Can you resist cream cakes? I miss my sugar! I’ve decided to lose weight and I had to give up cakes. It’s difficult because I have a sweet tooth and I love cream cakes.
Not having treats can be good for your health. I’ve heard that the Burts, a family of five in South East England，lived sugar free for a whole year after they found out their daughter had diabetes (糖尿病). It wasn’t easy. To avoid temptation, I don’t go to any bakeries, but this family actually owns one, which makes up to 3,000 cakes a week.
They were in shock when the doctor said that their 16-year-old Lucy had to check her blood sugar levels regularly and take insulin (胰岛素). He advised her to eat a normal, balanced diet, but the Burts went further and got rid of sugar altogether.
And how does it feel to live without sugar for a while? Jason Burt said that for a month they felt weak. But later on it all changed. He says he feels “more awake” and full of energy.
And what about the Burt family business? It had to keep using half a ton of sugar a week and any cook worth his salt knows that you have to taste a recipe to know if it’s right. No problem there, says Jason Burt’s wife, Clare. She points out that she’s got lots of people offering to taste the cakes for them. The family is also thinking about selling more delicious products.
I wonder what makes us have a strong desire for sweet food. Anyway, I’ve decided to forget about the sweet taste of sugar for a while. As British model Kate Moss says：“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.”
1. From the passage, what do we know about the author?| A．The author runs a bakery. | B．The author hates sweet taste. |
| C．The author is on a diet. | D．The author’s daughter had diabetes. |
| A．They were shocked. | B．They went too far about it. |
| C．They avoided sugar completely. | D．They used half a ton of sugar a week. |
| A．to make up to 3,000 cakes a week |
| B．to taste a recipe to know if it’s right |
| C．to get lots of people offering to taste the cakes |
| D．to selling more delicious products |
| A．Nobody can resist the desire for sweets. |
| B．There is nothing tasting as good as sweets. |
| C．Nothing tastes good when the skin feels terrible. |
| D．It is worthwhile to resist food to look skinny. |
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【推荐1】Paul and I were on our school basketball team, The Lions. We loved basketball and were both huge fans of the NBA. My favourite player was LeBron James. Paul’s favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, a guy who played for the Charlotte Homets. Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest ever player in the NBA. And Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. Using Bogues as his inspiration, Paul once said, “If Bogues could make it, why not me?” Our coach was not so sure. Paul was still usually on the bench, being just a replacement, which was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills. However, Paul didn’t get a chance.
This week, The Lions were playing our main competitors. The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. Suddenly, a player and I crashed into each other. My knee hurt badly. The team gathered around, looking worried. The last quarter was about to begin, and my team was behind by 10 points.
“I don’t think I can play anymore, Coach.” I said quietly as the doctor put an ice pack on my knee.
“What about Paul?”someone suggested.
“Paul?” said the Coach, “He can’t play!”
“Give him a shot, Coach!” I said.
“Let me try. Coach! I won’t let you down!” Paul said.
“OK，OK!” The Coach finally agreed. “Don’t let us down, Paul. It’s your time to shine.”
Paul jumped up and rushed onto the court. And clearly, all the extra hours that he’d spent practising alone paid off. The other team just couldn’t keep up with his energy and speed. He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. When the game ended, our team had won by 2 points. “Well,” said the Coach as he hit Paul on the shoulder, “you’ve just earned your place on the team, big guy!”
1. What similar interest did Paul and I have? ________| A．Sitting on the bench. |
| B．Watching football games. |
| C．Playing basketball after school. |
| D．Using Bogues as our inspiration. |
| A．He was only 1.6 metres tall. |
| B．The coach didn’t consider him an excellent player. |
| C．He was not good enough to play on the school team. |
| D．He liked being a replacement though he had real skills. |
| A．Raul became strong and tall at the end of the game. |
| B．The coach tried to encourage Paul to win his place on the team. |
| C．The coach praised Paul for his impressive skills in the first quarter. |
| D．Because Paul did wonderful performance and won the coach’s approval. |
| A．Powerful and calm. | B．Confident and generous. |
| C．Persistent and determined. | D．Hard-working and sensitive. |
【推荐2】I hated wearing a burqa. It made me itch; it made me sweat. And it made me invisible. Mine was blue with a small lace opening for the eyes, though underneath I wore a short-sleeved dress and tights. Walking in a burqa, I lost my usual confident gait: I hung my head lower, both hands clutching the edge of the fabric so I wouldn’t stumble. The very fact of wearing it made me feel inferior. To leave the house, when I became a teenager about a decade ago, I had to transform myself into a thing.
My way of protesting was to go out as little as possible, which seemed to be the only way I could protect my individuality. But I yearned to participate in life directly rather than simply observe it through my veil.
My parents, too, wanted me to step into my fullest potential. When other mothers praised their daughters for their cooking and housework, mine would claim that a woman’s real jewel is her education. When other fathers focused on how quickly they could marry their daughters, my father laughed if someone came to our house with a marriage proposal.
On some nights, when the neighbourhood was sleeping and only stray dogs occupied the roads, my father would walk with me outside the house to give me a taste of the world without a burqa. In the shadow of moonlight, we would stroll, hearing the sounds of crickets and dogs rummaging through rubbish. With each step I took, I felt free. Once my father disguised me as a boy to swim in the river that I used to go to when I was a child. He didn’t want me to forget what it felt like to be free.
Sometimes I would get angry and loudly complain that I was forced to cage myself in a burqa. My mother would look at me with a solemn expression, place her hand on my head, and say, “Be someone who can leave this place.” She encouraged me to learn English.
And I did. Armed with an iPad, the internet and a free education website called Khan Academy, I taught myself English, philosophy, maths, science, and history. While most young women my age were getting married, I was learning how to argue like Socrates or apply mathematics like Newton. With each new thing I learned, I began to feel alive, like a plant that blooms when it gets water after it has been parched and dying. By allowing me the freedom of education, my parents gave me a window to the world. More than that, they gave me the tools to create my own identity and make myself visible again.
1. As a teenager, ________.| A．she felt inferior to others | B．she was too shy to go out |
| C．she made up herself into a thing | D．she was aware of her individuality |
| A．laughed at their proposal | B．felt it weird and stupid |
| C．refused with laughter | D．concealed his anger with laughter |
| A．make herself visible to the world | B．free herself from the trap of her parents |
| C．be capable like Socrates and Newton | D．fulfill her parents’ dream of getting education |
【推荐3】A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.
On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He thought the person had drunk too much. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.
The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly (胆怯地). “Have you killed the man?” “No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man?” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man?” “No, Sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” “No, Sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and send him into prison.
That evening the officer went on trying. Pointing to the knife, he asked again, “Have you seen it yet?” “Yes, Sir.” The officer was happy and asked, “When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”
1. The farmer decided to sell the vegetables to ________ .| A．buy some food for his family | B．buy some medicine for his wife |
| C．go to see a doctor | D．go to the cinema |
| A．they were too bad | B．they were very expensive |
| C．it rained hard that morning | D．few people liked to go out on such a bad day |
| A．he wanted to get some money from him. | B．the person was one of his friends |
| C．he thought the person would thank him. | D．he thought the person had drunk too much |
| A．the policemen were coming towards him | B．his wife was waiting for him at home |
| C．he was afraid to see a dead man. | D．it was so late that he couldn’t stay there any longer. |
【推荐1】Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to human-made options, rating them higher for tastiness, safety and desirability, a study shows.
Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Yale studied the preferences of more than 374 adults and children in the United States when presented with apples and orange juice and told of their origins.
In one study, 137 children aged 6 to 10 years old were shown three apples. They were told one was grown on a farm, one was made in a lab, and another grown on a tree inside a lab. Adults took part in the same study to compare age groups. Both children and adults preferred apples they believed were grown on farms to those grown in labs, researchers found. Children were more likely to refer to freshness, being outside, or sunlight when considering why they chose the farm apple. Adults were more likely to mention naturalness.
In a second study, 85 children aged 5 to 7 years old and a group of 64 adults were shown four different kinds of orange juice—one described as squeezed on a farm, one with no information about it, one with chemicals removed and one described as having chemicals added. Researchers found that the information on the juice’s naturalness had a significant effect on its rating. The participants tended to choose the more natural option based on perceived taste, safety and desire to consume.
Dr Matti Wilks of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences said, “Overall we provide evidence that our tendency to prefer natural food is present in childhood. This research offers a first step towards understanding how these preferences are formed, including whether they are socially learned and what drives our tendency to prefer natural things.”
1. How did researchers draw their conclusion?| A．By doing experiments. | B．By analyzing reasons. |
| C．By testing children’s tastes. | D．By studying different fruits. |
| A．Adults prefer apples to orange juice. | B．Chemicals can do harm to eaters’ health. |
| C．Naturalness is the only factor that matters. | D．Labs are where fruits can be safely planted. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Tolerant. | C．Uncaring. | D．Positive. |
| A．Which to Choose, Apples or Orange Juice? |
| B．Where to Grow Fruits, on Farms or in Labs? |
| C．Natural Food Is More Mouth-watering to Children |
| D．Different Age Groups Show Different Preferences |
【推荐2】Many people believe eating healthily is expensive and more costly than buying junk foods. But our new research, published in the BMC Pubic Health ,shows this isn’t the truth.
Less than 7% of Australians eat healthily. Most of the Australian family food budget is being spent on junk foods and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt. As a result, two-thirds of adults （63%）and one-quarter of children are overweight.
We used the Australian Health Survey 2016-2017 and the suggestions of the Australian Dietary Guidelines to model healthy diets for a family of two adults and two children every two weeks. We collected food prices in supermarkets and stores in high and low-socioeconomic（社会经济地位低的）areas in Brisbane, and compared the diet prices with family incomes.
In both areas, a family of two adults and two children spend about 18% more on present diets than would be required to buy healthy diets. About 58% of the food budget for present diets is spent on junk foods, including takeaway foods（14%）, and sugary drinks（4%）. In the low-socioeconomic area, a family of two adults and two children spend $640.20 every two weeks on their present diets, but could buy a healthy diet for $5560.93 every two weeks. In the high socioeconomic area, these numbers are S661.92 and $580.01.
Present diets cost more than healthy diets, so it is surely not the price that helps to drive preferences for unhealthy choices.
1. What did the researchers find?| A．Most Australians eat unhealthily. |
| B．Half Australians live on junk foods. |
| C．Most Australian kids have fat problems. |
| D．Australians have a preference for sweet foods. |
| A．By doing the study online. | B．By making a comparison. |
| C．By carrying out interviews. | D．By asking personal questions. |
| A．A healthy diet is actually cheaper. |
| B．Australian foods are becoming healthier. |
| C．People choose junk foods for their low prices. |
| D．Healthy foods are becoming more expensive. |
| A．The harm of junk foods. | B．How we can eat healthily. |
| C．Why people choose junk foods. | D．The advantages of a healthy diet. |
【推荐3】Stressed at work and feeling your blood pressure rise? People all over the world are told by their doctors to try for a low-sodium (钠) diet to treat high blood pressure or other diseases, but there’s no denying that salt makes food taste good. Fortunately, Japanese researchers at Tokyo’s Meiji University and the manufacturer Kirin have developed high-tech chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.
These wired-up chopsticks are actually part of a device that the researchers say can enhance the salty flavor of low-sodium foods. And when they were tested on participants for the first time, results showed that the high-tech chopsticks increase perceived (察觉到) saltiness in foods by about 1.5 times.
According to the research team, the basic principle is that the extra salty flavor is perceived due to extremely weak electric currents conveyed directly into the mouth through the tip of one of the chopsticks. Scientists have apparently been using this kind of weak electricity to play with flavors in the lab for years, but these chopsticks in particular are set to adjust the activity of ions (离子) in sodium chloride (table salt), which enhances salty flavor.
And do these chopsticks work as expected? To verify the effect of the new chopsticks, the researchers conducted an experiment on a total of 36 participants aged 40 to 65, all of whom were eating a low-sodium diet. If nothing else, one thing was clear: participants using the chopsticks tasted more salt than they did without. Results show that they even thought that low-sodium food eaten with the high-tech chopsticks tasted saltier than regular food made with an average amount of sodium, and eaten with normal chopsticks.
The chopsticks aren’t on store shelves quite yet, but with promising results, people around the world who are unhappily devoted to a low-sodium diet might just be excited for any updates to come!
1. What is the main function of the future high-tech chopsticks?| A．To treat blood pressure. | B．To test how salty a dish is. |
| C．To increase the saltiness of food. | D．To help reduce salt intake. |
| A．By sending warning information to the brain. |
| B．By changing the saltiness of food with electric shocks. |
| C．By using electricity to transport ions between chopsticks. |
| D．By tricking our brains into tasting extra salt. |
| A．Confirm. | B．Improve. |
| C．Change. | D．Strengthen. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Optimistic. | C．Uncertain. | D．Pessimistic. |
【推荐1】A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple math problem when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at a meeting, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security class and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (实习) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
1. Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics?| A．He was faced with language barrier. | B．He didn’t find a proper way. |
| C．He suffered from eyesight problems. | D．He lacked academic support from the family. |
| A．Careful. | B．hardworking. | C．Outstanding. | D．Struggling. |
| A．They find it attractive. | B．They can calculate faster. |
| C．They enjoy playing games. | D．They are eager for success. |
| A．Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12. |
| B．Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now. |
| C．Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University. |
| D．Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation. |
【推荐2】Marios Giannakou had already climbed to the top of Mt. Olympus 50 times, but he says his 51st trip is the most memorable and meaningful. That's because he spent more than 10 hours climbing the mountain with a woman with disability, Eleftheria Tosiou, on his back.
Eleftheria is 22 years old and has always dreamed of seeing the peak of Mt. Olympus but she's been unable to make the hike by herself due to a disability that affects her mobility. So, when she shared this dream with Marios, he stepped up to help her make her dream come true.
Marios didn’t need to train for the hike, because he has an incredible athletic (运动的，健壮的) record. From running a 93-mile race in Antarctica (which he won!) to hiking more than 160 miles in the AI Marmoum Desert, he was already in shape and ready for the new challenge. About a month after the two met and began planning their adventure, they were off!
Eleftherla rode on Marios' back in a special carrier that is designed specifically for long hikes. The pair were joined by eight guides and they all stopped to make camp and rest about halfway through before finishing up the more than 10-hour hike to the highest peak, which is more than 9, 000 feet up. Eleftheria was obviously excited to be able to live out her dream, but Marios seemed to have been equally affected by the adventure. He said, “For me, all international races, the medals and the achievements so far, mean little compared to that goal.”
The pair, and their guides, successfully made their descent (下降) back down Mt. Olympus, and have an incredible story to tell. After it was all over, Marios said of the accomplishment, “There is nothing more real than the dream.” Hopefully, this means that this hike was just the first of many adventures they will go on together.
1. Why was Marios’51st climb different from the previous?| A．He spent longer climbing to the top. |
| B．He had a special training for this climb. |
| C．He made it to the top with physical disability. |
| D．He carried a disabled woman to the top. |
| A．Marios learned more from this trip than before. |
| B．Marios overcame the difficulty he had never experienced. |
| C．Marios thought the trip was the best thing he had done. |
| D．Marios believed dreams couldn't be divorced from reality. |
| A．Ambitious and wise. | B．Athletic and helpful. |
| C．Talented and generous. | D．Cooperative and professional. |
| A．Nothing is impossible for a willing mind. | B．Technology is power. |
| C．Two heads are better than one. | D．Little people can make a big difference. |
【推荐3】When I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned-The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe. It was written by the famous novelist Edgar Allan Poe. I clearly remember opening it, reading the first lines of the book, and saying to myself, “So this is what reading is!” I was delighted. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.
So, if I read my first real book at the age of eleven, what was I reading before then? In a word, these books are relatively plotless(没有情节的)and repetitive, and they attempt to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabulary. But I still had no idea what writing was. In Poe’s stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.
Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I searched for other books. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Other writers followed in quick one after another, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. But I didn’t limit myself to science fiction. Other books that deeply impressed me, and which I have carried on my life’s journey, include: The Yearling, Shane, Ivanhoe, Of Mice and Men, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents turned the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight, a book, and his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realized that my parents must have known I was defying them. But in their wisdom they pretended to ignore it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．The author was absorbed in reading at age 11. |
| B．The author didn’t read any books before 11. |
| C．The author explained the meaning of reading. |
| D．The author enjoyed journeys with reading. |
| A．Expanding his vocabulary. | B．Teaching him how to write. |
| C．Arousing his interest in novels. | D．Developing his ability to read. |
| A．He tried doing scientific research. | B．He started to write science fiction. |
| C．He advised his parents to buy more books. | D．He expanded the range of reading material. |
| A．Respecting. | B．Disobeying. |
| C．Appreciating. | D．Satisfying. |
【推荐1】People who like travelling have their reasons. They believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike travelling also have some reasons.
Travelling, in my opinion, does more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadens our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations, cultures, customs and ideas.
Through history, most people travelled because of necessity (必要性)---not for pleasure. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled just for the fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the way to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity (好奇心). They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon (地平线). Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures.
So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.
1. According to the passage, in the past most people travelled________.| A．for fun | B．for knowledge |
| C．to get experiences | D．to make a living |
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．expensive | B．funny |
| C．helpful | D．tiring |
【推荐2】Earlier this year when the summer heatwave was in full swing, most people were dreaming of the cooler autumn temperatures. But for those who love the summer weather, the winter colder temperatures and dreary weather are anything but welcome. The good news? There are some brilliant winter sun destinations you can escape to for glorious pleasant weather and warm sunshine.
Dubai
During the winter months the city still boasts temperatures around 26°C, perfect if you plan to make the most of the city’s beaches. However, it’s not so hot that you can’t enjoy most of the things to see and do in Dubai, from the theme parks to epic malls such as the Burj Khalifa.
Planning to make the most of the attractions? It’s worth looking into a Dubai Pass where you could save up to 50% off a host of the top must-see sights.
Thailand
The best time to visit Thailand is between November to January when it’s a dry season and the temperatures are pleasant. The country is filled with epic sights and attractions.
Fancy a city break? Head to Bangkok where glorious temples, floating markets and incredible food festivals await. Or of course you could spend a few days making the most of Thailand’s most beautiful sea sands.
Cape Verde
Sal Island is one of the main tourist spots in the country. Cape Verde is well-known for offering up a relaxing holiday; and with 10 islands to explore, there’s still ample opportunity to have an adventure or two.
However, if you only visit one spot, make it the beautiful Sal Island. It tends to be a hit with holidaymakers thanks to the white sand beaches and crystalline waters that make up its shores.
Barbados
If the idea of a snowy Christmas break doesn’t appeal, then Barbados could make for a once-in-a-lifetime festive season.
December temperatures can be around 28°C, meaning you’ll have heaps of hot weather and sunshine and of course Barbados beaches are the ideal spot to enjoy them.
1. What’s the purpose of this passage?| A．To provide warm destinations for winter. | B．To compare four foreign tourist spots. |
| C．To offer advice on traveling abroad. | D．To help escape from the hot weather. |
| A．Dubai. | B．Thailand. |
| C．Cape Verde. | D．Barbados. |
| A．They offer tourists sights on a budget. | B．A variety of food is supplied for tourists. |
| C．They recommend some shopping centers. | D．Travelers can go for relaxation on seashore. |
【推荐3】A Seasonal Guide to Copenhagen
With each season offering a new range of experiences, there's never a bad time to visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
Winter
Winter in Copenhagen is a great time to search for the abstract Danish feeling of "hygge", which roughly translates to an atmosphere of warm and comfortable companionship. The Copenhagen winter can be freezing in a very literal（字面）sense, but that just means it's time to search out some fun in the great indoors.
Spring
It's easy to spot when spring has arrived in Copenhagen—just look out for all the Danish people out in the streets！The Scandinavian winter is generally pretty rough, so when that warmth is felt in the air the locals can't help but celebrate. The funfairs（游乐场）and parks of Tivoli Gardens reopen. May sees temperatures rise enough for carnivals and street parties in true Danish style.
Summer
A busy schedule of festivals, events and markets typify the season, and the parks and watersides of Denmark's capital will be packed with people almost every day. At the height of summer, Denmark's Midnight Sun means your explorations of Copenhagen can go well into the evening, with many attractions and bars staying open until the sun begins to set.
Fall
There's one very good reason to visit Copenhagen in the autumn, and that's because winter is coming. The autumn months are the last chance to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Tivoli Gardens throws a three-week Halloween extravaganza and October's Night of Culture showcases the best of Danish art, music and literature. The autumn weather also means splendid sunsets that bathe the city in a soft orange glow—a painting by nature that you won't soon forget！
1. Which of the following best explains the feeling of "hygge"？| A．People read good books and enjoy staying alone. |
| B．Children laugh and play together with snow. |
| C．Many friends walk on the snow-covered path |
| D．The families chat happily around the fire |
| A．Nights are very short. | B．It has nice weather. |
| C．Shops are open all night. | D．The visitors are friendly. |
| A．Winter | B．Spring. |
| C．Summer | D．Autumn |
