【推荐1】Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one the official residences (住所)of the Queen,who sometimes stays here.

Audio tours (语音导游)

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends and baby carriers are also available.

St George’s Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.

Shopping

Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys, please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permits in the State Apartments or St George's Chapel.

Photography and mobile phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the Slate Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.

Security

As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour ________.

A．in the Courtyard

B．in the State Apartments

C．at the Admission Center

D．at St George's Chapel

2. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?

A．A security guard.

B．A pushchair.

C．A free toy.

D．A baby carrier.

3. Who can get re-entry permits?

A．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.

B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. .

D．Visitors eating outside St George's Chapel.

4. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phone?

A．To ensure the safety of others.

B．To ensure the security of the Castle.

C．To prevent them from disturbing others.

D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.

5. In the last part,a “working royal palace” refers to one ________.

A．still being constructed

B．still used by the royal family

C．where the Queen usually works

D．where works of art are on show

【推荐2】WELCOME TO THE RONALD REAGAN

PRESIDENTLAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Visit the limited­time “Interactive! The Exhibition” at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and save more than 30% on museum admission tickets with an audio tour.

WHEN

Through Feb. 28, 2017

WHAT'S INCLUDED

$19 (reg. $28) ... Admission for one person to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library   and Museum,   including “Interactive! The Exhibition” with an audio tour. Please note: the virtual reality (虚拟现实) experience will be an additional cost and participants must be 10 years old or above.

WHY WE LOVE IT

• The exhibition is a hands­on experience focusing on movies, TV, music and the arts

• Experience virtual reality, 1980s video games, robots, 3D printing

• Climb aboard Air Force One,   view the expensive comfortable presidential car and a Marine One helicopter

• Explore Reagan's legacy (遗产): Step into an Oval Office copy and see a piece of the Berlin Wall

• The audio tour has more than 50 stops and original material not copied in the exhibits

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This is a season­specific event. All sales are final. No refunds (退款) or exchanges. Not valid after the expiration date. Valid any regular museum operating day through Feb. 28, 2017. Museum hours are 10 a. m. －5 p. m. , seven days a week. Valid for one person. Cannot combine with other offers. Must use in one visit. Tickets include admission to “Interactive! The Exhibition” and the entire museum's galleries and grounds.

1. What can visitors do while visiting the library and museum?

A．Fly on Air Force One.

B．Experience virtual reality for free.

C．Approach technology of different times.

D．Learn about the president's daily routine.

2. What does the author say about the admission ticket?

A．It can be enjoyed with other offers.

B．It allows limitless visits to the museum.

C．It isn't accessible to children.

D．It cannot be changed once sold.

3. What type of writing is this passage?

A．A notice.	B．An official report.
C．An advertisement.	D．A tour review.

【推荐3】Imagine standing on one spot where the only direction is south. You can experience it if you join a group of just 128 passengers for your trip to the pole of the world. Your icebreaker ship, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to the North Pole, which is more commonly associated with fairy tales.

Days 1 & 2 — From Helsinki to Murmansk

Your adventure begins from Helsinki, Finland’s capital. From Helsinki, you’ll join your fellow passengers on the flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you’ll start your voyage to the North Pole and get to know 50 Years of Victory.

Days 3-6 — Travelling towards the north in the Arctic Ocean

Being on Victory and feeling the icebreaker as it cuts through the Arctic pack ice is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll have plenty of time to get to know your shipmates, and be treated to lectures and discussions about the trip by our expedition team while seeing various birds. There are other things you can do, such as playing basketball.

Days 7 & 8 — 90° North

Take photos, call your family and wave a flag; just be sure to enjoy your moment at the pole. If environmental conditions permit, you can jump into the icy waters around the North Pole. We’ll also attempt to send passengers high above the pole in our hot-air balloon to celebrate this great moment (highly weather dependent).

Days 9 & 10 — Getting off Victory in Murmansk and flying to Helsinki

When you return to Murmansk, it will be time to say goodbye to 50 Years of Victory. You’ll be sent to the airport for your flight to Helsinki.

1. What will visitors do in Murmansk?

A．Attend a lecture.	B．Go aboard a ship.
C．Meet with other tourists.	D．Learn about the North Pole.

2. What benefit can visitors get during Days 3-6?

A．Tasting rich seafood.	B．Riding in a hot-air balloon.
C．Enlarging their knowledge.	D．Interacting with wild creatures.

3. When can visitors swim in the sea?

A．On Days 1 & 2.	B．On Days 3-6.
C．On Days 7 & 8.	D．On Days 9 & 10.

【推荐1】I’ve spent over a year in India, and in those 365 plus days, I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities. My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated, particularly by taxi and rickshaw (人力车) drivers, but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel, as long as you know what you’re doing. Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi, India, and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams (欺骗).

Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are, if you arrive in Delhi by plane, as soon as you make it through customs, you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers. At the Delhi airport, be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths. One is inside the airport, and one is outside. The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police   rather than by independent taxi drivers.

Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities, in part because it’s how the locals often travel. Auto-rickshaws are more common, but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi. If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw, you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees. Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees, depending on distance.

If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals, take a public bus. Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning. They are, however, very cheap. A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees, as long as you stay within the city limits. Since Indian buses get so crowded, try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.

The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi. Fares are reasonable, between six and 22 rupees. All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English, and tokens can be purchased for between six and 22 rupees.

1. The author is trying to __________ in Delhi through this text.

A．explain the difficulties of traveling	B．expect us to travel around
C．show his/her experiences	D．give some advice of traveling

2. To avoid being cheated, you ought to _________ if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.

A．go out of the airport	B．go to a police-run booth
C．show your ticket to the driver	D．pay more to the drivers to keep safe

3. The author suggests taking a rickshaw in order to __________.

A．help the local rickshaw drivers	B．enjoy the comfortable trip
C．gain some unique experience	D．save some money

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India.

B．It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway.

C．A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him.

D．You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India.

【推荐2】Sydney has a huge bus system. No buses accept cash, and a ticket needs to be bought ahead of time. The buses often run at busy hours and regularly during the day. The Sydney Explorer bus provides air-conditioned service and stops at 27 tourist attractions. Its partner, the Bondi Explorer, stops at 19 attractions. Tickets allow holders to jump on and off as they please, and they are valid for one or two days. It’s an easy way to see the city and the surroundings.
Sydney’s train service runs throughout the central city area and the surroundings. Tickets can be bought from machines that operate 24 hours a day or from ticket offices. The monorail (单轨铁路) travels through central Sydney. It is the most excellent way to gain a good view of the whole city. The monorail runs every three to five minutes, and it takes 15 minutes to complete its journey.
Sydney is build around a harbour, and the Parramatta River has a large ferry system. It serves the area around the harbour. These include Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, Rose Bay, the North Shore, Cockatoo Island and Sydney Olympic Park. The ferries have operated for more than 135 years and 14 million passengers take the ferries each year.
Water taxis can transport passengers to specific locations, and offer guided tours of watereways. They also offer special services that some visitors may enjoy. The tickets sell for 20 Australian dollars for a day or 57 Australian dollars for a week. It is strange, isn’t it?
1. What should people take when getting on the bus in Sydney?

A．Cash.	B．Tickets.
C．Change.	D．Bank cards.

2. The underlined sentence in Paragraph I means that passengers     .

A．can stop the bus at any time

B．can visit the city at night

C．should buy two tickets to get on and off the bus

D．can get on and off the bus many times with a ticket

3. Which of the following is the best way to view the whole Sydney?

A．By monorail.	B．By bus.
C．By train.	D．By ferry.

4. Compared with the ferry, what is the advantage of water taxi?

A．It runs much faster.

B．It is much cheaper.

C．It can reach more places.

D．It can provide special services.

5. How much will a visitor spend if he buys a water taxi ticket for six days?

A．20 Australian dollars.	B．37 Australian dollars.
C．57 Australian dollars.	D．120 Australian dollars.

【推荐3】The Government has proposed to spend money developing wireless charging roads in the UK as part of a £ 40 million plan. Wireless charging roads could be developed to recharge electric cars while they drive along to solve some problems about limited equipment to encourage ownership of these vehicles and ensure better air quality. The Government has promised the money to developing both on-street and wireless charging to help transformation from internal combustion engine(内燃机) cars to electric cars.

These systems work similarly to a Scalextric toy car. Wireless charging uses a process called electromagnetic induction(电磁感应) to move energy. On the ground is a pad in which electricity is passed through a set of wire to generate a magnetic field. It is then moved to a receiver on the underside of the car. Once the technology works, it could mean that drivers can fill up their car as they drive along, meaning there could be longer periods between charging.

The proposal was made in Department for Transport (DfT) and could also see charging points positioned at service stations and car parks. New homes will also, where permitted, be built with some points. David Martell, of the electric car charging company BP Chargemaster, said: “Wireless charging will make driving an electric vehicle as similar as possible to driving a petrol car but without going to the petrol station frequently.”

This is not the first time that wireless charging roads have been proposed as a number of firms have developed technologies. Renault partnered with Qualcomm and VEDECOM Tech to develop a road to test the technology’s capability. The 100-metre test track was said to be capable of a charge up to 20 kilowatts at speeds up to, and over, 62 miles per hour (nearly 100 kmh).

1. What does the UK government do according to paragraph 1?

A．It tries to solve problems of air pollution.	B．It supports the development of electric vehicles.
C．It has planned to introduce modern transportation.	D．It limits the use of internal combustion engine cars.

2. What does the second paragraph focus on?

A．How the electric cars get charged.	B．How a Scalextric toy car functions.
C．How the wireless road systems run.	D．How the new technology benefits people.

3. How does David Martell find the new technology?

A．It makes electric cars easy to drive.	B．It gets petrol cars unfavorable.
C．It gives rise to many new car parks.	D．It saves drivers’ trips to petrol stations.

4. Why does the author mention the figures in the last paragraph?

A．To announce the progress of the new technology.	B．To prove the effect of wireless charging roads.
C．To encourage the cooperation among different firms.	D．To show the efficiency of the wireless road systems.

【推荐1】Work starts early on White Gate Farm in East Lyme, Connecticut. By 7 a. m., farm manager Dan Wood was at the East Lyme Post Office dropping off a box of fresh produce that later in the day would be delivered by mail to Chelsea Gubbins, who lives across town.

White Gate Farm is a member of Farmers Post, a pilot programme that enables smallholder farms across eastern Connecticut to ship fresh produce and other farm products to local households through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Farmers Post takes advantage of a USPS programme called Connect Local that allows small businesses to offer same-day and next-day delivery at a fixed low cost.

Food remains in the fields because either market prices are too low or the cost of the workforce is too high, or because the size and shape of the produce make it unattractive to stores. Each year, around 10 million tons of crops never get harvested, causing about 16% of total US food loss and waste.

“Food that is wasted has a much larger influence than just the loss of the food itself,” says Julia Kurnik, senior director of Innovation Start-ups at WWF. “Everything that went into growing it goes out the window as well—the water, the land, and the energy. And as the food breaks down, it produces greenhouse gases. The bad effects amplify greatly.”

Besides reducing food waste, selling farm products directly to local customers cuts down on the cross-country shipping of food grown in California or elsewhere. This reduces the so-called food miles that researchers believe cause about 6% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Fruits and vegetables, which are often transported out of season and require refrigeration, produce lots of greenhouse gases between farms and people’s plates.

Wood understands that Farmers Post can help to end that waste. “Farming is kind of like cooking for a big group.” he says. “This is helping us get right on the money, using almost 100% of what we grow and harvest.”

1. Why was Farmers Post started?

A．To provide professional modern farming methods.

B．To create more delivery jobs for local people

C．To pick up and carry customers to different farms.

D．To make the delivery of produce easier and cheaper.

2. What may cause some US crops to remain unharvested according to the text?

A．The limited need for farm products.	B．The shortage of workers and harvesting tool.
C．Their low value and poor quality.	D．Bad weather and road conditions.

3. What does the underlined word “amplify” mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Increase.

B．Slow.

C．Switch.

D．Weaken.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．The Food Safety Movement Has Met Some Challenges

B．A Farm-to-Table Programme Helps Reduce Food Waste

C．Farmers Post Explores Ways to Make High-Quality Products

D．Small Farms Play a Leading Role in Serving Communities

【推荐2】From 20-pound turkeys to Christmas cookies, with their emphasis on food, experts agree the holidays are an ideal time to get kids involved in the kitchen.

“I think it helps build up their confidence and their independence,” Charleston-based chef and mother-of-two Aimee Jones said. “They say, ‘Look, I can make something yummy.’ Especially when they can share it with their parents, it definitely helps them build confidence in themselves.”

Instilling(灌输) a comfort level with cooking at an early age can create a life-long habit of making meals at home and help to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Nico Romo, a father of three said. “If something goes wrong with the heat on the stove, they know they can handle it. And they’re using their hands to create things. They can already draw and do all those things, so why can’t they hold and chop a vegetable? You show them and watch them. It’s a lot of fun.”

Involving children in creating their favorite holiday treats also makes for a one-of-a-kind bonding experience. “For better, you will share recipes and anecdotes that you learned at the elbows of mothers and grandmothers long gone,” they wrote.

“For worse, you will whine(埋怨) and lose your patience when they accidentally spill heavy cream all over the kitchen table while making mini-shortcakes with berries, but they will love you anyway, teaching you, the one who’s supposed to be the grown-up, about unconditional affection and ready forgiveness.”

1. What does the author suggest in paragraph 2?

A．Increasing children’s confidence by cooking.	B．Forming a tradition of family cooking.
C．Cooking delicious meals for children.	D．Making holidays more meaningful.

2. What does Nico Romo mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Children are good at drawing.	B．This is an age lack of creativity.
C．Children are able to handle cookery.	D．Modern technology is easy to learn.

3. What will adults learn when children make a mess in the kitchen?

A．The skills in controlling their temper.	B．The remarks made for complaint.
C．The tips for making everything in order.	D．The unlimited love and pardon.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The stress of cooking during holidays.	B．The benefits of cooking with kids.
C．The advantage of playing with children.	D．The importance of sharing recipes.