【推荐1】In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to mid-March. Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.

Dressing for winter

During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need:

☆ a warm waterproof boots     ☆ a scarf for your neck

☆ a hat that covers your ears   ☆ gloves for your hands

☆ thick winter coats, pants and sweaters

Layers keep you warm

It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it’s always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need:

☆ a warm waterproof coat     ☆ waterproof hats

☆ an umbrella       ☆ rain boots or snow boots

Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links. for example, an immigrant-serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.

1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To tell about the details about Canada.	B．To show many outdoor winter activities.
C．To introduce the daily life of Canadians.	D．To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.

2. If you spend a winter in Canada, you ll prepare the following EXCEPT ________.

A．an umbrella and sunglasses	B．thick winter coats and pants
C．waterproof hats and coats	D．snow boots and gloves

3. In which part of a newspaper can you find this passage?

A．Business.

B．Sports

C．Tourism

D．Health

【推荐3】If you are taking a trip across the States, and are eager for a hotel, here are four economical ones for you to choose in San Francisco.

Motel 6 Downtown

Neighboring the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s one of the most popular motels in San Francisco with enough free parking spaces.

Check in: 15:00 pm with passports and credit card.

Check out: before 12:00 am.

$140, free charge for two children.

Pets not permitted in.   Tel:77345984

The Opera Inn

Located in the art district, it’s close to the Opera House, with chances to take part in various cultural activities.

Check in: at 16:00 pm with passport and credit card

Check out: before 11:00a.m.

$179, free charge for one child. No extra bed.

Pets not permitted in. Tel:77345244

Amsterdam Hotel

Located in downtown San Francisco, it’s a clean and tidy cheap hostel, with only eight minutes’ walk to the Chinatown.

Check in: 15:00 pm with passports and credit card

Check out: before 10:00 am

$106, free charge for two children.

Pets not permitted in.   Tel:72346654

Van Ness Inn

Neighboring the blue sea, it has a quiet and beautiful environment. It’s a best choice for those who are tired of the noisy downtown.

Check In: 1:00 pm with passports and credit card.

Check Out: before 11:00 am.

$118, $ 5 for one child

Pets not permitted in.   Tel:72346664

1. For a couple with two children planning to check out at 10:30 am, which is the most economical hotel for them?

A．Motel 6 Downtown.	B．The Opera Inn.
C．Amsterdam Hotel.	D．Van Ness Inn.

2. What is Amsterdam Hotel the most competitive in?

A．Low Price.	B．Excellent Service.
C．Peaceful Surroundings.	D．Pets permission.

3. If you are an art lover, you are most likely to book the hotel and call________.

A．Tel:77345984	B．Tel:77345244
C．Tel:72346654	D．Tel:72346664

【推荐2】The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide 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 The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.

Open April — September, 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 but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.

Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall

This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.

Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily

Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — 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 March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A．It has been open for a few years.	B．A beautiful lake surrounds it.
C．It offers the longest service.	D．The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

2. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B．Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C．Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

3. In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

A．contact others by phones	B．view the bay from the hillside
C．get everyday necessities	D．relax yourself by reading

【推荐3】People
People is America’s No.1 magazine about fascinating (迷人的) people. It’s a guide to who and what’s hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports. It is published weekly.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: $211.47
Our Price: $117.00
Issues (期数): 53 issues/12 months
Lucky
Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys (合算的商品), and the fashion tips you’ll need before you hit the stores. What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc.
Cover Price: $35.40
Our Price: $15.00
Issues (期数):12 issues/12 months
Parents
The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children. Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best ways to encourage your child’s learning.
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Cover Price: $42.00
Our Price: $9.97
Issues (期数): 12 issues/12 months
Entertainment
This magazine covers movies, television, music, Broadway stage productions, books, and popular culture. Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People, its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews. It’s intended for a more general audience.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: $199.50
Our Price: $38.95
Issues (期数): 57 issues/12 months
1. Which of the following is for common readers?

A．Lucky.

B．Parents.

C．Entertainment.

D．People.

2. According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special?

A．It has lots of cartoons.	B．It has pictures of stars.
C．It tells you where to find bargains.	D．It has information no one else has.

3. The underlined phrase, “celebrity-focused magazines” , probably refers to magazines focusing on ______.

A．hot events and famous stars	B．festivals and celebrations
C．political events	D．daily life

4. You’re most likely to find the above information ______.

A．on a magazine club website	B．in an educational magazine
C．in a guide to magazines	D．in a magazine sales report

5. Buy ______, a reader can save most.

A．Lucky.

B．Parents

C．Entertainment.

D．People.

【推荐1】The Gatais used to frown when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, a subdivision of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they’re actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they’ve lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months they haven’t paid a cent.

ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low-power appliances and solar panels.

Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of conventional homes. But inside, special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and retaining indoor warmth in winter.

The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don’t just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility’s power grid (电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power they tap off the grid, less the kilowatts (千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.

That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it’s not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. “It helps us lower usage at peak power times,” says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”

What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be prohibitively expensive. For the consumer, it’s a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the utilities.

1. Why are the Gatais eager to see their electricity bills now?

A．They want to see how much they have saved.

B．They want to cut down their utility expenses.

C．They want to know if they are able to pay.

D．They want to avoid being overcharged.

2. What is special about the ZEH communities?

A．They have created cutting-edge technologies.

B．They aim to produce enough power themselves. .

C．They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.

D．They are built in harmony with the environment.

3. How are the residents in the ZEH communities billed for electricity use?

A．They are only charged for the amount of power they consume on rainy days.

B．They needn’t pay a single cent for their power consumption on sunny days.

C．They only pay for the excess power that flows into the utility’s power grid.

D．They pay for the electricity from the grid less their home-generated power.

4. What does the “net metering” practice mean to the power company?

A．More pressure at peak time.

B．Less profits in the short term.

C．Increased electricity output.

D．Reduced operational costs.

5. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community ________.

A．is but a dream for average consumers

B．gives the owner substantial tax benefits

C．is a worthy investment in the long run

D．contributes to environmental protection

【推荐2】Moving flight times from night to day could reduce air travel's contributions to global warming, a new study suggests. Scheduling more (laytime flights may reduce the influence of contrails ——the visible lines of white steam that many planes leave behind them in the sky.

The role of contrails in climate change is still being studied, but some scientists believe they contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Nicola Stuber, first author of the study, suggests that contrails' overall impact on climate change is almost as big as that of aircraft^? s carbon dioxide emissions (排放)over a hundred-year period. Aircraft are believed to be responsible for 2-3% of human carbon dioxide emissions. Like other high, thin clouds, contrails reflect sunlight back into space and cool the planet. However, they also trap energy in the atmosphere and increase the warming effect.

Stuber and other scientists believe that the effect of the contrails is big. " On average, the green-house effect controls the effects of contrails,said Stuber, a meteorologist at England's University of Reading. "The warming effect is far greater for contrails left by night flights," Stuber added. "The cooling effect only happens (luring the day when the sun is up. During the night the greenhouse warming is no longer balanced and that is why the contribution of night-flight is so large."

Most commercial airline traffic occurs during daylight hours. For example, only one in four United Kingdom flights is a night flight, but those flights create some 60% of the warming created by contrails, the study reports.

1. How do contrails increase the greenhouse effect?

A．They give off heat.

B．They absorb daylight.

C．They trap heat in the atmosphere.

D．They reflect sunlight back into space.

2. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．carbon dioxide emissions	B．contrails
C．flights	D．thin clouds

3. What did Stuber explain about the contrails in Paragraph 4?

A．What their function is.	B．How they cool the Earth.
C．Why they create big warming at night.	D．How big their effect is.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Airlines Should Schedule Flights

B．Night Flights Face a New Challenge

C．Airplane Contributes Most to Global Warming

D．More Day Flights May Reduce Global Warming

【推荐3】What’s the deal with new words? Where do they come from and how do they go from unknown to official? First, new words have to circulate in culture to make it into the dictionary. They have to be used and understood. Words have a much better chance of getting added to the dictionary if you see them in print or hear them in conversation. It’s actually a full-time job to search popular communication to figure out what new words are surfacing in our vernacular（方言）. Lexicographers get to decide which words make it into the dictionary, and they do so by reading widely across industries and disciplines. However, they also make decisions about which idioms make it in.

Dictionaries can sometimes get over 1,000 new words per year. In 2019 the Merriam-Webster added over 600 in April and another 500+ in September. After lexicographers decide which words will be included, they write a new definition. Some existing words also gain additional meanings, and there are usually thousands of revisions. The dictionary is a constantly changing work-in-progress, just like the language it describes and defines. For instance, the word “peak” recently went from being just a sharp, pointed end to also being something at the height of popularity. Occasionally fake words actually end up in the dictionary by mistake.

If you have a word that you think should be in the dictionary, you’re welcome to get in touch with the lexicographers and suggest it. However, the word needs to be fairly popular. It has to have “widespread, frequent, meaningful usage”. For instance, OMG was added to the dictionary in 2009 after lexicographers had observed it in general use for about 15 years.

New words spring from new technologies and disciplines, but they’re very often invented by authors and writers who love language and play with it to create new meanings. One of the greatest creators was William Shakespeare who created over 1,700 new words often by adapting usage and using new compounds. He’s responsible for words like eyeball, excitement, fashionable, and lonely. “Hard-boiled” was invented by Mark Twain.

1. What kind of new words can be included in dictionaries?

A．Words which have been widely used for long.

B．Words which were created by famous writers.

C．Words which have been spoken by some locals.

D．Words which frequently appear in a private conversation.

2. What does the underlined word “Lexicographers” in the first paragraph probably mean?

A．New word creators.	B．Writers of a dictionary.
C．Specialists in languages.	D．Historians on ancient cultures.

3. What does the author think of a dictionary?

A．Quite ambiguous.	B．Error-free.
C．Extremely rigid.	D．Gradually developing.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How the Dictionary Is Revised

B．How New Words Spread in Culture

C．How Words Get Added to the Dictionary

D．How New Words Are Invented by Famous Authors

【推荐1】Shyness equals losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past.
When I was fifteen, I was shy. I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. My shyness made me focus on me instead of her. I heard my own voice but not hers and I thought about what I was trying to say instead of what she was trying to say.
To overcome shyness you need to learn to relax. This gives you the space to practice certain conversational skills. Relaxed socializing (社交) is so pleasurable. To start reducing your own shyness, I want you to absorb the following tips and ideas and start to put them into practice.
Focus your attention away from yourself. Notice what other people are wearing and make a mental note, listen to their conversation, imagine where they might live, and make a point of remembering names. Not only does this give you more to talk about, it also reduces social anxiety, leaving you feeling calmer.
Ask people open questions. Many people like to talk about themselves and will find you interesting if you find them interesting. Ask questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” response such as “What do you like about this place?’ rather than “Do you like this place?” Once they have answered, you can use add-on (追加) questions connected with the first such as “What other places do you like in this city?” Next you can express your views. This is a great way to get the conversation going.
Now I love meeting new people and suspect that my current social confidence would be unrecognizable to my fifteen-year-old self.
1. The author didn’t pay attention to what the girl was saying because       .

A．her voice was very low

B．he was shy and nervous

C．he was attracted by her appearance

D．he wasn’t interested in her topic

2. To get rid of your shyness, you should       .

A．pay much attention to yourself

B．find a beautiful girl to talk with

C．learn to talk to others in a relaxed way

D．ask people some interesting questions

3. It can be inferred from the text that       .

A．people will notice our appearance if we focus on their looks

B．shy people will have no friends unless they change themselves

C．shy people may suffer a great deal and may be less happy

D．girls like to show off their voices in front of boys

4. Which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask?

A．What a lovely day, isn’t it?

B．Do you like playing basketball?

C．Do you think he will pass the exam?

D．Why do you find that English is hard to learn?

【推荐2】When you are travelling, whether on business or for pleasure, you often need to stay in a hotel. The kind of hotel you choose probably is decided above all according to how much money you want to spend. There are small hotels with very few services, where the prices are low, or there are large hotels with all the very latest comforts, where you could spend all the money you have in the bank for one very comfortable night.

There are several different kinds of people who go to hotels. Some want to live, rather than just stay, in a hotel; the hotels which are designed to meet their needs are called residential hotels. However, most people who stay in hotels are either business people or tourists on holiday.

In most hotels, there are two kinds of rooms: single rooms, for the use of one person, and double rooms, for the use of two people. In addition, in large hotels, there are also suites(套房), which include two or more rooms connected together—perhaps a bed-room and a living room. They are for people who are very rich or very important.

1. One’s choice of a particular hotel is made mainly according to _______.

A．how much one is willing to pay for a night

B．whether one is travelling on business or for pleasure

C．whether the hotel is in the central part of a city

D．how good the services of the hotel are

2. If the president of a certain country comes, he will _______.

A．live in a new hotel with a suite	B．stay in a single room of a hotel
C．stay in a double room of a hotel	D．stay in a suite of a modern hotel

3. If a person stays in a modern hotel with latest comforts for a night, _______.

A．he will become poor

B．he has to pay a lot of money

C．he has to spend all the money he has in the bank

D．he has to pay some money

4. The title of the article is probably _______.

A．Rooms of a Hotel

B．Cost of a Hotel

C．Hotels

D．People staying in Hotels