Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it (while rivals tried their best to copy it). The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.
This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles (菜椒), fermented (发酵) soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment (调味料) of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997. It is now available worldwide.
Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer (获得) likes.
1. What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2?| A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift. |
| B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients. |
| C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners. |
| D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first. |
| A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce |
| B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp |
| C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label |
| D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes |
| A．promote the product “God-mother” |
| B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi |
| C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp |
| D．present the popularity of chile crisp |
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【推荐1】Sydney Observatory Family Tours
Sydney Observatory Family Tours will go on from now until 31 March 2019.During the tour, you and your kids will have fun with rockets and explore the Sun, the Moon and some planets through our telescopes(望远镜).
Tours are held in all weathers.If viewing through the telescopes is not possible because of sky conditions, the tour still continues with a tour of the night sky in our planetarium(天文馆) and other fun family activities.
Please be on time as the tour starts from inside the Observatory building shortly after the doors open.Night visits need to be booked and prepaid. Bookings, including group bookings, can be made in advance online or by calling＋61(02)9217 0111 during office hours(9:00 am－5:00 pm).
Opening hours:
Day Visit: Monday—Sunday, 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Night Visit: Monday—Sunday(Start times change according to the time of year.)
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Tickets:
Day Tour: Family: $26;Adult: $10;Child(4—15yrs):$8
Night Tours: Family:$70; Adult: $27;Child(4—15yrs):$20
All children must be accompanied(陪同) by an adult.
1. Which of the following is excluded in the Sydney Observatory Family Tours?| A．Visiting the planetarium. |
| B．The family activity. |
| C．Telescope viewing. |
| D．Space traveling. |
| A．will enjoy discounts |
| B．need book in advance |
| C．can go on Boxing Day |
| D．should get there at 5:00 pm |
| A．26 dollars. | B．28 dollars. |
| C．70 dollars. | D．74 dollars. |
【推荐2】Improve your reading, writing and math skills
Through the Literacy and Basic Skills program, you will learn reading, writing, math and other basic skills (e. g. computer) to help you prepare for:
● employment
● college studies
● independence
● school credit
These courses are free and available in English or French. There are courses designed for local people and Deaf people as well.
RequirementsTo take these courses you have to:
● be an Ontario resident
● be 16 years old or older
● have reading, writing and math skills below the grade 12 level
Learn in a classroomYou can take these free classroom courses at more than 300 locations across the province.
Find out more by contacting Employment Ontario.
Learn onlineYou can learn online as one way of the Literacy and Basic Skills program.
Four different organizations in Ontario offer free online courses tailored to you. Find out more about learning online:
● in French
● in English
● as a local person
● as a Deaf person
1. What will the program fail to help you prepare for?| A．Employment. | B．College studies. |
| C．Entrance exam. | D．Independence. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Education. |
| C．Health. | D．Science. |
Have fun with Stamps collecting … Join the Collectors Club today! If you enjoy learning all about stamps, then the Royal Mail’s Collectors Club is for you. Join the club and discover the fascinating world of stamps. There are over 70,000 members and it is one of the biggest clubs of its kind in the country. Become a member today and you will receive lots of wonderful stamp collecting goodies… ●A Starter Pack… And every two months … ●Collectors club magazine ●Collectors Corner supplement And every year… ●A new Stamp Calendar ●A set of Album Pages Join today! It won’t cost you much to experience the fun of stamp collecting. | Collectors Club Starter Pack 1. 100 used stamps 2. The Collectors Club Guide to Collecting 3. The latest Collectors Club magazine (packed with news and views about stamps, quizzes and competitions, all in color) 4. Album pages 5. Badge and stickers 6. Membership card 7. Royal Mail Stamp Calendar * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Already Registered? Sign In Here! Learn More View a Flash presentation about our club (3.51 MB) |
1. Join the club and you are likely to get the following EXCEPT___________.
| A．a starter pack | B．bi-monthly magazines | C．a set of rare stamps | D．a new calendar |
| A．how much you must pay to become a member of the club |
| B．today is the last day for stamp collectors to join the club |
| C．members may receive a set of album pages every month |
| D．Collectors Club is among the largest clubs of its kind in the country. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．On a web page. | C．In a magazine. | D．On a TV program. |
【推荐1】Today, we will explore how to preserve the fruits and vegetables. By following a few easy steps, we can still eat them when they are out of season.
Freezing
Freezing is the simplest way to save fruits and vegetables. But it is important to freeze them after they have cooled down. To avoid freezer burns, which can affect the taste and feel， we should only use plastic bags or boxes designed for the freezer.
Good foods to freeze include apples, plums, green beans and cabbage. But don't freeze potatoes, tomatoes and bananas.
Canning
There are two main ways to can fruits and vegetables：boiling hot water baths and pressure canning.
Boiling hot water bath is to put fresh fruits and vegetables in glass jars（罐）and then heat the jars in boiling water. The heat gets the air out of the jars and frees the food from microorganisms（微生物）. Then cover the jars tightly. This method works best with foods like apples, berries, cherries and peaches.
Pressure canning food requires a pressure canner. Its size should be based on the amount of food to be canned. The pressure canner should be filled with fruits and vegetables as tightly as possible. Good foods for pressure canning include carrots, corn and bell peppers.
Whichever method you use, you should keep the fruits and vegetables from fresh air.
Pickling （腌制）
There are many pickling methods. You can pickle whole vegetables or vegetables cut in small pieces by adding salt, pepper or other seasonings.
Good late — summer foods to pickle include cucumbers, hot peppers and eggplants.
1. Which of the following are suitable for freezing?| A．Apples. | B．Potatoes. |
| C．Bananas. | D．Tomatoes. |
| A．hold them in plastic bags | B．cool them down first |
| C．cut them in small pieces first | D．keep them from fresh air |
| A．To tell us how to avoid food waste. | B．To introduce ways to preserve foods. |
| C．To show the best way to cook food. | D．To explain why foods can be preserved. |
【推荐2】Most people will tell you that without a cup of coffee in the morning, they cannot function. Coffee is a good drink when consumed in right amount.
Legend says that Kaldi, an Ethiopian, discovered his goats enjoy eating coffee plants. Curious, he tasted the leaves and began to dance around. A passing monk (僧侣) witnessed the scene and took some back to his fellow monks. Later that night, the monks experienced extreme inspiration.
Caffeine (咖啡因) is the major chemical in coffee. Caffeine poisoning can occur if more than 400 milligrams of caffeine is drunk in a short period, which is about four to five cups of coffee.
Large amounts of coffee can cause nervousness, worries and heartburn. However, if mixed with milk, it is fine.
| A．Coffee also has many benefits. |
| B．Coffee can be addictive like any drug. |
| C．Caffeine will also cause sleep difficulty. |
| D．The caffeine in coffee can actually help fight disease. |
| E．However, it is considered harmful if taken in large amount. |
| F．Drinking coffee while you have this kind of disease will make it worse. |
| G．Whether the legend is true or not, the discovery of coffee dates back to 800 A. D. |
【推荐3】With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the potato is now regularly overlooked in favour of other vegetables. In fact, research literature has previously indicated potatoes may have a detrimental effect on health, such as increasing the possibility of developing Type2 diabetes(糖尿病).
However, new research done by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown while potatoes may not have all the same benefits as some other vegetables, such as lowering risk of Type 2 diabetes, health issues associated with potatoes may actually be due to how people are preparing them and what they’re eating them with.
A recent analysis of this study led by Dr Nicola Bondonno from ECU’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute found people who consumed the most vegetables were 21 percent less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who consumed the least amount of vegetables. PhD candidate Pratik Pokharel carried out work on the analysis and said while potatoes didn’t have the same impact on Type 2 diabetes, they also didn’t have any negative effect.
“In Denmark, people consume potatoes prepared in many different ways. In our study, we could distinguish between the different preparation methods. When we separated boiled potatoes from mashed potatoes(土豆泥), fries or crisps, boiled potatoes were no longer associated with a higher risk of diabetes: They had a zero effect,” said Pokharel.
“In our study, people who ate the most potatoes also consumed more butter, red meat and soft drinks-foods known to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes,” said Pokharel. “We should separate potatoes from other vegetables in regard to messaging about disease prevention but replacing refined grains such as white rice and pasta(意大利面食)with potatoes can improve your diet quality because of fibre and other nutrients found in potatoes.”
1. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Magical. | B．Protective. | C．Fantastic. | D．Negative. |
| A．The effects they have caused. | B．The ways they are consumed. |
| C．The places where they are planted. | D．The results previous studies have shown. |
| A．Fries. | B．Crisps. | C．Boiled potatoes. | D．Mashed potatoes. |
| A．Critical. | B．Opposed. | C．Indifferent. | D．Objective. |
【推荐1】Etiquette & social skills: classes for teens
The online class
Keep teens busy while learning important etiquette and social skills for personal and professional success. This interactive online class will cover introductions and greetings, confident body language, digital diplomacy (cellphones, email, texting, social media and video conferencing), conversation skills as well as table manners and dining etiquette. The class is four days long, taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 75 minutes and is conducted with Zoom. Fee: $100 per teen (a 10% discount for two or more children).
The in-person class
In this class, teens will learn the essential skills they need to confidently and comfortably deal with social and professional situations. This fun, interactive four-hour class will also cover the same topics as our online class does. However, the class takes place on Saturdays and Sundays. Fee: $120 per teen, which includes a three-course lunch and workbooks. Space is limited to 12 teens. Additional classes can be added if the class fills up.
Dates and time: August 13/14, 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: World Trade Center Seattle
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received up to 10 days before the first class in the series are 100% refundable(可退费的). Cancellations received less than 10 days before the class if there is space available in the same class series at a later date. Transfers are not allowed for the parent/child dining etiquette class. Students who cannot complete all classes in the series cannot transfer to another course to complete the series. To cover the food and venue charges, if fewer than 10 children are registered seven days before the class, the class will be cancelled and refunds issued.
1. How much can a pair of twins save individually to attend the online class together?| A．$200. | B．$180. | C．$ 20. | D．$10. |
| A．At most 12 children are admitted. |
| B．Lunch is provided for participants free of charge. |
| C．It helps children interact with each other properly. |
| D．The applicants are supposed to be confident in communication. |
| A．The registered members are just a dozen. |
| B．Appointments are called off on August 1. |
| C．Children don’t like the course or the dishes. |
| D．Only 10 children sign up 10 days before the class. |
【推荐2】If you’re traveling to South America in summer, you should have Patagonia (at the southern end of South America) high up on your list of things to do. With this list, I show you the best places to visit in Patagonia. The climate down there is pretty rough, especially in the very south - if you plan to do hiking or camping, the best time for a trip is between the end of November and the beginning of March.
1. Bariloche, Argentina
The fact that Bariloche is well connected (airport, direct bus to and from Buenos Aires) makes it the perfect starting point of a round trip through Patagonia. But more than that: the combination of mountains, lakes and green forests results in its beautiful scenery.
2. Futaleufú, Chile
Further down south and a bit harder to access is the small Chilean village Futaleufú which is located at the border to Argentina. The reason which makes it worth it: the Futaleufú River is often referred to as one of the best white water spots for rafting in the world. The landscape along the river is unique and, due to its location, still pretty much untouched.
3. Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Chile
If you want to get there quickly, you should travel through Argentina and cross over to Chile Chico as this place is also very remote. The reason to do so: the marble caves in the General Carrera lake.
4. Torres del Paine, Chile
Personally the national park Torres del Paine is my number 1 attraction in Patagonia - you should take some time and do a multi-day trek to experience as much of it as possible: glaciers, forests, impressive mountain ranges, lagoons and rivers.
1. What is the best time for hiking in Patagonia?| A．October 1—November 1 | B．December 25—January 15 |
| C．March 5—April 1 | D．November 5—June 7 |
| A．It lies in an easily accessible village. | B．It is ignored due to rafting sports. |
| C．It is the best rafting river in the world. | D．It still has untouched landscapes. |
| A．Bariloche. | B．Futaleufú. |
| C．Puerto Rio Tranquilo. | D．Torres del Paine. |
Ireland is home to ancient kings and chiefs, giants and fairies. For years it has existed as two Irelands, and Brexit could worsen that division. Discover the lively cities of Dublin and Belfast, and taste pints, drink a whiskey or eat fresh oysters(牡蛎).
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Meet storytellers and experts for insight into the true story of Ireland's history.
Get the full taste of Ireland, experiencing seaweed, oysters and whiskey.
Swiss Family Adventure: An Active Journey Through the Alps.
The Swiss Alps are the perfect family playground, providing a fun and relaxing summer place for all ages. Towering peaks, rushing waterfalls and peaceful meadows bursting with wildflowers provide the calm backdrop for a variety of active programs. This eight-day program is suited to anyone with a sense of adventure, and especially for families with children ages 7 to 14.
Journey Highlights
Explore the heart-beating First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald.
Cruise Lake Thun to the town of Spiez. Explore the castle here, where children can become “Knights in Training".
Climate Change in New Orleans: A meeting and observation
The effect of climate change and extreme weather is all too noticeable in the disastrous changes that are happening along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Spend four days in New Orleans exposed to the issues around global climate change and its effects on human health, and natural ecosystems.
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Take a special tour of the levee system on the Mississippi River surrounding New Orleans to see its importance in protecting the area.
Learn how climate change affects New Orleans and the Gulf region from scientists.
Active Argentina and Patagonia
Argentina is the active adventurers’ dream destination. From cathedral-like peaks to icy glaciers, this active, multisport route invites you to explore the Lake District, hike in view of the Fitz Roy Massif, sail to glaciers and ride horses.
Journey Highlights
Go kayaking on Lago Gutierrez and hike to surprising lakes in Nahuel Huapi National Park.
Cruise by boating to the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Visit a working ranch for a closer look at farmer life.
1. Which activity will make you feel thrilled?| A．Visiting a working ranch in Argentina. |
| B．Walking on the bank of the Mississippi River. |
| C．Listening to the true story |
| D．Exploring First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald |
| A．Historians. | B．Adventurers |
| C．Sailors | D．Environmentalists |
| A．In Swiss. | B．In Argentina. |
| C．In Ireland. | D．In New Orleans. |
