Lonely Planet collected a list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020, taking you from blue Caribbean waters to thick European forests and beyond. Here are the destinations not to miss.
1. Sri Lanka
Known for its timeless ruins and culture, attractive beaches and welcoming people, Sri Lanka is a key destination for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation full of beach lounging, wellness retreats and flavorful food to explorers in search of the next greatest sight.
When to visit: Sri Lanka is busiest December through March. However, the best weather can usually be found in April and September.
2. Germany
From cities filled with museums and nightlife to beautiful wildlife, Germany has something for everyone. Some tourist favorites include Berlin's Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, and the Black Forest.
When to visit: Germany is most popular among tourists in July and August. Lonely Planet recommends heading over in the fall and spring.
3. Zimbabwe
The attraction of Zimbabwe is all about its gorgeous landscapes and extensive wildlife. Victoria Falls National Park is among the best spectacles to see in this southern African country. Take view of the rushing, mile-long waterfall from Devil's Pool, a natural infinity pool next to the fall, and peer at its 328 feet drop.
When to visit: April and October bring sunny days and clear, cold nights, while July through September is the best time for wildlife viewing and white-water activities.
4. Panama
The country may be small, but there is a lot to do and see in Panama. Panama City is a diverse and busy city, and it is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2020 by throwing a huge celebration.
When to visit: High season in Panama is during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The best prices seen are usually between mid-April and early December.
One day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday-ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an old lady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady's handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag—the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the old lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss, she decided to take back the money from the old lady's handbag and say nothing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the old lady's bag, took the notes, and put them into her own handbag.
When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.
"How did you pay for it?" Mr. White asked.
"With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course. " she answered.
"Oh? What's that, then?" he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes on the table.
Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new "species" of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name—phubbers (低头族).
Recently, a cartoon made by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities are buried in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie (自拍) in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone.
Although the ending sounds overstated (夸大), the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. "Continuously stretching your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck," Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. "The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching. " Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.
But that's not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.
It can also cost your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.
"Come on! All of us are cutting (逃课) maths. Who wants to go to take that quiz? We're going to take a walk and get lunch instead. Let's go!" says the coolest kid in your class. Do you do what you know is right and go to maths class, take the quiz and all? Or do you give in and go with him?
People who are at your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act and get you to do something, it's called peer pressure. It's something everyone has to deal with even adults.
Peers influence your life, even if you don't realize it, just by spending time with you. You learn from them, and they learn from you. It's only human nature to listen to and learn from other people in your age group.
Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system, or you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone is reading it. Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them.
It's difficult to say "no" to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and what is wrong can help you know what is the right thing you should do.
It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say "no" too. If you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle it, talk to someone you trust— parent, or a teacher. They can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.
How to Avoid Leg Pain When Running
While running is fantastic exercise, its also a high-impact activity. Pounding on the pavement can cause leg pain.
Spend longer warming up. If you commonly have leg pain when running, your muscles may not be sufficiently warm. Then include dynamic stretching in your warm-up routine after a brief walk. These types of stretching can better loosen your leg muscles and prepare them for a run, which may help you avoid leg pain.
Evaluate your form. Get a coach or experienced runner to observe you running and give you tips on what might be causing your leg pain. For example, if you're leaning too far forward when you run, you can pull too hard on your calves (小腿肚). This can result in the pain of the lower legs.
If you're getting cramps (抽筋)or other leg pain while running, it may be because you need to build up your cardiovascular (心血管) fitness more gradually. Start by walking or jogging at a slower pace, and slowly work up to faster speeds.
Use relaxation techniques while running. Deep breathing and other relaxation techniques give you better mental focus. You can find recordings online or on your favorite music app. These recordings can help you focus on your breath and reach a more relaxed state as you run.
A. Slow your pace.
B. Shorten your step.
C. Here are some skills to avoid leg pain.
D. They also reduce the overall stress in your body.
E. A shorter walk with long steps allows you to avoid leg pain.
F. Take a few more minutes to walk before breaking into a run.
G. If you frequently have leg pain while running, poor running form is to blame.
"Daily Star, sir," called Jason, carrying some newspapers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty1left. His voice was almost gone and his heart was2. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers3money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a4for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He5as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers.
"You don't know the6of selling papers. You must shout," Hot news! Bomb bursting!" another newsboy Chad told Jason. "7it's not in the paper at all," replied Jason. " Just run away quickly8they have time to see, and you'll9out and get your money," Chad said.
It was a new10to Jason. He thought of his bird with no11and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was12that he would not tell a lie. Though he was13a poor newsboy, he had been14some good things.
The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers15. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a16smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason17money because he would not tell a lie. The boys18at Jason. " You wouldn't tell a lie yesterday, my boy? "A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason's shoulder19. "You're just the boy I am looking for." A week later Jason started his new20. He lost the sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.
Around twenty years ago, I was going through hard times. I couldn't find a (satisfy) job. To my shame, I had to drive a school bus (make) ends meet. One afternoon, while (drive) through a suburban neighborhood, I was so sad that I kept asking (I), "Why has my life become so hard? What's wrong with the world?" Then I pulled over the bus to drop off a little girl. As she passed, she (hand) me a pretty earring, saying she found it on the floor and I should keep it in case the owner came to look for it.
In the evening, the owner did come to look for her earring. When I gave it to her, she got excited and said (excited), "Thanks, you are a real gentleman." I told her that she should thank the little girl had found it. She said, "Yes, and you are a good driver, too. What lovely world it is"! Then she left with satisfaction. I (touch) by her words. I had thought something was wrong with the world just because of my poor condition. fact, nothing was wrong with the world. I should change my attitude towards life.
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Failure is what often happens in our life. Students may fail in exams, scientist may fail in their work, but athletes may fail in competitions.
People have different attitudes for failure. Some people think of they are fools and lose hearts after failing to do something. Other people view failure positive. They draw lessons from failure and became more experienced. With hard work, they will be success in the end.
In my opinion, failure is not bad thing, and perhaps is a kind of treasure. Only those who learn something from failure and keep on try can reach success.
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参考词汇：calligraphy 书法
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a middle school student from China.
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Yours,
Li Hua
