1 . A new series called Chinese Barbecue tells the story of this Popular street food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner across the country Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife shown on June 20 the series has had over 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner a Japanese TV series telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars. “We share the same topic night food” Chinese Barbecue s director Chen Yingjie said. And he said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself. In contrast, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively spirit. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection.
The barbecue regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snacks different from home-made food by mothers. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
The world, as a whole, holds deep rooted good feelings toward the barbecue either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients ways of cooking and more importantly the special environment and people the world will recognise it and might fall in love with it just as we do”, said Chen.
1. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?| A．It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China. |
| B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists. |
| C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food. |
| D．It has been becoming very popular on the Internet. |
| A．It showed the eating habits. | B．It showed more kinds of food. |
| C．It focused more on the diners. | D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner. |
| A．The importance of the barbecue to family. |
| B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle. |
| C．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship. |
| D．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners. |
| A．To introduce the history of the barbecue. | B．To research a special way of cooking. |
| C．To show the feature of Chinese food. | D．To help the world understand China. |
2 . A free two-hour guided walking tour is a great way to get the best out of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in a limited amount of time. They do not require scheduling except for groups of more than 10 people.
On the tour you’ll...
•See some of the Zoo’s most interesting animals, including cheetahs (非洲猎豹), Asian elephants, Aldabra tortoises, lions and Andean bears, to name just a few.
•Have a trained guide answer your questions.
•Learn how the Zoo takes care of its animals.
•Hear first-hand how the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is working to save species.
Highlights tours are best suited for general Zoo audiences and are not designed for school groups.
Guests wishing to take a tour should meet at the front desk in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:45 a.m. To schedule a group tour for more than 10 people, please call 202-633-3061.
All tours are wheelchair accessible and accommodate up to 10 people per group on weekdays and more on weekends. Access services for guided tours, including sign language interpretation, hearing assistance devices and tactile (触觉的) tours with verbal description, are available by request. Please call 202-633-3061 at least two weeks prior to your visit to request any additional accessibility services.
Snore&Roar Sleepovers (通宵派对)
Available from May through to September
Fall asleep to the sounds of howling wolves or wake up to barking sea lions when you spend the night at the Zoo! It’s the best way to see the animals after hours and have the park all to yourself. Snore& Roar Sleepovers include games, activities, a walk through the Zoo and more. Separate family and adult-only options are available.
1. You can ______ when you tour the National Zoo.| A．have close contact with Andean bears |
| B．ask a professional guide questions |
| C．gain knowledge about wild animals |
| D．learn how to protect rare animals and plants |
| A．call 202-633-3061 |
| B．form a group of more than 10 people |
| C．sign up for games and services |
| D．choose a day from May to September |
| A．research report. |
| B．A tour introduction. |
| C．book about animals. |
| D．science magazine. |
3 . 4 Popular Places to Go This Winter
Harbin, China
China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F- but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world’s largest winter festivals. 2021 marks the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January-March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Lyon, France
Paris may be called The City of Light,but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s third-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置)that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25).
Lima, Peru
Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour.Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.
Vermont, US
Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding, Many resorts (度假胜地)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models.These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.
1. What similarities do the first two places have?| A．They are decorated with lights. | B．They offer snow sculptures. |
| C．They have three-day festivals. | D．They are extremely cold. |
| A．Harbin. | B．Lyon. | C．Lima. | D．Vermont. |
| A．Skiing and snowboarding. | B．A longer winter. |
| C．Cooking schools. | D．Updated equipment. |
4 . The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has fossils from all over the world, and yet many come from the areas surrounding the museum itself. Here, we make a list of fossil hotspots.
Calvert Cliffs State Park—Lusby, Maryland
One location where you can have access to the cliffs is at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, Maryland. Just a 1.8-mile walk from the parking lot, you can make a thorough search of the open beach with a small tool for remnants(遗迹) of prehistoric sea life.
Stratford Hall—Stratford, Virginia
About 17 million years earlier, during the Miocene era, the Stratford Hall’s 150-foot-high cliffs were actually part of the seafloor. Due to irresponsible fossil hunting practices, however, visitors must buy tickets (＄8 for adults and＄5 for kids) to enter the 100-yard-long collecting area. The Stratford Hall still offers guided tours that are typically about four hours long.
Purse State Park—Nanjemoy, Maryland
Just over an hour’s drive south of Washington, D. C, Purse State Park is located on a stretch of the banks of the Potomac River called Wades Bay. Most of the fossils you’ll find at this site are from the late Paleocene—specifically the Aquia Formation rock layer, which is 55 to 59 million years old. Look at the small stones carefully, in which the teeth of a wide variety of sharks and bony fish species can be found.
Dinosaur Park—Laurel, Maryland
Dinosaur Park usually serves as an outdoor laboratory, where the public can work alongside paleontologists(古生物学家). Hundreds of fossils discovered by visitors have been collected and catalogued(记载) to date, increasing our knowledge about ancient ecosystem that once existed there.
1. How much should a family of two adults and a kid pay to visit the 100-yard-long collecting area?| A．＄13. | B．＄18. | C．＄21. | D．＄24. |
| A．At Calvert Cliffs State Park. | B．At Purse State Park. |
| C．At Stratford Hall. | D．At Dinosaur Park. |
| A．make people figure out their history clearly |
| B．help people learn about the ancient ecosystem |
| C．let people better know the present and the future |
| D．draw people’s attention to the outdoor laboratory |
5 . Tired of your summer break? Here comes a list of best sellers on Amazon.com
Born a Crime
By Noah Trevor
Born a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless and religious mother. “Don't cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright side.” It was Mother's faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.
How It Feels to Float
By Helaia Fox
If you're looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Two Can Keep a Secret
By Karen M. MeManus
Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, you’ll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.
Dune
By Frank Herbert
If the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually you're going to read Frank Herbert's most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting — about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis — is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.
1. Which books are about growth?| A．How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret. |
| B．Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float. |
| C．Two Can Keep a Secret and Dune. |
| D．How It Feels to Float and Dune. |
| A．Challenges of growing up. |
| B．A girl's space adventures. |
| C．battling for control of another planet. |
| D．The murders remaining to be settled. |
| A．A love story. | B．A science-fiction story. | C．An autobiography. | D．A fairy tale. |
6 . The Galápagos: Evolution in Action
11 days, 10 nights, 14 travelers
Departs March 14, May 23 and November 21, 2020
Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands “a little world within itself”. This journey lets you explore the world’s most fascinating wildlife destination while traveling in comfort. Experience evolution in progress and learn more about these historic islands. Visit islands with wildlife species (物种) that exist nowhere else in the world. See giant tortoises and seabirds, and swim with sea lions.
Winter in Yellowstone
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs January 10 and 24, 2020
Yellowstone National Park is magical, where visitors are few and wildlife viewing is wonderful. In the freezing air, see mud pots and pouring springs strangely covered in steam. The journey puts one of our greatest ecosystems on full display. View wildlife in their habitat as few see them.
Flying in Zero Gravity
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs March 12, 2020
The fantasy of floating through the air, weightless, is one that has been realized by only a few. Now, you can experience it for yourself. Join one of the famous ZERO-G Experience flights for a true weightless experience. You’ll also learn about the frontiers in the universe scientists are seeking to control.
A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs
6 days, 5 nights, 25 travelers
Departs June 25, 2020
Join this adventure to western Colorado’s red rock country, for children 8 and older and their families. Go behind the scenes at a university laboratory for a special hands-on experience to learn how fossils (化石) are cleaned, identified and preserved. Dig on your own for 250-million-year-old fossils, which you can bring home.
1. What did Charles Darwin say about the Galápagos Islands?| A．It had a small population. | B．It was actually a small island. |
| C．It had unique wildlife species. | D．It was a rarely visited island. |
| A．Winter in Yellowstone. | B．Flying in Zero Gravity. |
| C．A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs. | D．The Galápagos: Evolution in Action. |
| A．Attend a lecture about fossils. | B．Learn to identify the red rocks. |
| C．Spend a week in the lab. | D．Discover ancient fossils. |
