【推荐2】

Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it (while rivals tried their best to copy it). The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.

This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles (菜椒), fermented (发酵) soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment (调味料) of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997. It is now available worldwide.

Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer (获得) likes.

1. What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2?

A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift.

B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients.

C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners.

D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first.

2. The captions (说明文字) from the illustration shown in the article are meant to ______.

A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce

B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp

C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label

D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes

3. This article aims to ______.

A．promote the product “God-mother”

B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi

C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp

D．present the popularity of chile crisp

【推荐3】The Festival of Cultures

August 11-14

City Park

The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival’s many activities.

Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Watch the art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of papel picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.

Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Thailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the Mayim Mayim from Israel. From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on August 14, special folk dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 to 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 to 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.

Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with attractive tales. Fairy tales, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.

Food: Enjoy delicious foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.

Tickets August 11-13 Adults $2 Ages 6-12 $1 Ages 5 and under Free

Tickets August 14 Adults $3 Ages 13-18 $2 Ages 12 and under Free

The festival of Cultures is organized by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call(800)555-0199.

1. In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making ________.

A．paper

B．umbrellas

C．bamboo beds

D．flower vases

2. Which is a dance from Germany?

A．The troika.	B．The raspa.
C．The kinderpolka.	D．The MayimMayim.

3. For a family with children aged 6-12, which day would be the best bargain for visiting the festival?

A．August 11.

B．August 12.

C．August 13.

D．August 14.

【推荐1】Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.

The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.

Ski hire

It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for use. If you would like to book your equipment, please go to www.narvikfjellet.com.

Cross­country skiing

There are 12 kilometres of cross­country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross­country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.

Off­piste skiing(非滑雪场地滑雪)

In order to explore Narvik’s off­piste opportunities, you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel and a GPS locator. Ask www.narvikfjellet.com for an experienced guide. With a guide you can explore Narvik’s special off­piste areas in a safe manner.

Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse­riding, or visit the local museums.

Price examples for the 2018/2019 season

Time	Children (8­15 years)	Adults
1 day	NOK 230	NOK 325
3 days	NOK 590	NOK 835
5 days	NOK 815	NOK 1,170
7 days	NOK 970	NOK 1,375
Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free.

1. If you go to Narvik, you will be deeply impressed with .

A．the service

B．the northern light

C．the tourists

D．the skiing equipment

2. In Northern Norway, the tourists season may last .

A．one month

B．two months

C．three months

D．four months

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．You can book skiing equipment through the Internet.	B．You are provided with skiing equipment for free.
C．Narvik is located in the south of Norway.	D．Narvik is open to adults and children over eight.

4. If Mr. and Mrs. Smith stay in Narvik with their six­year­old daughter for three days in 2019, they should pay .

A．NOK 1,160

B．NOK 1,425

C．NOK 1,670

D．NOK 2,260

【推荐2】After a day’s hiking, a comfortable place to bed down for the night feels like heaven. Here are four best places that offer more than just bed and breakfast. Click the websites for more if you’re interested.

The Old Rectory, Gwynedd

At the foot of Cadair Idris Mountains, the Old Rectory offers good walking around town of Machynlleth. Two of its four attractive lake-view rooms have big, free-standing baths, ideal for an end-of-walk bath.

Walks: An easy 2-mile trail loops around Tal-y-llyn Lake.

• Double from £100 B&B (bed and breakfast), rectoryonthelake.co.uk

Clachaig Inn, Scottish Highlands

This Glencoe inn is a Highlands legend. The 23 rooms are comfortable and simple, but more appealing are the live bands and the bar.

Walks: A gentle 1½-mile woodland route from the inn visits Signal Rock. An exposed 8-mile climb up Buachaille Etive Mòr.

• Double from £106 B&B, clachaig.com

Lee Byre, Devon

This barn house has three bright guest rooms. Owners are keen hikers and can give trail advice or lead guided walks, day and night. Breakfast features fresh-laid eggs and homemade honey.

Walks: Make a circuit across the wetland (11 miles). Hike from Mary Tavy to Wheal Betsy (5 miles).

• Double from £70 B&B; guided day walk £60 per person; guided star hike £30 per person; leebyre.com

Cottage Lodge, Hampshire

Christina Simons, owner of this comfortable hotel, has created several self-guided walking routes direct from the front door. The lodge has 16 rooms, two of which are dog-friendly.

Walks: To Lyndhurst via Standing Hat woods (7 miles), looking out for wild deer. A 3-mile walk through Keyhaven marshes, a good place to see migrating birds.

• Double from £75 B&B, cottagelodge.co.uk

1. Which place best suits walkers who enjoy lake view?

A．The Old Rectory	B．Cottage Lodge
C．Lee Byre	D．Clachaig Inn

2. What can we know about Cottage Lodge?

A．Dogs are welcome to stay in all rooms there.

B．Walkers might see some wild animals during walks there.

C．Walkers can join in some guided walking at the front door.

D．It offers the lowest price and the most rooms.

3. Where probably is this passage from?

A．A tour guide book.	B．A travel website.
C．A lifestyle magazine.	D．A local newspaper.