【推荐1】阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Dressed in a dark blue waterproof jacket, outdoor shoes and a small backpack, 25-year-old Ye Tian tries to get in an abandoned coking plant (焦化厂) in Beijing.

An intern (实习生) for a German company in Beijing, Ye is among thousands of youth interested in city adventures, what they call “ urban exploration ” — “urbex” for short.

The aim of this trending hobby is to explore structures — usually abandoned ruins or hidden areas of the manmade environment.

Urban explorers are interested in these sites because they can understand cities from a different angle. Ye, for example, said he enjoyed the contrast   between Beijing’s two sides.

“ Widely known scenic spots and historical sites can only reflect the bright side of the city, or what the city wants you to see,” Ye said. “ But abandoned places show you the past [that is] hidden deep in people’s memories.”

In the eyes of Pan Ran, who is in her early 30s and works in Canada, an abandoned building can also evoke the spirits of those who lived and worked there.

“ There are diaries and letters recording the owners ’ lives, ” she said. “And one time, I found a whole box of 8-millimeter videotapes of a family.”

Pan couldn’t watch the tapes at the site, as the power supply had been cut. She didn’t take them away with her either, as there is “a very important rule of urbex that you can't remove any souvenirs’ from a site”, Pan said.

While urban exploration can get people to extraordinary places that few have visited, it ’ s sometimes dangerous. Climbing up tall buildings and tip-toeing through abandoned structures can sometimes be a life-threatening affair.

Injuries and even death are not unheard of within the urbex community.

“In the beginning, I was pretty audacious and believed the riskier the places you go, the better photos you get, ” said Du Tianyu, 22. “ But that is not necessarily the case. After doing my calculations, I learned to stop when I reach the limit.”

1. According to the passage, what is Ye Tian’s hobby? (no more than 5 words)
2. Why are some young people interested in places like the coking plant in Beijing?(no more than 15 words)
3. What is the important rule of urbex according to Pan Ran? (no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined word “audacious” probably mean in the last paragraph? (1word)
5. Would you like to take part in urbex of a city? Give your reason. (no more than 20 words)

【推荐2】If you really want a taste of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.

What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour

The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route (路线). You can compare them by visiting webpages about a particular tour.

Amsterdam bicycle tour basics

These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in human interactions and Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to dealing with communication barriers (障碍).

If it rains, no worries, you can choose to cancel your tour free of charge. This applies of course also in case of (万一) other bad weather or in case you simply don’t feel like taking the tour. The cancellation is easy, without question, and free.

Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam

Please don’t become so Dutch that you disregard the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to cross the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be plenty sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.

1. What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour?

A．It provides a free bike.	B．It offers coffee and tea.
C．It includes a free lunch.	D．It has its theme and route.

2. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph?

A．Taking no notice of the traffic rules.	B．Bringing warm clothing.
C．Doing as the Dutch do.	D．Getting away from bad weather.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a research paper.
C．In an art magazine.	D．In a travel brochure.

【推荐3】Frogmore House has been a royal place since the 18th century and is today used by the Royal Family for private entertaining. It is especially linked with Queen Charlotte, The wife of George III, and her daughters, whose love of botany and art is reflected throughout the house.

Unfortunately, parts of a visit to Frogmore are unsuitable for wheelchair-users. For information about access, please telephone 020 7766 7324.

Frogmore House and Garden

18, 19, 20 May 10:00 - 17:30 (last admission 16:00)

28, 29, 30 August 10:00 -17:30 (last admission 16:00)

Please telephone 020 7766 7305 for admission prices.

Summer Opening for Pre-booked Coach Groups

3 August - 30 September every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10:00- 15:00.

Adult: £ 10.50 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) : £ 8. 80

Child ( under 17) : £5. 80 Child ( under 5) : Free

Price includes a guided tour of the house.

Private Evening Tours

17:30 - 19:00. £25. 00 per person. Price includes a guided tour, a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne.

The maximum group size for all visits is 10 people.

Please note that there is no access for private cars.
To make a group booking, please telephone 020 7766 7315.

For more information including BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation, please telephone 020 7766 7326.

1. When can you enjoy a visit to Frogmore House and Garden?

A．At 9:00 on 19 May.	B．At 18:00 on 20 May.
C．At 13:00 on 28 August.	D．At 17:30 on 31 August.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．A person in wheelchair can easily get access to all parts of Frogmore.

B．Price for Private Evening Tours includes a guided tour.

C．A child of six years old can get free admission.

D．You are permitted to go through the entrance in your car.

3. If a visitor to Frogmore knows little about English Sign Language, he or she can dial________ for help.

A．020 7766 7324	B．020 7766 7305
C．020 7766 7315	D．020 7766 7326

【推荐1】Mobility challenges? Help is at hand

Experiencing diminished (减弱的) mobility can be extremely difficult. When people talk about it, a lot of the focus is on the physical consequences, but coping with its emotional impact-the loss of freedom, the knock to your confidence and the feelings of frustration are just as significant as the physical.

Mobility scooters

There are various resources and mobility aids out there that can help-wheelchair, mobility scooter or walking aid, etc. If you struggle to walk, but need to travel long distances, a mobility scooter might be a better choice. One that you should consider is the eFOLDi Lite scooter, the World’s lightest folding mobility scooter from SunTech.

Making travel easier

It can be transported easily in a car or on a plane so you no longer have to face travel restrictions and you can enjoy your freedom much more as it is extremely portable, easy to use and super lightweight — at only 15kg — it’s the perfect travel and mobility companion.

Users can unfold the scooter in seconds and it’s packed full of beneficial features that will improve your day to day journeys and make travelling more accessible for you.

Pre-order Supporters of the campaign can pre-order an eFOLDi Lite on Kickstarter for a super early bird price of £1200 which is 50% of the future retail price, plus a £80 shipping cost.

The campaign ends on 11th February 2021. For more information about eFOLDi Lite, visit http://reservefold. com/?scooter=exclusive.

1. Why are the psychological effects of diminished mobility mentioned at the beginning?

A．To introduce the topic of diminished mobility.

B．To provide more knowledge about eFOLDi Lite.

C．To draw people’s attention to psychological health.

D．To attract more potential customers of eFOLDi Lite.

2. Which of the following is the advantage of eFOLDi Lite?

A．It can be unfolded with certain help.

B．It can rid you of travel restrictions.

C．It can be charged quickly and easily.

D．It is more suitable for a long journey.

3. How much will you pay at least when ordering the product on the Internet?

A．£1280.

B．£600.

C．£2480.

D．£1240.

【推荐2】阅读理解
请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Day school Program Secondary students across Toronto District School Board(TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable. Students will remain on the roll at their day school. The on-line classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment. The courses and on-line classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education. These on-line courses are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers; are part of the TDSB Student’s timetable; and appear on the Student’s report upon completion. Benefits of e-Learning Include: access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school; using technology to provide students with current information: and, assistance to solve timetable conflicts. Is e-Learning for You? Students who are successful in an on-line course are usually: able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities; capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner; and, able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with internet access. Students need to spend at least as much time with their on-line course work as they would in a face-to-face classroom course.

1. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that _________.

A．they are given by best TDSB teachers

B．they are not on the day school timetable

C．they are not included on students’ reports

D．they are an addition to TDSB courses

2. What do students need to do before completing e-Learning courses?

A．To learn information technology on-line.

B．To do their assignments independently.

C．To update their mobile devices regularly.

D．To talk face to face with their teachers.

【推荐3】Nowadays there seems to be an app for everything . And mobile apps have been a part of our life. The following apps are part of the most popular apps.

	Ctrip can be the best helper when you feel it hard to buy the train or airline tickets. You can buy tickets anywhere at anytime.
	Ximalaya Reading has millions of books including poems, short stories, novels and even fairy tales for children. What’s special about it is that you can use it to download book recording that can be listened to. It has more than 1 million valuable resources.
	Baby Bus is a very good friend for children under three years old. Kids can learn to speak, understand numbers and draw pictures with the help of this app.
	World Hero may help learn more English words while you’re playing games, so if you have problems remembering the new words when you learn English , use it!

1. Ctrip is a useful app for ________.

A．playing games

B．learning English

C．booking tickets

D．drawing pictures

2. You can NOT know about ________from Ximalaya Reading.

A．poems

B．novels

C．news

D．fairy tales

3. To remember words in a fun way, ________ is a good choice.

A．Ctrip

B．World Hero

C．Baby Bus

D．World of Tanks Blitz