【推荐1】Stay in the magic with your friends and family and book a hotel stay at either Disney’s Hollywood Hotel or Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel．As a hotel guest, you can enjoy an extra day at Hong Kong Disneyland Park during your stay when you buy a one-day ticket!
How It Works
Hotel guests staying at either the Disney’s Hollywood Hotel or Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel who buy a Hong Kong Disneyland Park ticket will receive an extra park admission for the following day．Guests can buy Stay and Play for 2 Days tickets as soon as you check in at the Front Desk．Ticket price will be based on the first day a guest visits the Park．If the first visit day is a Regular Day, guests can buy Regular Day tickets even though the following day may be a Peak or Special Day．If the first visit day is a Peak(峰) Day, Guests should buy Peak Day tickets even though the following day may be a Regular Day．
This offer is available 13 May through 30 September 2006．Guests who have bought their Hong Kong Disneyland Park tickets before 13 May 2006 can exchange their unused and not expired（过期的）tickets to Stay and Play for 2 Days tickets at the Hotel Front Desk．
Where to Buy
Guests can book their hotel stay through the following:
Call Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center at +852 1-830-830, opens daily 9 am-6 pm．
OR
Get in touch with your travel agent．
Dates to Remember
Offer Period     13 May 2006 – 30 September 2006
Last Day to buy Stay and Play for 2 days tickets     29 September 2006
Last Visit Date     30 September 2006
For more information, please click here．
1. As a guest at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, you can enjoy an extra day in ______ .

A．Hong Kong Disneyland Park	B．a Hong Kong family
C．Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel	D．Disney’s Hollywood Hotel

2. You can get a Stay and Play for 2 Days ticket ________ .

A．from 13 May 2006 to 30 September 2006

B．by getting in touch with your travel agent

C．by calling 852 1-830-830 any time of the day

D．with your used Hong Kong Disneyland Park ticket

3. This advertisement is probably taken from ________ .

A．a newspaper	B．a magazine
C．the website	D．a travel handbook

【推荐2】Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian made history in the Tokyo Olympics by setting the new Asian record for men’s 100m at 9.83 seconds in the semifinal and finishing sixth in the final at 9.98 seconds.

There used to be a wrong view that no Asian sprinter can finish 100m within 10 seconds. Su proved people wrong with his performance. “I never thought we couldn’t do it, but there were some problems with our understanding of training before. Now we can do it by finishing at 9.83 seconds. That’s the best proof to beat such wrong view,” said Su to China News Service (CNS).

Su believes scientific training plays a key role in his success. “I realize that running as much as possible does not necessarily help you run faster. Scientific training attaches more importance to the applying of techniques and requires you to do it right instead of doing it a lot. In that way, athletes can save more strength in training and recover faster,” said Su. According to Su, he did not understand some of the moves coaches asked him to do when he went to train abroad at the beginning. His coach made detailed research on Su’s condition based on “champion model” from the start before arranging specific training sessions for Su to work on. It took him years to realize the importance of scientific training. "That’s why I chose to change how I started off at the end of 2014 and gained a new running pace. And it played a key role in the process of making breakthrough, said Su.

When asked if there will be another “Su Bingtian” in the future, Su’s answer was “Yes, 100 percent.” “People in the future can definitely do what I can do. I’m looking forward to seeing they can do it better than me. All records are to be broken,” said Su.

1. According to Paragraph 2, what was the important meaning of Su’s achievement?

A．It beat the unfair view about Asian sprinter.

B．It proved that Su Bingtian is the best sprinter in Asia.

C．It showed our understanding of training should not be changed.

D．It told people Asian sprinters are better than those from western countries.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The determination Su had to be a champion.

B．The difficulty Su overcame when he did training.

C．The reason why Su used scientific training methods.

D．The result of Su’s applying some new training methods.

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Su wanted to break more records in the future.

B．Su hoped that someone would do better than him.

C．Su thought that people would do the same as he did.

D．Su believed that nobody could do what he had done.

4. What qualities does Su have according to this passage?

A．Determined and honest.	B．Hardworking and confident.
C．Responsible and clever.	D．Outgoing and adaptable.

【推荐3】World’s loneliest marathon

Many of us know about Russia’s Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jian’s hit song, Lake Baikal. But over the past decade, the world’s deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.

Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the     Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lake’s breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.

The 26-mile (41.84-kilometers) journey starts on the lake’s eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron-hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.

Known as the “blue eye of Siberia”, Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent. “Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she is jogging through space,” The New York Times noted.

The landscape might be beautiful, but it’s also harsh. Strong winds blast across the lake and frostbite can occur within half an hour. Runners say the cold climate is what draws them. They want to test their limits.

“When you are in such an environment, you don’t have cars around you, you don’t have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature,” Alicja Barahona, a 64-year-old runner from the US, told ABC News.

The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finish line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare (喧闹). Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping selfies (自拍) and just ignore the runners.

For some runners, the absence of spectators (观众) makes the race more challenging, because it’s lonely. They must fight with themselves. “You are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is to defeat yourself,” Veronique Messina, a French runner, told the Telegraph.

1. What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article?

A．It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.

B．It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.

C．It attracts more and more participants each year.

D．It is about 26 kilometers in length.

2. In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “harsh” probably means _______.

A．interesting	B．mysterious
C．severe	D．safe

3. How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons?

A．Only men are allowed to run in this race.

B．The runners can see the finish line from the start.

C．The runners are often distracted by tourists.

D．There are many progress markers on the ice.

4. What is the most challenging part of the race for Messina?

A．Loneliness.	B．The long distance.
C．The cold climate.	D．Noisy surroundings.

【推荐1】Recent research highlights that the last meal of the day can significantly affect our health. The story is not merely about what we consume, but also about when we do so.

The debate about dinner timing finds substantial, scientific support with a Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) study, suggesting that early dinners could have much health benefits. And it defined an early dinner as a meal consumed three to four hours before bedtime in line with our body’s circadian rhythm (生理节奏).

The BWH study discovered clear differences in metabolic (新陈代谢的) profiles of early and late diners. Early diners demonstrated lower blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, improved fat-burning capacity, better sleep quality, and higher energy levels. Meanwhile, late dinners led to increased hunger, slower calorie burning, and higher fat storage, posing risks for conditions like diabetes (糖尿病).

The exact timing of dinner isn’t a one -size-fits-all choice, as people’s routines vary widely. Maya Feller, a nutritionist based in Brooklyn, NY, emphasizes that our schedules — ranging from traditional nine-to-five to round-the-clock — are critical when considering “ideal” meal times. Therefore, finding a dinner time that fits into your schedule is essential.

Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, offers insightful tips for those whose routines may not permit an early dinner. She recommends consuming meals or snacks every three to five hours. This regular eating pattern can help stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing the feeling of hunger. Furthermore, it’s advantageous to leave a gap of two to three hours between your last meal and bedtime. This gap ensures your body has sufficient time for most of the digestion process letting — you get adequate rest and repair during sleep.

So it’s time to reconsider not just the contents of your plate, but also the clock. After all leading a healthy lifestyle isn’t merely about counting calories but also understanding when and how to fuel our bodies.

1. What did the Brigham and women’s Hospital (BWH) study mainly focus on?

A．The recommended daily diet.	B．our body’s circadian rhythm.
C．The drawbacks of early dinners.	D．The importance of dinner timing.

2. What may be the result of having an early dinner?

A．Enjoying a sound night’s sleep.	B．Having a strong sense of hunger.
C．Storing up more fat in your body.	D．Having a higher risk of diabetes.

3. What advice does Wendy Bazilian give to the late diners?

A．They’re supposed to grab some food every 6 hours.

B．They should allow for digestion process before bedtime.

C．They’d better have access to adequate sleep.

D．They are advised to keep their blood sugar level stable.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To show the benefits of good dietary habits.

B．To share the fact that we are what we eat.

C．To tell people the healthiest time to eat dinner.

D．To show the importance of eating less in the evening.

【推荐2】Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials (千禧一代) are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.

Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.

Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken soup which is an important ingredient in many dishes.

They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.

Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.

Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They say they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.

1. Young people prefer cooking at home for the following reasons except_________.

A．reducing waste	B．lowering life expenses
C．enjoying the cooking experience	D．staying slim

2. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?

A．When they dine out together.	B．When they share their cooking experience.
C．When they post pictures online.	D．When they freeze their food.

3. The underlined word “stock” in passage 5 here means _________.

A．a supply of goods	B．a share of a company
C．a kind of farm animal	D．a kind of soup

4. What does this article mainly talk about ?

A．A novel cooking technique that millennials like.

B．A plan that millennials have for donating food.

C．A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.

D．A food production system favored by millennials.