No matter which place you decide to visit in Spain, you’ll find a beautiful beach waiting just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.
Cala de Algaiarens, Minorea
With soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (浅滩潜水) and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small entry fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.
Cala Tarida, Ibiza
Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.
Beach of La Concha, San Sebastian
It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. It’s so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10- minute walk from the city, the white sand and the amazing clear waters do make the city a new world.
Sotavento, Canary Islands
As an ideal choice for travelers, Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.
1. What can visitors do in Cala Tarida?| A．They can enjoy a music festival. | B．They can go snorkeling. |
| C．They can go surfing. | D．They can fly kites. |
| A．It’s perfect for people to fly kites. | B．It covers a distance of 17 miles. |
| C．The beach is open only in August. | D．The waves are huge and dangerous. |
| A．Cala de Algaiarens | B．Cala Tarida |
| C．Beach of La Concha | D．Sotavento |
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How to Save Money in London Find the free attractions Many of London’s top things to do, including the National Gallery, the British Museum and Hyde Park, are absolutely free to enjoy. Get an Oyster Card London’s subway, otherwise known as “the Tube” is the easiest way to get around the city, but can add up quickly if you buy tickets daily. Oyster Card fares are not only cheaper, but will make you feel like a local. Dine smart Restaurants like Brick Lane offer fantastic food for bargain prices; fish-and-chip shops are a cheap standby, and takeaway food costs less than dine-in. Consider a London Pass This pass covers entry to many of the city’s top attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Churchill War Rooms, for one price. | What You Need to Know Accept the slang There are a few British phrases and words that can be confusing to first-time American visitors. Study the slang to prevent being lost in translation. Accept the rain A rain jacket, rain boots, and an umbrella will be very useful and necessary for your trip whenever. Accept the pub scene Pubs are a big part of British culture, so it’s not uncommon to see them busy throughout the week. Many have been around for centuries, so stopping in for a pint doubles as a history lesson. Accept the guidance of a local There are a variety of tours around the city specializing in everything from ghosts to “Harry Potter”. There are also a variety of Stonehenge tours, if you’re up for a daytrip. |
1. If you are travelling in London, you can go to ________ for free.
| A．the Buckingham Palace | B．Westminster Abbey |
| C．the Churchill War Rooms | D．the National Gallery |
| A．Having a London Pass can make you feel like local people. |
| B．The weather of London is changeable all around the year. |
| C．It’s unusual to see pubs crowded with people throughout the week. |
| D．An American traveller can understand British English without any problem. |
| A．Travel | B．Cultures |
| C．Entertainments | D．Businesses |
【推荐2】I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles”(风格) of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑) in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; In Japan, people use landmarks(地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”
People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.
It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!
1. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place, they usually ________.| A．describe the place carefully | B．show him a map of the place |
| C．tell him the names of the streets | D．refer to recognizable buildings and places |
| A．New York. | B．Los Angeles. | C．Kansas. | D．Iowa. |
| A．in order to save time | B．Los Angeles. |
| C．so as to be polite | D．for fun |
| A．It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences. |
| B．It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly. |
| C．People have similar understandings of politeness. |
| D．New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors. |
【推荐3】Going to museums is popular among tourists. It can relax the body and mind and give us special feelings.
Leila's Hair Museum
Leila's Hair Museum has a lot of hair jewelry pieces from the Victorian period and earlier, dating all the way back to 1680. It even has pieces containing hair from Queen Victoria, US presidents and Marilyn Monroe.
Giant Shoe Museum
Located in the famous Pike Place Market of Seattle, Giant Shoe Museum is a single exhibition wall outside the Old Seattle Paperworks store. As a result, it brings a lot of business to the store. To see the museum's collection, visitors must look through a stereoscope to view a lot of big shoes.
Washington Banana Museum
Ann Mitchell Lovell really loves bananas. In fact, she loves them enough not only to run Washington Banana Museum, but also-to upload photos of the museum online so those who can't come to the physical location can still enjoy it.
Roswell UFO Museum
Exhibits include information on the Roswell incident of 1947, crop circles and other UFO sightings. Regardless of your personal opinion about UFOs, there's no doubt that the museum has been quite successful. Since it opened in 1992, it has outgrown two different locations, and now it occupies an old movie theater.
1. What can people do when they visit Giant Shoe Museum?| A．Buy big shoes. | B．Do the shopping. | C．Hold exhibition. | D．Do business. |
| A．Leila's Hair Museum. | B．Giant Shoe Museum. |
| C．Washington Banana Museum. | D．Roswell UFO Museum. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In an art magazine. | C．In a notebook. | D．In a guidebook. |
【推荐1】Books to Read in Your 20s
The Kite Runner
By Khaled Hosseini
As a Middle Eastern and North African Studies student, I have a great interest in books about what takes place in this area. I first read this book in high school and really enjoyed it because of its accurate language. If any of you is interested in reading this book and hasn’t yet, I highly recommend it.
Firefly Lane
By Kristin Hannah
This is my favorite book. It is a story about friendship, love and life lessons. The story covers the lives of two best friends, Tully and Kate, from childhood to adulthood. I learned so much about friendship and life. So, read Firefly Lane! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and then you’ll share this book to your best friend.
Half the Sky
By Nicholas D. Kristof
For any person of any age, Half the Sky is a must-read. It describes the struggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time: the common oppression of women and girls.
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This children’s book is simple. It might seem like a wrong book to recommend to someone in their twenties but perhaps that’s what makes it a good choice. It sings praises to exploration and shows the importance of making friends.
1. What can you learn from Firefly Lane?| A．It’s written by Tully and Kate. | B．It’s about friendship, love and life lessons. |
| C．It’s a simple book for children. | D．It’s a book written for any person of any age. |
| A．The Kite Runner. | B．Firefly Lane. |
| C．Half the Sky. | D．The Little Prince. |
| A．The Kite Runner & Firefly Lane. | B．Firefly Lane & Half the Sky. |
| C．Half the Sky & The Little Prince. | D．Firefly Lane & The Little Prince. |
【推荐2】The Cambridge Festival
January
Cambridge Winter Ale Festival
The festival features a range of local and national beers, including traditional winter beers, locally produced ciders(苹果酒) and as election of bottled beers from around the world. Smaller than its sister festival in May, this is another chance to try some rare ales over three days in January.
More information: www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
February
E-Luminate
The five-day festival connects ambitious art with imaginative technology to cast light on low carbon innovation. It offers a unique opportunity to discover, or re-discover, the richness and diversity of Cambridge’s buildings and public spaces through a range of amazing lights. Brighten the winter days by attending shows, concerts, guided tours, family activities and talks.
More information: www.e-luminatefestivals.co.uk
March
Cambridge Style Week
Cambridge’s annual fashion week includes various catwalk shows, boutiques, in-store events and much more! Cambridge Style Week showcases a variety of stores from in and around Cambridge, ranging from popular brands, designer labels to independent boutiques.
More information: www.cambridgestyleweek.com
April
Cambridge Literary Festival
Founded in 2003, Cambridge Literary Festival is an important event of the city’s cultural calendar. Every April and November, it is held in the city’s historic centre and offers creative writing discussions as well as talks and readings from established authors. Usually, its spring festival lasts for five days while its winter one is for one dayonly.
More information: www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com
1. What’s one of the features of E-Luminate festival?| A．The Internet. | B．Talks | C．Shows. | D．The light. |
| A．January | B．February | C．March | D．April |
| A．E-Luminate. | B．Cambridge Style Week. |
| C．Cambridge Literary Festival | D．Cambridge Winter Ale Festival |
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1. What do we know about HearClear HCR3 hearing aids?| A．Their batteries need to be replaced. | B．They cost a large amount of money. |
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【推荐1】Anyone who commutes（通勤）by car knows that traffic jams are an unavoidable part of life. But humans are not alone in facing potential traffic jam. Ants also commute一between their nest and sources of food. The survival of their colonies（群体） depends on doing this efficiently.
"The more they are, the more food they're going to bring back. But at the same time, they might end up with traffic jam because there are too many of them.” Sebastien Motsch, a mathematician in Arizona State University said. When humans commute, there's a point at which cars become dense enough to slow down the flow of traffic, causing congestion. Motsch and his colleagues wanted to know if ants on the move could also get blocked. So they control traffic density by constructing bridges of various widths between a colony of Argentine ants and a source of food. Then they waited and watched.
The flow of ants did increase initially as ants started to fill the bridge and then stabilize at high densities. But it never slowed down, even when the bridge was nearly filled with ants. The researchers then took a closer look at how the behavior of individual ants impacted traffic as a whole. That meant cautiously tracking thousands of separate ants as they made their way across the bridge.
Motsch and his team found that when ants sense overcrowding, they adjust their speeds and avoid entering high-density areas, which prevents congestion. These behaviors may be made by pheromones （外激素），chemicals that tell other ants where a trail is. The ants also manage to avoid colliding with each other at high densities, which could really slow them down.
Can ants help us solve our own traffic problems? Not likely, says Motsch. That's because when it comes to getting from point A to point B as fast as possible, human drivers put their own goals first. Individual ants have to be more cooperative in order to feed the colony. But the research could be useful in bettering traffic flow for self-driving cars, which can be designed to be less like selfish humans一and more like ants.
1. What is the purpose of the research?| A．To compare humans with ants. |
| B．To see how ants, avoid traffic jam. |
| C．To solve the problem of traffic jam. |
| D．To see whether ants will encounter a traffic jam. |
| A．They built bridges of different widths. |
| B．They made the ants on the move. |
| C．They watched the ants closely. |
| D．They got the ants blocked. |
| A．The ants avoid entering high-density areas. |
| B．The ants never stop and no traffic jam happens. |
| C．The ants sense overcrowding and adjust their speed. |
| D．The ants give off chemicals to tell others where they can go. |
| A．Optimistic. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Indifferent. | D．Supportive. |
【推荐2】What You Need to Know Before You Go to Alaska
1. HEALTH
Note: If your journey includes travel in Alaska’s high altitude(海拔)regions, you may experience altitude sickness. Please consult your health care provider for suggestions on prevention and treatment.
2. WEATHER
Because of its vast size, a wide variation of climates is found across Alaska. In the interior(内陆)temperatures can exceed 90°F during summer, while the southeast and south-central coastal regions will average 55°F to 70°F. While daytime temperatures can be quite warm nights can be very cool. Use a website such as weather: com to find out the average temperatures and rainfall during your travel time
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
During your tour you will be exposed to the weather. As Abercrombie and Kent (A&K)programs to Alaska operate in summer, exposure to the sun is the most common concern, but cold days are also possible at any time of year. Pay special attention to the clothing suggestions and check the weather before your trip.
National parks and their surrounding areas are often home to a few troublesome plants and insects Poison oak(毒葛 )is one such plant o look out for. Your guides will help you identify t if you’re not sure what to Took for. If you come into contact with it, it is very important to wash with soap and water as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that the irritating oils from the plant are easily transferred from you, your clothing or equipment to other people or equipment, so even if you're not sensitive it is important to consider others.
The mosquito population in summer is quite high. The mosquitoes are large and aggressive. Be certain to pack insect repellent(驱虫剂 ) Those who are more sensitive to mosquitoes may also consider bringing head netting
1. If you want to go to some high locations in Alaska, you should_______.| A．consult some health care specialists for advice |
| B．take as much warm, lightweight clothing as possible |
| C．try to conquer your altitude sickness |
| D．do a lot of exercise in advance |
| A．It is very cold in the daytime and warm at night. |
| B．It has very warm weather during the rainfall season. |
| C．The average temperature is high both in the daytime and at night |
| D．The temperature can change greatly in a day |
| A．Kill it with insect repellent as quickly as possible |
| B．Wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible. |
| C．Go to hospital to see a doctor as quickly as possible. |
| D．Throw away your clothes as soon as possible |
【推荐3】Four Art Exhibitions to View in N. Y. C.
“Arts of China” at the Brooklyn Museum (ongoing)
These exhibitions successfully combine attractive pieces by contemporary Chinese artists with the institution’s century-old collection, drawing 5,000 years of art into a single thrilling conversation. Look out for the 14th-century wine jar decorated with unusual paintings of a whitefish, a mackerel, a freshwater perch and a carp.
(Will Heinrich) 718-638-5000, brooklynmaseum. org
“In Pursuit of Fashion: The Sandy Schreier Collection” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (through May 17)
Featuring about 80 pieces of clothing, this exhibition is, more than anything else, the reflection of one woman’s love affair with fashion. Schreier’s collection contains all the major names, but what defines it more than anything else is her own appreciation of pretty things.
(Vanessa Friedman) 212-535-77l0, metmnseum. org
“Edith Halpert Alepert and one Rise of American Art” at the Jewish Museum (through Feb. 9)
This rare show covers the life of an influential art gallery, founded in 1926 by Halpert. Skilled at both business and publicity, she represented excellent pre-war American artists like Stuart Davis and Jacob Lawrence and promoted folk art.
(Roberta Smith) 2l2-423-3200, thejewishmuseum. org
“Nature—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial” at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (through Jan. 20)
Plastics transformed the material world after World War II. Today, they pollute our oceans. A better future will be made with... algae. “Nature” provides us with a post-consumption future.
(James S. Russell) 212-849-2950, cooperhewitt. org
1. Where can you go to enjoy both ancient and modern art?| A．The Jewish Museum. | B．The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| C．The Brooklyn Museum. | D．Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. |
| A．It consists of Friedman’s major collections. | B．It sees the rise and fall of American folk art. |
| C．It talks about the pollution of plastic materials. | D．It provides fashion lovers with a clothing stage. |
| A．cooperhewitt. org | B．thejewishmuseum. org |
| C．metmuseum.org | D．brooklynmuseum.org |
【推荐1】Snoopy House is a house in Southern California known for its Christmas displays. Jim Jordan created the display of Snoopy and other characters from Charles Schulz's "Peanuts"about forty-five years ago.
Mr. Jordan is sixty now. He started the project as a teenager in the yellow, single-story house in Costa Mesa where he was raised. Little by little, Jim Jordan expanded the display until it became a holiday tradition. Thousands of people came each year to see the Christmas lights, the artificial snow─even a Santa Claus that flew through the air and down a chimney. Snoopy House became so popular that countless visitors and school groups came each year. Some people who grew up visiting the display were now old enough to take their own children.
But last year Jim Jordan lost the house. It was closed because he stopped paying his loan. Mr. Jordan felt terrible that he couldn't bring that to the community. Several years ago, Mr. Jordan's business fell along with the economy. He asked for changes in the loan terms, but was denied. He followed poor legal advice and stopped paying the loan. As a result, he lost his family's home. It was closed in November last year, Afterwards, Mr. Jordan submitting legal papers to try to get his house back, but in vain. When neighbors learned the news about Snoopy House. They collected donations and called reporters to try to help Jordan fight to recover the house.
Earlier this month Costa Mesa city officials offered to host the display on the lawn outside City Hall. The lights went on last week in a song-filled ceremony attended by a large crowd, who were very happy that Costa Mesa came forward and the display found a new home at City Hall─temporarily called Snoopy Hall. It’s really a miracle.
1. According to the passage，Snoopy House is so popular because _______.| A．it presents lots of inspiring stories |
| B．visitors can see the artificial snow |
| C．it offers different Christmas displays |
| D．visitors can recall their childhood experiences |
| A．He came across financial problems. |
| B．He started his project 60 years ago. |
| C．He was born and raised in Costa Mesa. |
| D．He closed his house to pay for the loan. |
| A．Jordan attempted to sell his own house to the community. |
| B．After filing legal papers，Jordan recovered his house quickly. |
| C．The house was lost because Jordan failed to change loan terms. |
| D．Jordan's neighbors spared no effort to help get back the house. |
| A．So many visitors attended the ceremony. |
| B．People can visit the Snoopy House again. |
| C．The City Hall has become Snoopy Hall forever. |
| D．Costa Mesa attracts people with a fun ceremony. |
【推荐2】Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It’s never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We’ve rounded up the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Children’s Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under Mediums: drawing, painting
Organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.
Advena World Children’s Art Competition
Ages: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworks
The competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings—anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement—through their chosen medium.
Progressive Young Artists Awards
Open to: high school and college students Mediums: drawing, painting, photograph, mixed media, sculpture
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign him or her up for this art competition. The prize is a scholarship that winners can put forwards their post-secondary schooling.
1. Which of the following favors the environment?| A．Advena World Children’s Art Competition. |
| B．Global Canvas Children’s Art Competition. |
| C．Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. |
| D．Progressive Young Artists Awards. |
| A．A dream car. | B．A scholarship. |
| C．A tour of a factory. | D．An amount of cash. |
| A．It has no fixed theme. | B．It has an entrance fee. |
| C．The prize is a scholarship. | D．Its participants are the youngest. |
【推荐3】I moved to the Spanish capital, Madrid, nearly two months ago. I am here for a year teaching English in a secondary school as a language assistant. Before I arrived I thought I would be able to adapt to Spanish culture very easily, but my previous expectations have been very different from the reality of Spanish life.
Firstly, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to adapt to the Spanish day and the timings of meals. Spanish “midday” is at 14:00, meaning lunch is never before then. My expectation was that I would be eating lunch at 12:00 to 13:00, but most days it’s 15:30 before I eat lunch. Can I really still call this lunch?! The same applies to dinner or tea. In the UK, dinner is between 18:00 and 19:00, but now the dinner time is 21:30. The thing I didn’t realize is that this affects the Spanish sleeping routine. Eating dinner so late of course means that Spaniards /ˈspænɪəd/ go to bed so much later. It is such a British thing to go to bed at 22:00!
Queuing (排队等候) /kjuiŋ/ politely is also something that is very British. I only realized it when I arrived in Spain. I took it for granted that queuing patiently is as the normal thing as in Britain or countries like China, Japan and America. But this definitely isn’t the case in Spain. If there’s a free table in a restaurant, you can quickly take it, even if there are other people who have been waiting longer than you.
Finally, the reality of the Spanish diet is very different from my expectations. Food products that are so normal in the UK aren’t nearly as popular here.
1. According to the passage, when is lunch time in the UK probably?| A．At 14:00. | B．At 12:00 to 13:00. | C．After 15:30. | D．At 15:30. |
| A．Eating dinner so late. | B．Going to bed so early. | C．Eating dinner so early. | D．Going to bed so late. |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
