【推荐1】阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Opened in 1847, the London Zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. Today it houses over 760 different species of animal and is the only zoo in London where you can experience big animals.

Explore the “Into Africa” exhibit (展览) where you can come face to face with some of Africa’s most unusual animals including hunting dogs, or try “Meet The Monkeys” an exciting walk-through experience. Other top exhibits include the Butterfly Paradise, where you can enjoy many species of butterfly as they fly around you.

Make sure you don’t miss feeding time at the Penguin Beach and find out more about these popular creatures from the zoo’s experienced keepers. Penguin Beach, with a very large pool and underwater viewing areas, allows visitors to be close to the penguins like never before.

Built in 2013, Tiger Territory is a great experience taking visitors deep into the world of these wonderful creatures.

Rainforest Life is London’s only living rainforest, where visitors can meet a variety of beautiful rainforest species including. In the all-new “Night Life” area you will discover the bats, and rats.

With over 12,000 animals to see and incredible animal displays taking place throughout the day (including feeds and keeper talks), no visitor leaves disappointed. Learn more about London Zoo in our Interview with a Zoo Keeper on our London Pass Blog.

You can visit the London Zoo for free with a London Pass — a fantastic saving of £23 for adults and over £16 for children. Children aged 3-4 will be charged on entrance fee for London Zoo.

1. How is London Zoo different from other zoos in London?

A．It is the largest zoo in the world.

B．It has the most animals.

C．It opens all year around.

D．It has large animals.

2. Where can visitors watch hunting dogs?

A．In the “Into Africa” exhibit.

B．In the Butterfly Paradise.

C．At the Penguin Beach.

D．In the Tiger Territory.

3. According to the third paragraph, visitors can learn more about Penguins from ________.

A．a guide

B．a film

C．an advertisement

D．the zoo’s keepers

4. If you want to visit London Zoo for free, you had better ________.

A．have a London Pass

B．interview a zoo keeper

C．visit with children aged 3-4

D．learn more about London Zoo

【推荐2】To ensure an excellent experience during your tour of the Mark Twain House, here are some guidelines and general information:

The House is Shown Only by Guided Tour.

To ensure an optimum (最佳) experience, house tours are limited to 14 people, first-come, first-served. If your group has more than 10 people, call (860) 280-3130 to reserve a discounted group tour in advance of your visit. If you have a party of fewer than 10 people feel free to purchase tickets online: We will hold them at Will Call. The tour schedule is usually online about a month in advance.

Our site is made up of three buildings

The Webster Bank Museum Center at the Mark Twain House & Museum is always your first and last stop as it houses our ticket counter, museum store, film, exhibits and cafe. All tours gather in the museum center before heading over to Mark Twain’s historic 1874 home. Mark Twain’s historic carriage house is the third building on our property, but is generally not open to the public. The hayloft (干草棚) has been repurposed into offices and the main floor of the barn is a space available for rent for parties and meetings.

Coupons & Discounts

The Mark Twain House offers only a few coupons and discounts. The price you pay for admission helps us maintain the beauty of this icon of American architecture. If you are lucky enough to find one of those special offers online or at your local library, keep in mind they are good only for the general Mark Twain House Tours. No passes or discounts may be applied to our specialty tours.

1. What kind of tour booked beforehand enjoys a discount?

A．Specialty tour.

B．Guided tour

C．Group tour with 9 people.

D．Group tour with 13 people.

2. Which place is not available to tourists?

A．The Webster Bank Museum Center.

B．Mark Twain’s historic carriage house.

C．The hayloft.

D．Mark Twain’s historic 1874 home.

3. What is the purpose of charging admission fees?

A．To earn more money.

B．To well preserve the house.

C．To support Mark Twain’s family.

D．To offer parties and meetings.

【推荐2】Autumn is great for European walking: paths are mud-free, temperatures are mild, crowds are few and beautiful colors abound.The following are four European adventures to walk your way through autumn.

The unknown Cilento

South of Italy’s Amalfi Coast hides a much less discovered wonderland.After stopping to view the marvelous Greek temple remains at Paestum, Sherpa’s next destination concentrates on the Cilento National Park — first following its rugged seashore past the occasional myrtle grove (小树林), and sandy beach, then leaving modernity behind and venturing inland to medieval (中世纪的) hilltop towns.Home-cooked dinners conclude exciting days of goat tracks and ghost villages before a scenic path leads back to the seaside.Four nights £630 half board, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 31.

Turkish delights

Follow an impressive section of Turkey’s expansive Lycian Way, gradually moving from cliffs to coastline.You’ll begin in pine-filled peaks, typically on shaded paths to sea views, and stop at both a pool-boasting upscale hotel and one of the Yanartas region’s ever-burning flames — possibly fueled by a monster below.A fine fish restaurant comes next, then a mile-long sandy beach ahead of two days on lonely Cape Gelidonya, finishing by its lighthouse.Six nights £790, including ten other meals, transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure in early November.

Carpathian clambers

Poland and Slovakia are separated by the Carpathian Mountains and their large forest-filled valleys.Starting and ending in Krakow, this trip covers both countries.Some days include the option of climbing to snowy peaks or taking easier, lower-altitude options, and you’ll likely meet the Gorals — a culturally-distinct group known as “highlanders”.Most memorable activity will be walking along the 300m-high Dunajec River to spa town Szczawnica.Seven nights £630, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 24.

Flowers and feta

Greece’s Pelion Peninsula is a place known as the “Land of the Centaurs (人首马身的怪物)” for its association with the mythological horse-human hybrids.Between villages of whitewashed, flower-decorated stone houses, walkers can follow old paths onto mountainsides, and wander through olive groves or beside the glittering Aegean Sea.Some days yield swimming opportunities, and others the chance to recharge in a local pub of some bean soup and feta-cheese bread.Seven nights £535, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 23.

1. What can you do when you are in the unknown Cilento?

A．Swim in a pool.	B．Have a spa.
C．Explore medieval towns.	D．Walk through olive groves.

2. Which destination is your best choice if you intend to travel to Europe after October?

A．Turkey.

B．Cilento.

C．Greece

D．Krakow.

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．It is a monster that fuels the fire in Yanartas region.

B．Meals are free when you are taking the first adventure.

C．You can enjoy a spa from Gorals in the town Szczawnica.

D．Bean soup can be served in the pub of Greece’s Pelion Peninsula.

【推荐3】When it comes to classic kids' movies, you can go a bit crazy. We all have our favorites we grew up watching and even more films that are becoming part of culture today. Now. the world's most adored kids' movies go back and enjoy another time around…whether it's your first or 500th lime watching» these are worth it!

Shrek

Comedian Mike Myers joins Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz to voice this Dreamworks film. Again, taking fairy tales and turning them on their heads, Shrek does it like no other! Of course, you can also enjoy the sequels （续集）, but the first film is our personal favorite. Spirited Away

This 2001 Japanese animated movie was written and directed by the famous Hayao Miyazaki. Spirited Away is a powerful tale with a strong female heroine that won itself an Academy Award. Also, it quickly became Japan's most profitable movie in history. If you haven't seen it, please do not miss this heart-warming tale.

Finding Nemo

Our favorite Pixar movie has to be Finding Nemo. Not only is the film strikingly beautiful, but it's extremely imaginative and adorable. I'm sorry, but the sequel just cannot compare. Also Ellen DeGeneres steals the show with her voicing of Dory.

The Lion King

As far as kids' movies go. The Lion has to be the most classic animated film. It's also an award-winning Broadway play. Did you hear the big news? The Lion King was remade and came out in 2019 with a ridiculously talented cast.

1. What earns Spirited Away an Academy Award?

A．Its director.	B．Its largest profit.
C．Its tale and female role.	D．Its Japanese setting.

2. What does the author say about the sequel of Finding Nemo?

A．It is not so good as the first.	B．It is beautiful and adorable.
C．Its plot is more creative.	D．Its tone of voice is not serious.

3. Which kids' movie was reshot?

A．Shrek,	B．Finding Nemo.
C．Spirited Away.	D．The Lion King.