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Just because you’re on a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t occasionally treat yourself. The truth is that if you budget for a treat, you can easily fit it in. So make a point to reward yourself once a month or even weekly! Reward yourself when you reach a milestone or simply want to enjoy your life. Check out these methods.

Buy Yourself A Bouquet Of Flowers From The Grocery Store

This is our favorite self-care practice, which is why it ranks first. You can purchase a $5–$10 bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store once a month (or once every other week), and it won’t break the bank. Be mindful to try and pick flowers that will last for roughly 2 weeks so you can appreciate their beauty for a longer period of time. A lovely bouquet in your room can always force a smile to arise.

Try A New Restaurant During Happy Hours

You’ve been wanting to try a certain restaurant, but you don’t want to go over your dining budget. View the menu for the happy hour! A wide selection of snacks and specialty drinks are available during happy hours for a discounted price. Trying something new is a simple way to mark the end of the workday.

Check Out A Farmer’s Market

Local farmer’s markets are fantastic places to buy unique treats to snack on, presents, and handcrafted home goods. For details about farmer’s markets and other community events that are taking place in or near your neighborhood, visit the website nextdoor.com. Farmers’ markets are where I get some of my favorite gifts, bread, and artwork.

Have A Picnic In The Park

When the weather is nice, grab a cooler and visit a park. There are picnic areas in many parks. My standard picnic involves buying sandwiches at a nearby grocery shop, then traveling to a mountain refuge.

Go To The Library And Borrow Whatever You Want

Libraries aren’t just about books. In addition to attending free seminars (研讨会) and gatherings, you can access movies, publications, music, and newspapers. I even had the good fortune to attend a free workshop given by R.L. Stine, one of my all-time favorite authors, last year!

1.What should you pay attention to when you choose flowers?

A Its origin.

B Its container.

C Its duration.

D Its species.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Be mindful to try and pick flowers that will last for roughly 2 weeks so you can appreciate their beauty for a longer period of time.”要注意，尽量挑选那些能保存大约两周的花，这样你就能在更长的时间里欣赏它们的美丽。故选C。

2.You are recommended to your desired restaurant when ________ .

A there are new dishes

B there is discount

C you are in the mood

D you finish your work

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段的“A wide selection of snacks and specialty drinks are available during happy hours for a discounted price.”在欢乐时光（饮料减价时段），有多种小吃和特色饮料可供选择，价格优惠。故选B。

3.A farmer’s market is a place for ______.

A special local products

B strange presents

C fashionable artworks

D fresh food

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“buy unique treats to snack on, presents, and handcrafted home goods”当地农贸市场是一个购买独特零食、礼物以及手工家居用品的地方，即一个购买当地特产的地方。故选A。

4.What does the author think of libraries?

A Single-function.

B Problem-solving.

C Heat-preventing.

D Multi-purpose.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“In addition to attending free seminars and gatherings, you can access movies, publications, music, and newspapers.”除了参加免费的研讨会和聚会，你还可以观看电影、出版物、音乐和报纸。故选D。