【推荐1】HOW TO GET THERE

BA and Royal Jordanian airlines fly direct between London Heathrow and Jordan’s capital city Amman (from £435; rj. com). Flight time is five hours.

HOW TO GET AROUND

Jordan is a joyfully easy country to travel around, in part due to its small size. You could drive from top to bottom in little over five hours if you wanted to. The national bus company has services between the main towns, and limited options to Petra and the Dead Sea. For full flexibility, you're better off hiring a car—roads are in good condition, and other drivers tend to be less manic (not stand up to free use of the car horn) compared to other countries in the Middle East. The traffic in Amman makes it frustrating, and nerve-wracking, to navigate, so pick up and drop off your car at the airport, a little outside of the city. The usual suspects have offices there (week’s hire from £235; hertz. jo).

HOW LONG TO SPEND

Given the short travel times between major sites, you could feasibly whip around Jordan in little under a week, spending a night in each location. However, it’s important to factor in the weather: your pace will slow in high temperatures, and you’ll find many Jordanians sensibly spending the hottest part of the day indoors, indulging in a long lunch. You’ll also want to devote a proper amount of time to each location: two or three nights in each of Petra and Wadi Rum will allow you to get to a few less explored corners, while two nights in Amman and one each at the Dead Sea and hot springs is about right. If you add in a side trip for some diving in the Red Sea, two weeks is plenty.

WHAT TO BUDGET   

Staying in budget guesthouses, eating only from markets and street stalls, and using public transport, you could survive in Jordan on around £40 per day. Factor in a midrange hotel, car hire, guided tours and meals in local restaurants, and the figure could rise to £100-plus a day. The national currency is the dinar（第纳尔）, and is available from ATMs at all the main sites.

WHEN TO GO

High season is September to October and March to May, when the weather is warm but bearable. Note that price hikes are common in this period, and hotels get booked far in advance. One of the most pleasant times to visit is winter, from November to February, though be aware the desert gets very cold at night during this period. If you can take the extreme temperatures of summer, it can be an excellent time to travel, with fewer tourists around.

HOW TO PLAN

See Lonely Planet’s Jordan and the Jordan tourist board’s official site, visitjordan.com, which has a wealth of information on general travel in the region and specific sites.

1. Which of the following statements is True about travelling in Jordan according to the passage?

A．Drivers in Jordan use car horn more freely than those in other countries.

B．It's better to drive your own car since the traffic in Amman is frustrating.

C．Weather should be taken into consideration when you arrange holiday.

D．Diving in Red Sea is a must if you plan to travel in Jordan for one week.

2. Which factor is NOT related with the budget according to the passage?

A．To choose what kind hotels.

B．To eat what kind of food.

C．Whether to use cash or not.

D．When to travel in Jordan.

3. The word “hikes” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by the word “          ”.

A．declines

B．rises

C．varies

D．collapses

【推荐2】Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.

The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan

The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.

Just Listen by Mark Goulston

This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.

Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari

Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.

The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols

What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.

1. Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?

A．Mark Goulston	B．James E. Sullivan
C．Bernard T. Ferrari	D．Michael P. Nichols

2. Which book is useful to a general manager of a company?

A．Just Listen	B．Power Listening
C．The Good Listener	D．The lost Art of Listening

3. What do we know about the four books?

A．They are based on the author’s experience.

B．They are written in the same style.

C．They provide real-life stories.

D．They share the same theme.

【推荐1】The idea behind Facebook is to make us feel connected all the time．But in my research, I’ve found that the truth is quite different．

Technology, it turns out, has made being alone seem like a problem that needs solving．When young people are alone, even for a minute or two, they feel the need to connect, to get on Facebook or some other social networks and chat．But in connecting, they often end up feeling more isolated．Why？Because by being in constant(不断的)connection, they lose the ability to feel satisfied with their own company(独处)．

Facebook can help us keep in touch with our friends, but we too often use it instead of spending face­to­face time with them．And since we feel the need to keep up with them online, we don’t have moments of loneliness where we can collect our thoughts and learn how to be comfortable being alone．

—Sherry Turkle, Professor

Facebook connects more of us to more of our friends and family in more places than we have ever been connected before．Yes, Facebook is a huge time sink—maybe the biggest ever．Many people post useless stuff．And seeing too much of your friends’ lives can make you jealous(嫉妒的), but it won’t make you lonely．

Jane, a former student of mine, who is back in New York after living abroad for ten years, told me that Facebook helps her a lot．The first time she moved back to New York from abroad, she felt disconnected from her family and friends．Now，because of lots of photos and information updates(更新), she knows what is happening with her friends all the time．

In fact, if you are lonely in real life, you will be lonely online as well．

—Sree Sreenivasan, Chief Digital Officer

1. The underlined word “isolated” in Paragraph 2 means“________”．

A．free

B．selfish

C．careless

D．lonely

2. According to Sherry Turkle, we should________．

A．feel satisfied with our life	B．avoid using social networks
C．keep in touch with our friends	D．enjoy moments of loneliness

3. What’s Jane’s attitude towards Facebook?

A．Hopeful．

B．Doubtful．

C．Thankful．

D．Regretful．

4. The purpose of the text is to________．

A．educate

B．discuss

C．persuade

D．introduce

【推荐2】If social distancing is driving you a little crazy, here are four world's most beautiful natural pools for you to get relaxed.

Devil's Pool

Victoria Falls in southeastern Africa measures 108 metres tall and more than 1676 metres wide. But for some brave people, the top of the Falls, known as Devil's Pool, is just another swimming hole. With water levels at their lowest from September to December, large numbers of swimmers adventure into the pool.

Barton Springs Pool

Barton Springs Pool in Austin, U. S. , covers three acres and maintains a temperature of about 20 degrees year-round. Admission to the 5-metre deep pool ranges from midMarch until the end of September. For local residents （居民）,the cost is $ 3 for adults and $ 1 for kids under 8 （non-residents pay $ 8 for adults and $ 3 for kids under 8）.

Bondi Icebergs Public Pool

A 15-minute drive from Sydney's CBD sits the Bondi Baths at Bondi Icebergs. The historic 50-metre public saltwater pool has been around for more than a century and features a small beach, where you can enjoy the sunshine. The entrance cost （ $ 7 for adults； $ 5 for kids） isn't much considering the million-dollar view.

Dudu Blue Lagoon

Want to float （漂浮）in a quiet 30-metre-deep freshwater pool? Then check out Dudu Blue Lagoon on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The lagoon also features underwater caves, making it a popular diving destination.

1. When is a good time to swim in Devil's Pool?

A．March.

B．June.

C．August.

D．October.

2. How much should a British couple with a child of 7 pay to visit Barton Springs Pool?

A．$7.

B．$9.

C．$19,

D．$24.

3. What can a tourist do in Dudu Blue Lagoon?

A．Sunbathe on the beach.	B．Float in a saltwater pool.
C．Have a good view of the waterfall.	D．Dive into the underwater caves.

【推荐3】Many cultures around the world have a grain that is not grown or even known outside its home area. Now, a staple grain native to Ethiopia, teff, is appearing on grocery shelves in America.

Teff has been an important part of the Ethiopian diet for thousands of years. Like rice and wheat, it is a cereal grass. Teff is known for its fine grain and used mainly to make flour. Teff flour is the key ingredient in injera, the large, spongy pancakes that make up a large portion of the Ethiopian diet.

Teff was introduced to the United States by a man named Wayne Carlson, who learned about teff while doing public health work in Africa in the mid-1970s. "I came to know teff because I was eating it all the time and hosted by teff farmers. " he said. In the late 70s, Carlson returned to the U. S. , married and settled in southwest Idaho. Then he came up with an idea to introduce teff grass to his home state. " Geologically, it is very similar to Ethiopia."

Wayne and his wife Elisabeth are not farmers, nor do they want to be. So they convinced actual farmers in Idaho to grow teff on contract for them. The Carlsons milled it themselves.

Wayne went through the Washington, D. C. telephone book and looked for the names that were Ethiopian. And that is how the business slowly grew. Over time, the Teff Company has outgrown four different mills.

Rich Roseberg is a food researcher at Oregon State University. He says teff production has exploded over the past decade in the U. S. He says most teff grown in the U. S. is fed to farm animals. In Idaho, however, where the Carlsons are based, Roseberg believes more of the teff production is for human food. Teff contains lots of calcium, iron, protein and fiber. Roseberg credits Wayne Carlson for being ahead of his time.

1. How do the Ethiopians mainly use teff?

A．By eating the cereal grass.	B．By using the flour made from it.
C．By adding the plant into injera.	D．By mixing it with rice and wheat.

2. According to Wayne, why is it possible for teff to grow well in Idaho?

A．Idaho is located close to Ethiopia.

B．Teff is easy to survive on its own.

C．Idaho has geographic features similar to Ethiopia.

D．Teff was originally introduced to Ethiopia from Idaho.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 5?

A．Wayne's teff did not sell well at first.

B．Wayne's teff was sold only to Ethiopians.

C．Wayne sent teff to his Ethiopian friends.

D．Wayne lost control of his Teff Company.

4. What is Rich Roseberg's attitude to Wayne introducing teff into America?

A．Worried.	B．Disapproving.
C．Favorable.	D．Pessimistic.

【推荐1】Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2019: More than 200 B&Bs （bed & breakfast） across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don't miss it.Just collect the vouchers （活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2019 to 07/04/2019 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

• The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

• The offer is of two kinds: £20 per room, valid during stay period of 02/04/2019— 31/05/2019 and then again 01/09/2019 - 31/10/2019; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2019—31/08/2019.

• The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

• The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2019.

• Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

• If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge.But these are not required in order to take up the offer.Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

• Vouchers must be presented on arrival.If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

• Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

• The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking.Additional £10 may be paid to confirm the booking and will be returned on arrival.

• The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders' bookings for people under the age of 18.

1. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2019 at a chosen B&B?

A．£70

B．£40

C．£30

D．£35

2. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra £10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

C．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

D．To request extra charges as tips.

3. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to.

A．use the B&B offer together with other offers

B．book the stays through B&B Daily

C．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

D．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

【推荐2】EVENTS

Long March exhibition

The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s.Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road

Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreigners

Thai elephants

Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a pole, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan(口琴).People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at l:30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.

Address: 189 Daduhe Road

Admission: 30-40 yuan

Dancing dolphins

Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium(海豚馆) in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.

Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm

Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children. (252 words)

1. If you go to visit the Long March exhibition with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?

A．23 yuan.

B．30 yuan.

C．16 yuan.

D．20 yuan.

2. Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?

A．Riding bicycles.	B．Doing math.
C．Having a tug-of-war with people.	D．Blowing a mouth-organ.

3. The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see ______.

A．only seals and sea lions perform

B．only dolphins perform

C．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform

D．only seals perform

【推荐3】Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!

Retail (零售) Sales

Retail offers plenty of opportunities for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.

Food Service

A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.

Babysitting

This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.

Housekeeping

This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079

1. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?

A．$20.

B．$12.

C．$16.

D．$10.

2. If you’d like to be a waiter in winter, you may call ________.

A．4005075

B．4005079

C．4005076

D．4005077

3. Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?

A．Retail Sales.

B．Babysitting.

C．Food Service.

D．Housekeeping.