Whether you want to stay in a converted beer factory, a luxury hotel on the harbour or an advanced loft-style room, Sydney has a huge range of top-quality hotels.
1. THE OLD CLARE HOTEL
Located in the heart of Sydney’s Central Park district, The Old Clare Hotel, providing luxurious (豪华的) rooms and facilities, takes up a historic Chippendale pub and the nearby former beer factory site. This hotel has been lovingly restored by Peng Loh, a Singaporean businessman with a passion for redecorating heritage properties.
2. HILTON SYDNEY
This is luxury accommodation right in the centre of Sydney, with world-class restaurants, one of the city’s best bars. Just upstairs sits Glass, the award-winning small restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan. Downstairs lies The Marble Bar, a Sydney hotspot for decades and heritage listed due to its extensive use of marble, dating back to 1893. Rooms are simply fashionable.
3. THE LANGHAM
Grand harborside luxury can be expected at The Langham, located in the Sydney centre. The hotel makes the most of its impressive harbour views with a marble-decorated hall that takes your breath away. Don’t forget to check out the art, with a collection of Australia’s most famous painter. Try their famous high tea menu, and be sure to check out the incredible underground swimming pool available to guests only.
4. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY
Another luxury stay with amazing harbour views, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney sits on the edge of Sydney’s historic Rocks district. A Deluxe Harbour Room will give you a breath-taking view, with dark wood and silk inside in calming colours. Downstairs is Grain, one of the best-known whisky bars in the city.
1. Which of the following hotels houses a restaurant by a famous chef?| A．The Langham. | B．Hilton Sydney. |
| C．The Old Clare Hotel. | D．The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. |
| A．A taste of the famous high tea for free. |
| B．Access to the underground swimming pool. |
| C．A rest in the impressive marble-decorated hall. |
| D．A good look at the collection of famous paintings. |
| A．Famous bars. | B．Harbour views. |
| C．Heritage properties. | D．Luxurious facilities. |
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Spoiled for choice? That's likely how you'll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital.
An ancient sight
The Acropolis (卫城) always comes out at the top of the list of things to see in Athens. The most famous of the western world's ancient sights continue to impress tourists as they climb the marble steps and stand before the graceful Parthenon. Views from up here are amazing.
A slow wander
Plaka is the city's oldest neighborhood, resting on the slopes of the Acropolis with cafs and fascinating architecture. The streets are perfect for getting lost in, giving wanderers the chance to discover cafs and bars where they can down some strong coffee among locals. Plaka is at its best in the early evening. Acropolis House Pension is a preserved 19thcentury house that gives guests a glimpse into a Greek home.
A market scene
Varvakios Agora is Athens' central market. Locals come here to shop and look for everything needed in a Greek kitchen — from olive oil to meat. This is a look at local life as well as a window into Greek cuisine. The meat market is also home to some of the city's best pubs, feeding traditional food to crowds of customers from all walks of society.
A splash of nightlife
Athenian nights are filled with music, dancing and dining. Perivoli Tou Ouranou is a club with a strong atmosphere. Filled with the sounds of violins and guitars pelting out traditional blueslike music, it's sad but also beautiful and lively.
1. Which of the following is the best time to visit Plaka?| A．8:00. | B．12:00. | C．18:00. | D．22:00. |
| A．wants to try cooking Athenian food | B．is interested in the history of Athens |
| C．likes taking photos of ancient buildings | D．hopes to buy some souvenirs for his friends |
| A．Parthenon | B．Plaka |
| C．Varvakios Agora | D．Perivoli Tou Ouranou |
【推荐2】Threequarters of a million tourists flock to the white beaches every year, but this booming industry has come at a price. Poisonous smoke rising from open fires, rubbish made up of plastic bottles, packets..., it’s a far cry from the white sands, clear waters and palm trees that we associate with the Maldives (马尔代夫), the paradise island holiday destination set in the Indian Ocean.
Of its 200 inhabited islands, which are spread across an area of 35, 000 square miles, 99 are good resorts (旅游胜地)．So many tourists come every year, more than double the local population. Of these, over 100, 000 travel from the UK. The capital, Male, is four times more densely populated than London. Given these facts, it’s hardly surprising that the Maldives has a waste disposal problem.
Years ago, when the tourists left, the government had to deal with a stream of rubbish. Their solution was to turn one of the islands into a dumping ground. Four miles west of Male is the country’s dumping ground, Thilafushi.What you are seeing here is a view of the Maldives on which no honeymooners would like to clap eyes.Each visitor produces 3.5 kg of waste per day.The country dumps more than 330 tons of rubbish on the island every day.
Now, since many waste boats, tired of waiting seven hours or more, directly offload their goods into the sea, the government of the Maldives has banned the dumping of waste on the island. So, the waste boats ship the rubbish to India instead.
1. The underlined part in Paragraph 1 can probably be understood as“________”．| A．It’s quite similar to |
| B．It’s a long distance from |
| C．It’s a loud shout from |
| D．It’s totally different from |
| A．The large local population. |
| B．Too many waste boats. |
| C．The large number of tourists. |
| D．Dumping rubbish into the sea. |
| A．It is much more crowded in Male than in London. |
| B．Another island will be used as a dumping ground. |
| C．No honeymooners are willing to visit the Maldives. |
| D．Waste on islands will be offloaded directly into the sea. |
【推荐3】Did you watch the popular TV series Meet Yourself during your winter vacation? In the TV series, the heroine Xu Hongdou travels to a village in Yunnan province and volunteers at a local cafe. She gets free meals in return. As the show finds a growing audience, volunteer travel—an old-yet-modern form of travel similar to Xu’s type of work—has attracted more attention.
Volunteer travel refers to taking a trip where all or part of the purpose of the trip is to participate in an arranged service opportunity to help others. During the trip, volunteer travelers often provide services like teaching, cooking, animal caring and cultural activities. In exchange for their help, the volunteers may get free or discounted accommodation, meals and laundry, activities, or classes.
Traditionally, the volunteer activities take place in a foreign country. However, just as what Meet Yourself describes, more volunteer trips have taken place within the same countries or regions the volunteers originate from in recent years. Sanlian Lifeweek magazine commented that volunteer projects in rural (乡村的) areas are now attracting more urban (城市的) visitors as a break from the fast and stressful pace of urban living. Yang Yan, a founder of a volunteer platform, told the magazine that it has indeed been a growing trend for urban residents to volunteer in rural areas.
People try volunteer travel for several reasons. By working voluntarily while traveling, travelers may make a real, positive impact on the world. The services volunteers provide can be through charities with lower costs for the communities they serve. Another benefit of volunteer travel is that it helps urban residents to experience rural life. For those who are sick of urban pressure but can’t make up their minds whether to move permanently to the countryside, volunteer travel can be a solution. In this way, as Yang comments, travelers can catch some relief from their busy lives, while rural communities also benefit by receiving more customers for local tourism industries and temporary high-quality labor.
1. Why does the author mention Meet Yourself in the beginning of the text?| A．To raise readers’ interest in the TV series. | B．To encourage readers to visit Yunnan. |
| C．To show the popularity of this TV series. | D．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| A．Its only purpose is to help others. |
| B．It requires travelers to be highly educated. |
| C．Its travelers can get something in return for their help. |
| D．It’s typically organized by those who want to make money. |
| A．To give back to society. | B．To take a break from busy lives. |
| C．To provide high-quality labor. | D．To support the rural tourism industry. |
| A．The communities can receive high-quality labor with no costs. |
| B．Urban travelers get a chance to experience country life. |
| C．It can relieve travelers from the urban pressure. |
| D．It creates a win-win situation for the volunteers and the communities they serve. |
【推荐1】Dog parks on Long Island
For dog lovers, parking dogs sometimes might be a problem. From entertainment facilities to park tips, we’ve collected everything you need to know before you take your pet for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
1. Amagansett, Napeague State Park
Amagansett, Napeague State Park, Route 27. Dogs are allowed on a leash（狗链）in this undeveloped park, which includes trails, wooded areas and roads. Access to the beach. No water source or public bathrooms.
2. East Meadow, Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, Eisenhower Park, Salisbury Park Drive and Stewart Avenue, East Meadow. In addition to dhaded seating, each run has a water source. Permits are free, but required.
3. Calverton, Isaac Park
Calverton, Isaac Park, on the Grumman Site, within Veteran’s Memorial Park. Separated by large and small dogs, this half-acre plot has shade trees, seating and access to the beach. Bring your own water’ leashed dog can be walked on some trails; Town of Riverhead residents only.
4. Broolhaven, Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park
Broolhaven, Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park, 2903 Montauk Hwy. This 3-acre park has areas for large and small dogs, but no water source. Large-dog area includes a training course. $18 yearly pass for village residents.
5. Massapequa, Clocks Boulevard Park
Massapequa, Clocks Boulevard Park, off Louden Avenue and Sunrise Highway. At larger than 1 acre, this dog park has lots of room to run and wooded areas for shade. Open dawn to dusk. Water sources are available in both the large- and small-dog areas. It has enough parking and seating. Open to Town of Oyster Bay residents.
1. In which parks are water sources available?| A．Isaac Park and Eisenhower Park. |
| B．Napeague State Park and Isaac Park. |
| C．Eisenhower Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. |
| D．Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. |
| A．Buying a permit. |
| B．Spending $18 every year. |
| C．Keeping public bathrooms clean. |
| D．The identity as a resident of Town Of Riverhead. |
| A．Dogs can be trained there. | B．It has large room for dogs. |
| C．Dogs can get shade there. | D．It is free for village residents. |
【推荐2】Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large. It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges that you never dreamed of, and take you to faraway places. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be re-read all throughout life without losing its power.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In fifth grade, he discovers what it’s like to long for normality and also how difference can be the most meaningful teacher of all.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to tweens and teens about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems are charged with the themes of self-awareness and identity.
1. What’s a theme of A Wrinkle in Time?| A．Family affection. | B．The value of time. |
| C．The beauty of stories. | D．Space exploration. |
| A．Madeleine L’Engle. | B．Don Miguel Ruiz. |
| C．R. J. Palacio. | D．Jacqueline Woodson. |
| A．A Wrinkle in Time. | B．Wonder. |
| C．The Four Agreements. | D．Brown Girl Dreaming. |
【推荐3】Volunteer Day
There is no better way to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time. Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30 am: meet at the Community(社区) Center for juice and bagels(硬面包圈).
8:00-8:30 am: choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30 am: board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 am-3:30pm: work as a volunteer.
3:30 pm: board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes. Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centres.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the riverbank. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or handfeed rabbits.
1. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites?| A．7:30 am. | B．8:00 am. |
| C．8:30 am. | D．9:00 am. |
| A．planting flowers | B．painting houses |
| C．reading to children | D．playing with animals |
| A．Read books to children. | B．Spend time with animals. |
| C．Help plant bushes in parks. | D．Pick up garbage along the river. |
One of the most famous residents of Tuscumbia was Helen Keller. Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. Her home was a white frame cottage built by her grandparents. Since ivy (常春藤) grew everywhere, the house was called Ivy Green. It was here, at the water pump in the backyard, that Keller learned the word “w-a-t-e-r” with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Visitors to Ivy Green can walk under boxwood trees that are 150 years old. The home has furniture that the Keller family used. It also has Keller’s Braille (盲文) books and her original Braille typewriter.
Spring Park is Tuscumbia’s most popular park and favorite tourist attraction. This park has the world’s largest manufactured waterfall called Coldwater Falls. The Spring Park Light and Water Show is an amazing sight to see. It takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at sundown. The water appears to dance to music and colored lights. The music played during the show is recorded by singers and musicians from Alabama.
Fame Recording Studios is in the city of Muscle Shoals in Colbert County. The studio is the first successful recording studio in Alabama. It is best known for creating “Southern rock,” “Southern soul,” and “county soul.” Well-known performers like Aretha Franklin and musical groups such as Alabama and Lynyrd have made recordings at this studio.
Visitors can continue to explore music in Alabama by visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia. Built in 1990, this site recognizes the musical talents of more than 500 Alabama residents in a wide variety of musical styles, including country and rhythm and blues.
Truly, Colbert County has a lot of wonderful locations to visit. Guests will not be disappointed in a visit to this delightful place.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about Alabama and music?
| A．Alabama musicians have established exhibits for visitors. |
| B．There are a great many talented musicians in Alabama. |
| C．Music is the most important industry in Alabama. |
| D．Alabama residents enjoy listening to music. |
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．to learn from Helen Keller |
| B．to visit businesses in Alabama |
| C．to stop for a visit in Colbert County |
| D．to listen to Southern styles of music |
| A．a story book | B．a book review |
| C．a personal diary | D．a travel magazine |
【推荐2】Shenzhen is a city in South China. It is not very big, but it has attracted people of the whole country and the whole world as well. Just about twenty years ago, it was only a small fishing village. There were not many people there. Most of them lived on fishing. Things have greatly changed since the 1980’s. It became the first special economic zone in China. Because of the opening policy, economic changes between China and the outside world have increased greatly. People can come and go easily between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Both foreigners and Chinese have built a lot of factories, companies and tourists’ there. People all over the country have come to find jobs. Many of them have settled down in this new booming city. Shenzhen is developing so fast that it has become a well-known metropolis in China.
1. Shenzhen lies _______ China.| A．in south of | B．to south of |
| C．in north of | D．on south of |
| A．worked in the factories | B．did housework |
| C．caught fish for a living | D．lived a happy life |
| A．十九世纪八十年代 | B．二十世纪八十年代 |
| C．十九世纪八十年代初 | D．十八世纪九十年代 |
| A．They have come o visit their friends. |
| B．They have built a lot of factories and companies. |
| C．They have got plenty of money from China. |
| D．They have come to buy things. |
| A．made down | B．sat down |
| C．began to work | D．stayed there |
【推荐3】This Spanish city is almost car-free. Pontevedra, a city located in the north-west of Spain, gives pedestrians priority (优先) on city streets. With a population of 80,000, the local government has spent decades redesigning the city so that it is walkable.
“Everything here is pretty close,” Elena Herroro, who moved to the city from Madrid. “I have the health center almost behind my house. The hospital is also close by. I have several supermarkets right under my apartment.
The city’s pedestrian-friendly (对行人友好的) layout has attracted local businesses and shops. And restaurants are flourishing. That’s because the streets are perfect for strolling and shopping.
“Every city has its main commercial street, which defines its character,” said city official César Mosquera. “
The first area to be closed off to cars was the old town in Pontevedra, which was transformed in 1999. That’s because in the 1990s, the city was choked by traffic.
“This city was basically a giant warehouse for cars, full of private vehicles that filled our public space, generated noise and emissions, and stopped our citizens-especially children and the elderly-from having true autonomy in the place where they lived,” said Pontevedra’s mayor Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores.
| A．So nothing essential is far away |
| B．If you make it pedestrian-friendly |
| C．If you want to experience the city’s beauty |
| D．Over 80,000 people drove through the city center every day |
| E．In 2014, Pontevedra was named one of the best places to live |
| F．Going car-free will improve the quality of life and health for city officials |
| G．In fact, he ran for office on a platform making the city car-free more than 20 years ago |
