There’s something fascinating about discovering a local pub and enjoying a hometown alcoholic drink. Also, you may explore these cities for an entirely new drinking experience.
Tokyo for Underground Sake (清酒)
There’s no better city in the world for sake than Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a strong tradition of making sake, a drink made from rice. The drink has a rich cultural background that makes drinking sake a celebration with every sip. You can even have a drink inside the railway station which opens at 7 a. m. when you wait for the train. Sometimes the amazing flavor is presented unexpectedly.
London for Drinks “Shaken and Not Stirred”
Though British icon James Bond's fascination with gin martinis seemed to have pushed gin (杜松子酒) into the global view, London has a long history of gin drinking and many gin lovers throughout the country. The old-time menus in many bars make local people emotional, reminding them of the simpler old days only London can claim.
St. Petersburg for a Lux Vodka (伏特加) Selection
St. Petersburg enjoys a wide variety of bars meant for that original Russian vodka experience including the famous bar ryumochnaya. The bar was originally meant to defy the misbehavior of labeling people. It was a place for everyone to just enjoy a drink. A billionaire could be sitting happily next to a worker. Today in spite of many other bars with higher-end atmosphere than the ryumochnaya, the old bar still remains the best vodka bar of the city with the most varied customers.
New Orleans for the First Cocktail (鸡尾酒)
New Orleans is home to what many believe is America’s first cocktail the Sazerac. In 1838 Antoine Peychaud used two kinds of alcoholic drinks to create the delicious cocktail and kicked off a drink revolution. Today, bars like Compère Lapin stay true to the New Orleans spirit of cocktail, and also offer other exciting options like beer and red wine.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The best sake bar of Japan is positioned in the underground. |
| B．James Bond started the habit of gin drinking in London. |
| C．Ryumochnaya tops St. Petersburg vodka bars for its most luxurious atmosphere. |
| D．Besides cocktail, Compère Lapin serves other kinds of alcoholic drinks. |
| A．highlight | B．imitate | C．resist | D．reward |
| A．Tokyo | B．London | C．St. Petersburg | D．New Orleans. |
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【推荐1】Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.
YumYum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common?| A．They are based in hotels. | B．They serve Nyonya dishes. |
| C．They need prior reservations. | D．They offer breathtaking views. |
| A．Mum’s Place. | B．Cantaloupe. |
| C．Yum Yum Restaurant. | D．Troika Sky Dining. |
| A．It is a buffet restaurant. | B．It serves hard-to-find dishes. |
| C．It has branches throughout Asia. | D．It opens for lunch earlier than others. |
People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes “poison apples.”
President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President’s party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. Jefferson never spoke to his honored (忠实的) guests about the fact.
1. After you read the passage, which of the following do you think is true?
| A．Americans never ate tomatoes after they began to plant them. |
| B．Americans didn’t eat tomatoes before 19th century. |
| C．Even now Americans don’t eat tomatoes. |
| D．In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes. |
| A．while he was in Paris | B．when he was a little boy |
| C．because his parents told him so | D．from books |
| A．the President himself | B．a French cook | C．the President’s cook | D．the President’s wife |
| A．people from other countries | B．from France | C．people of his own country | D．men only |
| A．All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President’s party was made of tomatoes. |
| B．All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President’s cook was nice. |
| C．All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice. |
| D．None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. |
【推荐3】Melbourne Coffee Tour
Taking a tour through Melbourne’s coffee laneways（巷道）is amazing. Coffee enthusiasts are guided through Melbourne café culture shelter and secret laneway cafes, while tasting some of the city’s best made coffee. This tour will challenge your coffee cupping skills and you will enjoy yourself.
Location
Epping North, Melbourne CBD 2000
Contact detail
http://melbournecoffeetours.com.au/
Date & time
Mon-Wed: 10 am – noon Fri-Sat: 10 am – noon
The Canoe Table – Stories from the Collection
This display brings together objects from the Koorie Heritage Trust collection and Victorian Aboriginal（土著的）community members to share the historical, cultural and social significance of these collection items in their loves, their practice and their community. The newly recorded oral histories and the respective artworks are currently accessible（可进入的）and on display as part of the public collection display.
Location
Koorie Heritage Trust Inc
The Yarra Building, Levels 1 and 3, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD 2000
Contact detail
http://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/exhibitions/the-canoe-project
Date & time
Mon-Sun: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed on public holidays
Price: Free
Han Dynasty: Life Everlasting
When the power of Roman Empire was rising in the West, the Han Dynasty founded the Eastern civilization in China through a period of cultural and technological development, economic wealth and territorial（领土）expansion. This brand-new exhibition shows this important period of Chinese history through the Han Dynasty’s remarkable people, progressive ideas.
Location
Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place Melbourne CBD 2000
Contact detail
http://chinesemuseum.com.au/what’s-on/han-dynasty-life-ecerlasting/
Date & time
Mon-Sun: 10 am – 4 pm
Price: Full $12, child $10, family (2 adults + 3 children) $28
1. Where can you experience café culture?| A．Federation Square. |
| B．Koorie Heritage Trust Inc. |
| C．Epping North, Melbourne CBD 2000. |
| D．22 Cohen Place Melbourne CBD 2000. |
| A．It is organized by aboriginals. |
| B．It is available only on weekdays. |
| C．It sells Victorian Aboriginal items. |
| D．It shows Victorian Aboriginals’ lifestyles. |
| A．The power of the East. |
| B．The creativity of Chinese people. |
| C．The development of the Han Dynasty. |
| D．The economic development of China. |
【推荐1】Do you want a pleasant holiday? The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaur is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays in August.
Call 01733-864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. Plus an aeroball tournament will take place on Thursday,12th August between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Call 01353-720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Alice Through the Looking Class—a new production of the family favorite on Monday, 30th August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 p.m., performance 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Tearoom will be open until the end of the interval. Adult￡ 10. Child ￡7. Family ￡20.
Booking advisable on 0845-4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Games: From Welly Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission. Tickets Cost￡7 per child.
For further information, call 01223-810080.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.| A．Houghton Mill |
| B．Saxon Youth Club |
| C．Farmland Museum |
| D．Peterborough Museum |
| A．￡7 | B．￡17 |
| C．￡20 | D．￡27 |
| A．Playing farmland games. |
| B．Watching the new play. |
| C．Competing in sports activities. |
| D．Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. |
【推荐2】Chicago has all the offerings you would expect from a major city. If you plan to spend a wonderful time here, just see the followings:
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Price: $21 for adults; $12 for kids 3-17
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry shows more than 35,000 artifacts and a variety of hands-on exhibits. Displays here cater to all types of curious minds: feel the physics of a tornado in “Science Storms” and see baby chicks at the Genetics, etc.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave
Price: $25 for adults; $19 for kids 3-17
Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist art, the Art Institute of Chicago features nearly 300,000 works from all over the world in its collection. Highlights include pieces from famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet.
Skydeck Chicago at the Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Drive
Price: $30 for adults; $22 for kids 3-17
On the 103rd floor of the 110-story Willis Tower, the third-tallest building in North America, Skydeck Chicago is famous for breathtaking views of the city. Visit on a sunny day and you may be able to see 4 states.
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave
Price: Free
Navy Pier offers a family-friendly entertainment. Kids enjoy their rides on a drop tower while grown-ups catch a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater or grab a drink at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Beautiful fireworks displays light up the skies on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
1. Where can impressionist art fans go to appreciate works?| A．5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. | B．111 S. Michigan Ave. |
| C．233 S. Wacker Drive. | D．600 E. Grand Ave. |
| A．$60. | B．$64. | C．$69. | D．$82. |
| A．Enjoy a beer. | B．Make fireworks. |
| C．Observe baby chicks. | D．Discover secrets of tornadoes. |
【推荐3】On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views.
In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations.
Abisko National Park
Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole” a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjarvi
The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window? The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience.
Gallivare
You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, of head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck.
1. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede?| A．On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight. |
| B．On chilly winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud. |
| C．On freezing winter nights in the city center with few lights and little could. |
| D．On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud. |
| A．It has up to 550 people. |
| B．It owns the world’s first hotel. |
| C．It is among the best places to view the northern lights. |
| D．You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis. |
| A．A science report. | B．An art magazine. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．A history book. |
【推荐1】Everyone knows that the population of the world is the largest ever. As more and more people are born and grow to an older average age than previous generations, everyone on the earth has a responsibility to feed this ever-growing population.
One possible solution to this is vertical (垂直的) farming. While humans have farmed and worked the land as long as history has recorded events, how much humans’ farming has changed! From hands to ancient tools to animals to advanced machinery, the agricultural scenes have changed greatly over the centuries.
Now new and improved farming methods have been considered and studied to keep up with demand. With vertical farming, food is grown vertically by using existing buildings or shipping containers.
Unlike traditional farming that relies on Mother Nature, vertical farming often relies on CEA technology, also known as Controlled Environment Agriculture. With this approach, humans affect light, temperature, gases and more, thus controlling the environment in which plants grow.
The technology used in vertical farming is just expanding into greenhouses, where light and temperature are man-controlled. The final goal of vertical farming is to produce the most possible crops with the least possible space.
Vertical farming has many advantages. There are some other benefits as well.
With more and more humans living in heavily populated areas, vertical farming allows humans to be prepared for the future with continued population growth and increased movements to cities.
In vertical farming, since the environment in which plants grow is controlled by humans, farming can happen all the year round and is not dependent on seasons and weather. It can possibly use 95% less water than traditional farming. Besides, it is easier to produce organic crops in such a controlled environment, and farm chemicals will not be needed to protect the plants. This means less pollution in the environment.
1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly show?| A．The struggle to control the population. | B．The responsibility of previous generations. |
| C．The need to feed an increasing population. | D．The importance of protecting the earth. |
| A．The birth of CEA technology. | B．The change of weather. |
| C．More favorable air conditions in higher places. | D．New advances in research on high-quality soils. |
| A．It uses much less water. | B．It relies more on the seasons. |
| C．It needs more farm chemicals. | D．It needs no light. |
| A．An advertisement. | B．An agricultural magazine. |
| C．A heath journal. | D．A news report. |
| A．Traditional Farming’s Methods and Measures |
| B．Vertical Farming Is the Future |
| C．Traditional Farming Comes to an End |
| D．Advantages and Disadvantages of Vertical Farming |
【推荐2】“I hate school, and I’m not going back!” Have you ever had that thought? Lots of kids have had.Usually this feeling doesn’t last long. But what if you feel this way too much?
A kid who feels stressed about school might have headaches or stomachaches. Having trouble sleeping is also a sign of stress. And if you’re not getting enough sleep, you probably feel tired during the day. Feeling tired can make your school day even worse.
Sometimes it’s a problem with your classes and schoolwork. Maybe the work is too easy and you get bored. Or maybe the work is too hard, or you don’t feel as clever as the other kids. Reading may be difficult for you, but you are asked to do a lot of it. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem that you will never catch up with others. When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better.
It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems at school. Your mom, dad, friends, teachers, or even classmates will be able to help you.
Another good idea is to write down your feeling about school. For instance, keep a diary or just write in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotion that may be stuck inside you. And you don’t have to share what you have written with others.
The next time you find yourself disliking school, this will also help you: Make a list of everything you dislike or enjoy—even there is only one thing. See what you can change on “don’t like” list. Could you find a way to show off your special interests and talents on what you like? Which activities could you try that would help you solve these “don’t like” problems? Focus on what you can change and you might be able to put the good feeling back in school!
1. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us the ________ of school stress.| A．examples | B．signs | C．reasons | D．causes |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．wait and see |
| B．be friendly to others |
| C．do something to change the condition |
| D．have a positive attitude towards schoolwork |
| A．students | B．parents | C．teachers | D．doctors |
Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its Ⅲ-year history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”．
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan－a pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific(多产的)writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10. The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million．
1. How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?| A．Excited and proud. | B．Happy and surprised. |
| C．Worried and cautious. | D．Uncertain and shocked. |
| A．on a farm | B．in a factory | C．in a school | D．in the army |
| A．writes about topics he is familiar with |
| B．focuses on social problems in the country |
| C．describes his characters in a unique way |
| D．explains difficult matters in simple words |
| A．How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize |
| B．An Introduction to Nobel Prize |
| C．Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature |
| D．A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan |
