For the charm of Italy's rich history and breathtaking landscapes, we have a great package for you.
Rome
Rome is a very attractive city, known for its numerous attractions, perhaps more than any other capitals in the world. With a history about 2,500 years, Rome uniquely combines ancient classical sites with medieval (中世纪的) structures, such as Renaissance palaces and Baroque squares.
Venice
It's like something out of a movie! There's Venice, which is a super special city. It's one of the richest cities during medieval times and it's totally unique. Italy has been a popular destination for people who want to experience culture and romance for centuries. The country is known for its amazing art, music, design, landscapes, food and wine.
Lake Como & Alpine Railways
This wonderful wintertime break includes a visit to beautiful Como Town, with its breath-taking views. Take a journey on the scenic Bernina Express to famous St Moritz, and explore Como's shores. Enjoy the magic of Italy's romantic lake and discover the lakeside Como Town.
Lake Garda
Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, has attracted visitors for over a century with its wonderful scenery—clear blue waters. Explore its colourful and historic lakeside towns, and you will enjoy all this beautiful scenery that Lake Garda offers.
Our package includes flights from your airport of choice. So what are you waiting for? Come and experience the magic of Italy for yourself!
Once upon a time, there was a poor man and a rich man. The poor man's son was named Ham, and the rich man's son was named Jim. They had been in the same school together since childhood and became good friends.
One day, the two youths began a discussion as to whether wealth or effort was more powerful. Jim said that wealth was most important, while Ham declared for effort. At last, Ham declared, "Let us put it to the test: Let us both go to some far country and try whether wealth or effort is more successful." Jim agreed to this plan and they fixed a day for starting.
Then they both went home and collected some money and started off early one morning. After a time, they came to a certain country where Ham suggested that they should look for employment. But Jim did not like the notion of becoming a servant and he said that he would live on the money which he had brought with him, which would last for a year or two. "You may do as you like," answered Ham, "but for my part, I must look for work." So he went to a village and found employment as a teacher in a school while his friend rented a house and started making various friends, eating, drinking and having fun all day.
One year later, Ham earned enough money, built a beautiful house and also got married. However, Jim had already spent all his money, and his friends who indulged in wine and meat also left him. Hungry and sorrowful, he went to Ham and said, "My dear friend, regarding the question of ‘wealth or effort is more important', I think I've already had the answer."
Children seem to care so much about their names. A study shows that most of young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
Some people choose to change their names when they grow up. Many people in show business don't use the names their parents gave them. Have you ever listened to Joanne? No? The answer could be "yes" if we call her stage name instead! You may never heard of Margaret. But if we tell you her stage name, you might know her as a famous dancer.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she comes from.
Choosing a good name isn't easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means "valuable gift". Amanda means "love". And Fara means "joy".
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means "born on Saturday".
Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parents can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn't mean he will be clever. All they can do is hope.
Many Silicon Valley parents are becoming more concerned about preventing their children from using screens. Some parents think that even a little screen time can be extremely addictive, so it is better if their children avoid using or seeing these devices completely. However, it is difficult for working adults in the 21st century to give up using a phone at home. So, it's simpler to employ someone to do this.
"Silicon Valley nanny (保姆)", who takes children back to a time without screens every day is widely needed. From Cupertino to San Francisco, it's widely agreed that screen time is harmful to youngsters. Therefore, parents are requesting nannies to keep phones, tablets and computers in a hidden place. Others even offer no-phone agreements.
Research shows that spending too much time on technology can harm young minds. For example, teenagers who use social media frequently are more likely to feel depressed and anxious. Insomnia (失眠) rates have also increased amongst this age group, and an increasing number of children display the signs that they can't focus attention. These seemingly minor (轻微的) problems could become significant challenges for future generations.
"Many parents come back home and focus on their smartphones, ignoring whatever their children are trying to say," said Shannon Zimmerman, who works as a nanny in San Jose for families that forbid screen time. "As a nanny, I also call on more parents to spend more time with their kids."
In several nations, including India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia, milk tea is a common drink. . However, the addition quickly became a habit, and for the majority of people, it became an addiction. But do you know that this type of tea can be extremely bad for you if over-consumed? Here are some of its side effects.
Milk tea can cause insomnia (失眠)
Like coffee, tea, specifically black tea, which is what is used to brew milk tea is rich in caffeine. When your body is overloaded with caffeine, it can cause sleep disorders like insomnia. While small quantities will not do this, drinking an excess of more than two cups a day can cause major sleep issues. Drinking milk tea can also cause other health problems.
Excessive (过多的) milk tea consumption causes anxiety
. However, the side effects of drinking too much milk tea sometimes can also be anxiety. This is because tea can activate the brain cells to calm you down but when you push it and drink too much, it can create an imbalance in brain chemicals which leads to anxiety.
When taken in small dosages (剂量), milk tea can help strengthen your immune system, brain and nerve functions, circulation and heart health. However, if you consume too much of the drink, it either causes high blood pressure or too low blood pressure. This could be harmful to your health.
Milk tea can make you addicted
The side effect of milk tea is that it can cause addiction. The substance caffeine is thought to be addictive. In other words, if you often drink it, you would feel uneasy without a cup. . This is exactly the addiction.
A. As a result, you drink milk tea more frequently
B. Milk tea may lead to blood pressure imbalance
C. Therefore, increase the number of cups you drink each day
D. Some teas are really known for their relaxing characteristic
E. However, insomnia is one of the most common side effects of milk tea
F. They think consuming tea can help them avoid a number of heart diseases
G. People in these countries first started adding milk to tea to reduce its bitterness
After bringing up three children, Barthorpe decided to do something for herself. She planned to 1 herself by learning to ride a motorcycle at the age of 60. After passing her driving test, she soon 2 on her first solo (单独的) ride. She remembered the 3 of being on the road alone for the first time.
Although Barthorpe preferred riding solo, she contacted the Women's International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) in the hope of 4 it. It was the connection with the WIMA that led her to a(n) 5 — the Women Riders World Relay. The plan was to pass a baton (接力棒), rider to rider, all around the world. That was a test of the riders' courage and 6 . But just after Barthorpe took on the role, she 7 fell down and got injured. She spent several months in hospital. However, Barthorpe didn't see it as a 8 experience. She knew that she must pay much attention to 9 first. Getting on a motoreycle again was 10 , but Barthorpe took extra training and 11 a lot. And she pushed herself to take part in the race in Australia. Barthorpe then realized that it was normal to 12 and rise to it, which offered an opportunity to grow.
What attracts Barthorpe most to a motorcycle is the 13 . "I can go anywhere I want and any time I like," she said. "The kids said to me, ‘Mum, you seem to have turned into a 14 teenager.' I just told them, ‘No, I've just found the field where I can see my 15 .'"
It is often challenging for teachers to make learning fun for students. If traditional methods of learning fail to capture students' attention, why not try a (create),approach?
One option is to provide students opportunities to teach each other When children are given the (responsible) for their own learning or the learning of others, they (encourage) to thoroughly understand the material (make) opportunities for students to teach each other, teachers can assign each student topic and ask them to prepare a lesson on that topic Once prepared, students can present the material (base) on their topic in front of the class.
Another approach is to have students work in pairs or small groups. Rather than immediately (seek) help from the teacher, students are required to rely on each other to solve any problems they encounter.
(final), teachers can assign group projects to students, will allow them to cooperate with their classmates, discuss problems together and make learning more enjoyable. When learning becomes engaging, students become more interested in it.
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Dear Henry, …… Yours, Li Hua |
At one table by the window, a lady just finished up her lunch. It wasn't anything fancy, just a sandwich and some salad, with a cup of tea to wash it all down. She seemed to be in her own little world, staring out the window every now and then, like she was waiting for something. After a bit, she got up, paid for her meal at the counter and left.
Her table was still a mess, with bits of her meal left behind. It wasn't a big deal—this happens all the time. But today, something different was going to happen. A young boy, who looked like he'd had a pretty rough time, had been watching her from the table around the corner.
This boy was in rough shape. His clothes were too big and looked like they'd seen better days. His hair was all over the place, and his face had streaks (条痕) of dirt on it. He had that look of someone who hadn't had a good meal too long. When the lady left, the boy saw his chance, He quickly sat down and started wolfing down the leftovers (吃剩的食物) like it was the best meal he'd ever had.
But then, the waiter walked over. He was an older guy who'd probably seen everything. He didn't say anything at first, just watched the boy for a second. The boy got scared, stopped eating, and tears started to fill his eyes. He thought the waiter would kick him out for sure. Instead, the waiter took away the half-eaten plate, and the boy's heart sank.
The boy got up to leave, but before he could get far, the waiter came back and asked the boy to wait for a moment. The waiter gave him a full and fresh meal.
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The whole cafe went quiet when they saw what was happening.
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The boy, with a full stomach and a happy heart, looked as if he couldn't thank the waiter enough.
