與衆不同的四種寒假生活
Now that final exams are history, you seem to have that extra bounce. After all, winter vacation awaits you. Get off that couch and begin the More productive life you should be living with our help.
期末考試已經成爲過去式，你們看起來格外有活力。畢竟，寒假在等着你們。別犯懶了，快來聽聽我們的建議，你的寒假生活可以更加豐富多彩。
Love in the air 譜寫羅曼史
Spring Festival is a great time to test the bonds of romance, say, with a trip to France. This idea came to Su Enlu and his girlfriend one day. They were talking about the possibility of a weekend trip when Su said, half-jokingly, that they might just go to France.
春節是考驗戀人關係的最佳時機，比如說，去法國旅行。某天這個念頭出現在蘇恩路和他女朋友的腦海裏。當時他們正在談論週末出遊是否可行，蘇恩路半開玩笑地表示，他們可以去法國。
After doing some online research and talking with people who'd been there, they decided to take the plunge. To prepare for it, they read French history and tested each other in basic French language.
他們先在網上做了一些研究，並且同身在那裏的人交談，之後他們決定冒險一試。爲了準備出行，他們參閱法國曆史書籍，並用基本的法語對話來做訓練。
"This has been one of the happiest seasons in our three-year relationship," said Su, a 22-year-old English major at the University of International Business and Economics.
“這是我們在一起三年來最開心的時光之一，”就讀於對外經貿大學英語專業，現年22歲的蘇恩路表示。
Su saw no problem with asking his parents to fund the trip for about 10,000 yuan from each side. "I'm seizing the day," he said. "Later, when I have that much money, I might not have time to enjoy it."
蘇恩路認爲，向自己父母各申請約1萬元的資金支持是可行的。“我要捉住這次出行機會，”他表示。“今後有錢的時候，我可能沒有時間去享受這樣的旅行了。”
The couple haven't been to foreign countries. But in order to secure a visa, they went for travel agency to take care of their application. Moreover, they asked friends who study in France to be their contact person and arrange some cheap accomendations during their stay abroad to save money as much as they can.
儘管他們二人之前沒有出過國。但爲了確保拿到簽證，他們找到旅行社來處理他們的申請。除此之外，他們請求在法國留學的朋友做爲聯絡人；爲了儘可能節省在國外期間的開銷，他們還安排了便宜的住處。
Getting a workout 積極鍛鍊身體
Some students, like 19-year-old freshman Nan Zhichao, have decided to use the winter holiday to get some exercise. Nan and a group of classmates are going on their own cycling tour of Hainan.
還有一些學生，他們決定利用寒假時間來進行一些體育鍛煉，19歲的大一新生南至超就是其中一位。南至超和一組同學計劃着他們的海南單車行。
The Huazhong University of Science and Technology information major planned the whole project himself. From booking accommodations to collecting mechanical supplies, to studying the weather forecast, to drawing out the route for each day, Nan worked hard to make sure every detail was right.
這位就讀於華中科技大學信息專業的學生獨立策劃了整個活動。從預定房間到整理機械裝備，從研究天氣預報到制定每日的行車路線；南至超都極其用心，確保每一個細節都沒有偏差。
"This trip is not only about pushing our limits, but also about looking for adventure," said Nan. "It's [also] a testament to being adults, and part of a new generation of college students."
“這次旅行不只是爲了提升我們的極限，也出於想尋找冒險，”南至超說。“它同樣證明我們已經成年了，已經成爲新一代大學生中的一份子。”
Now in Hainan, Nan's team is pedaling around in T-shirts and shorts, shedding some of the weight they gained during the fall semester, and strengthening the bond of their friendships. Said Nan: "We now know each other way more than we used to, even after months of living together."
現在，南至超同隊員們正身着T恤短褲，騎行在海南，這樣不僅能夠減掉秋季學期時囤積的體重，還能增進彼此間的友誼。南至超說：“我們現在比以前更加了解彼此，甚至比共同生活幾個月還要好。”
Shi Yiyang, a professional cyclist working at a Beijing-based training center, likes the idea of using the holiday to get some exercise. Yet Shi cautions students to make sure they don't push themselves too much. After all, no one wants to be nursing an injury during Spring Festival.
北京某訓練中心的職業自行車手史益陽表示，他很贊同利用假期來進行體育鍛煉這一想法。但他也提醒同學們要切忌鍛鍊過度。畢竟，沒人想在春節期間因傷病而臥牀修養。
Illness 疾病
If your energy level is low for months onend, get checked out by a doctor. It could be depression or illness.
如果你連續數月身體抱恙，那就去看醫生吧。有可能是憂鬱症或其他疾病。
Set Alarm 設置鬧鐘
Studies show people who get up early and show up on time are happier and more productive. And eat a good breakfast. Healthful eating increases energy.
研究顯示早起和定時起牀的人生活得更加快樂也更加充實。別忘了好好吃頓早餐。健康的飲食可以增加你的能量。
