1 . Feeling hungry? Well, get your chopsticks ready! Ho Chi Minh City Food Tours are the tastiest way to travel around the city.
Big eat & Small seat
This afternoon food tour by motorbike is focused on family-run local restaurants. These places are often small and tight with little stools. This is a tour we recommend for travelers that want to be thrown into the city’s delicious street food. It lasts from 1 pm to 5 pm at $65 per person.
A taste of Vietnam
This tour is absolutely comfortable for everyone with indoor seating and atmosphere. The menu is diverse, featuring some hands-on cooking experience and a bowl of whole crab soup that you can only find in Ho Chi Minh City. It lasts from 6 pm to 10 pm at $73 per person.
Chef’s tour
The concept for Chef’s tour is simple: We will drive you from location to location to try some of our favorite street eats in the city while adjusting the menu as much as possible to meet your tastes and personality. It lasts from 5 pm to 10 pm at $123 per person.
Street food stroll
This tour will leave you happy, full, and filled with a new appreciation for our history and culture. We will eat delicious street food while exploring the French architecture and the unique culture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District Three. A bit different from other tours, we will not use any taxi or motorbike to get from place to place. The walk tour lasts from 5 pm to 9 pm at $38 per person.
Note: During all the above tours, prices take in all food and drinks and we will also take digital photos during the trip that we send to you the next day by email.
1. How much should a tourist pay for the tour with hands-on cooking experience?A.$38. | B.$65. | C.$73. | D.$123. |
A.The tourists have to walk all the way. |
B.The tourists can have free digital photos. |
C.The tourists will eat in big restaurants. |
D.The tourists can try the whole crab soup. |
A.Big eat & Small seat. | B.A taste of Vietnam. |
C.Street food stroll. | D.Chef’s tour. |
2 . Like many parts of modern life, you can go digital when it comes to food scales (秤). If you want digital scales with an LCD display, then obviously you’ll need batteries which can run out at the most inconvenient of times. But the advantages of digital scales are many, including an accurate button which allows you to instantly remove the weight of an empty bowl, so you don’t need to do any maths calculations (计算). Mechanical (机械的)scales on the other hand have a pleasingly old-school reliability about them and undoubtedly add a touch of the style of the past to any kitchen. Read on for our top picks of mechanical scales, and digital scales, and balance scales.
EK backlit scales
A backlit display is an attractive feature. In addition to its good looks, it has an oversize digital display that is easy to read.
CN folding kitchen scales
When space is limited in your kitchen, you sometimes don’t want to buy another kitchen item. Folding kitchen scale is your best choice.
DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales
Cooking and baking isn’t all about time efficiency. It’s also about memories and the simple enjoyment of doing something that connects you.
MF 3-in-1 digital scales
We love the one that makes life easier by performing many functions. One part is a traditional balance, one part is a mixing bowl, and one part is a measuring pot, and the grade of the bowl itself allows accurate measurement of the liquid.
There are plenty of good reasons to prepare the best kitchen scales for your kitchen set up. More importantly, the sense of loss because of inaccuracy can be avoided. If you’ve got young kids, using scales is also a great way to add to their knowledge of weights and measures and to do some basic maths with them.
1. What is the feature of a mechanical scale?A.It has LCD display. |
B.It needs batteries |
C.It is a little inaccurate |
D.It shows an old-fashioned style. |
A.EK backlit scales |
B.CN folding kitchen scales |
C.DM traditional cast iron balance kitchen scales |
D.MF 3-in- 1 digital scales |
A.Mechanics. | B.Mathematics. | C.Chemistry. | D.Physics. |
3 . Architect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of some global landmarks such as New York’s One World Trade Center and Berlin’s Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his life’s work and its inspirations — including these books.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; he’s a total genius (天才). His two classic works are children’s books for grown-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.
Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city from this novel. You can’t do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.
In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Proust’s great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture — our living spaces — creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use — all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail.
Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium about Emily Dickinson’s work. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry — all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions — mirrors nature. You don’t even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.
1. Which of the following books is set in Dublin?A.Ulysses. |
B.In Search of Lost Time. |
C.Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass. |
D.Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium. |
A.James Joyce. |
B.Emily Dickinson. |
C.Marcel Proust. |
D.Lewis Carroll. |
A.They are all novels. |
B.They are written for children. |
C.They offer inspirations to Daniel Libeskind. |
D.They focus on the power of nature. |
4 . Garden Veggie Frittata (煎蛋饼)
1 tablespoon of olive oil (橄榄油)
1 large potato, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped (切碎的)
1 cucumber, chopped 8 eggs
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil (罗勒) plus more for decoration
1 cup of cheese salt and pepper to taste
Safety Reminder: Remember to wash all vegetables before you begin cooking, and wash your hands after you handle raw eggs.
Additional Materials: oven safe pan, sharp knife, whisk (搅拌器), measuring cup, cutting board.
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes to the pan, and fry them until they are tender but firm (about 6 minutes). Remove the potatoes from the pan. Put the rest of the olive oil in the pan, and then add the green onions, red pepper, and cucumber. Fry just until the cucumber is tender. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, basil, and cheese with a whisk. Pour into the pan over the vegetables. Reduce heat to medium low, and stir (搅拌) the eggs for about a minute. Return the potatoes to the pan, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. You should notice the eggs starting to set around the edges.
4. Place the pan in the preheated oven, and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the eggs have completely set in the center.
5. Put the frittata onto a serving place. Decorate it with some fresh basil. Slice and serve while warm.
1. What is the next step after the oven is preheated?
A.Heat the olive oil. | B.Pour vegetables into the pan. |
C.Add egg mixture to vegetables. | D.Decorate the frittata with basil. |
A.About 1 minute. | B.2 to 3 minutes. |
C.About 6 minutes. | D.10 to 12 minutes. |
A.To decorate. | B.To add sweetness. |
C.To reserve eggs’ color. | D.To keep vegetables fresh. |
5 . “Can I have a glass of hot water?” This is a very common question in a restaurant. For many Chinese people, nothing is more common than drinking hot water every day. But this habit is like a mystery (神秘的) to people from other countries.
For many Westerners, the idea of drinking hot water is very strange. But most Chinese people think the Americans’ habit of drinking icy water is also strange and even unhealthy. Chinese doctors are asking more people to take on the habit of drinking hot water, especially for women.
But in Western countries, drinking hot water isn’t common. Westerners often have drinks with ice, not just on hot days but almost every day.
There is a story about an Englishman, who worked in Beijing for over five years. He visited a café when going back to England. He asked for a glass of hot water in a British accent. But this requirement made the waitress surprised, “To…to…drink?” she asked. At last, the man got the hot water but felt cold stares (凝视) from every corner of the café. Westerners want to know why Chinese drink hot water as Chinese want to know why Westerners drink cold water. This cultural difference is not an easy problem, but related to (与……有关联) history, culture and science.
Many young people now drink bottled water every day. With the young people growing up, will drinking hot water become a less popular life habit? Who knows?
1. What do most Chinese think of drinking ice water according to the passage?A.Common. | B.Healthy. | C.Strange. |
A.every day | B.in summer | C.in winter |
A.Westerners. | B.Women. | C.Students. |
A.The Westerners seldom drink hot water. |
B.Every Chinese has the habit of drinking hot water. |
C.The Englishman asked for hot water in the café in Beijing one day. |
A.Drinking Hot Water in China | B.Different Drinking Habits | C.How to Drink Water |
6 . The Million Pound Bank Note (1953)
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain (story), Jill Craigie
Genre (类型): Comedy (more)
Plot Outline: Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan, without telling him that the amount is one million pound, and this in the form of a single bank note.(more)
User Comments: Great fun... you can bank on it! (more)
Cast Overview: Gregory Peck... Henry Adams; Ronald Squire... Oliver Montpelier; Joyce Grenfell... Duchess of Cromarty; A. E.Matthews... Duke of Frognell; Maurice Denham... Mr Reid (more)
Also Known As: Man with a Million (USA)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Country: UK
Language: English
Color: Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix: Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification: Australia: G/Finland: S/Sweden: Btl/UK: U/USA: Approved
Trivia(花絮): The story is set in 1903. The one million pound note at the time would be worth about $100, 000, 000 nowadays or £65, 000, 000. (more)
1. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in the passage?
A.rely on. | B.look on. | C.carry on. | D.take on. |
A.1953. | B.1903. | C.2002. | D.1890. |
A.a film poster | B.a newspaper | C.a magazine | D.a web page |
7 . Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It’s never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We’ve rounded up the top art contests for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpieces with the world. Best of all? Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Global Canvas is all about the environment. Launched by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to capture the wonderful places that wildlife call home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: Four to 15
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include cash and a chance to tour one of the Toyota manufacturing plants.
Advena World’s art Competition
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Advena World’s art competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, they ask the participating artists to simply express their feelings — anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement — through their chosen medium,.
Progressive Young Artist Awards
Ages: 13 to 19
Open to: All international applicants
Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture
Cost to enter: $5 USD
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign them up for this art contest for teens. The prize is a scholarship which they can put toward their post-secondary schooling.
1. Which focuses on the environment?A.World Wide Kids Drawings. | B.Global Canvas Art Competition. |
C.Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. | D.Progressive Young Artist Awards. |
A.dream car. | B.A scholarship. |
C.A plant tour. | D.Cash crops. |
A.It has no fixed theme. | B.It has entrance fee. |
C.Its entry can be photos. | D.Anyone can join it. |
8 . With more recognition than Halloween and less than Christmas,Valentine's Day as an imported festival faces a dangerous situation in China, where it's caught between forces of tradition and fashion.Valentine’s Day has a natural enemy in China.And it is not the Chinese equivalent, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, usually around half a year away from Feb.14. It is the Spring Festival,also known as the Chinese New Year, that will influence the Feast of Saint Valentine.
The real disagreement between East and West probably took place over a century ago,when China’s door was forced open by Western powers and Chinese scholars supported westernization as a means to strengthen our nation’s ability to compete.
The introduction of the solar calendar and Western measurements was both an acknowledgment of their influence and an effort to be accepted by the world order.
For a full century, we have had two systems running in parallel. When it comes to the eventual outcome, practicality usually beats all other concerns. Laws can help, such as the three traditional festivals of Tomb Sweeping, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn gaining legal status in 2008 and giving every Chinese citizen a day off, but laws cannot push what people have no feelings for. So, the celebration or boycott of imported holidays or homegrown ones should be no cause for worry. If they are irrelevant, no social media will change the public’s mind; and if they are accepted, there must be a need which they happen to satisfy.
Since we have no global Qin Shihuang to force one system on every country,we can always rely on a dual (双重的) approach by which we share with the outside world on the one hand but preserve our own ways of life on the other.
1. What does the author think about Valentine's Day in present China? ______A.It meets with a natural enemy. | B.It is better known than Christmas. |
C.It strongly attacks Chinese culture. | D.It is more popular with young people. |
A.the Dragon-boat Festival | B.the Spring Festival |
C.the Mid-autumn Festival | D.the Chinese Valentine's Day |
A.current laws | B.people’s needs | C.public media | D.age-old tradition |
A.the conflict between the East and the West will last long |
B.Chinese festivals are to be paid more attention to in years |
C.both Chinese and foreign systems of festivals can co-exist in China |
D.this cultural shock is normal and will be received by more people in the future |
9 . Best French Castles to Visit
Palace of Versailles
The palace was built as a small hunting house by Louis XII in 1624. Eight years later, he expanded it to a castle. Later, his successors also expanded it, causing it to become one of the largest palaces of the world. The Museum of the History of France is located inside the Palace of Versailles, where guests may explore the past of the castle and its residents.
Mont Saint-Michel
Constructed during the 8th century, it is located on a rocky island off the north coast of France. It is said that the Archangel Michael had pressured Aubert, bishop (主教) of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches, into having a church built atop the island. Its special position made it readily defensible as an incoming tide blocked or drowned would-be attackers.
Chateau de Chantilly
Located in the town of Chantilly, this beautiful castle was built between 1528- 1531 for the Duke Anne de Montmorency by Pierre Chambiges. Every two years, a splendid fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens. This popular event brings many visitors in from around the world.
Chateau de Chenonceau
The castle was built on the River Cher during the 11th century, but its true history began after HenryⅡgifted the castle to his lover, Diane de Poitiers. From then on, it was a long succession of female owners. More recently, a female-led team of restorers have made it truly shine once again. Head inside to see its brilliant furnishings and tapestries (挂毯)and outside to enjoy its gardens on a sunny day.
1. Who originally built the Palace of Versailles?A.Louis XII. | B.HenryⅡ. | C.Aubert. | D.Pierre Chambiges. |
A.In Mont Saint-Michel. | B.In Chateau de Chantilly. |
C.In Palace of Versailles. | D.In Chateau de Chenonceau. |
A.It is on a rocky island. | B.It has the longest history. |
C.It includes a museum in it. | D.It is a female-owned castle. |
10 . Welcome to Our English Club
The importance of the English club in schools has great potential(潜力) to develop your English language skills. Moreover, the English club has more detailed importance in achieving the goals, like increasing fluency in speaking and building confidence to think and speak English, providing opportunities for students to improve listening skills, and creating opportunities for students to express their opinions, to help students learn correct English pronunciation and so on.
Club activities: Evening Free Talking Time, Professional Knowledge Lectures, and English Speech Contests.
Time of the events: Every Wednesday 19: 00-19: 40
Requirements for being a member: All the students who can follow our English club rules and love English.
Registration(登记) time: From now until December 9th
Registration method: After filling in the registration form, send an email to eecapg123@163. com. You can get the registration form through N: /Common/Dept-Share/Gmo/Eva Ning/English Club.
Any question, please call 0812-1833-8653.
All the free club activities are waiting for you. Come on & Join us!
1. When are the English club events?A.On Wednesdays. | B.On Thursdays. | C.On Saturdays. | D.On Sundays. |
A.Paying for an ID. | B.Passing a test. | C.Filling in a form. | D.Sending a message. |
A.A book review. | B.A poster. | C.A news report. | D.A diary. |