World heritage is a tricky thing to protect. Even when something makes it onto UNESCO's list, other factors can still put it at risk of being damaged. The environment, climate change, tourists and development-all these can affect world heritage sites.
Recently, the National Geographic listed the best-and worst-protected heritage items in the world.
The Kathmandu Valley in Nepal scored last because the ancient temples there are surrounded by modern construction and dense air pollution.
Sometimes it is difficult to protect a world heritage site because the factors that threaten it, like climate, are hard to control. The Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia;for example, is suffering because of ultraviolet(紫外线的)sun rays coming through the hole in the ozone layer(臭氧层).
These rays affect the coral(珊瑚)there and kill off smaller ecosystems. There are things that can be done to preserve the life in the reef and help it survive, but repairing the hole in the ozone layer itself-the root cause of the problem-would be a difficult task.
Often the biggest damage is done by people. The Amazon Rainforest, for example, is threatened by companies wanting to chop down its trees, some of which have been there for centuries. Mining companies want to dig deep into the Amazon basin to reach the valuable resources there.
The cost of all these human actions is enormous. It's not just that whole species of animals are disappearing, or that natural beauty is being destroyed. Scientists have not had the chance to study all the plants in the Amazon, and believe some could hold potential cures for diseases.
The area is now called the Central Amazon Conservation Complex and there are rules banning or limiting destructive practices. But people-often ignore them and the destruction goes on
However, many UNESCO sites are success stories of how world heritage can be protected. The Alhambra Palace in Spain and Te Wahipounamu in New Zealand are great examples of how UNESCO and the local community can work together to save priceless landmarks. Both gained top spots on the National Geographic list as the best-protected heritage sites in the world. “Local people are all active protectors. All tourists need reminding that they are entering an exceptional place, that it is a privilege to be there, “ commented the magazine.
1. What is the biggest problem facing the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal?| A．The sharp deerease in the number of ancient temples. |
| B．Serious air pollution and modernization. |
| C．Ultraviolet sun rays coming through the hole in the ozone layer. |
| D．The stream of tourists threatening ancient temples there. |
| A．little can-be done to preserve the life in the reef |
| B．the root cause of the problem is still unknown |
| C．the factor threatening it is almost beyond control |
| D．the ecosystems there have been badly destroyed. |
| A．Climate change is a major threat to the Amazon Rainforest. |
| B．The measures taken to protect the Amazon Rainforest have turned out to be highly effective. |
| C．Local people living around the Amazon Rainforest are all active protectors. |
| D．It's expected that the medical value of some unknown plants in the Amazon Rainforest will be discovered. |
| A．special advantage | B．clear signal |
| C．total failure | D．dramatic change |
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【推荐1】Chinese people love food made of flour, whether it be dumplings, or flatbread. In the hands of skilled artisans (手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with, which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑). Among the various art styles of dough figurines, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art, which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city. Their fine and lovely handicrafts tell stories of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
It was created by Lang Shao’an. Most dough figurines are animals and characters from legends, historical stories, and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for display. Some are designed for children to eat or play with, with simple forms and vivid decorations, while others are fine pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason, during the process of making them, they are often mixed with additives (添加剂) to prevent them from breaking up, being eaten by insects or growing moldy. Over the course of his long career, Lang Shao’an developed a set of skilled fingers with an elegant artistic sense.
Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is a third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascot-shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans. In his skilled hands, pop culture icons such as figures based on Marvel comics characters and Chinese mythological figure Nezha with smoky makeup, resonate with young people.
Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public. Many young people are unwilling to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.
1. What is special about Dough Figurine Lang?| A．It is a mirror of Beijing’s culture. | B．It shows people’s love for animals. |
| C．It is created by many famous artists. | D．It is the most popular folk art in Beijing. |
| A．To make dough figurines taste good. | B．To make colors brighter and last longer. |
| C．To help shape dough into various forms. | D．To better preserve the finished products. |
| A．Suggestions for other folk artisans. | B．Different art styles of dough figurines |
| C．Lang Jiaziyu’s achievements as an artisan. | D．The popularity of modern dough figurines. |
| A．To call on people to master a skill. |
| B．To appeal to people to value this folk art. |
| C．To teach people ways to appreciate the handicraft. |
| D．To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage. |
【推荐2】In 1240, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II built Castel del Monte on a lonely hill in central Puglia, where he had a perfect view of approaching enemies. He probably never imagined the enemies might be tourists one day. But these days, the old castle has been polished clean, and hundreds of multicolored Pullman buses snake up the winding roads to its grounds, now filled with T-shirt stands, Coca-Cola signs and a 200-car parking lot. All this thanks to the fact that UNESCO has designated (认定) it a World Heritage Site in 1996.
Officially, UNESCO honors places that exemplify an area’s ancestry, with the purpose of ensuring they are preserved. Unofficially, this designation is a kind of fairy dust that often turns little-known cultural sites into overnight tourist sensations. This is both a gift and a cuss. Lisa Mastny, senior adviser to the World Watch Institute, says tourism is double-edged for places considered of “outstanding value to humanity. It offers many poor communities the chance to obtain financial rewards, but also threatens the very resources —human and natural—upon which the industry is ultimately built”.
There is growing awareness that assigning UNESCO designation is worthless — or worse, harmful — without some kind of follow-up preservation program. “In the early days there wasn’t much attention given to what would happen once these site s became World Heritage. But that’s changing slowly,” says Joseph King, director of the sites unit at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM). In Africa, a 12-year training program is currently underway to teach locals not only how to preserve their immovable cultural heritage, but how to use it for economic development. In Eastern Europe, where tourism is a relatively new thing, cities are looking for help in figuring out where to draw the line between preserving historical centers and promoting urban development.
1. What can we learn about Castel del Monte?| A．It was built to enjoy the view. | B．It has become a hot tourist spot. |
| C．It has to make way for a shopping mall. | D．It failed to win UNESCO designation in 1996. |
| A．Solution. | B．Promise. | C．Drawback. | D．Chance. |
| A．By quoting experts. | B．By analyzing cause and effect. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Is UNESCO Helpful in Driving Global Tourism? |
| B．How Can a Place Be Included in the UNESCO List? |
| C．Why Is It Important to Market World Heritage Site Tours? |
| D．Does Identifying World Heritage Sites Do More Harm Than Good? |
【推荐3】A 5,300-year-old Chinese city that provides the earliest example of civilization in the country has been named China’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Liangzhu Archaeological Site in Zhejiang Province was designated a “cultural site“ at the ongoing UNESCO meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing the total number of Chinese heritage sites to 55—surpassing (超过) Italy as the country with the largest number in the world.
The ruins, located in Hangzhou, sit on the plain of river networks in the basin of the Yangtze River and date back to around 3,300 BC. The site covers an area of 14.3 square kilometers and includes relics of 11 dams, cemetery sites (墓址), a water protection system and walls that give evidence to an early Chinese city civilization, with planting rice as the economic foundation.
The discovery of the site was of “primary importance” as it provides good evidence that Chinese civilization started around 5,000 years ago — 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Colin Renfrew, a retired professor of archaeology at the University of Cambridge said, “So when we are talking about the origins of state society in China, we can think of the Liangzhu instead of the Shang civilization around 1,500 BC.”
The site was first discovered in 1936 when a team of archaeologists unearthed some pottery (陶器) and began searching for further evidence. A breakthrough came in 1986 when a cemetery site with around 1,200artifacts was uncovered. The walls of the city were discovered in 2007 and the surrounding water protection system was unearthed in 2015. Archaeologists think that it would have taken 4,000 people working for ten years to build the system.
The decision to add the site to the UNESCO list is the result of more than twenty years’ work, with preparations starting in 1994. The site is now open to tourists, but the number allowed to visit the site is limited to 3,000 a day and bookings must be made online.
1. What does the underlined word “designated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Cited. | B．Named | C．Developed. | D．Created. |
| A．It proves state society’s origins around 1500 BC. | B．It proves the existence of Shang civilization. |
| C．It proves China’s 5000-year-old civilization. | D．It proves China has the longest civilization. |
| A．A burial site was first unearthed in 1994. |
| B．The discovery proves China has the longest history around the world. |
| C．It took UNESCO 20 years to include the site in its list. |
| D．China is taking measures to protect the site. |
| A．In a novel | B．In a news report |
| C．In an art magazine | D．In an advertisement |
【推荐1】Consider what goes through your mind after you’ve taken your seat on an airplane. You’ve not seen the captain, but his or her voice comes over the air. “Hello, this is your captain speaking.” Are you about to fly the friendly skies? What you probably don’ realize is that you do make quick judgments (判断) based on very few factors the moment you hear “hello”.
Experts have discovered that “hello” carries enough information for listeners to draw judgments about the speakers personality, such as how reliable (可信赖的) he or she is. They recorded 64 students reading a telephone conversation. The word “hello” was then picked from each recording, and 320 different students listened to that word through a computer. The students were asked to score the voices according to personality, including attractiveness and warmth, giving them points from l to 10. Although every voice was played in one third a second, the students formed an opinion quickly.
It is amazing that from such short voices of speech they can get such an obvious impression of a person. And whether it is correct, their impressions are mostly the same as what the other listeners get. The research also suggests that people’ impressions are based on the tone (语调) of voice. Men and women who present the strength of their voices are regarded as more reliable.
The speed with which the students made their judgments makes much sense. Deciding who to trust can be important to your survival. There’s no point in listening to someone talk for 5 minutes to decide if they’re reliable or not — you could be dead already. The discovery may help improve computer-made voice technologies, experts say.
1. Why does the author mention “the captain” in paragraph 1?| A．To present a fact. | B．To make a prediction. |
| C．To introduce a new research. | D．To explain the rule on a plane. |
| A．Making telephone calls. |
| B．Playing voices at high speeds. |
| C．Picking “hello” from conversations. |
| D．Listening to and scoring the records of “hello”. |
| A．Make a long speech. | B．Give powerful voice. |
| C．Follow other listeners. | D．Speak as fast as possible. |
| A．The secret to tallying for 5 minutes. | B．The different ways you say “hello”. |
| C．The application in voice technologies. | D．The method of listening with attention. |
Calling mobile phones the "remote control" for life, market research firm Synovate's poll said cell phones are so ubiquitous that by last year more humans owned one than did not.
Three-quarters of the more than 8,000 respondents polled online in 11 countries said they take their phone with them everywhere, with Russians and Singaporeans the most attached.
More than a third also said they couldn't live without their phone, topped by Taiwanese and again Singaporeans, while one in four would find it harder to replace the mobile than their purse.
Some two-thirds of respondents go to bed with their phones nearby and can't switch them off, even though they want to, because they're afraid they'll miss something.
"Mobiles give us safety, security and instant access to information. They are the number one tool of communication for us, sometimes even surpassing face-to-face communication. They are our connections to our lives," Jenny Chang, Synovate's managing director in Taiwan, said in a statement.
Mobiles have also changed the nature of relationships, with the survey finding nearly half of all respondents use text messages to flirt, a fifth set up first-dates via text and almost the same number use the same method to end a love affair.
Apart from the obvious calling and texting, the top three features people use regularly on their mobile phones globally are the alarm clock, the camera and the games.
As for email and Internet access, 17 percent of respondents said they checked their inboxes or surfed the Web on their phones, led by those in the United States and Britain.
One in 10 respondents log onto social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace regularly via mobile, again led by Britain and the United States.
"As the mobile becomes more and more an all-in-one device, many other businesses are facing challenging times. The opportunities for mobile manufacturers and networks however are enormous," said Synovate's global head of media, Steve Garton.
Not everyone is tech savvy, however: 37 percent of respondents said they don't know how to use all the functions on their phone.
1. According to the passage, the top two regular functions of mobile phones may be________.
| A．camera and game |
| B．calling and texting |
| C．email and calling |
| D．surfing and texting |
| A．There are many functions on their phones. |
| B．About half of all respondents end a love affair via text. |
| C．Mobiles make people feel safe, secure and help them to get information. |
| D．Mobiles used as the tool of communication is not popular with people. |
| A．Cell phone plays an important part in body. |
| B．As for most of people, wallet is less important than cell phone. |
| C．More humans would rather own their wallet than cell phones. |
| D．Poll considered mobile phones as the “remote control” for life. |
| A．rare | B．special | C．interesting | D．common |
【推荐3】A listener from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He's planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we tell about the most popular places to visit in the country, and hear about what makes them so appealing.
Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop at stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Trip Advisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. There are also ratings for hotels, restaurants, and places people have visited around the world. Every year, Trip Advisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.
America's major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. This is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.
"They do a great job of giving travelers what they want while they're on vacation. They cater to (迎合) every type of traveler need. So whether you're traveling alone, you're traveling for business, you're traveling with your family – whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to (与…一致)delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you're there." said Brooke Ferencsik, a tourist from Germany.
1. The author is most possibly________.| A．a radio announcer | B．a journalist |
| C．a university professor | D．a tour guide |
| A．city residents’ kindness and care |
| B．the good service |
| C．great opportunities of jobs |
| D．the varieties(多样性) of cities |
| A．Yellowstone National Park |
| B．The Grand Canyon |
| C．Los Angeles, California |
| D．Washington D.C. |
| A．Welcome to Trip Advisor |
| B．America’s Major Tourist Attractions |
| C．The Power of the Internet |
| D．It’s Tourist Who Decide Where to Go |
【推荐1】There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the-t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s.
Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy(遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor(from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects, most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each others’ accents.
1. Which of the following is a group of American words?| A．Vacation; holiday. | B．Apartment; flat. |
| C．Vacation; apartment. | D．Holiday; flat. |
| A．choice | B．change |
| C．structure | D．use |
| A．They both have some strange words. |
| B．They are affecting people using them. |
| C．They connect people of the two countries. |
| D．Their differences have little effect on communication. |
| A．Ways to tell British English from American English |
| B．Differences between British and American English |
| C．Development of British and American English |
| D．Difficulty for Brits and Americans to understand each other |
【推荐2】The editor of the Cool Camping Britain chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.
Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides
Is this Britain's most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it's not hard for campers to see how the island inspired fantasy landscapes in The Lord of the Rings.The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.
Open April~September, pitches from £5 per tent per night.
Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk
Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It's a great place to do nothing and get into nature.You can set up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.
Open Easter~October, pitches from £10 per tent per night.
Pleasant Streams, near St Austell, Cornwall
This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse with books and games for a rainy day, many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks, and a pub just a 10-minute stroll (walk) away. There's very little to do here, no bells or whistles. Campfires are encouraged.
Open Easter~September, pitches from £10 per tent per night.
Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
Its only campsite couldn't be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest asst (优点)－so bring plenty of books to read and don't expect a phone signal. But at least one of life's necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.
Open MarchOctober, pitches from 7.50 per tent per night.
1. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?| A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. |
| B．Swattesfield,Thonham Magna, Suffolk. |
| C．Pleasant Streams, near St Austell, Cornwall. |
| D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. |
| A．buy many books in the bookstore. | B．get everyday necessities. |
| C．view the bay from the hillside. | D．communicate with others by phone. |
| A．To advertise the Cool Camping Britain. |
| B．To introduce some beautiful Britain sites for campers. |
| C．To attract film directors and photographers to Britain. |
| D．To show us some interesting activities in Britain. |
【推荐3】Christmas is on the way: 4 gift ideas from Stanford's bookshop.
Shipping Areas Tea Towel, £9. 99 (enjoying a 10% discount)
We are a nation of sailors who rely on weather forecasts to keep safe. This book will help you understand the shipping forecast, with the 30 shipping areas mentioned in the National Weather Service. So, the next time you turn on the radio and hear about high winds in Cromarty, Forth and Tyne, you'll know that they mean strong winds in these areas. You'll be wiser to make some preparations.
The Writer's Map, £30 (enjoying a 5% discount)
The Writer's Map combines maps and literature. Many writers use maps to plan out their stories. This book collects maps that appear in fiction and non-fiction. JRR Tolkien, a fantasy novel writer, said, “The fact that many books choose to contain one map is evidence to the importance of maps. I wisely started with a map, and made the story fit.”
Brutalist London Map, £8 (enjoying a 5% discount)
You either love it or you hate it. Said to have been coined (创造) in the late 1950s from the French raw concrete, brutalism (野兽派艺术) was a big influence on the 1960s London’s finest examples of brutalism. Brutalism maps of other cities, including Paris, Washington and Sydney, are also available.
The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, £14. 99 (enjoying a 10% & discount)
The national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, has been mapping the Great Britain for many years. The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book includes word puzzles and various mathematical challenges. It includes maps containing rare geographical characteristics or places of special cultural interest. It will make you look more closely at every map and test your map-reading knowledge.
1. Shipping Areas Tea Towel can help sailors ________.| A．know world-famous shipping areas |
| B．prepare for bad weather in advance |
| C．have the ability to predict weather |
| D．judge the quality of various ships |
| A．They are both brought out by the same publisher. |
| B．They both aim to test readers' map-reading skill. |
| C．They can both reflect the history of Britain. |
| D．They both include challenging puzzles. |
| A．To advertise four books. |
| B．To compare four books. |
| C．To appeal to people to read. |
| D．To show different maps. |
【推荐1】Abandoned around 900 years ago soon after its decoration started, Ta Keo (塔高寺) has been revived by Chinese and Cambodian experts.
The Angkor (吴哥窟) complex spreads over an area of 400 square kilometers. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1992. However, due to heavy rains, stealing and lack of protection for centuries, most temples of Angkor were seriously damaged.
In order to better protect and conserve these pearls of human civilization, China joined ICC-Angkor, an international campaign launched by Cambodia and UNESCO in 1993. From Chausay Tevada to Ta Keo, the Chinese team has earned trust and established a good reputation.
“Its unfinished status shows the construction procedures of temples in Angkor. This gives Ta Keo irreplaceable value in the study of Angkor’s architecture,” said Jin Zhaoyu, an engineer from the CACH (中国文化遗产研究院).
Such uniqueness, however, presented greater challenges. Compared with Chausay Tevada, it covers a larger area and has more risks including unsteady stone structures, a poor drainage system and fallen key parts.
“Because the construction is unfinished, many fallen parts are not carved, leaving little information of its relations with other parts,” said Jin.
Jin showed archives of those fallen parts, each with its ID file, picture and dimensions. He said, “Every stone is unique. If one stone is in the wrong position, the gap will grow wider as you restore it and an accurate restoration will be impossible.”
To better understand the temple’s structure and precisely restore it, the team applied the most advanced technologies, including 3D laser scanning and mapping, structural research and drone recording, to build a complete digital model of Ta Keo.
Jin demonstrated the 3D model system, with which they restored the temple hundreds of times. “I can measure the dimensions of every stone and every gap in computer, and search the right stone that can fit in the gap,” Jin said.
This is much easier said than done. Dozens of Chinese experts from various fields worked together with Cambodian colleagues to overcome a string of obstacles. It took them eight years to restore Ta Keo.
1. What can we learn about the Angkor complex from the text?| A．It has the largest size of its kind worldwide |
| B．Its significance has been ignored for a long time |
| C．It is in poor condition due to a variety of reasons |
| D．It was abandoned because of its poor decoration |
| A．It covers a very large area. | B．It has a history of over 900 years. |
| C．It tells how the temple was built. | D．It was on the World Heritage List. |
| A．Knowing little about its structure. | B．Building the 3D model system. |
| C．Serious damage it had suffered. | D．Cooperation with Cambodian colleagues. |
| A．Hi-tech Applied to Restore Ta Keo |
| B．Protecting Pearls of Human Civilization |
| C．International Cooperation and Restoration |
| D．China’s Role in Restoring Cambodian Heritage |
【推荐2】As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather’s farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me.
Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never approve because the walls were so old that some stones were loose and falling. Still, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.
“I want to climb the stone walls,” I said. “Heavens, no! You’ll hurt yourself!” the response was just as I’d expected. But before I left the room, I was stopped by my grandfather’s loud voice. “Now hold on just a minute,” I heard him say. “Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself.”
“Go,” he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back.” For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old walls—and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I’ll never forget what he said. “Fred,” he said, smiling, “You made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there’s only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”
Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. “There’s only one person in this whole world like you.” the kids can count on hearing me say, “and people can like you exactly as you are.”
1. Why did the writer enjoy his visits to the farm?| A．He liked his grandfather. |
| B．There were old stone walls. |
| C．It was an exciting place for him |
| D．He was allowed to climb the stone walls |
| A．They took pride in him. | B．None of them responded immediately. |
| C．They were all shocked. | D．All of them didn’t back him up. |
| A．reliable | B．adventurous | C．devoted | D．considerate |
| A．Just Be Yourself | B．Remain Adventurous |
| C．Do Whatever You Like | D．An Unforgettable Experience |
【推荐3】It's always adventurous and romantic to visit an island country. Take a look at some breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, which everyone should visit at least once in his lifetime.
Maldives
It's believed that Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon places as well as one of the most beautiful island countries. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides of ancient volcanoes, with fascinating beaches.
Fiji
Fiji has plenty of surprises for any adventurous travelers. It is famous for the world's best surf scenes, attracting many surfing lovers to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking or seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is also a suitable island country to visit.
Malta
Malta, a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, wonderful temples to visit and lots of amazing places to go diving. There are plenty of interesting things to explore here and everyone can find something to enjoy. The historic part of Malta is shown in its architecture, great walled cities, and many underground tunnels.
1. Which place will be most likely to be chosen by a newly-married couple according to the text?| A．The Mediterranean Sea. | B．Maldives. |
| C．Malta. | D．Fiji. |
| A．You can see the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls. |
| B．It is surfing lovers' favourite island country. |
| C．There are sky-high cliffs to explore. |
| D．You can try the world's longest tunnels. |
| A．Hike on green plains. | B．Ride the greatest waves. |
| C．See breathtaking waterfalls. | D．Explore underground tunnels. |
| A．A hotel advertisement. | B．A travel guidebook. |
| C．A geography book. | D．A service newspaper. |
