【推荐1】Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is a tiny island and its main attraction is “White Beach”, a perfect postcard white sand beach surrounded by palm trees, dive shops, bars and restaurants. Our favourite seat to enjoy the sunset is “Diniwid Beach” located to the north of White Beach. After the perfect sunset, choose a bar to enjoy live music and party all night long.

Santorini, Greece

Santorini offers a unique landscape of beaches in exotic (异国的) colors of black, red and white, a product of volcanic sand. Imagine swimming in the warm mythic Aegean sea, with volcano and sunsets as a background. The island architecture is very distinctive, churches are built into caves and the whitewashed

houses, blue-domed churches and paved paths are astonishingly beautiful.

Lofoten Island, Norway

The Lofoten Islands are a wonderful sight indeed. With deep bays and splendid mountains, this is a wilderness unequalled in its beauty, where giant sea eagles soar. Milder in climate than their position suggests, visitors are attracted to the islands to experience the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun.

Saint John Island, Caribbean

Life moves at a slower pace here, where wildlife abounds (大量存在). The National Park dominates here, covering more than half of the island. It is just nine miles from one end to the other and with countless bird species to spot and dolphins in the warm Caribbean waters, it's no surprise that this is a destination that draws nature lovers. This is a place to rest and relax.

1. What do the first two places have in common?

A．They can swim in the sea.	B．They can enjoy sunset.
C．They can enjoy live music and party.	D．They can experience the Midnight Sun.

2. What can you do on Lofoten island?

A．See giant sea eagles soar.	B．See churches built into caves.
C．Spot various birds and dolphins.	D．Enjoy live music and party all night.

3. Where can you experience the gentle pace of life?

A．On Boracay island.	B．On Santorini island.
C．On Lofoten island.	D．On Saint John island.

【推荐3】Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experiences.

Cheese & Wine Pairing app

Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman's Cheese Wine Pairing can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and advises wines to pair with each. Max McCalman's Cheese & Wine Pairing is free for iPhones and iPads.

Calorific app

What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier food. The app is free for iPads and iPhones. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.

HappyCow app

Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. HappyCow is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.

LocalEats app

Restaurant chains, like McDonald's, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.

1. If people want to go on a diet, they need ________

A．Cheese & Wine Pairing

B．LocalEats

C．Calorific

D．HappyCow

2. How is LocalEats different from the other apps?

A．It is made for groups.	B．It is not free for iPhones or Android.
C．It is designed for travelers.	D．It is not available for vegetarians.

3. What is the main purpose of this article?

A．To help people choose free restaurants.	B．To advertise the best apps for iPhones.
C．To introduce some healthy eating habits.	D．To inform foodies of some useful apps.

【推荐1】8：30 PM----Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you informed of all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular songs are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.
9:00 PM----Discovery
When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old boy plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.
10:00 PM----Science& Health
Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss, exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category(范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension(高血压) drugs.
1. The main purpose of writing these three texts is ________.

A．to invite people to see films

B．to attract more people to watch TV programs

C．to attract more students to attend lectures

D．to invite people to topic discussions

2. From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about ________.

A．story tellers	B．music fans
C．film companies	D．famous stars

3. Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?

A．Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.

B．Children who are good at mathematics.

C．Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.

D．Children who are interested in playing chess.

4. In Science &Health, “Johns Hopkins” is ________.

A．a medical center	B．a famous university
C．a well-known doctor	D．a drug company

5. According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug?

A．Six months of exercise without drugs.

B．Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.

C．Exercise plus a healthy diet.

D．Low-salt and low-fat food.

【推荐2】

RINGING IN YOUR EARS? ENT DOCTOR DEVELOPED Tinnitus specialists are now recommending a new medically based program which can offer genuine relief for tinnitus-Sound Therapy! If you have: √Ringing in the ears √Work related noise exposure √Dizziness or vertigo(眩晕) √Difficulty hearing clearly √Blocked ear/s √Sleeping problems Sound Therapy may be the answer! CALL 1300 55 77 96 To learn exactly how our program works and get a FREE DVD info pack visit our website www.mysoundtherapy.com/rd or call 1300 55 77 96 and discuss your needs with one of our consultants “I suddenly realised I didn’t have tinnitus anymore!” Kelvin Pleming. Panel beater Sound Therapy INTERNIATION Pty Ltd

Effective Tinnitus Relief - at last! Every year millions of people visit their doctors complaining of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and most are told that they just have to learn to live with it. Affecting approximately 20% of the population, tinnitus is a stressful condition that can cause sleeplessness, anxiety and social isolation. It is often accompanied by dizziness, a certain degree of sound sensitivity, blocked-ear or hearing loss. Now there is a new home-based treatment which comes from the research on the ear and brain. It uses high frequency stimulation, through music, to re-build and organize brain connections. The result, for most listeners, is relief or reduction of tinnitus and related conditions. Benefits can also include better sleep, clearer hearing. better memory, relief of dizziness and vertigo(眩晕)and a general feeling that the brain is sharper and communication is easier. For a free DVD and information pack call the Sound Therapy national enquiry line on 1300 55 77 96.

1. According to the advertisement, which of the following is TRUE of tinnitus?

A．20% of the sufferers visit doctors for it.

B．It may result in numerous health issues.

C．It is caused by sleeplessness and anxiety.

D．Tinnitus specialists may lose hearing.

2. How does the Sound Therapy program work?

A．By reducing one’s exposure to noise.

B．By offering patients tinnitus relief pills.

C．By hiring the best doctors and researchers.

D．By using music to improve brain connections.

3. By calling 1300557796, one can ________.

A．discuss with ENT doctors.	B．buy some DVD info packs
C．consult someone about his needs.	D．participate in the program for free

【推荐3】Ender’s Game

Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn’t lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out, but can he save the planet? It is a good science fiction for boys.

Hatchet

It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.

Ball Don’t Lie

Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a hard life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is encouraging, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you’ve had a bad start.

Crackback

Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the match and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his strict father, and his best friend.

She

A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard(陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a legendary lost city in the jungles of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.

1. Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game?

A．To stop the fight against aliens.

B．To help people learn more about wars.

C．To make sure humans win the next war.

D．To destroy the planet aliens are living on.

2. Which book is suitable for Johnson who is interested in wilderness self-help?

A．Crackback.	B．Ball Don’t Lie.
C．She.	D．Hatchet.

3. Which two books are related to sports?

A．Ender’s Game and Crackback.

B．Ball Don’t Lie and Hatchet.

C．She and Hatchet.

D．Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback .

【推荐1】Short-term overseas visitors can now use mobile payments on the Chinese mainland. China's leading mobile payment company Alipay backed by Alibaba announced on Tuesday.

The digital payment giant just introduced an international version of its popular app. designed for overseas travelers to provide them with convenience when paying with their smartphones for shopping, eating and traveling in the Chinese mainland, according to Alipay.

In China, users can have access to services such as paying for taxis and booking hotel rooms and movie tickets directly within the app. However, if a user needs to open the payment function in the app. a local phone number and a Chinese bank account are required, which is inconvenient for short-term international visitors.

Now with the international version of Alipay, there is no more need to open a Chinese bank account. Visitors can use the "Prepaid Card" service provided by the Bank of Shanghai to top up Chinese yuan and enjoy services including scanning a QR code （二维码）to pay at restaurants and shops, as well as making online purchases.

An increasing number of visitors are choosing China as their travel destination, as the country eases visa requirements to promote tourism. In 2018, China welcomed about 30.54 million international visitors to the mainland, a year — on — year increase of 4.7 percent, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

1. What do we know about Alipay?

A．It offers enough money to consumers.

B．It has shifted its business to China.

C．It has moved its business to the world.

D．It is a new app for mobile payment.

2. Why does Alibaba develop the international version of Alipay?

A．To offer overseas visitors convenience.

B．To help visitors gain a bank account.

C．To promote the company's smartphones.

D．To prove the app is the most popular.

3. What does the underlined words “ceases" probably mean?

A．lowers	B．increases
C．raises	D．explains

4. What is the writer's attitude to the international version of Alipay?

A．Worried.	B．Doubtful.
C．Supportive.	D．Indifferent.

【推荐2】A special device (设备) worn on the head that sends electrical charges into the brain may improve the memory abilities of older people. The device may even give them the ability to remember things as well as a person 20 to 30 years younger than them. These are the findings of a study published in Nature Neuroscience earlier this month.

Researchers working on the study found that the age-related damage to working memory can be repaired. This is possible through stimulating (刺激) two important areas of the brain at a special rhythm. Working memory is the information held temporarily for use in immediate activities such as reasoning and decision-making.

42 younger adults aged 20 to 29 and 42 older adults aged 60 to 76 took part in the study. The researchers tested all subjects for their performance in a working memory activity. The findings are still early and only relate to healthy volunteers. But the findings could point to new ways to increase brain operation in older people suffering from diseases that affect these operations, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.

Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a method of observing brain activity. Transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS, is the means of sending electrical charges into the brain. Using both EEG and tACS, the scientists stimulated the brains of the group of young and old people. They were able to make small changes to the brainwave connections linked to their working memory.

Without brain stimulation, the older people were slower and less correct in their memories than the younger ones. This was because the younger people had higher levels of connections of certain brain wave rhythms.

Robert Reinhart, a researcher at Boston University, said that when older adults received active brain stimulation, they improved their working-memory test scores to the levels of the younger people. The effect lasted for at least 50 minutes after the stimulation was given.

1. How can the device help the old people?

A．It can record what has happened for them.

B．It can stimulate the brain and make it active.

C．It can turn an old person into a twenty-something.

D．It can delay the brain for a short while.

2. What did the researchers do using the equipment?

A．They repaired some age-related memory damage.

B．They found the brain made up of two vital parts.

C．They had 200 volunteers join in their research.

D．They kept track of two groups of people.

3. EEG is different from tACS because

A．EEG is a method to give motivation to brain

B．EEG can change the brainwave connections

C．tACS can send electrical charges to the brain

D．tACS is a means to help see how the brain runs

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Electric Shocks May Help Older People’s Memory

B．As People Age, Their Memory Is Decreasing

C．Plenty of Stimulation Can Make a Man Look Young

D．The Young Have a Problem with Memory

【推荐3】Every year there are hundreds of earthquakes in different parts of the world. In September,1923,Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it. They had to be completely rebuilt. One of the most serious earthquakes was in China’s Shaanxi Province in 1556.It killed almost one million people.

We measure an earthquake’s strength on the Richter Scale. The Richter Scale was introduced in 1935 in Southern California in the USA. It measures earthquakes on a scale of one to ten. Any earthquake measuring five or more is usually serious.

The Earth’s crust is made up of rock called plates. As these plates move,they sometimes crash against each other,causing the crust to quake. In cities such as Tokyo,where small quakes happen quite often,many modern buildings are designed to be flexible so when the Earth moves,they move with it.

Earthquakes can also break up gas and oil pipes. This can cause fires to break out,which can do as much damage as the earthquake itself. Another effect of earthquakes is tsunamis. These are huge waves created by earthquakes beneath the sea. They can be many metres high and cause great damage to coastal towns and cities. China,Japan,Russia and the USA have the highest occurrence(发生) of earthquakes in the world.

1. The passage is mainly about _______.

A．scientists who study earthquakes

B．a usual natural disaster

C．the way of measuring earthquakes

D．what people should do in earthquakes

2. From the passage,we can know that earthquakes _______.

A．happen all over the world

B．are not serious

C．most possibly happen in Japan

D．don’t cause much damage

3. According to the passage,we know that tsunamis _______.

A．can cause earthquakes

B．can be caused by earthquakes

C．only happen on land

D．are a way of measuring earthquakes

【推荐1】Here are some great museums you shouldn’t miss if you visit Europe one day.

Tate Museum, London

It is Britain's national museum. It exhibits international modern and present-day art where you can view artwork from Matisse, Picasso, Dali, Pollock, and countless others. With about 4.7 million visitors yearly, the museum is the most visited modern art gallery across the globe.

Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Considered as an important landmark in Madrid's art history, it holds a collection of paintings that includes artwork by the biggest names in European art from the 16th to the 19th century. Also, you will find collections of drawings, prints and sculptures and lots of examples of decorative arts and historical documents.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Considered a must-see in Florence, the Uffizi Gallery displays works from all the major Renaissance artists. It is packed with countless works of beautiful art and statues from the Renaissance period. If you want to visit it, you'd better get your tickets online before going or you'll end up waiting in line for three hours or more.

Louvre Museum, Paris

It is one of the largest museums in the world with 35,000 pieces of art. It is mostly famous for housing the Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, etc. Many who visit will say that one day is not enough to see everything. Admission fees: a 2-day pass: £ 42; a 4-day pass: £56; a 6-day pass: £ 69.

1. To visit the most visited modern art gallery, you should go to ________ .

A．Paris

B．Madrid

C．Florence

D．London

2. One who is interested in Renaissance art should visit   ________ .

A．the Tate Museum	B．the Uffizi Gallery
C．the Louvre Museum	D．the Museo Nacional del Prado

3. How much should a couple pay to visit the Louvre Museum for six days?

A．£ 69.

B．£ 84.

C．£ 112.

D．£ 138.

【推荐2】MIND YOUR BODY

Your life — Live it well SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2016 Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Is your daily life being affected by knee pain? Can’t perform simple tasks? Can’t enjoy outdoor life? Pain when walking? DON’T LET PAIN RULE YOUR LIFE! PUBLIC FORUM (论坛) Find out how to deal with knee and joint pain in this public forum conducted by a team of 5 doctors from Glen-eagles Hospital. Participants will receive a free book on orthopaedics (整形外科) worth $20 and refreshments. Gleneagles Hospital, 6A Napior Road. Level 3. Lecture Hall 3. To register, call or SMS 98712244 Free for the first 50 registered participants $5 to be charged for the subsequent 50 participants.

Fackbook: HEALTH Any health related problems? You can log on to Fans of Mind Your Body Facebook page to see the various health issues being discussed. Fans for Mind Your body in Facebook stand to win a prize if they contribute the best idea on a discussion topic of the week. They have to first “Like” the Mind Your Body Facebook page to post comments on it. Selected comments will be published. Fans will discuss what type of food and drink diabetics should consume to keep their blood sugar to an even keel. Please refer to the website for more details: www.facebookcom/ MindYourbody Prize sponsored by Singapore General Hospital

Neuro Spine Pain Centre Dr Premium Wong (Director of Spine and Pain Services) No surgery！ ● Back Neck Pain Programmes ● Spine (脊椎) & pain injections ● Artificial Disc Replacement Programme #11-02 Mt Elizabeth Hospital. Tel 68340923 neurospinecentre@hotmail.com www.spine-neuro.org

SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2016 Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am Venue: Changi General Hospital, Level 4 Conference Room Take by a Specialist Orthospaedic Surgeon — Dr Vincent Tan Don’t suffer in silence Do you suffer from sports injuries, spine pain, osteoporosis (骨质酥松), shoulder pain or fracture (骨折)? Come and find out what can be done ＆meet “Singapore’s oldest marathon runner” Bone Density Scan could be booked on that day at only $20. The talk is free to all Singaporean citizens above 18 Pre-registration &enquiries via email drivincentan@changihaspital.com

1. The total capacity for the public forum on knee and joint pain is _________ people.

A．5	B．20
C．50	D．100

2. Mr Li, a marathon runner, has an irreparable slip disc (椎间盘突出). Which hospital should he go to if he does not want to undergo any operation?

A．Mt Elizabeth Hospital.	B．Glen-eagles Hospital.
C．Changi General Hospital.	D．Singapore General Hospital.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Any Singaporean can attend Dr Tan’s talk free-of-charge.

B．Participants of public forum can get a book $20 cheaper.

C．People “like” the Mind Your Body Facebook page can win a prize.

D．People can book the Bone Density Scan on Feb 4th a special price.

【推荐3】Visitors to Rome can now see one of the most important private collections of ancient Greek and Roman marble sculptures. The 90 works from the Torlonia Collection opened this week in the newly rebuilt Palazzo Caffarelli, overlooking the Roman Forum.

Among the works is a marble fountain (喷泉) that was made in ancient Greece. Experts on ancient Rome believe the fountain once stood in the garden of the general and statesman Julius Caesar. At the time, it was already hundreds of years old.

The 620-piece Torlonia collection is believed to be the greatest private collection of classical art in the world. It was begun more than a century ago by Prince Alessandro Torlonia. He found many of the pieces on the grounds of his family’s Roman properties. Wealthy from a business relationship with the Vatican (梵蒂冈), the family bought other well-known sculpture collections.

In 1884, the Prince built his own museum to show off his collection. When the museum closed in 1976, the pieces went into storage.

“The reappearance of such a collection is a very important event,” said art historian Salvatore Settis. “When I saw the collection for the first time, it was very emotional because I knew most of those pieces from books, but I had never seen them.”

The Torlonia family chose Settis to do the difficult job of deciding which works should be shown to the public. Anna Maria Carruba helped prepare the statues for the show. “Many of these pieces were already restored from the year 1600 onwards. We didn’t need to work on the structure of the statues but only on the surfaces, cleaning them,” she said.

The show will stay open until June 29, 2021. It is the result of public and private cooperation among the culture ministry, the city of Rome, the Torlonia Foundation and the Roman jeweler Bvlgari.

1. What did the author stress about the marble fountain?

A．Its beauty.	B．Its huge size.
C．Its long history.	D．Its unique structure.

2. can we know about the collection?

A．It’s the biggest collection of classical art.

B．It was totally passed down from the family's ancestor.

C．It is a combination of ancient and modern sculptures.

D．The family enlarged it through purchases.

3. How long was the collection once open to the public?

A．92 years.

B．376 years.

C．1600 years.

D．1884 years.

4. Who was responsible for selecting the exhibits?

A．Bvlgari.	B．Salvatore Settis.
C．The Torlonia family.	D．Anna Maria Carruba.