1 . Istanbul & Faces
Titled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai’s sistership. The 42yearold photographer focuses on the distinctive (独特的) historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with welldefined portraits.
Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.
Knitted Works
The knitted (编织的) show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits (利益) going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.
Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a.m.—9 p.m. Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.
Old Shanghai Teahouse
The newlyopened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.
Date: Daily, 11 a.m.—8 p.m. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
Musical Titanic
The Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.
Date: Till Jan. 22, 2 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Venue：SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey’s history?| A．B1 Jinxiu Fun. |
| B．Mosaic Shanghai Mail. |
| C．Shanghai Art Collection Museum. |
| D．SAIC Shanghai Culture Square. |
| A．People can have a talk with the creators. |
| B．All the works can be sold when the show begins. |
| C．They were made by people from different places. |
| D．The show offers people chances to learn how to make one. |
| A．Its opening time is the longest. |
| B．It raises money for a special purpose. |
| C．It allows interacting with performers. |
| D．It offers a lifelike experience under water. |
2 . Four Pet-Friendly Hotels
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Price: $150 pet fee, rooms start at $645 a night
In this great riverside hotel, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts, and a special menu. For you there’re spa treatments, golf and eight dining experiences. With 20,000 acres (英亩) to explore, you and your dog can spend hours visiting and playing.
Kinship Landing
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Price: $49 per night pet fee, rooms start at $249 a night
Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants, along with an event space that houses nearly a forest. You can also order your dog a bowl made with sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to travel in the Rocky Mountains.
Inn By The Sea
Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Price: $544 a night in a pet-friendly single-bedroom room, 2-night stay required
In the hotel, book the pet package, and your dog will receive a personalized bed and a toy dog, a bowl, and an evening selection from the pet menu. You will be provided with a list of nearby walking paths and pet-friendly beaches. The hotel also gives a temporary (临时的) home to dogs that are looking for their forever families. 154 have been adopted (领养) by guests.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Location: Sacramento, California
Price: No pet fee; rooms start at $249 a night
There’s no limit on pets you can bring — so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks. When the free nightly wine party begins in the hall, your pet can join you for socializing.
1. Which hotel provides chance to explore the mountains?| A．Kinship Landing. | B．Montage Palmetto Bluff. |
| C．Inn By The Sea. | D．Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. |
| A．Its guests can take pets to the party. | B．Its guests might adopt a pet there. |
| C．It offers spa treatments to its guests. | D．It serves pets sweet potatoes and eggs. |
| A．To Bluffton, South Carolina. | B．To Sacramento, California. |
| C．To Cape Elizabeth, Maine. | D．To Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
3 . The Best Time To Visit Masai Mara
High season
Months: June, July, August, September & October
These are the best months to visit the Masai Mara as it is the long dry season with little or no rainfall. It is easy to spot animals as the bush is less thick and animals gather around available water sources and rivers. It is the best time to witness the Great Migration herds. Accommodation cost will also be high, and as this is the busiest period, so bookings in advance are essential!
Green season
Months: April, May & November
The long rains occur during April and May and short rains in November. Mornings are usually clear and dry, with clouds building into dramatic thunderstorms by late afternoon. A plus to travel during the green season is that fewer people are travelling, which means fewer people and low lodge(旅舍)prices. Some of the lodges and camps close down during these months.
Shoulder season
Months: December, January, February & March
These shoulder months are a time of transition(过渡). Temperatures start to fall off, and migratory birds move on. Animals start to gather in areas where they know there will be water. For birdwatchers they are the best months, as in addition to the resident species, migratory birds, coming here from Europe to spend the winter, are also present. January and February are the best months to witness the birth of wildebeest, zebra and antelope.
1. What is special about the high season?| A．It rains a lot. | B．Lodge prices are high. |
| C．More birds migrate here. | D．Many zebras are born. |
| A．In September. | B．In October. |
| C．In November. | D．In December. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A news report. | C．A children’s story. | D．A diary entry. |
4 . Natalie Doan always feels lucky to live in Rockaway. Living near the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “The ocean makes Rockaway special,” she says.
On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. Hurricane Sandy hit Rockaway hard. Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn before the city’s bridges closed. When they returned the next day, they found their neighborhood destroyed. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. People were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was damaged, so she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.
In the following days, the people helping Rockaway inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with clothing and food. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people.
“My mom tells me I can’t control what happens,” Natalie says, “but I can choose how I deal with it.” Natalie chose to help. She created a website page, matching survivors in need with donors wanting to help. Natalie posted information about a boy who lost his baseball card collection. Within days, his collection was found.
In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring needed supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House.
Today, the scars (创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares.
1. What did Natalie find when she returned to Rockaway after the hurricane?| A．Some friends lost their lives. | B．Her neighborhood was in ruins. |
| C．Her school moved to Brooklyn. | D．The elderly were free from suffering. |
| A．They rebuilt their houses. | B．They brought them water and food. |
| C．They cleaned their houses. | D．They bought them clothing and food. |
| A．There is still hope. | B．Hope is flying in the sky. | C．People lost all hope. | D．The air is fresh and clean. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．East or west, home is the best. | D．Little people can make a big difference. |
5 . The Mississippi State University Extension Service is offering the Master Gardener training and certification online again this year,
Participants take 40 hours of instruction in horticulture and related topics to become expert volunteers. Learn more and register for the first Master Gardener class of 2022 from February 1 to February 28 at http://msuext.ms/mg. Instruction for all classes is online and self-paced. The online class material is offered from March 15 to May 15.
About Volunteering
“The Master Gardener program trains active volunteers who exchange the 40 hours of educational training they receive for 40 hours of volunteer service within one year of their training,” said Jeff Wilson, a horticulture specialist of the Master Gardener program. “These Master Gardeners continue to be assets to their communities as, in future years, they continue to receive training and spend a minimum of 20 community service hours a year to maintain their certified status.”
The volunteer work of Master Gardeners helps local Extension offices reach a broader audience than is possible through just the efforts of Extension agents. Volunteers take on a variety of community beautification projects and extend the educational arm of the university to the public by providing horticultural information based on university research and recommendations.
“Master Gardener volunteers experience the personal satisfaction of serving their community, gaining horticultural expertise and connecting with their local gardening community,” Wilson said.
Fees
The cost for Master Gardener training is $ 125 for those who want to become certified volunteers and provide 40 hours of service. For $ 200, the same material is available for those not interested in the volunteer service component.
For More Information
For questions about the Master Gardener program, contact Jeff Wilson at 662-566-8019 or jeff.wilson @ msstate.edu.
1. When can the participants receive the online class material this year?| A．On February 1. | B．On February 28. | C．On April 15. | D．OnMay30. |
| A．Provide service in communities. | B．Receive one-year-long training. |
| C．Instruct students in universities. | D．Donate money to local offices. |
| A．Choose another learning material. | B．Pay more money for the training. |
| C．Get permission from Jeff Wilson. | D．Complete a beautification project. |
6 . Some Sightseeing Tours
Tour A: Bath & Stonehenge, £39
It includes entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments dating back over 4,000 years.
Tour B: Oxford & Stratford, £36
It includes entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house. Oxford: It includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)” from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: It includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C: Windsor Castle & Hampton Court, £37
It includes entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace, a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Ⅷ’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four kings and one queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D: Cambridge, £33
It includes entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great. It also includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour is the most expensive?| A．Tour A. | B．Tour B. | C．Tour C. | D．Tour D. |
| A．They include a free tour of a church. |
| B．They offer a chance to visit some gardens. |
| C．They include a guided tour of a university. |
| D．They encourage visitors to know Shakespeare. |
| A．Meet a king. | B．Visit a palace. | C．Build a maze. | D．Live in a castle. |
7 . Technology is everywhere. Almost all of us carry some piece of technology with us every time. It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier. However, scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break-otherwise we put ourselves at risk of developing hundreds of health problems. With all this free time, why not put it to good use and do something without technology?
To start with, you could learn a new skill. There are hundreds of possibilities: crafts(工艺), cooking, learning a musical instrument or a new sport. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to cook for your family, but haven’t had time? Perhaps you feel like learning how to knit(编织), so you can have a new sweater for the autumn? You could use your free time to learn something new—and perhaps it will lead to an exciting chance in the future.
If you just want to relax, why not go to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on the sand, or go for a walk along the coastline. If you don’t live near a beach, you could go to your local park. Why not take along a picnic, or try and discover some of the local wildlife?
Little things, like challenging yourself to complete a crossword or a Sudoku, are a great place to start. You could even follow the latest fashion: adult coloring books! Coloring is amazing, and it can be a nice way to escape from the pressure of modern life!
Whatever you choose to do with your summer, try something new! You might surprise yourself and find a hidden talent within you; you might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself aimlessly switching channels, have a think at what else you could spend your time doing.
1. According to scientists, using technology continuously may ________.| A．make people live longer | B．solve many social problems |
| C．provide people with more free time | D．have a bad effect on people’s health |
| A．Learning something new. | B．Taking exciting chances. |
| C．Making a living by knitting. | D．Getting together with the family. |
| A．It’s a great tourist attraction. | B．It’s a challenging game. |
| C．It’s a new fashion show. | D．It’s a book about coloring. |
| A．Make More New Friends | B．Follow the Latest Fashion |
| C．Make Plans for Summer Holidays | D．Take a Break from Technology |
8 . Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher? I do. Her name was Mrs White. I don’t remember much about what we learned in her class, but my mother once told me that we used to write a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she would look at it and see there were so many mistakes. But no red corrections. And always a star. It worried my mother, so one day she went to meet Mrs White and asked her why she never corrected my mistakes or pointed out grammatical errors.
Mrs White said, “The children are just beginning to get excited about using words and forming sentences. I don’t want to dampen (使受挫折) that enthusiasm with red ink. Spelling and grammar can wait. The wonder of words won’t…” She maybe didn’t say it exactly like that. My mother gave me what she could remember. I added in the rest. I grew up learning to use words like that.
And it occurred to me that if Mrs. White had used her red pen more, I probably wouldn’t be telling you about this now. I look back now and think she must have been a rather extraordinary teacher to allow the joy, wonder and excitement of expression to flower like that. Because to bloom is better than not to bloom.
I used to misspell ‘beautiful’ a lot. Pretty is easier to spell but it doesn’t hold as much as you mean sometimes. I kept on using ‘beautiful’. Eventually the letters settled into their right places. And thanks to Mrs White, I had been writing what I meant even if I couldn’t quite spell it out. Life isn’t Pretty. It’s Beautiful.
1. What worried the author’s mother?| A．The author’s learning little. | B．The author’s not getting a star. |
| C．The teacher’s not using red pens. | D．The author’s uncorrected mistakes. |
| A．She didn’t have a red pen. | B．She was too busy to do that. |
| C．She wanted to protect their excitement. | D．She just ignored the children’s mistakes. |
| A．Grateful. | B．Doubtful. | C．Regretful. | D．Respectful. |
| A．Humorous. | B．Caring. | C．Demanding. | D．Generous. |
9 . I was dropping my mom and sister off at the train station after their holiday visit. On the way I saw a man in a
After dropping off my family, I went back to the lot and he was there. His wheelchair was on the incline (斜坡) that led to the
You should have seen the look on his face. First it was shock, and then it was pure
On the way back to my car I saw a couple who were in
Keeping old pairs of shoes in my car for
| A．wheelchair | B．timetable | C．railway | D．classroom |
| A．sounded | B．looked | C．tasted | D．felt |
| A．gloves | B．hats | C．shoes | D．trousers |
| A．house | B．tree | C．church | D．street |
| A．agreeing | B．swapping | C．communicating | D．struggling |
| A．opened | B．closed | C．folded | D．founded |
| A．new | B．old | C．smelly | D．useless |
| A．house | B．car | C．desk | D．bag |
| A．delight | B．satisfaction | C．anger | D．hurt |
| A．refuse | B．understand | C．appreciate | D．ignore |
| A．approaching | B．dreaming | C．thanking | D．reading |
| A．search | B．return | C．war | D．need |
| A．put on | B．taken off | C．stood for | D．watched over |
| A．surroundings | B．methods | C．situations | D．atmospheres |
| A．buying | B．testing | C．selling | D．hiding |
10 . My husband Russ and I drove through the place we’d called home for 28 years. The nearby hills, once thick with tall trees, were difficult to
Two weeks earlier, we’d got an early-morning call telling us to leave
Now we’d been given permission to
Russ loaded what we’d found in the car.“ Let’s go,” he said. That’s when I noticed a small piece of
| A．move | B．change | C．recognize | D．ignore |
| A．suddenly | B．truly | C．eagerly | D．immediately |
| A．spread | B．stopped | C．stayed | D．waited |
| A．gave up | B．arrived at | C．wished for | D．jumped in |
| A．space | B．news | C．help | D．time |
| A．power | B．pattern | C．path | D．name |
| A．settle | B．return | C．work | D．join |
| A．house | B．shop | C．ground | D．school |
| A．lovely | B．real | C．gone | D．fresh |
| A．occur | B．stand | C．gather | D．struggle |
| A．glass | B．board | C．tool | D．paper |
| A．simple | B．plain | C．difficult | D．strange |
| A．courage | B．fact | C．failure | D．information |
| A．asked | B．needed | C．refused | D．hated |
| A．former | B．early | C．various | D．next |
