After a long period of lockdown(禁闭),now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows a waiting for you.
Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk
Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to p.m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.
Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.
Town of Islip Holiday Light Show
Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.
Cheap, 516-433-6742.From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park. Suffolk
County Holiday Lights Show
The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25 Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22on Dec. 30.
Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622
Christmas House
Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room:3 to 11 p.m. MondayThursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 10 a. m. to l a.m. Saturday; 10 a. m to 11 p.m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.
$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.
1. Which light show is free of charge?| A．Christmas House. | B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk. |
| C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show. | D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show. |
| A．516432-6000 | B．516433-6742. |
| C．631-543-6622 | D．631-591-0455. |
| A．Take the family members. | B．Visit the real snow room. |
| C．Buy tickets with credit cards. | D．Book tickets ahead of time. |
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【推荐1】The following books provide tips on how to learn languages for language learners.
The Vocab Cookbook
by Kerstin Hammes
The book is mainly about the best vocabulary learning methods and explains them step by step. It shows you how to choose your best vocabulary learning method, where to find the best system for remembering words forever, how vocabulary learning methods can be turned into your own learning styles, and how remembering grammar is different from remembering vocabulary.
Buy from: Amzon.com or Amazon. co.uk
Fluent in 3 Months
by Benny Lewis
Benny Lewis, who has been travelling around the world and learning languages since 2003, runs the language-learning blog, Fluent In 3 Months, and works hard to find better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. This book is a collection of tips on how to learn any language quickly. Many of the tips have appeared on his blog, and many tips and resources are available there for readers of this book.
Buy from: Amazon. com or Amazon. co. uk
How to Learn Any Language
by Barry M. Farber
If you’re considering learning a language and are not sure where or how to start, this book will help point you in the right direction. It’s full of practical tips on how to study and includes a brief introduction to some of the world’s main languages.
Buy from: Amazon. con or Amazon. co. uk
Language is Music
by Susanna Zaraysky
The book makes learning foreign languages fun, easy and affordable through watching TV, listening to music, going to cultural events and other enjoyable activities. also it includes suggestions of many online resources you can use to help you learn languages.
Buy from: Amazon. com or Amazon. co. uk
1. If you have difficulty remembering words, your best choice is __________.| A．Language is Music | B．Fluent in 3 Months |
| C．How to Learn Any Language | D．The Vocab Cookbook |
| A．Benny Lewis | B．Barry M. Farber |
| C．Kerstin Hammes | D．Susanna Zaraysky |
| A．To show the importance of language learning |
| B．To provide tips on how to learn Chinese well |
| C．To introduce some books for language learners |
| D．To show the connections between language and music |
【推荐2】Enter DSWF Global Canvas 2024
Global Canvas is an annual children’s art competition run by David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF). It’s a fantastic way to encourage creativity and display thought and concern for our planet’s environment and the incredible wildlife that inhabits it. We’re thrilled to announce entries are now open for the DSWF Global Canvas 2024 competition.
DSWF Global Canvas 2024 is free to enter and open to children aged 16 and under- either as a group or an individual. Entries for group and individual categories will be judged separately and in the following age groups: age 4-7 years, age 8-11 years, and age 12-16 years. A group entry can be any size from 2 children up to an entire school!
Any art technique is welcome. Entrants can create an artwork of any size that they like, as long as their entry is based on environmental protection and the works are original. DSWF always likes to see recycled materials used wherever possible. Please note that you mustn’t send us your actual artwork, however. You need to send us a photograph and video of it in addition to completing the relevant group or individual entry form. All entries must be received digitally by 11 June 2024.
Entries will be judged on the quality of art, interpretation of the theme, creativity, and for group entries —level of joint work. The decision of the judges will be final. Competition winners will receive vouchers (代金券) for art supplies, digital animal adoptions and certificates.
1. How many age groups will the entries be classified into?| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
| A．Making an artwork using recycled materials. |
| B．Creating an artwork with an ancient art form. |
| C．Delivering an original physical artwork to DSWF. |
| D．Sending a digital photo of a completed work on May 1. |
| A．Content | B．Cooperation | C．Creativity | D．Complexity. |
【推荐3】Here are the best hotels in Auckland. from sear-view nightclubs to urban art escapes.
SO Auckland
The hotel, which feels part-exhibition, part-nightclub, sets itself apart from other chains in downtown Auckland. Running paths are laid out on the in-room screens to help you see the best of Auckland. It is especially impressive to take in views of the high-rises along the Waitemata Seaport from the 16th-floor cocktail bar at the hotel.
Rooms: From NZ$ 398, room only.
Parohe Island Retreat
Thickly forested Kawau Island lies just beyond the urban orbit. At the remotest end of the seaport around which the island wraps itself, Parohe provides yoga platforms and outdoor baths for guests to relax. It also has a schedule of activities encouraging guests to connect with land and sea, including volleyball and fishing.
Rooms: From NZ$ 650. room only.
Emerald Inn
Across the harbour from downtown Auckland, this hotel is ideal for multi-generational trips. There are enough local activities for families to spend a week here, from the Sunday beachside market to Lake Pupuke, a freshwater-filled volcanic crater (坑) where you can try boating or windsurfing.
Rooms: From NZ$ 235, room only.
Hotel Britomart
The newest arrival on this list is Hotel Britomart, an understated hotel among the high-rises. It is the only hotel on this list to gain a 5 Green Star award for sustainability. The location makes it popular among both holidaymakers and locals, who happily fill the tables of its superb fish restaurant, Kingi. Local food is so championed that the menu names those responsible for each catch.
Rooms: From NZ$ 377, room only.
1. Which is the most expensive hotel?| A．Emerald Inn. | B．Hotel Britomart. | C．SO Auckland. | D．Parohe Island Retreat. |
| A．Pay a visit to its exhibitions. | B．Windsurf in its volcanic crater. |
| C．Do yoga and have outdoor baths. | D．Try fish bought from identified fishers. |
| A．The sweeping city views. | B．The family fun. |
| C．Its environmental friendliness. | D．Its artistic atmosphere. |
【推荐1】This is not a problem in Munich even if it is already the afternoon. The last light of the day can always be enjoyed. Here are four hiking tours for late risers and after-work athletes. Let’s get out into nature quickly.
The Sundown Tour
With a bit of luck, after 5 p. m. you will have the whole view to yourself. Lake Walchensee lies below, opposite is the Herzogstand mountain, with the red sun setting below it. If you are walking down the mountain in the dark, however, you should always have headlamps with you, otherwise it will become too dangerous.
The Quick Tour
Sometimes the god stuff is so much closer than you think, on the Neureuth mountain, for example. The tour from the railway station in Tegermsee up to the mountain is comparably short and therefore suitable for all walkers who just want to stretch their legs after work has finished.
The Railway Tour
The greatest advantage of the Laber for late-in-the-day leisure walkers lies, however, in the mountain railway: its last trip down the mountain doesn’t leave until between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. So you do not need to worry whether you still have enough time for the relaxing return journey.
The Cycling Tour
Who says that people who like to take exercise later on in the day always have to walk? Even many Munich residents forget that, in addition to the river Isar, there is a river in the city which is just as beautiful. If you want to explore the river and the associated Wurmtal valley, rent a bike and follow the shore from Pasing over Grafelfing and Gauting as far as Starnberg.
1. Which tour best suits a tourist who prefers doing light exercise?| A．The Sundown Tour. | B．The Quick Tour. |
| C．The Railway Tour. | D．The Cycling Tour. |
| A．A headlamp. | B．A guide. | C．A mountain bike. | D．A railway ticket. |
| A．Providing safety experience. | B．Demanding a low budget. |
| C．Covering rivers and valleys. | D．Suiting after-work tourists. |
【推荐2】With so many NYC museums to choose from, it’s hard to begin. The good news is, you’re in the right place. Below is a highly selective list of museums in New York City.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Occupying two million square feet, with a permanent collection of over two million works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (founded in 1870) is one the largest galleries in the world. This famous fine arts museum in NYC possesses works from classical antiquity (古物), ancient Egypt, Asia, Byzantium, and Europe, with nearly all of the European masters represented.
American Museum of Natural History
Originally founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex consists of 28 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls. As a popular family-friendly NYC attraction, the American Museum of Natural History is as fun as it is educational.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
One of the mid-twentieth century’s most important architectural landmarks, the iconic Solomon R. Museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright spent 15 years designing the building and gave up 700 sketches and six sets of working drawings in the process. He died six months before the doors were opened.
New York City Fire Museum
The New York City Fire Museum (set up in 1934) is a charming alternative to the more expensive museums of New York. Here you will find art and artifacts that celebrate the history of firefighting and the New York City Fire Department, including modern-day firefighting equipment and real New York fire equipment from 1790.
1. What do you know about the American Museum of Natural History?| A．It consists of 28 exhibition halls. | B．It lies in the middle of Central Park. |
| C．It is fit for parents and their kids. | D．It is the largest museum in the world. |
| A．The New York City Fire Museum | B．The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
| C．The Metropolitan Museum of Art | D．The American Museum of Natural History |
| A．In a guidebook | B．In a history book |
| C．In an art review | D．In an official report |
【推荐3】Known as “the roof of the world”, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (高原) has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors. Here we recommend some of the best destinations in Tibet which might suit your travel taste.
Peach Blossom Valley, Nyingchi
The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet have been described as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. The annual Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival has become a signature tourism event on the plateau. The peach blossom valley in Bomi County, Nyingchi, stretches for thirty kilometers, making it one of the longest in China.
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon (峡谷)
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude (海拔) stretches from 7,782 meters at Namchak Barwa to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.
Bangong Lake National Forest Park
Bangong Lake National Forest Park is an ideal place for bird watching in Tibet in spring. Every spring, birds that fly from the plateau to the South Asian continent in the previous winter would return here to lay eggs and breed. Namtso has the snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha mountain range to the south, plateau hills and vast areas of lakes to the north and west. In April, when the weather warms up and the snow melts, visitor could enjoy a stunning view of half lake and half ice.
1. How long is the peach blossom valley in Nyingchi?| A．500 kilometers. | B．30 kilometers. | C．7,782 meters. | D．550 meters. |
| A．Watch snow-capped mountains. | B．Enjoy peach blossoms. |
| C．Watch bird immigration. | D．Enjoy lake view. |
| A．In a text book. | B．In a travel brochure. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a biography. |
| THE MUSTHAVE — SPRING FLUSH (红晕) If you buy one new makeup item this spring, make it a color-packed (but still mixable!) cream red, like one of the new versions from CoverGirl and Maybelline. Whenever you wear it, coworkers will come over to your desk and say things like “Your skin looks great!” and “You look so happy!” That might make you wonder, “What do I usually look like?” But it’ll also inspire you to wear a cheery pop of color on your cheeks for the next three months straight. |  |
| THE TREND — FERMENTED EXTRACTS (发酵精华) Fermentation isn’t new — the process of preserving natural components has been around for a thousand years — but its popularity in the beauty world is just starting to bloom. And for good reason: Many fermented components have promising skin benefits. Estée Lauder’s brightening treatment features ferment, which fades dark spots and make skin look more toned. The updated version of La Mer’s famous eye cream has a fermented complex that improves dark circles and fine lines. |  |
| THE GADGET — HAIR BRUSH Straightening your own hair is about to get a lot easier. Powered by electricity, this brush’s heated edges help you get close to the scalp (头皮) (great for short hair), and you don’t need a separate brush or comb, and it stays at the exact temperature you choose so you don’t overheat (read: damage) your hair. The result: Smooth hair is officially just a brush away. |  |
| LIPSTICKS BUILT TO LAST — HERMÈS LIPSTICKS Who says an object can’t be environmentally sound? The first try by Hermès into the world of makeup is a responsible one: Rouge Hermès, its new line of lipsticks. |  |
1. If you have dark spots on your cheeks, which of the following can you choose according to the passage?
| A．The products from Maybelline. | B．The products from Rouge Hermès. |
| C．The products from La Mer. | D．The products from Estée Lauder. |
| A．SPRING FLUSH. | B．FERMENTED EXTRACTS. |
| C．HAIR BRUSH. | D．HERMÈS LIPSTICKS. |
【推荐2】Gold Fame Citrus
by Claire Vaye Watkins ($5.99)
With the flight of its characters through a landscape destroyed by climate crisis, this novel does not indicate much hopefulness for the future. Within it is a series of situations and consequences made more severe in a future California short of water. Across the desert. we follow Watkins’ characters through a place so transformed that it needs its own field guide of animals newly adapted for strange survival.
The Ministry for the Future
by Kim Stanley Robinson ($18.1)
The Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate will affect us all. Its setting is not a deserted world, but a future that is almost upon us. This extraordinary novel from the visionary science fiction writer will change the way you think about the climate crisis.
Breathing Fire
by Jaim Lowe ($27)
The front lines of the fight against climate change are peopled with those society has forgotten. Up to 30 percent of the firefighters battling wildfires in California each year are prisoners performing backbreaking labor while earning a 40th of what a civilian makes. This book follows six female prisoner firefighters and their worried families, looking into the human cost of environmental crisis.
Something Under the Sun
by Alexandra Kleeman ($28)
In Alexandra Kleeman’s new novel, a novelist new to Los Angeles teams up with a former child actor to investigate a conspiracy (阴谋). But this is L.A., where wildfires burn all year long and the rich store water while the poor suffer from the consequence of climate crisis. Human weakness is pushing the city toward a disaster.
1. Which book will change how we look at the climate crisis?| A．Gold Fame Citrus | B．The Ministry for the Future | C．Breathing Fire | D．Something Under the Sun |
| A．drama. | B．Biography. | C．fiction | D．poetry |
| A．They show concern over climate. | B．They are at a discount. |
| C．They are intended for parents. | D．They are set in California. |
【推荐3】Best houses on the market
Sorrento, Maine
It was built in 1989 on a hillside on Treasure Island. The three-bedroom house has a chef’s kitchen; a great room with dining area; a room with private deck(平台)， walk-in closet, and spa bathroom; two guest bedrooms with shared deck; and a glass-walled tower with ocean and island views. Acadia National Park are minutes away. $888, 500. LandVest International Company, (207)
299-8732
Santa Fe
This 1981 five-bedroom house features wooden ceilings, several fireplaces, hardwood floors, and carved-wood details. The 20-acre house has courtyards, a spa, a two-bedroom guesthouse, an art studio; the community offers tennis, allows horses, and is 20 minutes from the supermarket. $2, 195, 000. Sotheby’s International Company, (505)988-2533
San Anselmo, Calif
Set on a hill above the Mount Tamalpais, this 1988 home offers city, mountain, and water views from wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. The five-bedroom house also has high ceilings, a step-down living room with fireplace, a dining room, an eat-in kitchen, a wet bar, a room with fireplace and walk-in closet. $3, 495, 000. Sotheby’s International Company, (415)717-1056
Portland, Ore zksg
This three-bedroom home was built in 1988. The house features large windows, skylights, French doors, and includes a chef’s kitchen; a main bedroom with fireplace, walk-in closet, and bathroom; a separate live-and-work space with kitchen. The house sits on a hill in Kings Heights overlooking the city and the mountains, minutes away from hiking trails and the Alphabet District. $1, 525, 000. Windermere International Company, (503)706-238521.
1. Which house is the most expensive?| A．Sorrento, Maine. | B．Santa Fe. | C．San Anselmo, Calif. | D．Portland, Ore. |
| A．It is located on a hill. | B．It has a separate space with kitchen. |
| C．It offers views of ocean and island. | D．It is convenient to do sports in its community. |
| A．They are close to parks. | B．They were built in the 1980s. |
| C．They are equipped with fireplaces. | D．There are five bedrooms in the houses. |
