【推荐1】Restaurants play a major part in defining the characteristics of a city. They reveal the diversity of the place, the pace of the nightlife and the financial health. Beijing, a metropolis that is home to 20 million people, has tens of thousands of restaurants. Here are some special restaurants in Beijing.

●       Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant
Traditionally, Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant only served visiting dignitaries（达官贵人）. But since1980, it has opened to the public. It offers not only Chinese cuisine at its best but also secluded dining experience in an otherwise buzzing（嘈杂的）metropolis.

Location: No. 2 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Cost: $222.01 per person

●       Heritage in Wanda Plaza

Heritage offers French cuisine, which is famous for its rich taste and subtle nuances.

Location: Wanda Plaza, No 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Cost:$ 125:49 per person

●       Kyoto Kaden Minokichi Kaiseki-Ryori in Pangu Hotel

As the only 7 star hotel in Beijing, Kyoto Kaden Minokichi Kaiseki-Ryori is undoubtedly the most expensive restaurant in the city. Kaiseki is a traditional multicourse Japanese diner. Kaiseki only uses seasonal ingredients and is prepared by master Japanese chef to reflect change of season.

Location: Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing 27 Central North 4th Ring Road Chaoyang District, Beijing

Cost: $1159. 29 per person

●       China Grill

People come for food but stay for the view. Situated on the top floor of a landmark building in the heart of CBD, China Grill offers an unparalleled view of Beijing landscape.

Location: 66/F Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomen Wai, CBD, Beijing

Cost: $ 130. 79 per person

1. What does the underlined word “secluded” mean in the second paragraph?

A．Fashionable.	B．Peaceful.
C．Popular.	D．Crowded.

2. What can we learn about Kyoto Kaden Minokichi Kaiseki-Ryori?

A．It only served visiting dignitaries when first opened.

B．Its food is prepared by master Chinese chef.

C．It is located in Haidian District in Beijing.

D．It is the most expensive restaurant in Beijing.

3. What is special about China Grill among the restaurants mentioned above

A．It is the only one that serves Chinese food.

B．It is the cheapest one of the four.

C．You can enjoy the view of Beijing when dining there.

D．It is famous for its rich taste.

【推荐2】The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Chaelotte, NC is a private company, which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato’s closet targets teens and those in their 20s. Plato’s Closet , with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories(装饰品) that are currently popular at about one third the retail prices(零售价).
The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato’s Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s, 40s, and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
If you are selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Plato’s Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they’ll give you cash. More than that, you’ll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don’t get discouraged if you can’t find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30.
1. What is the difference between Plato’s Closet and other resale shops?

A．They offer service for people of different ages.

B．The offerings in Plato’s Closet are more expensive.

C．Plato’s Closet only offers high-end brands for women.

D．Plato’s Closet also sells books to customers.

2. Which of the following about Plato’s Closet is NOT true?

A．Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato’s Closet.

B．Women in their fifties can’t find proper clothes and accessories in Plato’s Closet.

C．Goods in Plato’s Closet are sold at 67 percent off retail prices or so.

D．Plato’s Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.

3. In Plato’s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?

A．Items you sell must be in very good condition.

B．You can negotiate with buyers about prices of goods.

C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.

D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.

4. If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato’s Closet, you can save _______.

A．57.9 dollars	B．15 dollars
C．77 dollars	D．25 dollars.

【推荐3】NSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January, 2013.
Courses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and Society
Dates: Session 1:7 July一25 July
Session 2:28 July——15 August
Rate: Standard Rate: One session: $ 1400; Both sessions: $ 2400
Reduced Student Rate: One session: $ 1100; Both sessions: $ 1875
The reduced student rate applies to full—time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world. Accommodation is not included, and fees range from $ 500 to $ 1000 for 20 nights.
Applicant requirements:
If you have studied in the USA then you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at Summer School, you will enter the USA as a “Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program and within the first three days of the session.
Contact hours and teaching methods:
Summer School courses are full—time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three—week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small one—hour classes, of approximately 15 students.
Assessment and examinations:
Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason.
Summer School lecture series:
Famous economists—Tony Giddens and David Held一have agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in July, 2013.
If any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions／Contact Us Page.
1. During the course,        .

A．students can learn about everything from culture to science

B．students can choose not to attend the lectures they don’t like

C．world—famous economists will give students lessons every day

D．all the students must take part in the exams without any excuse

2. From the Passage, we can 1earn that          .

A．the program is specially designed for foreign students

B．NSE Summer School is a university—level program

C．students can change their courses whenever they want to

D．a visa is required to study at the NSE Summer School

3. The purpose of the advertisement is to        .

A．attract students to NSE Summer School

B．introduce famous economists to students

C．help students to pass the final exams

D．advertise for new staff for university

4. You will most probably find this passage      .

A．in a newspaper	B．in a guidebook
C．on a webpage	D．in a magazine