【推荐2】WELCOME

Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所） of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.

Audio tours

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit.

There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.

St George's Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit George's Chapel first before it closes.

Shopping

Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children's toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George's Chapel.

Photography and mobile phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George's Chapel in consideration of other visitors.

Security

As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _________.

A．in the Courtyard	B．in the State Apartments
C．at the Admission Center	D．at St George's Chapel

2. Who can get re-entry permits?

A．Visitors wishing to cat outside the Castle.

B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

D．Visitors eating outside St George's Chapel.

3. In the last part, a "working royal palace" refers to one _________.

A．still being constructed

B．still used by the royal family

C．where the Queen usually works

D．where works of art are on show

【推荐1】

Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222 Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm ( Saturdays to 11:30 pm) Ticket: $ 60 ( for an adult) $30 (for a child) Website: www. Sydneytower.com.au How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning ! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city.

1. If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t_____

A．email sydneytower@hotmail. com	B．fax 02 9333 9203
C．search www. Sydneytower. com. au	D．dial 02 9333 9222

2. Frank wants to go to Sydney Tower with his two children, he will pay______.

A．$60

B．$90

C．$120

D．$150

3. Last Saturday, Johnson went to visit Sydney Tower . He had to get down the tower____.

A．after 11:30 p.m.	B．before 11:30 p.m.
C．at 10:30 p.m.	D．by 10:30 p.m.

【推荐1】Some Famous Libraries in the World

The Royal Library of Alexandria

The Royal Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt is probably known as the largest and the most famous library in the ancient world. It is said that the ancient library was burned three times over the centuries. A likeness of the ancient library was built in Alexandria and was opened on October 16，2002.

Celsus Library

Celsus Library was built in what had been a monument tomb of the governor of the Province of Asia, Celsus Polemaeanus in Ephesus, Turkey. It used to be the third richest of ancient times in the world，which had more than 12,000 works of art, but it was destroyed in wars, leaving some ruins. Even so, it is now still so world-famous for its beautiful structure that many visitors come to see it. There is a statue of Athena at its entrance as she is the Goddess of Wisdom. It remains delicate and appealing.

Bodleian Library

Bodleian Library is attached to Oxford University and mainly used as a research library. It is also a copyright library, which means it has a right to every book published in the United Kingdom. The library was designed by the architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Construction was completed in 1940.

The British Library

The British Library was set up in 1973 and is one of the world’s greatest libraries. This library has PACCAR gallery of living and workshop of words. The sounds and images offer shows and different programs at the theme exhibitions. They also have a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offers events like music and discussions.

1. Which of the following libraries has been reconstructed?

A．The Royal Library of Alexandria.	B．Celsus Library.
C．Bodleian Library.	D．The British Library.

2. What can you do in Celsus Library?

A．Read books.	B．Borrow books.
C．See a stamp exhibition.	D．Enjoy the beautiful remains.

3. What is special about Bodleian Library?

A．It belongs to a university.

B．It was once destroyed by fires.

C．It is one of the famous ancient libraries.

D．It is well-known for its beautiful structure.

【推荐2】Country Walks

Hope Village

A leisurely（悠闲的）way to spend an hour or two is by visiting the busy village of Hope with its lovely country gardens. A gentle walk towards the hills will soon bring you to excellent views.

Country Park

The Lime House here attracts thousands of visitors, but this is a pleasant walk away from the crowds, through parkland, woods and up onto the hills. Popular with bird-watchers. The house was built in 1570.

Cornford

This is an easy walk through a little-known valley. See the 200-year-old buildings from the cloth-making industry which now stand empty.

Devonshire Park

Allow at least half a day, or make it a full day by visiting the adventure playground and farmyard. Guided walks are available for small groups.

Howden Lake

This two-hour walk attracts thousands of visitors. Children can go sailing on the lake with trainers.

Stanton

This walk is certainly for very fit walkers only—the paths get very slippery (滑的）after rain. Allow six hours and start early. You're unlikely to meet another person all day. Be sure to pack food - you'll be up on the hilltops all day.

Langsett

This is an exciting walk along easy paths, which are crowded at weekends. And it's a popular place for family picnics. Guided walks start from the nearby village and visit 800-year-old woodland.

1. What is special about Country Park?

A．It is in a little-known valley.	B．It includes a house for making cloth.
C．It should be booked ahead of time.	D．It enjoys popularity among bird-watchers.

2. What do Devonshire Park and Langsett have in common?

A．Th ey have adventure playgrounds.	B．They are open for half a day.
C．They offer guided walks.	D．They are for small groups.

3. Which of the following is only suitable for very strong walkers?

A．Stanton.

B．Cornford.

C．Hope Village.

D．Howden Lake.

【推荐3】For many of us, there's nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a gripping crime story or a biography of someone’s amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life and help us relax. Maybe that's why some of them are actually being prescribed as a remedy（治疗）to sickness.

It may seem obvious that reading is good for us. It can be educational, and, as some say, it can broaden the mind”. A good novel can make us happy or sad, or make us cry as we empathies with characters. The power of books was recognised a few years ago by the British charity Reading Agency, who published a list of books that doctors could offer to patients, tackling topics from depression to dementia（痴呆）to chronic pain. It called this bibliotherapy（阅读疗法）and it's become so successful that it's about to be extended to children as well.

Professor Philip Davis studies the effects of literature at Liverpool University and is author of a book called Reading for Life. He studies people in reading groups and found that it's reading literature--written work thought to have artistic merit that has the best effect.

Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to ditch a good book and fiddle with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help boost or maintain our mental health. It's thought they can help you set targets and find focus. And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you've been anxious about for weeks from someone else's perspective.

If you' re not an avid reader（书迷）it can be hard to know where to begin. If the Reading Agency book list doesn't appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend. Once you've found the right text, you 'll be hooked!

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．How to improve our mental health through reading.

B．How to train and form our good reading habits.

C．The material benefits of reading books.

D．The physical and mental effects of literature on people.

2. What can we know from the second paragraph?

A．Few people value the importance of reading.

B．Doctors can not provide books patients need.

C．Excellent novels always make us excited.

D．Bibliotherapy is also available for children.

3. What does Professor Philip Davis think is highly effective?

A．Reading for Life.

B．Reading literature.

C．Artistic merit.

D．A paperback.

4. What does the underlined word “they" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Young people.

B．Smart phones.

C．Good books.

D．Future targets.

【推荐1】The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation[BMGF] said this week it will provide up to $100 million to support action against the 2019 novel coronavirus. It says the money will help strengthen efforts to test people for the virus, separate healthy individuals from the sick and find treatment for them.

Controlling the epidemic:          The donation will help speed development of the “tools to bring this epidemic under control,”the chief executive officer of the Gates Foundation; Mark Suzman said.

Worldwide   emergency:The Gates Foundation is giving money and working with other donors to help the World Health Organization (WHO), Chinese medical workers and others worldwide.It noted the need for an organized international effort to fight the virus.

Increased efforts to find and treat the coronavirus:The   foundation promised $20 million right away to hurry the process of identifying those who are sick, keeping them separate, and helping them get better. The goal is to stop the disease from spreading to more people and places.       Money is also going to public health officials in China and other countries with coronavirus patients to help them pay the start-up cost of medical workers and supplies.

Protecting at-risk groups in Africa and South Asia:Recent epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009, have had a big effect on people living in extreme poverty. Most of those people live in African countries south of the Sahara Desert or parts of South Asia. Another $20 million is going to public health officials in these areas to improve their emergency operations and to treat confirmed cases. One partner is the African Field Epidemiology Network, a non-profit service that currently operates in more than 30 African countries.

Developing   Vaccines:Of   the total donation, $60 million will go to speed the process of making vaccines   to   protect   against   the   novel   coronavirus.   One   organization   working   on   developing   the anti-coronavirus vaccines is the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations with Chinese public- and private-sector researchers; trying to find ways to stop the spread of the virus.

1. The money donated by the BMGF will be used in the following aspects except

A．to test people for the virus	B．to separate the healthy from the sick
C．to build a new hospital in China	D．to find treatment for the virus -infected

2. How many main targets will the large sum of donated money serve for?

A．One

B．Five

C．Two

D．Countless

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．The money is specially donated to China’s public health department.

B．Another $20 million will be used to help African people suffering from starvation.

C．The African Field Epidemiology Network is a non- profit medical service organization only in western Africa.

D．Most of the donated money will be put into the developing and innovating vaccines.

4. The passage is most probably digested from .

A．a news report

B．a magazine

C．a text book

D．a poster

【推荐2】If you like traveling, these less known places in New York City (NYC) are sure to create good memories that last a lifetime.

The High Line Park

The High Line Park has been only recently developed, so it is one of NYC’s most beautiful places and one of the most unique (独特的) places you could ever hope to find. It is nothing like your city park. Instead of being a park of trees, grass, and benches, it is built entirely on the top of an old above ground railway line.

The Cloisters

The Cloister is a branch (分支) of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is located in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park. It is filled with gardens and medieval (中世纪的) art and buildings. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, it is sure to be a good choice.

The Dream House

If you don’t like art museums or concert halls, you can choose the Dream House on Tribeca’s Church Street. It was created in 1993 by a married couple La Monte Young, a musician, and his wife Marian Zazeela. In the Dream House, every move that visitors make in the Dream House creates a different series of sounds. Meanwhile, fantastic pink lighting guides them through their journey.

Greenacre Park

If you have ever wished you could sit next to a surprising waterfall, you can go Greenacre Park. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan on 5lst Street, this “pocket park” has a 25-foot waterfall, quiet greenery and benches.

1. What do we know about the High Line Park?

A．It is full of tall trees.	B．It hasn’t been finished.
C．It has so many works of art.	D．It is built on the top of a railway line.

2. What can you most possibly find in the Cloisters?

A．An old train.	B．Light of different colors.
C．The Middle Ages’ art.	D．A surprising waterfall.

3. Which place should you visit if you want to experience sound and light?

A．The High Line Park.	B．The Dream House.
C．The Cloisters.	D．Greenacre Park.

【推荐3】All of us spend a large part of our lives at home — eating, sleeping, relaxing and communicating with our family members. Our home is a shelter for us, away from the noisy, busy, and polluted world outside — a place where we can let down our hair and dress casually. Eco­friendliness (环保) is a hot word today and we all know we should make our environment as eco­friendly as possible. This is not only good for our health, but also good for the outward environment. Here are some easy and helpful tips to make your home eco­friendly.

Kitchen

Plan the kitchen to be bright and airy so that you don't have to turn on the lights at daytime. Don't make wasteful use of the gas. Keep all ingredients for cooking ready before lighting the gas. Turn it to low when not required — always using it on "high" burns a lot of gas.

Indoor plants

Plants are extremely eco­friendly and can be used to make your home look lively. Apart from adding life to home, they give out O_2, thus making the air inside fresh. You can keep plants in your home, but be sure to show them some sunlight regularly. Also, if they are kept outside, clean their leaves with a wet cloth, as dust may be added to them. A home decorated (装饰) with plants looks attractive. Plants are a natural home decorating gift that shows concern about the environment. A green plant is a wonderful gift which will protect the earth and is sure to be appreciated.

Saving water

Most of the time, we take water for granted — we keep water running while brushing our teeth or washing clothes. Needless to say, this is a huge waste of natural resources (资源). Try to recycle water. For example, the water used for washing vegetables can be used for watering plants; the soapy water used for washing clothes can be used to clean the bathroom and kitchen.

1. Why is the importance of our home discussed in Paragraph 1?

A．To advise us to communicate more with our family members.

B．To show it's necessary to make our home eco­friendly.

C．To advise us to spend more time staying at home.

D．To show the outside world is noisy and polluted.

2. What is advised to be done in the kitchen?

A．To open the window.

B．To prepare simple meals.

C．To save energy.

D．To turn down lights.

3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．We don't realize the importance of water.

B．We try our best not to waste water.

C．We don't use water frequently.

D．We make full use of water.

4. Which could be the best title for the text?

A．Live a relaxing life.

B．Create a clean and safe home.

C．Our home is a shelter for us.

D．Make your home eco­friendly.