Second-handbook shops
Bookworm
This shop has used books for all tastes but customers will have to visit in person and look around as Bookworm does not have a website. The best books are on cookery and art. These include some rare and expensive books.
Westwood’s
There’s no room to sit down in this tiny backstreet bookshop, and the owner is often too busy to chat. On the first floor are children’s books and fine art books for collectors.
Scrimshaw’s
Scrimshaw’s has a huge selection of books showing the works of the great painters. Most are in excellent condition and reasonably priced, and the store’s online guide is regularly updated. It also has a cafe and a large number of out of date school textbooks on sale.
Holt’s
Although its prices are high, the fun of Holt’s is its lively atmosphere. It’s in an old railway station, where you can enjoy afternoon tea and cake in the waiting room. Or leave the kids to play in the former ticket office while you look at the huge selection of recent fiction. It stays open until late.
Topping’s
You’ll only find good-quality used hardback books here on certain subjects. Topping’s is run by three experts in art, travel and literature for the young. They are happy to chat and advise customers. The shelves are well-organized, and books can also be ordered from the shop’s website.
Regal
Here you’ll find the county’s largest selection of science related books. There are 70, 000 used and new books, all at discount prices. Regal also has an online ordering service plus freshly-made coffee, and is open during office hours.
1. Which bookshop best suits people who want to buy books for children?| A．Bookworm. | B．Westwood’s. |
| C．Scrimshaw’s. | D．Holt’s. |
| A．It stays open 24 hours. | B．It often holds discussions. |
| C．It is full of lively atmosphere. | D．Its shopkeepers give expert advice. |
| A．They both offer drinks. | B．They are run by experts. |
| C．They sell both used and new books. | D．They have an online ordering service. |
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【推荐1】How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions aimed at various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.| A．sharing their books on the Internet |
| B．giving access to online reading at a library branch |
| C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby |
| D．making the checkout procedures diverse |
| A．the kid to learn a new language | B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading |
| C．the kid to overcome reading difficulties | D．the parent to meet their program sponsor |
| A．To point out the importance of public libraries. |
| B．To encourage people to work in public libraries. |
| C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries. |
| D．To call for the modernization of public library systems. |
【推荐2】Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2019: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers (活动券) in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2019 to 07/04/2019 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:
•The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
•The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid (有效的) during stay period of 02/04/2019—31/05/2019 and then again 01/09/2019—31/10/2019; ￡35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2019—31/08/2019.
•The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
•The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2019.
•Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
•If voucher holders book either the￡20 or￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
•Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve (保留) the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
•Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
•The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional￡10 may be paid to confirm (确认) the booking and will be returned on arrival.
•The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of eighteen.
1. The voucher can be used for a stay at a chosen B&B on ______________.| A．09/01/2019 | B．04/02/2019 |
| C．01/03/2019 | D．28/04/2019 |
| A．￡70. | B．￡40. | C．￡35. | D．￡30. |
| A．To charge extra￡10 for bookings with no vouchers. |
| B．To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18. |
| C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed. |
| D．To request extra charges as tips. |
| A．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs |
| B．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money |
| C．use the B&Bs offer together with other offers |
| D．book the stays through B&B Daily |
【推荐3】A list of the most beautiful hotels in Guangdong villages was released recently by the Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province. These hotels offer distinctive experiences for travelers as well as a good night’s sleep. With the help of the following guide, you will be able to find some lovely hotels in Guangdong.
Yueji Hostel
Featuring well-designed reading rooms, the hotel is a fantastic option for tourists looking for a quiet holiday in the mountains. It also enables you to enjoy kungfu tea in the pavilion when you are tired of reading, or play with friendly Chinese countryside dogs in the garden.
Address: No. 1 Shangjiupo Lu, Shangjiupo village, Paitan town, Zengcheng district, Guangzhou
Mumian Inn
The inn is reconstructed from a French antique mansion with a history of more than 100 years. Situated next to the famous tourist spot, Paifang Street—a hub for Chaozhou specialties—visitors can try many well-known Chaozhou snacks, experience Chaozhou opera, and find traditional handicrafts such as wood carvings and embroidery.
Address: No. 2 Shangdongping Lu, Paifang Jie, Xiangqiao district, Chaozhou city
Nancy Chalets
The hotel is in the ancient villages of Ming and Qing dynasties, which have a history of over 800 years. The simple and primitive appearance of the hotel makes a vast contrast with the modern and luxurious interior decoration.
Address: Nanshe village, Chashan town, Dongguan city
Artist Tribe
If you are looking for a romantic rendezvous, this hotel is a great choice. Artists across China gather here to engage in literary and artistic creation. The hotel also offers a grand view of the sea and unspoiled natural beaches, making it the perfect spot to watch the sun dip into the ocean.
Address: Fangpo village, Jiaowei (countryside), Xuwen county, Zhanjiang city
1. If you are fond of silent atmosphere, which hotel will you choose?| A．Yueji Hostel | B．Mumian Inn | C．Nancy Chalets | D．Artist Tribe |
| A．It is a famous tourist spot. |
| B．It can provide Chaozhou snacks. |
| C．It is reconstructed from an old French building. |
| D．Its appearance is simple and primitive. |
| A．Guangzhou | B．Chaozhou | C．Dongguan | D．Zhanjiang |
1. If John wants to express his love to his wife, the book number he may choose is .
| A．1404185526 | B．0071460152 |
| C．0312283202 | D．140039404X |
| A．I Love You, Sweetheart |
| B．Eat Right for Your Metabolism |
| C．The Girls |
| D．The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set |
| A．Not only I Love You, Sweetheart but also The Girls is paperback. |
| B．There are many beautiful songs in I Love You, Sweetheart. |
| C．Eat Right for Your Metabolism tells us the importance of keeping healthy. |
| D．The Girls is thicker than The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set. |
【推荐2】If you missed the best books last year, there’s time to catch up between new releases.
Four Hundred Souls
A unique collection, Four Hundred Souls is a new way to learn history. Ninety African American writers each wrote the 400-year history using a five-year period. Each writer chose their own method ranging from short stories to sharp arguments. The works were edited by X. Kendi and N. Blain. Read together, it’s a story of history from 1619 told through varying perspectives and styles.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
From the desk of licensed cousultant and relationship expert Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace should be required reading for every people-pleaser. The guide defines the term “healthy boundaries” within the context of real communication and backed by research and best practices in cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法). It is a must-read for the overburdened work- from-home employees always working.
Harlem Shuffle
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Whitehead, Harlem Shuffle is a historical fiction novel set in 1960s Harlem. The initial impression is a crime novel against the background of historic New York City. But as the pages turn, the underlying family story reveals commentary on morality and social power. With the pace of a crime novel and the depth of a psychology essay, it’s a book that’s sure to keep you going once you get into it.
The Other Black Girl
With a television adaptation with Hulu already signed, The Other Black Girl, the first novel from New York author Harris, is set in a shared workplace where two black colleagues face increasingly tense conditions that rapidly threaten more than their careers. The work is quick- paced and surprising the entire way with dark comedy about workplace politics.
1. What is special about Four Hundred Souls?| A．It takes 400 years to finish. |
| B．It is a collection of art works. |
| C．It tells history from diverse angles. |
| D．It is a reflection of the entire history. |
| A．Four Hundred Souls. | B．Set Boundaries, Find Peace. |
| C．Harlem Shuffle. | D．The Other Black Girl. |
| A．They are related to workplace burden. |
| B．They are about racial discrimination. |
| C．They are in the style of dark comedy. |
| D．They are based on the new research. |
【推荐3】There are numerous benefits of reading good books.
Determine your reading goal.
Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don’t feel motivated.
To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all?
| A．Do you study hard at school |
| B．Make a list of books for each month |
| C．Do you start off and stop at some point |
| D．Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal |
| E．It’s important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit |
| F．Get a friend willing to read |
| G．It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field |
Tour guides are required to lead tourists to the forest and accompany them during their stay at a jungle hut. Working hours may be any time between 4 a. m. and 8 p. m., as the tour programme requires. Applicants should be fit, enthusiastic, and have an interest in the natural world. A rich knowledge of English is very important. Please send your application to the address below: Tambata Jungle Lodge, O. O. Box 527, Cuzco, Peru.
Italy
Staff is required all year round in our hotel situated on the edge of Lake Maggiore. Previous experience is not necessary but a high level of English or Italian is highly desirable. Applicants must be hard-working and quite flexible in working hours. Send your application to the personnel manager to the address: Grand Hotel Montana, Via Osteria, 1-28051. Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Nepal
Volunteer teachers are needed to help teach various subjects in primary schools in Nepal. All meals and accommodation are provided. Applicants should be caring, highly-motivated, and preferably have some sporting or artistic skills. Besides, fluent English is required. For further information, please contact: The Director, Intouch Nepal, P. O. Box 439, Pokhara, Nepal.
1. What do you have to do if you take the job as a tour guide in Peru?| A．Have some sporting skills. |
| B．Lead and accompany tourists in the jungle. |
| C．Work more than sixteen hours almost every day. |
| D．Be fit, enthusiastic and have an interest in the arts. |
| A．Previous experience is not a must. | B．The applicants must have artistic skills. |
| C．The applicants must speak Italian well. | D．All meals and accommodation are provided. |
| A．The applicants should work all year long. | B．They both provide free accommodation. |
| C．They both require good spoken English. | D．The applicants should be good at sports. |
【推荐2】New rules of gratuities
The current situation has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way as it used to be. In either case, “Tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer,” says Toni Dupree, a professional etiquette coach.
Meanwhile, many customers feel the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly face.
“Just as many services have changed, so should tipping,” says Lisa Grotts, author of several etiquette books. “Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over.”
Some new rules of gratuities that are likely here to stay:
Give more if you can.
It’s common for tips to be divided among all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all.
Think outside the (cash) box.
You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.
As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend:
FOOD AND DRINKS
Restaurant workers
Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in.
New rule: Always tip, even for takeout.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders.
Bartenders
Old rule: $1 per drink.
New rule: Give more, and tip after each round since bartenders often split tips with everyone on their shift.
Tip: $2 per drink, or 10 to 15 percent of the total tab.
Personal shoppers
Old rule: N/A. Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer.
New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper.
Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra.
HOME DELIVERIES
Package delivery drivers
Old rule: Don’t tip.
New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week.
Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEx prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards).
PERSONAL SERVICES
Ride-share drivers
Old rule: Tip in cash.
New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent.
Hairstylists
Old rule: 10 percent.
New rule: Extra cleaning protocols mean extra work. Acknowledge that with a bigger tip.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent, plus $5 to $10 for an assistant who shampoos your hair.
Hotel housekeepers
Old rule: Tip at the end of your stay.
New rule: Many hotels now do housekeeping by request only, so tip every time you ask them to come.
Tip: A few dollars per night, plus $5 for any extra requests, such as asking for additional toiletries.
Next time you’re unsure whether a gratuity is in order, follow this simple rule: When in doubt, tip. The novelist George Eliot asked, “What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?” Dupree adds: “Tipping well is one way to make things easier for someone else.”
1. According to the experts, tipping rules has been changing because of ________.| A．the attempt of not trying to be cheap as a customer |
| B．the significant improvement in living standards |
| C．the hardships service workers suddenly face during pandemic |
| D．our always being waited on in all aspects of life |
| A．Tips are only for the one who serves you in a restaurant. |
| B．FedEx employees are happy to get apple store gift cards for tips. |
| C．If the cost of hairstyling is $30, the total tips are supposed to be about $10. |
| D．Personal shoppers should tip 10 to 15 percent of the total bill in cash. |
【推荐3】Visit Fort Worth Museum
Purchasing Tickets
Currently，tickets are available(可获得的)for purchase(购买)i-person only.
Senior (age 65+):$14
Adult (age 12-64):$16
Junior(age 3-11):$12
Child (age 0-2):Free
Cattle Raisers Museum
Admission(入场费)to the Cattle Raisers Museum is included with your ticket purchase!
Noble Planetarium
Tickets to the Noble Planetarium are now included with your ticket purchase!
Omni Theater
Closed for repair.
Museum Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Monday:Closed
Parking
All parking lots in the Cultural District are owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by Trail Drive Management Crop. On busy days, some lots may fill early. Guests can get directions to the public parking area on Google Maps.
Please use the main entrance(入口)on Gendy Street for entry. The Omni entrance is closed. Guests parking in the Lansford Parking Garage will need to walk to the main entrance on Gendy Street.
Members can receive a voucher(抵用券) for use at any paid Cultural District lot， on a space-available basis. The parking voucher is only available during Museum visits and provided upon check-in at the ticketing counter.
Looking for more information and some fun activities? Pick up a 2023 Guest Guide at the admissions counter.
1. How much might a young couple with two kids under 3 pay to visit the museum?| A．$16 | B．$32 |
| C．$48 | D．$56 |
| A．At 10 a.m.on Monday. |
| B．At 9 a.m.on Wednesday. |
| C．At 11 a.m.on Friday. |
| D．At 10 a.m.on Sunday. |
| A．Visiting the Omni Theater. |
| B．Personal guide service. |
| C．Checking in at the VIP counter. |
| D．A parking voucher. |
