【推荐1】Where will you go next? Our editors and explorers pick some most exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!

Mostar, Bosnia

Partially destroyed during the Bosnian War (1992-1995) , history-rich Mostar still bears scars of the past. Wander around and you’ll pass newly renovated apartments next to buildings riddled with bullet holes. Local and intemational artists regularly decorate the abandoned structures with colorful murals. Mostar’s most tangible image of peace is the 16th-century Stari Most, rebuilt in 2004. It connects the city’s predominantly Christian Croat west side with the mainly Muslim Bosniak east.

Tohoku, Japan

Less than three hours by train from Tokyo, home of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Tohoku features pristine forests, gorges and crater lakes, thousand-year-old temples and shrines, and venerable local festivals— yet less than 2 percent of international travelers come here. For skiers, Tohoku regularly records some of the planet’s heaviest snowfalls, and resorts such as Appi Kogen are exhilaratingly uncrowded.

National Blue Trail, Hungary

Hungary is a dream hiking destination thanks to the country’s National Blue Trail. It’s part of the nearly 6, 500-mile European long-distance walking route E4, which begins in Spain and ends in Cyprus. So, while you could use the Blue Trail as a launchpad for an epic, cross-Europe trek, Hungary’s historic route is best experienced as a singular destination.

Zakouma National Park, Chad

Home to a rapidly growing African elephant population— some 559 in 2019 and a thousand expected by 2024-Zakouma National Park is an under-the-radar African safari destination. The park’s location, in southeastern Chad, one of the world’s least visited countries, makes Zakouma a best-kept secret— one worth sharing to help ensure its continued success.

1. Which destination fits you best if you are fond of hiking?

A．Mostar.

B．National Blue Trail.

C．Tohoku.

D．Zakouma National Park.

2. What do Tohoku and Zakouma National Park have in common?

A．They are both far from the city’s capital.	B．They are very famous for local festivals.
C．They are less popular and attract fewer tourists.	D．They are the best choices for sports enthusiasts.

3. In which section of a newspaper can the text be found?

A．Environment.

B．Travel.

C．Culture.

D．Business.

【推荐2】Top 4 Famous Bridges around the World

UNDULATING BRIDGE, CHINA

This bridge is an engineering marvel. Its distinctive architecture is attracting the attention of many engineers worldwide. This bridge includes a variety of routes at different levels. It features “a diversity of routings“ on different heights, providing several routes for walkers to take as they cross the river.

TOWER BRIDGE

Tower Bridge is a symbol for London. The bridge has two Gothic towers and the walkways which cross between the two towers. Visitors can visit the Tower Bridge from the north side of the bridge and watch the bridge for structural engineering. And then from the bridge at high channel across the Thames, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn. The bridging of the East River was a lengthy and complicated business which saw many men getting injured in the dangerous working conditions of the time. The bridge is now a much-loved feature of New York and can be seen in many television shows and movies.

CHARLES BRIDGE

Charles Bridge’s first stone was laid by King Charles IV. The bridge today offers something of a short history of Prague and Czechoslovakia. A recent renovation saw the original statues being replaced with modern replicas and the originals carefully removed to a museum. Whenever you are in Prague, be sure to wander over the Charles Bridge.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A news report.

B．A travel brochure.

C．A science book.

D．A business journal.

2. Which bridge can most probably be seen in films?

A．Undulating Bridge.

B．Tower Bridge.

C．Brooklyn Bridge.

D．Charles Bridge.

3. What can we know about Charles Bridge from the text?

A．It’s a symbol for British architecture.

B．It has a troublesome construction history.

C．Its original statues can be seen in a museum.

D．It enables visitors to cross the river via different routes.

【推荐3】Tropical greetings from the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita. Thank you for business.

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Golf at Ile aux Cerf’s

Shuttle boat transfers to Ile aux Cerf’s Golf Club are available throughout the day as from 09:00am to 05:00pm. Boat transfer before 09:00am and after 05:00pm are available at a price of MUR 1,000 per way in the room account.

No boat transfers are available after 06:00pm.

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An Environmental Fee of EUR 3.26 per night(plus applicable taxes) will be applied to all reservations. This fee is addition to the room rate per night. This fee is used to support Wise Oceans, which is a marine conservation and education company that strives towards a future with healthier oceans. Thank you for your continuous support to the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita and please do not hesitate to contact us in case you need any further assistance.

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1. Which of the following can’t guests do at the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius?

A．choose to check out of the resort at 11:00am

B．customize their stay through the Four Season App

C．use shuttle boat transfers at 6:30pm

D．wear smart casual at most restaurants.

2. How much environmental fee should a couple pay for staying in the resort for three nights?

A．EUR 3.26	B．EUR 6.52
C．EUR9.78	D．EUR 19.56

3. Who are the target readers of the passage?

A．Potential sightseers	B．Tourism majors
C．Professional swimmers	D．Travel agents

【推荐1】Best Compact SUVs for 2022

If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice. We highlight the best compact SUVs below to help get you started.

	2022 Hyundai Tucson #1 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING:5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER: 187
The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, user—friendly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucson impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And it's powered by a zippy yet economical four-cylinder engine. It's also backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
	2021 Mazda CX—5 #2 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER:187—227
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SU'V class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesn't have the most spacious cargo hold, hut it offers a sophisticated and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and a revamped infotainment system. The CX-5's solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.
	2022 Honda CR—V #3 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD. AWD HORSEPOWER: 190
The 2022 Honda CR—V finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. It's among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CR—V is a good SUV. It delivers energetic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of its solid combination of quality and value, we named the CR—V a finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money.

1. If you pay much attention to a SUV's powertrain guarantee,           is a good choice.

A．2021 Hyundai Tucson	B．2021 Mazda CX—5
C．2022 Honda CR—V	D．2022 Hyundai Tucson

2. What can we learn about the three SUVs from the passage?

A．The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain.

B．The 2021 Mazda CX —5 is powered by a zippy four—cylinder engine.

C．The 2022 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have large spacious cargo hold.

D．The CR—V was named 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.

3. What's the main purpose of this passage?

A．To detail some best compact SUVs for 2022.

B．To promote the best compact SUVs for readers.

C．To advertise for some car designing companies.

D．To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings.

【推荐2】With the reputation of being the busiest crossroads in the world, the Times Square is the most visited place in the entire New York. Here we have made a list of major attractions at the Times Square.

Madame Tussaud’s

Madame Tussaud’s museum is situated at the 234 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. The Madame Tussaud’s has over 200 wax figures of world famous musicians, movie celebrities, world leaders and influential personalities.

Make sure you grab a few selfies with the likes of Beyonce and Brad Pitt to post on your social media and make your friends and family envy you.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

The Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum is a bit unusual. The museum is unique in its own ways and the visitors never leave the place being bored.

It has a collection of over 500 real artifacts and fun interactive experience and also some 20 theme galleries of fascinating and unusual things.

A Broadway Show

People at the Times Square mostly choose to visit the shows at the Broadway. From theater shows to box office hits to small time hits, the locals and visitors love to indulge (纵情 ) in entertainment and theater. Broadway is said to offer many options to pick from and visitors are often shocked by the rates of the shows but it would be worth your money and time.

Go Shopping

The Times Square consists of over 100 shops and people tend to spend an entire evening here on shopping spree. Many of the shops on the Times Square are open till 10 pm or up to midnight. It will take care of all your shopping needs.

1. If you prefer posting your experiences online to show off, which place is the best?

A．Madame Tussaud’s.	B．Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
C．Broadway.	D．Shopping malls.

2. What can we learn about the Times Square?

A．It attracts the most visitors in the world.

B．The museums there features fascinating exhibits.

C．Broadway shows hardly deserve your money.

D．Shops there are open the whole night.

3. Where is the text from?

A．A guidebook.

B．A report.

C．An announcement.

D．A speech.

【推荐1】Painting Master Class examines 100 of the most fascinating paintings by the world’s greatest artists, exploring the way they were made, and how and what we can learn from them with detailed analyses. Below are the four masterpieces students prefer.

The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by Belgian artist René Magritte. Between 1953 and 1954, he painted the same scene 27 times. It shows a beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of night. What is strange is that above the house and the tree, we see a daytime sky full of brightness and soft white clouds.

Racing Horse is a painting by Xu Beihong. In 1941 he painted a racing horse running at a high speed like a missile across the sky. The horse in the masterpiece is painted with a typical Western perspective but very traditional Chinese ink brushwork. Xu cleverly drew in black ink to show the moving hair on the horse’s mane and tail.

The Starry Night was painted in June 1889 when Vincent van Gogh was staying at a home for the mental illness. Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon. Influenced by Impressionism, he also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky. Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree. His unusual use of colour has led experts to think that Van Gogh’s mental illness may have affected his sense of sight.

The Scream was painted by Edvard Munch in 1893. What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear — the figure’s mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream. This figure is set on a bridge above a dark, stormy sea, and against an orange-red sky. Many experts say that The Scream is connected to Munch’s mental health problems, which caused him a lot of pain.

1. Which of the following was painted latest?

A．The Scream.

B．The Starry Night.

C．Racing Horse.

D．The Empire of Light.

2. Whose painting combines Western and Chinese painting style?

A．Edvard Munch’s.

B．Vincent van Gogh’s.

C．Xu Beihong’s.

D．René Magritte’s.

3. What kind of painting is The Starry Night?

A．An ink painting of stars.	B．A series of paintings about the night sky.
C．A painting inspired by Impressionism.	D．A figure painting of Vincent van Gogh.

【推荐2】Art has been described in popular culture as something only particularly educated or wealthy people can enjoy. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.     1     Here are some tips that can help.

    2    Artists often create works to comment on major historical events, and this can give us a window into their unique perspective. For example, Pablo Picasso’s Guernica (1937) was created in response to the bombings during the Spanish Civil War.     3     Besides, powerful organizations and people throughout history often hired artists to create pieces that supported their causes. This affects the intended audience of the art piece—who was meant to see the art.

Find out the genre(类型) of the painting. If you’re looking at a painting, knowing what genre it belongs to can be helpful. Genres are basically categories.     4     In painting, the established and well-known genres include landscape, portraiture, still life and so on.

Learn about the art movements or schools that influenced the piece. Art movements were rises in popularity of certain ways of creating art. An art school is basically just a group of artists, sometimes all in the same region, who all have a similar style or subject matter. Knowing a little bit about these can help you understand why an artist might have made certain choices.

    5     Learning a bit about artists who created a piece can help cast light on it in a variety of ways. It can help you understand why they made certain artistic decisions or chose to make the work in the first place.

A．It’s filled with against-war spirit.

B．It is decided by what the painting is about.

C．They are used to divide art into groups or types.

D．Read up on the life and philosophies of the artist.

E．Anyone who can draw well can understand the history of art.

F．Anyone can come to appreciate art with a bit of time and effort.

G．Understand the historical context of the time when the art was produced.