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Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children's bikes.
Prices
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Hand Brake, Three Gears |
Foot Brake, No Gears |
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1 hour |
€7.50 |
€5.00 |
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3 hours |
€11.00 |
€7.50 |
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1 day (24 hours) |
€14.75 |
€9.75 |
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Each additional day |
€8.00 |
€6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
My roommate Lily was well organised, while I was not. Each of her things had its place, but mine were always hidden somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签于) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Lily got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Lily came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming. "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed! "Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Lily answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy (同情) rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so lost in my work that I even didn't notice Lily had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression a kind of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, "Thanks."
Lily and I stayed roommates for the rest of the college years. We didn't always agree, but we learned.
It's normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle, but what about that happening in the middle of the night? The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media (社会媒体). Not surprisingly, the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake, so it's easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction: when teens saw large numbers of "likes" on their posts, they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle, teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms, parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
"Providing access (使用机会) to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose," Janie Feldman, an expert who treats sleep disorders (紊乱), reminds parents, "The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use, timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules, it's easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers."
Making a good first impression is important, especially in certain situations. Are you trying to make a good impression on other people?
Pay attention to your body language. It can convey (传递) a great deal of information, so it is important to make sure that your body language helps with the impression you are trying to make.
Sit or stand straight and keep your arms at your sides and your legs straight.Avoid crossing your arms or legs.
Watch your expressions. Besides using good body language, be sure to watch how you are responding (回应) with your facial expressions.If you are feeling nervous , such as in the face of strangers or while speaking in public, try to keep a relaxed expression.
Dress properly.Appearance, including how you dress, can help give others information about who you are to others. If you are dressed correctly, it may help people form a good impression of you.Choose clothing that looks neat (整洁的).
Consider your words. When speaking to others,focus on using language that is polite and respectful. While there are certain opinions or subjects you might feel comfortable discussing with people who already know you well, it is best to try to be considerate of other people's feelings and backgrounds when you are first introduced.
When you are speaking to someone new, practice active listening.Be truly interested in what they have to say and make sure that you are listening to their words. Noticing the other person is also a great way if you are feeling anxious about meeting new people. By paying much attention to the other person, you're less likely to be nervous.
A. Show interest in others.
B. Let others see the real you.
C. Here are some tips that can help.
D. What do you do to make a good impression?
E. Make sure you keep your body towards the other person.
F. Smiling,for example, can help show warmth and interest.
G. It helps you feel comfortable and confident when meeting new people.
Although the road to your goal is always full of difficulties, everything is for your wish, as long as you are full of passion and determination.
My daughter, Alice 1 some terrible illness in her early childhood. Luckily, after years of regular treatment (治疗), she finally became 2 .
Two years ago, while watching the Olympics, a dream 3 into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she practiced hard and finally 4 our local swim team. From that day on, Alice kept swimming and didn't 5 a single practice. She had a 6 desire within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 7 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of 8 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. Alice was upset to be 9 that she wasn't a winner-ever. But that didn't 10 her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Alice didn't expect any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach 11 "The highest honor goes to Alice!" Looking around, he continued, "Alice has inspired us with her 12 and enthusiasm. 13 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset (财富) one can hold is the heart."
It was the greatest 14 of my daughter's life. With all she had gone 15 in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph (成功).
It was a short flight from Shanghai to Xi'an. Xi'an is one of the four great ancient capitals of China with a history of over 3,100 years. Dating from the Ming Dynasty, (it) ancient walls are the best preserved in the world. There are bicycles for people to hire. It is (amaze) to ride along the walls to survey this fascinating city.
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance show (be) not to be missed, but my favorite is art gallery, where we can enjoy some beautiful artwork and learn how to write Chinese characters.
Most visitors make their way Xi'an to see the life-size terracotta warriors (兵马俑) and we were not different at all. The collection, shows the armies of the first Emperor of China, remained hidden until 1974 when they (discovery) by a farmer digging a well. (walk) among the statues is forbidden unless you are a VIP — but there are plenty of souvenir (shop) in which tourists can buy the replicas (复制品) of them.
All too soon it was time to leave. I (true) enjoyed my stay in Xi'an. It is indeed a place of interest worth a second visit.
注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Marathon马拉松
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
