【推荐1】Are you in the mood for a luxury, forested or elegant place where you can hunker down with your loved one for Valentine's Day — or whenever? Here are some ideas for love nests.

One & Only, Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the continent's hottest happening city, and One & Only is the place to be for luxurious lodging. It's in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, within walking distance of great shopping, galleries and restaurants. You may be reluctant to leave the hotel, though: It has one of the best spas in the city, along with three restaurants, including Africa's first Nobu. The hotel also houses NEO, which sells South Africa's hippest designer fashions.

The hotel spa has all the latest features, including a cutting-edge gym, a vitality pool (it takes a whirlpool to the next level) and a "mood-boosting" Ice Fountain, which use varying water temperatures, aromas, soothing music and relaxing colored lights to rid you of stress.

Info: One & Only, Dock Road, Cape Town; 011-27-21-431-5800, capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com. Doubles from $662 a night; includes full buffet breakfast.

Tamarack Lodge (Mammoth Lakes)

Tamarack is a great escape for all tastes and all seasons, with something for nearly every budget. It's just a mile from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and 2 1/2 miles from downtown Mammoth Lakes; it's private and woodsy but still handy to activities.

Accommodations include European-style guest rooms, with antique beds and quilts, in the historic lodge; free-standing historic cabins; and luxurious cabins as well as fireplaces and living rooms.

Info: Tamarack Lodge, 163 Twin Lakes Road, Mammoth Lakes; (800) 626-6684, www.tamaracklodge.com; doubles from $89.

Ritz-Carlton (South Beach, Miami)

The Ritz, built in 1953 and originally known as the DiLido, was one of most fashionable hotels . If you are looking to indulge, hire a personal shopper to take you to the boutiques, or rent a daybed by the huge pool or a Ritz cabana at the DiLido Beach Club, only a short stroll away.

If you're hungry, get a table outside at the hotel's highly rated Bistro One LR, which serves Spanish Riviera cuisine. If you're looking to venture out into the Miami scene, Macchialina, with reasonably priced classic Italian cuisine, is the ticket. Order a Coco Before Chanel cocktail and tuck into dishes even tastier than Mama used to make.

Info: Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; (786) 276-4000, lat.ms/1K13fgD. Doubles from $549.

The Modern (Honolulu)

Think of the Modern as more jet-set Hawaii, offering an usual beach experience. Slightly removed from the noise of Waikiki, the Modern overlooks the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, with the surf break of Waikiki beyond.

The Sunrise Pool looks like a scene out of Ibiza on the Mediterranean, with rest rooms set in the water and women drifting around in gauzy（纱似的） cover-ups. The amazing Sunset Pool — it's a man-made lagoon （泻湖）surrounded by 100 tons of sand — is for adult guests。

If this is not your scene, escape to your room, decorated mostly in white and where the music does not reach. There are several in-house restaurants, the best is by celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, of "Iron Chef" fame, who mixes Japanese and Western ingredients into melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces.

Info: The Modern, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu; (855) 970-4161, www.themodernhonolulu.com. Doubles from $349.

1. Mark and his girlfriend are curious about ancient objects, so they will probably choose __________.

A．One & Only, Cape Town	B．Tamarack Lodge
C．Ritz-Carlton	D．The Modern

2. The main purpose of the passage is to __________.

A．give advice on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day

B．help readers know the characteristics of each place

C．attract visitors to pay a visit to these four places

D．introduce four special restaurants to the customers.

【推荐2】London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you'll find:

• 19 historic buildings

• 22 museums and art galleries

• 8 tours, cruises and walks and entertainment activities

• 13 places of interest including boats and aquariums

• 12 restaurants and services

The London Pass not only offers great value and convenience, but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters, where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with The London Pass there really is something for everyone.

You can buy Adult or child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices bellow and choose what you need.

Description	Price
London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036	$87
London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037	$104
London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038	$140
London Pass 2 days child (5-15 years)	$62
London Pass 3 days child (5-15 years)	$72
London Pass 6 days child (5-15 years)	$100

You can contact us by sending emails or making calls. Please call 1-888-254-0637. Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or+ 1210 507 5997.

VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849.

NOTE: If your reservation is made prior to November 15^th, 2020 email sales@previewhotels.com.

1. According to the passage, with the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT            .

A．stays at hotels	B．see famous buildings
C．go boating	D．join in entertainment activities

2. According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors          .

A．won't be allowed to travel alone	B．won't have to pay for guided tours
C．will be fined unless they wait in line	D．can eat meals for free at some restaurants

3. How much should Mr. King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?

A．$174

B．$236

C．S 244

D．$270

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The London Pass has discounts for students.

B．16 years olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.

C．Children under 5 don't need the London Pass.

D．The London Pass can't be bought on weekends.

5. If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling           .

A．1-888-254-0637	B．00-800-84468370
C．1210 507 5997	D．1-866-270-2849

【推荐3】Formal Afternoon Teas

A pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name for the evening meal; it’s also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea”. Whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long Island. Prices are per person.

Chat Noir

230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre

516-208-8521, chatnoirtea.com

Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required.

Robinson’s Tea Room

97-E Main St., Stony Brook

631-751-1232

Robinson’s service afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required.

The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe

225 Main St., Port Jefferson

631-476-8327, thesecretgardentearoom.com

The Street Garden’s menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

The Hidden Oak Cafe

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River

631-277-3895, bayardcuttingarboretum.org

The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwiches, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.

1. What do we know about British afternoon tea?

A．It’s known as “meal tea”.	B．It’s centered on desserts.
C．It’s served at fancy hotels.	D．It’s originated from America.

2. Which number should you call to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?

A．516-208-8521	B．631-751-1232
C．631-476-8327	D．631-277-3895

3. Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?

A．At Chat Noir	B．At Robinson’s Tea Room
C．At the Hidden Oak Cafe	D．At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe

【推荐1】

We always enjoy pointing out some unusual holidays to add to your calendar. Now jot these down, learn something new and have fun!

Random Acts of Kindness Day （February 17）

If you have encountered a homeless person and given money, that's a random act of kindness. The idea of this day is to get lots of people doing something kind for someone they don't know with no expectation of getting anything in return. This concept is trickier with social distancing but even a big smile and a “hi!’’ from across the street qualifies.

I Forgot Day （July 2）

Did you forget to call Grandma on her birthday or return that soccer ball you borrowed from a friend three months ago? Today is a good day to clean the slate. Make a list of things you meant to do but forgot. Work through the list, and don't get discouraged if you don't accomplish everything in one day. Just remember to keep the list in a place where you'll see it. Otherwise, you know what will happen.

DOGust First （August 1）

If your family is one of the many that adopted dogs from animal shelters last year, you may not know, for example, Luna or Cooper's actual birthday. The North Shore Animal League thought of that problem in 2008 and picked today as the birthday of all shelter dogs. Give your pup extra love today, and consider what you can do to help other sheller dogs.

World Vegetarian Day （October 1）

It’s not hard to go without meat for one day, but how about one month? The North American Vegetarian Society asks people to help reduce greenhouse gases by pledging to cat no meat, fish or fowl （basically chicken or turkey） in October. The pledge is tricky for kids to make on their own because Mom and Dad are usually in charge of preparing meals. Ask them if you can participate or if the whole family could try it. You will probably be surprised about how many tasty meals are meatless.

1. Which can be described as a random act of kindness?

A．John accepted a new job for a better salary.

B．Mr. Robert told a story in the lecture today.

C．The Smiths drove their children to school.

D．Sally said “hello” to a stranger in the lift.

2. What does the author mean by the last sentence in “I Forgot Day”?

A．You may forget your to-do list.	B．You may finish all the tasks earlier.
C．You may miss the chance to celebrate.	D．You may make up with your friends.

3. Which may you choose to have a birthday party for your pup?

A．February 17.

B．July 2.

C．August 1.

D．October l.

【推荐2】Educators today are more and more often heard to say that computer literacy is absolutely necessary for college students. Many even argue that each incoming freshman should have his or her own microcomputer. What advantages do computers offer the college students?

Any student who has used a word processor will know one compelling reason to use a computer: to write papers. Although not all students feel comfortable composing on a word processor, most find revising and editing much easier on it. One can alter, insert, or delete just by pressing a few keys, thus ridding students of the need to rewrite or retype. Furthermore, since the revision process is less difficult, students are more likely to revise as often as is necessary to end up with the best paper possible. For these reasons, many freshman English courses require the use of a word processor.

Computers are also useful in the context of language courses, where they are used to drill students in basic skills. Software programs strengthen ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction, as well as instruction in French, German, Spanish, and other languages. By using these programs on a regular basis, students can improve their skills in a language while proceeding at their own pace.

Similarly, business and accounting students find that computer spreadsheet (电子表格) programs are all but important to many aspects of their work, while students pursuing careers in graphic arts, marketing, and public relations find that knowledge of computer graphic (绘图) is important. Education majors learn to develop grading systems using computers, while social science students use computers for analyzing and graphically displacing their research results.

It is no wonder then, that educators support the purchase and use of microcomputers by students. A useful tool, the computer can help students learn. And that is, after all, the reason for going to college.

1. What does the underlined phrase “computer literacy” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．The purchase of computers.	B．The ability to use computers well.
C．The computer hardware and software.	D．The computer science and technology.

2. According to the author, a word processor can be used to___________.

A．revise and edit papers	B．rewrite or retype papers
C．complete a freshman’ course	D．improve students’ writing skills

3. According to the author, the reason for students to go to college is__________.

A．to learn something	B．to perfect themselves
C．to improve computer skills	D．to find one's passions

4. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A．Educational experts have developed grading systems.

B．The computer has fund its way into social science.

C．Rarely do accounting students use computers.

D．Computers benefit various majors in college.

5. Which of the Allowing is TRUE according to the passage?

A．More college students should major in computer science.

B．Machine learning and big data is the future of computer application.

C．Some computer progams can be employed to aid language learning.

D．Educators are reluctant to increase computer use in their own classroom.

【推荐3】Mr. Brown was a writer. He wrote many books, and he thought they were quite good. He lived in the city. One morning, he went to a small town near the city to visit a friend. He went there by bus. When he got to the town, he saw a bookshop not far from the bus stop. As it was early, he decided to go in and have a look. There were many books in the shop. He was very happy that all the books in the shop were written by him. “Where are other writer’s books?” he asked the man in the shop. The man looked up at him and answered. “Oh, they are all sold out.”

1. Mr. Brown was a ______.

A．teacher	B．doctor
C．writer	D．farmer

2. Mr. Brown went to the town to ________.

A．visit his friend	B．sell his books
C．have a holiday	D．buy a present

3. All the books in the shop were written by Mr. Brown because ________.

A．the man in the shop only liked his books

B．the man in the shop was Mr. Brown’s friend

C．his books were better than the other writer’s

D．the other’s book were all sold out

【推荐1】Below is a list of women who changed the world when they were young girls and teens.

Mary Shelley

English author Mary Shelley was just 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein, which many credit as the origin of science fiction. Thus, Shelley has been called “the teenage girl who invented science fiction.”

Alexandra Scott

Alexandra Scott was diagnosed with a form of cancer shortly before her first birthday. When she was just 4 years old, she set up her first lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for childhood cancer research. Inspired by her story, people around the world set up their own lemonade stands to raise money for her cause. By the time she died in 2004, she had raised S1 million. Her family continues her legacy (遗志) through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Yuanyuan Tan

Chinese ballet dancer Yuanyuan Tan started representing her country in international competitions as a young teen. At 17, she became the youngest ever principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, as well as the first Chinese dancer to earn that title in a major Western company. She gives talks around the world, inspiring young dancers to follow their artistic dreams.

Bindi Irwin

Bindi Irwin carried on her father Steve Irwin's conservation legacy following his death in 2006. When she was 8 years old, she launched “Bindi the Jungle Girl” to encourage more kids to get interested in animals and wildlife conservation. She has continued to make TV appearances, published books and furthered her father's causes.

1. Who collected money for medical research?

A．Mary Shelley.

B．Yuanyuan Tan.

C．Bindi Irwin.

D．Alexandra Scott.

2. What is Yuanyuan Tan known as?

A．An inspiration to young artists.

B．A principal of an art school.

C．The youngest ballet company owner.

D．The first Chinese ballet dancer.

3. What do we know about Bindi Irwin?

A．She encourages kids to raise animals.

B．She was diagnosed with cancer.

C．She makes efforts to conserve wildlife.

D．She wrote the first science fiction.

【推荐2】Mobile phones should be kept from classrooms, the UK minister for schools has said. Nick Gibb said he had concerns about the effect that the phone was having on children, and also said the Government should introduce lessons for pupils on how to limit their screen time.

Mr Gibb said, “Schools obviously are free to set their own behaviour policies but my own view is that schools should ban （禁止）mobile telephones and smart phones inside school, and particularly inside classrooms. I believe very strongly that children should be limiting their own use at home. Every hour spent online and on a smart phone is an hour less talking to family, and it's an hour less exercise and it's an hour less sleep. And of course it is a lack of sleep that research is showing can have a damaging effect on a child's mental health.”

The parents are told that children will be asked to break off at least every two hours and avoid social media before bedtime. The UK would be following in the footsteps of European countries if schools were to introduce a ban. with French pupils being told to leave their smart phones at home when they returned from their summer holidays last year.

At the Festival of Education at Wellington College last summer, Professor Michael from America said that any sensible head would ban mobile phones. “It's far too distracting for children having mobile phones. Texting, playing games, all this takes place. Mobile phones go off in classrooms, disrupting lessons. Ban them. If children want to use a phone in an emergency they can use the school phone.”

1. What's Nick Gibb's attitude towards using mobile phone in school?

A．Cautious.	B．Supportive.
C．Indifferent.	D．Disapproving.

2. What is one possible result of spending too much time online according to the text?

A．An hour less exercise a week.	B．More effects on sleep quality.
C．Less communication with family.	D．An improvement in mental health.

3. Which country has asked students to leave their phones at home?

A．UK.	B．New Zealand.
C．USA.	D．France.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．Mobile Phones cause bad effects on our study.

B．Mobile phones should be banned from classrooms.

C．Parents should forbid their kids to use mobile phones.

D．Students can use mobile phones in case of emergency.

【推荐3】For some kids, old photos and baby pictures are embarrassing. For others, they are valuable keepsakes（纪念品）. But for thousands of children living in orphanages（孤儿院）worldwide, these records of the past simply don’t exist. Either the kids’ parents weren’t around to take photos, or the pictures have been lost. Whatever the reason is, the Memory Project is giving orphans a lasting document of their youth.

Over the last two years, the Memory Project has provided hand-painted portraits to more than 4, 000 children living in orphanages in poor countries. Ben Schumaker, 24, got the idea when he was visiting an orphanage in Guatemala in Central America. But he’s not creating the portraits（肖像）alone. Students in hundreds of high school art classes across the U. S. paint them using photos sent from the orphanages.

Schumaker believes that the artists benefit from the project as much as the orphans do. “There are two purposes of the Memory Project,” he said. “One is to offer a special gift to the child abroad. The other is to help open the eyes of the student who is painting.” Staring into the eyes of another person, Schumaker believes, it creates a real connection. This connection raises awareness in U. S. schools about the needs of the world’s poor children. “It’s about planting a seed,” he said.

Schumaker is also working on Books of Hope, a project in which students of all ages put together homemade books for children in Uganda and India. He hopes that one day children in Uganda and India will send books to the U. S. “It’s important to me to have it be a two-way exchange,” Schmnaker says.

1. Old photos and baby pictures are clearly unavailable to__________.

A．the kids in rich families	B．the kids in common families
C．the kids in expanded families	D．the kids without parents

2. How can the orphans in Guatemala get a continuing record of their youth?

A．By hand-painted portraits that Ben Schumaker painted.

B．By the photos the orphanage taken for them.

C．By the photos taken by the U. S. students in high schools.

D．By the Memory Project started by Ben Schumaker.

3. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The special gifts that the world’s poor children received.

B．The benefits that the Memory Project brings.

C．The need of the US schools.

D．How to help the orphans.