Do you feel bored during your holidays? Here are some books for the stay-at-home who are fond of reading to pass time during their holidays.
A License to Heal(By Steven Bentley,www.iuniverse.com, $11. 95 sc, $ 3. 99 eb)
In the world of emergency medicine,there is pain,blood and tragedy(悲剧），but there is also hope and compassion. The book shows readers the stories from an ER doctor that brings this dynamic world to life. In this highly personal narrative,an emergency room physician describes the world of the ER as one filled with pain,fear and grief,but also compassion,hope,and a surprising amount of humor.
Imperfect Family(By Leyland A. King,www.xlibris.com, S 19. 99 sc, $3. 99 eh)
This book is a novel showcasing an ordinary family's union,strength,ambition and determination that made it possible for one generation to climb the slippery and shabby ladder from poverty to the security of American middle-class.
Walking the Stones of Time(By Oswald Brown,www.xtibris.com, $ 18. 99 sc, $3. 99 eb)
It is an extraordinary love story of an awkward young man and an equally awkward young woman who,despite their lack of social skills,developed a love that was stronger than all their inadequacies.
Honeyball (By Pete Liebengood, www.xlibris.com, $19. 99 sc, $3. 99 eb)
A group of women pull together in a dedicated campaign to find success at the box office while their leader finds the love of her life and the persons responsible for the death of her father in a plane Crash.
Batting Rocks over the Barn(By Lawn Griffiths,www.xlibris.com, S 19. 99 sc, $ 3. 99 eb)
The rhythm of rural life during the 1950s and 1960s comes alive through the eyes of a boy who grew up to become a newspaper journalist and film editor. Follow his journey in this book.
1. What can we learn about Steven Bentley's book?| A．It is a tragedy | B．It is the most expensive. |
| C．It is written in a narrative way. | D．It is a humorous story about a doctor.. |
| A．Lcyland A. King. | B．Lawn Griffiths. |
| C．Steven Bentley | D．Oswald Brown. |
| A．A License To Heal and Imperfect Family. |
| B．Imperfect Family and Honeyball. |
| C． Batting Rocks over the Barn and Walking the Stones of Time . |
| D．Walking the Stones of Time and Honeyball. |
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【推荐1】Best Compact SUVs for 2022
If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice. We highlight the best compact SUVs below to help get you started.
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson #1 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING:5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER: 187 |
The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, user—friendly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucson impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And it's powered by a zippy yet economical four-cylinder engine. It's also backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. | |
| 2021 Mazda CX—5 #2 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER:187—227 |
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SU'V class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesn't have the most spacious cargo hold, hut it offers a sophisticated and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and a revamped infotainment system. The CX-5's solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award. | |
| 2022 Honda CR—V #3 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD. AWD HORSEPOWER: 190 |
The 2022 Honda CR—V finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. It's among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CR—V is a good SUV. It delivers energetic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of its solid combination of quality and value, we named the CR—V a finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money. | |
| A．2021 Hyundai Tucson | B．2021 Mazda CX—5 |
| C．2022 Honda CR—V | D．2022 Hyundai Tucson |
| A．The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain. |
| B．The 2021 Mazda CX —5 is powered by a zippy four—cylinder engine. |
| C．The 2022 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have large spacious cargo hold. |
| D．The CR—V was named 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award. |
| A．To detail some best compact SUVs for 2022. |
| B．To promote the best compact SUVs for readers. |
| C．To advertise for some car designing companies. |
| D．To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings. |
【推荐2】Camp Odayin provides fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people and their families this year.
Winter Camp
February 15-February 17
It is hosted in Amery, a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities and free round trip transportation is provided from Minneapolis and Madison. This camp is for children who have attended Residential Camp or Day Camp before. Campers can experience snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding. Registrations are processed during December & January.
Moms Retreat
May 16-May 17
Scheduled in downtown Stillwater. Moms Retreat will seek to improve the quality of caregivers’ life. It will include meals, boarding and yoga-activities. Registration will open in April for moms that receive the email invitation from Camp Odayih. If the limit is reached, we will start a wait list.
Residential Camp
July 13-July 18
Campers will have a chance to communicate with other young people sharing the same grade. Hosted in Lutherdale, it will include swimming, horseback riding and talent show. The approval by the Camp Odayin Director is necessary. Registration will open in early March and is due May 1st.
Family Camp
October 26-November 1
Hosted in Camp Lake, the camp is a two-night commitment for families with children suffering from heart diseases, who will benefit from connecting with other families who have similar health, emotional and social concerns. Activities will include drawing, fancy dress balls and movies. Families who have a child in 12th grade or younger (no minimum age) can attend. Camper registration is available online in late August.
1. Which camp will you choose if you are interested in yoga?| A．Moms Retreat. | B．Winter Camp. |
| C．Residential Camp. | D．Family Camp. |
| A．To Amery. | B．To Stillwater. | C．To Camp Lake. | D．To Lutherdale. |
| A．It offers snow activities. | B．It welcomes all families. |
| C．It accepts children with health problems. | D．It is intended for previous campers only |
【推荐3】Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Country: Maldives
Telephone: ＋960 668 0629
Eat with the fishes at the world’s first and only all-glass underwater restaurant. Placed 5 meters below the surface of the Indian Ocean, the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant has 180-degree views of sea-fish. Once inside, you can enjoy delicious European dishes, such as caviar, prawn tartare, and reef lobster.
La Gruta Restaurant
Country: Mexico
Telephone: ＋52 55 5202 2775
Placed just behind the Pyramid of the Sun (太阳金字塔), La Gruta Restaurant serves traditional Mexican meals in a mysterious cave. After the challenge of climbing the pyramid, reward (奖赏) yourself with tacos, barbacoa, or fajitas. You’ll be following in some famous footsteps — everyone from Mexican artist Frida Kahlo to Queen Elizabeth has spent time here.
The Rock Restaurant
Country: Tanzania
Telephone: ＋255 776 591 360
The Rock Restaurant is just off the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. Reached by boat at high tide (潮水) and by foot at low, this place is positively made for taking photos. In the 12-table dining room, you can have seafood with local touches, such as fish carpaccio with coconut sauce and potato gnocchi served with prawns.
Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant
Country: Philippines
Telephone: ＋632 521 0830
Hope you don’t mind getting your feet wet. At the Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant, bamboo picnic tables are set in a pool at the base of an artificial (人工的) waterfall. Diners have traditional Philippine food with fish, rice, barbecued chicken, and bananas, as water from the falls gently courses throughout the space. No shoes allowed. All rows will get wet.
1. In which restaurant can you eat European dishes?| A．La Gruta Restaurant. | B．The Rock Restaurant. |
| C．Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. | D．Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant. |
| A．＋960 668 0629. | B．＋52 55 5202 2775. |
| C．＋255 776 591 360. | D．＋632 521 0830. |
| A．It serves Mexican food. |
| B．It can only be reached by boat. |
| C．It once hosted Queen Elizabeth. |
| D．It has requirements about what you wear. |
【推荐1】You might find a few good recommendations to be helpful when it comes to adding to your reading list.
Young Mungo
by Douglas Stuart
$26.67
Jess needs a fresh start and leans on her half-brother, Ben, who lives in Paris, for a place to stay. When she arrives at his apartment, however, he’s not there. Although she comes to the city of lights to escape the past that has been disturbing her, she finds herself digging into Ben’s future.
The It Girl
by Ruth Ware
$26.67
It’s a mystery about one woman’s search to find answers about her friend’s murder. Hannah must search for the truth all over again, which might hit closer to home than she expects. You can start reading this pick on July 12.
The Candy House
by Jennifer Egan
$25.20
Bix Bouton is 40, father of four kids and hungry for new ideas. After he joins a conversation group, he gets his big new idea: “Own Your Unconscious.” With this technology, you can access every memory you’ve ever had — and exchange them for the memories of others. You can find this book on shelves on April 5.
South to America
by Imani Perry
$26.67
In this story, a native Alabaman returns home and looks at her state with fresh eyes — and learns about the stories and experiences of others she’s met along the way. By weaving these stories together, Perry has crafted (精心制作) a book that takes you not only below the Mason-Dixon line but also through the country as a whole. It will be available starting Jan. 25.
1. What is Yong Mungo about?| A．How we can make candy easily at home. |
| B．What an Alabaman experiences in his state. |
| C．How a girl travels to someone else’s future. |
| D．What is the truth behind a person’s murder. |
| A．The Candy House | B．Young Mungo |
| C．The It Girl | D．South to America |
| A．A textbook. | B．A book list. |
| C．A course plan. | D．An academic article. |
【推荐2】Start Something You Won't Want To Stop
If you are hunting for a chance to get close to nice books, you know, Readers Digest USA will never let you down. We have got recommendations for the second month of 2021.
The Cure
| By Sandra Freeman www.authorhouse.co.uk Hardback $35.97 Paperback $15.78 E-book $4.99  |
Dany returns to France in an effort to heal her heartbreak and discovers an excellent hotel where love starts, consumes, and alters Dany to the depths of her soul.
Finding Your（Lost）Joy
| By Laurel Khiabani www.xlibris.com Hardback $22.99 Paperback $14.99 E-book $3.99  |
If you suffer sadness, grief, anxiety, or depression, this can serve as a guidebook to lift up your state of mind; you can add your joyful things and make it yours.
Steerage And Amour
| By Edward L. Divita www.xlibis.com Hardback $36.99 Paperback $20.99 E-book $3.99  |
This book narrates the history of several generations of the Italian Divita family as related to the unrest of society and political climate, especially in Italy and America during the early 1900s.
Presidential Spirit
| By Gina S.Scheff www.iuniverse.com Hardback $23.99 Paperback $15.99 E-book $2.99  |
A woman afraid to love again meets a spirited airman named David, who shows her that nothing can stop true love, not even death. It tells the true story of the airman who soared above his tough circumstances and the woman who was the wind beneath his wings.
Link to our advertisement web-page on www.unitedthroughreading.org for more.
1. Who is the character in Sandra Freeman's book?| A．Dany. | B．Laurel. | C．David. | D．Edward. |
| A．The Cure. | B．Presidential Spirit. |
| C．Finding Your（Lost）Joy. | D．Steerage And Amour. |
| A．A history textbook. | B．A real-life based novel |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science fiction. |
【推荐3】There are four novels for you.
The Boy in the Striped PyjamasThis book takes you through waves of emotion as you start to understand the main character, a 9-year-old boy Bruno. The story taking place during the Holocaust (大屠杀), we witness the horror from the boy’s viewpoint. You will be shocked by some of the surprising aspects of the book as the boy makes friends with a Jewish boy named Shmuel in the concentration camp (集中营). They meet up on their side of the fence each day.
The Book ThiefThe story is about a young girl named Liesel who has to live with foster parents (养父母) during World War II. On the way to her new home, her brother dies, setting the sad tone for the story. There is hope, however, when Liesel discovers her love for reading and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing attacks with a Jewish man hidden in her basement.
The Fault in Our StarsThis is probably the most touching book that makes you cry, as it records the experiences of teens who are dying of cancer and living their last days in love. The real tragedy is the love between the main characters, who know that they’re certain to die.
A Child Called “It”It’s one of the saddest stories of abuse (虐待) in recent decades. A Child Called “It” is based on the true story of Dave Pelzer, a boy from California who suffered at the hands of his cruel mother. The tears will come from both sadness and the inspiration tied to Dave’s fight for survival in an environment where he is considered useless.
1. Which book is a love story?| A．The Fault in Our Stars. | B．A Child Called “It”. |
| C．The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. | D．The Book Thief. |
| A．Liesel’s brother. | B．Bruno. | C．Liesel. | D．Dave Pelzer. |
| A．They have a sad ending. | B．They are connected with wars. |
| C．They are emotionally powerful. | D．They expose the dark side of society. |
【推荐1】Where can you discover some really smooth whiskey? Here, we bring you places of Scotland that you must include in your travel plan.
The Glenlivet
In the 1800s, whiskey smuggling (走私) was on a rise in Scotland. The place was surrounded with over 200 unlawful production units around the mountain. But all this is the thing of the past as the brand today has built a market for itself and legalized (合法化) its own style of spirits (烈酒) which satisfies its audience even today.
The Macallan
There is a loyal lovers club of the brand as it is one of the finest scotches (苏格兰威士忌). The Macallan has a range of wonderful whiskeys to impress an expert. The brand has mastered the art of creating beautiful flavors(口味) for extremely expensive spirits. On your visit, you can learn all about the process of making whiskeys from start to finish along with a, fine tasting session (会期) of your brand in the end.
Laphroaig
Of the eight available facilities (设施) around the areas, Laphroaig is the finest facility. Located on the windswept island, the Laphroaig facility is easily accessible by airways from Glasgow. Often visited by royalty and celebrities, this distillery (酿酒厂) is a dream place for whiskey lovers. Don’t forget to pick up an expensive flavoured spirts from various tasting sessions.
Glenmorangie
A visit to this particular distillery is a mini vacation and an experience itself. With a golf course to organic food and a visit to the nearby Tarlogie Springs, this tour will make your experience worthwhile. For your knowledge the Glenmorangie comes with a clearly different tradition of whiskey making.
1. What happened to Scotland whisky in the 19th century?| A．Its smuggling kept going up. | B．It had its legal style. |
| C．Its brand market was formed. | D．Its audience were from mountain areas. |
| A．The Glenlivet & The Macallan | B．Glenmorangie & The Macallan |
| C．Laphroaig & Glenmorangie | D．The Glenlivet & Glenmorangie |
| A．Interesting buildings. | B．Different views on spirits. |
| C．Various facilities in Scotland. | D．Places famous for whiskey. |
【推荐2】Four Best Outdoor Winter Activities Around the Midwest
Don’t let winter freeze you out. When the outside ices over, Midwesterners should take advantage of it. Look through our list and find the season’s coolest activities.
Walk on (Not) Thin Ice, Wisconsin
Once you walk, the ice talks, or rather, sings. When you step onto a frozen lake (remember, the ice must be at least 4 inches thick), it responds with different sounds. Even in the stillness of winters, the lake reminds you it’s still here—and still alive.
Let It Go, Minnesota
To all Queen Elsa’s fans: Your palaces are waiting for you. Ice artists here have carved walk-through castles with underground passages, slides and frozen fountains looking like natural formations. At night, colorful LEDs light up the ice. Take a seat on an ice throne—the cold never bothers you anyway.
Sled(乘雪橇) like an Olympian, Muskegon, Michigan
Live out your Beijing 2022 fantasies at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park. Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed an 850-foot long track where green hands are accepted. Sleds can reach speeds of up to 30 mph on it. Come and enjoy this unique experience!
Fly a Kite, Clear Lake, Iowa
In the clear blue sky, a school of fish is streaming in the wind, tailed by a hungry, fierce dragon. Look up, and you’re floating in a fantasy world. Look down, and you realize you’re grounded—on solid ice. Clear Lake’s Color the Wind kite festival began about 20 years ago to brighten up dull winter days.
1. What do Activities 1 and 4 have in common?| A．They feature the beauty of winter. | B．They make the lake more attractive. |
| C．They are done on the ice. | D．They include a special festival. |
| A．In Minnesota. | B．In Wisconsin. | C．In lowa | D．In Michigan. |
| A．Sled with an Olympian. | B．Design their own track. |
| C．Celebrate the Winter Olympics. | D．Try sledding with no experience. |
【推荐3】Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Besides Shanghai’s own attractions, tourist attractions around the city are well worth a visit. Shanghai Tour Bus Center has several branches (分部) in different parts of the city. It offers over 170 itineraries (行程) to more than 270 attractions in the city and neighboring provinces.
Here below are some places Shanghai tour buses visit:
*Zhouzhuang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return air-conditioned bus fare and admission to the attraction.
*Xitang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return bus fare and admission to the attraction; CNY 75 for a roundtrip bus fare only.
* West Lake
Inclusions: a one-way bullet train trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou, a bus trip from Hangzhou Railway Station to the attraction site, a bus trip from the attraction site to Hangzhou Railway Station, the local guide service, and admission to the attraction.
Fee: CNY 330
*Two Days of Yellow Mountain
A round-trip bus trip to the foot of Yellow Mountain, a hotel room for one night on Yellow Mountain, and the tour guide service.
Fee:
| Standard Hotel Room Stay | VIP Hotel Room Stay | |
| Fridays | CNY 358 | CNY 668 |
| Saturdays | CNY 418 | CNY 768 |
| Sundays to the following Thursdays | CNY 318 | CNY 568 |
Note:
General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Address: BI, No. 2409. South Zhongshan 2nd Road
Tel: 021-24095555
South Railway Station Branch
Address: South Long Distance Bus Station, No. 666, Shilong Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021-54363617
Hongkou Branch
Address: No.5 Gate, Hongkou Football Stadium, No. 444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-56963248 Yangpu Branch
Address: Yangpu Sports Center, No. 640, Longchang Road, Yangpu District
Tel: 021-65803210
1. How much is a ticket for a standard Yellow Mountain trip starting on Tuesday?| A．CNY318. | B．CNY 358. | C．CNY 418. | D．CNY 568. |
| A．The local guide service. | B．The entrance ticket for the town. |
| C．A one-way bullet train fare. | D．A bus fare from Xitang to Hangzhou Railway Station. |
| A．Hongkou Branch. | B．General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center. |
| C．Yangpu Branch. | D．South Railway Station Branch. |
【推荐1】A day in the life of 18-year-old David Lanster is full of typical teenage stuff: school, baseball practice, homework. And then he starts cooking.
"Some nights I stay up when I am making pies, or even later if we're braising(炖)beef, "said the student at Ransom Everglades High School in Florida, US.
For the past year, Lanster and Kelly Moran, his classmate, have been hosting fancy dinner parties at Lanster's parents' home. Their meals have 17 courses and are all made by themselves.
Their guests used to give them gifts to thank them, until the pair decided to do something nice for charity.
"We got some really great Miami Heat tickets, a nice watch, and many kitchen gadgets(小器械), "Lanster said, " But we wanted to make this something positive for people other than us."
Lanster and Moran focused on Common Threads, a charity that aims to teach kids in poor communities to cook and make healthy eating choices.
The young cooks ask their guests to give however much they want as payment for their meals. It all goes to Common Threads because Lanster's parents cover their food costs. After their last 12-person event, Lanster and Moran gave $ 1,600 to the charity.
Now, they're taking their show out of the kitchen and on the road. Lanster and Moran have started to organize private dinner parties with a similar model: the host pays for the ingredients, and the guests make a donation to a charity of their choice.
Without formal training, Lanster said he had been interested in cooking since he helped his mom in the kitchen when he was very young. He learned how to cook by reading cookbooks and watching TV programs.
Outside the kitchen, the two are busy preparing their college applications. Neither is sure what they will do in the future, but they've promised their parents that they'll leave professional cooking alone until they finish school.
1. How is Lanster’s life different from other teenagers’ lives?| A．He stays up late to finish homework. |
| B．He plays baseball every day after school. |
| C．He goes to a cooking school in his spare time. |
| D．He holds dinner parties to collect money for charity. |
| A．They will receive thank-you cards from the guests. |
| B．They will cover the food costs with the money they have collected. |
| C．They will ask their guests to donate money to charity. |
| D．They will visit the poor children at Common Threads. |
| A．Creative and helpful. |
| B．Humorous and optimistic. |
| C．Outgoing and patient. |
| D．Confident and cautious. |
【推荐2】6-Day Great Rail Journey to Wales
Absorbed in scenery as we ride aboard historic steam railways, and step back in time as we visit the impressive castles dotted along the coastline of this beautiful mountainous region.
Day 1. Llandudno
Meet in the seaside town of Llandudno on Wales' rugged (崎岖的) north coast before dinner in our hotel's award-winning restaurant.
Day 2. Portmeirion and Ffestiniog Railway
Enjoy a nostalgic (怀旧的) journey on the Welsh Highland Railway through the foothills of the Snowdon Mountain range to Beddgelert. Continue to the pretty Italian-style village of Portmeirion for a guided tour, before a journey on the historic Ffestiniog Railway.
Days 3-4. Caernarfon Castle and Snowdon
Take an attractive guided tour of Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO-listed castle that dates back to 1283. Continue to the National Slate Museum before a journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top of Snowdon, where there's time to take in the views. Day 4 is free to explore Llandudno.
Days 5-6. Conwy Castle, Bodnant Garden and home
Visit 13th century Conwy Castle for a guided tour. Continue to Plas Mawr, the best preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Britain. End at Bodnant Garden, a beautiful wild garden. This evening, enjoy a "Taste of Wales" party. On Day 6 our holiday concludes.
Call 01904 730773 or visit GreatRail.com for more information.
1. How many castles will be visited during the journey?| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．Day 2. | B．Day 3. | C．Day 4. | D．Day 5. |
| A．Means of riding. | B．Delicious dinner. |
| C．Unforgettable party. | D．Travel time. |
Mobile phone use among children has become a big problem for the school this year. Some children have got mobile phones as birthday gifts, and more students want them.
Wang Pi, an official, said, “Mobile phone use is a distraction (分散注意力的东西) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms.” Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
Wang Pi, also said some schools has tried to ban mobile phones, but some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if their was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school offices. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. They were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. Some middle schools have banned students from carrying mobile phones _____.
| A．because they are students | B．because they don’t earn money |
| C．when they are at school | D．when they are free |
| A．help the teachers with their work | B．leave their mobile phones at school offices |
| C．use their mobile phones | D．get in touch with their children |
| A．teachers; students; mobile phones | B．teachers; mobile phones; students |
| C．students; teachers; mobile phones | D．students; mobile phones; teachers |
| A．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school |
| B．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
| C．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
