【推荐1】Hong Kong’s Four Best Siu Mei Restaurants

Want an authentic taste of Hong Kong? Then siu mei (烧味) must be the best choice. It’s a general term for those roasted meats hanging in a restaurant’s front window. If this tasty cuisine has already attracted you, read on to see the 4 top siu mei restaurants in Hong Kong.

Chop Chop

This modern-style siu mei restaurant delivers traditional cuisine in a fun contemporary setting. Headed by chef Dai Lung, whose careful cooking inspired the char siu(叉烧) dish
“sorrowful rice” that featured importantly in comedian Stephen Chow’s 1996 film The God of Cookery,Chop Chop’s signature dish is the roasted pork belly char siu rice.

One Goose

This creative, newly opened restaurant has set out to reform the traditional siu mei. One Goose’s black pepper-seasoned roast goose is a perfect combination of East and West. Coupling the appetizing siu mei with the restaurant’s classically excellent decorations, you’ll definitely enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Yue Kee Restaurant

Since its establishment in 1958, Yue Kee has been run as a family business. Today, the second generation of ownership insists on creating its roast goose in the most traditional way possible. What’s more, it differs from others with the bird sourced from its eight privately owned farms in China.

Luen Fat Restaurant

As simple and plain as it gets, Luen Fat is a time-honored spot. The restaurant has a large number of loyal customers who come in groups for the shop’s delicious honey char siu and tantalizing roast pork ribs, always resulting in a long queue outside the restaurant. Its simplistic layout and furnishings represent the traditional siu mei restaurant.

1. What can customers do in Chop Chop?

A．Taste the signature dish.	B．Make the film The God of Cookery.
C．Meet Comedian Stephen Chow.	D．Enjoy the story of “sorrowful rice”.

2. Which restaurant will provide siu mei cooked in a new way?

A．Chop Chop.	B．One Goose.
C．Yue Kee Restaurant.	D．Luen Fat Restaurant.

3. What is special about Yue Kee Restaurant?

A．It creates a family atmosphere.	B．It is good at cooking roast goose.
C．It has a history of over 70 years.	D．It owns private farms to raise goose.

【推荐3】While smartphones stand accused of variety of crimes, these pocket computers can certainly be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.

Habitica

Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its own characters and scoring. It's a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too — you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.

Smoke Free

If you've got a specific habit in mind, then you'll usually find specific apps to help, like Smoke Free. If you're determined to give up smoking, then this is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features for people wanting to go smoke free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking.

My Fitness Pal

You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but My Fitness Pal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories you're taking in to the number of swims you're doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient (大量营养素) breakdown.

1. What can Habitica help you to do?

A．Win a tough game.	B．Find a fancy restaurant.
C．Develop a pleasant habit.	D．Start a lasting friendship.

2. Which of the flowing can Smoke Free provide?

A．The freedom to do exercise.

B．Tips on how to quit smoking.

C．The ability to make progress.

D．Charts about your excellent health.

3. What can we learn about the three apps mentioned in the text?

A．They’re practical.	B．They’re interesting.
C．They’re inexpensive.	D．They’re free of charge.

【推荐1】Bring A New Story Home With You Today

Rhyme Rhythm Reason﹣More than Some of the Sum of My poems
Paul Drakeford
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Here we have a few giggles and chuckles for those who remember the three Rs and wished there were something better． Have fun reading Paul Drakeford's Rhyme Rhythm Reason!

Atlantis﹣Insights from a Lost Civilization
Shirley Andrews
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Shirley Andrews uncovers the living legacy in Atlantis： Insights from a Lost Civilization， a compelling new look at a legendary country once situated on the Atlantic Ridge．

Operation Wappen﹣A War That Never Was
Robert Maddock
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A Story about CIA/MI6 Middle East 1957 military adventure to overthrow the Syrian Government a return of knights to the battlefield like Osama bin Laden． The author was an eyewitness．

Inbetweenness﹣﹣A Meditative Approach to Everyday Life
Sunnie D， Kidd/Jim Kidd
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Sunnie D Kidd coined the term "Inbetweenness"． Inbetweennes is a shared resonating spiritual fie of movement and vibration， which is the root of all spiritual experiences and scientifie investigation．

Learning to Trust the Tiny Voice of God﹣Allowing Communication with the Holy Trinity and the Saints．

Billy Patty
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This poetry book is for my darling wife sixty﹣nine years， my four children， grandchildren， great and great﹣great grandchildren． They have been my inspiration and my comfort in life in my old age．

1. Suppose you are a poem lover，you would prefer the works of．

A．Robert Maddock&Billy Patty

B．Paul Drakeford&Billy Patty

C．Paul Drakeford&Robert Maddock

D．Sunnie DKidd&Robert Maddock

2. Which book would you recommend to someone interested in a lost civilization？

A．Operation Wappen．

B．Atlantis．

C．Rhyme Rhythm Reason．

D．Betweenness．

3. Which of the following statements is true？

A．All the books can be bought on the same website．

B．One can buy 3 books in hardback with＄70．

C．Operation Wappen is based on a true story．

D．Learning to Trust the Tiny Voice of God is intended for the authors husband．

【推荐2】New Zealand’s amazing scenic beauty plays host to some amazing music, food, and cultural festivals throughout the year. Below are some best festivals in New Zealand to add to your wish list.

Wellington on a Plate
When: 20th-21st November, 2022
Where: Wellington
Entry Fee: Free of charge

Wellington on a Plate is an impressive food festival in New Zealand which is not limited to just one place. Wellington’s restaurants, venues, and even car parks become hosts to this wild celebration. Hamburgers are a popular food choice in Wellington. Besides them, creative cocktails, wines, and over 100 exciting events also wait for you.

Rhythm & Alps
When: 29th December, 2022
Where: Robrosa Station, Wanaka, South Island
Entry Fee: INR 5,000-34,000

Are you crazy about mountains and music? Rhythm & Alps is a festival that you can plan a road trip to. It is one of the camping festivals in New Zealand that could bring together world-class bands, DJs and festival-goers to welcome the coming year.

Rhythm and Vines
When: 28th-31st December, 2022
Where: Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
Entry Fee: INR 20,500-34,000

Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the New Year, as it is on New Zealand’s East Cape. A 3-day-long international music festival, Rhythm and Vines, is held there to welcome the first sunrise of the New Year.

Victorian Fete
When: 21st November, 2022
Where: Victorian Precinct, Oamaru
Entry Fee: INR 700

Victorian Fete is a good occasion during which festival-goers take a step back in time to the Victorian time. Festival-goers show up in Victorian full dress during the celebration. Have your spare time enjoying tasty food, wine, beer, and world-class whisky at one of the exciting New Zealand traditional festivals.

1. What is special about Wellington on a Plate?

A．It’s free to the locals.

B．It’s known for its road trips.

C．It’s held at various locations.

D．It’s an excellent music festival.

2. What do we learn about Rhythm & Alps and Rhythm and Vines?

A．They’re good choices for camping fans.

B．They require the same fee for admission.

C．They fall on the first few days of the year.

D．They are intended to celebrate the New Year.

3. Which of the follow appeals most to one interested in old fashion?

A．Victorian Fete.	B．Rhythm & Alps.
C．Rhythm and Vines.	D．Wellington on a Plate.

【推荐1】Two teenagers are lost at sea off the coast of the United States for six days on their small sailing boat. Without any food and drink, the boys drink sea water. They try slipping into the ocean to cool off, but sharks drive them back onto the boat. At night, they use a single wet suit to keep warm.

This is a real story of two American boys. Driscoll and his best friend, 18-year-old Josh Long, were found six days later and more than 100 miles from where they had set off from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, on April 24. The boys had lost a lot of water and were tired, but otherwise in pretty good shape.

They set out fishing on a 4.3-meter sailboat on a windy day when the National Weather Service had warned small boats to stay out of the water, but they didn’t care. They realized they were in trouble almost immediately and tried to swim back to shore, pulling the boat along with them. Within hours, they were far out to sea.

“We lost our fishing equipment, ” Driscoll said. “So we couldn’t catch any fish. ” The boys’ hopes faded with each day passing. They stood on their boat every time they saw another boat, waving and shouting, but without success. One night they were woken up by water coming into the boat. A large ship was very close to them.

A coast guard boat set out to look for them. The boys got up and made some noise. This time, they were heard.

“What we have is a completely surprising story of survival that’s going to be studied for years to come, ” said Richard Goerling, Long’s uncle, “I think the boys have a book to write. ”

1. The two boys got lost at the sea because _______.

A．they were not good at boating

B．they were separated from their parents while boating

C．they didn’t take the warning from National Weather Service seriously.

D．they went far into the sea to catch fish

2. During their stay at the sea, the boys _______.

A．suffered cold at night

B．lived on the fish they caught

C．fought against sharks

D．swam in the water to cool themselves off in the daytime

3. We can conclude from the text that _______.

A．the boys were saved on April 30

B．the boys went to the sea to go surfing

C．the boys were sleeping soundly when the boat passed by

D．some boats had found the boys but refused to offer help

4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _______.

A．the boys will write a book

B．something can be learned from the boys’ experience

C．children’s safety should be paid more attention to

D．the boys did very well when facing danger

【推荐2】Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28
There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performances include Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.
1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 15.	B．July 19.
C．August 24.	D．September 4.

2. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?

A．$18.	B．$22.
C．$36.	D．$41.

3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you're advised to go to _____.

A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

B．the Glimmerglass Festival

C．Cheyenne Frontier Days

D．Moab Music Festival

【推荐3】The virus that causes COVID-19 can hang around on plastic packaging and plastic medical equipment for up to three days after polluting, a study suggests.

The researchers looked at how long the virus that causes the new coronavirus can survive on different things from cardboard to copper. The results show that the COVID-19 virus appears to survive longest on plastic and steel, where it can survive for two to three days. It did the least well on copper, lasting up to four hours, and can survive on cardboard for a day—up to 24 hours.

As well as looking at the virus' survival ability on certain things, the team looked at how long the virus can remain active in the air. Tests suggest it can remain in the air for up to three hours, explaining how mass gatherings can lead to multiple infections. This also means it is spread through people's coughs and sneezes in small drops that can remain present in the air and on surfaces.

The virus has been difficult to control and has caused a higher number of deaths than the SARS outbreak of 2003. The study's authors say there may be many reasons for this including the rate that asymptomatic carriers can spread the virus before symptoms develop. According to the WHO, it is not known how long the new coronavirus survives on surfaces but it seems that they can survive for several hours and days. The exact amount of time a virus can last depends on conditions like temperature and the amount of water in the air.

The WHO states: "If you think a surface may be infected, clean it with soap or something that can kill the virus and protect yourself and others. Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.”

1. On which thing does the COVID-19 virus have the shortest survival time?

A．Copper.

B．Plastic.

C．Wood.

D．Cardboard.

2. What might be a suggestion to prevent multiple infection?

A．Don't cough in public.	B．Avoid mass gathering.
C．Stay away from virus.	D．Don't touch strangers.

3. Why is the COVID-19 virus difficult to control according to the study's authors?

A．Because people know little about this virus.	B．Because the weather conditions are changeable.
C．Because this virus can survive for a long time	D．Because there are some asymptomatic carriers.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．It is necessary to clean every surface.	B．Cleaning hands can protect your mouth and eyes.
C．The COVID-19 can be infected through contact.	D．Drinking alcohol can prevent the COVID-19.

【推荐1】When an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico, I didn’t check my schedule before I said yes. I’d seen these insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.

While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that rarely seem to improve for everyday Mexicans. Though necessary and important, news stories don’t reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. An assignment focused on the country’s natural beauty was a welcome reprieve.

I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod((三脚架)) on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they crawled(爬) all over me—my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak firefly presence happens for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.

On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for focusing and composing in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight—and I’d grown accustomed to insects on my face.

I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30-second exposure. You can trace the insects’ paths: Some make small loops(环), like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or another.

1. How did the author feel about the editor’s request?

A．upset.

B．delighted.

C．confused.

D．embarrassed.

2. What can best replace the underlined word “reprieve” in paragraph2?

A．relief

B．return

C．trend

D．victory

3. What did the author focus on during the first two night?

A．learning about the local travel rules.

B．researching the habit of the fireflies.

C．communicating constantly with the guides.

D．finding the suitable spot and time to photograph.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To tell stories about fireflies.

B．To introduce a photo to readers.

C．To record a travelling experience.

D．To show the author’s working conditions.