Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2023
Whether you enjoy staying at a fashion hotel, a secret place or a wellness-focused room where you can take time for yourself, this year’s hot new hotels will deliver.
LXR Hotels, Bali
LXR, Hilton’s collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels, will make its first try into Southeast Asia with this yet-to-be-named property. LXR, Bali, will have 72 villages over 230 feet above the Indian Ocean, five restaurants, two bars, a spa and a beach club.
Shinta Mani Mustang Hotel—A Bensley Collection, Nepal
The distant former Himalayan kingdom of Mustang only opened to international visitors in the early 1990s. Now a new hotel from Bill Bensley will open at Mustang’s gate. Bensley, known for brave, memorable inner design, will fashion 29 mountain-view rooms like traditional Tibetan homes using local stone and wood. Stays include servants, adventure guides, a spa and a Tibetan wellness program featuring traditional Chinese medicine.
The St. Regis Kanai Hotel, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Located among forest in a 620-acre nature reserve along the Yucatán Peninsula, The St. Regis will have particular buildings and walkways that look like connected circles from above. The design will give all 143 accommodations ocean views. The hotel will also have a spa and water-facing pools.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Melbourne
You will want to check into Australia’s tallest hotel just to look out of the glass-covered building. Enjoying incomparable views of Melbourne from the windows in the 257 guest rooms and suites is the most welcomed thing in the hotel. Also, the 64th-floor heated pool is offered for free and spa with customized treatments, the 79th-floor club level and the sky-high 80th-floor hall are also offered.
1. Which hotel will first come into Southeast Asia market?| A．The St. Regis Kanai Hotel. | B．Shinta Mani Mustang Hotel. |
| C．LXR Hotels. | D．The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. |
| A．Swimming pool. | B．Beach club. | C．Adventure guides. | D．Spa. |
| A．A hotel brochure. | B．A newspaper. | C．A website. | D．A textbook. |
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【推荐1】Study Areas in Iowa State University’s Library
Quiet AreaThe Periodical Room on Floor 2 is a Quiet Zone, requiring an absolute minimum of noise and distraction. Users are completely banned from conversations (including mobile phones), and no group work is allowed.
Group Study Rooms•Group study rooms must be reserved online using a valid University account and a University Card on a first-come-first-served basis.
•Thirteen rooms are available for groups wanting to work together in the Library.
•Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.
•Groups have 15 minutes after the start of their reservation to arrive. If a group has not claimed their study space by that time, their reservation will be cancelled.
Research Study Rooms•Research study rooms are assigned to individual users for research and other scholarly activities that require extensive use of library materials.
•Applications can be picked up at the Circulation Desk in the Library or request one via email at libstudy @iastate. edu.
•There is usually a waiting list for these rooms. Applications should be made in advance if possible. Generally, these rooms are shared spaces because of the high level of demand.
•Essential equipment is provided for each study, and additional equipment may not be added without authorization. The Library is not responsible for personal property (laptops, textbooks, notebooks, etc) left in these rooms. All Library rules and regulations apply to these rooms. Food and fruit are forbidden, though drinks in covered, spill-proof containers are permitted.
•At the end of the assigned period, the key issued for each study room must be returned promptly to Circulation staff or the user will be billed.
1. What may be suggested doing in the Periodical Room?| A．Reading in small groups. | B．Having a discussion in a low voice. |
| C．Putting one’s stuff in order. | D．Setting one’s phone on silent mode. |
| A．Possessing an active student card. |
| B．Leaving phones out of the room. |
| C．Groups consisting of over 15 members. |
| D．Filling in an application form 30 days earlier. |
| A．Personal computers. | B．Bottled water. | C．Sandwiches. | D．Study materials. |
【推荐2】How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room， which contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas , designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films，short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862, 000 books，16, 000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?| A．Central Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．Geisel Library. | D．TU Delft Library. |
| A．Central Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．Geisel Library. | D．TU Delft Library. |
| A．famous writers often deliver speeches there |
| B．it has a roof of grassy hill |
| C．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library |
| D．it is the largest single library in the world |
| A．buy souvenirs | B．drink cocktails |
| C．enjoy sci-fi films | D．see the old harp |
【推荐3】VISIT YARMOUTH
ACCESSIBILITY
All areas of the Yarmouth Gallery are accessible.
Please note: Backpacks, large bag, food, drinks and umbrellas are not permitted in Gallery and must be checked. Photography is allowed without flash.
LOCATION
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth
341 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E7
Mailing Address
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth
PO Box 246
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 4B2
Front Desk: 902 749 2248; angela collier@novascotia. ca
Fax:902 749 2255
HOURS
● Monday Closed
● Tuesday Closed
● Wednesday Closed
● Thursdayl2-8 pm
● BMO Free Access Thursday Nights 5-8 pm
● Friday 12-5 pm
● Saturday 12-5 pm
● Sunday 12-5 pm
Gallery Holiday Hours
December 23-January 2 Closed
Tours
Group bookings and school tours available by appointment.
ADMISSION
● Member Free
● Adult 56
● Senior (age 60+) $5
● Student (with valid ID) $3.50
● Family (2 adults & 3 youth) $12.50
● Youth (age 6-17) S2.50
● Child (age 5 &. under) Free
Your admission to our Yarmouth location can be used (max 7 days after purchase) for a 50% discount off admission at our location in Halifax, the main complex of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Save your receipt and receive 50% off admission at the Halifax Gallery. Ask the front desk for more details.
1. What can we know about the Yarmouth Gallery?| A．It can be accessed freely on holidays. |
| B．It offers specific areas for taking photos. |
| C．It provides half-price tickets for students. |
| D．It is a branch of Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. |
| A．To introduce a budget trip o Yarmouth. |
| B．To inspire visitors to the Halifax Gallery. |
| C．To reveal links between the two galleries. |
| D．To give cost-saving tips on visits to Halifax. |
| A．$5, | B．$6. | C．$15. | D．$16. |
【推荐1】Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Saturday 18 October
Once Upon a Journey
National Museum of Scotland
11 am (5 hrs)
Free|5+
A day of storytelling journeys and performances at the National Museum. Join Captain Zeppo’s Submarine Adventures with Macastory, go on Magic Carpets and Story Safaris, and explore Scotland’s history for all ages with Andy Cannon’s Tales of a Grandson. Tickets for auditorium shows are on a first-come-first-served basis. Story Safaris and Magic Carpets have limited places and will require sign-up on the day.
Saturday 18 October
Travelling Tales
Scottish Storytelling Centre 2 pm(2 hrs)
£ 7. 5018+
Join storytellers and musicians Essie Stewart, Claire Hewitt, Alasdair Taylor and Alastair Davidson for an afternoon of traditional journey tales and songs. Young people from Badenoch Lochaber will also share their own stories in Gaelic and English inspired by the epic journeys of the Scottish travelers.
Saturday 18 October
Enlightenment Edinburgh
Meet at Mercat Cross beside St Giles Cathedral
2. 30 pm (1 hr 45 mins)
£ 11, £ 6 child |All ages
Journey through 18th-century Edinburgh. The population was small; the space they lived in was smaller. Yet from this tiny stage Edinburgh’s intellectual influence spread across the new world. Explore the mediaeval (中世纪的) Old Town to the Georgian New Town; hear about the lives of the men who fashioned new ideas: David Hume, Adam Smith. Walter Scott. James Hutton and many more.
Sunday 19 October
Natural Journeys
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
I pm(3 hrs)
Free |All ages
From Tea House to Tented Village, Gateway to Groves, and Yurts to Caravans, listen to nature’s expressive language through traditional stories and music. Journey between key locations in the beautiful Botanic Garden. There’s also The Lost Seasons, a special performance of music, story and step dance from some of Scotland’s leading traditional artists.
1. Which of the following lasts the longest time?| A．Once Upon a Journey. | B．Travelling Tales. |
| C．Enlightenment Edinburgh. | D．Natural Journeys. |
| A．the National Museum of Scotland | B．the Scottish Storytelling Centre |
| C．Mercat Cross | D．the Royal Botanic Garden |
| A．need to book in advance |
| B．can go on Magic Carpets |
| C．will meet David Hume and Adam Smith |
| D．can listen to stories in different languages |
| A．Tented Village | B．Gateway to Groves |
| C．Tea House | D．Georgian New Town |
| A．They are for all ages. | B．They are free of charge |
| C．They are held on the weekend. | D．They are held at the same place. |
【推荐2】Four Wonderful Hotels in India
Vythiri Resort, Lakkidi, Kerala
Vythiri Resort has five tree houses, including the one that’s child-friendly and buried in the jungle. This 150-acre property is built around a stream, and the tree houses have been hand-made by local people using local materials. The resort has an Ayurvedic spa, a game room, a health club, and a big free parking lot.
The regular tree house for one night is CNY 1,300 for two adults and a free stay for your child. Breakfast is included in the fee.
Rainforest Resort, Kerala
If the thought of a bird’s eye view of Athirapally Falls, Kerala’s largest waterfall, appeals to you, then book yourself into the tree house at the Rainforest Resort, which hides in the Sholayar rainforest. The resort is set among seven acres of jungle. It’s not cheap, though. You can use free parking and free Internet.
A standard double room for one night is CNY1,920 with meals included for two adults and a child.
The Tree House Resort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Situated around an hour’s drive from the city center, The Tree House Resort is the largest resort in the world of its kind. It’s located at Nature Farms in the Syari Valley. The tree houses are divided into many “nests”. Some even have tree trunks running through them. All are air-conditioned and have wireless Internet and satellite TV. Activities include jeep tours and nature walks.
A garden room for one night is CNY 820 for two adults and one child. However, breakfast is not included.
Tranquil Resort, Kolagappara, Kerala
Also located in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the Tranquil Resort is, in fact, a coffee plantation homestay. There are 13 walking trails (小路) there and more than 100 species of birds. The resort has a tree house and a 1,000-square-foot tree villa. The villa is apparently a bit expensive. The two are popular, so do book early online or by phone. Fresh coffee is served.
The prices of a tree house and a tree villa are respectively CNY 1,430 and CNY 2,100 per night. And for more than 2 guests, an additional fee of CNY 200 is required.
1. What do the above four hotels offer guests?| A．The free parking service. | B．A chance to get close to nature. |
| C．A taste of India’s traditional cuisine. | D．Interactive activities for parents and children. |
| A．It’s relatively small. | B．It’s unfriendly to kids. |
| C．It charges for breakfast. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
| A．CNY 1,430. | B．CNY 1,630. | C．CNY 2,100. | D．CNY 2,300. |
【推荐3】How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is in Ireland, founded at the end of the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps（竖琴）in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library,” which invites readers for cocktails, and also special speeches from distinguished authors．
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?| A．Central Library | B．Trinity College Library |
| C．Geisel Library | D．TU Delft Library |
| A．a spaceship designer founded the library |
| B．it has a roof of grassy hill |
| C．famous writers often deliver speeches there |
| D．it is the largest single library in the world |
| A．drink cocktails | B．buy souvenirs |
| C．create paintings | D．book events |
