Traveling on foot in Thailand is an amazing experience. While you get ready for a thrilling experience of a lifetime, take a look at some of the best places for your adventure.
Chiang Mai
The trails in Chiang Mai are perfect for amateur hikers. Hiking here is a superb choice as there are beautiful forests, valleys and rivers as well as various tribal（部落的） villages with ethnic minorities that you can explore.
Tips: Pick up a hiking option from an experienced operator that has in-depth knowledge of the area because it is a fairly large one.
Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is also one of the most beautiful places with three impressive waterfalls that flow down quickly. As you travel along the 47-kilometre road to the top, you will pass a few small villages of the Karen Hill Tribes and rice fields.
Tips: Make sure to have an experienced guide.
Hua Hin
One of the most incredible things to do is hiking in Hua Hin. The area features its elephant camps. You can care for the elephants, like feeding and bathing them. It must be a special experience to ride on the back of a tall elephant while exploring this beautiful region.
Tips: Make sure to pack extra clothes if you plan to bathe the elephants.
Kamphaeng Phet
As a historically significant part of Thailand, Kamphaeng Phet is a quiet and charming province with many cultural and natural attractions. You can explore the ancient ruins that are scattered throughout the province.
Tips: Be respectful of the statues and other religious monuments.
It's January and time to go back to school. For some, that might be a gloomy prospect after the joys of the post Christmas festive period. For me, though, it's as exciting as a trip to Antarctica, also as scary as starting a job for which I'm not sure whether I'm qualified.
To be embarking on a master's degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's University at 71 is perhaps an unlikely route for someone who dropped out of school at 17. But now I've come full circle to the conclusion that nothing, for me, feels more stimulating at this point in my life than learning new things. That studying, far from being the bore and the chore it used to be, is a treat.
Turning 70 came as something of a shock. I started to feel I was drifting. Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different.
As the gloom grew, I thought perhaps I needed to see a therapist. A friend, a psychotherapist, suggested that while therapy might be useful, doing a course on the basics of psychotherapy and counselling might be more up my street. Without too much thinking, I decided to give it a shot.
So that's how every weekday I beep（发出哔哔声） myself through the gate with my student pass, which makes me smile every time. I feel privileged to be exposed to a group of my fellow students who are willing to be open to me.
While ageing is an inevitable process, we can get rid of a lot of the rules about what's age-appropriate. Studying for a master's degree in old age is a challenge, but it has provided me with a new perspective on life. Hence, ageing should never limit your ambitions.
Is there any such thing as a salt tooth? We are familiar with a sweet tooth, along with the negative effects of sugar. We are broadly aware of the disadvantages of too much salt, including high blood pressure, which puts pressure on the blood vessels（血管）, the heart and the kidneys. It can also lead to water retention（水肿）. But we don't tend to police how much salt we eat—at least, not as rigorously as with sugar—or question whether we are just paying attention to our bodies, which require some salt for muscles to work properly, or we are being controlled by a strong urge.
A salt tooth is quite unlike a sweet tooth. It doesn't create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit. This is why chefs can get heavy-handed with it.
As Sam Bloom, a nutritional therapist, explains,"What is generally more concerning is the fat that is used together with salt, like salty crisps, fries and fast food. Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn't a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol（胆固醇）. The salt that people add to a meal is much less concerning."
Nutritionists' suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food.
Italian diver and gardener Sergio Gamberini decided to see if he could grow vegetables in a plastic balloon underwater. The experiment was a success—so he decided to dive deeper into the world of underwater agriculture.
Today, Gamberini is the founder of a company using"biospheres"off the coast of Italy to grow a variety of plants, introducing the world to a new type of agriculture. The company's six "biospheres" are air-filled plastic balloons about two meters wide. Each is fixed to the seabed by chains so that it sits between 15 and 36 feet below sea level. The biospheres are equipped with cameras and sensors that allow researchers in the company to monitor CO2 levels, humidity, temperature, and more from a control tower on the shoreline. There's also a device to communicate with divers in the biospheres.
Solar panels（太阳能电池板） on the roof of the control tower power the fans that create airflow inside the biospheres, and because the temperature inside and outside the biospheres is consistent, there's no need to expend energy on the heating or cooling systems needed for traditional greenhouses.
The underwater garden doesn't require pesticides since bugs can't reach the plants, and though more research is needed, the company notes on its website that the higher-pressure conditions underwater appear to help plants grow more quickly.
The company is now ready to shift from the research phase of development to optimizing its biospheres for industrialization, with the goal of expanding them off coastlines around the world. To achieve the aim, the startup is now taking advantage of "digital twin" technology to precisely simulate（模仿） every aspect of its underwater garden.
Even with all the optimization potential offered by technology, Gamberini admits it's hard to imagine the produce grown in his startup's biospheres ever competing financially with traditionally grown crops. Still, he hopes the system's sustainability will be enough to draw customers.
Lose Weight in a Healthy Way
If you're not fat, don't lose weight. If obesity affects your health, you can lose weight in a healthy way. Hundreds of weight-loss programs promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful weight loss remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with increased physical activity. Consider the following for weight-loss success.
●Make sure you're ready. So first you should make sure you're ready to make permanent changes to eating and activity habits. Talk to your doctor if you need help address stressors or emotions that seem like barriers to your readiness. When you're ready, you'll find it easier to set goals, keep trying, stay committed and change habits.
● No one else can make you lose weight. You are responsible for your own behavior for successful weight loss. What's going to give you the burning drive to stick to your weight-loss plan? Make a list of what's important to you to help you stay motivated and focused.
●Set realistic goals. It may seem obvious to set realistic weight-loss goals. But do you really know what's realistic? Set a goal of losing a little weight at a time. Generally, you can achieve the goal through a lower calorie diet and regular physical activity.
●Enjoy healthy foods. Adopting a new eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie intake. One way you can lower your calorie intake is by eatıng more plant-based foods—fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for variety to help you achieve your goals without quitting flavour or nutrition.
A. Do it gradually.
B. But how can you make it?
C. Find your inner motivation.
D. Focus on your weight-loss goals.
E. But it does not mean giving up taste.
F. You should always keep your previous lifestyle.
G. Long-term weight loss takes time, effort and commitment.
This morning, before I left for the airport, I had hurt my back. And I could 1 lift my bag off the floor, let alone 2 it into the overhead locker. Luckily, one of the flight attendants put it along with two cases for me.
At that time, a man 3 in front of me must have noticed that I was asking for 4 . When the plane 5 , he instantly stood up and got my bag down. He also 6 to carry one of my cases down the 7 . And then he waited at the bottom of the stairs for me to 8 to get my bag.
A lady walking beside me carried my other case full of things for me. It was obviously 9 for her, but she managed it. She seemed not to want her kindness to be 10 , so I silently accepted it. Then I saw her again at the carousel（行李传送带）, and she took my bag off the 11 .
I would have managed to do all of these things on my own, but these well-meaning humans sensed that I needed help and just 12 in without me needing to ask. It was one of the most 13 experience I had ever had. I couldn't feel 14 enough to those persons who had taken time out of their lives for a（n） 15 . I was so appreciative of their kindness that I would remember it forever.
In 1999, Esteban Zottele, is a scholar from Argentina in South America, first visited China and changed his life. Then Esteban came （study） at Renmin University of China and obtained a doctoral degree. In his spare time, he spent most of his time traveling around, （leave） his footsteps in the cities of Baoding, Chongqing and Shenzhen.
"My study experience has made me more （close） connected with China,"Esteban says. He is （amaze） at the vast and rich culture, as well as the rapid development and （transform） of China over the years. "Most cities are now connected by high-speed railway, unlike when I first visited here," he adds.
Currently, Esteban teaches Spanish at a university in East China's Jiangsu Province. Since 2013, he （carry） out research on the BRI—the Belt and Road Initiative（"一带一路"倡议）."In recent years, many Latin American countries, like Argentina, have joined China in constructing the BRI. As result, China can expand the international market and improve commercial relations the two nations," says Esteban. Esteban thinks that cultural differences should （recognize）, so as to promote mutual understanding and trust among people of all countries.
1. 比赛时间、地点和目的；
2. 参赛要求和奖励。
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When I was a child, I was particular about food. It was Aunt Nelda that changed my habit of being a picky eater.
As far as I could remember, on a Friday night, when Dad and I arrived at Aunt Nelda's house at dinner time, she prepared a big meal for us. Though the dishes smelled delicious, I didn't feel like eating some of them. I took several bites of the sandwich and then laid it aside. Dad wanted to kick me under the table to remind me to finish all the food, but drawers（抽屉）between us protected me.
Looking at those drawers, I had a good idea. When Dad got up to refill his soup bowl, I pulled the bottom drawer open. It was full of cloth napkins（布餐巾）. I put my sandwich under them and shut the drawer quickly. A plan for my rest food at Aunt Nelda's emerged.
The next morning, I did the same to the food which I hated to eat. When Aunt Nelda saw my empty bowl, she gave me some sweets and said, "Good job, Jodi. You like my cooking just as much as your father."
On Sunday, the food under the napkins continued growing, but somehow more slowly. Aunt Nelda was actually a pretty good cook. At noon, her children were coming for lunch. I offered to help set the table.
"Jodi, get the cloth napkins out of the bottom drawer,"she said. My heart began to beat fast. It was not because of the bottom drawer or the cloth napkins, but because of the left food.
"No, let's use these!"I said, grabbing a handful of paper napkins. Aunt Nelda reached for the drawer. "My children prefer cloth napkins!" she said. I held my breath, waiting for the horrible scene. However, I couldn't believe that she handed me some neat napkins.
"I've already cleaned them up,"she said."It was so strange that there was much food under the napkins. I hadn't seen mice for years! Guess what? They were back again. A long time ago, they made a nest and carried the food all over the house."
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Aunt Nelda's words made me feel relieved but ashamed.
Hearing what I said, Aunt Nelda opened her mouth wide.
