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We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. We’re looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2014, including:
At a crossroads in the Atlantic
As the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.
Photostory: On the road again
A selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M Aurel Stein’s early 20th century photographs of the Silk Road.
Dossier: Going underground
Mark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).
Net loss
Kit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.
And don’t forget…
…a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more…
Buy your copy now, click here and save up to 35% or call +44 (0)1635 588 496. Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents.
1. Who took photos of the Silk Road?
A.M Aurel Stein. | B.Fred Pearce. | C.Mark Rowe. | D.Lucien Castaing-Taylor. |
A.At a crossroads in the Atlantic |
B.Photostory: On the road again |
C.Dossier: Going underground |
D.Net loss |
A.Ascension Island has a bright future with more population. |
B.Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai. |
C.The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break. |
D.The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews. |
A.share adventures and discoveries |
B.give advice on taking photos |
C.attract readers to buy the magazine |
D.introduce the content of the magazine |
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Hit the beach
Pack your bathing suits, sun cream and towels - a beach bound adventure offers warm memories for all family members. Remember swimming in warm water at the shoreline, playing among the sands, and diving into the refreshing surf after a game of beach volleyball? You can recreate these happy experiences.
Play Street Hockey(曲棍球)
The best thing about summer street hockey is that loved ones of all skill levels can join in for an afternoon of physical activity, outdoor fun and competition. Channel your inner Sidney Crosby or Hayley Wickenheiser and see who can score the most goals.
Camp
Sleep under the stars, cook on a campfire and swim in a stream - camping in the great outdoors is a sure way to have wonderful family memories. Some campsites offer equipment such as full bathrooms, showers and sleeping bags. For more information visit Parks Canada’s website.
Take a Road Trip
Traveling along the highway with the windows down, wind rushing through your hair and the radio turned up loud enough for you to sing along. Who didn’t love a summertime journey in the backseat of their parents’ car as a kid? This summer, give your kids a taste of what you enjoyed at their age. Take a family road trip exploring together.
1. Who is the text intended for?
A.Teachers | B.Coaches |
C.Parents | D.Players |
A.swimming in the deep sea |
B.building sand castles |
C.diving into the refreshing surf |
D.playing beach volleyball |
A."Play Street Hockey" |
B."Take a Road Trip" |
C."Camp" |
D."Hit the Beach" |
A.Taking along enough food |
B.Bringing sleeping bags |
C.Packing your sun cream |
D.Sing along to music |
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Highlights:
● The Modern Wing contains contemporary(当代的)masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.
● View one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
● Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.
● The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.
Advice for visitors:
● Free guided tours are available daily at noon.
● Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
● Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am – 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.
● Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!
Getting there:
You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.
1. The Art Institute of Chicago can be visited on ____________.
A.Christmas Day | B.New Year’s Day |
C.Independence Day | D.Thanksgiving Day |
A.Picasso’s | B.Monet’s |
C.Pollock’s | D.Warhol’s |
A.take part in many hands-on activities |
B.join the Lion’s Trail tour |
C.enjoy free art-making activities |
D.get free guidance |
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Room Information
Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail.
Check-in Time:7:00 P. M.
Hotel Amenities:Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available.
Beach Plaza Hotel
625 N.Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33304
Room Information
The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach.Each room features direct-dial telephone, cable television and daily maid service.The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard.
Check-in Time:7:05 P. M.
Hotel Amenities:Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable.
Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel
3711 N.Ocean Blvd, Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33308
Room Information
Guest rooms feature TVs, in-room movies, Internet access, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and balconies.
Check-in Time:7:00 A.M.
Hotel Amenities:Parking,Heated Pool, Television with Cable, and Coffee Maker in Room.
1. Which hotel gives a promise?
A.Beach Plaza Hotel. | B.Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale. |
C.Baymont Inn Hotel. | D.Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
A.Beach Plaza Hotel. | B.Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale. |
C.Baymont Inn Hotel. | D.Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
A.enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel room |
B.want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotel |
C.are fond of swimming in heated water |
D.are a cigarette smoker |
A.In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available. |
B.All of the three hotels provide television with cable. |
C.You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
D.While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet. |
【推荐1】Beach tents that maximize shade and privacy
Gorich Beach Tent
$39.99-$99.99 at Amazon
Silver-coated fabric ensures that this beach tent can protect you from the sun while resisting UV (紫外线的) damage on your beach day. There’s plenty of space for everyone.
·Occupancy: 3-6 people
·Color Options: Blue, green, orange, bright blue, silver
WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter
$31.99-$49.99 at Amazon
Our top pick for the best beach tent of the year goes to WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. The tent is excellent at providing shelter from the sun’s UV rays. The tent is equipped with three sandbags, eight steel stakes (钢桩), six sand stakes and guy lines to ensure it stays put.
·Occupancy: 3 people
·Color Options: White, green, mint green, blue, light blue
Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy
$82.95-$127.80 at Amazon; $82.99-$127.80 at Walmart
It’s ideal for a family or a group of friends who don’t feel like ducking into a tent whenever they want a break from the sun’s UV rays. To set it up, lay out the tent on the ground, and fill the sacks with sand. While the canopy is water-repellent (防水的) and will work well in a light wind, it won’t offer protection in a heavy downpour or strong winds.
·Occupancy: 8 people
·Color Options: Green, dark blue, deep bright blue, greenish-blue
Monobeach Baby Beach Tent
$28.76 at Amazon
This lovely baby beach tent is made for babies under the age of 3. It features a mini poo that sits in the sand and can be filled with water to give your little one a place to safely splash around. A UV-protected sun shade keeps the sun away, which is nice if you don’t want to keep applying sunscreen.
·Occupancy: 1 person
·Color Options: Blue
1. Which tent comes in light blue?
A.Gorich Beach Tent. | B.WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. |
C.Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy. | D.Monobeach Baby Beach Tent |
A.It is hard to set up. | B.It can’t be used by many people. |
C.It is rather too expensive. | D.It doesn’t function in a storm. |
A.They can hold at least two people. |
B.They are available only at Amazon. |
C.They can protect people from strong sunlight. |
D.They are popular for different colors and sizes |
【推荐2】What’s the best way to take a tiny dorm room from bare bones to fully functional? Buy the right things to fill it. Head to your local IKEA, which is full of wonderful products.
JANSJÖ LED Wall/Clamp Spotlight in Copper
$11.99
If you’re a night owl but your roommate likes to get after that beauty sleep, individual lighting will help you. This lamp fits onto your bed frame, a shelf, or the edge of your desk or dresser and features a powerful LED light that can keep working for up to 25,000 hours (that’s 20 times longer than common bulbs!).
VITTSJÖ Laptop Stand
$29.99
Having a comfortable place is the surest way to get through a marathon study term. This small piece of furniture slides over the edge of the bed or couch to create a spot for your laptop. When not in use, it works as a nightstand or side table.
SALTRÖD Mirror with Shelf and Hooks
$59.99
That basic dresser and empty wardrobe your dorm room comes with aren’t nearly as functional as you might hope. In such a small space, the secret to organization is products like this mirror. The cheery yellow frame includes a shelf and five hooks — the perfect place to store your keys, scarves, sunglasses, and even jewelry.
1. What will you buy if you enjoy staying up?A.Dorm Room Desk. | B.Clamp Spotlight in Copper. |
C.VITTSJÖ Laptop Stand. | D.SALTRÖD Mirror with Shelf and Hooks. |
A.It is the cheapest. | B.It can be used in other ways. |
C.It takes up no room. | D.It is designed for sportsmen. |
A.They help save space. |
B.They sell well at the market. |
C.They can keep the room tidy. |
D.They can make the room larger. |
【推荐3】Changing the wording about expiration dates (保质期) on food items of easily going bad — which is currently unregulated (缺乏监管) and widely variable — could help reduce food waste, according to a new Cornell University study.
This work results from the “wild west” landscape of food date labels which is expected to be driven, to a large extent, by manufacturers’ (制造商) strong wish to sell more products. It is important for both the government’s decisions regarding date labels and the market impacts of reducing food waste.
A survey of consumers found that certain wording — “best by,” as opposed to “best if used by,” for example — had the possibility to reduce food waste, but that result differed depending on the type of food in question. The easier food is to go bad, the more likely it is to be thrown away.
“There are no practical rules about food date labels in the U.S. If you go into the yogurt section at a U.S. grocery store, you would see various date labels — ‘use by’, ‘best by’, ‘best if used by’, ‘fresh by’, or ‘sell by’, etc. Some consumers might smell the food to see if it is still good, while others might just look at the date label and drop it,” said Rickard, leader of the study team. “And the truth is that these date labels are not food safety dates; they’re just food quality dates.”
The 15 food items selected for the survey, including bread, cookies, chicken, packaged salad greens and canned soup, all typically use date labels with different wording variations. Survey results showed an increase in throwing intentions with the “use by” and the “sell by” date label, inferring that food with these date labels was more often thrown and replaced. So they think that the word “use” spoke more directly to the food safety impact of consuming food past the date listed on the package, and could therefore lead to an increase in food waste. However, the wording “best by” seemed to refer only to food quality beyond a certain date and led to less waste.
1. What is probably the main reason for so many date labels in the U.S.?A.The government wants to monitor the market. |
B.The producers intend to increase the food sales. |
C.The sellers tend to meet the needs of consumers. |
D.The manufacturers hope to ensure the food quality. |
A.“Best by”. | B.“Sell by”. | C.“Use by”. | D.“Best if used by”. |
A.To solve a problem. | B.To give a warning. |
C.To offer some advice. | D.To prove a fact. |
A.Similar Date Labels Mislead Shoppers |
B.Words Matter in Food Safety Messaging |
C.The Correct View of Consumption Is Important |
D.The U.S. Is Taking Measures to Reduce Food Waste |
【推荐1】Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi always dreamed of becoming a World Cup champion. Now, he has achieved this.
On Dec 18, Argentina defeated France in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by winning 4-2 in penalties (点球大战) following a 3-3 tie after extra time. Among the seven goals, Messi scored three times.
This victory has helped Argentina win another World Cup after their last win in 1986. Meanwhile, to some extent, it also ended the shadow of Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona over Messi.
For a long time, Messi has been compared with Maradona. With excellent skills and great accomplishments, these two players are both considered the greatest players in their era. Maradona succeeded in helping his team lift the trophy (奖杯) in the World Cup. Yet, Messi hadn’t before.
Messi has won many honors, as a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, a ten-time La Liga champion and a four-time UEFA Champions League winner. While he led the Argentina team to take part in World Cup four times before, his team’s best result was just runner-up, namely the second place in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Many Argentine fans felt disappointed and even doubted him. However, Messi did not give up, for him, there is no eternal glory in the football world, and adversity (逆境) still exists everywhere. “I’m not a superstar,” Messi said. “I just hope to play better, and better. So please don’t believe that I can perform miracles, instead, believe that I am not afraid of difficulties and adversity.”
Now, all rumors and disappointment are gone. With his perseverance and skills, the Argentina superstar brought World Cup glory to his country again. Winning in the last World Cup in his career also serves as the perfect storybook ending to the 35-year-old legend.
1. How many goals were scored in the final in total?A.7 | B.5 | C.12 | D.6 |
A.Messi led the Argentina team to the trophy in the 1986 World Cup. |
B.So far, Messi has led the Argentina team to take part in World Cup for five times. |
C.Messi’s soccer skills are thought to be not so good as Maradona’s. |
D.Messi was trapped in adversity and difficulties and didn’t believe in himself. |
A.Strong-willed. | B.Lucky. | C.Confident. | D.Generous. |
A.Argentina Won the World Cup. |
B.Messi and Maradona: Two Soccer Legends. |
C.Messi Brought Glory to Home. |
D.Lionel Messi’s Soccer Career. |
Art Is for Enjoyment Art is meant to be displayed. Don't ever feel pressured to buy something you won't appreciate looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don't buy something that doesn't appeal to you just because it is trendy(流行的), because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don't like the artwork at all, don't buy it! |
Art Improves Your Environment Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an essential part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique pattern in your home and make it more attractive. For similar reasons, art often graces commercial buildings, such as reception rooms and the offices of top executives. |
Art Makes a Statement The kind of art you surround yourself says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. It's an expression of who you are. Be true to yourself, and choose art which is meaningful to you. |
Art Can Be an Investment Art can pay handsome returns, but this very rarely happens overnight. If you're hoping to make a fast buck, art may not be the right avenue for you. There are investors, of course, who like to put their money in art. They do this for two main reasons: emotional as well as financial benefits. |
Art Enriches Your Life At a conference on health and aging, held in Australia, a professor from Melbourne's RMIT University shared his findings that love—even the love of an activity or a work of art contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan. |
Art Makes an Impression When you need to give a gift which will make a lasting impression, a fine piece of artwork is hard to beat. Any recipient(接受者) will appreciate receiving such an exclusive gift, and be honored that you valued her enough to give her something so unique and precious. Just remember to select something which will appeal to your recipient's tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. |
1. We can find something about the host's personality, tastes and values through looking at________ .
A.the expression on the face |
B.the mirror on the wall |
C.the kind of art around him |
D.the truth of the art in his home |
A.Good art can purify humans' soul |
B.Good art makes you work fast |
C.Good art creates a good life |
D.Good art does not always cost huge money |
A.is a good way to become rich overnight |
B.can awaken people to protect the environment |
C.can help people to keep fit and live longer |
D.can hardly serve as a present |
A.what function art has in people's life |
B.how to choose artworks for your life |
C.what attitudes people have to art |
D.how to make a fortune from artworks |
【推荐3】Last summer, over 12,000 fans were at Wembley Arena in London, shouting and cheering. Thousands more were watching online.
Millions of people in the UK play games for fun. Some of them have become professional games, playing games as their full-time job.
But are esports really sports? Are players athletes? Some say no.
But others say yes: esports are sports. Players do need some physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination (协调) and timing. Snooker (斯诺克台球) and shooting are classified as sports.
A.Then perhaps esports should be, too. |
B.They prove popular throughout the world. |
C.Instead, it has great influence on their health. |
D.It’s not easy being a professional gamer, though. |
E.But this wasn’t a football, basketball or tennis match. |
F.As well as playing games, many people like watching them, too. |
G.Esports players don’t need to run, jump, throw or do big physical actions. |