【推荐1】Mr. Riccardi was working for an Italian university at the time, 10 years ago, and had to go to the city of Potenza in the south of the country for a conference. He wanted to book an environmentally-friendly hotel, but it was not so easy to find one online and book.

So it gave him the idea for a business — a website called Ecobnb, where people can search for sustainable accommodation. When someone finds a place that they would like to book, Ecobn b does not take the payment. Rather it contacts the property, which then emails the person directly. Ecobnb makes its money by charging the accommodation providers a monthly subscription to list on its website.

Today Ecobnb, based in Trento, in northern Italy, lists more than 3,000 properties worldwide, from an organic farmhouse in Tuscany, to an eco-mountain cottage in Costa Rica. 2.8 million travellers now use Ecobnb per year, up from 780,000 in 2018. Mr. Riccardi says the number is still rising. Some accommodation providers offer discounts for guests arriving by bicycle, or those not using a car during the trip.

“Holidaymakers are rethinking their relationship with planet Earth,” Mr. Riccardi says. “Thereis a new awareness, especially in young people, about our responsibility for our future and for the planet.” Statistics appear to back this up. A study has found that 69% of travellers are now actively seeking sustainable travel options.

Although Ecobnb is focused on sustainability, how sustainable is it when many people might be flying to arrive at the accommodations it lists? “The impact of the travel of the flights is very big,” agrees Mr. Riccardi. “We are pushing the staycation (就近旅游) model a lot, inviting people to discover their own countries and to avoid the flights when it’s possible.”

“More people are interested in green lifestyles every day,” he says. “And now they are looking for the same green choices also during their holidays. These little choices can come together, and we can change things and make something different. We can be the change we want to see in the world.”

1. What inspired Mr. Riccardi to start the website Ecobnb?

A．His pursuit for a better future.	B．His motivation to find a green hotel.
C．His teaching experience in an university.	D．His desire to invest in sustainable tourism.

2. What can we infer about Ecobnb from the third paragraph?

A．It enjoys great popularity.	B．It owns 3,000 properties in Italy.
C．It offers discounts to all visitors.	D．It charges payment from customers.

3. Why is Ecobnb pushing the stay cation model?

A．To promote sustainable travel.	B．To attract more young travelers.
C．To reduce the accommodation list.	D．To make flights available for others.

4. How does Mr. Riccardi feel about the future of green travel?

A．Discouraged.

B．Tolerant.

C．Uncertain.

D．Optimistic.

【推荐2】The following is a list of museums that have new ways to develop creativity and spread knowledge.

The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

The museum is one of Madrid’s “Big Three” cultural institutions. Home to the world’s second largest private collection of art, it owns famous works from almost every art movement. Users can take a virtual (虚拟的）tour of the entire building or a thematic (主题的）tour covering such topics as food and fashion.

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Seoul

Since it opened its doors in 2013, MMCA has become a well-known cultural platform and leader in Korean art. With the help of Google Arts and Culture, MMCA is now offering a virtual tour of its collections. This experience takes visitors through six floors of modern and contemporary art from Korea and around the world.

The Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House, set up in 1957 in Amsterdam, tries to inform the public through educational programs and tours of the building where Anne and her family hid during World War II. To explore deeper into the story described in Anne9s diary, online visitors can watch videos about her life and look around the house where she lived before going into hiding.

The Vatican Museums

They are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They exhibit works from the large collection collected by the Popes (教皇）throughout the centuries, including several of the most famous Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance (文艺复兴） art in the world. Virtual visitors can tour seven different sections of the complex, enjoying 360-degree views of the Sistine Chapel, perhaps best known for Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment fresco (壁画).

1. At which museum can visitors gain knowledge of art movements?

A．The Vatican Museums.

B．The Anne Frank House.

C．The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

D．The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

2. What does MMCA’s collection focus on?

A．Works of famous Roman artists.

B．Modem and contemporary art.

C．Public educational programs.

D．Google Arts and Culture.

3. What is special about the Anne Frank House?

A．It was built during World War II.

B．It has the largest private collections.

C．It is the oldest museum about the war.

D．It tells the story of a World War II victim.

4. What can tourists do in The Vatican Museums?

A．Learn to create sculptures.

B．Enjoy a specific thematic tour.

C．Watch videos about the Popes’ life.

D．Appreciate Michelangelo’s artworks.

5. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To introduce museums with virtual tours.

B．To appeal to people to visit museums in the flesh.

C．To show people ways of appreciating works of art.

D．To advise museums to perfect visitors’ experience.

【推荐3】Seven countries, four languages, two seas and one outstanding European adventure—Europe Coast to Coast takes you through the heart of the continent on a journey rich in culture, history and natural beauty.

The Netherlands, Belgium & Paris

Our group will gather in Amsterdam and spend the first night in the ancient city of Haarlem before picking up the well-traveled bike route—Nordzeeroute. This protected, coastal path winds its way along the coast of the North Sea for nearly 300 miles. We’ll make our way through charming Dutch and Belgian towns and cross the border into France. There we’ll ride on country roads and enjoy the delights of rural life along our way. Then we’ll continue south to Chantilly on the outskirts of Paris and spend a day exploring the City of Light.

Rural France, Germany’s Black Forest & the Bodensee

Next, we’ll continue east through the vineyard (葡萄园) in Champagne Region into the valleys of Alsace-Lorraine and then walk to Strasbourg, right on France’s border with Germany. We’ll cross the Rhine River and follow Germany’s outstanding network of bike paths through the charming Black Forest to the shores of Lake Constance, also known as the Bodensee in Germany.

The Alps, Northern Italy & Venice

Leaving the Bodensee, we’ll start our climb into and through the Austrian Alps. Shortly after walking along the Swiss border, we’ll cross into Bella Italia and begin our downhill slope towards the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival, we’ll put our bikes away and spend our final days of the journey together while exploring Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious cities.

1. What can we learn about Nordzeeroute?

A．It is suitable for driving.	B．It is a fairly straight road.
C．It runs along the North Sea.	D．It is a newly-built coastal path.

2. How will travelers go to Strasbourg?

A．By bike.	B．By boat.
C．By train.	D．On foot.

3. Which of the following is the last stop of the whole journey?

A．Venice.	B．The Black Forest.
C．Lake Constance.	D．The Adriatic Sea.

【推荐1】From a heart-warming read about an unlikely friendship to a guidebook uncovering the surprising science of walking, here are four books you won’t want to miss this month.

52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time by Annabel Streets (Out now)

We’re all familiar with the wonderful physical benefits that come with walking. Maybe you feel relieved from stress after taking a wander outside, or maybe you’ve seen your sleeping routine improve as a result. As impressive as this is, there is so much more to walking that most of us have vet to explore. In Annabel Streets’ informative handbook, she digs into the lesser known benefits of walking, such as why a slow relaxing walk alone strengthens our memories, or why walking in woodlands makes you sleep soundly at night which helps you rediscover the joy found in this simple act.

Milk Street: Cook What You Have: Make A Meal Out of Almost Anything by Christopher Kimball (Out now)

Do you ever have those nights when the contents of your cupboards are empty, and you’re too tired to go shopping? Cook What You Have is here to show you how to make hearty, warming meals from the leftover items and everyday essentials that you already have, with over 225 delicious recipes(食谱)to choose from.

Moon Yoga: Poses, Flows, and Rituals to Help You Move With the Moon by Lisa Hood (Out 5, January)

Go on a spiritual journey with yoga instructor Lisa Hood, and discover how to use the moon’s energy for enhanced wellbeing. This beautifully explanatory and insightful guide is packed with yoga flows and journaling instructions.

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Out now)

Heart-warming and uplifting, The Reading List is a story of an unlikely friendship between a man grieving(悲痛)the loss of his wife, and an anxious teenager trying to overcome the difficulty in life. Could a wrinkled list of books be the key to helping them find comfort in the next chapter of their lives?

1. What does 52 Ways to Walk mainly talk about?

A．The benefits of walking.	B．The joy of walking.
C．The best place to walk.	D．The best time to walk.

2. What do 52 Ways to Walk and Moon Yoga have in common?

A．They both have instructors.

B．They have both been published

C．They are both related to our health.

D．They can both help us find the joy of exercise.

3. If you are interested in novels, which one will you probably choose?

A．Milk Street	B．The Reading List
C．Moon Yoga	D．52 Ways to Walk

【推荐3】Tianjin Panshan Mountain Scenic Area

Panshan Mountain is listed among the national 5A Scenic Spots and is well-known for its natural scenery, Buddhist temples, and royal gardens.

The mountain was first recorded in books from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) and became popular in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Seventy-two temples, 13 exquisite towers, and a royal garden were built on the mountain and were well-regarded by several Chinese emperors.

The main peak of Panshan Mountain is Guayue Peak and is surrounded by other peaks including Zigai Peak to the south, Zilai Peak to the north, Jiuhua Peak to the east, and Wujian Peak to the west. The splendid pine trees, clear streams, and the grotesque stones all make Panshan Mountain Scenic Spot attractive.

Ideal sightseeing season: Early January to early March
Opening hours: 8:00—18:00
Ticket price:

1. A single ticket: 118 yuan per person (a free ticket to the Painting and Calligraphy Academy in Panshan Mountain + a ticket for Tianxia Panshan—a performance introducing Panshan’s scenery).

2. Ticket packages:

(1) 198 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a single trip electro-mobile ticket going up to the top + a one-way cableway ticket to Wansong Temple)

(2) 168 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a one-way cableway ticket to Wansong Temple)

(3) 178 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a one-way cableway ticket to Guayue Peak)

3. Astudent or a senior ticket: 62 yuan per person

Address: Lianhualing village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin.
Telephone: +86-22-29821235
Website: http://www.chinapanshan.com/index.html (Chinese)
1. What do we know about Panshan Mountain?

A．The mountain became popular in the Han Dynasty.

B．It has attractive scenery and unique culture.

C．It is surrounded by Zigai Peak to the north and Zilai Peak to the south.

D．E-mail is available on its website for you to book the ticket.

2. When are you recommended to visit Panshan Mountain?

A．In December.

B．In July.

C．In September.

D．In February.

3. How much should a couple and their 10-year-old girl pay to visit Guayue Peak?

A．458.

B．418.

C．398.

D．298.