1 . Whatever your mood, here are a few of the best fiction and non-fiction books to get you thinking about reading plans, from classic novels to fantasy stories.
Beartown
Beartown, by Fredrik Backman, is about a small forest town with a big dream. The town’s junior hookey team is about to compete in the national semi-finals — in which they actually have a shot of winning. But unexpectedly, the match is the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a town in turmoil. It’s an engrossing book about community, loyalty ( 忠诚) , and the responsibilities of friendship that’s perfect to read in winter.
The Year of Living Danishly
The Year of Living Danishly, by Helen Russell, is one of the best books to read in wintertime, about how the Danes live (and cope with winter). Danish culture is shown in the book. It makes for a more beautiful addition to your bookshelf.
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat (退避) in Difficult Times
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is Katherine May’s bestselling memoir and guide to the power of rest and retreat in difficult times. If you’re struggling with low energy, depression, or feeling lost, this is the ideal book to read in winter.
A Winter Book: Selected Stories
A Winter Book: Selected Stories is the perfect collection to retreat into in winter. It features thirteen winter stories from Tove Jansson’s first book for adults, The Sculptors Daughter, plus seven of the beloved Finnish writer’s most cherished (珍爱的) later stories.
1. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the Danish culture?| A．Beartown. |
| B．The Year of Living Danishly. |
| C．A Winter Book: Selected Stories. |
| D．Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. |
| A．It is a guidebook. |
| B．It is a travel diary |
| C．It is a collection of stories. |
| D．It is a new historical fiction |
| A．They are classic novels. |
| B．They are about community and loyalty. |
| C．They are ideal books for winter reading. |
| D．They are Finnish writer’s most cherished stories. |
2 . The Steinhardt School’s program in vocal (声音的) performance offers music-based training for a career in music theatre performance. Our curriculum is designed for the serious young musicians who are seeking a program that fully combines the study of voice with the study of acting.
The course content
In addition to voice, acting and dance as well as courses in music theatre history, our program’s music theatre specialization training takes place through an intensive series of music theatre workshops.
The performance opportunities
Besides the work in classrooms and studios, the program offers performance opportunities in fully-staged productions under the guidance of professional directors, conductors, musical directors, and designers. Our guest artists are drawn from New York’s community of professional artists who count Broadway, regional theatre and national tours among their credit. Undergraduate and graduate students also benefit from the extraordinary opportunities available through the diverse offerings of a major university in the cultural capital of the world, New York City.
The graduation
Students specializing in music theatre make their public appearance in their final term as they are presented to New York’s agents, casting directors, directors and producers in their graduation showcase designed to evaluate the work of each student and help them make their first professional contacts in the industry.
The contact details
Telephone: 217-998-5156, 217-998-5157
Undergraduate Inquiries: Professor Dianna Heldman
Graduate Inquiries: Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim
1. Who is the program intended for?| A．University teachers. |
| B．Famous singers. |
| C．Musical students. |
| D．Professional directors. |
| A．Put on a show. |
| B．Evaluate their work. |
| C．Meet a producer. |
| D．Change their appearance. |
| A．Fashion. |
| B．Education. |
| C．Economy. |
| D．Technology. |
Specialties
Welcome to LoveMama! We are a NY-based Malay, Vietnamese and Thai influenced Southeast Asian Restaurant and Caterer providing you tasty dinner in our Manhattan dining area. We also provide takeout, and catering for individuals and groups or for private events.
History
Established in 2013. With humble beginnings as a food cart, the popularity of Love Mama’s Malaysian street food boosted to opening a Manhattan restaurant in 2014.
Popular ltems
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this restaurant are as follows: Edamame Dumpling, Korean popcorn chicken, Lucky Noodle, Steak and Bread Pudding.
Reviews
I love this place. The food, customer service and prices were all great. We ordered the RotiCanai Planta, Rendang NasiIemak with chicken. Vegetable Salad Vietnamese Style, and Uncle Plump’s Dumplings The Rendano Nasi Lemak was the highlight of the meal.
My boyfriend forgot to tell them about allergies and told them halfway as they were preparing our order. They responded really well. In the end. we even got to have a nice conversation with the owner of the restaurant. Super great guy! We were pleasantly surprised with the low price at the end of the meal too. If you are in New York, you have to check out LoveMama. Best meal I have had in a while.
——Mary Brooklin
Stopped by here for Valentine’s Day and we were not disappointed. We got 3 different dishes all from the Malaysian portion of the menu as none of us had ever had Malaysian food. The service was fast but not supper attentive, which we didn’t mind at all. For $20 each with tip and feeling full and happy, this is a spot I’d definitely recommend!
——Peter Anderson
1. Where is the LoveMama restaurant?| A．In Thailand. | B．In Malaysia. | C．In Vietnam. | D．In America. |
| A．It can’t provide takeout orders. |
| B．It has customer-friendly business strategies. |
| C．It operates on a first-come-first-served basis. |
| D．It is state-owned and runs around the clock. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Cost-effective. | C．Time-honored. | D．Average. |
4 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
5 . The Musee du Louvre
Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre has the history of France for eight centuries. Intended as a universal museum since its opening in 1793, its collections-among the finest in the world-span several thousands of years and a territory that extends from America to Asia. Divided among eight departments, these collections feature works admired throughout the globe, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo. The Louvre is currently the world’s most visited museum.
Musee du Louvre opening hours
Monday: 9a.m.-6p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Rooms begin closing at 5: 30 p.m., and at 9:30 p.m. on night openings.
Admission ticket for individual visitor
Admission and reservation for access to the permanent collections, the temporary exhibitions except for A Dream of Italy exhibition, and the Eugene-Delacroix Museum. Free admission with no ticket for: under-18s, people with disabilities and the person accompanying them, and people on income support. Tickets are valid on the day of booking only and the price of the ticket is £17 each. Audio guide booking charges £5 each.
Group tickets
Groups formed of 7 to 25 people must buy a ticket of a right of visit as a group in addition to an admission that equals to the number of the paying participants of the group. These tickets must be presented by the group leader the day of the visit. The admission ticket for participants can be purchased until the scheduled time of the right of visit, at the latest.
1. What makes the Musee du Louvre worth visiting?| A．It has a history of more than thousands of years. |
| B．All visitors can enter the museum free of charge. |
| C．It shows the art works from different times and cultures. |
| D．It is moved around in the country to cast great influence. |
| A．10 a,m. on Tuesday. |
| B．11 a.m. on Monday. |
| C．6p.m.on weekends. |
| D．8 a.m. on weekdays. |
| A．£34. |
| B．£22. |
| C．£17. |
| D．Free. |
