1 . Make Yourself at Home at These B&Bs
The District of Columbia has plenty of hotels and Airbnbs.But there are still traditional bed and breakfasts around.We have found some interesting ones.
Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns
“Akwaaba” means welcome in Twi,a Ghanaian language.Guests at 1708 16th St NW start their day with a breakfast based on guests’ requests.Each of the eight units is named for an African American writer.The Langston Hughes room,$210 to $250 a night in the fall,is the most popular.The nearly 300-square-foot room is as powerful as a Hughes poem,with rich coffee colors,a king-size bed,and wood furniture.Check the website for prices.It’s best to book about two weeks in advance through the website.
Chester A.Arthur House
The Chester A.Arthur House at 13th and P Street NW is a history lover’s delight.The 1883 home was built for an Undersecretary of the Treasury in President Arthur’s administration.Owner Donald Smith,a historical fiction writer and former journalist,can provide background on the house and everything in it.A room—there are four—is $135 to $205 a night.The room has a high-quality leather queen-size bed.The bathroom has imported Italian tiles (瓷砖),and an original Victorian sliding door.Book at the website.
Malolo Bed and Breakfast
Malolo at 5213 B St SE is the city’s first B&B east of the Anacostia River.Malolo has four bedrooms at $189 to $283 a night this season.Co-founder and chef (厨师) George Lopez decorated each of the rooms in a tropical (热带的) style.The house also has spa-like bathrooms.Lopez prepares breakfast at guests’ requests.There’s an additional fee.Malolo requires at least a two-night stay and offers free parking.Book at the website.
1. Which of the following about Akwaaba is NOT true?| A．It has eight units. |
| B．Its units are named for an African American writer. |
| C．It can cost $200 a night in the fall. |
| D．It’s best to book about two weeks in advance. |
| A． It has 13 rooms. |
| B．It is owned by an official. |
| C．It is tastefully decorated. |
| D．It has two single beds in each bedroom. |
| A．Paying for street parking. | B．Staying at least two nights. |
| C．Checking out before 12 am. | D．Booking two weeks in advance. |
2 . Many people like to explore the Internet. Exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day. The Internet brings the outside world closer to people’s homes. Some people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet.
What’s going on in other countries? How do people live in places far away? Is there a good sports game somewhere? What’s life like in the deepest part of the sea? If you want to answer all these questions, just come to the Internet. Of course, people can also learn through reading or listening to the radio. But with the Internet they can learn better and more easily. A lot of information can be collected at a great speed.
Can we go shopping without leaving home? Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital? Can we study without going to school? All these things seemed to be impossible, but now they have become true.
The Internet helps us to open our eyes. The Internet also helps to open our minds. The Internet often gives us new ideas. In a word, it helps us in many ways. Great changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet.
1. Some people say the world is smaller than before because ___________ .| A．all people like to search the Internet |
| B．the Internet makes the search smaller in size |
| C．the Internet brings the outside world closer to them |
| D．exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day |
| A．the Internet is new to us |
| B．something is wrong with our minds |
| C．our minds can be opened only by the Internet |
| D．we can learn more with the help of the Internet |
| A．know a good sports match somewhere |
| B．cook the meal |
| C．know a lot of information |
| D．see a doctor and study all kinds of subjects |
| A．The Internet can get the information faster than reading. |
| B．Without leaving home, we can get the money from the bank by radio. |
| C．People can learn better and more through the Internet. |
| D．People often learn a lot of new ideas from the Internet. |
3 . Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his school weren’t getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find his own solution. For years, he had been gardening with his mother, and they often sent their vegetables to the neighbors. “I’m good at gardening,” said McKenna. “Why not plant a garden at school so that kids in need can take food home?”
McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden; then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKenna’s garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers for students and their families. Now, several years later, McKenna’s Giving Garden project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden. For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colors, with his personal motto on it: BE A GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age.
“Even a smile might change someone’s life,” he said. “It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day.”
When COVID-19 hit the U. S., McKenna redoubled his efforts, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute (分发) them to the hungry on the weekends. When social distancing meant that volunteers couldn’t work on their community garden, he started offering online classes and a gardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, McKenna says he is always looking for new ways to help the hungry.
1. What led to McKenna’s decision to help the kids in his own way?| A．His school’s support. |
| B．His mother’s suggestion. |
| C．Being good at gardening. |
| D．Being refused by volunteer groups. |
| A．It helps students only. |
| B．It is funded by schools. |
| C．It earns great profits every year. |
| D．It started with the support from many sides. |
| A．Caring. | B．Outgoing. |
| C．Honest. | D．Interesting. |
| A．Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Project |
| B．Ian McKenna, an Experienced Gardener |
| C．The Giving Garden Project, a Challenging Task |
| D．The Giving Garden Project, a Universal Solution |
4 . As for long-distance travel, there are some wonderful destinations that actually offer you great value for your money, especially for those who do not hope to empty their pockets after a holiday.
Tokyo, Japan
Food lovers should go to this busy city which has the lowest cost of eating out — you can even buy two evening meals (three dishes for each), with a bottle of wine, for just under ￡34. For sightseeing there are plenty of free museums and attractions, while tour bus ticket prices start from as little as ￡11.56.
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. Although there isn’t a big difference in all prices compared to the other cities, it is accommodation that really makes it stand out. If you’re only stopping for a long weekend, then be sure to pay a visit to the breathtaking temples.
Beijing, China
The Chinese capital stands out with the total price of ￡337.49. If you only have one cultural day out during your stay, make it a trip to the Forbidden City. There are some beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. At the same time they’re home to priceless artificial objects from ancient Chinese emperors’ families.
Dubai, UAE
Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍) when it comes to holidays and if you’re going to enjoy shopping or experience the roller-coasters, it is in fact quite worth the money. The city also offers some cheaper prices across its museums, galleries and attractions as well as airport transfers.
1. What can you enjoy in Tokyo, Japan?| A．Free bus rides. |
| B．Eating out cheap. |
| C．Visiting galleries free. |
| D．Priceless man-made objects. |
| A．Tokyo. | B．Bangkok. |
| C．Beijing. | D．Dubai. |
| A．Dubai is not a good place for shopping. |
| B．Historical buildings spread everywhere in Dubai. |
| C．Being on vacation in Dubai costs tons of money. |
| D．The roller-coasters there are the best in the world. |
5 . Education is a self-enlightening process. It is an important part of life.
Education is important also because it equips us with all that is needed to make our dreams come true. It opens doors to brilliant career opportunities.
For the progress of a nation, for the enrichment of society in general, education is necessary and important. A country’s literate population is its asset(有利条件). The number of institutes offering vocational courses and colleges offering online education is increasing by the day.
Well, schools, colleges and other such educational institutes define the basic framework of education. But education does not end here.
| A．Education is essential as it paves the path leading to disillusionment(醒悟). |
| B．Why is education so important? |
| C．It is a lifelong process. |
| D．How can people get education? |
| E．It brings better prospects in career and growth. |
| F．It is about the lessons of life. |
| G．It ends when our career begins. |
6 . Why would anyone want to write a poem? One reason to write a poem is to dig from yourself some thought, feeling, comprehension or question that you didn’t know was in you, or in the world. Other forms of writing, such as scientific papers, political analysis and journalism, attempt to record something known. Poetry is a release of something previously unknown.
Poetry opens our eyes and offers increase of reach. We live so often on a lonely island, separated from ourselves and others due to social or personal reasons. To step into a poem is to agree to risk. Writing takes down all protections to see what steps forward. Poetry is a trick of language, in which the writer is both magician and audience. You reach your hand into the hat and surprise yourself with a rabbit or memory, with unusual verbs or rhymes. Poems lead to revolutions of being. Whatever the old order was, a poem will change it.
What we want from art is whatever is missing from the lives we are living and making. Something is always missing, and so art-making is endless.
There is also the matter of connection. You can’t write an image, a metaphor (暗喻), a story, a phrase without approaching the shared world, without recognizing that your supposed solitude (独处) is at every point touching some others. You can’t read a good poem without recognizing your own face in the poet’s experience. It allows us to feel more strongly and accurately what is already present. Then it expands that and expands us.
Does art change anything by its existence or non-existence? I’d argue that art, if it is genuinely art, is a force for the good. That the rearrangement of words can reopen the potential of both inner and outer worlds — I cannot say why I feel this to be true, except that I feel it so when I read good poems.
1. How does the writer introduce the topic?| A．By listing numbers. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By quoting a saying. | D．By making a comparison. |
| A．They bring surprises. | B．They follow traditions. |
| C．They change the world. | D．They are arts of language. |
| A．Criticize social reality. | B．Apply new expressions. |
| C．Bridge poets and readers. | D．Remind readers of the past. |
| A．Objective. | B．Favorable. | C．Unclear. | D．Doubtful. |
7 .
To get started, sit down with a map and make a plan. Ask yourself what you want to get out of walking aside from health benefits.
If making friends and socializing is your goal, call up your friends and schedule walks with them. Go online and look up your local mall (购物中心), which has groups that come daily to “walk the mall” and are always happy to include one more walker. Similarly, at your local park, you might find open groups of dog walkers who conduct diverse group hikes.
If lone walks are what you’re after, ask the local tourist authority about local hikes that get you out of town and into the wilderness or countryside. Thanks to the Rails to Trails program, railways across America are being transformed into scenic walking paths.
Headed to a new city? Then tie on your walking shoes and prepare to get to know it from the ground up! Many historic cities offer detailed and well-planned walking tours.
| A．Humans were made for walking: |
| B．Do you want to meet other people? |
| C．Some tourist offices even provide free maps. |
| D．They’re a perfect way to explore new territory. |
| E．Do you expect to get fit and stay in great shape? |
| F．But remember to stay on the lookout for charity walks. |
| G．Science uincovered a link between sociability and wellness. |
8 . Visiting China Online Through Overseas Cultural Centers
In order to let people from all over the world to experience the charm of China’s beautiful scenery, the overseas China cultural centers have shifted their focus from offline to online, identified the most remarkable domestic scenic spots, integrated a variety of resources, and launched an online tourism promotional activity with the theme of “Exploring the Oriental, Visiting China Online”. Now people can enjoy the best of Chinese scenery without leaving home.
| Tanzania The China Cultural Center in Tanzania launched on March 30 an online tourism activity through the center’s Facebook page, selecting some of the most favourite Chinese cities among Tanzanian young people. People can learn more about China from different perspectives and media, such as video clips and picture exhibitions. In addition, the cultural center continues to promote to its students online teaching activities, such as Chinese cuisine and cooking classes and Chinese language classes. |
| Yangon The China Cultural Center in Yangon held online lessons, training, video image exhibitions and other activities on its media platform. From April 1, the center launched online tourism videos and picture exhibitions, inviting people to come travel online. For the first time, the video China, Beyond Imagination was shown, a work capturing the beauty of nature and art. The short film also integrates the experiences of tourists and the daily lives of average people, providing a comprehensive glimpse into China. |
| Paris Recently, the China Cultural Center in Paris launched on its official website online exhibitions such as the China Tourism Picture Exhibition and China Folk Custom Picture Exhibition. People can visit five major scenic spots of China, appreciate the diversity of all parts of China, and also learn about folk culture such as Chinese festivals, life rituals, folk legends, Chinese zodiac and surnames. The center has also set up a documentary section on Chinese culture and tourism on its official website, covering many themes such as China’s politics, culture, economy, international communication, health, geography, science and technology, history, tourism, folklore, with French dubbing or subtitles. |
| A．Advertising for China Cultural Centers in different countries. |
| B．Helping people worldwide feel the charm of China’s beautiful scenery. |
| C．Initiating a new online tourism business. |
| D．Assisting Chinese in choosing international travel destinations. |
| A．Posting online tourism activities on Facebook. |
| B．Displaying the most favourite Chinese cities among Tanzanian young people. |
| C．Introducing China through video clips and picture exhibitions. |
| D．Offering some students online teaching activities. |
| A．Tanzania. | B．Yangon. | C．Paris. | D．All the three cities. |
9 . Louvre
New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre (卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.
Lijiang River National Park, China
Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone (石灰岩洞) and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijiang River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.
Zurich, Switzerland
What do you think Zurich is famous for? Great banks? Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carnival. What’s hot in the city in 2014? In August, Zurich hosted the European Athletic Championships. This gave tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.
Adelaide, Australia
Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.
1. Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ________in Guilin.| A．elephant trunks |
| B．warm weather |
| C．the highway to Yangshuo |
| D．the green hills and limestone caves |
| A．even worse |
| B．exactly the same |
| C．much better |
| D．less popular |
| A．In August, Paris. |
| B．In February, Europe. |
| C．In March, Adelaide. |
| D．In August, Zurich. |
10 . Stores play music to change the way customers feel. Clothing stores for teenagers play popular music. It is exciting and makes the customers feel happy, but music does more than that. It can change the way a person shops.
According to studies, the volume (音量) of music changes how people shop. Customers shop quickly when store music is very loud. They hurry through the store, but they buy just as much. When music is quiet, customers shop slowly. Customers take time to look at the products and talk with the salespeople. Quiet music is good for products that take time and information to buy.
Slow music makes people slow down. In restaurants with slow music, customers spend more time eating. Slow music also slows down customers in supermarkets. Customers notice more products as they walk through the store. With slow music in supermarkets, sales go up by 38 percent.
Familiar music gives shoppers a good idea of time. People know the beginning, middle, and end of a familiar song. When customers hear music that is not familiar, they don’t notice the time. When they don’t notice the time, they spend more time shopping and buy more. People remember past experiences and feelings when they hear familiar music. Many stores play old, happy music so customers feel good. When customers hear new music, they forget about the world outside of the store. Some stores use new music so their customers relax while they shop.
Stores choose music that fits their products. A bookstore plays classical music and jazz. It gives the store a serious and intelligent feeling.
1. What’s the best title for the passage?| A．Customers’ Music |
| B．Store Music |
| C．Customers and Music Owners |
| D．Music and Shopping |
| A．Quiet music is good for products. |
| B．People shop slowly when they hear quiet music. |
| C．People shop quickly when they hear loud music. |
| D．The degrees of loudness of music influence the way of shopping. |
| A．It changes the way people shop. |
| B．It changes the way people feel. |
| C．It changes the way people use the products. |
| D．It changes the way people think about the products. |
| A．Classical music. | B．Rock music. | C．Country music. | D．Jazz music. |
