Four Bike-Friendly Cities
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
With more bikes than people, the city is structured with cyclists in mind. Low-speed limits in the centre limit the impact of cars, while bike racks on public transport make it easy to travel long distances, Rental shops are everywhere. The terrain (地热) is famously flat, and an online bike route planner makes it easy.
Berlin, Germany
With over 1, 000 km of bike paths, the vast majority of which are protected lanes. It’s no wonder Berliners love to get around by bike. For the traveller, the major sights are within easy reach on a bicycle. The “Call A Bike ”share system allows you to simply lock the bike to any fixed object and call in a code to “return’ it.
Paris, France
Home to the Velib’ public bike sharing system that has over 20, 000 bikes, and with 500 km of bike paths, Paris cyclists can enjoy the city safe from motorists. A Velib’ stationis almost always within sight, or just around the next corner.
Tokyo, Japan
Despite being home to one of the most expansive public transport networks on the planet, Tokyo residents still cycle in large numbers. Though the extent of bike lanes is limited, safe drivers ease the tension between car and cyclist. Unique automatic underground bike parking garages are provided when you need to store your bike.
1. What is special about the city Amsterdam?| A．There are free bikes everywhere. |
| B．There are more bikes than people. |
| C．There is a public bike sharing system. |
| A．Hiring bikes. | B．Repairing bikes. | C．Buying bus tickets |
| A．Tokyo. | B．Paris. | C．Berlin. |
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【推荐1】The Art Institute of Chicago
Visitor Information
Museum Hours
Members: The first hour of every day, 10 a.m. —11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing.
Monday—Wednesday Closed
Thursday: 11 a.m.—8 p. m.
Friday—Sunday: 11 a.m.—5 p. m.
●Audio GuideAudio guides can be rented at the admission counter, audio counter and outside some special exhibitions. The guide is free to visitors with visual or hearing disabilities.
●Journey MakerWith the digital interactive JourneyMaker, you can build custom family guides based on your child’s interests-from superheroes to strange and wild creatures. Start your museum journey in the Family Room of the Ryan Leaning Center, and make your visit to the Art Institute an adventure for the whole family.
●Official Mobile AppYour personal, pocket-sized guide to the collection, this new iOS app features podcast-style audio tours, location-aware technology, access to the digital member card, and so much more. Download it today from the App Store.
●PhotographyWe encourage you to take pictures of the collection and special exhibitions for personal use. Signs indicate the few works that are not allowed to be photographed due to a lender requirement.
●PhonesYou are welcome to use your phone to take pictures, text, and use the museum’s app-anything that does not disturb other visitors. If you need to make a phone call, please do so in a non-gallery space.
●Valet ParkingArt Institute visitors can drop off their cars at the Modern Wing entrance (159 East Monroe Street) and walk right into the museum. The valet service is available daily from 10:30 a. m. until one-half hour after closing.
●AdmissionAdult: $ 32
Student: $ 26
Child (aged 13 and under): Free
Help us protect the collection-please do not touch the art.
1. How long at maximum can a visitor stay in the museum per day?| A．1 hour. | B．6 hours. | C．9 hours. | D．10 hours. |
| A．Valet parking is not available after closing. | B．All artworks are encouraged to be pictured. |
| C．Audio guide is free to every museum visitor. | D．Family guides can be tailored to visitors’ needs. |
| A．$ 64. | B．$ 90. | C．$ 116. | D．$ 128. |
【推荐2】Book Subscription(订阅)Boxes for Kids
Lillypost Book Subscription Box(Ages 0 to 7)
Cost: $19.95 per month+$4.95 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Help your favorite child’s imagination run wild with this monthly book subscription! Each box comes packed with three new books. You can choose the board book subscription, the picture book subscription, or choose to get a mix of both styles. Plus, for every box purchased, Lillypost donates a book to a child in need!
WAM Book Bundle(Ages 3 to 10)
Cost: $27.99 per month +$5 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
2 to 3 different children’s books are delivered to your child each month, according to their age and reading level. Some subscriptions also include an educator activity guide for those planning to use this subscription as part of schooling, either at home or in a traditional setting. There are also one-time purchases available for the cost of one month’s subscription.
Just Like Me Book Box(Ages 0 to 12)
Cost: 833 a month+$5 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Just Like Me Book Box is a monthly subscription box containing children’s books featuring characters of color and fun book swag（赠品）! They provide 2 to 3 hand-picked books for kids 12 and under and offer boxes for different age groups: baby to 3. ages 4 to 8, and ages 9 to 12.
Literati Kids(Ages 0 to 12)
Cost: $9.95 per month plus the cost of any books you keep.
5 books and a few extra surprises are delivered to your child every month in beautiful packaging. You get a week to try the books out. Then keep what you want and return the rest for free in a prepaid return envelope. Literati will even match Amazon list prices on books you decide to purchase.
1. How many subscription options does Lillypost have?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Literati Kids. | B．WAM Book Bundle. |
| C．Just Like Me Book Box. | D．Lillypost Book Subscription Box. |
| A．It is fit for the children under twelve. | B．It donates a book for every subscription. |
| C．Readers can return books they purchased. | D．Readers have to bear the shipping fare. |
【推荐3】The UCL Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is a unique two-week course for students who want to experience life at one of the world's leading universities in the heart of London.
Course dates
27 July- 10 August 2020
Students should arrive in London before 27 July and leave on 11 August.
Entry（入学）requirements
You will have an English language level between IELTS 5.5 and 7.0, but you can still apply with a teacher's reference（推荐信）.And you will be an international high school student about to start your final year of high school, usually aged 16 or 17 years old （but not 18） and a non — native English speaker'
Course structure
You will take morning classes in the school, and attend workshops and take part in cultural and social activities most weekday afternoons out of the school.
Morning classes
The course is unique. Unlike other summer courses, it will show you how UCL achieves its goal of making all its students have global minds, helping you to understand global problems from different points of view.
Social activities
The course will also provide you with the chance to meet with other students who are living and studying in London. You will be supported by UCL teachers and trained with UCL students during social activities.
Fees and expenses
The cost of UCL'S Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is £ 4.000 for each student; this fee doesn't include: lunch and snacks, insurance, UCL Bloomsbury gym.
1. Who can apply for the course?| A．A Japanese student aged 1 8. |
| B．A high school graduate from Australia. |
| C．A Chinese student aged 17 with IELTS 5.5. |
| D．A student aged 16 from America with a reference. |
| A．Live in local families. |
| B．Develop international views. |
| C．Take evening classes out of the school. |
| D．Take part in cultural activities at weekends. |
| A．Students need to pay extra money for lunch. |
| B．Students can choose not to buy insurance. |
| C．Students can pay the fee after 10 August. |
| D．Students will spend £ 4,000 on living expenses. |
【推荐1】An electric flying vehicle called Skai was shown yesterday near Los Angeles, California. Skai is made by Alaka’i Technologies. The vehicle has six rotors（旋翼）on the roof and seats inside for five people.
Like a drone（无人机）, the vehicle from Alaka’i Technologies takes off and lands vertically（垂直地）. It’s one of many similar electric flying vehicles in production, including ones from Boeing and Airbus. But most of them are powered by batteries, which can add a lot of weight. The Skai instead uses very light hydrogen fuel cells to run its rotors, giving it a range of 400 miles（644 kilometers）and the capacity to carry 1,000 pounds（454 kilograms）in people or goods, the company says.
Alaka’i says it’s planning a test flight near its Massachusetts headquarters. It will be flown by an on ⁃ board pilot（飞行员）, but the technology exists to eventually fly it remotely and even autonomously. However, it will be years before the Federal Aviation Administration（FAA）allows the autonomous flight of passenger vehicles, said Thaddeus Lightfoot, who helps companies navigate FAA rules.
“Drone⁃ like vehicles such as the Skai must first simply prove their airworthiness, like any common plane. After that, getting commercial certification is another complex process. The technology is interesting, but the regulatory road will be very long,”said Lightfoot, adding that the idea of allowing people to fly in a large aircraft without a pilot is“well outside the current regulatory system.”
Hanvey, CEO of Alaka’i Technologies, said that it could take at least a decade before the company realizes his goal of electric flying vehicles ferrying passengers over major cities at nearly 120 mph. Before that, he hopes to see Skai aircraft used by first responders to send in food or water following disasters like hurricanes or wildfires. It could also serve as a mobile cell tower, staying in the sky for up to 10 hours over a neighborhood to provide communication services, he said.
1. What is the advantage of the Skai?| A．It is quite light. | B．It uses batteries. |
| C．It carries more people. | D．It lands autonomously. |
| A．It costs a lot. |
| B．It saves energy. |
| C．It is not readily available now. |
| D．It will soon get approved by FAA. |
| A．Prove its safety to fly. | B．Conduct a test flight. |
| C．Get a commercial license. | D．Obey the International Air Law. |
| A．In the countryside. | B．In some major cities. |
| C．In mountainous areas. | D．In disaster⁃stricken areas. |
【推荐2】The local transport in Liverpool City Region is convenient for visitors to go around. The following are some means of transport for you to choose from.
By Train
Mersey rail trains run frequently throughout the day across 68 stations in and around the Liverpool area. With 4 city centre underground stations you can easily get around the city.
You can now buy tickets online. Your ticket will be emailed straight to you, so you don’t have to think about it at the station, just jump on the train and enjoy your journey!
By Bike
Liverpool is easy to get around by bike. Bike parking can be found on the Liverpool Cycle Map. If you’re arriving in Liverpool by train or ferry, bikes go free.
The CityBike bicycle hire system is also available in the city centre. Find more information at www.citvbiheliverpool.co.uk
By Bus
Bus travel in and around Liverpool is a green and convenient way to explore the destination. The bus network is run by Merseytravel, with two main city centre bus terminals — Liverpool ONE and Queen Square.
1. Where can we get the information of bike parking?| A．At the bus station. | B．At the ticket office. |
| C．On the Liverpool Cycle Map. | D．At the underground station. |
| A．The City Bike | B．Merseytravel | C．LiverpoolONE | D．Queen Square |
| A．Visitors in Liverpool. | B．Life in Liverpool |
| C．Travel transport in Liverpool | D．Fun activities in Liverpool. |
The long-distance Amtrak trains have lots of room. Coach seats have lots of leg room and wide aisles(走廊),sightseeing lounges(休闲室) have large windows, and sleeping areas can provide a good night’s rest. On a train trip, there’s time to talk, play cards or board games, and read to one another. On a car trip, parents have to drive while on a train, parents can sit back and watch the scenery go by. Unlike an airplane, traveling by train is not the quickest way to arrive at your destination; the train is the destination in itself.
Amtrak manages long-distance trains that run through the United States. Routes have different names, such as Empire Builder, California Zephyr, Sunset Limited and Southwest Chief. The long-distance trains have double-decker cars(Superliners), sightseeing lounges, and a real dining car. On shorter trains, such as from New York to Washington. DC, the cars are single level and only have a snack bar. In the Superliner trains, the sightseeing lounge is lined with windows on the second level while on the lower level a snack bar and tables can be found. In the evening, videos are shown in the lounge car—either entertaining movies or documentaries.
Tip: As delays are common on Amtrak trains, always call the station before you go there. Otherwise,
1. What’s the advantage of seeing America by train?
| A．There are more services on the train than any other |
| B．Traveling by train is the quickest way to reach your destination. |
| C．Traveling by train gives people more time to see and do things. |
| D．The trains like Amtrak allow people to enjoy the journey cheaply. |
| A．Sleeping areas. | B．Snack bars. | C．Sightseeing lounges. | D．Coach seats. |
| A．You will have to wait. |
| B．You make your heel cool. |
| C．You will have no place to stand on the train. |
| D．Your feet will be hurt on the train. |
| A．There are lines of windows on the lower level. |
| B．The snack bar is on the higher level. |
| C．A sightseeing lounge is on the upper level. |
| D．Both levels are equipped with videos. |
【推荐1】Europe’s Best Upcoming Food Festivals
Matstreif (Oslo, Norway), July 11-12
With a wide variety of dishes available at wallet-sparing prices, this event sees more than 200 food stalls open for business in Oslo’s City Hall Square.
Bold foodies should try “rakfisk”-rotten fish. If that sounds a bit much, there’s always “svele”, a kind of pancake that originates from western Norway.
Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival (Loch Lomond, Scotland), August 4-6
The 10th annual edition of this festival offers one of the best showcases for Scottish produce. On the menu are local specialties and venison (鹿肉) from the surrounding national park.
For those who like a competitive edge with their lunch, there’s even a “haggis” eating contest that pits eight hungry visitors against each other to see who can eat a pound of the local food quickest.
Stutt garter Weindorf (Stuttgart, Germany), August 21-25
This food festival celebrates wine on the land of beer.
German wine is obviously underrated. Stuttgart’s annual Weindorf sees 28 open air restaurants serving more than 500 wines from Baden and Wurttemberg, with reds, whites, roses and sparkling versions all available. Fresh pretzels and chocolates will also be available to help mop up the alcohol.
Cheese 2015 (Bra, Italy), August 27-September 2
The name is a bit of a giveaway here. This bi-annual event sees Italy’s best cheese makers gather on the small town of Bra.
It’s free to visit, although plenty of euros are needed to pay for samples and try out some of the courses on offer. Whatever they are hunting for, cheese lovers will be well taken care of. They just need to make sure there’’s time for post-cheese snooze before the next round of cheese tasting.
1. What can visitors do at the Norwegian food festival?| A．Try some pancakes. | B．Eat a pound of haggis. |
| C．Drink red and white wines. | D．Buy samples of cheese. |
| A．In Oslo, Norway. | B．In Loch Lomond, Scotland. |
| C．In Stuttgart, Germany. | D．In Bra, Italy. |
| A．Matstreif. | B．Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival. |
| C．Stuttgarter Weindorf. | D．Cheese 2015. |
【推荐2】Four Most Popular Books
Emily’s House
by Amy Belding Brown
Margaret Maher works as the servant in the family home of poet Emily Dickinson, cleaning, cooking, and defending her hostess from prying (窥探) eyes. Margaret’s special voice brings this novel to life; it’s a viewpoint full of honesty, humor, and clever observations.
All In
by Billie Jean King
The tennis champion writes about her life with self-awareness, while not underplaying her role as a trailblazer (先驱) for women’s rights. She isn’t satisfied with her younger self for feeling a need to hide her sexual identity to safeguard her career, and touches on the damage that secret caused.
Pastoral Song
by James Rebanks
English sheep farmer and writer James Rebanks offers a sustainable method for raising animals, preserving habitat, caring for the environment and helping small farmers all at the same time.
Agatha of Little Neon
by Claire Luchette
This is a novel about desire and sisterhood, figuring out how you fit in (or don’t), and the unexpected friends who help you find your truest self.
Agatha is one of four young nuns (修女), who tend to the residents of Little Neon, a house in Rhode Island. She has lived every day of the last nine years with her sisters: they work together, laugh together and pray together. Their world is contained within the little house they share. The four of them are devoted to Mother Roberta and to their quiet, purposeful life.
1. Who will probably be interested in the book Emily’s House?| A．Those who support women’s rights. | B．Those who love poetry. |
| C．Those who are fond of nature. | D．Those who like playing tennis. |
| A．Emily’s House. | B．All In. |
| C．Pastoral Song. | D．Agatha of Little Neon. |
| A．Amy Belding Brown. | B．Billie Jean King |
| C．James Rebanks | D．Claire Luchette. |
【推荐3】Events for Kids
From My Window Giveaway
April 9-April 29, free
What do you see from your window? Draw it and enter to win some books and activities from Barefoot Books. They have created a fun, imaginative drawing printable for kids and grown-ups to create a scene from their window. Grown-ups can share the pictures you create with your kids on the Internet and a winner will be chosen on April 30.
Cook-in with Chef Gino
April 20-April 24, free
Join Chef Gino every day at 5 pm this week as we cook with the kids! He'll show live on the Internet, showing kids how to make dinner with what they have on hand. Each day he'll take advice from kids everywhere and select one request (要求) a day and go live the following day at 5 pm to create dinner using only those exact ingredients (原料)!
Blossom(开花)Hunt
March 1-May 31, $l5 adults, $5 ages 5-l2
The Garden burst to life in different colors. Take a map and search on for beautiful cherry and rose blossoms. You can learn about the history and story behind these blossoms. Please note the blossoms are seasonal, and weather varies from year to year. This year, it is said that cherry and stone-fruit blossoms will range from February to late March and roses in April, May and even into June.
Berkner Break Family Concert
April 17-April 20, free
Children's musician Laurie Berkner is here to make it easier for kids and parents to find a routine (常规), get up and move, and learn and play together. Each weekday on Laurie's social media, she's posting a video of one of her songs for a Berkner Break, performing such well-loved favorites as We Are the Dinosaurs and The Goldfish.
1. If you join in From My Window Giveaway, you may________.| A．know the result on the last day | B．learn new things on taking photos |
| C．learn how to draw with grown-ups | D．have a chance to win a prize |
| A．Organize a cooking competition. | B．Ask one student to cook each day. |
| C．Teach kids how to cook online. | D．Choose one kid to cook with him. |
| A．From My Window Giveaway. | B．Cook-in with Chef Gino. |
| C．Blossom Hunt. | D．Berkner Break Family Concert. |
