Is an electric vehicle right for you?
Many people will ask themselves that question for the first time this year. Prices are falling, battery range is rising and mainstream brands are adding new EVs at a breakneck pace.
Here are three things anybody seriously considering buying an EV should know:
1. The price to install a 240v charger
Anybody who owns an electric vehicle needs a 240-volt charger at home. With one, you can recharge overnight, so you start every day with the equivalent of a full tank.
Just a few years ago, home 240v EV chargers cost $2,500-$3,000, including installation, but prices have declined as competition grows with the number of EVs on the road.
2. The time it takes to charge
About 80% of miles driven in EVs are powered by electricity charged at home, but you’ll need to charge elsewhere occasionally. That’s when charging time becomes a big deal, but how long it takes depends on a couple of factors.
3. Where to charge
Good route-planning apps will help you find chargers on a road trip.
“Most people have no idea how many public charging stations are within, say, a 10-or 15-mile radius (半径) because they’re small, people don’t look for them or even don’t know what to look for, and they’re rarely signposted,” said journalist John Voelcker, who has studied EVs and charging exhaustively.
4. On the horizon
If an EV doesn’t meet your needs now, watch this space. They’re coming closer, but large numbers of gasoline vehicles will remain in production for years. Beyond that, companies will keep making spare parts for oil-burners for decades.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．Popular brands are introducing new EVs at an incredibly fast rate. |
| B．An electric vehicle can’t run the same distance as a completely filled fuel vehicle. |
| C．The price of installing a home EV charger has remained stable in the past few years. |
| D．It’s quite easy to identify the public charging stations with the help of striking signposts. |
| A．Make space for an EV. |
| B．Find an alternative to EV. |
| C．Give up the plan to purchase an EV. |
| D．Keep an eye out for future developments. |
| A．To illustrate the factors charging time depends on. |
| B．To offer advice on purchasing an electric vehicle. |
| C．To look forward to the future of electric vehicles. |
| D．To explain the reason for the falling prices of electric vehicles. |
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【推荐1】Clever ways to transform your fortunes in 2019
January is the perfect time to remove bad financial habits and get clever with you cash. Here are several top tips the Money Mail team gives for how to save and make money in 2019.
Visit after 5 pm and follow the staff member carrying the re-pricing machine. You can pick up anything from good-quality pork chops to canned goods for pennies
Get a collapsible (可折叠的) reusable cup to take to your favorite coffee shop for a discount.
Pret A Manger offers 50p off, for example, while at Starbucks you’ll get 25p off. You can get a reusable cup for ￡l at Starbucks, which means you will make your money back in no time, and what counts most is that, in this way,
Make loyalty pay.
Many traditional stores now use loyalty cards to keep customers coming back. Waterstones, Tesco and Boots are among the household names to offer money-off rewards in exchange for loyalty points.
Try the 1p savings challenge.
Put aside 1p at the start of the year and then add 1p to that amount every day. So save 1p on the first day, then 2p, then 3p and so on. If you start the challenge on January I and keep it up,
| A．Be smart at the supermarket |
| B．Don’t be afraid of complaining |
| C．Always read receipts at the checkout |
| D．you’ll be doing your bit for the environment |
| E．you’ll have saved nearly Ƚ700 by December 31 |
| F．If you enjoy a coffee out, get it from the same shop |
| G．you’ll never miss a deadline or pay over the odds for anything |
【推荐2】No matter what field you are in, there will likely come a time when you have to give a powerful speech to friends, colleagues, or even complete strangers.
1. Get in the Right Mindset
Visualize yourself before your speech succeeding to help calm your nerves.
2.
Make sure that you focus on the point of your speech and the message that you are trying to get across. Don't worry about focusing on the fact that you are giving the speech or any of the props or visual aids that you may have. If you get nervous or stutter during your speech, don't apologize and just fix your attention on your speech.
3. Do Your Research
When it comes to preparing for your speech, it is not only important that you research the topic but that you research your audience as well. Know who you are speaking to. Also if you are able to greet some of the audience members and speak with them before hand, this is a great way to break the ice and feel more comfortable while speaking.
4. Practice
It may seem like a simple and rather obvious tip, but unfortunately, adequate practice is something that many people today avoid when it comes to speaking in public .
| A．Focus on the Point |
| B．Develop a Strong Message |
| C．Make sure you take several deep breaths before giving your speech |
| D．Practicing does not just mean reading the speech over and over again |
| E．Thus you won't feel as though you are speaking to a room of strangers |
| F．You may feel stiff, tight or uncomfortable when you are about to speak |
| G．There are many people struggling with the process of writing and delivering speeches |
【推荐3】How do you stay true to yourself when you’re surrounded by friends and your family that have an opinion on everything you do? It’s not easy!
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you. You know yourself better than anybody else.
Don’t fear people.
Value yourself and your choices.
When you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life.
Focus on appreciation.
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. All people will ask, “What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation and use the tough time to inspire others?”
These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, etc.
| A．Focus on your own talents and strengths. |
| B．Never let others’ opinions influence your choices. |
| C．Treat every person as if they are important. |
| D．When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you. |
| E．Stay fearless in everything you will have to do. |
| F．Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you’ll lead a successful life. |
| G．However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want. |
【推荐1】Basic Training: Second Saturday Chef’s Series
For the second year , The University of Arkansas System’s Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is offering hands-on cooking workshops to the public. It begins on Saturday ,October 11 and continues the second Saturday of each month through May 2009 .
This year , the series will be held in the Rockefeller Institute’s new culinary (烹饪的) arts classroom – a large room with seats as well as a large cooking area where Executive Chef Steve Jenkins can demonstrate his techniques to the class. Each class begins at 9 am and ends around 4 pm.
Chef Jenkins will present the following courses:
SOUP’S ON – Oct. 11. 2008
DIP INTO CHOCOLATE – Nov. 8, 2008
THE SAUCY SIDE OF COOKING—Dec. 13,2008
SOMETHING’S FISHY—Jan. 10, 2009
IT’S ALLIN THE DOUGH (面团)—Feb .14,2009
IF YOU LOVE SUSHI (寿司) LIKE I LOVE SUSHI Mar.14,2009
COOL AS A CUCUMBER—Apr. 11,2009
SPICE IT UP . HERB—May 9,2009
Space is limited , and reservations are required. To reserve your place at our table , visit www. Wawri.org or call (501) 727-5435. Overnight Lodging (住宿) is available. Cost: $59— $60 per person .
1. If one wants to learn to make Sushi , he / she can attend the course held on___ .| A．Oct. 11,2008 | B．Mar. 14, 2009 | C．Dec. 13, 2008 | D．May 9,2009 |
| A．The cooking work shops last a year |
| B．The cooking work shops are held in the evening . |
| C．One needs to book in advance to attend the cooking workshops . |
| D．The cooking workshops are held on the second Sunday of every month . |
| A．Who will give the presentations . |
| B．Where the cooking workshops are held . |
| C．How many seats there are in the classroom . |
| D．How much one should pay to attend the cooking workshops . |
1. Which website should you visit if you want to buy some cigarettes as presents at a low price?
| A．http://www. electroniccigar.org |
| B．http://www. iicdmichigan.org |
| C．http://www.productreviewjunction.com/Gifts & Flowers.htm |
| D．http://www.productreviewjunction.com/Books.htm |
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
| A．Brazil | B．Ecuador | C．Congo | D．America |
| A．312-078-4860 | B．240-564-3268 | C．302-393-3126 | D．252-747-7024 |
| Thursday, January 3 | |
| Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session | Location：Main Library Training Center(5th F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions(培训课程)．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call(415)557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information． |
| Friday, January 4 | |
| Beyond Journal Writing for Teens | Location：Main Library Paley Rm．(3rd F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m.--- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week(January 4 through February 29)class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing (poetry, biography and more) in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at (415)557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org． |
| Tuesday, January 8 | |
| Power Panels and Films by World Savvy | Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at(415)557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org． |
| Wednesday, January 9 | |
| Business Counseling Sessions | Location：Main Library(Fourth Floor Business Center) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives(行政人员)offers free，one-hour business counseling(咨询)sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call(415)744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center． |
1. ．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call ．
| A．(415) 744-6827 | B．(415)557-4268 |
| C．(415) 557-4497 | D．(415)557-4400 |
| A．A science teacher | B．A retired worker． |
| C．A school headmaster． | D．A supermarket owner． |
| A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session. |
| B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens. |
| C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy. |
| D．Business Counseling Sessions. |
【推荐1】Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our round-up of art and exhibitions, performances and popular activities.
Jazz With JLCO and Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincon Centre Orchesra and trumpet master Wynton Marsalis will join hands to tour three Chinese cities: Shenzhen, Beijing and Tianjin in April, bringing the most popular jazz music from the US. Their Beijing stop will be on March 20, at the Forbidden City Concert Hall.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. April 24.
Ticket: 180 — 1,080 yuan
Chen Sa Piano Recital
Chinese pianist Chen Sa has appeared at many music festivals, including the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival and the Purl Piano Festival. The performance at the National Centre for the Performing Arts features the melodies of French composer Debussy.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. December 20.
Ticket: 80 — 500 yuan
African Wood Carvings
African art motivated artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse in the early 20th century. But besides art, the continent has a long and rich heritage of wood carving. Tree of Life, an exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, features African wood carvings from countries such as Tanzania, Mozambique and Benin.
If you go: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. January 21.
Ticket: Free
Another Way of Telling
This exhibition, staged at the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, shows almost 100 works of Anna Fox and Karen Knorr, two leading documentary photographers in the UK. It features different series of works, such as photographs discussing problems of social classes, working environments, and self- awareness.
If you go: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. January 6.
Ticket: 60 yuan
1. When can we enjoy music composed by Debussy?| A．At 3 p.m. January 6. | B．At 10 a.m. January 21. |
| C．At 7:30 p.m. April 24. | D．At 7:30 p.m. December 20. |
| A．Enjoy classical music. |
| B．Appreciate Pablo Picasso’s works. |
| C．Learn basic skills of wood carving. |
| D．Get to know a special art form from Tanzania. |
| A．At the Forbidden City Concert Hall. |
| B．At the National Art Museum of China. |
| C．At the National Centre for the Performing Arts. |
| D．At the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre. |
This June, during Financial Literacy Month, we have some to share.
In 2015, a free online financial education course named FutureSmart was introduced to middle school students, specifically targeting this group at a time in their lives when financial habits take hold and grow.
Fast forward to today, FutureSmart, available in English and Spanish, has reached over 13,000 schools across all 50 states. More than two million students have completed the course, with almost half coming from low-to-moderate income families.
But we aren’t stopping there. We promise to reach four million more students by the end of 2025.
Why? Because this moment calls for brave action. Never before have money management and investment decisions been so easy to conduct at any time or place through the use of a smartphone. It is time to offer students more critical financial literacy education to encourage them to make good financial decisions on a daily basis as they make their way through a complex world.
From weighing opportunity costs to delaying instant satisfaction for long-term financial gain, FutureSmart educates our youth using hands-on simulations (模拟) to introduce concepts like daily financial decisions and the rewards of long-term planning. Teaching young learners how to build solid financial foundations is an important step in building financially healthy communities.
Although our work is far from complete, we know that FutureSmart works. And it works exceptionally well.
In the largest study of its kind, supported by the MassMutual Foundation and EVERFI, the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) recently concluded that 90% of students saw a statistically significant and educationally meaningful increase in knowledge after taking the FutureSmart course.
What’s more, these results were consistent across all student demographics including race, age, gender, school year, and socioeconomic status.
We have a long way to go to reach every single middle school student, but we welcome the challenge. Together, our teams have started a movement to provide equal access to financial education, and we invite others to join us.
Visit getfuturesmart. com to learn more and see how you can bring FutureSmart to the young people in your life.
MICHAEL FANNING RAY MARTINEZ
Head of MassMutual US President and Co-Founder of EVERFI
1. The course FutureSmart .
| A．is offered in two different languages |
| B．requires skillful smartphone operation |
| C．has been bought by a large number of schools |
| D．targets students from low-to-moderate income families |
| A．By establishing financially healthy communities. |
| B．By managing opportunities and rewards. |
| C．By simulating real-life situations. |
| D．By delaying financial gain. |
| A．improve their academic performance |
| B．accept financial challenges at any time |
| C．understand people from various backgrounds |
| D．build a stable financial foundation for the future |
After a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away.
Fanizzi’s Restaurant
Right next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.
539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964
Napi’s Restaurant
Napi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.
7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274
Mews Restaurant
Enjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.
429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500
The Red Inn
A favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.
15 Commercial Street 508-487-7334
1. Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?| A．Fanizzi’s Restaurant. | B．Napi’s Restaurant. |
| C．Mews Restaurant. | D．The Red Inn. |
| A．It exhibits the good local art. | B．It is the finest local restaurant. |
| C．It offers the best local seafood. | D．It serves brunch all year round. |
| A．Accommodation. | B．Life styles. | C．Sightseeing. | D．Dining. |
