1 . 2023 Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fêtes—New York City
This famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen; or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné——Saint-Vrain, France
Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava—Mexico City
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas—Bangkok
Can a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients still be considered Thai? For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients (原料) and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
1. What does the author highly recommend at Place des Fêtes?| A．Red wine. | B．Mushroom soup. | C．Baja seafood. | D．Fried fish. |
| A．Place des Fêtes. | B．Le Doyenné. | C．Vilas. | D．Mi Compa Chava. |
| A．To introduce the features of some restaurants. | B．To state the similarities of some restaurants. |
| C．To recommend some cities. | D．To compare the origins of some restaurants. |
2 . British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum has a collection covering two million years of history. Showing human knowledge in all forms, it is the world’s first public museum of its kind and attracts more than six million visitors each year.
With so much to discover, you could spend a week walking around the British Museum and not see it all! But you can book a two-hour guided tour to see the highlights or make a day of it by stopping off at some of the cafes and restaurants. You can also pick up gifts, books and more at the ground floor Great Court Shop.
How to get there
·The British Museum is close to four London Tube stations, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Goodge Street all within eight minutes’ walk.
·Various bus routes also run close to the museum, with route 14 stopping directly outside. Two in three visitors prefer buses.
There are Santander Cycles docking stations within two minutes’walk. You can also use your own bike.
·The British Museum is in Bloomsbury, in central London. It’s a short walk from Covent Garden,Fitzrovia and Euston.
How much to pay
·Entrance to the museum is free, but a pre-booked timed ticket is needed for guaranteed entry. Keyexhibitions and some events usually require a fee.
·A donation of £ 5 is recommended.
Opening Times
·Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Connection
Address: Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44(0)20 7323 8000
Email: information@britishmuseum.org
1. How long does it take to have a careful look at the whole museum?| A．Two hours. | B．A day. | C．Less than a week. | D．At least a week. |
| A．Walking. | B．Cycling. | C．Taking a bus. | D．Taking the subway. |
| A．Donating £ 5 ahead of time. | B．Booking a ticket in advance. |
| C．Sending your information to the museum. | D．Choosing a Sunday for your visit. |
3 . Four Library Events
East Side Dreams: The Untold Story of East San José
11: 00AM-6: 00PM; From January 1 to May 24, 2023.
Willow Glen Branch Library
Description: Willow Glen Branch Library proudly presents the exhibit East Side Dreams: The Un-told Story of East San José, which will include stories both remembered and forgotten. Experience the East Side’s development from fields of fruit and flowers to a diverse city. Learn about the social forces, organizations and individuals that shaped the East Side into the place we know today.
Exhibit Hours; Monday & Saturday: 1: 00PM-6: 00PM; Tuesday-Friday: 11: 00AM-6: 00PM; Sunday: Closed
Hour of Code(编码): Intro to Block Coding
4: 00PM- 5: 00PM; February 27,2023
Edenvale Branch Library
Description: Hour of Code workshop will allow teenagers to build basic coding skills with the introduction of block coding to complete tasks. Participants will conduct multiple exercises with block coding before completing an exercise with basic JavaScript commands. Top universities like Berkeley and Harvard teach block-based coding to remove the complexity of typing out all the code and under-stand programming mechanics.
Seven Trees Teens Reach Meeting: Moon Festival Craft
5: 00PM-6: 00PM; March 27, 2023
Seven Trees Branch Library
Description: What is Teens Reach? Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit s while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library ‘s teen point-of-view.
INSIDERS Programs
4: 30PM-5: 30PM; April 25, 2023
Calabazas Branch Library
Description: Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, crafting, having fun with art and much more. INSIDERS Programs are designed for teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
1. What do we know about the exhibit in Willow Glen Branch Library?| A．It lasts for about two months. | B．It is not available on weekends. |
| C．It features the locals’ dreams. | D．It presents the development of the East Side. |
| A．Willow Glen Branch Library. | B．Edenvale Branch Library. |
| C．Seven Trees Branch Library. | D．Calabazas Branch Library. |
| A．They are intended for teenagers. | B．They are held all day long. |
| C．They provide community service credits. | D．They allow participants to complete exercise. |
4 . Four Best Natural Parks in America
Everglades National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical (亚热带) wilderness reserve in America. This amazing destination is a 1.5-million-acre ocean of grass which flows gradually from central Florida all the way south to the sea. This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the largest canyons in the world. If you visit between mid-May and mid-October, you can see the Canyon from the North Rim. About 90% of all visitors see it from the “South Rim”, because it is open all year and has easy-to-get-to overlooks.
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
The caves house 200 animals, most of them being invertebrate (无脊椎) species. 42 of these species live in total darkness. These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.
Olympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything rugged Pacific coastline, high mountain peaks, broad sandy beaches, clear lakes, rain forests. With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. The park is an important habitat for species like wild salmon (鲑鱼), northern spotted owls.
Olympic National Park is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. If you visit in April or May, you may see gray whales pass by on their way to Alaska.
1. What animals live in the Everglades National Park?| A．Northern spotted owls. | B．Invertebrate animals. |
| C．Gray whales. | D．American crocodiles. |
| A．Grand Canyon National Park. | B．Mammoth Cave National Park. |
| C．Everglades National Park. | D．Olympic National Park. |
| A．It is open all year. |
| B．It has a rich biodiversity. |
| C．It is located in the state of Kentucky. |
| D．It has easy roads for visitors to drive across the park. |
5 . What’s On
Master’s teens
Forceful Cuts, now running at the Art Museum of China Profiles, through to Sept 17, shows the late artist Huang Yongyu’s efforts in woodcut art. His woodcuts show a good assessment of human nature, with wisdom and humor. Huang once said he lived every day in the same serious way as he worked on wood, “paying great attention to every cut”.
9 am—5 pm, closed on Mondays.
66 Shapowei, Daxue Road, Siming district, Xiamen, Fujian province.
Art into soul
Two artists Xu Li and Andrey Kovalchuk are presenting an exhibition at Shanghai’s New Art Museum, through to July 30. Xu is showing dozens of his oil paintings. Kovalchuk, who chairs the Russian artists association, brings 24 sculptures. The show compares the cultural traditions and individual concerns of the two cultures.
9 am—5 pm, closed on Mondays.
1528 Gumei Road, Shanghai.
Eternal glare
The use of raw lacquer (生漆) to better preserve objects, such as bowls, and meanwhile decorate life can date back to the Neolithic culture in China. Throughout centuries, lacquer art has been viewed as an important part of Hubei’s cultural heritage (遗产). Dozens of fine examples of this art from the collection of the Hubei Museum of Art are now on show at World of Lacquer, an exhibition running through to July 30, at the Anhui Art Museum.
9 am—5 pm, closed on Mondays.
1 Chengdu Road, Binhu New District, Hefei, Anhui province.
Academy work
Over 240 paintings, prints, sculptures and seal engravings(篆刻)are on show at the gallery of the China National Academy of Painting until July 8, offering a look of the works of academy artists all over the country. The exhibition shows works done in the traditional style and new explorations.
9 am—4:30 pm, closed on Mondays.
54 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian district, Beijing.
1. Which exhibition can we enjoy at Shanghai’s New Art Museum?| A．Lacquer art. | B．Woodcuts. |
| C．Seal engravings. | D．Oil paintings. |
| A．The Art Museum of China Profiles. | B．Shanghai’s New Art Museum. |
| C．The Anhui Art Museum. | D．The China National Academy of Painting. |
| A．It shows a variety of works. | B．It displays academic artworks. |
| C．It covers exhibits of different cultures. | D．It exhibits the artworks from a late artist. |
6 . 2023 Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fêtes — New York CityThis famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen, or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné — Saint-Vrain, FranceAustralian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava — Mexico CitySeafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas — BangkokCan a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients still be considered Thai? For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients (原料) and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
1. What does the author highly recommend at Place des Fêtes?| A．Red wine. | B．Fried fish. | C．Baja seafood. | D．Mushroom soup. |
| A．Place des Fêtes. | B．Le Doyenné. | C．Mi Compa Chava. | D．Vilas. |
| A．To compare the origins of some restaurants. | B．To state the similarities of some restaurants. |
| C．To recommend some foods of some restaurants. | D．To introduce the features of some restaurants. |
7 . Wildlife Preservation Volunteer Programs
Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program in Nepal
This program is suitable for active volunteers who love animals and want to care for the well-being of elephants. No experience is needed as you’ll be working closely with placement staff. The elephant shelter takes in elephants that have medical issues and require care.
Volunteers are accommodated in a local hotel. You should expect to share a room with one other volunteer.
Marine (海洋的) Preservation Volunteer Program in Croatia
This program is suitable for physically fit volunteers who are experienced divers (潜水员). You will use your diving skills to collect marine waste from the bottom of the seabed. You will work within a team on sorting waste out and handing it to the recycling centre.
Volunteers will be accommodated in a hotel. Local workers will clean the accommodation throughout the week.
Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering in Zimbabwe
This program is suitable for animal-loving volunteers who want to contribute to protecting amazing creatures and their habitats. Activities include animal tracking, camping out on the reserve and supporting other partner organizations.
Volunteers are accommodated within private rooms at the preservation centre. The accommodation has an open-air area where volunteers can socialize.
Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program in Peru
This program is suitable for volunteers who care about the environment, like working hard and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to reset your life by getting out of your comfort zone. You’ll also be developing personally and professionally.
Volunteers are accommodated in local people’s houses. There are running showers but you can expect water to he cold.
1. What do the programs in Nepal and Zimbabwe have in common?| A．They need experienced volunteers. |
| B．They are suitable for animal lovers. |
| C．They include dirty work in the field. |
| D．They require camping out on the reserve. |
| A．They work on the seabed all the time. |
| B．They help to keep the environment clean. |
| C．They are taught diving skills after arrival. |
| D．They lead a team to explore the marine creatures. |
| A．Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program. |
| B．Marine Preservation Volunteer Program. |
| C．Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering. |
| D．Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program. |
8 . The New Jersey State Botanical (植物学的) Garden (NJBG) is a part of Ringwood State Park, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. It appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Membership
It’s easy to join NJBG or renew your membership—or a gift membership—online, by phone or by mail. And it’s very important to the Botanical Garden. Your membership dollars help to protect the Garden, and provide educational activities for the general public. Thank you for your support!
To join or renew, please click on the section below for safe and convenient online payment. If you prefer to join by phone or mail, call the NJBG office at (973)962-9534 to get more information.
Membership Benefits
NJBG is an exciting and beautiful place to visit, with formal gardens, native woodlands, and about 5,000 species and varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Your NJBG membership enables you to purchase plants at a reduced price at plant shops.
Join NJBG Today
New Member | Individual | Family | Student |
Yearly | $35 | $60 | $25 |
Two Years | $60 | $110 | $40 |
Renew Membership
Membership Renewal | Individual | Family | Student |
Yearly | $30 | $50 | $25 |
Two Years | $50 | $90 | $40 |
| A．To provide service for the public. |
| B．To build a new botanical museum. |
| C．To improve the educational level of the gardeners. |
| D．To update NJBG’s payment system. |
| A．Joining in activities for free. | B．Visiting the Garden anytime. |
| C．Learning to care for a garden. | D．Buying plants at a lower price. |
| A．$60. | B．$90 | C．$100. | D．$110. |
1. Who is the speaker?
| A．A social psychologist. | B．A TV host. | C．A publisher. |
| A．Introducing a speaker. |
| B．Conducting a class. |
| C．Recommending a book. |
| A．Tips for escaping unhappiness. |
| B．Benefits of painful experiences. |
| C．Ways to develop reading ability. |
| A．Discuss his plans. | B．Share his stories. | C．Explain his views. |
| Cleo is a honey-colored 1-year-old cat. She has no tail. We took her to the hospital in our car on Oct 3rd. She ran away and we can’t find her. Last place seen: Wooden walkway on Beverly Street, near Hemingway Park. She is on a diet because of a health problem. She is loved and missed very much. Please help us find Cleo. Reward (赏金): 500 dollars. If you have any information, please contact Mr Taylor at 0798654372 or visit 457 Bonker Road. |
1. Which of the following descriptions is NOT TRUE about the lost cat?
| A．It is female. | B．It likes eating honey. |
| C．It has no tail. | D．It is one year old. |
| A．in Mr Taylor’s house | B．in Mr Taylor’s car |
| C．along Bonker Road | D．near Hemingway Park |
| A．By email. | B．By WeChat. |
| C．By phone. | D．By microblog. |
| A．give her a big meal | B．take her to the hospital |
| C．play with her tail | D．get a reward |
| A．an ad | B．a poster |
| C．a notice | D．a “Lost and Found” |
