Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, with its delicious food and big luxury (奢侈的) shopping malls. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the city without stretching your wallet. With good planning, you can enjoy many things in Hong Kong for free.
1. Go gallery hopping and marvel at beautiful artworks.Hong Kong is home to plenty of independent art galleries that exhibit works from various artists around the world. While galleries are spread across the city, we argue that the best place to go gallery hopping is around Central and Sheung Wan.
2. Get up-close with nature at one of the scenic hiking routes.Hong Kong is filled with thick greenery, mountains, and amazing natural landscapes. So, go hiking at any of the scenic routes the city has. For hiking beginners, the Peak trail is among the easiest and in the end, you’ll be treated to epic views of Victoria Harbour.
3. Step back in time at the traditional villagesHong Kong’s traditional villages have been serving as a time machine to showcase Hong Kong’s past. Among the best-reserved villages is Tsang Tai Uk. The original brick, timber, and granite materials are still well-maintained within the walls.
1. Who may find the Peak trail most appealing?| A．Science fans. | B．Outdoor lovers. |
| C．Water sports followers. | D．Gallery goers. |
| A．Central and Sheung Wan | B．The Peak trail |
| C．Tsang Tai UK | D．Dragon’s Back |
| A．Travelers lacking experience. |
| B．Travelers on a tight budget. |
| C．Travelers into remote areas. |
| D．Travelers seeking local cuisine. |
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【推荐1】A calendar provides a way to determine when to start planting or harvesting,which days are civil holidays, and which days mark the beginning and end of business accounting periods. Also a calendar may, by identifying a day, provide other useful information about the season. It can be also used to help people manage their personal schedules, time and activities.
◎Maxine Desk Calendar
Get curious and get laughing with Maxine! Her quips（妙语）about aging, the workplace, retirement and political correctness will keep you laughing all year! The daily pages（Saturday and Sunday are combined）are easily torn off. Enjoy laughing with Maxine every day all year long.
◎Mary Engelbreit Desk Calendar
The full﹣color pages of this beautiful desk calendar feature her charming pictures together with heartwarming and inspirational quotes reminding us that it's so important to be kind, to do things for others, to appreciate each new day and all we've been given, and most of all, to live a life filled with love. Enjoy a different illustration and inspirational quote each day of the year.
◎National Parks Wall Calendar
These original posters were created by the Anderson Design Group to celebrate great travel destinations（目的地）and points of interest. Dramatic perspectives created with vibrant colors and well﹣crafted lettering add to the grand travel atmosphere of these posters. Prints from this popular series can be seen hanging in home and businesses around the world.
◎Charles Wysocki Americana Wall Calendar
Charles Wysocki Americana Wall Calendar displays a lighter side of life, filled with family, friends and everyday fun. Each month is full of color, perfectly suitable for the kitchen or living room. Charles Wysocki is an award﹣winning American artist known for his description of the simple life.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?| A．Calendars are based on a set of strict rules. |
| B．Calendars are designed with creative ideas. |
| C．Calendars are served for different purposes. |
| D．Calendars are used to improve personal growth. |
| A．It can amuse people and make them feel good. |
| B．It can affect people and make them live happily. |
| C．It can inspire people and make them feel hopeful. |
| D．It can guide people and make them feel confident. |
| A．Maxine Desk Calendar. |
| B．National Parks Wall Calendar. |
| C．Mary Engelbreit Desk Calendar. |
| D．Charles Wysocki Americana Wall Calendar. |
The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas:
Supporting the teacher
Supporting the pupil
Supporting the school
Supporting the curriculum
The salary a teaching assistant is expected to earn a year:
London fringe (外围):￡16,856 - ￡26,052
Outer London: ￡18,789 - ￡27,992
Inner London: ￡19,893 - ￡29,088
Rest of England and Wales: ￡15,817 - ￡25,016
The fee and the time of enrolment (入学)
Enroll for only a ￡35 deposit. Teaching Assistant Level 3 is only ￡345. To help you on your way towards achieving your qualification, we are offering all of our potential students a ￡115 reduction in their enrolment fees for June. The normal fee for this course is ￡460 but for this month it has been reduced to only ￡345. There has never been a better time to start learning and take that first step towards a brighter future!
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1. How can people study this Teaching Assistant Level 3 course?
| A．Go to the night school. |
| B．Go to the full-time school. |
| C．Study at home at any time. |
| D．Study at weekends or vacations. |
| A．Listening to the teacher’s lecture all the time. |
| B．Only helping teachers prepare their lessons. |
| C．Helping promote effective learning and teaching. |
| D．Often giving lessons in place of the formal teacher. |
| A．downtown Wales | B．the fringe of London |
| C．outer London | D．downtown London |
| A．￡310 | B．￡35 | C．￡345 | D．￡460 |
【推荐3】Frances Stevens Reese Wooldland Trail Guide
The Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21, 1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Fances Stevens Reese (1917-2003), one year after his death.
The trail(小径) is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.
Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.
When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.
Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.
Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.
Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.
Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.
1. When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?| A．In 1997. | B．In 1917 |
| C．In 2003 | D．In 2004 |
| A．An old battle field. | B．A glass factory. |
| C．Information signs. | D．Rock houses. |
| A．Leave the wildlife undisturbed. |
| B．Throw the rubbish into the dustbins. |
| C．Make reservations in the Carriage House. |
| D．Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail. |
【推荐1】If you’re looking for European culture, there are few better places to visit than Switzerland. Known as the melting pot of Europe, it combines the cultures of Europe with extreme beauty and fantastic food.
Switzerland’s culture is a combination of neighboring states: France, Germany, and Italy. The result is a multilingual country, as eastern Switzerland speaks French, the southern part speaks Italian and the rest speaks German.
Like the language, the cuisine is also quite different by region. If you visit cities like Geneva, you’ll find traditional French dishes like fondue and raclette, melted Swiss cheese served over bread or potatoes. Meanwhile, in German-speaking regions, like Zurich, you’ll find Rosti, a typical side dish made from fried potatoes.
However, if there’s one thing that unites the Swiss and the rest of the world, it’s their love of chocolate. Swiss chocolate factories are “the most luxurious in the world”. US travel blogger Sarah Schmalbruch wrote on Business Insider that famous brands, like Lindt, are based in the country. Visitors to Switzerland can enjoy tasting chocolates, and even take classes from master chocolate makers.
Aside from the wide variety of food on offer, Switzerland also offers thrills. The Swiss Alps offer year-round skiing and mountain climbing with local experts. Besides, you can visit the beautiful Matterhorn, known for its distinctive pyramid shape and snow-capped peak. Standing at a height of more than 4,400 meters, it is the most pictured mountain in the world, according to Smithsonian magazine.
But if city culture is more your thing, you’ll find a large group of museums and art galleries, not to mention the world’s largest teddy bear museum in Basel.
Even the largest Swiss cities tend to be laid back (悠闲自在的), but with many exciting activities and cultural sites, Switzerland is perfect for every taste. After all, where else in Europe offers you the culture of four different countries?
1. The author presents Switzerland as a multi-cultural country by introducing its .| A．architecture and food | B．languages and food |
| C．festivals and architecture | D．costumes and festivals |
| A．To stress the popularity of Swiss chocolates. |
| B．To prove Swiss chocolates are difficult to make. |
| C．To show how delicious Swiss chocolates are. |
| D．To show the history of Swiss chocolates. |
| A．The largest art gallery. | B．The safest skiing location. |
| C．The most pictured mountain. | D．The oldest teddy bear museum. |
| A．discuss Switzerland’s history and culture |
| B．give advice to visitors to Switzerland |
| C．recommend some famous places to people |
| D．introduce what tourists can enjoy in Switzerland |
【推荐2】Missing their daughter, my parents came to visit me in the South West of France over my February break. As a little surprise for them I planned a trip to a small village called Niaux to see the famous ancient cave paintings.
These cave paintings, drawn between 30,000 to 12,000 years ago, were made by some of the first modern human beings! Advances in science and technology have enabled scientists and historians to carbon date (碳定年代) the paintings accurately, and to discover the tools they used to draw the paintings, as well as the materials they used. My dad had studied these caves at university as a student of history but he had never had the chance to see one himself. So, I decided this had to change!
We travelled there by train. Many caves which contain prehistoric paintings are no longer open to the public. As the carbon dioxide that we breathe out and the bright light will do damage to the paintings, so for many caves now, visitors can only see reconstructions (复原) of the original paintings. However, Niaux is an exception. By limiting the number of people allowed in the cave at a time and limiting the light used to light up the paintings, the paintings in Niaux have been preserved so that visitors can see the originals. They were incredible! We saw paintings of bison and mountain goats and deer painted on the walls as clearly as though they had been done yesterday. They were actually drawn around 14,000 years ago!
Many people believe that these paintings were drawn as part of an almost religious activity, while others believe they show the daily life experiences of the men and women who lived in these caves all those years ago. Maybe we will never know for sure…but one thing is for certain…those cavemen were far better at drawing than I am!
1. Why did the author surprise her parents by visiting the cave paintings?| A．Because she wanted her parents to relax. |
| B．Because the paintings are of great value. |
| C．Because her parents are both interested in art. |
| D．Because her father had studied the paintings. |
| A．By preventing tourists from visiting them. |
| B．By allowing visitors to see reconstructions. |
| C．By controlling the number of tourists and lighting. |
| D．By stopped tourists from taking pictures of them. |
| A．The author knows nothing about drawing. |
| B．Cave paintings were used for entertainment. |
| C．The purpose of the paintings will be clear soon. |
| D．The author has great admiration for the cavemen. |
| A．A tour of ancient cave paintings. |
| B．The preservation of ancient art. |
| C．The civilization of cavemen. |
| D．A way to show respect for parents. |
【推荐3】My family and I had set out on a day trip from Shillong to Cherrapunji, a town known for being one of the wettest places on Earth. However, after we had been stuck in traffic for more than four hours, one of my sisters proposed going back to the city as a last attempt to save whatever remained of the day. A quick online search revealed other must-visit spots around Shillong. Most were familiar, but one caught our attention—Nartiang with its mysterious monoliths (独石碑). The photo showed tall stones piled together in a strange formation, appealing to us to explore further despite the lack of details provided.
That is how I found myself standing in the shadow of the huge monoliths of Nartiang, which is home to the thickest and largest collection in the region. Curious to uncover their history, I approached Maryo Symblai, a village elder I met later that day, who told me the story of the monoliths that has been orally passed down over generations. She said, “Back in the day, Nartiang didn’t have a bazaar (集市) and the nearest one was at Raliang. On one such bazaar, a giant named Mar Phalyngki was caught in heavy rain on his way back. He requested to borrow an umbrella from the Raliang chief’s youngest daughter, but she wanted to test his legendary strength instead. ‘Why don’t you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella?’ she said dismissively. Emboldened by her challenge, he just did that, but before reaching Nartiang, he placed it in a forest when the rain had stopped.”
“There is a certain overlap of ancient story and memory in the case of the Nartiang monoliths. The locals’ account of how the place came to be is based on ancient stories or folk customs. But they also remember it because it served their ancestors as a weekly marketplace, a memorial, and a place for political gatherings. That is how oral history works. It mixes fact and fiction into collective memory”, said Dr Reeju Ray, a local writer.
Today, even though the traditional customs and more confirmed historical accounts offer some insight into the site, the mystery(奥秘)of the stone giants lasts.
1. Why did the author and his family come to visit the monoliths of Nartiang?| A．It was in their original trip plan. |
| B．They had to choose it as an alternative. |
| C．It was the only remaining place to visit. |
| D．An elder village r gave them the suggestion. |
| A．Threatened. | B．Moved. | C．Stimulated. | D．Frightened. |
| A．To info rm what the monoliths served as. |
| B．To illustrate how the mysterious story came into being. |
| C．To introduce the feature of Nartiang monoliths. |
| D．To deny the overlap of ancient story and memory. |
| A．A Trip to the Monoliths. | B．The Mystery of Shillong. |
| C．The Formation of the Monoliths. | D．A Disappointing Travel Experience. |
【推荐1】Join Sandra Oddo as she shares a variety of tips and skills for making wine at home using elderflowers and elderberries.
| Items | Elderflower Wine Recipe (食谱)  | Elderberry Wine Recipe  |
Ingredients | ● Elderflowers (at least one quart); ● 1 gallon of boiling water per quart of flowers; ● 2 to 2-1/2 pounds of sugar per gallon of liquid; ● 2 lemons per gallon, juiced; ● 1 packet of dry wine yeast (酵母) per 5 gallons of liquid. | ● Elderberries (at least 2 gallons); ● 1 gallon of boiling water per 2 gallons of berries; ● 3-1/2 to 4 pounds of sugar per gallon of boiled-down liquid; ● 1 packet of dry wine yeast per 5 gallons of liquid. |
Instructions | ● Cut a quart of flowers from the stems; ● Pour a gallon of boiling water over the flowers; ● Let the tea soak three or four days with the flowers pressed down under the liquid (they turn brown and ruin the color of the drink if they’re left in the air); ● Strain off the fluid and heat some of it to dissolve 2 to 2-1/2 pounds of sugar per gallon; ● Add the juice of 2 lemons per gallon along with yeast; ● Let the mixture work in a container with an air lock. | ● Pick nice fat berries about two days ahead, remove them from the stems and smash up the fruit: ● Pour boiling water over the mixture, soaking for about a week; ● Keep the container covered with a towel to protect the working “must” from dust and the odd yeast floating around in the air; ● Strain off and save the juice and mix 3-1/2 to 4 pounds of sugar into each gallon of the liquid. |
| A．Water. | B．Lemon. | C．Sugar. | D．Yeast. |
| A．Cutting flowers from the stems. | B．Pouring boiling water over flowers. |
| C．Pressing flowers down under the liquid. | D．Adding an amount of sugar to the liquid. |
| A．A recipe. | B．A science report. | C．A wine list. | D．A flower ad. |
【推荐2】Branksome Hall
Class Size: 12 to 22
Grades: JK to Gr. 12
Gender(性别): All girls
Living: Day, Boarding (提供住宿的)
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome hall’s programs at www.brunksome.on.ca.
Stanstead College
Class Size: 13
Grades: Gr. 7 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Boarding
Stanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Oakwood Academy
Class Size: 1 to 4
Grades: JK to Gr. 12.
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum (课程) allows students to truly learn.
TEAM School
Class Size: 8 to 12
Grades: Gr. 1 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 7 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.
1. How is Stanstead College different from the others?| A．It is for preschoolers. | B．It involves two languages in class. |
| C．It is characterized by small class sizes. | D．It provides places for students to stay overnight. |
| A．There are at least 12 students in a class. |
| B．Students can learn how to work together as a team there. |
| C．It is just open to children of school age. |
| D．Most of its students enter top universities after graduating. |
| A．A sense of serving the community. | B．Personalized ways of studying. |
| C．Preparing students for top universities. | D．Designing meaningful lessons for students. |
【推荐3】Architecture in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands, offers anything from unique food to wonderful landscapes. However, it’s incredible architecture that makes the city stand out.
Markthal
The building, the scale (规模) of which is impressive, is home to almost 100 fresh food stalls (摊位), shop units, restaurants and over 200 apartments. Opened in 2014, it was built near where Rotterdam was first founded in 1270. Besides delicious food, you shouldn’t miss its large walls and ceiling covered with images of flying fruits, flowers and insects. This artwork, titled Horn of Plenty and created by the artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, is one of the biggest in the world and covers an area of about 11,000 square meters.
Erasmus Bridge
The bridge stretches over the river Maas, connecting the city center with the neighborhood of Kop van Zuid. Named after the city’s famous scholar Desiderius Erasmus, the bridge is 808 meters long and weighs as much as 1,700 adult elephants. The bridge has a nickname—de zwaan (the swan). It does require a bit of imagination to see how this giant piece of steel resembles an actual swan, but if you look at it from above, it becomes a bit clearer.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Depot
It was born out of a desire to share artworks with as many people as possible and has gained over 150,000 pieces. Open since the summer of 2021, it has given visitors a unique behind-the-scenes look into the world of art conservation, art restoration and museum management. Most importantly, visitors have free access to the rooftop garden, which offers panoramic (全景的) views of the city.
De Rotterdam
De Rotterdam is a building complex of three interconnected towers. Located on the south side of the city, it has 45 floors. It houses commercial office spaces, residential apartments, cafés, restaurants and luxurious hotels. With a total floor space of about 160,000 square meters, it’s well-known as the largest group of buildings in the Netherlands.
1. What can you do at Markthal?| A．Play with beautiful swans. |
| B．Admire a quite large artwork. |
| C．Interact with famous local artists. |
| D．Explore 100-year-old Rotterdam. |
| A．At Markthal. |
| B．At De Rotterdam. |
| C．At Erasmus Bridge. |
| D．At Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Depot. |
| A．Its large scale. | B．Its unusual shape. |
| C．Its good service. | D．Its unique location. |
