【推荐2】If you’re looking forward to visiting a national park in the United States, here are some good options for you to choose from.

Acadia National Park—Maine

Lying on Mount Desert Island, a postcard-perfect island where Rockefellers and Astors summered, Acadia National Park is rich with rocky shorelines and has one of Maine’s most historic lighthouses. Hike to the top of 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain to catch the sunrise, then go back to Bar Harbor, and treat yourself to a lobster roll at Stewman’s.

Where to Stay: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Bar Harbor Inn

Arches National Park—Utah

The red sandstone monoliths of Arches National Park in southeast Utah make for a giant playground for hikers, bikers, climbers, off-roaders, and other thrill seekers. However, climbing any named or unnamed arch in the park is banned by regulations. Throughout the park, there are 2,000 natural arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, which you might recognize from Utah’s license plate.

Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Fairfield Inn& Suites Moab

Yellowstone National Park—Wyoming

When you think of Yellowstone National Park, geysers will come to mind first and more specifically, Old Faithful, which does indeed live up to its name by erupting every 90 minutes or so. Another superstar of America’s oldest national park is the Grand Prismatic Spring, the park’s largest single hot spring, which also gains a reputation due to its striking coloration.

Where to Stay: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

Shenandoah National Park —Virginia

Shenandoah’s famous 105-mile Skyline Drive is one of the prettiest drives in the Northeast.

This National Scenic Byway runs along the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Where to Stay: Skyland, Hotel Laurance

1. Who would most probably be drawn to Acadia National Park?

A．People interested in modern buildings.

B．People interested in camping in the desert.

C．People wanting to enjoy a good view of the seashore.

D．People wanting to climb a mountain of over 2,000 feet.

2. What is Arches National Park suitable for?

A．Watching an east coast sunrise.	B．Looking at beautifully man-made arches.
C．Climbing the well-known Delicate Arch.	D．Having various outdoor thrilling activities.

3. What do we know about the Grand Prismatic Spring?

A．It is famous for its eye-catching colors.

B．It can erupt for about 90 minutes each time.

C．It is the largest single hot spring in the world.

D．It is the most distinguished tourist spot in Wyoming.

4. Where can someone enjoy beautiful sights along the drive?

A．In Utah.	B．In Virginia.
C．In Maine.	D．In Wyoming.

5. What is the text meant to?

A．Encourage us to visit the United States.

B．Recommend some national parks in the US.

C．Introduce several hotels nearby national parks.

D．Make a comparison between some national parks.

【推荐3】请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Heading to Seattle? What’s New in Washington’s Seaside City?
Advice to visit Seattle’s Pike Place Market may border on cliché—but for a good reason.
“Whether you’re visiting Washington’s seaside city for vacation or just stopping by en route to and from the coming Sasquatch music festival, Pike Place is an easy catch-all destination for shopping, eating and just plain walking around,” said Kirk Johnson, The New York Times’s Seattle bureau chief for the past three years.
The Seattle Great Wheel is one of many stops to consider in Washington’s seaside city.
“Almost any day of the week, especially on the weekend, it’s a crazy fun scene of people shopping,” Mr. Johnson said. “There’s also pretty good food.” He recommends wandering into whatever place—especially a hole in the wall—catches your eye.
There is one specific restaurant Mr. Johnson likes: the Pink Door, which has no signage and can be found only by its rosy entrance. “It’s creative, interesting Italian,” he said. “In the summer they get a lot of great fresh vegetables and probably have the best tomato bruschetta I’ve had.”
He also recommends the nearby Pioneer Square, the oldest neighborhood in Seattle. Its historic architecture has charm, and the area isn’t bad for a lunch break, he said. The clear favorite here is Salumi—which, as the name suggests, is known for its cured meats. Mr. Johnson did warn, however, that it’s necessary to plan for the fact that the restaurant has a long line as soon as it opens.
Pioneer Square is also a portal to Seattle’s maritime world that remains alive and well. Ferry rides are a short walk away. Mr. Johnson said the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island provides “a great view of the city,” and it’s not a long ride back to the mainland.
At some point, you may see sculptures emerging on the horizon—that would be the Olympic Sculpture Park, which is operated by the Seattle Art Museum, Mr. Johnson said, and that’s worth a visit itself.
People who want to experience Seattle’s nearby charms can easily do so with a bicycle, Mr. Johnson said, if they want to get away from depending on a car. He takes a ride to Chateau Ste. Michelle, a famous winery outside the city. Starting in June, he said, Chateau Ste. Michelle hosts a summer concert series on its lawn.
1. If you are a music lover, you are advised to go to ________.

A．the Seattle Art Museum

B．the Seattle Great Wheel

C．the Olympic Sculpture Park

D．Chateau Ste. Michelle

2. According to Kirk Johnson, we know that ________.

A．people often have a good time shopping happily in Bainbridge Island

B．it is a great challenge to find the busy and popular restaurant Salumi

C．Pioneer Square is famous for its fascinating historic architecture

D．cycling is far from a good way to experience Seattle’s nearby charms

3. What are you encouraged to do if you are going to visit Seattle?

A．Try the tomato bruschetta in the Pink Door.

B．Go there in groups during the winter holidays.

C．Depend on cars for the sake of convenience.

D．Enjoy the sculptures in Pike Place Market.

【推荐1】Notice

Date:February 8, 2019

To:All community members

From:Steven Bay,director of the community committee

Subject:Paving project in Hyde Parking Lot next to Building F

We would like to remind you that the work is about to begin on the repair of Hyde Parking Lot, to be completed by late September. The paving project will occur in stage. The first stage of the project will begin in mid-March. Please move your car from the parking lot by February 28. The restricted area will be marked and cars parked in the closed area will be pulled away.

The second stage is expected to begin as early as June with the aim of spreading asphalt (沥青)and repairing damaged parking lot areas next to Building F. During this time, it is probable that . the repair will - cause a certain degree of disruption(混乱) to our community. There will be more traffic jams for the next coming 4 months as several streets and entrances will be temporarily closed as paving progresses.

However, every effort will be made to minimize this disruption. Plans have been made to provide traffic advice during the repair. For more information, please contact Kevin Johnson ((ext. 5894, kevinjohnson@community. com))).

Should these time lines change in any way as this work progresses, we will keep the community informed. Your cooperation, and patience is appreciated during this time.

1. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A．To investigate a new construction.

B．To revise the schedule for a project.

C．To announce a possible inconvenience.

D．To en courage parking in Hyde Parking Lot.

2. When is the first stage of the project expected to begin?

A．On February 28.

B．On March 1.

C．On September 29.

D．On March 16.

3. What does the second stage of the project include?

A．Repairing Building F.	B．Completing another road.
C．Covering and fixing the ground.	D．Building a parking lot entrance.

【推荐2】       Today’s museums include plenty of high culture, but you can still find shrines (圣地) to the extraordinary. Here’s a look at five curious museum stops across Canada.
Vancouver Police Museum

The setting, terrible enough, is the old Coroner’s (验尸官) Court and forensics lab, including the morgue (room where dead bodies are kept). Artifacts, from the 1870s on, include badges, uniforms, police equipment, items from criminals, and even preserved organs—all in all an arresting experience.

Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station

Designed to resemble a spacecraft, the Treck Station celebrates Vulcan’s coincidental relationship to Mr. Spock’s planet, Go to a building that features an 800-piece collection of Star Trek memorabilia — including Spock’s ears and floor-to-ceiling space paintings. If you want to know more about it, click here: http//www. Vulcantourism. com.

Accordion (手风琴) Museum

Through instruments, photos and recordings, the museum traces the history of the accordion and its influence on Quebec culture. They’ve even acquired Asian instruments that show the use of the free reed— call them ancient ancestors of the accordion—that date back 4000 years.

Chocolate Museum

It’s chocoholic heaven — whole museum featuring displays on how chocolate is made, hands-on exhibits, collections of historic chocolate boxes, and antique candy-making equipment and, of course, lots of chocolate treats, located in an old candy factory building. Click below to learn all about their hours and admission rates. http:// www. Chocolate museum .ca

Potato museum

A 14-foot high potato greets you at what’s billed as the world’s largest exhibit of potato artifacts. Explore the humble potato’s role in the economy, a collection of farm tools related to growing and harvesting potatoes, Hall of Fame.

1. If you are very interested in thrilling movies, you will probably be attracted by .

A．potato Museum

B．Chocolate Museum

C．Vancouver Police Museum

D．Accordion Museum

2. We can infer from the passage that the ancestors of accordion originated in      .

A．Canada	B．America
C．Africa	D．Asia

3. People having a sweet tooth may prefer visiting       .

A．Accordion Museum

B．Potato Museum

C．Chocolate Museum

D．Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station

4. The passage is most likely to be taken from      .

A．a magazine	B．a website
C．a newspaper	D．a brochure