What to See In Harbin
Parks in Harbin: Snow Sculpture Expo on the Sun Island Park: massive and beautifully carved sculptures of snow. Ice Lantern Festival: where large ice buildings and statues constructed with lights inside that make them glow. Siberian Tiger Park: The park has several large caged areas where the tigers roam freely and live as they-would in their natural environment. We enter these caged areas in a specially designed van with large windows to get a look at these beautiful beasts. Live pheasants (雉) are let loose (if you pay) in order to show you the tigers' natural hunting skills.
Russian Architecture: Blessed with grace and character, the city is famous for its unique, Russian-influenced architecture. Remnants (残存) from the days when Harbin was an important stop on the Russian Manchurian Railroad, the dome-shaped structures remind people of pre-revolutionary Russia. The strong Russian flavor continues to impact the city today due to new trade and tourism between Harbin and Russia.
The Central Avenue: Passers-by only street, a perfect remaining part of the busy international business activities at the turn of the 20th century. The 1.4-km long street is a worthy museum of European architectural styles, including Baroque and Byzantine facades, Jewish architectural wonders, little Russian bakeries, French fashion houses, American snack food outlets, and Japanese restaurants.
Guogeli Avenue: Harbin's second biggest shopping district dotted with Russian buildings. A tram track is still preserved in the centre of the road. The street is named after Nikolay (Vasilyevich) Gogol (1809-1852); great Russian novelist, dramatist, satirist, founder of the so-called critical realism in Russian literature, best-known for his novel MERTVYE DUSHI I-II (1842, Dead Souls).
Saint Sophia Church (built in 1903): The Orthodox church is a wonderful example of Russian Architecture. We only tour the outside of the church. The inside has been turned into some painters' market and is a big disappointment to all who visit it. You are welcome to venture into the church. Entrance fees are RMB20 per person.
1. From where does the author look at the tigers?| A．Through the windows of his house. | B．In the closed areas of tigers. |
| C．In the areas for walking. | D．In their natural environment. |
| A．At Ice Lantern Festival. | B．On the Russian Manchurian Railroad. |
| C．On The Central Avenue. | D．On Guogeli Avenue. |
| A．The Russian flavor. | B．The influence of Guogeli's realism. |
| C．The damage to Saint Sophia Church. | D．The mixture of American and Japanese cultures. |
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【推荐1】The only way to travel is on foot. The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists. Descriptions like “Palaeolithic (旧石器时代) Man”, “Neolithic (新石器时代) Man”, etc., neatly sum up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely chose the label “Legless Man”. Histories of the time will go something like this: in the twentieth century, people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts and escalators in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. This situation was forced upon earth dwellers of that time because of miles of travelling each day. But the surprising thing is that they didn’t use their legs even when they went on holiday. They built cable railways, ski-lifts and roads to the top of every huge mountain. All the beauty spots on earth were spoiled by the presence of large car parks.
The future history books might also record that we were deprived of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird’s-eye view of the world—or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train a blurred image of the countryside constantly flashes by the windows. Car drivers, in particular, are forever obsessed with the urge to go on and on: they never want to stop. Is it the lure of the great motorways, or what? And as for sea travel, it hardly deserves mention. It is perfectly summed up in the words of the old song: “I joined the navy to see the world, and what did I see? I saw the sea.” The typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always says “I’ve been there.” You mention the remotest place-names in the world like EI Dorado, Kabul, Irkutsk and someone is bound to say “I’ve been there”—meaning, “I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else.”
When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend all experience; the present ceases to be a reality: you might just as well be dead. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his cars and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical weariness. He knows that sound. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travellers.
1. Anthropologists label nowaday’s men “legless” because ________.| A．people prefer not to use their legs |
| B．people own cars,buses and trains |
| C．lifts and escalators prevent people from walking |
| D．there are a lot of transportation devices |
| A．people’s focus on living in the future | B．a pleasure in travelling in car or by ship |
| C．satisfying drivers’ great thrill for speed | D．a basic necessity of life to cover a distance |
| A．People’s sights decline because of modern equipment. |
| B．In traveling at high speed,eyes become useless. |
| C．People can’t enjoy any view on their way of travel. |
| D．People often take a nap during the trip. |
| A．Travel more,or your leg may become weaker. |
| B．Modern transportation will make the world a small place. |
| C．Use your eyes before you choose the means of travelling. |
| D．The best way to travel is on foot for you to sense its beauty. |
【推荐2】For many travelers, this holiday season includes a visit to New York City. Here are some more unusual things we’ll do during New York holiday visits:
Coney Island Polar Bear Club
It’s insanity(疯狂) in the near - freezing winter surf, as people in swimsuits walk out from the beach into the Atlantic Ocean. Every Sunday from November through April, club members do their dip at 1pm. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903. Last year, 1 ,500 swimmers went into the surf, while more than 7 ,500 came out to watch.
Polarbearclub. org
Central Park historic walking tour
Take a trip back in time with a walking tour offering views from the past. The Central Park Conservancy is offering a free “Views from the Past Tour” . Walk through the park on an hour – long tour and imagine the land as it existed in the 19th century before the park was developed. The walk is easy and the group meets at 2:30 pm outside the Dairy Gift Shop at 65th Street on Saturday, December 24.
Centralparknye. org
Bronx Zoo Clydesdale horse carriage rides
Go for a trot(慢跑) around the zoo grounds with a team of Clydesdales, the biggest horses in the world. The cost is $3 for zoo members, $5 for non - members and the rides are available every day, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. There will be other fun activities at the zoo for families, including watching polar bears, gorillas and other animals, Local sculptors will compete in carving animal figures from blocks of ice.
Bronxzoo. com
1. Why does the author use “insanity” to describe the winter surf ?| A．The surfers walk a very long way. |
| B．The surfers don’t fear cold sea water. |
| C．The surfers neglect the great danger. |
| D．The surfers are watched by many people. |
| A．People can have the walking tour every Saturday. |
| B．People can see the area that hasn’t been developed. |
| C．People end their street walking trip at four in the afternoon. |
| D．People will get views of the past while walking through the park. |
| A．3 dollars. | B．5 dollars. | C．6 dollars. | D．10 dollars. |
【推荐3】Brilliant Spring Breaks
The bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming. Take a look at these destinations and grab a relaxing getaway while making the most of the UK countryside.
Trefeddian Hotel
At the Trefeddian Hotel you can expect a warm welcome whether you are booking a family holiday, or romantic escape. Our beautifully located coastal hotel in Mid-Wales has something for everyone to enjoy: all-around sea views, miles of golden sandy beaches and a heated indoor pool.
St Moritz Hotel & Garden Villas
Escape to our Miami inspired luxury hotel or coastal villas on the north Cornish coast. With our Shorecrest restaurant serving seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from Cornwall’s markets; Cowshed spa; indoor and outdoor pools; a bunch of local attractions and surrounded by the sea, St Moritz Hotel is the place for relaxation and adventure.
Greenwood Grange
Welcome to a collection of 17 luxury, stone built, self-catering holiday cottages in Dorset. There’s so much to offer, whether it’s relaxing in your own private cottage (some have hot baths), swimming in the indoor pool, or playing the volleyball on the seashore, we’ve got it all—you can even pick your own fruit or vegetables from our kitchen garden. Contact us for more information.
Skye Shepherd Huts
Looking for a holiday offering peace and quiet? Choose Skye Shepherd Huts, with amazing wildlife, donkeys and hens for company. Set in a lovely traditional village by the sea, ideal for walkers, boating nearby and eagle-spotting. Pet friendly. Comfortable with beautiful views, but electricity and hot water are not ready for use.
1. Which destination best suits people who enjoy cooking?| A．Trefeddian Hotel. | B．Skye Shepherd Huts. |
| C．Greenwood Grange. | D．St Moritz Hotel & Garden Villas. |
| A．There is always bad smell. | B．It only admits pet owners. |
| C．Vehicles are banned except boats. | D．Hot showers are not accessible. |
| A．Ocean views. | B．Golden beaches. |
| C．Seasonal dishes. | D．Adventurous activities. |
【推荐1】School activities for kids and teens
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:30 am Cost: Adult: 7．40 Children: half. Bookings Phone: 3403 2578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon | The Search for Life: Are WeAlone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 2:00 pm Cost: Adult: 14．50 Children: 8．70 Bookings Phone: 3403 7689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| ride to expel the universe. | |
| Magic Class Time: Friday, July 12, 2013, 10:00 am Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science with Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 3:00 pm Cost: Free Booking phone: 3403 1226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her morn? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
1. Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me |
| C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 |
| C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. |
| B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. |
| D．They are all free. |
【推荐2】Arbeia Roman Fort(城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian's Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage(遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian's Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstruction
The reconstruction of the Commanding Officer's house and soldiers' quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer's house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried the dead and see tombstones(墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a "hands-on" area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery(陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
| Opening Times and How to Get There April 1—October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am—5:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm—5:00 pm. November 1—March 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00 am—4:00 pm, closed on Sunday.(Closed on December 25—26 and January 1.) Entry is free. Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Cars can be parked free. |
| A．was a military base | B．got reconstructed around AD 160 |
| C．was built in a small area in Rome | D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers |
| A．Try using weapons. | B．See historical objects. |
| C．Write to ancient Romans. | D．Build tombstones for the dead. |
| A．On April 1. | B．On October 31. |
| C．On November 1. | D．On December 26. |
【推荐3】Training for Saving
First Aid at Work 3 days £279
Suitable for people aged 16+ who might need to provide first aid by responding to a wide range of accidents, injuries and illnesses that they could encounter in their workplace. Ideal for organizations whose needs assessment has identified a requirement for additional first aid training, especially, having employees with a disability or a medical condition.
Lunch break. Classroom setting. Certificate to issue.
AED with Life Support 2 days £107
Right choice for people, over 16, who want to learn how to use an automated external defibrillator （AED）. First aid for unresponsive adults in addition. Currently available at our London, Edinburgh and Reading venues; however, you can organize a training session for a group of up to 15 people at your workplace by requesting a group booking.
Certificate valid for three years.
First Aid for Teachers Training 1 day £50
Specially designed for those working in a school environment and wishing to have the first aid skills to act in an emergency. Ideal for teachers and other school staff over 16. First aid skills to help a child who is unresponsive and breathing or not breathing, choking, having an allergic reaction or a head injury.
Not qualify the learner to act as a first aider.
Fire Marshal Training 4 days £364
Take this if you are over 16 and responsible for fire safety or appointed fire marshals in the workplace. Come to understand how a fire starts and spreads; how to assess and manage these risks; and how to use firefighting equipment. You must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course.
Role play. Classroom environment. Certificate.
1. What can be learnt in the course AED with Life Support?| A．Steps to deal with massive injuries. |
| B．Process of preventing a terrible fire. |
| C．Operation of certain medical equipment. |
| D．Treatment for an adult's mental problems. |
| A．First Aid at Work. | B．AED with Life Support. |
| C．First Aid for Teachers Training. | D．Fire Marshal Training. |
| A．Providing certificates for trainees. |
| B．Having the same requirement for age. |
| C．Offering discount for group booking. |
| D．Taking more than one day to complete. |
【推荐1】San Francisco’s public garbage cans have long outlived their lifespan (寿命) and need to be replaced. However, the current design is not enough for the city’s large population and the increasing number of tourists. The garbage cans also get messed up by the homeless. To address the issues, in 2018, San Francisco Public Works officials set out in search of a perfect garbage can. This proved harder than they had thought.
The officials had a few criteria in mind. The ideal garbage can had to be durable (耐用的) and easy to empty. It would also have a built-in sensor (传感器) to send warnings when full, cost between $2,000 to $3,000 a piece, and, most importantly, look good! After an extensive search failed to find a suitable off-the-shelf replacement, the committee asked local firms to design customized garbage cans.
The four-year exploration ended on July 18, 2022, with three selections. They include the “Slim Silhouette” “Salt & Pepper” and “Soft Square”. Since none of them meet all the required criteria, the officials have turned to the city’s residents for help.
The customized cans and three new off-the-shelf options have been placed across San Francisco for a 60-day trial. Residents can scan the QR codes on the cans and provide opinions on their use experience. A location map of each option is included at the end of the survey. The most popular garbage can will be publicized after the trial ends in mid-September.
The time spent on the project and the cost of the three customized garbage cans — which ranged between $11,000 to $20,900 a piece — have drawn criticism from the city’s retired official Matt Haney.
“The idea that San Francisco is so unique that we need a separate garbage can from any one used in any city around the world is laughable,” Haney said. “It’s something that reflects a broader and deeper brokenness of city government and the services it provides.”
However, Beth Rubenstein, director of policy and communications at San Francisco Public Works, believes their research will benefit cities across the US.
1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?| A．The local tourism industry. | B．The origin of garbage cans. |
| C．The problems faced by the city. | D．The city’s poor environment. |
| A．The function. | B．The appearance. | C．The material. | D．The cost. |
| A．Take good care of the new garbage cans. | B．Make improvements to the new garbage cans. |
| C．Check new criteria for the new garbage cans. | D．Give their opinions on the new garbage cans. |
| A．Rewarding. | B．Meaningless. | C．Misleading.. | D．Efficient. |
【推荐2】Imagine living in a cool, green city alive with parks and threaded with footpaths, bike lanes and buses which transport people to shops, schools and service centers in a matter of minutes.
This fancy dream is behind the idea of the 15-minute city, where all basic needs and services are within a quarter of an hour’s reach, improving public health and lowering vehicle emissions.
Artificial intelligence could help urban planners realize that vision faster, with a new study from researchers at Tsinghua University in China demonstrating how machine learning can generate more efficient spatial layouts (空间布局) than humans can.
Automation scientist Zheng Yu and his colleagues wanted to find new solutions to improve our cities which are fast becoming blocked. They developed an AI system to tackle the tough tasks of urban planning and found it can produce urban plans that outperform human designs by about 50 percent in three aspects: access to services, green spaces and traffic levels.
Starting small, Zheng’s team tasked their model with designing the urban area only a few square kilometers in size (about 3×3 blocks). After two days of training, the AI system searched for the ideal road designs and land use to fit with the concept of the 15-minute city and local planning policies and needs.
While the AI model has some capabilities that could extend its use for planning larger urban areas, designing entire cities will be more complex. Drafting a neighborhood consisting of 4×4 blocks contains twice as many planning decisions as designing 3×3 blocks, the researchers said. But automating even a few steps in the planning process can save huge amounts of time: the AI model can compute in seconds certain tasks that take human planners between 50 to 100 minutes to work through.
Rather than AI replacing people, Zheng and his colleagues think their AI system can work as an “assistant” to urban planners, who could generate concept designs optimized (优化) by the system, and reviewed, adjusted and evaluated by human experts based on community feedback.
1. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a benefit of the “15-minute city” concept?| A．Better public health. | B．Lower vehicle emissions. |
| C．Decreased access to green spaces. | D．Fast and convenient service. |
| A．High levels of pollution. | B．Limited access to public services. |
| C．Shortage of affordable housing. | D．Rising crowding and traffic problems. |
| A．It can design entire cities efficiently. |
| B．It takes longer to train for larger urban areas. |
| C．It can complete tasks much faster than human planners. |
| D．It is limited to planning only a few square kilometers at a time. |
| A．Designing better cities with AI |
| B．The 15-Minute City: A Dream or Reality? |
| C．Improving Public Health with Greener Cities |
| D．The Role of Machine Learning in Urban Design |
【推荐3】Have you ever been to the tiny Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye,situated on the River Wye on the Welsh-English border.In the distance,it looks like any other small European town.But Hay-on-Wye has a delightful quirk that sets it apart from other small towns.It’s home to 1,400 people and hundreds of thousands of books,making it the largest centre for second-hand books in the entire world.
You won’t find a Barnes and Noble in Hay-on-Wye,but what you will find is over 30 charming,cozy second-hand bookshops rich with the smell of old books.(By the way,there’s a scientific reason why you love that smell.)There’s a bookstore specialising in out-of-print children’s books.A shop called“Murder and Mayhem”sells mainly detective literature.And one outdoor bookshop,the Hay Castle Bookshop,is built around the walls of—you guessed it—a castle.How could a book-lover possibly ask for anything more?(Though this is a Welsh town,it would be very easy to develop this Japanese literary habit here.)
One of the town’s most unique features is its “honesty bookshops”.There are basically just bookshelves sitting out in the open,without a cashier or employee to speak of.A sign announces the prices of the books(which are often less than one US dollar),and a collection box for money sits nearby.Customers are trusted to pay,on their honour.There are no security cameras or anything,just good old-fashioned trust.
Apart from being a popular tourist destination for literary fanatics throughout the entire year,Hay-on-Wye also throws a literary festival each year at the end of May.Bookworms from all over the world flock to this tiny town to hear famous writers speak,attend book signings,and,of course,stock up on reading material.And there’s plenty for the kids to do (and read) too!Here,your child grows up loving to read.
1. What can be the best title of the passage?| A．A Small Town with More Books than People |
| B．Honest People in a British Town |
| C．The Most Unique Bookshops in the World |
| D．Bookshops—a Good Place for Tired Travellers |
| A．Atmosphere. | B．Situation. |
| C．View. | D．Feature. |
| A．it’s the largest centre for second-hand books |
| B．the bookshops there are in the Japanese style,with no security cameras |
| C．there is a literary festival each year for book-lovers throughout the world |
| D．customers to the honesty bookshops help themselves to buying books |
| A．Finance. | B．Fashion. | C．Travel. | D．Health. |
