【推荐1】The Hong Kong Ocean Park is a famous marine museum. Located between Aberdeen and Repulse Bay, the park sponsored by the Hong Kong Derby dates back to 1969. In 1987, the park was changed from a joint organization into an independent legal organization for Hong Kong governors to appoint board members.

The park is divided into two parts: the lowland section and the headland section, and a cable car system links the two parts. The lowland section is the on-water amusement park, which is the first on-water amusement center in Asia; the headland section includes the aquarium (水族馆), the hall of sea waves, the marine theater and the paradise of various birds, and is the main part of the park.

The aquarium is one of the largest in the world, with a water body of 22 meters wide, 38 meters long and 7 meters deep. It has four layers, and visitors can view the ocean creatures on the passages surrounding it.

The hall of sea waves is a huge water pool, and is 152 meters wide, 122 meters long and 2.7 meters deep. There are various kinds of man-made seacoasts suitable for living of different sea creatures.

The marine theater is located in the middle on top of a mountain and can hold 4,000 people. In the center, there is a huge pool with sharks and sea lions and dolphins performing in it.

The paradise of various birds has a unique design and is a huge net made of stainless steel wires supported by five columns. It covers an area of 2,500 square meters in four sections, namely the birds living on the ground, the birds living in forests, the birds living in jungles and the birds living in water.

1. What can we learn from the text?

A．The lowland section is the main part of the park.

B．The audience can enjoy some marine animals’ dishes there.

C．The park owns the first on-water amusement center in the world.

D．The park has a history of more than fifty years.

2. What do we know about the aquarium?

A．It has the largest water body in the world.

B．It belongs to the headland section.

C．Visitors can see the rarest ocean creatures there.

D．Visitors can enjoy dancing performances there.

3. Where could this kind of text be probably read?

A．A biology journal.	B．A tourism website.
C．A history book.	D．A science magazine.

【推荐2】【课本原文】

SEEING THE TRUE NORTH VIA RAIL：

TORONTO AND MONTREAL

After Li Daiyu and her cousin arrived in Toronto, the largest and wealthiest city in Canada, they only had a few hours to kill before they had to proceed to the next leg of their trip to Montreal, so they went on a tour of the city. They went up the CN Tower and looked across the shores of Lake Ontario. Standing in the distance, they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls, which is on the south side of the lake.Water from the lake flows into the Niagara River and over the falls on its way to the sea.

The girls saw hundreds of skyscrapers of glass and steel, and old­fashioned cars rolling by. As they walked north from the harbour area, Li Daiyu said, “Lin Fei, one of my mother’s old schoolmates, lives here. I should phone her and see if she’s available for dinner.”

They met Lin Fei around dusk over dinner at a restaurant in downtown Chinatown. The cousins chatted with Lin Fei, who had moved to Canada many years earlier.

“This is the largest Chinatown in Toronto. We have a few more in the Greater Toronto Area, so you can guess that there are a lot of Chinese people in Canada! Chinese people have been coming here for more than a hundred years. Therefore, we can get all kinds of great food here from all over China,” Lin Fei told them.

The train left late that night and arrived in Montreal early the next morning. At the station, in contrast to Toronto, they heard people talking in French. They were surprised to see that all the signs and advertisements were in French and many people spoke English with an accent.

“We don’t leave until this evening,” said Liu Qian. “Let’s go downtown. Old Montreal is close to the water.”

They spent the afternoon in lovely shops and visiting artists in their workplaces along St Paul Street. As they sat in a restaurant alongside the broad St Lawrence River, a young man sat down with them.

“Hello, my name is Jean­Philippe. I’m a photographer,” he said, “and I was wondering where you are from.”

The girls told him they were from China and were on a train trip across Canada. When they told him they had only one day in Montreal, he said, “That’s too bad. You owe it to yourselves to stay longer. Overall, Montreal is a city with wonderful sights and sounds. Most of us speak both English and French, and the city has unique Quebec culture and traditions. There are fantastic restaurants and clubs around, too. Here, we love good coffee, toast, and cheese. And good music, of course!”

That night the train was speeding along the St Lawrence River towards the Gulf of St Lawrence and down to the distant east coast towards the province of Nova Scotia and its largest city, Halifax. The cousins dreamt happily of the beautiful cobblestone streets, old brick buildings, and the red maple leaves of Montreal.

1. What surprised Li Daiyu and her cousin in Montreal?

A．People there spoke Chinese.

B．Many spoke French with an accent.

C．There were many Chinatowns there.

D．All the signs and advertisements were in French.

2. How did Jean­Philippe feel when the girls told him they had only one day in Montreal?

A．He felt excited.	B．He felt satisfied.
C．He felt it a pity.	D．He felt it an honor.

3. What do we know about Montreal from the passage?

A．Montreal has few high buildings.

B．Montreal has some ancient buildings.

C．Montreal is a modern agricultural city.

D．Montreal is situated on the St Lawrence River.

【推荐3】Sightseeing in Paris? Here’s our city guide.

The Louvre

The largest museum in the world is famous for the artistic glories and also has the most visitors. The construction of the museum is a masterpiece in itself, or rather, a collection of masterpieces improved and added to from one century to another.

Price：€15, free for EU residents(居民) under 25.

Opening hours: 9:00 am~6:00 pm Mon, Thur, Sat, Sun;9:00 am~10:00 pm Wed, Fri.

Galeries Lafayette

High-end shops are hardly lacking in the centre of Paris. Take Galeries Lafayette for example. It goes without saying that the store has a handful of strong suits. In addition to its century-old history, it is the decoration that first impresses visitors.

Price:€15, free for EU residents under 25.

Opening hours: 9:30 am~8:00 pm Mon~Wed, Fri, Sat; 9:30 am~9:00 pm Thur.

Tour Montparnasse

Built in 1974 on the site of the old station, this 209m steel-and-glass building is actually shorter than the Eiffel Tower, but a better place for wonderful views of the city. A lift takes you up in 38 seconds to the 56th floor, where you’ll find the beauty of Paris.

Price:€11.50;free under 7.

Opening hours: 8:00 am~10:30 pm Mon~Thur, Sun; 9:30 am~11:00 pm Fri, Sat.

The Centre Pompidou

The exposed pipes make the Centre Pompidou one of the best-known sights in Paris, The then unknown Italo-British architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers won the competition with their inside-out boiler, which put air-conditioning, pipes and lifts on the outside, leaving an adaptable space within.

Price:€12, free under 18.

Opening hours: 11:00 am~10:00 pm Mon, Wed~Sun.

1. What do The Louvre and Galeries Lafayette have in common according to the text?

A．They have the same price of tickets.

B．Their decorations impress visitors.

C．They have the same opening time.

D．They have a unique style of construction.

2. Where can you go if you go sightseeing at 8:00 am on Monday?

A．The Louvre.	B．Galeries Lafayette.
C．Tour Montparnasse.	D．The Centre Pompidou.

3. What makes The Centre Pompidou famous?

A．Adaptable and fast lifts.	B．A good view of the whole Paris.
C．The boiler with air conditioners.	D．The exposed pipes.

【推荐1】Here is a short article on the process of becoming a teacher in Wyoming.

Step 1：Complete a Teacher Preparation Program that has been approved

Educators must have at least a bachelor’s degree to teach in the United States. To be certified in the state of Wyoming, students must finish a state-credited teacher training program. Student teaching should be included in the Teacher Training Course. For further information, speak with your program’s advisor.

Completion of an authorized teacher preparation program is a requirement. Curriculum and field experiences are the two main components of teacher education programs. Instruction on teaching core skills, the science of teaching,and training students to research are often included in the curriculum. Field observations and student teaching are common field experiences.

Step 2：Pass the Required Exams

Testing is required by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board based on license and subject. Teachers who want to get their primary license with certifications in Primary Education or Social Studies Composite must take the Praxis II tests. The needed examinations are detailed on the board’s website. On the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards page, you may learn more about getting your teaching certification in Wyoming.

Step 3：Fill out and submit your Application for a Wyoming Teaching Credential (资质)

Complete the license application form and send it to the PISB along with the required documents when you have completed all of the basic license criteria. A 150 dollar application fee is required for a first in-state teacher’s license,while a 200 dollar application fee is required for an out-of-state teacher’s license. The application form may be found here for the teachers who satisfy the criteria. Applicants should send the application form to Professional Teaching Standards Board 1920 Thomes Avenue, Suite 400, Cheyenne, WY 8200.

1. What is a must before the attendance of the required exams?

A．Filling in the license application form.

B．Instructing students the science of teaching.

C．Getting the bachelor’s degree in Wyoming State.

D．Completing an authorized teacher training program.

2. How can an applicant get the detailed information about exams?

A．By calling the program’s advisor.

B．By checking on the board’s website

C．By looking through the ad brochure.

D．By consulting the person in charge of the exams.

3. What should you do when submitting application?

A．Include the required documents.	B．Pay $200 for an in-state license.
C．Hand in your teacher’s license.	D．Deliver it to your target school.

【推荐3】The first rule of popular science is to reveal the wonder and mystery of the world. For that reason, Sentient (Picador), written by photographer and wildlife film-maker Jackie Higgins, is my pick of the year. According to my interviews with many readers, I select other four newly-published books in 2022.

Delicious

This book describes how our ancestors hunted and consumed ancient animals such as mammoths, bison, giant camels and many more now-extinct species. The diet of the Clovis peoples of North America was a menu described as “a record of a lost world”. This book explains how our dinners robbed the world of so many large animals. It gives inspiration for how modern humans can be at peace with nature.

The New Climate War

In 1999, Mann published a graph showing the rapid post-industrial rise in global temperatures. Two decades later, his book The New Climate War remains convinced that we can prevent climate change. This book sets out a common-sense approach to carbon pricing and a revision of the Green New Deal. Of course, there are still many people who deny that climate change is even happening.

The Geodesic Dome

Physicist Kate Greene imagines that she spends four months in a geodesic dome in Hawaii, with five other people, to mimic living in a colony on another planet. The story describes the future of our Earth. Kate makes readers cherish the natural environment. “No sunshine on our skin, and no fresh air in our lungs,” Greene turns the frustrations into a moving story.

Florida Scrub-Jay

The birds were once common across the peninsula. But as development over the last 100 years reduced the habitats on which the bird depends, the species became endangered. Mark Walters travels the state to report on the natural history and the current situation of Florida’s flag ship birds. This book can raise people’s awareness of protecting the birds’ habitats.

1. What can we infer about the author from the text?

A．He’s a column journalist.	B．He’s a scientist.
C．He’s a film-maker.	D．He’s a photographer.

2. Which book might be science fiction?

A．Delicious.	B．Florida Scrub-Jay.
C．The Geodesic Dome.	D．The New Climate War.

3. What do the listed books have in common?

A．They have happy endings.	B．They record the natural history.
C．They face doubts from many scientists.	D．They involve the environmental protection.