【推荐2】Welcome to Sun Bright Hotel, New York

Introduction

This hotel is perfect for student travelers on a low budget or travelers looking for an inexpensive, limited service hotel, and wanting to stay in New York City.

The sleeping rooms are small and quipped with a 13-inch TV with cable. Guests walk up one flight of stairs to reach the rooms and the lobby(大厅) on the second floor. No bathroom in the rooms, and they are located in each floor and shared.

There is no restaurant in the hotel, but there are many Asian restaurants within a two-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel’s location in Chinatown provides its guests with world-class eateries within blocks. It is also only blocks from great Italian restaurants in Little Italy, approximately a five-minute walk from the hotel. Located in Manhattan’s Chinatown district, the hotel is a walking distance to many famous supermarkets on Canal Street, Little Italy, Tribeca, SoHo and the Financial District.

Room and Accommodation

Connection for laptop

Air conditioning

Satellite television

Direct dial phone

Automatic wake-up call

Location and Contact Information

Address: 140 Hester Street New York NY 10013 United States

Hotline: 400-830-2353

Email: hotels@fnetravel.com

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1. We can learn that the hotel is     .

A．fashionable	B．plain
C．high	D．grand

2. What service is provided in the hotel?

A．Delicious breakfast	B．Free Wi-Fi
C．Automatic wake-up service	D．Fitness equipment

3. We can infer that it is very convenient for guests in the hotel to     .

A．see a film	B．attend a concert
C．visit a zoo	D．go shopping

【推荐3】If you can’t wait until the summer for your sunshine fix，why not fly off on a winter break? Here are some great deals for all budgets．
1．ST LUCIA
The beachside resort(度假胜地)of St James’s Club in Morgan Bay is fairly quiet—the local market is nearly 5kin away—but it has six bars，six restaurants and four outdoor pools. There are plenty of watersports，you can travel through the rainforest，go on a jeep trip or enjoy dolphin-Spot-ting. Average temperature in March is 27℃．
THE DEAL：A seven-night stay with flights from Gatwick for 1，429pp．From March 1.
2．GOA
With an average February temperature of 26℃，scenic Goa makes for a warm winter get away. In the village of Arpora，the Resorte Marinha Dourada is a 10-minute walk from the clear beach—the hotel provides transfers for guests．Alternatively，relax by the outdoor pool and have a drink at one of the hotel’s two bars. A visit to Arpora’s lively Saturday night market is also recommended. Go bird-watching，beating on the lake，or fishing．
THE DEAL：10 nights’ bed and breakfast with flights from Manchester for 1，157pp．From February 18.
3．DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Bayahibe is a beautiful fishing village on the shores of the Caribbean and it is also the Dominican Republic’s premier scuba-diving destination．There are around 20 dive sites just off its coast. Enjoy golf，spas，watersports and large outdoor pools．If you simply want to relax，the Catalonia Gran Dominicus hotel is right on a pure white sandy beach，complete with palm trees. With average February temperature of 28℃，it’s the perfect escape．
THE DEAL：A seven-night stay with Gatwick flights for 1，403pp. From February 20.
4．SOUTH AFRICA
February is summer in South Africa，with average temperatures in the mid-20s℃. If you fancy chilling out in the sunshine，the Southern Sun Waterfront hotel has a large outdoor poo1. But it is also in the heart of the city，which makes it easy to explore its many historic attractions. Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain，or a short boat trip to Robben Island，where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner.
THE DEAL：10 nights for 1，662pp，with Heathrow flights. From February 18.
1. If you are only available in March，which resort should you choose?

A．ST LUCIA	B．GOA
C．DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	D．SOUTH AFRICA

2. What’s the price for the deal including underwater exploration?

A．￡1，429pp．	B．￡1，157pp．
C．￡1，403pp．	D．￡1，662pp.

3. What do these resorts have in common?

A．The same average temperature．

B．The outdoor pools.

C．The local markets．

D．The clear beaches．

【推荐1】You don’t have to break your back to create a yard that’s both beautiful and kind to Mother Nature. These environmentally smart ideas will turn your home turf(草地)into a little slice of Eden.     1    

Let the grass grow. Cut grass less often, so it gets a few inches longer than you’re used to.     2     That’s because roots will grow deeper and grass thicker, which means fewer pests, less disease, and a decreased need for chemical intervention.

Water the grass right way. Water before 10 a. m. , when the air is cool and not as much moisture will be lost to evaporation.     3     Water near the base of plants, slowly delivering the good stuff right to the roots. For lawns, water long and deep once a week.

Get keen on composting(制堆肥). Compost isn’t called gardener’s gold for nothing. It keeps kitchen leftover out of landfills and enriches soil with much-needed nutrients.     4     Veggie and tea bags, eggshells, dry leaves, and untreated grass clippings are all fair game.

    5     Honeybees help pollinate(授粉) 75 percent of our flowering plants and nearly 75 percent of our food crops. There is increasing evidence that many of the vital pollinators are in decline. Creating a garden that includes plants that flower at different times of the year will benefit pollinators throughout the growing season. Whenever possible, choose native plants with a variety of flower colors and shapes.

A．Many will save your money, too.

B．Dry leaves add nutrients to the soil.

C．Give bees the green-carpet treatment.

D．Make the backyard as beautiful as possible.

E．Watering in late afternoon is the next best option.

F．It also reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers.

G．It will help it survive dry periods of time in warmer months.

【推荐2】B
However urban life strikes you, cities worldwide have been growing every day。However urban life strikes you, cities worldwide have been growing ever more rapidly. Some of this growth has occurred in the developed world, but the most dramatic increase has been in the Third World. Almost all the world’s population growth over the next 30 years will take place in the cities of developing countries
By the year 2030, for the first time in history, 60 percent of the world’s people will be living in cities.
This is actually good news in some ways. “Cities are the fundamental building blocks of prosperity,” says Marc Weiss, chairman of the Prague Institute for Global Urban Development, “ both for the nation and for families.” Industrial and commercial activities in urban areas account for between 50 and 80 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in most countries of the world“ there’s the crazy notion that the way to deal with a city’s problems is to keep people out of them,”Weiss continued. “But the problems of the rural life are even more serious than those of the city.” For better or worse, urban-watchers are clear on one point: The quality of life for most people in the future will be determined by the quality of cities. Those cities will be bigger than ever. And yet, population numbers by themselves don’t determine a city’s prospects; after all, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Hamburg, Germany, have the same population. Nor is explosive growth necessarily the determining factor. “City problems,” one authority points out, “mostly have to do with weak, ineffective, and usually unrepresentative city governments.”
1. In the author’s opinion, _________.

A．better city, better life

B．both urban and rural areas have a larger population

C．the larger population, the faster a city develops

D．both urban and rural areas have larger gross domestic products

2. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The developing countries develop faster than the developed countries.

B．Cities contribute more to the GDP than the villagers.

C．Some problems are more easily solved in cities than in country.

D．It’s impossible to solve urban problems by getting people out of cities.

3. The last paragraph implies that ____________.

A．Public services are ineffective.

B．Cities are increasing too fast.

C．Population is not linked with development.

D．Government should be responsible for the problems in the cities.

【推荐3】Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.

Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.

Opening Hours and Safari (游猎) Times

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 7 p.m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season (季风季节).

Bandhavgarh Zones

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). For 2015-16, park entry tickets cost as follows:

·Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

·Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1. When can you visit the park?

A．In July.	B．In August.
C．In September.	D．In October.

2. How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?

A．1,200 rupees.	B．2,400 rupees.
C．4,800 rupees.	D．6,000 rupees.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about jeep hire in the park?

A．Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps.

B．Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.

C．Tourists can only hire a jeep from the park.

D．Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.

【推荐2】It’s November now and Christmas is on the way. What would be a better way to spend time with your loved ones than sitting down to watch some classic Christmas movies?

1. The Grinch (2000)

This is a Christmas must-watch. It was originally (最初) a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss, which I would suggest reading! It’s the story of a green monster (怪兽) who wants to destroy Christmas but who in the end discovers the power of love. I promise it’s a great film with plenty of laughs along the way.

2. Love Actually (2003)

While this is not a personal favourite of mine, people in the UK love this film. It features (由……主演) famous actors and actresses such as Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. It might be a little difficult to follow, but the heart-warming story makes it worth watching.

3. Home Alone (1990)

This is one of my favourite films of all time and I would watch it all year round if I could. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forget to take him on vacation. While the family are away, burglars (窃贼) try to break into the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps. The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud as you watch a 10-year-old boy outsmart two grown men.

4. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

You can’t have Christmas in an English-speaking country without watching this film. It’s not funny like Home Alone or The Grinch, but it is really touching. It’s about a man who says he is Santa Claus, but nobody believes him except a lawyer and a little girl. The storyline may seem a little childish but you can enjoy it at any age.

1. Which movie is based on a children’s book?

A．The Grinch.	B．Love Actually.
C．Home Alone.	D．Miracle on 34th Street.

2. What does the author think of Miracle on 34th Street?

A．It is his favourite movie.

B．It is funny and touching.

C．It is a little difficult to follow.

D．It is suitable for people of all ages.

3. What do the four movies have in common?

A．All can make you laugh out loud.

B．All are newly-made movies.

C．All are related to Christmas.

D．All tell stories about kids.