繽紛暑假，快樂生活
本期專題
作者：by Carolyn Barratt
Are you trying to figure out[想出] how to make the most of[充分利用] this summer？ Well， summer can be either the most boring or most exciting time of the year. It all depends on if you make the most of it. These tips can aid you in having a productive[多產的]， enjoyable， and regret-free summer vacation.
1. Wake up early. Nothing eats away[腐蝕，消耗] at summer break like moping[悶悶不樂] around beneath the covers. Decide the previous day when you will get out of bed， then make sure to follow through.
During the first few weeks of vacation， chances are that you will relish[喜歡] the opportunity to sleep in[睡過頭]. It’s okay to do this and give yourself a break， because your body will naturally put itself on a schedule[時刻表] to wake itself up earlier.
2. Maintain good health and hygiene[衛生]. Brush your teeth and bathe often. Make sure to use sunblock[防曬霜]. Summer is a great time to get in shape[處於良好狀態]， or stay in shape. Consider joining a summer sport， or at the very least get outside and have fun every day.
3. Clean your room. It may take a while to get your room ready for school. It will be worth it though when you are not losing important papers. Plus， your parents will see that you are more mature[成熟的] when they see that you cleaned your room without them threatening[威脅] to take away your cellphone.
4. Study. Look over last year’s notes， or do some research into what next year’s courses have in store[將發生]. When school resumes[重新開始]， you’ll be glad that your academic[有關學術表現的] knowledge and skills have not deteriorated[使惡化].
Do your summer assignments[課外作業] in a timely[適時的] manner and review your notes. You will be grateful when you return to school！ Most of the time， the first few weeks of school will be quite a surprise， as your brain has seemingly turned to mush[糊狀物] and you have forgotten how to do even the simplest assignments. Keep your brain active， read for school or pleasure， research your own interests， or even just get into crossword puzzles[縱橫拚字謎].