【推荐1】Learning about butterflies(蝴蝶) can be great fun. There are four specific butterfly places in Massachusetts, USA you can visit to discover and see these magical creatures.

The Butterfly Garden at the Museum of Science, Boston

The Butterfly Garden at the Museum of Science is a wonderful, affordable way to learn about and experience butterflies. You can learn the four stages of the butterfly life cycle, other interesting facts about butterflies, and most importantly, see up close many butterfly species in a tropical environment taken to the top floor of the museum. Hours: Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

The Butterfly Place, Weston

The first butterfly place built in Massachusetts, the Butterfly Place is the result of one family’s passion about butterflies. The owner George Leslie saw an article in the Smithsonian Magazine about butterfly gardens, and decided to start his own. The Butterfly Place carries books about butterflies, and butterfly hatching kits, where you can watch caterpillars(幼虫)change into butterflies. Summer hours: Daily, 10: 00 am-5: 00 pm.

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory(温室) and Gardens, South Deerfield

See close to 3000 free flying butterflies, enclosed in an 8000 square foot conservatory. There are educational videos on butterflies, as well as a restaurant and an outdoor butterfly garden (weather permitting) and a gift shop. Magic Wings has “Flight Attendants” on staff to answer all your questions about butterflies. Summer hours: Daily, 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

The Butterfly Pavilion, Berkshire Museum, Berkshire

The Butterfly Pavilion combines art and first-hand experience of butterflies in one exhibit, which has been recently extended until October. It features butterflies diverse in varieties and habitats, with information about the butterfly life cycle and protection of species from extinction. A visit to the Butterfly Pavilion can be added to the museum admission for $2per person. Summer hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am-5 pm; Sunday, Noon-5 pm.

1. Where did the idea for the first butterfly place come from?

A．A garden.

B．A museum.

C．A conservatory.

D．A magazine.

2. What do we know about the Butterfly Pavilion?

A．It is an art museum.

B．It is next to the museum.

C．It is a part of the museum.

D．It covers the whole museum.

3. In what way are the four butterfly places similar to each other?

A．They are located outdoors

B．There is a restaurant in each of them.

C．Butterfly-related education is provided.

D．They are open to visitors throughout the year.

【推荐2】Here’s a list of the best three natural wonders to visit in the UK.

The Needles, Isle of Wight, England

The Needles are one of Britain’s most famous coastal landmarks, attracting thousands of tourists each year. Visit the Needles Park at Alum Bay, which offers a range of attractions including fair rides, boat trips and open-top bus tours. You can take a ride on one of the chairlifts (升降椅), which takes you straight down to enjoy the Needles in all of their glory.

Pistyll Rhaeadr, Powys, Wales

Lying in the Berwyn Mountains, it is the tallest waterfall in Wales. Escape the busy noisy activity of city life and visit this delightful natural sight, where vou can take walks from the bottom to the top of the falls.

Fingal’s Cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland

It’s part of a Nature Reserve in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The cave’s size, its structure and its many strange sounds have inspired writers and artists from all over the world.

1. What is the best way to enjoy the beauty of the Needles?

A．Using fair rides.

B．Taking boat trips.

C．Using chairlifts.

2. What is the advantage of Pistyll Rhaeadr?

A．Attractive hiking.

B．Peaceful nature.

C．High mountains.

3. Which of the following inspires artists’interest?

A．The Needles.

B．Fingal’s Cave.

C．Pistyll Rhaeadr.

【推荐3】Last week, I went to Montpellier in the south of France for an exam. So this trip was for business, not pleasure. However, I was looking forward to seeing some of my friends, who studied in Paul Valéry University in Montpellier. I was quite happy to go to Montpellier because it was a part of France that I hadn’t seen before. Upon arriving there, I was greeted at the train station by one of my friends. We decided to go for a walk to Place de la Comédie before heading to our exam. Then, we received a text message from our lecturer saying that the exam had been cancelled. I was initially furious because I had travelled three hours from Toulouse for no purpose.

After venting our anger, my friend and I decided to go to the nearest shopping centre — the Odysseum. I enjoyed my time here, especially since my friends took me to the aquarium there, and I picked up even more French words for sea creatures like a sea lion. Also we joked around a bit whilst there, so my journey to Montpellier wasn’t totally without purpose. After this, we went to Pizza Pino for lunch in the Odysseum. However, after that it was time to indulge in a secret passion of mine — shopping. I loved the shops in the Odysseum but I remembered after buying a new shirt for work and gloves that I need to save money for going home.

So I asked my friends to show me some of the sites, like Place de la Comédie. My favourite site of the whole trip must have been the Arc de Triomphe that is in Montpellier. My reason for this is that behind the Arc is a park area with an aqueduct at the top and an area to stand. From here, my friends and I watched the sunset before I had to go back to Toulouse. Overall, my trip wasn’t a total waste. I had a great day in Montpellier with my friends and learnt some new words in French!

1. Why was the author happy to go to Montpellier?

A．Because it’s beautiful than other places in France.

B．Because it’s the first time the author would see it.

C．Because there were some friends of his here.

D．Because I would have a test to attend.

2. Which word below can replace the underlined word in Paragraph 2?

A．learned

B．recognized

C．considered

D．told

3. What’s the correct order for the following events?
a. My friends showed me some sites.
b. We went to the Odysseum.
c. The exam had been cancelled.
d. I was greeted at the train station by one of my friends.

A．dabc

B．acbd

C．dcba

D．dcab

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．My trip to Montpellier

B．My exam in Montpellier

C．My good friends

D．My business in Montpellier

【推荐3】There are a lot of structures worth visiting across the world, and here are four of them.

Marina Bay Sands

Architect: Moshe Safdie, “The Modernist”

Location: Singapore

The Marina Bay Sands was built like a pile of playing cards. As one of the most   expensive hotels in the world, it has the world’s longest rooftop swimming pool, designed as an endless pool and decorated with palm trees 57 floors above the ground. The whole structure cost 8 billion Singaporean dollars.

Sydney Opera House

Architect: Jørn Utzon, “The additive architect”

Location: Sydney, Australia

Architect Jørn Utzon won the Opera House international design competition after explaining that his design looked like a ship sails on the water. By the time it was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973, over 10,000 workers had been involved in its construction. The Concert Hall is always kept at 22.5 degrees Celsius when there is a performance, to keep instruments in perfect condition.

30 St Mary Axe

Architect: Norman Foster, “Hero of high-tech”

Location: London, the UK

The structure was built at the beginning of the 21st century and looks like a spaceship. Londoners think differently, having named it “The Gherkin” because it looks like a giant cucumber. It’s made up of 7,429 sheets of glass. The tower is scientifically designed so that the wind actually wraps around it, reducing its impact.

Stonehenge

Architect: Aliens?

Location: Salisbury, the UK

Stonehenge is over 5,000 years old, making it a Neolithic (新石器时代的) construction. Some of the giant stones were transported over 150 miles, but scientists and historians are still not really sure how. The purpose of Stonehenge is still being debated, but it appears to have been an early burial ground.

1. What can you enjoy in Marina Bay Sands?

A．An early burial ground.	B．An extraordinary pool.
C．A cucumber-like glass tower.	D．Famous opera performances.

2. Where will a music lover go?

A．To Singapore.	B．To London.
C．To Sydney.	D．To Salisbury.

3. Which structure has the longest history?

A．Stonehenge.	B．30 St Mary Axe.
C．Marina Bay Sands.	D．Sydney Opera House.