【推荐2】A staycation is a combination of the words “stay” and “vacation”, and is used to describe holidays which are taken in one’s own country. This can include anything from a city break to a seaside or countryside holiday.

A staycation doesn’t have one specific purpose. It can be about relaxing and taking things slow.     1     And although it doesn’t give you the same excitement as going abroad, it’s a more sustainable way of traveling.

The concept of a staycation was first created in the aftermath of the 2008 market crisis in the US.     2     They started turning towards holidays in their home country, as these   worked out much more affordably, making staycations increasingly popular.

    3     More and more destinations are becoming conscious of the negative impacts of overtourism, with plans to introduce tourist caps. Staycations are a great way of reducing your carbon footprint, as much less transport and travel is required.

    4     They support the local economy. Local restaurants, shops, hotels and other businesses all gain profit from local tourism. Besides, unlike holidays abroad which you have to book time away from work, you can take staycations anytime you want.    5    

A．They can be done over the weekend.

B．Many people were eager to find a relaxing escape.

C．Many people had to limit their budgets for holidays.

D．It was a great option to relax without breaking the bank.

E．The benefits of staycations are not limited to being green.

F．Another factor is growing concerns about the environment.

G．It can also be about experiencing new things in your backyard.

【推荐3】In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.

In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.

When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.

To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.

According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.

1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?

A．To summarize the whole passage.	B．To arouse readers’ interest in tourism.
C．To introduce the topic of the whole passage.	D．To emphasize the importance of short videos.

2. How can a travel blogger make his work attractive?

A．By demonstrating his personal style	B．By following a famous director’s example.
C．By teaching people how to take good photos	D．By revealing more information about tourist spots.

3. Why does Mafengwo encourage its users to upload short videos about their trips?

A．Because short videos are bright, direct and fun.

B．Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos.

C．Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users.

D．Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences.

4. How does Zhao Qian feel about short travel videos?

A．Cautious.

B．Appreciative.

C．Concerned

D．Indifferent.

【推荐3】Job Details：

Job Title	Children’s Science Presenter
City/Town	Nationwide
Company Name	Sublime Science
Pay	￡30per hour

Job Description:

It is a unique position that you will never forget. Enjoy entertaining and educating children by making sweets and earn a great income while having fun!

No particular background in science is required as full training is provided. Enjoying working with children is far more important. Looking for people right away!

Hours are flexible but the majority of work will be at weekends with only occasional weekday opportunities. The role would be perfect as a part-time opportunity.

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“I thoroughly enjoy doing my events. No party is ever the same but you can be sure that it’ll be good fun. The children love getting involved and the parents are always appreciative. I love working with Sublime Science and I’m sure you would too. Fill in the application form now!”

Laura from Sublime Science

Qualifications Required:

•A Typical Event: You will travel directly from home to a pre-booked science party for around 15-20 children aged 5-12. You’ll need to arrive in good time to set up the equipment and greet the guests. All events vary but they typically last from 1to 2hours.

•Essential: Enjoying working with children aged 5-12.

Reliable fully insured car.

Happy to work regularly at weekends.

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1. If you work from 9a. m. to 2p. m. with a break hour for lunch, you will get ______ .

A．￡30

B．￡60

C．￡90

D．￡120

2. The people who want to apply for the job should ______ .

A．be flexible in the working hours

B．have received teaching training

C．enjoy working with children

D．have relative background in science

3. What’s the purpose of Laura’s words ______ ?

A．To explain a typical but difficult event.

B．To make the passage more interesting.

C．To encourage more people to involve.

D．To give advice to parents and children.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The age of children in Sublime Science ranges from 5to 12.

B．People can only apply for the position as a full-time job.

C．The applicants don’t need to set up the teaching equipment.

D．The class periods in Sublime Science vary from 1to 2hours.

5. In which column of the Internet could we find this advertisement?

A．Jobs

B．Sales

C．Arts

D．News.