【推荐2】Hong Kong’s Four Best Siu Mei Restaurants

Want an authentic taste of Hong Kong? Then siu mei (烧味) must be the best choice. It’s a general term for those roasted meats hanging in a restaurant’s front window. If this tasty cuisine has already attracted you, read on to see the 4 top siu mei restaurants in Hong Kong.

Chop Chop

This modern-style siu mei restaurant delivers traditional cuisine in a fun contemporary setting. Headed by chef Dai Lung, whose careful cooking inspired the char siu(叉烧) dish
“sorrowful rice” that featured importantly in comedian Stephen Chow’s 1996 film The God of Cookery,Chop Chop’s signature dish is the roasted pork belly char siu rice.

One Goose

This creative, newly opened restaurant has set out to reform the traditional siu mei. One Goose’s black pepper-seasoned roast goose is a perfect combination of East and West. Coupling the appetizing siu mei with the restaurant’s classically excellent decorations, you’ll definitely enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Yue Kee Restaurant

Since its establishment in 1958, Yue Kee has been run as a family business. Today, the second generation of ownership insists on creating its roast goose in the most traditional way possible. What’s more, it differs from others with the bird sourced from its eight privately owned farms in China.

Luen Fat Restaurant

As simple and plain as it gets, Luen Fat is a time-honored spot. The restaurant has a large number of loyal customers who come in groups for the shop’s delicious honey char siu and tantalizing roast pork ribs, always resulting in a long queue outside the restaurant. Its simplistic layout and furnishings represent the traditional siu mei restaurant.

1. What can customers do in Chop Chop?

A．Taste the signature dish.	B．Make the film The God of Cookery.
C．Meet Comedian Stephen Chow.	D．Enjoy the story of “sorrowful rice”.

2. Which restaurant will provide siu mei cooked in a new way?

A．Chop Chop.	B．One Goose.
C．Yue Kee Restaurant.	D．Luen Fat Restaurant.

3. What is special about Yue Kee Restaurant?

A．It creates a family atmosphere.	B．It is good at cooking roast goose.
C．It has a history of over 70 years.	D．It owns private farms to raise goose.

【推荐3】When it comes to historical Italian coffee, you cannot help but talk of Venice. It is in this city that the tradition of coffee was born, and then spread to the rest of Italy.

Caffè Florian

Caffè Florian was founded in 1720. From then on, this elegant building has been characterized by its exclusive products and guests: here, noblemen, politicians and intellectuals would meet. Today, the café is an important cultural center where exhibitions are organized. But it remains an ideal place for tourists who simply want to enjoy an espresso sitting at a little table in the heart of Venice, a few steps from the Grand Canal.

Gran Caffè Quadri

Also in St. Mark’s Square, there is another historic café that since 1775 has earned an important place among the many.Gran Caffè Quadri represents the memory of centuries in the twilight(晚期) of the Republic of Venice, and the birth of the modern age, and the secrets of the famous people who sat in its halls. Even today, Gran Caffè Quadri is a favorite of actors and directors attending the Venice Film Festival.

Harry’s Bar

More recent, but equally fascinating, is the story of Harry’s Bar, opened in 1931 and declared a national monument in 2001. Built from an old warehouse close to Piazza San Marco, Harry’s Bar owes its name and existence to the American student Harry Pickering. This is not strictly a coffee bar, but inside intellectuals, artists, writers such as Arturo Toscanini, Guglielmo Marconi, Charlie Chaplin, all spent time.

Caffè La Calcina

Moving to the southern limit of the city, in the ancient neighborhood called Le Zattere, we will find Caffè La Calcina, another important spot that was a meeting place for artists and writers in the early 1900s. The place is now a bar and restaurant called La Piscina, in memory of the bathhouse with a pool that used to be there.

1. Where would you go if you are interested in cultural evens?

A．Caffè Florian.	B．Gran Caffè Quadri.
C．Harry’s Bar.	D．Caffè La Calcina.

2. Harry’s Bar was named after_________.

A．Piazza San Marco	B．an old warehouse
C．Arturo Toscanini	D．an American student

3. What do the cafés have in common?

A．They were popular among celebrities.	B．They are on the decline nowadays.
C．They are located in St.Mark’s Square.	D．They were built from old houses.

【推荐2】Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new material that can move heat from buildings into space. The researchers say the material can cool buildings even on hot days.

The cooling material is a new kind of panels that could be placed on a roof like solar panels. However, instead of turning sunlight into energy as solar panels do, the new panels turn heat into infrared radiation (红外线辐射).

Shanhui Fan, a professor at Stanford University, says that the panels have a layer of material that is like sand, serving as a mirror. They take heat from buildings and reflect the light from the sun. Both the heat and sunlight are sent into outer space. Mr. Fan adds, “ They cool themselves without using electricity, even in the sun. So, what they do is send heat into outer space and also reflect the sunlight, so they don`t get heated up by the sun. And they can reduce the indoor temperature by nearly 5 degrees below the temperature outside”

Mr. Fan says it is like having a window into space and the heat is sent directly into space without warming air. Therefore, buildings in developing countries that do not have electricity or air conditioners could use the cooling panels.

The Stanford researchers say the main problem is creating actual cooling systems using the material. They say it may be possible to develop a cooling spray (喷洒) technology. The researchers believe the cooling spray technology could be developed in the next three to five years. They say as much as 15 percent of the energy used in the United States is spent providing power for air conditioning systems.

1. What is the feature of the new panels ?

A．They are more expensive.

B．They cannot turn sunlight into energy.

C．They will become hot under direct sunlight.

D．They can create infrared radiation by themselves.

2. What do we know about the cooling panels?

A．They can warm air when they work.

B．They are cool to touch even in the sun.

C．They are developed to help poor countries.

D．They encourage people to give up air conditioners.

3. How can the cooling panels cool buildings?

A．By reflecting sunlight into space directly.

B．By turning sunlight into infrared radiation.

C．By turning the heat of buildings into energy.

D．By covering buildings so that heat cannot reach them.

4. What is Mr. Fan `s attitude towards the new panels?

A．Negative

B．Doubtful

C．Positive

D．Unconcerned

【推荐3】Looking for a place to take a rest, sip a cup of coffee and have a furry companion? Welcome to animal-themed cafes.

In recent years, the combination of pets and catering has become incredibly popular in many cities throughout China.While many cafes started out offering the company of cats and dogs, others are expanding their range. Some cafes include animals like squirrels, raccoons and even capybaras.

In reviews, Internet users have commented that their main reason for visiting these businesses is to interact closely with animals they have only seen from afar.

“The customers love animals.They are curious about these pets and want to raise one at home, but circumstances don’t allow it,” said pet cafe owner Tian Rui. Liu Jing, a Beijing resident who works in finance, loves pigs, but her parents would not endorse her getting one as a pet. The 24-year-old had to admire the animals through videos and images. But now, she can have close contact with an adorable pig every weekend in a pet cafe.

Also, these pet cafes serve as a shelter for those who find comfort in being around animals.“In this place, you can get close to the cute little ones in a very comfortable way without having to worry about safety and hygiene(卫生)—overall, it is an extremely comfortable experience,”said Zhao Ming from Tianjin, 30, a frequent pet cafe visitor.

Animal lovers also expect the pet cafes to change people’s attitudes toward pets. Animals like ducks, pigs and sheep have been served as food for many years. People hardly see them as pets. But the pet cafes help shift their attitude from seeing them as playthings to regarding them as family members or close friends.

“Whether at home or in stores, these little animals are there for companionship and they bring warmth to our hearts.They care and understand just like family members.They give us much more than the love we give to them,” Zhao said.

1. What does the underlined word“endorse”in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Believe in.

B．Approve of.

C．Prevent.

D．Suspect.

2. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Cafes Enjoy Great Popularity

B．Ideal Shelters for Lovely Animals

C．Animals Turn into Companions

D．Animal Lovers from Different Cities

【推荐1】“We've designed buildings for 100-year floods;” says Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, director of the Institute for Health in the Built Environment. “But there will be another epidemic or another pandemic - or there might just be another flu season. Let's go ahead and learn to design for the 100-year flu. ”

Public health officials agree that one of the simplest wåys to prevent the indoor spread of the virus is to increase the amount of outside air that comes into our buildings. The simple act of opening a window can meaningfully reduce the concentration of infectious (感染的) particles in the air.

But in many current office buildings, the windows aren't operable. Creating a tight air seal in a building is one of the main strategies used to make buildings more energy-saving. So architects are now wrestling with how to increase air circulation without accelerating energy consumption. One solution, according to Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, is a special type of window design. This allows outside air to be warmed or cooled, as needed, when it enters the building.

Most current office buildings usually adopt open-plan offices, which are suitable for modern office work. But in time of pandemic, viruses spread easily among workers in the office. Rather than seal employees into individual hard-walled rooms, office designers can preserve the benefits of open-plan offices by fitting airflow systems that clean the air breathed out. For example, vents (通风口) can be installed at the top of the room to pull out the cloud of exhaled (呼出的) air and for fresh air to be delivered along the floor. This type of “biophilic design” can increase productivity and improve physical health.

What all these changes have in common is that they'll happen only if the public continue to focus on indoor health after the acute crisis of the pandemic has passed. In the long run, what's perhaps even more important is making whole environments support human immune function.

1. According to Kevin, what is a solution to improving air circulation without consuming more energy?

A．Creating specially-designed windows.

B．Increasing the amount of outside air.

C．Fitting vents at the top of the building.

D．Designing a tight air seal in the building.

2. Which of the following may be considered a “biophilic design”?

A．Offices with exhaled air.	B．Offices with airflow systems.
C．Offices with big windows.	D．Offices with individual rooms.

3. What does the author focus on in the last paragraph?

A．Adding some background information.

B．Explaining the concept of indoor health.

C．Expressing the expectation for the future.

D．Providing the theoretical basis for the research.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Setting up buildings good for the environment

B．The need to put human health in the first place

C．Redesigning the office for the next 100-year flu

D．The simplest way to stop indoor spread of viruses

【推荐2】Lake Tekapo lies in the center of the South Island in an area known as the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand. Tekapo Tourism provides one of the most comprehensive accommodation (住宿) listings in the region. All accommodation providers in Tekapo are listed as follows.

• The Chalet Boutique Motel

It’s only a short distance from the Church of the Good Shepherd. You’ll find the Chalet Boutique Motel very close to the shores of Lake Tekapo.

At the Chalet Boutique Motel you have the choice of six self-contained (独立的) apartments varying in size from 2-bedroom apartments to studio apartments (单间公寓). Some offer excellent views of the lake and mountains.

Address: Pioneer Drive, PO Box 2, Lake Tekapo

• Tekapo B2 Apartment

Tekapo B2 apartment is a self-contained, one-bedroom, upstairs apartment with views overlooking Lake Tekapo. It’s only a short walk from the town center. The bedroom is suitable for two people. A double sofa bed is available for a third person or child.

Address: 2 Murray Place, Lake Tekapo

• Mt John Historic Homestead

Built in 1911，the Mount John Homestead has recently been renovated (整修). An original collection of art by a local artist and thousands of local photos are displayed throughout the rooms.

The yard is also available for special occasions such as weddings, family reunions or small parties. A minimum (最少的) booking of 2 nights is required.

Address: State Highway 8，PO Box 91，Lake Tekapo

1. If Lily wants to take a walk along the shores of Lake Tekapo, she’d better stay in .

A．the Church of the Good Shepherd	B．the Chalet Boutique Motel
C．Tekapo B2 Apartment	D．Mt John Historic Homestead

2. What do the Chalet Boutique Motel and Tekapo B2 Apartment have in common?

A．Both have a long history.	B．Both have recently been renovated.
C．Both have local photos in the rooms.	D．Both have rooms with a lake view.

3. What is special about Mt John Historic Homestead?

A．It has studio apartments.	B．It is near the town center.
C．It can hold a wedding.	D．It is the cheapest of the three.

【推荐3】A great exhibition marking the 600^th anniversary of the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing was launched on Thursday.

The exhibition, held at the Palace Museum in Beijing, is divided into three parts covering three historical periods: the city’s construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); adjustment of the layout during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and developments since the institution of the Palace Museum in 1925.

Visitors will be introduced to the attractions of classical Chinese architectures, traditional engineering techniques as well as Chinese philosophy. Meanwhile, they will have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic scenery of the palace during the four seasons.

The exhibition, titled “Everlasting Splendor: Six Centuries at the Forbidden City,” will run until November 15^th at the Meridian Gate, according to the museum.

Constructed from 1406 to 1420, the Forbidden City measures 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west. It covers an area of around 720,000 square meters. With red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles, the Forbidden City represents the highest level of Chinese architecture and influences cultural development of East Asia.

The Palace Museum reopened on May 1^st after a three-month closure due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The daily arrivals rise up to 12,000 from July 28^th. Visitors still need to book tickets online, have their temperatures checked before entering, wear masks and practice social distancing in the exhibition halls.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The exhibition covers all the dynasties.

B．The Forbidden City was constructed during the Qing Dynasty.

C．Visitors can know many details about the Forbidden City.

D．The exhibition will last until next year.

2. Why was the Palace Museum closed at the beginning of this year?

A．Because the COVID-19 epidemic was serious.

B．Because the Palace Museum was under repair.

C．Because there were too many visitors every day.

D．Because few people like visiting the museum.

3. If anyone wants to visit the exhibition, he needs to_____.

A．pay a higher price than usual	B．find a guide to lead the way
C．make a brief self-introduction	D．book the ticket on the Internet ahead of time

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Many people are attracted to the Palace Museum.

B．The Forbidden City has experienced a lot in history.

C．Chinese architecture is of great importance to the world.

D．A great exhibition marks the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City.

【推荐1】I live in an area where most parents would rather cut back on personal hobbies for themselves than stop paying for their children’s activities.

Music lessons,horseback riding,summer camps,sports teams﹣the list goes on and on. Often,so do the costs. And even if the money is not there,some parents find a way. I know people who have borrowed from family and run up their credit cards to pay for all the stuff they believe their children just cannot miss.

“The experiences we thought kids had to have before high school has moved down to junior high and now elementary,” said William Doherty,a professor of family studies and director of the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota. Soon,we’ll be talking about leadership opportunities for babies.”

Somehow,not offering our children every possible opportunity”feels like bad parenting,”said Wendy Mogel,a clinical psychologist.

But in an effort to give their children everything. some parents end up not just using up financial resources,but also their own emotional energy.“A lot of parents are exhausted by their own overparenting,”said Bryan Caplan,an economics professor at George Mason University.”They make so many sacrifices and are so stressed out by driving around so much that they explode at kids for changing the radio station.”

“It’s easy to take a look at the more successful kids and assume that all the activities are why they are more successful,”Professor Caplan said. But research doesn’t bear that out. On a recent National Public Radio program,Steven D. Levitt,a professor of economics at the University of Chicago,said he and another economist could find no evidence that that sort of parental choices could be correlated at all with academic success.

1. What can we infer from William Doherty’s argument？

A．Kids need to experience so many activities at a young age.

B．Kids should seize leadership opportunities when they were babies.

C．Kids are taking part in extracurricular activities at a much younger age.

D．Kids should take part in extracurricular activities before elementary school.

2. Why do parents offer their children so many lessons according to Wendy Mogel？

A．They want to show off their love to their children.

B．They think that is the kind of life their children want to live.

C．They want to be good parents and be responsible for their children.

D．They believe the lessons can help their children achieve academic success.

3. What does the underlined phrase "bear that out" in the last paragraph mean？

A．Prove.

B．Deny.

C．Examine.

D．Understand.

4. What is the bad effect of offering children too many extracurricular activities？

A．The children may make no sacrifice.

B．The parents may get extremely tired.

C．The parents may ask too much of their children.

D．The children may not be successful in the future.

【推荐2】In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a "brain." I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.

But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.

I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.

Graduation day soon arrived, I’d been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stage without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something I’d never dreamed of — I spoke in front of hundreds of people.

Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation — or ever. But I’m glad I did. I no longer hesitate when I’m faced with the prospect of doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1. Why was the writer called a "brain"?

A．She was the most intelligent student.

B．She was the head of her small group.

C．She was a bookworm all the time.

D．She did more coursework for good grades.

2. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．She ruined her health by studying hard.

B．She got the reward as was expected.

C．She was grateful for giving a speech.

D．She wasn't good at physics at school.

3. How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?

A．Excited.	B．Moved.
C．Scared.	D．Embarrassed

4. What did the speech bring to the author at last?

A．She had nothing to fear in life,

B．She won enough college credits.

C．She got rid of her sense of shyness.

D．She desired to become a speaker.

【推荐3】Music festivals in Europe

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.

Melt! Festival, Germany

This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.

Exit Festival, Serbia

Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh(traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.

Open’er Festival, Poland

Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection (精选品) of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.

1. What is special about Melt! Festival?

A．It provides German lessons.	B．It is held by a local museum.
C．The bands are from 120 countries.	D．Most of the festival goers are German.

2. Why did exit festival begin?

A．For political reasons.	B．For personal reasons.
C．To help stop a fight.	D．To offer help to the poor.

3. What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?

A．It falls in summer.	B．It is a live music festival.
C．It teaches people Scottish dance.	D．It invites the most famous bands.