Whether you are hoping to relax or you are looking forward to staying active in vacation, seeking out great hikes is a good choice. If you are planning a trip to southern California, or you live in San Diego, now it is time to search for new hiking trails（路线）. Here are some of the most popular hikes in San Diego.
Cedar Greek Falls
For this hike, you'll hike from the Cedar Crock Falls to the Devil's Punch Bowl, which is a pool at the base of Cedar Creek Falls. It can really heat up in the summer, and it is hard to hike, so be sure to pack lots of water and protein-filled snacks（小吃）.
Cuyamaca Peak（顶峰）
The peak is in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and you'll see plenty of snow-capped trees if you do this hike in the winter. There are 37 trails in the state park, but you'll want to stick to Azalea Glen Loop. It's a difficult seven-mile hike that will 'bring you right to Cuyamaca Peak.
Cowles Mountain
It is well known that, Cowles Mountain is the highest point in San Diego—so it's worth visiting for the fact that you can see Mexico from the peak. The three-mile hike is quite difficult. If you are willing to wake up before the sun, Cowles Mountain is a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise. It's one of San Diego's popular hikes, so starting early might also help avoid the crowds.
Swami's Beach
Take the trail from Swami's Beach to Cardiff Beach and you will experience impressive ocean views and the smooth sound of waves crashing onto the sand. As an easy out-and-back hike, the path is accessible（可进入的）from Swami's Beach and is about three miles in total.
Jason and his father were going to the grocery store by car to pick up some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground.
Jason's father immediately realized that a tornado (龙卷风) was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris was falling all over the place. Jason couldn't see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn't getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air.
As he made his way towards the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch (灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before.
After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize the buildings in front of him because of all the damage.
He stood up and with shaky legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug.
"Jason! How are you? I've been worried sick about you!" said his father. "I couldn't find you anywhere!"
Jason breathed a sigh of a relief (松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell!
① Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch.
② Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug.
③ Jason got out of the car.
④ Jason noticed a field to his right.
Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You probably say that they go to learn their own language and English, mathematics, geography (地理), history, science and all the other subjects.
We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they grow up and have to work for themselves. They learn their own language so that they know and understand what others tell them. They learn English in order to be able to benefit from what people in western countries have written and said, and in order to make people from other countries understand what they themselves mean. They learn mathematics in order to be able to measure and count things in their daily life, geography in order to know something about the world around them, and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their life, but is that the only reason why they go to school?
No. There is more in education than just learning facts. We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that we can continue to learn when we have left school. A man who really knows how to learn will always be successful, because whenever he has to do it he does it in the best way. The uneducated person, on the other hand, either is unable to do something new or does it badly. The purpose of school, therefore, is not just to teach languages, mathematics, geography, etc., but to teach students the way to learn.
Online English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the internet — but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.
That's because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the Internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don't have to worry about their accent (口音).
Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different "Englishes" including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they're now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language — English — to reach global customers.
The increasing popularity of the internet allows more languages to develop quickly. "Most people actually speak several languages — it's less common to only speak one," says Mr. Munro. "English has taken its place as the world's common language, but it's not pushing out other languages." Instead, other languages are pushing their way into English, and in the process creating something new.
Outdoor exercise offers many choices like running, biking, hiking or other outdoor sports. The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been known to improve both physical and mental health (身心健康). 16.
Start with what you like. If you haven't been active for a while, think back to activities you enjoyed years ago. 17. If you haven't run for a while and suddenly start sprinting (短跑), you could injure yourself. It's good for you to choose gentle activities first. Warm up and stretch to avoid those possible injuries.
18. One benefit of exercising outside is that there's no need for expensive equipment (装备). Practise strength training by using your body weight and whatever is usable. 19. You can also practise sit-ups on some grass. Repeat 8 to 10 times, or no more than you are comfortable with, and add sets with short breaks in between as you get stronger.
Stay encouraged — even in bad weather. When it rains or the weather turns colder, it helps to remember these words: 20. Buy a jacket that breathes and a light hat you can use on sunny or rainy days. Having an exercise partner waiting for you can help keep you encouraged. And setting a goal to work toward — such as a charity walk or a marathon — can also help keep you going.
A. They will make exercise interesting
B. Build strength with what's around
C. There's no success without hard work
D. There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes
E. For example, find a picnic table or a low wall to do half push-ups
F. Here's advice from training experts on getting into outdoor exercise
G. However, be fully prepared before jumping back into a sport you used to play
"I don't want to go, Miss White. I'm21 ," Monica told her teacher.
Monica was a very quiet girl. She always sat at the back of the classroom,22 or taking notes. Every Monday morning, there would be a special show in her class and one student would be23 to make a speech about his or her dream. Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week. But she refused.
"I know it seems24 for you, but it will help you build up your confidence," said Miss White. Monica was lost in thought.
The next day, Monica came to Miss White's office. Miss White was25 that she would take the chance. Miss White red-penciled her manuscript (手稿) of speech, corrected her26 , and even helped with her body language. She advised Monica to practice, to27 that she was speaking confidently in front of her class. For a whole week, Monica practiced speaking in front of her imaginary friends and teacher. Behind the locked door of her bedroom, she told them about her 28 .
29 , Monday arrived. When Monica was called upon to give her speech, she 30 and walked to the front of the class without any notes, in a show of confidence. Monica's successful performance brought everyone a great 31 . The whole class clapped (鼓掌) for a full minute 32 she completed her speech. Miss White smiled. She had known that Monica would make it when she 33 took her first step to overcome her fear of speaking in public.
From that day, Monica's life changed for the better. At the age of 23, she 34 a news reader. People who see her on television now will find it hard to 35 that she was once a shy girl who refused to speak up in class.
The factory I worked in caught fire last winter. Unfortunately, all of us 36 (trap) in a workshop. The walls cracked and the bricks fell down. What's worse, it was hard for us 37 (breathe) because of the thick smoke. Everyone was 38 shock, thinking the world must be coming to an end. It seemed as 39 we couldn't escape from the workshop.
It was such 40 emergency that the local government arranged firefighters and soldiers to rescue us right away. Rescue workers tried their best to save us 41 had been waiting for the first aid. With everyone's efforts, they 42 (rescue) us before the workshop lay in 43 (ruin). Although more than 20 people were 44 (injure) in the fire, luckily there was no 45 (die).
The Surprise Encounter
Emma, a shy first- year student at Green Hills High, always kept to herself during lunch breaks. She preferred to sit alone under the big oak tree, reading a book or sketching in her notebook. One day, as she was about to settle down for lunch, she noticed a new student sitting on the bench next to hers.
The new student, Jenna, was reading a book with a serious look in her eyes. Emma couldn't help but steal a glance at the cover — it was a book she had read and loved deeply. Curiously, she hesitated for a moment before finally gathering the courage to speak.
"Hi, I couldn't help but notice you're reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- Time. I love that book too! " Emma said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Jenna looked up, surprised, and a smile spread across her face. "Really? That's amazing! I just started it and I'm already hooked. What did you think of it? "
Their conversation flowed effortlessly from there, and before they knew it, the lunch bell rang. Emma and Jenna exchanged a promise to continue their discussion later and went their separate (各自的) ways.
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The next day, Emma arrived at the oak tree earlier than usual, holding her copy of the book and feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness.
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As they went deeper into the book's stories, Emma found herself opening up more and more to Jenna.
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