You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand. It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north. The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht (铢) a day or as little as 3,000 baht per month, making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.
Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi. When you are in cities in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, always remember to get a taxi that is traveling on the roads. Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the meter(计程表). They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!
The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good, so renting cars is another way to get around. The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable(合理的) price. It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West. Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand, more expensive than American prices, but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe. In the past, Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in—signs were generally in Thai only, making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around. But now, the situation is improved. In a lot of places, even the farthest corners of the country, street signs are in both Thai and English.
1. To a foreigner, the most economical way to get around Thailand is renting a ________．
| A．motorbike | B．car | C．taxi | D．bike |
| A．To make sure there is a meter in it. |
| B．To take a taxi parked outside hotels. |
| C．To take a taxi going on the road. |
| D．To bargain with the driver over the price. |
| A．there were too many traffic jams on the roads |
| B．the signs were written only in their own language |
| C．there were no signs at the farthest corners |
| D．the quality of the roads was not good |
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【推荐1】My parents recently visited Shanghai for the third time, and as usual I used their short visits to check out other parts of China for a few days. Last time we visited the Terracotta Soldiers in Xi'an, and this time we went to Beijing to see all the usual sites, such as the Forbidden City, Beijing Hutongs and the Great Wall.
We got on the high-speed train at Shanghai Railway Station. As soon as we settled into our seats for the quick trip, Mom threw me a hardball, “How are Shanghai and Beijing different, Andy?"
I'd never really thought about the differences and similarities between Beijing and Shanghai because I'd always thought it was obvious. For many foreigners with not much background knowledge on China, Beijing and Shanghai are probably the only two cities they can name on the Chinese map. When I thought a little deeper about the differences, all I could say were my personal feelings.
“Shanghai feels more 'big city' and Beijing feels more 'Chinese'" was my answer.
“More Chinese?
I knew I had to do better, and tried to come up with a few more answers. But I couldn't.
After we returned to Shanghai, I was pleased when mom said she knew what I meant earlier about the “feeling" thing. While she loved both cities, she agreed that they had a very different feeling about them.
“With so many palaces and other historical things, Beijing felt more real," she said while obviously thinking deeply. “And Shanghai feels more international. ”
I couldn't have put it better myself!
1. What did Andy's parents see during their second visit to China?| A．The Great Wall. | B．The Forbidden City. |
| C．Terracotta Soldiers. | D．Beijing Hutongs. |
| A．Beijing and shanghai. | B．Andy's father and mother. |
| C．Andy and his mother. | D．The palaces and historical things. |
| A．Their real sizes. | B．The sense of history. |
| C．Their names in the world. | D．The quality of transport. |
| A．By reasoning. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By analyzing. | D．By following time order. |
【推荐2】How to Volunteer Abroad and Actually Help People
Fear of “voluntourism” shouldn’t stop you from doing something great. We’ve all heard it. Those “voluntourists” going to Africa think they’re helping, but they’re actually going for a holiday, wasting money, and strengthening dangerous stereotypes (刻板印象). I am, though, against the idea that we shouldn’t volunteer abroad at all. How would the world be a better place without people devoting their time and resources to help others who need it?
I chose my organization well. As a student, there are so many options for volunteering abroad. I travelled with Cambridge Development Initiative, a student-run project that works on sustainable development projects in Tanzania. There were four branches and I was on the business team. We were trained on the dangers of voluntourism and on best volunteer practices. We learned about the culture and even learned some basic Swahili, the local language, before travelling. When we were in Tanzania, we stayed in the same accommodation alongside our Tanzanian team members, ate the same food, and spent our free time in the same places.
When I told my friend I was travelling to Tanzania to volunteer for the summer, he said, “Oh, you’re going to have one of those summers where you go away for a couple of months and it totally changes your profile (头像) picture.”
I didn’t change my profile picture, but I did help 23 young people start their own companies. They brainstormed ideas, surveyed target communities, improved their designs, came up with business plans, and collected seed capital for their startups. They came up with creative ideas, such as a “mini-grid” (微型电网) providing electricity to an off-grid village and a plastic-waste recycling company.
Before I went to Tanzania, I was “this close” to taking an internship in a company instead because I worried I would be contributing to the negative practice of voluntourism. Here’s how I made sure that didn’t happen, and why I think the benefits of volunteering abroad far outweigh the benefits of taking some questionable moral high reasons back home.
1. What is voluntourism?| A．A study in a developing country. |
| B．A trip to a developing country to help out. |
| C．A cultural exchange in a developing country. |
| D．A traveling to a developing country to help out, but doing more harm. |
| A．By not trusting any organization. |
| B．By learning about the local culture and language. |
| C．By providing electricity to an off-grid village. |
| D．By making trade with the team members. |
| A．The writer came up with ideas to solve off-grid problems. |
| B．The writer helped establish young people’s own start-ups. |
| C．The writer gave up a corporate internship. |
| D．The writer went to Tanzania as a volunteer. |
| A．The writer would have a moral high experience worth showing off. |
| B．The writer was able to change the profile picture after the trip. |
| C．The writer should help the locals as much as possible. |
| D．The writer should volunteer because it would be life-changing. |
【推荐3】One Day Mini Group Great Wall Hiking Tour
Arrangements
We will pick you up from your hotel at around 07:30. After meeting all group members, we will set out for Simatai Great Wall. It will take us 3.5 hours. When we arrive, we’ll begin to hike and reach the East Five-Window Tower after one hour.
Continue marching westwards to the Jinshanling Great Wall, we will pass by three famous watchtowers, namely Big Jinshan Tower, Small Jinshan Tower, and Black Tower. After another one hour's hiking, we will arrive at the Shalingkou Pass. You may either return at Shalingkou or continue hiking for another 30 minutes to Zhuanduokou Pass. Then we will send you back to the hotel.
Highlights of Jinshanling Great Wall
Unlike Badaling and Mutianyu, seldom repair work was conducted at the Jinshanling Great Wall since the Ming Dynasty. It can also offer you great shots with the wall winding their may over the mountain ranges and watchtowers in various styles distributed along the wall. While hiking, our guide will show you the bricks carved with characters, which is another highlight of the Jinshanling Great Wall.
Departure: Tue./Thur./Sat./Sun.
Tour Price:（US$ Per Person）
Adult（>11 years old） | $149 |
Child（6-11 years old） | $139 |
Price Includes:
·Entrance fees as indicated above
·Professional English speaking guide
·Unlimited bottles of drinking water
·Pick-up & drop-off from the hotel
Price Excludes:
·Meals, advice freely available
·Hotels
·Tips for guide and driver
Payment & Cancellation:
Full payment is required at least two days before the day trip. Your payment is fly refundable if you cancel more than 24 hours before the trip. Cancellation within 24 hours or my unused portion after the trip begins is non-refundable.
1. Where will tourists arrive at noon?| A．Shalingkou Pass. | B．Small Jinshan Tower. |
| C．Zhuanduokou Pass. | D．The East Five-Window Tower. |
| A．Its original look. | B．Its longest wall. |
| C．Bricks of various shapes. | D．Watchtowers of a style. |
| A．Meal. | B．Transport. |
| C．Wine. | D．Accommodation. |
【推荐1】Think of London and you will probably remember the bright red double－decker buses. Think of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, and the noisy tuk－tuks may come to mind. Think of San Francisco and you might see the city’s cable cars.
Imagining what these cities would look like without those is difficult. They are symbols of these cities that make them different. However, these city symbols are not always so well loved by their city leaders. City leaders want what is best for their city, which often means the most modern transport.
In Bangkok, city leaders have banned (禁止) tuk－tuks because they consider them noisy and polluting. However, the ban has largely been unsuccessful as it has not changed Thai people’s love for the cheap tuk－tuks over taxis.
In London the city’s first ever mayor (市长) removed the red double－decker buses, which he thought were old fashioned.His plan worked, but Londoners were unhappy to lose the nice old buses they believed represented the best of their city. They made their unhappiness felt when the mayor came up for re－election. Most Londoners voted for his competitor, who promised to bring the bus back.
As for San Francisco, several cable cars are still in use but mainly as tourist attractions. They are too slow to be used for anything other than scenic trips.
City transport symbols may have a place in their city people’s hearts, but it seems they are increasingly out of step with the modern world. As Londoners have proved, their continued life depends on people’s willingness to fight for their survival.
1. Which proves the old city transport symbols are not loved by city leaders?| A．Only a few cable cars are still in use in San Francisco. |
| B．Bangkok city leaders tried to remove the cheap tuk－tuks. |
| C．The mayor who sold double－decker buses lost the re－election. |
| D．The new mayor will bring back improved double－decker buses. |
| A．Modern cities should remove old city transport symbols. |
| B．The writer thinks highly of the old city transport symbols. |
| C．Old city transport symbols face the problem of survival. |
| D．Tourist cities will lose their attraction without the symbols. |
| A．To introduce some city transport symbols. |
| B．To explain why some cities are popular. |
| C．To talk about modern transport in some cities. |
| D．To attract more tourists to visit some cities. |
| A．the new mayor loves it |
| B．Londoners fought for it |
| C．it is an improved transport |
| D．it is popular with tourists |
【推荐2】European Union member countries made the final plan that would require all new cars sold in the EU to be zero emission(排放) vehicles starting in the year 2035. It’s part of the EU’s plan to deal with climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a plan bigger than similar efforts in the US. A quarter of the EU’S emissions come from transportation, and 70% of that is road traffic.
“The direction of travel is clear: in 2035, new cars and vans(货车) must have zero emissions,” European Commission Executive Vice President Timmermans said in a statement. “The new rules on CO2-emissions from cars are a key part of the European Green Deal and will be a big contribution to our target of zero-emission by 2050,” Timmermans added.
The plan also requires that, by the year 2030, the average emissions of new cars drop by 55% and the average emissions of new vans drop by 50%, compared with vehicle emissions in 2021.
But there’s one major caveat to the plan. The EU said it would allow the continued sale of cars that run on e-fuels(合成燃料) past 2035 at Germany’s request. E-fuels are made using CO2 emissions caught in the air.
The US President has said he supports the increase of electric vehicles, and in 2021 he signed an order setting a goal that half of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the US in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles.
The shift from combustion engines(内燃机) to electric vehicles won’t be as easy as turning a key, experts say. Some of the challenges of changing to zero-emission vehicles include the high cost of electric cars, and a lack of charging equipment.
1. What does the EU aim to achieve by 2035?| A．No emissions are made from road traffic. |
| B．Its efforts have the same results as the US. |
| C．No new cars make any greenhouse gas emission. |
| D．One-fourth of its emissions are from transport. |
| A．Difficulty. | B．Benefit. | C．Relief. | D．Excitement. |
| A．It does little harm to the environment. |
| B．There are some problems to be solved. |
| C．I will hep reduce the cos of car-making. |
| D．The government should act up to support. |
| A．The US Falls Behind in Electric Cars |
| B．The EU Has Mace Its Final Car Plans |
| C．Different Voices Exist in the EU Plan |
| D．All New Cars Will Go Green in the EU |
【推荐3】The Cool Taxi is a Hackney Carriage that was changed into a freezer on wheels, using dry ice to keep the inside cool for passengers. It has a number of features designed to keep riders cool, including a freezer filled with ice lollies (冰棍)and a state-of-the-art air conditioning system.
A spokesperson for Andrews Air Conditioning said，“Britain has become a hot country, and the British are feeling the heat. For commuters(通勤者）there is nothing worse on a hot day than getting into a hot taxi, so we wanted to help to avoid this experience with Cool Taxi.
Cool Taxi driver Tony，who has driven a taxi for 11 years, said, “I have done 10 London summers in the taxi and I know you need some good air conditioning. It would be impossible to work without it. You need to keep cool and stay hydrated (水分)，and sometimes in a typical taxi this is difficult to keep. ”
Elizabeth Ann Iliffe，who was paying a visit to London from the South East，said，“It is amazing. It feels just like a scene(场境)from Frozen. It’s nice to step in just for a few minutes to have a break from the heat and cool off. ”
The Cool Taxi in running for a limited(有限的）lime at present time, However，it has proved popular with passengers and could he considered for full-time operation across the summer months in the future.
1. What can we learn from what Tony said?| A．He finds it hard to keep the taxi well air-conditioned. |
| B．He thinks it impossible to provide good air conditioning. |
| C．He is used to driving taxis in hot summer for a long time. |
| D．He will try his best to improve the conditions of the taxi. |
| A．Having a break. | B．Taking die cool taxi. |
| C．A scene from Frozen. | D．Her journey in London. |
| A．The popularity of London’s taxis. |
| B．The future of taxi industry in London. |
| C．London’s Cool Taxi filled with dry ice. |
| D．The management of the Cool Taxi in London. |
| A．pessimistic | B．optimistic |
| C．uncertain | D．careful |
【推荐1】Many people wrongly think that cities don’t have farms and fruits and vegetables are only grown in the country. Believe it or not, there are more urban farms popping up in cities all over the world.
Alexandra Sullivan, a food systems researcher in New York, studies urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is another name for farming and gardening in a city environment. Ms. Sullivan studies everything from tiny gardens in empty lots between buildings to bigger fields that have been planted and grown. According to Ms. Sullivan, “Urban agriculture has existed since cities have, across the world.”
The number of humans living in urban areas, or cities, is increasing. The amount of people who wanted to garden in urban areas is also rising. Ms. Sullivan says, “In small gardens, on rooftops and indoors, city residents grow fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, and raise animals to produce milk, eggs, honey, and meat. City residents use these foods as supplements to food produced by rural agriculture.” Even though some people who live in urban areas grow crops, urban residents still need to rely on food grown in rural areas. This is because a city doesn’t have enough space to grow enough food for everyone living in it.
In New York City, urban farmers have come up with many different ways to grow their own produce, even though there isn’t a lot of room. For example, Brooklyn Grange is a farming operation that has two rooftop vegetable farms in New York City. All together, the farms are made up of 2.5 acres of rooftop space. This makes Brooklyn Grange one of the largest rooftop farming operations in the world.
Brooklyn Grange grows all kinds of things. The farming company sells its vegetables to local residents and restaurants. And because the farms are on rooftops, they are specially adapted to their urban location. They use available space that is not needed for anything else. As more urban farmers find ways to grow food in cities, urban residents will be better able to get fresher materials for their meals.
1. Which of the following is Ms. Sullivan’s opinion about urban agriculture?| A．Urban agriculture has developed recently. |
| B．Urban agriculture takes too much city space. |
| C．Urban agriculture has a history as long as cities. |
| D．Urban agriculture can take the place of rural agriculture. |
| A．model | B．addition |
| C．competitor | D．replacement |
| A．It has large farming areas. |
| B．It can only grow single products. |
| C．It produces enough food for citizens. |
| D．It makes use of rooftop space to grow vegetables. |
| A．Critical. | B．Positive. |
| C．Worried. | D．Confused. |
【推荐2】From rolling hills to mountain ranges, views make any road trip memorable, but for blin d passengers this is part of the experience they miss. Motor company Ford tries to change that. It teamed up with GTB Rom a and AedoProject—to develop a technology that will give those unfortunate passengers a way to feel nature’s beauty through their car windows.
The prototype (原型) of the smart car window has a device with an outside-facing camera. With just a press of a button, the system takes a picture of the current view. The colorful picture is then turned into an image with different shades of grey through, LED lights, which vibrates (震动) differently. As the finger passes over different regions of the image, its shaking movements provide feedback through the sense of touch to the person using it. The smart window also comes with a voice assistant that uses AI to identify the scene and help the passengers get information on what they’re seeing.
“As the prototype started taking shape, we realized we were giving birth to a completely new language that would give blind people a new chance to visualize and experience traveling,” Federico Russo.-one director of GTBRoma, said. “When the idea was at its first stage, we looked for suppliers all around the world to make it come to life.” He believes the technology can be employed not just in cars. “It could be introduced into schools and in stituations for blind people as a tool that could be used in multiple ways.”
The technology may show up in a Ford autonomous vehicle. It’s known that the company is testing their technology and future business model and struggling to figure out how an autonomous vehicle gives different passengers the details needed to get from one destination to another. It’s unclear when this technology will be made available. However, the idea of building something for the less advanced is indeed a kind and influential action.
1. How does the smart car window work?| A．By sorting shaking movements. | B．By recording the view with a camera. |
| C．By translating scenery into vibrations. | D．By presenting different shades of colors. |
| A．It will have wide application. | B．It will be used in schools first. |
| C．It will be tested around the world. | D．It will understand different languages. |
| A．How to explore their future business model. |
| B．How the technology is applied to everyday life. |
| C．How to produce autonomous cars in large numbers. |
| D．How an autonomous vehicle provides route information. |
| A．AI-based Window Adds Fun to Road Trips |
| B．Ford Develops a System for the Blind to Drive |
| C．Smart Window Lets Blin d Passengers Feel Views |
| D．Technology Makes Blind People’s Trip Enjoyable |
Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness：
Don't skip meals.Before you leave home，have a small，low-fat meal or snack.This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control portions.Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist. Once you have your “tasting” serving，move away from the buffet(自助餐). Doing so will make it less tempting to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don't let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.
Avoid high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of dessert or butter.
1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods. |
| B．Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you eat less. |
| C．Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight problems. |
| D．Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight. |
| A．Lean meats. |
| B．Dessert or butter. |
| C．Raw fruit or vegetables. |
| D．Physical exercise. |
| A．can't help being tempted to eat constantly |
| B．take part in too many parties |
| C．enjoy delicious foods |
| D．can't help turning away from the foods |
| A．Holidays and Festivals | B．Health and Fitness |
| C．Fashion and Frontier | D．Student Times Club |
