【推荐2】Arizona’s Best Outdoor Dining

For office workers, they may want to hide somewhere to enjoy their own free time. Places combining good food with great weather and remarkable views may be their top choice. Here are four of the best outdoor restaurants in Arizona.

Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar

This pizza bar shows the city’s rising scene. Chef Michelle Jurisin traveled to Italy to become certified by Verace Pizza Napoletana. Pizzas are made in the traditional way. The most popular dish is the Cire’s with homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms and fresh cheese.

Address: 1060 N. Main St., Cottonwood. Tel: 928-202-3597.

Burgers By the Bridge

Located at the base of London Bridge, this open-air restaurant serves as Lake Havasu City’s room. Sitting right at the water’s edge, diners enjoy beautiful views of the boats, the bridge and palm trees from their tables. The juicy Black Angus burgers are tasty; the lightly salted fish may be the best in the town.

Address: 401 English Village, Lake Havasu City. Tel: 928-302-6780.

Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill

It is a perfect combination of art and architecture. Natural stones, rusted metal panels (镶板) and window walls beautify the restaurant, which is unlike anywhere else in Sedona. Sitting outside, Mariposa provide red-rock views to accompany the excellent South American-inspired food. It is especially impressive at sunset.

Address: 700 State Route 89 A, Sedona. Tel: 928-862-4444.

The House

Dining at The House feels like hanging out at a friend’s backyard barbecue. The wood-framed building is simple inside. There’s a big garden with picnic tables outside. The menu is a mix of salads, sandwiches, chili and some burgers. Try the House Burger, cheese and fried onion strings. They are served with homemade chips.

Address: 1191 E. Hall, Show Low. Tel: 928-537-9270.

1. Which is the best choice for diners fond of the salted fish?

A．Burgers By the Bridge.	B．Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar.
C．Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill.	D．The House.

2. What is special about Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill?

A．It shows the city’s rising scene.	B．It serves homemade chips.
C．It has unique decoration.	D．It lies near London Bridge.

3. Which number should you call if you want to have a picnic?

A．928-202-3597.

B．928-537-9270.

C．928-862-4444.

D．928-302-6780.

【推荐3】Visiting museums is an important means of knowing a country's development and culture. Here are some greatest museums in the world which are worth a visit.

Tate Modern, London, The UK

Together with three other Tate museums, Tate Modern is national museum of international modern art. It is one of the largest museums of modern art in the world. Most of the exhibit areas are open to the public for free, only charging for major temporary exhibitions.

Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

It is the world's largest and most visited art museum. It's a historical land mark of Paris. Housed in the Louvre Palace, the museum has been added to many times since its opening in 1793. Its glass pyramid in the main courtyard was designed by Chinese-American architect leoh Ming Pei, which later became a landmark of Paris.

National Museum of China, Beijing, China

It is near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It's one of the largest museums and the second-most visited art museum in the world. Covering time span (范围)from the Yuanmou Man of 1.7 million years ago to the Qing Dynasty, the museum houses around 1.05 million items, many of which cannot be found in museums elsewhere.

State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

The State Hermitage Museum is the second-largest art museum in the world. The public can visit five of the main building: the Winter Palace, Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, New Hermitage and Hermitage Theatre. It often appears as setting for films, TV series, novels and even video games.

1. In which museum can visitors find the glass pyramid?

A．Tate Modern.	B．Musee du Louvre.
C．National Museum of China.	D．State Hermitage Museum.

2. Where is the Winter Palace?

A．In the UK.

B．In France.

C．In China.

D．In Russia.

3. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce some largest museums in the world.

B．To tell people they can visit museums for free.

C．To ask people to protect cultural heritage.

D．To show the development of art.

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【推荐3】The Best American Cities for Live Music (Besides Nashville)

Nashville isn't the only city in the country with an amazing live -music site. Read on to discover other hot spots that should top your live -music bucket list.

Austin, Texas

With an official motto of "Live Music Capital of the World," it is easy to find more than 100 spots showcasing a wide variety of free live music performances. So make your way to Texas. Hang your cowboy hat and check out The Parish, The Elephant Room,etc. for a truly unforgettable Austin experience.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Prince, Bob Dylan, Lizzo and Husker Du are just some of the great musicians who have called Minnesota their home. One of Prince' s favorite clubs to visit was the Dakota Jazz Club. If your budget is tight, you'll be happy to know that Minneapolis is one of 11 affordable U. S. cities to add to your bucket list.

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Asbury Park has seen a major musical rebirth over the last decade. The Stone Pony has been one of the most popular rock sites in the world since opening its doors in 1974, with Jon Bon Jovi helping to put i ton the map.

Raleigh, North Carolina

With more than 80 live music spots, Raleigh is sure to satisfy any musical desire you have. If dinner and a show is your style, the Irregardless Cafe has been hosting live jazz, not to mention fresh-from-the- farm meals- nightly since 1975. But before you book your ticket, learn how to say“Raleigh" like a local.

1. What can we learn about Nashville?

A．It is the live music capital of the world.

B．It is a music city Americans are not quite into.

C．It is a very popular tourist attraction of music.

D．It is called the home by many great musicians.

2. Which city would you choose if you are short of money?

A．Austin, Texas.	B．Minneapolis, Minnesota.
C．Asbury Park, New Jersey.	D．Raleigh, North Carolina.

3. Which spot highlights itself with good music and great food?

A．The Elephant Room.	B．The Dakota Jazz Club.
C．Asbury Park.	D．The Irregardless Cafe.

【推荐1】Are You Listening to What Your Heart Is Telling You?

Wearable technology is getting a lot of attention these days. These devices are becoming increasingly more integrated into our daily lives and are providing new insights into our personal activity and fitness levels. According to IDC Research, the worldwide wearables market will reach 45.7 million units shipped by the end of 2015 and 126.1 million units in 2019.

To date, the vast majority of that growth has been in basic activity trackers like the Fitbit One and the Jawbone UP that use an accelerometer (加速计) to measure movement and translate those measurements into estimates of step counts, calories burned, distance travelled and other metrics (度量标准). However, these devices won’t tell you how your body responded to that movement. In other words, while an activity tracker can estimate that you’ve taken 10,000 steps in a day, it can’t tell you how hard your body worked to take those 10,000 steps or how your body recovered from that effort. Measurements of both physical activity and the body’s response to physical activity are important components in determining whether you’re actually improving your health and fitness.

This can be explained by what exercise scientists refer to as workload. Workload is defined as the amount of time spent doing an activity or workout multiplied by the intensity of that activity. For example, to burn approximately 400 calories you can work out for an hour at low intensity or work out for 20 minutes at very high intensity. This may seem obvious, but while basic activity trackers can be good at measuring how many steps you’ve taken, they are incapable of telling you how your body actually responded to those steps. The best way to quantify your body’s true response to workload is by continuously and accurately measuring heart rate.

With accurate information about your workloads and level of effort you are on your way to getting much better insight into your health and fitness. For example, with training you will start to see improvements in your cardiac efficiency (心效率). This is why more companies are adding continuous heart rate monitoring to their next-gen wearable products. You can expect to see this trend continue as consumers get more value from the powerful insights that accurate heart rate data can provide.

1. What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 2?

A．The disadvantages of basic activity trackers.

B．The metrics of future wearable technology.

C．The growth in wearable devices.

D．Important physical activities.

2. According to the passage, the next-gen wearable products will be better than basic activity trackers in that ___________.

A．they are like the Fitbit One and the Jawbone UP

B．they are good at measuring your physical activity

C．they are likely to have a sensor monitoring heart rate

D．they are able to estimate step counts, calories burned and distance travelled

3. In which column of the newspaper can this passage most probably be found?

A．Advertisement.	B．Finance.
C．Medicine.	D．Science.

【推荐2】This is a photo of a similar car I own. It’s a photo of a Skoda Fabia, I drive one too. A young guy also got out of a similar car as I was getting close to mine. I laughed and was prepared to leave. The young guy continued to have a conversation with me.

He asked me how I found the car. It turned out that it was his first day to drive the car and it was new and it was a gift from his parents and he’d just passed his driving test today! What a coincidence (巧合)!

Well, this was a special moment for Nicholas. Who gets a new car the day they learn to drive and then drives into a garage and has a talk with a woman who’s driving the same model of car? Yes, beautiful synchronicity (同步性) in full view.

I wanted to make this moment special for Nicholas, and I wanted to gift him something. Thinking on my feet, I thought I’d buy him a lottery ticket (彩票) but it wasn’t special enough.

I got into my car and removed my Guardian Angel key ring which I had attached to my front mirror. It was there to keep me safe. My birthday is on Guardian Angel’s Day too, so this is very special to me. I gave it to Nicholas and he was happy to receive it. Nicholas gave me a big hug.

Nicholas was not an overconfident guy. He also told me his mum was only out of hospital and now he’d be able to help her get about.

I’ll order myself another Guardian Angel key ring for my car for fear that my Guardian Angel will not be protecting me without the key ring. As for Nicholas, well, I wish he and his passengers a lifetime of safe driving.

1. What caused the conversation between the author and the young guy?

A．A similar car.

B．The author’s curiosity.

C．The young guy’s excitement.

D．The photo of a Skoda Fabia.

2. What did the author think of the guy’s experience?

A．It was doubtful.

B．It was a coincidence.

C．It was unlucky for him.

D．It was untrue.

3. What did the author do for the guy?

A．She drove him home.

B．She bought him a ticket.

C．She offered him a birthday gift.

D．She gave him a special present.

4. What was the author going to do next after meeting the guy?

A．Give him more confidence.

B．See his mother in hospital.

C．Buy a key ring for her car.

D．Tell him to drive quickly.

【推荐3】The kakapo, a bird that lives in New Zealand, is not designed for survival. Weighing up to 4 kilograms, it is the world's fattest parrot. It mates (交配)only when the rimu tree is in fruit, which happens every few years. It developed gradually in the absence of land-based natural enemies, so instead of flying above the trees it walks like a duck across the dry forest floor. When it moves unsteadily across something that might kill it, it will stand still.

Such unusual characteristics turned it into fast food for human settlers, and for the cats and rats they brought with them. It seemed to have disappeared by the 1970s, until scientists came across two undiscovered populations in the country s south. These survivors were eventually moved to small enemy -free islands, where researchers have spent decades trying to get them to breed (繁殖).

The scientists' patience is finally rewarded. The rimu was in fruit this year, and more than 80 chicks hatched, making this the best breeding season, on record. Many have. survived into adolescence, increasing the number of adult kakapos by a third, to 200 birds.

Another danger to the kakapo is a lack of genetic diversity. This is one reason why fewer than half of kakapo eggs hatch. By arranging the genome (基因组) of every living bird, scientists can identify closely-related individuals and put them on different islands. Every bird is fitted with something to track its slightest movement. If a female mates with an “unsuitable” male, the process can be stopped.

All these efforts cost almost New Zealand $1 .3 million this breeding season. Yet the kakapo's future still looks unsafe. Earlier this year a severe disease tore through the population. And tiny as the number of kakapos is, space is running out on the two islands where most of them live. New enemy-free settlements must soon be found.

1. Which of the following is a danger for the survival of the kakapo?

A．It is the smallest bird in the world.

B．It lacks exercise and usually stands still.

C．It adapts slowly, in genetic development.

D．It can't respond actively when facing danger.

2. In what way was the scientists' patience rewarded?

A．Adequate food supply for kakapos was guaranteed.

B．New settlements for kakapos were eventually found.

C．Kakapos were becoming increasingly aggressive.

D．Kakapos' birth rate reached the highest level.

3. Why did the scientists put kakapos in different islands?

A．To stop closely-related kakapos mating.

B．To help kakapo families live together.

C．To maintain the production of rimu fruit.

D．To protect kakapos from natural enemies.

4. What does the author think of the efforts to protect the kakapo in New Zealand?

A．They are successful.	B．They are inadequate.
C．They are doubtful.	D．They are unsafe.