Guan Moye, better known as Mo Yan, is a Chinese novelist and short story writer. He has been referred to by Donald Morrison of U.S. news magazine, TIME, as “one of the most famous and widely pirated（盗版）of all Chinese writers”. He is best known to Western readers for Red Sorghum Clan（红高粱家族）, which was later adapted for the film, Red Sorghum. In 2012, Mo was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Mo Yan was born in Gaomi County, Shandong Province. He was 11 years old when the Cultural Revolution started, at which time he left school to work as a farmer. At the age of 18, he began to work at a factory. During this period, his access to literature was largely limited to novels.
At the close of the Cultural Revolution in 1976, Mo joined the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and began writing. During this period, the works of Chinese literature, as well as translations of foreign authors such as William Faulkner, made an impact on his works. In 1984, he received a literary award from the PLA Magazine, and at the same year he began attending the Military Art Academy, where he first used the pen name of Mo Yan. “Mo Yan” means “don’t speak” in Chinese. He explained that the name came from a warning from his father and mother about not saying what he thought when he was outside. It also related to the subject matter of his writings.
Mo’s first novel was Falling Rain on a Spring Night, published in 1981. Several of his novels were translated into English by Howard Goldblatt, professor of East Asian languages and literature, at the University of Notre Dame. He published his first novella（中篇小说）, A Transparent Radish, in 1984, and released Red Sorghum Clan in 1986, making him a nationally recognized novelist. Five years later, he obtained a Master’s degree in literature from Beijing Normal University.
1. The first paragraph tells us __________.| A．his achievements | B．his education | C．his works | D．his experiences |
| A．His parents. | B．William Faulkner. |
| C．Howard Goldblatt. | D．Donald Morrison. |
| A．1981 | B．1984 | C．1986 | D．1991 |
| A．brochure | B．biography | C．survey | D．letter |
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【推荐1】“Join our exciting wildlife watching tours and experience the holiday of a lifetime!” Eco-wildlife tours like this are becoming more and more popular with tourists. The opportunity to see whales and dolphins swimming in their natural habitat is so much better than seeing these great mammals in zoos and aquariums. As your boat edges out into the blue water, a group of dolphins come to greet you and swim around the boat, jumping playfully around you. In some places, tour companies even encourage tourists to go swimming with the dolphins. These intelligent mammals seem to enjoy our company and interact with us. But is it possible that this kind of human activity putting their survival at risk?
A recent study has shown that the behavior of whales and dolphins changes greatly when they are close to boats. Interpreting the boats as a possible danger, they start to breathe more to breathe more quickly. The boats drive them away from the places where they feed and interrupt their routine of resting and taking care of their young. All of these factors could have a very negative effect on their general health. Another factor that should be taken into account is the effect of human attention on the animals. As they become more used to interacting with humans, they become less afraid of them. There have been several cases of tour boats running into dolphins or whales and causing their deaths. As dolphins live within close communities, events like these cause a lot of stress.
Perhaps the best way to protect these animals is to reduce our interaction with them. We could do by keeping a minimum distance between the animals and the boats, and by limiting the number of boats out on the water at one time. Most importantly, instead of interrupting these animals’ routines, we should try to adapt to them. In this way, we could learn to exist in harmony with these wild animals and ensure our continued co-existence on the planet that we shall share.
1. Why are Eco-wildlife tours increasingly popular?| A．Because they are widely advertised. |
| B．Because tourists can visit wild animals in nature. |
| C．Because wild animals enjoy our company. |
| D．Because visitors do not disturb wild animals. |
| A．Interested. | B．Supportive. | C．Critical. | D．Confused. |
| A．The visiting boats excite whales and dolphins. |
| B．Boats drive young whales and dolphins away from their parents. |
| C．Human’s attention benefits whales and dolphins a lot. |
| D．Getting too close to wild animals may cause trouble to them. |
| A．Making less interaction with them. |
| B．Keeping a minimum distance between boats. |
| C．Banning boats entering their habitat. |
| D．Making them adapt to our daily routine. |
【推荐2】In a video posted Thursday addressing the future of her world tour, Céline Dion shared she’s been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (僵人综合征), or SPS, which has caused her to have severe muscle spasms (痉挛) in the past. And she will have to postpone much of her tour, as well as cancel some shows.
“The muscle spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords (声带) to sing the way I’m used to.” Dion said in the video posted on Instagram.
Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological (神经系统的) disorder with features of an autoimmune (自体免疫的) disease. The disease notably causes progressive muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can be triggered by environmental factors such as sudden movement, cold temperature or unexpected loud noises and emotional stress.
“We all have muscle spasms, but these are muscle spasms that are beyond your control to the point that muscles lock and are so rigid.” Dr. Robert Wilson, a neurologist and the director of the Autonomic Center at the Cleveland Clinic, told USA TODAY.
These symptoms can lead to difficulty walking, among other disabilities. People with SPS are also more likely to experience anxiety and depression, Yale Medicine notes.
Of course, SPS symptoms can range significantly and every patient’s experience is unique. “It’s a range of severity.” Desai says.
“Some people have mild spasms. Some people can have the full dystonia where a part of the body becomes almost like rigid to a board or like a statue.…And some people can be constant while some people could just have episodes,” Wilson said. “There’s a variability within each patient.”
The exact cause remains unknown. However, researchers suspect it may be caused by an autoimmune reaction. Until now, there is no cure for it. But there are treatments to help relieve symptoms. SPS can be terminal in rare cases. “It’s a rare disease to begin with. And there are cases of death being reported, but it’s rare for a rare disease,” Desai said.
1. How does the disease affect Céline Dion?| A．She always has difficult walks. |
| B．She can’t speak nor sing songs. |
| C．She experiences depression. |
| D．Some shows have to be rescheduled or cancelled. |
| A．rigidity | B．range | C．gentleness | D．variability |
| A．Environmental factors. | B．Emotional stress. |
| C．Autoimmune reactions. | D．Unknown reasons. |
| A．Every patient has the same symptoms. |
| B．The disease just causes muscle rigidity and spasms. |
| C．The disease is deadly in many cases without a cure. |
| D．The disease can affect patients both physically and mentally. |
【推荐3】Many college students turn to ADHD (注意缺陷障碍) medicine during the exam week, which is regarded as “smart drugs” that will help their academic performance. The thinking is that if the drugs help students with ADHD improve their focus, they should provide the same benefit for people who don’t have the disorder.
But a new study shows that drugs can actually damage brain function of healthy students who take the drug hoping to boost their intelligence. “It’s not a smart drug which will suddenly improve their ability to understand information they read,” said Lisa Weyandt, a professor at the University of Rhode Island.
To test whether this effect is real or not, researchers organized 13 students to take part in two five-hour study sessions (一段时间) in the lab. The students took the standard 30mg ADHD drugs before one session, and a sugar pill before the other. Students on ADHD drugs did experience an increase in their blood pressure and heart rates. “The medicine was having an effect on their brain,” Weyandt said. The students also showed an improvement in their ability to focus, the researchers found.
However, students on ADHD drugs experienced no improvement in reading comprehension, reading fluency or knowledge reviews, compared to when they’d taken a sugar pill. “We read aloud stories to them and asked them to recall information from the stories,” she said. “That didn’t improve.”
Worse, the ADHD drug actually harms students’ memory. It’s often misused because people pull all-nighters and they’re tired, and they think it’s going to keep them awake. Maybe it does, but it’s certainly not going to help their academic work. The brain is still developing until the mid to late 20s. It’s important to keep it healthy. There’s also a chance that ADHD drugs could endanger a student’s heart health.
1. Why do some college students take ADHD drugs?| A．To improve their sleeping. | B．To get higher marks. |
| C．To make them feel relaxed. | D．To treat brain disorder. |
| A．Analyze. | B．Affect. | C．Improve. | D．Understand. |
| A．They became more focused. | B．Their blood pressure was reduced. |
| C．Their reading fluency was greatly raised. | D．They could remember better and more quickly. |
| A．The ADHD drug has already been proved to students’ academic performance. |
| B．The ADHD drug benefits students in many aspects. |
| C．The writer hold a positive attitude towards the ADHD drug. |
| D．The ADHD drug might indeed harms students’ memory and heart health. |
【推荐1】A year ago, my friend and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding. After the reception, we were waiting for a public transport bus to go back home. It was nine o'clock at night, and although many buses passed, none stopped.
We waited for an hour and were getting forlorn. We wouldn’t be able to stay overnight because it was weekday, and we both needed to work the next day. It was almost 10 p.m. when a family who had attended the same wedding passed by in their car. Probably sensing that we were waiting for some means of transport, they stopped and gave us a lift.
I was so touched by their kindness, and I expressed my thanks to them. When we reached my hometown, the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared taxi to get back to the spot where we had parked our bike. On the way, a laborer stopped the taxi. The driver saw his clothes and asked him whether he had money to pay the fare.
The laborer shook his head and said, “No.” On hearing this, the driver refused to take him. I remembered my own dilemma a few minutes earlier, and I told the driver to allow him to sit with us, as I would pay his fare. What an immediate opportunity to pass on the family’s act of kindness!
That night, I felt lightness in my heart, and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what I had gotten to do. How I wish this chain of kindness could continue all over the world with your help! That is why today I specially share my story with you again!
1. The reason why the driver permitted the laborer to get in is that __________.| A．the driver showed mercy on the laborer |
| B．the author promised to pay the laborer’s fare |
| C．the laborer finally agreed to pay his own fare |
| D．the driver wanted to share stories with the laborer |
| A．Hopeless. | B．Excited. |
| C．Happy. | D．Calm. |
| A．A poor laborer. | B．A terrible trip. |
| C．Magic chain of kindness. | D．The power of friendship. |
【推荐2】One argument for why robots will never fully measure up to people is because they lack human-like social skills. But researchers are experimenting with new methods to give robots social skills to better interact with humans. Two new studies provide evidence of progress in this kind of research.
One experiment was carried out by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT. The team developed a machine learning system for self-driving vehicles that is designed to learn the social characteristics of other drivers. The researchers studied driving situations to learn how other drivers on the road were likely to behave. Since not all human drivers act the same way, the data was meant to teach the driverless car to avoid dangerous situations.
The researchers say the technology uses tools borrowed from the field of social psychology. In this experiment, scientists created a system that attempted to decide whether a person's driving style is more selfish or selfless. In road tests, self-driving vehicles equipped with the system improved their ability to predict what other drivers would do by up to 25 percent.
In one test, the self-driving car was observed making a left-hand turn. The study found the system could cause the vehicle to wait before making the turn if it predicted the oncoming drivers acted selfishly and might be unsafe. But when oncoming vehicles were judged to be selfless, the self-driving car could make the turn without delay because it saw less risk of unsafe behavior.
The researchers say they believe the technology could also be used in vehicles with human drivers. It could act as a warning system against other drivers judged to be behaving aggressively. The research suggests that humanoid robots have the ability to affect people socially just as humans do. Fang said this ability could become more important in the future when machines and humans are expected to interact regularly.
1. What was the machine learning system designed to do?| A．Increase driving pleasure. | B．Test with social psychology. |
| C．Judge the driver's driving style. | D．Remind drivers to drive selflessly. |
| A．Selfish. | B．Honest. | C．Clever. | D．Selfless. |
| A．Providing GPS services. | B．Helping drivers drive more safely. |
| C．Reminding drivers to concentrate. | D．Drawing attention of oncoming drivers. |
| A．Research Aims to Give Robots Human-Like Social Skills |
| B．Moving Vehicles Will Be Watched Over By Robots |
| C．Driving Cars Will Become Much Safer on the Road |
| D．Self-driving Vehicles Will Take the Place of Manned Vehicles |
【推荐3】Fire Capt. Kevin Lloyd arrived at the scene of a car accident in West Point, Utah, north of Salt Lake City. A pregnant woman and her screaming 2-year-old daughter were trapped in the car.
While his partner, Allen Hadley, was tending to the driver, Lloyd couldn't get the frightened girl to calm down. He saw she was holding several bottles of nail polish, and then he had a better idea. He asked her if she wanted to paint his nails. Soon she entirely lit up. At the same time, Hadley showed up to check on the scene.
Lloyd had calmed her down and was in the process of getting his fingers painted. Then Hadley just put his hand in there. The girl began to color his nails pink. By this time, she was not only calm, but she was also happy.
The girl's mother was not injured. She thanked them for helping her daughter feel better, and they all chuckled, looking at the firefighters' nails, and took some photos.
The firefighters brought the photos back to headquarters and showed them around. The department put them up on Facebook, and thousands of people responded, with many thanking the firefighters for going out of their way to calm down a frightened girl.
Fire Chief Mark Becraft said he had been surprised at all the attention. He said he was proud of his firefighters, and added that he had known members of the department who had done many things that weren't part of the job.
After the fact, Lloyd and Hadley had a small matter to tend to： the layers of polish on their nails. They bought a bottle of nail polish remover, and used almost all of it.
1. Why was the 2-year-old girl frightened?| A．She was caught in an accident. | B．Her mother was badly injured. |
| C．Her nails were hurt by the bottles. | D．She was afraid of seeing firefighters. |
| A．Sighed. | B．Shouted. | C．Laughed. | D．Hugged. |
| A．Knowledgeable. | B．Comforting. | C．Humorous. | D．Courageous. |
| A．To ask us to learn to calm down in time of danger. |
| B．To speak highly of the warm-hearted firefighters. |
| C．To introduce the little girl who likes polishing nails. |
| D．To praise the two firefighters who learn to decorate nails. |
【推荐1】Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of opportunities for teens that are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just dial 4005077 for more information.
Babysitting
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just dial 4005076.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079
1. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?| A．$20 | B．$12 |
| C．$16 | D．$10 |
| A．4005075 | B．4005079 |
| C．4005076 | D．4005077 |
| A．Retail Sales | B．Babysitting |
| C．Food Service. | D．Housekeeping. |
| A．are faced with communication problems |
| B．dream of becoming a housekeeper |
| C．want a part-time job in the winter |
| D．plan to start their own business |
【推荐2】Sagrada Familia (2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October — March); 09:00—20:00 (April — September) Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00 Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays ifs more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Her it age site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April—4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket, you have two choices. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for S 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary relying on the time of the year. Admission: $ & Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914. This art work collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1. Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?| A．Sagrada Familia | B．Ln Pedrera |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum | D．Miro Museum |
| A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building Barcelona. |
| B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material. |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans. |
| D．Miro Museum was built in 1914. |
| A．$25.5 | B．$32 | C．$42.5 | D．$34 |
| A．They are all famous for their architectural style. |
| B．They are available for the disabled people. |
| C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. |
| D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
【推荐3】Celebrate literacy
French poet Victor Hugo (1802—1885) once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelt out is a spark.”
Today, when we read books, road signs and posters, it’s probably hard to imagine that only half a century ago, about 60 percent of the world’s adults were still illiterate, according to data from UNESCO. In other words, the “sparks” that now light up our world failed to do the same for theirs.
In response to this situation, UNESCO decided to name Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day, starting from 1967. Every year, the day is celebrated to highlight the importance of literacy and the progress that has been made, which itself is huge—in 2016, the global adult literacy rate rose to 86 percent, while the youth literacy rate was as high as 91 percent, according to UNESCO.
This raises a question: if the mission to boost literacy has basically been accomplished, why do we still celebrate this day?
The truth is that the definition of “literacy” keeps changing. For example, the theme for 2007 and 2008 International Literacy Day was “Literacy and health”, which targeted people’s ignorance of diseases like HIV and malaria. For 2017, the emphasis was placed on “Literacy in a digital world”, because not knowing anything about the Internet in today’s world is just like lacking basic reading abilities in the 1960s—it’s the “new illiteracy”.
The focus for this year’s International Literacy Day will be “Literacy and skills development”.
But the skills in question are not job-specific skills, such as those required to be an electrician or carpenter. Instead, the focus will be on “transferable skills”—communication, critical thinking, multitasking, teamwork, and creativity, to name a few. These are the things that allow us to do our job well—any job.
This echoes what Greek philosopher Socrates said almost 2,500 years ago: “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel”.
And with more people becoming literate, it’s only a matter of time before their small flame turns into a big fire.
1. Since the introduction of International Literacy Day, the global adult literacy rate had risen by _______ by 2016.| A．about 26% | B．about 30% | C．about 46% | D．about 50% |
| A．It reminds people of the importance of education. |
| B．It focuses on helping people improve their reading abilities. |
| C．It equips people with digital skills in a modern society. |
| D．Its themes are closely connected with the changing times. |
| A．completely wipe out illiteracy in the world |
| B．raise people’s health awareness |
| C．help people develop different portable skills |
| D．improve people’s job-specific skills for future career development |
| A．show that for everyone education is a slow and long process |
| B．stress that education helps to develop skills essential for personal growth |
| C．prove that it’s very important to put what we learn into practice |
| D．explain why literacy is needed for people to be experts in specific jobs |
【推荐1】Christmas Traditions
The Origin of Christmas
Since about 400 AD, Christmas Day has been celebrated on 25th December. This date was the old mid-winter festival in pre-Christian times, around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions: Christmas trees, cards and presents.
Presents and shopping
Shops can make about 60 percent of their year’s income in the three months before Christmas. So most shops get ready for it in October. The shopping centres are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night. The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macy’s, a famous shop in New York, stayed open until midnight on Christmas Eve (24th December).
Trees
By mid-December, almost every house, shop and street has a Christmas tree. This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD. In the northern countries of the world, winter is cold and dark and most trees lose their leaves. The beautiful green trees decorated with lights and coloured glass balls give people hope that spring will come again.
Cards
The tradition of sending cards to friends was started in 1840 in the UK and now millions of Christmas cards and emails are sent all round the world. Cards are a good way of keeping in touch with family and friends who live far away.
Father Christmas
Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair, red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. By tradition, he brings the toys to children at midnight, on the night before Christmas.
Food
On Christmas day a traditional meal is eaten, usually turkey (like a big chicken) and a rich, spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas. Others feel it is a magical and exciting time. They love seeing family and friends; they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a time to look back over the old year — and forward to the new one.
1. Christmas has been celebrated ______.| A．for over 3000 years | B．since the start of the 21st century |
| C．for about 1600 years | D．for about 2400 years |
| A．much of their income is made around Christmas time |
| B．they can stay open later |
| C．they are beautifully decorated |
| D．they can prepare for it long before Christmas |
| A．they make people think of Germany | B．they make people think of winter |
| C．they make people think of spring | D．they are beautiful and colourful |
| A．a magical story for small children | B．a character in a film |
| C．a real person who lives in Finland | D．an old man who bring toys to children |
【推荐2】Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. It is made up of over 3, 000 islands, the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic, including the highest mountain, Mount Fuji.
The characters that make up Japan's name mean "the sun's origin", so Japan is also sometimes known as "The Land of the Rising Sun", a name that comes from the country's eastward position relative to mainland Asia.
The climate of Japan varies upon location-it is hot in the south and cool in the north. For example its capital and largest city Tokyo is located in the north and its average August high temperature is 31℃ and its average January low temperature is 2℃. By contrast, Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is located in the southern part of the country and has an average August high temperature of 30℃ and an average January low temperature of 14℃.
Its capital and largest city is Tokyo. At 377, 872 square kilometers, Japan is the sixty-second largest country by area. It has the world's 10th largest population, with nearly 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, with over 30 million people, is the largest city area in the world.
Japan is the world's third largest economy power behind China and is the sixth largest exporter and importer and is a member of the United Nations, G8, G4, and APEC.
1. What's the first paragraph mainly about?| A．Japan's mountains. | B．Japan's largest island. |
| C．Japan's location and characteristics. | D．Japan's neighbours. |
| A．2℃. | B．10℃. | C．12℃. | D．14℃. |
| A．Tokyo is the largest city area in the world. |
| B．China is the world's second largest economy power. |
| C．Japan is the sixty-second largest country by population. |
| D．Japan has become a member of five international organizations. |
| A．Japan, an Island Country | B．The Population and Geography of Japan |
| C．The History and Economy of Japan | D．A Brief Introduction to Japan |
【推荐3】Hawaii is full of attractions, beach parks and gathering places. Looking for something new and lesser-known? Check out these public parks throughout the islands.
Kapiolani Park (Oahu)
Located in the shadow of Diamond Head close to Waikiki Beach, there's a lot to love about Kapiolani Park. It was the first public space in Hawaii, (treated in 1877 by the last king of Hawaii, David Kalakaua, who named it after his wife, Queen Kapiolani. Ifs a nice place to get a glimpse of local life in Waikiki.
Opening time: Sunday to Saturday.
Waihee Beach Park (Maui)
Located off the main tourist trail, on the lesser - visited northeast coast of Maui, is Waihee Beach Park. The beach is small but scenic, with views looking north at the mountains and plenty of shade. Though narrow, the beach is long, making it perfect for a morning or evening walk.
Opening time: Except Tuesday.
Prince Kuhio Park (Kauai)
Prince Kuhio Park on Kauai is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Close to Poipu Beach, the park has a nice view of the ocean. To the naked eye, that’s about it. But this Park serves as an opportunity to learn more about the lesser-known Kalanianaole, who is so respected in Hawaii that his birthday, March 26th, is a state holiday. Read up on his contributions to Hawaii and have a peaceful afternoon.
Opening time: Weekends.
Liliuokalani Park (Big Island)
Most visitors to Hilo are so focused on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that they don’t take time to experience the town itself. It is in and around the waterfront park, Liliuokalani Park, that you can get the best glimpse of local life. Hilo has a strong waterfront presence. Liliuokalani Park at sunset is especially nice, thanks to its ocean views.
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday.
1. Which park is an ideal place for evening walk?| A．Kapiolani Park. | B．Waihee Beach Park. |
| C．Prince Kuhio Park. | D．Liliuokalani Park. |
| A．Monday. | B．Wednesday. | C．Friday. | D．Sunday. |
| A．Underrated. | B．Romantic. | C．Historic. | D．Well-known. |
