【推荐1】Beaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports, and in fact one of the best ways of enjoying them is a classic beach walk. Here at iWantSun.Co.Uk, we’ve been searching the globe to find you the world’s best and most glorious beach walks, and here’s our pick of the top ones.

The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy

The name says it all really and it is fantastic to walk along this wonderful mountain coastal path, which offers some of the most striking views on the planet. The path begins at the town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast. The whole walk will take you approximately four and a half hours to complete and pass over narrow rocky paths, past sheer cliffs and shining blue bays.

Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk, Australia

Sydney’s coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the world. Here you have national parks,historic sites, steep cliffs,sparkling beaches and quiet bays all in one place. Sydney’s Great Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an incredible seven days to complete.However,if you’re not up to doing the full walk, then there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city. Walking from the city’s famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve of Bronte Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top scenery.

1. What does the author intend to tell us?

A．The wonderful beaches in the world.

B．The world’s best places for beach walks.

C．The beautiful beaches in Australia.

D．The ideal tourism resort for health.

2. When you arrive at the Amalfi Coast 　　　.

A．you will be fascinated by the scenery

B．you must be fed up with the footpath

C．you can start walking from Positano

D．you may be trapped in narrow rocky paths

3. What is special about Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk?

A．It starts from Royal National Park in the south.

B．It takes about more than five hours to complete.

C．It really has the longest coastline in the world.

D．It provides visitors a variety of great landscapes.

【推荐2】Sharon Holland and her husband, Jer, are travelling around the world and saving money at the same time by swapping (交换)houses with strangers to keep the bills low. They only have to pay for their flights, meaning they save hundreds of pounds on their holidays each year.

The couple’s occupation allows them to enjoy long periods of school holidays. Both work as school Deputy Principals, which allows them to take their children, Cian, 23, Miah, 13, and Faye, 11, abroad up to four times per year. On average, they pay £1,250 per year for flights.

Sharon, from Cork, Ireland, has exchanged her home with a stranger 40 times in the last 13 years and says she’s never regret. She said: “I couldn’t imagine travelling in any other way now. Swapping our Irish Georgian farmhouse for another house abroad is amazing. There are home-style houses, modern city apartments and beautiful architectural period houses too. Every holiday is different and staying in someone else’s house makes our experience more rewarding and enjoyable. We are able to meet more locals and understand the culture more than we would if we were to stay at a hotel. We bring our laptops during the summer weeks as we are both responsible for timetabling and school planning but this can be done at a distance”.

Sharon has visited various cities in America, France, Germany, Hungary, ltaly, Spain, Netherlands, the UK and their home country of Ireland. “But our favourite place is Italy. We have been lucky enough to visit there six times. Over the ycars, every experience has been great—from the architecture to the food. We have made some wonderful happy memories for less”, adds she.

1. Why do the couple travel by swapping houses with strangers?

A．To avoid taking flights.

B．To spread local culture.

C．To improve their living condition.

D．To cut down their travel costs.

2. What can we know about Sharon from the text?

A．She comes from England and likes Italy.

B．She never lives in a hotel when traveling.

C．She is fond of the way of swapping houses.

D．She plans to open a school with her husband.

3. What does Sharon think of swapping houses with strangers?

A．Embarrassing.

B．Fantastic.

C．Dangerous.

D．Traditional.

4. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To share a couple’s special way of travelling.

B．To advise more people to travel worldwide.

C．To introduce ways of exchanging houses.

D．To teach us how to save money while traveling,

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Myrtle Beach SC

If coastal views and oceanic adventures are up your alley, then Myrtle Beach, SC is the place for you! This city is known for its stunning beaches and adventures that offer up unique opportunities to create the most unforgettable memories. Set out on the sparkling waters to look for dolphins on the Myrtle Beach Dolphin Sightseeing Cruises. The Legends in Concert show is sure to be a blast as well!

Nashville TN

It is the capital of the state as well as the capital of country music. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Music City’, Nashville is where many of the most legendary performers got their start. There are many amazing activities to enjoy here. Country music lovers can witness a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.

Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN

Home to the Great Smoky Mountains, filled with natural wonders and amazing shows, the Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN is a must-see. Create new memories and enjoy the beauty of the Smokies when you visit these cities! There are also plenty of fun opportunities for outdoor adventure and more in this area!

San Antonio TX

Home to rich Texan and American history, San Antonio, TX is a great place to visit for a combination of history and modern attractions. Whether you want to get in   some   thrills at SeaWorld or see the shops, restaurants and entertainment of the Riverwalk, your trip to San Antonio will be a blast.

1. At Myrtle Beach SC, you can do all the following except _____________.

A．Searching for dolphins.	B．Enjoying coastal views.
C．Joining oceanic adventures.	D．Attending a concert.

2. What is special about Nashville TN?

A．It has double statuses with a nickname.

B．Many legendary performers were born here.

C．It will give you the most unforgettable memories.

D．There are many amazing sports activities here.

3. Where should you go to explore the history of USA?

A．Nashville TN	B．San Antonio TX
C．Pigeon Gorge & Gatlinburg TN	D．Myrtle Beach SC

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【推荐2】Shape

Shape is a magazine for American women with active lifestyles. This women’s health magazine covers everything from diet and exercise to psychology. What is great about Shape is that it knows that it must cover a lot more than Fitness to give women all the information they need to stay healthy. Besides all the great features included in the print magazine, it also has an easily accessible website that anyone can use.

Woman’s Day

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Fitness

This magazine covers important topics such as physical fitness, health & beauty, and mental health. It offers something new in each issue, and it’s always easy to understand. The workouts（锻炼）are clearly presented with good photos to illustrate every movement，and almost all can be done without making a trip to the gym.

1. How is Woman’s Day different from the others?

A．It gives people a lot of health information.

B．It has a website full of information.

C．It includes many articles about exercise tips.

D．It deals with many topics about life.

2. What makes the workouts in Fitness easy to understand?

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C．Interesting stories.	D．Important topics.

3. Why does the author write the text?

A．To describe some famous websites.

B．To introduce some health magazines for women.

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【推荐1】What killed King Tut? Historians and scientists have long believed that ancient Egypt’s most famous king was probably murdered. But a recent scientific study claims to have found a different answer to this more than 3,300-year-old mystery. A team of researchers now say that King Tut, the boy ruler, died of complications (并发症) from a broken leg.

Tut’s full name was Tutankhamun. He was just 9 years old when he became the ruler of Egypt in 1333 BC. His treasure-filled tomb was discovered almost a century ago. It was filled with royal riches, including a solid-gold coffin, a gold mask, and piles of jewelry.

Unfortunately Tut died at the age of 19. Many experts have thought that Tut was killed by one of his advisers, named Ay, who wanted to be king. But thanks to a major modern science project, it seems Ay is innocent.

Researchers set out to solve the mystery of King Tut’s death by using the tools of science, including DNA tests and electronic scans of his mummy (木乃伊). Scientist Carsten Pusch carried out the tests on Tut for the new study. He thinks a broken leg led to the young king’s death. More than 100 walking sticks were found in King Tut’s tomb. This supports the team’s findings. But how could a person die from a simple broken leg?

Pusch also found DNA evidence in Tut’s body that shows he had malaria, a disease carried by mosquitoes. Malaria seriously weakens the immune system (免疫系统).

Pusch and his fellow researchers believe the malaria and the bone disease together caused the king’s fracture (骨折) to become deadly. Finally, the young king was just too weak to recover. So effects of the disease combined with the bad luck of a broken bone — not a jealous adviser — are likely the real causes of King Tut’s death.

1. It has long been believed by historians and scientists that ______.

A．King Tut was the youngest ruler in the world history

B．King Tut was the richest ruler in the history of Egypt

C．King Tut was murdered by one of his advisers

D．King Tut was poisoned by one of his servants

2. With the help of modern technology, the new study discovered that the king ______.

A．died directly of a disease called malaria	B．died of complications from a broken leg
C．died of a simple cut in the broken leg	D．was bitten to death by deadly mosquitoes

3. Researchers uncovered the mystery of King Tut’s death by ______.

A．testing the King’s immune system	B．studying the walking sticks found in the tomb
C．performing experiments on mosquitoes	D．applying DNA tests and electronic scan technology

4. The passage mainly tells us about ______.

A．a different answer to King Tut’s death	B．a famous boy king in ancient Egypt
C．a treasure-filled tomb discovered in Egypt	D．a team of researchers studying ancient tombs

【推荐2】Imagine a small group of people with a shared passion for the same craft. They all have different skills and approaches, but they come together to share skills, share stories, and share in the joy of making something.

Modern maker culture is filling headlines and lab spaces all over the world. The way makers communicate with each other has changed over time. In the past, skills mainly came from personal sit-downs with members of the group. But sometimes a teacher wasn’t available, or the one available didn' t know how to do the skill others wanted to learn.

Today a teacher doesn' t even have to be in the same country or occupy the same decade as the students. Thanks to the work of people who take the time to break down and share the details of their craft, an interested individual can learn anything. Guides may range from videos to diagrams and text. Regardless of the media, maker resources are meant to be shared.

One of the features of the maker movement is the crossover between different interests. Perhaps a passion for cars and for leathercraft can result in a truly custom interior （定制的内饰）. Perhaps a love of knitting （编织）and robotics will result in a tiny ——but very mobile ——robotic furry cat.

And once you have started your creation, finding a community to share with is no longer limited to the people nearby. Modern makers have been sharing videos of their progress online for years, contributing greatly to the rapid spread of the maker movement. As different as the participants might be, they share enthusiasm, support, and a willingness to try.

Imagine making a ping-pong table together with your makers' team. One group builds the basic frame. Another group takes on the responsibility of painting. You knit the net. There is joy in just giving it a try. It will remind you of childhood creations. Whether you are an experienced programmer or just picking up a hammer for the first time, it is never a bad time to come up with an idea, try something, and share the results.

1. How did makers communicate with each other in the past?

A．By meeting face to face.

B．By asking personal questions.

C．By visiting a teacher together.

D．By sitting together in a classroom.

2. What does the underlined word " crossover" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Exchange.	B．Difference.
C．Combination.	D．Independence.

3. What greatly speeds up the spread of modern maker culture?

A．The sharing of videos on the Internet.

B．The development of education.

C．The increasing willingness to share.

D．The increasing number of participants.

4. Why does the author mention making a ping-pong table in the last paragraph?

A．To advise us to start small.

B．To inspire some creative ideas.

C．To stress the importance of childhood creations.

D．To encourage us to join in the maker movement.

【推荐3】Sky Drive Inc. conducted a successful test drive of its new flying car on August 25 at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan and home to the car company’s development base. The car, named SD-03, manned with a pilot, took off and circled the field for about four minutes. It was the first public demonstration for a flying car in Japanese history.

“We are extremely excited to have achieved Japan’s first-ever manned flight of a flying car in the two years since we founded SkyDrive... with the goal of commercializing such aircraft,” CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa said. “We want to realize a society where flying cars are an accessible and convenient means of transportation in the skies and people are able to experience a safe, secure, and comfortable new way of life.”

The SD-03 is the world’s smallest electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle and takes up the space of about two parked cars, according to the company. It has eight motors to ensure “safety in emergency situations”. “In designing an unexplored, new type of transportation known as the flying car, we chose the keyword ‘progressive’ for inspiration,” Design Director Takumi Yamamot said. “We wanted this vehicle to be futuristic, charismatic and desirable for all future customers, while fully including the high technology of SkyDrive.”

The company hopes to make the flying car part of normal life and not just a product. More test flights will occur in the future under different conditions to make sure the safety and technology of the vehicle meet industry standards.

The success of this flight means that it is likely that the car will be tested outside of the Toyota Test field by the end of the year. The company will continue to develop technologies to safely and securely launch the flying car in 2023. However, no price has been announced so far.

1. What’s the feature of SD-03?

A．Green and energy-saving.	B．Secure and multi-function.
C．High-tech and user-friendly.	D．Expensive and unmanned.

2. What do Takumi Yamamot’s words imply?

A．They are the pioneer of flying cars.

B．Flying cars will soon be commercialized.

C．Flying cars will set a new trend in society.

D．They target flying cars on high-end consumers.

3. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Flying cars fail to reach industry standards.

B．Flying cars will be sold at affordable prices.

C．The safety of flying cars needs strengthening.

D．Tests are now limited to the Toyota Test Field.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．Flying cars will be on the market by 2023.

B．Flying cars are no longer just a flight of fancy.

C．SkyDrive’s SD-03 is the flying car of tomorrow.

D．SkyDrive demonstrates its first piloted flying car.