【推荐1】Su Min, a 56-year-old retiree from Henan Province in central China, has never been happier. After accomplishing her family's expectations of dutiful Chinese womanhood, Ms. Su is holding a new identity: fearless road-tripper. For six months, this Chinese aunt has been on a solo drive across China, documenting her journey for more than 1.35 million followers across several social media platforms.

Before last fall, Ms. Su had rarely traveled. But she had long been fond of the idea of driving. Growing up in Tibet, she sometimes missed the school bus home and had to walk 12 miles through the mountains. Each time a truck passed by, she imagined sitting behind the wheel, safe and comfortable. But cars were rare, and having one seemed impossible. Then, in late 2019, she came across a video online of someone introducing their camping gear while on a solo road trip. She remembered her childhood dream of driving—the freedom and comfort it had represented.

Over the following months, she watched every video she could find about road trips. She took plentiful notes: which apps they used to find campsites and which tricks they had for saving money. Soon, she made up her mind: Once her grandsons entered preschool, she would embark on a trip of her own. She had bought a small white car several years earlier, with her savings and a monthly pension of around $300.

In her videos, she was happy at her newfound freedom. She could go wherever she wanted and stop at any place she liked. Still, Ms. Su blushes when asked about her new fame. “It took me so many years to realize that I had to live for myself.” She paused, “It's something I'm waking up to, not something that I just am.”

1. Why was Su Min's childhood mentioned?

A．To praise she has a strong will.	B．To tell us she had a tough childhood.
C．To blame the slow economic development.	D．To show the background of her love for travel.

2. What does the phrase “embark on” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Finish.

B．Shorten.

C．Start.

D．Cancel.

3. What did Su Min come to realize according to the text?

A．She should have a life of her own.	B．She should save as much as possible.
C．Her monthly pension was generous.	D．She could make a living by selling videos.

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．Su Min's Identity Won World Attention

B．A Chinese Aunt Went on a Solo Road Trip

C．A Retired Traveller Makes the Public Astonished

D．Millions of Followers Make Su Min's Dream Come True

【推荐2】You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places you'll never regret visiting. They won't cost you a dime.

The British Museum, London(U.K.)

You need to go here to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek Marbles and so many other treasures. It's open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost much money, it's completely free.

National Mall, Washington D.C.(U.S.A.)

You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial and to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you can go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris(France) .

This great treasure of the world simply can't be missed. The great stained-glass rose window alone is worth the visit. The Sunday Mass with the Gregorian chant was like stepping back in time. Admission is free every day, but you're welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a few times each week. You'll pay extra for tours of the bell tower or the crypt.

National Museum of Ireland , Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)

Want to see bog bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts and history and country life. The museum of country life in Tur lough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Irish rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects.

1. Where can you visit the ancient Greek marbles from the passage?

A．National Mall, Washington D.C.	B．The British Museum, London.
C．Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris.	D．National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo.

2. Which place do you need to pay for an appointment?

A．Lincoln Memorial.	B．Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
C．Notre-Dame Cathedral.	D．The top of the Washington Monument.

3. If you do a study on how a worm turns into a butterfly, you probably go to ________.

A．National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo.	B．The British Museum, London.
C．Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris.	D．National Mall, Washington D.C.

【推荐3】OTTAWA — Canada’s western city of Calgary is the world’s best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.
According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu’s score of 120. Helsinki（赫尔辛基，芬兰首都） and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.
Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th.
The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.
In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.
1. How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?

A．3.

B．4.

C．5.

D．6.

2. Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?

A．Weather conditions.	B．Air quality.
C．Waste removal.	D．Medical supplies.

3. Amonge following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?

A．Atlanta.

B．Athens.

C．London.

D．Helsinki.

【推荐2】Though online ordering is popular in the UK today, hands­on experience still attracts many buyers’ attention.

Oxford Street

London is a shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.

Kensington High Street

A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden — good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.

Borough Market

You can’t visit London without going to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialities to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.

More places for bargains

Portobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.

1. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.

A．the wonderful window dressing

B．the Europe’s largest music shop

C．the lights lighted by a famous person

D．many bargains to choose from

2. To enjoy food，you can go to ________.

A．Camden Market

B．Borough Market

C．Kensington High Street

D．Portobello Road Market

3. Where is this passage probably taken from?

A．A science book.	B．A traveler’s journal.
C．A news report.	D．A trip guide.

【推荐3】
The Collection
The Portrait Gallery’s collection is an exceptional national resource of over 30,000 fascinating images containing a rich variety of media and including many internationally outstanding works of art. The portraits depict (刻画）the men and women whose lives and achievements helped shape Scotland and the wider world. The Gallery is also home to the NGS’s outstanding collection of photographs which includes around 6,000 works by the early Scottish pioneers of the medium, Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill as well as new works by leading-edge contemporary photographers.
Visitor Facilities
The new Portrait Gallery cafe serves a delicious menu of fresh dishes and classic recipes, using the very best local ingredients and seasonal produce. Our new shop offers a fresh twist on design—led gifts and souvenirs. The Gallery now has all the facilities which today’s visitors expect, including a fantastic new lift, an Education suite and disabled access throughout the building.
1. What do we learn about the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

A．Every display reflects Scotland.

B．It is well-known for its building.

C．There are about 6,000 works in it.

D．It has a comparatively short history.

2. Its visitor facilities can be described as ________.

A．rare and user-friendly

B．characteristic and attractive

C．modern and all-round

D．beneficial and conventional