【推荐3】Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experiences.

Cheese & Wine Pairing app

Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman’s Cheese &Wine Pairing app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and advises wines to pair with each. Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app is free for iPhones and iPads.

Calorific app

What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier food. The app is free for iPads and iPhones. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.

HappyCow app

Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The HappyCow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.

LocalEats app

Restaurant chains, like McDonald’s, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.

1. Which app will be the most attractive for people who want to lose weight?

A．Cheese & Wine Pairing app.	B．Calorific app
C．LocalEats app.	D．HappyCow app

2. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Cheese & Wine Pairing app aims to recommend wines.

B．Calorific app is totally free for different versions.

C．HappyCow app is made for both vegetarians and vegans.

D．LocalEats app is designed to recommend some restaurant chains.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．An IT textbook.	B．A guide brochure.
C．A research paper.	D．A lifestyle magazine.

【推荐1】Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Where: Becket, Massachusetts

When: Jun.15---Aug.24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights （最精彩的部分） in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobspillow.org.

Moab Music Festival

Where: Moab, Utah

When: Aug.29---Sept.9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming

When: July19---28

There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village and Old West museum” to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival

Where: Cooperstown, New York

When: July6---Aug.24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers（作曲家）.

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 15.

B．July 19.

C．August 24.

D．September 4.

2. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?

A．$18.

B．$22.

C．$36

D．$41.

3. Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A．Education.

B．Politics.

C．Business.

D．Art.

【推荐2】I was very disappointed not to be able to go to the jazz concert last Friday. The announcement in the paper said that you could buy tickets at the theater box office in Richland Hills any day between 10:00 and 4:00. Since I work from 9 o'clock to 5:30, the only time I could go to the theater was during my 45-minute lunch break. Unfortunately, the theater is on the other side of the town, and the bus service between my office and Richland Hills is not very good. But if you are lucky, you can make the round trip in 45 minutes. Last Monday, I stood at the bus stop for fifteen minutes waiting for a bus. By the time I saw one come around the corner, there was not enough time left to make the trip—so I gave up and went back to the office. The same thing happened on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday. On Thursday, my luck changed, I got on a bus right away and arrived at the theatre in exactly twenty minutes. When I got there, however, I found a long line of people at the box office. I heard one man say he had been waiting in line for over an hour. Realizing I would not have enough time to wait in line, I caught the next bus and headed back across the town. By Friday I realized my only hope was to make the trip by taxi. It was expensive, but I felt it would be worth hearing the concert. The trip by taxi only took 10 minutes, but it felt like an hour to me. When I got to the theatre, I was relieved to see that nobody was waiting in line. The reason, I quickly discovered, was that they had already sold all the tickets.
1. The writer is probably ______.

A．worker	B．a college teacher
C．manager of a company	D．a clerk

2. He learned ______ that there would be a concert last Friday.

A．from his friends	B．from one of his colleagues
C．over the radio	D．from the newspaper

3. He could go and buy the ticket ______.

A．any day before work hours	B．both before and after work hours
C．only during lunch time	D．on Saturday and Sunday

4. The word “relieved” in the last two sentences may best be replaced by “______”.

A．surprised

B．pleased

C．puzzled

D．sorry

5. The story is about ______.

A．a good concert

B．someone enjoying a good concert

C．someone trying to buy concert tickets for his friends

D．someone’s disappointment at not being able to go to the concert

【推荐3】The “Got Talent” crew is one of the pioneers in finding and publicizing music talent and has been giving the world some of its most favorite artists for almost two decades. In 2023, “Britain’s Got Talent” (BGT) uncovered a musical genius named Malakai Bayoh who impressed the audience with perfect high-note singing.

The London-based 13-year-old boy appeared for the show’s audition (海选) in April, 2023 and was accompanied by his mom and sister. “My big dream is to be an opera singer. I started singing at 7,” said Malakai to the BGT team. He then added jokingly, “My mom made me join the choir because she’s very bossy.” The teenager mentioned she was his biggest fan.

Malakai’s mom was worried as he was about to perform and said, “It scares me because, on his first show, somebody heckled (对……起哄) him. It was sad to see someone boo a child on stage because it might destroy his confidence completely.” Contrary to his mom’s fear, Malakai set the stage on fire singing a beautiful song and the entire crowd was impressed by his amazing voice. As he ended his song, the audience and the judges gave him a big round of applause. The performance won him Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semi-finals of the show.

The other judges called Malakai’s performance “perfect” and “heavenly”. His angelic voice blew the audience away and the judges thanked the teen for coming to the show. Malakai went on to become one of the finalists of the show and signed a record deal with Universal Music.

Malakai’ s audition at the BGT went viral on social media, “I’m a trained singer, and a music teacher by profession, and sang this song as a young performer myself. I can say with absolute certainty this is the best I’ve ever heard this song sung, with proper technique and proper breathing. This boy is a gifted singer,” @mayacorinne878 posted.

1. What made Malakai’s mom feel worried?

A．The judge’s expression.	B．Her son’s performance on stage.
C．A bad experience.	D．Her son’s difficulty in singing in public.

2. What does the phrase “set the stage on fire” in paragraph 3 imply about Malakai’s performance?

A．He accidentally caused a literal fire during his performance.

B．His performance was extremely passionate and energetic.

C．His performance received the lowest rating possible.

D．He refused to perform unless certain conditions were met.

3. What can be inferred about Malakai’s talent?

A．He has average talent but is well-received due to his age.

B．He has exceptional talent that is recognized by both professionals and the public.

C．He has talent, but his performance was not enough to send him to the semi-finals.

D．He lacks talent, but his story touched the hearts of the audience.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The rise of a young opera singer.	B．The impact of social media on music talent.
C．The history of “Got Talent” shows.	D．The challenges faced by young performers.

【推荐2】Sri Lanka is regarded as a best destination in the world to travel. It’s full of natural beauty, wildlife, rich cultures and traditions, etc. Green surroundings, ancient places, beautiful sights and fine beaches are some of them. We have packed most of the important attractions in Sri Lanka just for four days and organized them in the best way to explore. A good English-speaking driver will be there throughout your stay in Sri Lanka.

What’s included

√Bottled water

√Air-conditioned vehicles

√Very good hotels for 3 nights

√Fuel surcharge

√Breakfast (4)

×Entrance tickets to attractions

Departure & return

We can pick you up from the airport. All you have to do is share your arrival flight details. Further, we can pick you up from the hotel where you are staying.

What to expect

Day 1: Day in beautiful Kandy; 6 stops

Day 2: Sigiriya, Dambulla and wildlife hunting tours; 4 stops

Day 3: Day for the upcountry Sri Lanka with a scenic train ride; 8 stops

Day 4: Day for the beach and city tours; 7 stops

Additional information

*Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

*Wheelchairs can be used

*Near public transportation

*Baby seats available

Cancellation (取消) policy

For a full refund (退款), cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

1. Which of the following may require an extra payment?

A．Having breakfast in the hotel.

B．Being picked up from the airport.

C．Admission tickets for attractions.

D．Getting into an air-conditioned car.

2. When can visitors travel by train?

A．On Day 1.

B．On Day 2.

C．On Day 3.

D．On Day 4.

3. What should visitors do to receive a full refund according to the text?

A．Call off the trip at least a day ahead of time.

B．Provide the correct bank account.

C．Learn more about the cancellation policy.

D．Provide the correct ID number.