【推荐2】Surf holidays don’t have to mean noisy backpacker hotels and sticky floors. You can also book some truly unique surf stays right here.

The house on an island, Newquay, England

Separated from the mainland and accessed via a suspension bridge, this island is completely isolated (隔绝的) by water. It’s particularly famous for surfing and storm watching. Once on the island, you can pick your own flag from the collection in the house and raise it to let everyone know you’ve arrived.

Sleeps Six, from £ 1,776 for Three Nights.

The eco turf house, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Folks in the northern hemisphere (半球) have been building such houses since 4,000 BC. Special roofs keep the houses naturally warm. These cottages also attract wildlife. For extra warmth, there’s under-floor heating and fuel-burning stoves. And stay guilt free－a wind turbine 300 metres away provides all the power to these eco houses.

Sleeps two, from £ 600 for two nights.

The inland surf camp, Bristol, England

The Camp at The Wave is minutes from an artificial surf break producing 1,000 perfect waves of varying sizes and shapes an hour. Unlike other surf destinations, you can book your trip for whenever suits you and be guaranteed perfect waves. These tents have a kitchen. There’s also a cafe on site.

Sleeps eight, two-night minimum stay mid-week and three-night minimum stay on weekends. From £ 105.

The coastal carriage, Ceredigion, Wales

The last of its type in existence, this Edwardian original sleeper carriage was built in 1905 for the London and South Western Railway. It used to form part of the Plymouth-Waterloo “boat train”, before it was retired from service in 1931 and transported here. Excellent waves can be found down the coastal path at Tresaith beach.

Sleeps five, from £ 354 for three nights.

1. What can we know about “The house on an island”?

A．It offers flag service.	B．It is surrounded by water.
C．It appeals to water skiers.	D．It is accessible by vehicles only.

2. Which of the following can accommodate the fewest visitors?

A．The house on an island.	B．The eco turf house.
C．The inland surf camp.	D．The coastal carriage.

3. Which of the following offers surfing activity all year round?

A．The eco turf house, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

B．The coastal carriage, Ceredigion, Wales.

C．The inland surf camp, Bristol, England.

D．The house on an island, Newquay, England.

【推荐3】Williams is a creative, cultural commons (公共用地). There’s a lot of opportunities to engage with and experience world-class scholars, speakers, artists and performers.

Dance Workshop: Dunham Technique, Afro-Modern Dance

Saroya Corbett, Bolin Fellow of Dance, will share again her professional knowledge in Dunham Technique — an Afro-Modern dance technique — with the Williams community. As a certified instructor and life-long practitioner of Dunham Technique, Saroya will discuss the dance technique as an overall practice and the work of Katherine Dunham, the technique’s creator.

Date: Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Venue: ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance

MIDWEEKMUSIC

Bring a friend and enjoy our popular midday and midweek concert series. Williams student musicians value the atmosphere of MIDWEEKMUSIC and use it to try out something new, show off something that doesn’t fit in other concert formats, or just to have some fun. Instructors are encouraged to have their students present themes together, and the freestyle mini-lecture can also be part of the enjoyment.

Date: Wed, Nov 2, 2022

Venue: Thompson Memorial Chapel

Zambezi Marimba Band — Family Days Concert

The Zambezi Marimba Band features danceable and melodious marimba music from Zambia and Zimbabwe. More a joyous celebration than just a concert, the band wins over every audience with its energy. This is an event for the whole family.

Date: Sat, Oct 29, 2022

Venue: Chapin Hall

Williams JazzDay — Noon to Night!

Williams JazzDay is a new way to present the college’s active jazz scene. Fans can look forward to a number of smaller combos (小型乐队) and a mix of soloists (独奏者), guests, and presentations.

The guest group will be Sarah Hanahan Quartet — alto sax, piano, bass, drums

Noon - 2 pm: two fantastic student combos are playing in Baxter Great Hall.

7:30 - 10:30 pm evening concert: Featured guest group Sarah Hanahan Quartet; student combos; and the Williams Jazz Orchestra led by director Kris Allen.

Date: Sat, Nov 5, 2022

Venue: Chapin Hall

1. Where is the Afro-Modern dance workshop hosted?

A．At Chapin Hall.	B．At Baxter Great Hall.
C．At Thompson Memorial Chapel.	D．At ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance.

2. Which of the following words best describe the atmosphere of MIDWEEKMUSIC?

A．Sad and depressing.	B．Energetic and traditional.
C．Relaxed and informal.	D．Calm and peaceful.

3. What can people do at the Family Days Concert?

A．Dance to marimba music.	B．Listen to mini-lectures.
C．Learn some performing skills.	D．See family shows.

【推荐1】Melbourne is where I grew up so it obviously means a lot to me. It’s a city that is constantly developing. Melbourne people, like all Australians, enjoy travelling and their increasing experience of other countries means local tastes have changed. The city has become much more cosmopolitan (世界性的). 

Someone told me that in Melbourne you can sample the cuisines of seventy-five different countries; I haven’t managed to eat my way through them all, but it’s a wonderful challenge. And besides the top-class restaurants, you mustn’t miss Melbourne’s café culture and wonderful beachside places at St Kilda.

If you enjoy your food, you will love exploring local produce markets. One I really like is the Queen Victoria Market on the corner of Victoria and Elizabeth Streets, which sells a huge variety of fruit and vegetables.

My friend joined me for my most recent trip home. It was fun showing him all the familiar landmarks, but also going to places I’ve never been before. From Melbourne, we took the Great Ocean Road, a 150-mile highway that is a scenic delight. We passed through an area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest and Bells Beach along with resort (度假胜地) towns such as Torquay and Apollo Bay.

We’ve still got a pretty extensive “to do” list, including a trip to Queensland and the Barrier Reef. And although I’ve been to Hayman Island a couple of times, I’d like to get to know some of the more special resort islands that can be reached only by private boat or helicopter.

The flight to Australia is a long one but perfectly comfortable if you follow a routine like mine. I get on board and immediately change into my flight pyjamas (睡衣) — one day I’m going to work out how to accessorise them with fashion items, but until then I just look like someone wearing pyjamas!

I just love to travel. It’s an Aussie thing: as a people we are up for jumping on a plane and going off to explore. I can’t wait to see where I’ll go next.

1. What does the author think is “a wonderful challenge”?

A．Tasting all the foods of different countries in Melbourne.

B．Eating at all Melbourne’s top-class restaurants.

C．Travelling to other countries like an Australian.

D．Exploring Australia’s produce markets.

2. What could the author’s friend see when he took the Great Ocean Road?

A．Torquay and Hayman Island.

B．Bells Beach and Twelve Apostles.

C．The Barrier Reef and Otways rainforest.

D．Queen Victoria Market and Apollo Bay.

3. What does the author hope to do?

A．Find more rainforests.

B．Buy a private boat.

C．Go to Hayman Island again.

D．Journey to Queensland.

4. What does the author suggest doing when taking a long flight?

A．Wearing pyjamas.

B．Having fresh fruits.

C．Making fashion accessories.

D．Sleeping all the way through.

【推荐2】When you picture yourself in your 80s, what do you see? Many people imagine a life of comfort, but best friends Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby see things a little bit differently. “Don’t sit in that chair and waste away,” Sandy said. “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”

Those are words to live by for these two people! Ellie and Sandy are from the same city, but they met while traveling in Africa many years ago. Ellie, an international documentary photographer, has traveled to 107 countries and visited all 7 continents (洲) for her work. Sandy, or Dr. Sandy as she’s known, is a physician.

Two years ago, the now-81-year-olds started planning an adventure they called “Around the World at 80”, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, “Around the World in 80 Days”. Their goal was to travel to all seven continents, see 9 Wonders of the World, and visit 18 countries in about two-and-a-half months. Unluckily, their plans were put on hold for a few years due to COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2023 they finally hit the road with a new motto: “81 and still on the run!”

So far, they’ve seen the Northern Lights, stood in the shadow of the Easter Island statues, played with penguins in Antarctica, gone dog-sledding, flown over Mt. Everest in an airplane, and enjoyed many other fabulous short journeys. Everywhere they go, they chat with the people they meet and make new friends, which is all part of their mission. “The Number One thing is meeting people,” said Ellie. “We love people. We just love to talk to people, and the world is full of the greatest, most exciting, most interesting people.”

Nothing slows these two seniors down, not even total knee replacements for both of them. Ellie documents their journey with photos on Facebook, and they maintain a blog. Sandy and Ellie hope to inspire others to keep moving into their golden years!

1. What do Sandy’s words in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Don’t waste your time.	B．Youth and old will never agree.
C．Never too old to learn.	D．Happy once, one year younger.

2. What can we know about Sandy and Ellie according to the text?

A．They didn’t meet until their journey started.	B．They wrote a book to document their journey.
C．Their paln was once put off by the pandemic.	D．They have travelled around the world in 80 days.

3. What’s the most important thing for them when travelling to different places?

A．Completing all tasks.	B．Playing with animals.
C．Enjoying short journey.	D．Meeting new people.

4. According to the passage, what kind of people are the two seniors?

A．Determined and inspiring.	B．Confident and selfless.
C．Strict and professional.	D．Responsible and caring.

【推荐2】Speed reading software can be useful not only for professionals who are required to be efficient readers in their line of work, but also for students who need advanced reading skills in order to excel in their tests and school work. Below we will list several of the best speed reading software.

Eye Q

Eye Q is a software created by Infinite Mind. A neat thing about Eye Q, besides having a clever name, is that they have training courses that are specifically designed for different categories. In order to access the courses from Eye Q, users will have to pay $89 as a monthly fee.

The Reader’s Edge

The Reader’s Edge not only focus on helping individuals read faster and more efficiently, but they also help users comprehend more and get the most out of a reading experience. There are two versions of the Reader’s Edge; basic and advanced. The advanced version costing $80 has far more features than the basic one which costs you almost half as much.

Spreeder

Spreeder is available on both iOS and Android. Starting off at a rather low speed, the app flashes words one by one. Gradually, as the user becomes more comfortable, the speed increases. Slowly, the user is trained to speed read without having to skip any words. This app records the reader’s reading improvements, recording the overall reading time and speed, which is unique to Spreeder. You can download and buy Spreeder for around $90.

Iris Speed Reading

Iris Speed Reading focuses primarily on teaching speed reading by using video courses. While all of the following programs can be used by individuals five years and older, this software is designed more for professionals, college students, and advanced readers. Iris Speed Reading software is unique as they only provide courses. They have three different courses, each costing $55. You can also choose to purchase all three courses for $149.

1. Which of the following provides two versions?

A．Eye Q.

B．The Reader’s Edge.

C．Spreeder.

D．Iris Speed Reading.

2. What is special about Spreeder?

A．Costing users the least money.	B．Offering users testing programs.
C．Tracing users’ reading progress.	D．Satisfying users of different ages.

3. How much can be saved if you buy all three courses of Iris Speed Reading at a time?

A．$16.

B．$55.

C．$94.

D．$149.