Welcome to Iceland! I hope that your trip will be pleasant and that __________ will help you during your stay. It includes very important information you might find useful for your travel and we hope you will enjoy it.
Iceland is becoming a very popular place to visit all year round and we are not surprised. The country with its spectacular, unspoiled, fragile and raw nature, hot springs, icebergs and waterfalls is a feast for the eyes both during summer and winter. Our history and culture is young compared to most other countries. We speak our own language, Icelandic, which due to the country’s isolation in the past, has been very well preserved.
Driving in Iceland can be a bit different from many other countries. We do have a number of gravel roads, single lane bridges, narrow roads, rough mountain roads with unbridged rivers, animal stock near or on the road and weather conditions can change quickly. Therefore driving in Iceland needs your full care during your stay because we want you back safe and happy.
We kindly ask you to help us improve our quality by giving us feedback on how we are doing and what we can do better. Not less importantly, we ask you to help us preserve the Icelandic nature which can be very fragile. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden and please do not litter.
In case of trouble, accident or breakdown please don’t hesitate to contact our emergency phone numbers 840-6010 for south and west Iceland, or 840-6000 for north and east Iceland or one of our many locations around the country and we will do our very best to help you to safely continue your journey.
I trust that your travel in Iceland will be comfortable and pleasant. I wish you a safe journey.
1. Which of the following statements might be most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 1?| A．our travel agency magazine | B．this newspaper article |
| C．the traffic regulations | D．police travel guides |
| A．Travelling in Iceland is only popular in summer and winter. |
| B．The country is not much visited because of its special language. |
| C．Travelers can enjoy nice food when travelling in Iceland. |
| D．A traveler can both have hot and cold experiences in Iceland. |
| A．He may have his car repaired. |
| B．He may call 840-6010 for help. |
| C．He may push his car off the road. |
| D．He may drive in the other direction. |
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【推荐1】The world awaits. Where will you go next? The following are among the most exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!
Prague Castle, Czech Republic
Sitting atop a hill across the river from the center of the city, Prague Castle casts a spectacular atmosphere over its surroundings. The castle is an incredible collection of buildings constructed from the 9th to 14th century. It is one of the largest castles in the world, and around almost every corner is a historical building, church, or open square.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
The ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza have been drawing curious tourists since they were first brought to light by a popular book by John Lloyd Stevens in 1843. Today the site, located near the center of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the top tourist attractions in Mexico and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll witness the ruins of the once powerful Mayan people and visit the sacred Cenote where sacrifices took place.
Glacier National Park
Named for the remains of glaciers from the ice age, Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and Montana. It is often called the “Crown of the Continent,” because of its natural beauty. Aside from its breathtaking geological features, it’s also home to a fair amount of history. The Going-to-the-Sun Road—a scenic, 50 mile drive through the park—is a National Historic Landmark and an engineering marvel that offers spectacular views, as well as access to popular hiking trails.
Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey’s capital city is another destination that offers a great mix of culture, food, and history. There are thousands of years of history here, starting with Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans and leading up through the Ottoman Empire. You can spend the day shopping and the night at a wonderful restaurant eating great Turkish food and dancing to Turkish music.
1. Which destination will you visit if you are interested in constructions?| A．Prague Castle. | B．Chichen Itza. | C．Glacier National Park. | D．Istanbul. |
| A．It was first found by John Lloyd Stevens. | B．It became famous on account of a book. |
| C．Tourists can meet Mayan people in the Cenote. | D．It has been ruined by Mayan people. |
| A．They were once destroyed. | B．They are in central America. |
| C．They were discovered recently. | D．They have historic sites. |
【推荐2】What’s your dream vacation? Watching wildlife in Kenya? Boating down the Amazon? Sunbathing in Malaysia? New chances are opening up all the time to explore the world. So we visit travel agents, compare packages and prices, and pay our money.
We know what our vacation costs us. But do we know what it might cost someone else? It’s true that many poorer countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. Unfortunately, though, tourism often harms the local people more than it helps them.
It might cost their homes and lands. In Myanmar, 5,200 people were forced to leave their homes among the pagodas in Bagan so that tourists could visit the pagodas.
Tourism might also cost the local people their livelihood and dignity. Local workers often find only jobs with slim salaries in the tourist industry. And most of the profits do not help the local economy. Instead, profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries. When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from their lands, some moved to city slums. Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos.
Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. But now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. Tourists, too, are putting on the pressure.
The result is responsible tourism, or ethical tourism. Ethical tourism has people at its heart. New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people’s lands homes, economies and cultures. The beginnings are small, though, and the problems are complex.
But take heart. The good news is that everyone, including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages.
They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotel restaurants and guide services. They can share profits fairly to help the local economy. And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism.
What can tourists do? First, we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. We can then make our choices and tell them why. And while we’re abroad, we can:
Buy local foods and products, not imported ones.
Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price.
Avoid flaunting wealth.
Ask before talking photographs of people. They are not just part of the landscape!
Let’s enjoy our vacation and make sure others do, too.
1. What is probably the best title for the article?| A．Vacations Cost More Than You Think | B．Tourism Causes Bad Effects |
| C．Vacations Bring a Lot of Fun | D．Tourism Calls for Good Behavior |
| A．Local people were well paid to leave their lands |
| B．Tourists may stay in hotels opened by local people. |
| C．Local people are mainly provided with low-paying work |
| D．Tourists could bargain with local people for a reasonable price |
| A．take care | B．pay attention | C．cheer up | D．calm down |
| A．tourism is not a promising industry | B．dream vacations should be spent abroad |
| C．tourists should respect local customs and culture | D．the problems caused by tourism are easy to settle |
【推荐3】Australia is a heaven for those people looking for something different in their travels. Not only that,Australia but also offers much in natural wonders,local cuisine and culture.
Jenolan Caves
The Jenolan Caves are a must-see for adventurous tourists. It was discovered by a criminal in 1838 and has since then served as one of the most famous tourist attractions in Australia. These caves numbering more than 300 are all interconnected and filled with unusual and wonderful rock formations ,Here tour guides will be at your side as you walk around the lighted caves.
Whitsundays
Whitsundays is one of the places in Australia with great night life. Here you can have great evenings eating at the restaurants and having fun in the local bars. Also, Whitsundays is known as a great jump point to the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful island resorts.
Gold Coast
The Gold coast is a great getaway for surf and beach lovers. Here you can not only spend days perhaps in the theme parks and national parks with its great waterfalls and natural beauty,but also nights at the local restaurants and in the local bars.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is one of the national parks of Australia because it is home to colonies of kangaroos and koalas. It is also located near the town of Townsville famous for its great beaches. This island was actually named by Captain Cook because it was said that his compass has gone funny when he passed by it.
1. What can we know about Jenolan Caves?| A．They were developed as attractions by a criminal. |
| B．They are made up of over 300 separate caves. |
| C．They are worth a visit for those loving taking risks. |
| D．They are full of rocks and dark all year around. |
| A．Surfing at the beach. | B．Local food. |
| C．Beautiful waterfalls . | D．Visiting islands. |
| A．In Jenolan Caves. | B．In Whitsundays . |
| C．In Gold coast. | D．In Magnetic Island. |
【推荐1】Learn about talks, workshops, drop-in hours and other events happening at the Libraries.
3D Print Certification(Registered Students Only) In-Person
This small group workshop is for registered students only. This session covers the basics of 3D printing on our Ultimaker machines. You must complete your online part of the certification on your D2L... More
Date: Tuesday, June 13
Time: 5: 00 pm~6: 00 pm
Location: Main B250-Learning Studio CATalyst, CATalyst Studios
Categories: CATalyst Certifications
Copyright for Graduate Students Drop-in Hours Online
Copyright can be confusing, so we’re here to help. Drop in for a casual 1-on-1 copyright consultation. Bring your questions about: Fair use-using copyrighted material(text, images, videos,… ) More
Date: Wednesday, June 14
Time: 9: 00 am~10: 30 am
Location: Research Engagement
Audience: graduate students
Categories: Copyright Open Access Research &. Publishing
Code Commons In-Person
Code Commons is a community of practice for people working with code and building software. Code Commons provides a physical space for community. Join us to share experience,... More
Date: Thursday, June 15 Show more dates
Time: 2: 00 pm~6: 00 pm
Location: CATalyst Studios
Categories: Coding
Funder(出资人) Policies for Open Research
Most major funding agencies now require applicants to describe how they will ensure that their data and/or publications will be made freely available. This presentation provides an overview of these policies that impact anyone applying for research funding.
Date: Saturday,June17
Time: 10: 00 am~10: 45 am
Location: Main B201-Data Studio CATalyst
Categories: Data management
1. When can students attend the 3D Print Certification Session?| A．On Tue. June 13. | B．On Wed. June 14. | C．On Thur. June 15. | D．On Sat. June 17. |
| A．3D Print Certification. | B．Copyright for Graduate Students. |
| C．Code Commons. | D．Funder Policies for Open Research. |
| A．CATalyst Studios. | B．Research Engagement. |
| C．Main B250-Learning Studio CATalyst. | D．Main B201-Data Studio CATalyst. |
【推荐2】Scholarship Competition
(140 Scholarships available)
Contribute to improving the world with IED！
If you’re passionate about Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, or Communication, seize the opportunity to be part of our contest. You could win one of 140 scholarships offered by Fondazione Francesco Morelli, IED. These scholarships cover 100% or 50% of the tuition fees for Bachelor’s Degree programs, Five-Year Diplomas, Four-Year Diplomas, and Foundation Courses available at our campuses in Milan.
Humanity, the environment, and sustainability are key in design. We deeply include this philosophy, evident in every course and project we undertake. While there are many angles to approach this theme, what matters is our collective goal.
Find inspiration in the world around you, release your creativity, and push your boundaries.
To enter the scholarship competition, submit your concept by June 22nd. Your concept should solve a major planetary issue, identify its causes, and propose design-driven solutions.
Your concept is required to be developed in 2 steps: a mood board and a text.
·The digital mood board is your chance to express yourself using any technique or style you like. It’s a collection of images, objects, colors, and words, whether in physical or digital form. By mixing images and objects, the mood board helps you see different angles of your project and boosts your creative process.
·In the text (which should be between 150 and 300 words), explain your idea, why you chose the design of your mood board, and what inspired you to use that language and technique.
Combine both your text and mood board into one file, keeping it under 8 MB and saving it in any commonly used format. If you decide to make a video, share the link to it on Vimeo.com or Youtube.com.
Make sure to read the regulations carefully and enter the competition. The deadline is June 22, 2024.
1. Who is the competition mainly intended for?| A．Any fashion design lover. | B．Any environmentalist. |
| C．University teachers in Milan. | D．Students for further education. |
| A．A description with as many words as you like to use. |
| B．A video well linked on Vimeo.com or Youtube.com. |
| C．A combination of a mood board and a text into one file. |
| D．A design to show your great gratitude for scholarship. |
| A．Creativity for human beings. | B．Creativity for the earth. |
| C．Creativity for scholarship. | D．Creativity for the degree. |
| Admission Fee: | CNY150 (March 1 - end of November) CNY120 (December 1 - end of February) The fare is for the Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Park Through Ticket including the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Lishan Garden and shuttle buses inside the scenic area. |
| Guide Services: | The exhibits are so well explained in both Chinese and English. However, visitors can also enjoy the guide services. It costs around CNY 100 to hire a guide. |
| Ticket Selling Hours: | Sell tickets from 08:30 to 17:00 (March 16-Nov.15), stop check-in at 18:35; Sell tickets from 08:30 to 16:30 (Nov.16-March 15), stop check-in at 18:05 |
| Transportation: | From Xi’an Xianyang International Airport: Visitors can take Airport Shuttle Line 2 to Xi’an Railway Station. The bus departs every hour from 10:15 to 19:15 at 1F of T2 and the ticket costs CNY 25. Visitors can also hire a taxi from the airport and the fare is about CNY 200. From downtown Xi’an: Take tourism bus No.306 from the east square of Xi’an Railway Station or 307 from the south gate of Tang Paradise. The whole journey takes about one hour. The bus fare is CNY7 per person. |
| Getting Around: | Battery-powered motor vehicles and ancient-style carriages are available for visitors to tour around the mausoleum. 30 free shuttle buses are traveling between the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses for tourists’ convenience. One can take them by showing the entrance ticket. |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: | The museum is crowded in the morning because there are too many group visitors. Therefore, independent visitors may visit the museum in the early afternoon to avoid the crowds. However, they should not miss the last bus that returns from the museum to Xi’an at 19:00. |
1. A couple who want to visit the Museum in January should pay at least _______.
| A．CNY 120 | B．CNY 150 | C．CNY 240 | D．CNY 300 |
| A．guide services are free of charge |
| B．there are more visitors in the morning |
| C．most guides speak in more than two languages |
| D．visitors can get around by free motor cars |
| A．Visitors with through tickets can take free shuttle buses. |
| B．The last bus returns from the Museum at 18:30. |
| C．Visitors can enter the Museum with a ticket at any time. |
| D．Bus No. 307 starts from the east of Xi’an Railway Station. |
| A．introduce the history of Xi’an |
| B．give some detailed information to visitors to Xi’an |
| C．recommend transportation to tour around Xi’an |
| D．offer the guide services in Xi’an |
This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet.They can connect with other green-minded teens,choose a project or create their own.Teens For Planet Earth encourages young people to get busy in their own communities.They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats,animals,water and education.Awards are given to active members.
Meez
At Meez,teens can create their own avatars(头像),rooms and virtual pets.It is a social community of creative people that combines avatars,virtual worlds and games.Meez offers contests and chat as well as homework help,a fashion central and a writers’corner.A chat area for younger teens is available.Other areas are music,geek(极客)central,art and sports.
Cyberteens
Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years.Here teenagers can find community,games,and news.There is a link called creativity where teens can share their poems,stories,photos and artwork.Thecool linkssection offers a huge variety of options to the curious teens.This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and school work.
Student.com
Student.com is a resource site for teens and high school students.Its social network has over 900,000 members.Members earn points to win prizes just by browsing and they offer several multi-player games.Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会).Student.com is filled with useful information and articles.
1. What is Teens For Planet Earth aimed to?| A．Set up a project. | B．Give awards to teens. |
| C．Get young folks busy. | D．Give advice on local projects. |
| A．It has the most members. | B．Teens can read articles on it. |
| C．It offers help on school work. | D．Teens can buy things on it. |
| A．They provide game platforms. | B．They benefit teens in their social life. |
| C．They award outstanding teens. | D．They offer various study guidance. |
【推荐2】Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi wants you to imagine that your shirt is alive.
Far from dreaming up a horror movie script, Aghighi hopes we can develop a more close relationship with fashion -- by treating clothes as living beings that need our help to survive.
“You're not going to throw your clothes in the comer of your closet or into the washing machine,"she said over the phone from Vancouver. "It's immediately going to shift the way you think about your clothing."
Aghighi's thought experiment isn't as distant as it might seem. Working with a group of scientists at the University of British Columbia（ UBC）, she has invented a living, biodegradable（可降解的）fabric named Biogarmentry. Made from algae（藻类），the fabric photosynthesizes（进行光合作用），which purifies the air around it.
UBC claims it's the first living and photosynthesizing fabric, and has fashioned the material into a garment. While they are still in the early stages of research and design, and far from mass production, they challenge the fashion industry to reimagine ways it can reduce its carbon footprint through alternative fabrics.
Fashion is one of the world's most polluting industries. It's responsible for more carbon emissions（排放）than international flights and shipping combined, amounting to 10% of all greenhouse gasses emitted globally, according to figures from the United Nations Environment Programme（UNEP）.
US consumers are buying more garments than ever, wearing each item fewer times and sending almost 70% of the clothes produced each year to landfill, according to the US Environmental Protection
Changing our relationship with clothing, from one of neglectful fast-fashion consumption to an empathetic connection, is one of Aghighi's main drivers.
While her innovative garment is now only at the proof - of - concept stage, buyers may one day be instructed to stretch the fabric out in front of a window before putting it on. With sunlight and a spray of water, its single-cell algae come to life.
1. What is special about the garment designed by Aghighi?| A．It offers long-lasting comfort. | B．It is made from recycledmaterials. |
| C．It is friendly to the environment. | D．It doesn't need ourconstantcare. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By listing figures. |
| C．By analyzing cause and effect. | D．By reasoning. |
| A．The new garment will soon be produced on a large scale. |
| B．The fashion industry has a role to play in reducing carbon emissions. |
| C．US consumers are gradually changing their fast fashion habit. |
| D．The fashion industry has polluted the earth more than we can imagine. |
| A．Fashion Trend ： Can You Imagine Your Future Clothes |
| B．It's Time to Change Your Consumption Habits |
| C．How Will Algae Shape Our Life in the Future |
| D．Future Design ： Living Clothes Can Reduce Emissions |
【推荐3】Jim worked at a radio station all his life. He was a well-known and famous radio show host. All of his friends and workmates knew him by one feature (特征): if he’s on-air, he is always wearing a suit and a tie. They laughed at him: ‘No one ever sees you, why do you dress like that?’, but he always turned that into a joke.
One day Jim was invited to appear on the TV. There was a show focusing on the oldest radio employees. For the first time the people, who only knew him by his voice, would see him. Before the recording of the show, the director came to Jim and asked:
“Usually you arrive on time, but today you are 10 minutes late. It’s not horrible, but I’m still interested, why?”
“You see,” Jim answered, “at the last moment when I was already dressed up, I noticed that I don’t have new socks. For the first time I was invited to the television, and I thought that simply wearing clean sock is not enough. It needs to be in new socks. So I needed to go to the store for socks.”
“But why do you need new socks?” The director was surprised. “You could have come without the socks, because we will be filming you only in close-up, over the waist.”
“You see, to be perfect on-air, I need to feel myself perfect in everything, starting with the shirt and finishing with the pen in my pocket. And if my socks have holes in them, or my shoes are dirty, I’m not perfect anymore.”
1. According the passage, we can infer that ________.| A．Jim was very funny |
| B．Jim’s friends didn’t like him |
| C．Jim liked to be seen by others |
| D．People were familiar with Jim’s voice |
| A．Angry. | B．Curious. |
| C．Sorry. | D．Horrible. |
| A．Because his socks were dirty. |
| B．Because he didn’t wear socks. |
| C．Because his socks had holes in them. |
| D．Because he wanted to make his first TV show perfect. |
| A．East or west, home is best. |
| B．It is never too old to learn. |
| C．One can never be too careful. |
| D．Doing is much better than saying. |
【推荐1】Beijing Museum of Natural History
Address: 126 South Tianqiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Websites: www.bmnh.org.cn/en/(En)；www.bmnh.org.cn/(Cn)
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00)；Closed Mondays (closed days may vary on national holidays, winter and summer vacations )
E-mail: office@bmnh.org.cn
General admission fee: Free (passport required for entry)
Ticket booking: yuyue.bmnh.org.cn (24 hours available)； (+86-10)67027702 (9:00-16:00)
The Beijing Natural History Museum was the first large-scale natural history museum in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a large natural history museum focusing on specimen (标本) collection, research and education in the fields of paleontology（古生物学), animals, plants and anthropologyn(人类学).
The museum houses a collection of more than 270,000 zoological and other specimens. Permanent displays can be found in the Halls of Paleontology, Zoology, Botany and Mankind Evolution(进化). Its spacious galleries contain some fine specimens of fossils including various invertebrates (无脊椎动物), mammals, early humans, reptiles, dinosaur skeletons and eggs excavated in China. It also contains a large collection of minerals, as well as a fantastic display of naturally carved and polished stones used in the traditional Chinese art of miniature rockery(假山).
The Hall of Paleontology features fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras, forming a wordless chronicle of prehistoric life that flourished (繁荣) between 1 and 500 million years ago. Among the exhibits are a 22-meter Mamenxi dinosaur fossil which is 140 million years old, a flying Yi dinosaur and a swimming Yu dinosaur.
1. At which time is absolutely impossible for visitors to enter the museum?| A．10:00 am on Monday. |
| B．4:05 pm on Friday. |
| C．11:00 am on Tuesday. |
| D．2:00 pm on Sunday. |
| A．www.bmnh.org.cn/en/. | B．www.bmnh.org.cn/. |
| C．office@bmnh.org.cn. | D．yuyue.bmnh.org.cn. |
| A．Learn some knowledge about mankind evolution. |
| B．Enjoy a famous painting by a master. |
| C．Buy some specimens to do research. |
| D．Carve and polish stones by himself or herself. |
【推荐2】This year, new technologies will enable more drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel （方向盘）while on the road. But that doesn’t mean their cars will be fully self-driving --- that day still remains far in the future.
Automakers like General Motors （GM）, Ford and Stellantis are introducing, or upgrading existing technologies. But in the words of Kay Stepper, an automated driving expert, these systems are "feet off’ and "hands off’, but they will not be "eyes off" or “mind off’.
For the time being, these systems will only be used on limited-access highways, where there are no pedestrians or bicyclists. Vehicles with this technology will be able to drive at relatively high speeds, but only in simple traffic situations.
Bryan Reimer, a researcher with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab, said it will be decades before people can buy truly self-driving cars in which humans ride as passengers.
Still, the technology that will be rolled out by the major automakers this year will do more than most so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, do now.
GM’s Super Cruise system allows drivers to completely let go of the steering wheel while driving on selected highways. It was introduced in 2017 on the Cadillac CT6 sedan, which was discontinued last year. An improved version is coming this year on the Cadillac Escalade SUV and the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans.
Super Cruise only works on highways that have been previously laser-mapped in three dimensions. GPS positioning and the vehicles, radar sensors （传感器）and cameras are used to enable drivers to unhand -- and unfoot — all the controls.
Drivers still need to pay attention, however. A camera in the car makes sure the driver is looking at the road at all times. If the driver looks away from the road for more than a few seconds, the system will stop working.
1. At present, what can the self-driving cars do?| A．They can drive freely on city streets. |
| B．They can run without human drivers. |
| C．They handle complex road conditions on their own. |
| D．They allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel. |
| A．GM’s Super Cruise system. | B．GM’s latest car models. |
| C．GM’s development plan. | D．GM’s close competitors. |
| A．People need to trust new technology. |
| B．People still need to pay attention. |
| C．People can look away from the road. |
| D．People can’t unhand all the controls. |
| A．It’s High Time to Get a New Car |
| B．The Industrial Revolution Is Underway |
| C．Super Cruise Does More than Most ADAS |
| D．The Real Self-driving Remains Far Away |
【推荐3】As a child, I never imagined that one day a man would walk on the moon. Yet this year we marked the 50th anniversary of the famous Apollo 11 mission. As those historic pictures were beamed (传递) back to Earth, millions of us sat transfixed (使…呆住) to our television screens, as we watched Neil Armstrong taking a small step for man and a giant leap for mankind---and, indeed, for womankind. It’s a reminder for us all that giant leaps often start with small steps.
This year we marked another important anniversary: D-Day. On 6th June 1944, some 156,000 British, Canadian and American forces landed in northern France. It was the largest ever seabourne invasion and was delayed due to bad weather. I well remember the look of concern on my father’s face. He knew the secret D-Day plans but could of course share that burden with no one.
For the 75th anniversary of that decisive battle, in a true spirit of reconciliation (和解), those who had formally been sworn enemies came together in friendly commemorations (纪念) either side of the Channel, putting past differences behind them. Such reconciliation seldom happens overnight. It takes patience and time to rebuild trust, and progress often comes through small steps.
Since the end of the Second World War, many charities, groups and organisations have worked to promote peace and unity around the world, bringing together those who have been on opposing sides. By being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, we honour the freedom and democracy (民主) once won for us at so great a cost.
The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference. And, as we all look forward to the start of a new decade, it’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.
And so, I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
1. Who does the “I” in the passage probably refer to?| A．Neil Armstrong. | B．Winston Churchill. |
| C．Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. | D．Donald Trump. |
| A．Smooth. | B．Rough. | C．Flat. | D．Straight. |
| A．Christmas Day | B．New Year’s Eve |
| C．the anniversary of D-Day landing | D．Victory in Europe Day |
| A．To honour the achievements of moon-landing. |
| B．To remember the victory of D-Day landing. |
| C．To promote reconciliation across the Channel. |
| D．To urge efforts for a world of peace and unity. |
