【推荐1】Amsterdam is most famous for its artistic heritage. This tradition is proudly on display in the Rijksmuseum (translates as State Museum). Once you’ve taken in all that has to offer, artists, history fens, and families shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum —containing around 700 paintings and drawings by Vincent and other artists, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Amsterdam is also home to the Anne Frank Museum, where Anne hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. On a lighter note, taking a canal cruise through its extensive waterways is a rewarding way to see the Dutch capital.

Art lovers get their tickets at:

♦♦ The Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum Museum het Rembrandthuis

Food and drink

Cheese lovers love Amsterdam. You can find an excuse to eat cheese at any time of the day here. Gouda is Holland’s favorite, developing a more intense flavor the longer it’s aged. Find a selection at the markets, try a cheeseboard at dinner time, or just order cubes with mustard for dipping to accompany a drink. When you’re hungry for non-cheese food groups, you’ll find Michel in-starred restaurants, vegetarian, and organic restaurants that accompany an array of global cuisine. For old-fashioned and modern Dutch food, try these Amsterdam restaurants: Moeders, Haesje Claes, Loctje, Greetje, and De Silveren Spiegel.

Don’t leave without tasting:

♦♦ Patat (hot chips with toppings), Stroopwafel (waffle cookie), Chocomel (chocolate milk)

Amsterdam Fast Facts

Approximate flight times:

♦♦NYC/ New York 7 hours 20 minutes, Philadelphia 8 hours, Boston 7 hours

♦♦Miami 9 hours 45 minutes, Los Angeles 10 hours 15 minutes

1. Where can visitors see Monet’s paintings?

A．Rijksmuseum.	B．The Van Gogh Museum.
C．Museum het Rembrandthuis.	D．The Anne Frank Museum.

2. Which is the best choice for a cheese lover?

A．Gouda.	B．Patat.
C．Stroopwafel.	D．Chocomel.

3. Who is this tour guide written for?

A．Germans.	B．Dutch men.
C．Frenchmen.	D．Americans.

【推荐2】Going against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally, jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China are spending their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences. “Reverse tourism” has appeared as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China.

During the weeklong public holiday, which ended on Oct 7th 2022, large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape busy city life, avoided popular holiday destinations in order to get off the beaten track and enjoy some peace and quietness. According to data from online travel agency Qunar, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four- and five-star hotels in less-traveled places, including Lingxia in Gansu province, Shizuishan in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, and Haibei in Qinghai province, all increased at least 10-fold from the same period of 2021.

Some young professionals who normally have little time for themselves simply had a staycation in a hotel to make the much-awaited time more relaxing. Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations, which often involve expensive tickets, meals and hotel stays. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more real and natural experiences, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online exposure can offer more surprises.

Jiang Han, a senior researcher at the Beijing-based public policy think tank Pangoal, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market and is an opportunity for growth comparable to the camping economy.

1. How does the author show the popularity of reverse tourism in Paragraph2?

A．By quoting sayings.	B．By giving reasons.
C．By analyzing data.	D．By comparing differences.

2. Why do young professionals prefer reverse tourism according to Paragraph 3?

A．Because most of lesser-known places can give them surprises.

B．Because they have no money at all to afford expensive hotels.

C．Because the less -developing attractions can offer free admission.

D．Because they are lack of time and money for popular destinations.

3. Where can readers probably find this text?

A．In an online poster.	B．In a news report.
C．In a geography booklet.	D．In a travel magazine.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．More people get off the beaten track for relaxing break.

B．Young people have changed their taste for travelling.

C．Reverse tourism differs from camping economy.

D．China’s tourism has developed at a high speed.

【推荐3】Montreal may have more media connections and commercial(商业的)activities, but Quebec City has something else: the French Canadian identity and soul(灵魂).You can get a taste of the city in a single day but stay at least a weekend if you can.The little city shines brightest when you slow down.

The beautiful old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, sits above the St Lawrence River.It is a living museum of narrow stone streets, 17th-and-18th-century houses and churches.The Notre - Dame- de- Quebec was the first church in North America.It got its start as a small Catholic church in 1647 but has been rebuilt repeatedly to repair damages from wars, including the British-French war of 1759.

No matter whether it's summer or winter, people in Quebec City love to get outdoors-and the perfect place to join them is at Battlefields Park.Covering 2.3 km².Battlefields Park was once the largest fort(堡垒)in North America.It was built by the French in the 1750s and completed by the British in 1850 to defend against an American invasion that never came.In summer, actors in costume bring this history to life on Abraham’s Bus Tour.Year-round creative multimedia programs achieve a similar effect at the park gate.

Quebec City also tries its best to entertain its visitors.All summer and fall long,musicians and actors in costumes take to the streets, while fantastic festivals fill the air with fireworks and songs.In the coldest months of January and February, Quebec's Winter Carnival has the biggest and most colorful winter parties around Canada. Spring brings beautiful flowers, much lower prices and thinner crowds.

1. How is Quebec City different from Montreal?

A．Quebec City is bigger than Montreal.

B．Quebec City has more media companies.

C．Quebec City has busier commercial activities.

D．Quebec City is better known for French culture.

2. Why has the Notre- Dame- de- Quebec been rebuilt repeatedly?

A．It is a church with a long history.	B．It has suffered damages from wars.
C．It has to be expanded many times.	D．It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

3. What does Quebec City provide for its visitors in the coldest months?

A．Carnival parties.	B．Costume plays.
C．Low-price flowers.	D．Fireworks and songs.

4. Which is the least busy season for tourism in Quebec?

A．Spring.	B．Summer.
C．Fall.	D．Winter.

【推荐2】 Jobs Week: Find Your Next Job Here

▲ A Registered Nurse

Average salary: $ 65,470 per year

Top cities for hiring: San Antonio, Texas；Chicago, Illinois；Dallas, Texas

In the United States, registered nurses （RNs）are clinicians who have completed at least an associated degree in nursing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics（BLS）has identified it as one of the top ten occupations for career growth. RNs can either practice independently or as part of a healthcare team.

▲ A Retail Associate

Average salary：$ 21,410 per year

Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Chicago, Illinois

Retail workers sell products and help customers find the products they want. According to the BLS, nearly 14. 8 million people were employed as retail workers in 2014. Top places to find retail positions include Walmart, Target and Macy’s.

▲ A Truck Driver

Average salary：$ 46,000 per year

Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Indianapolis, Indiana

Truck driving doesn’t require a college degree and can pay well even at the entry-level stage. It takes a certain kind of person to work the long weeks away from home— but with a high level of demand, it can be a great career choice for someone who wants job security without the cubicle（工作间）.

▲ A Web Developer

Average salary：$ 62,500 per year

Top cities for hiring：Chicago, Illinois；New York；Atlanta, Georgia

Tech jobs like Web Developer frequently top lists of the best jobs for pay, worklife balance, and career welfare. The wide use of the Internet means that web developers are in continuous demand, and there are no education barriers preventing job seekers from learning programming languages like Java or Python.

1. According to the text, a registered nurse

A．can be paid at least US$ 70,000 every year.

B．must have an associate's degree in nursing.

C．is considered one of the top ten occupations with the most employees.

D．is a popular position in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. If one cannot adapt to long weeks of work away from home, he/she shouldn't work as ________

A．a registered nurse.	B．a retail associate.
C．a truck driver.	D．a web developer.

3. Where can we most probably read the text?

A．In a newspaper.	B．In a health magazine.
C．In a travel leaflet.	D．In a science report.

【推荐1】Some people say that the best way to reduce the size of your waist is to do stomach exercise. Many people believe that when specific muscles are exercised，the fatty tissues(组织)in the immediate area are burned up. The truth is that exercise burns fat from all over the body and not from one specific area. Of course，if you reduce the fat throughout your body，you will certainly see results around your waist，too.

Some people believe that you need to exercise twice a week in order to keep a sufficient level of physical fitness. However，studies directed by American scientists show that unexercised muscles lose their strength very quickly. Within 48 to 72 hours，you must use the muscles again to reestablish(重建)the good physical effects. And what does that mean to you？American scientists concluded that while daily exercise is most helpful，exercising every other day or three days a week will keep a sufficient level of physical fitness.

Is it true that you burn more calories running one mile than walking the same distance？The answer is no. The truth is that you use the same amount of energy whether you walk or run the mile，since in both cases you are moving the same weight the same distance. The speed does not matter. Of course，if you run rather than walk for 30 minutes，you will cover more distance，and therefore，burn more calories.

If your breathing doesn't return to normal within 5 minutes after you finish exercising，you have exercised too much. Five minutes or so after exercising，your breathing should be normal，your heart shouldn't be beating loudly，and you shouldn't be tired.

1. If you want to reduce the fat around your waist，you should________．

A．do stomach exercise

B．exercise the waist

C．exercise all the muscles of your body

D．run fast for 30 minutes

2. From the second paragraph，we learn that________．

A．we only need to exercise twice a week

B．we should exercise three times a week

C．muscles lose their strength after 48 hours

D．we should exercise every other day，or three days a week

3. If you have exercised too much________．

A．your breathing will take longer than 5 minutes to return to normal after you finish exercising

B．your breathing will return to normal within 5 minutes after finishing exercising

C．your heart will not be beating loudly

D．you will be too tired to move

4. This passage tells us that________．

A．it is better to do more running than walking

B．the more exercise you do，the healthier you will be

C．the unexercised muscles must be used again within 48 to 72 hours

D．in order to lose weight，you have to run fast

【推荐2】        According to sociologists(社会学家), every modern industrial society has some form of social stratification(阶层). Class, power and status are important in deciding people's rank in society.
        Class means a person's economic position in society. A commonly used classification is lower class, middle class and upper class. While sociologists disagree on how these terms should be exactly defined, they do describe societies like the United States quite well. One study shows that 53% of Americans belong to the lower class, 46% the middle class, and 1% the upper class. Interestingly, a surgeon earning $500,000 a year and a bus driver earning $50,000 a year both regard themselves as the middle class!
        Power refers to the amount of control a person has over other people. Obviously, people in positions of great power (such as governors) exercise(行使)big power, but people who take orders from others have less power. Power and class do not always go hand in hand, however. For example, the governor of a state has great power, but he or she may not belong to a corresponding (相应的)economic class. Generally, however, there is a relationship between power and class. To our knowledge, there aren't too many people who aren't millionaires in the U．S. Senate!
       Status is the honor or respect attached to a person's position in society. It can also be affected by power and class, but not necessarily so. For example, a university professor may have a high status but not belong to a high social class or have a lot of power over others.
1. What can we learn about “the middle class” from Paragraph 2?

A．People earning $50,000 a year belong to the middle class.

B．Nearly half Americans belong to the middle class.

C．People generally consider bus drivers as the middle class.

D．Sociologists have a clear definition of the middle class.

2. According to the text, we know that ________.

A．Power and class do not always correspond with each other

B．Status refers to a person's economic position in society

C．People with high status have a lot of control over others

D．Class is less important in deciding a person's social rank

3. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?

A．	B．
C．	D．

【推荐3】Washer instructions for use

Use by steps:

1. See whether the power supply and water inlet;

2. Put clothes into appropriate detergent（洗漆剂）（liquid）, cover roof;

3. Deciding on the number of coin laundry process choice （1-7）, a dollar coin as a single drying, five dollars for the quick wash, double the standard wash;

4. When choosing single dewatering（使脱水）program, pay one dollar to press the red button in the panel; washing machine start running single dewatering program; when choosing fast programs, after five yuan coin, press the red button on the panel, and washing machine start running fast wash program; when choosing standard wash program, washing machine into the washing.

Program settings:

Fees / coins	Working level	Washing procedure	Washing results
One dollar drying		Drying	Alternate maximum protection clothing rubbing the soft power not to hurt the material, effectively saving drying time
Five dollars double fast	mid level	A drift of a two-drying washing	Boiling water, remove stains and efficient, healthy and rapid clean clothing
Seven dollars Standard wash	Intelligent sensor control, auto-sense judgments clothing volume, texture and the water level to be a reasonable amount to optimize washing	Two or three drying of a drift	Near foil level, even health antibacterial wash, wash and rub only, dean well, care of clothing, clean clothes bright as new

Notes:

1. Do not open the cover as often as possible.

2. Do not add laundry during the washing power; place the stain left behind.

3. To ensure the quality laundry, dry clothes, the weight of 4.5 kg is usually suitable.

4. Guard against coins, keys, etc. in the laundry in the wash bucket to protect washing machines.

1. What should you do before putting clothes into the washer?

A．Paying fees.

B．Checking the power supply.

C．Filling the washer with boiling water.

D．Pressing the red button on the panel.

2. If you want to wash clothes with dirty marks economically, how much should you pay?

A．One dollar.	B．Two dollars.
C．Five dollars.	D．Seven dollars.

3. What should you do to avoid damage to washing machine?

A．Not opening the cover.

B．Not adding washing powder.

C．Putting as light clothes as possible.

D．Avoiding putting coins or keys in the laundry. .

【推荐1】Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willing to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that destroy buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand
Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand?” the farmer asked him.
^“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows. ” answered the little man.
Although puzzled by this answer ，the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm ，busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.
Then one night the wind howled loudly from offshore. Jumping out of bed，the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand’s sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled， “ Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they are blown away! ”
The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows. ”
Enraged (激怒）by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire   him on the spot ,Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement，he discovered that all of the hay had been covered. The cows were in the bam，the chickens were in the coops，and the doors were barred The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down, Nothing could be blown away.
The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was still blowing.
1. Why did the farmer constantly advertise for hired hands?

A．Because he needed hired hands all. the year round.

B．Because there was too much work to do on the farm.

C．Because he could hardly hire a farmhand.

D．Because he offered poor conditions for the hired hands.

2. The farmer felt amazed because _______

A．the Little man was sleeping	B．everything was in safety
C．the wind was too strong	D．he could not open the doors

3. What did the man mean by saying “I can sleep when the wind blows. ” ?

A．He needed much sleep after working hard on the farm.

B．He was very brave and not afraid of wind

C．He enjoyed sleeping when the wind blew.

D．He would get everything done before the wind blew.

4. Which of the following   statements about the Little man is TRUE?

A．He was not afraid of storms.

B．He was a heavy sleeper under any condition

C．He was hard-working and devoted to his work.

D．He was fired shortly after he tied everything down.

【推荐2】If you are a fruit grower — or would like to become one — take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around. It’s called Apple Day but in practice it’s more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.

Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesn’t taste of anything special, it’s still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cat’s Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.

There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but you’ll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so it’s a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.

Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.

1. What can people do at the apple events?

A．Attend experts’ lectures.

B．Visit fruit-loving families.

C．Plant fruit trees in an orchard.

D．Taste many kinds of apples.

2. What can we learn about Decio?

A．It is a new variety.

B．It has a strange look.

C．It is rarely seen now.

D．It has a special taste.

3. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．A practical idea.

B．A vain hope.

C．A brilliant plan.

D．A selfish desire.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To show how to grow apples.

B．To introduce an apple festival.

C．To help people select apples.

D．To promote apple research.

【推荐3】Everyone looks forward to progress, whether in one’s personal life or in the general society. Progress indicates a person’s ability to change the way he is living at the moment. Progress must lead a better way of doing things. All these, however,             remains true only in so far as people want to accept technology and move forward by finding new and more efficient ways of doing things.
However, at the back of the minds of many people, especially those who missed the “good old days”, _______________efficiency comes with a price.When communication becomes efficient, people are able to contact one another no matter where they are and at whatever time they wish to. The click of a button allows people miles apart to talk or to see each other without even leaving their homes. With the communication gadgets, such as mobile phones and ipads, people often do not take the effect to visit one another personally. A personal visit carries with it the additional feature of having to be in the person’s presence for as long as the visit lasts. We cannot unnecessarily excuse our selves or turn the other person off.
With efficiency also comes mass production. Such is the nature of factories and the success of industrialization today. Factories have improved efficiency. Unskillful tasks are left to machines and products are better made and produced with greater             accuracy than any human hand could ever have done. However, with the improvements in efficiency also comes the loss of the personal touch when making these products. For example, many handcrafts(手工艺品) are now produced in a factory. Although this             means that supply is better able to increase demand, now that the supply is quick and efficient, the demand might fall because mass production lowers the quality of the handicraft and it is difficult to find unique designs on each item.
Nevertheless, we must not commit the mistake of analyzing progress only from one point of view. In fact, progress has allowed tradition to keep up. It is only with progress and the invention of new technology that many old products can be brought             back to their old state. New technology is required for old products to stay old.
It is people’s attitude towards progress that causes the type of influence that technology has on society. Technology is flexible. There is no fixed way of making use of it. Everything depends on people’s attitude. The worst effects of progress will             fall on those who are unable to rethink their attitudes and views of society. When we accept progress and adapt it to suit our needs, a new “past” is created.
1. According to Paragraph 1, progress can benefit people when they are willing to _______.

A．live a better life

B．look for better methods

C．change ways of living

D．accept technology and advance steadily

2. The underlined word “gadgets” is closest in meaning to _______.

A．tools

B．messages

C．barriers

D．skills

3. The author explains “efficiency comes with a price” by _______.

A．describing a process	B．using examples
C．following time order	D．making classification

4. Compared with home-made handicrafts, machine made products _______.

A．lack great accuracy	B．lack the personal touch
C．are of high value	D．are quite welcome

5. What can be learned about technology from Paragraph 4?

A．It can destroy old traditions.

B．It can lead to social progress.

C．It can be used to correct mistakes.

D．It can be used to preserve old products.

6. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A．Progress can suit the needs of daily life.

B．People review the past with great regret.

C．Technology should be introduced in a fixed way.

D．People’s attitude decides the use of technology.