't have time to take it for a walk. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} So some teenagers work as dog walkers. It's a good idea — you earn money and you're outside in the fresh air. You get some exercise, too!

    Teenagers can deliver (递送) newspapers. You usually ride a bike around a neighborhood and leave a newspaper at each house. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}You have to get up early, too, because people want to read their newspaper with their breakfast.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Some companies pay teens to do online research. They want to know what teens are interested in. It's a fun and easy way to make money. You can also design web pages for friends or adults.

    Sometimes adults pay teenagers to mow (修整) their lawns (草坪). It's a great job because you get fresh air and exercise. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Then you have regular customers (常客), because grass always grows!

A. Dogs need a lot of exercise!

B. It brings a lot of safety problems.

C. Normally you have to have your own bike.

D. Teenagers can work at home on their computers.

E. It's important to tell an adult where you're going.

F. Do your job carefully and people will want you to do it again.

G. So, they ask a teenager to stay in the house and look after their children while they are out.

    While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Try physical activity.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

    Make time for yourself.

    Arrange time for both work and fun. Don't forget, play can be just as important as your overall well-being as work. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.

    Take care of yourself.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}If you easily get angry and can't sleep well enough, or if you're not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should go to see a doctor.

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    Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that " there's so much to do, not enough time". Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, than do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.

A. Make a list of things to do.

B. Do whatever you like and want to do.

C. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.

D. The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress.

E. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.

F. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.

G. When you are nervous  angry or upset, try reducing the pressure through exercise or physical activity.