1 . Delhi’s nightlife is varied, and you can find the greatest bars and clubs in the great hotels.
Kitty Su
Famous for hosting well-known international electronic music performances, Kitty Su is decked out (被装饰) for dancing and rock music. The sound equipment is of top quality, and the various bars mean that you don’t have to wait long to get a drink. The club’s fashionable decoration adds atmosphere to the party. Not surprisingly, Kitty Su has been frequently named Delhi’s best nightclub since it opened in 2011.
Address: The Lalit Hotel, Barakhamba Avenue. Phone: (11)4444-7666.
Opening Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. until 3 a.m.
The Blue Bar
The elegant Blue Bar has a pleasant atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating. If you’re into cocktails, come here. It affords the best of the city! There’s music and dancing after 11 p.m.
Address: Taj Palace Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave. Phone: (11)6650-3699, (11)6650-3665.
Opening Hours: 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 a.m.
Tamasha
Tamasha opened in the early 2016, and is spread over 16,000 square feet and has three floors. The bar appearing like a truck at the entrance gets top points for creativity. Delicious food and cocktails, along with great music, add to the charm of the tamasha (meaning “a grand show”).
Address: 28 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place. Phone: 99994-77661(cell).
Opening Hours: Noon until 1 a.m.
Summer House Café
Summer House Café was inspired by the activity in summer vacations, barbecuing on the lawn (草坪) with cold beer. This bar has both indoor and outdoor seating over two levels, with superb rooftop. Not surprisingly, it gets very crowded. Don’t miss it!
Address: 1st Floor, DDA Shopping Complex. Phone: 93509-67000(cell).
Opening Hours: Noon until 1 a.m.
1. What do we know about the Blue Bar?| A．It’s located in Connaught Place | B．It is an outdoor bar. |
| C．It is painted blue. | D．It serves good cocktails. |
| A．Its fantastic music | B．Its architectural(建筑的) shape. |
| C．Its creativity for foods. | D．Its special name. |
| A．It is very popular with people. | B．You can have a barbecue indoors. |
| C．Live electronic music is played. | D．It only opens on the weekends. |
2 . The Best Language Learning Apps
DuoLingo
Price: Free
DuoLingo turns learning language into a game. Each lesson is broken down by subject matter, and users must complete exercises that integrate (综合) reading, writing, listening and speaking to advance to the next level. The app records your progress and uses smart phone notifications to encourage regular use.
Its chat robot may help test what you’ve learned. You’ll even see suggested phrases if you’re at a loss for words.
Babbel
Price: $12.95—$83.40
What sets Babbel apart is its course customization, letting you make lesson plans to focus on vocabulary and conversation topics relevant to your specific needs.
Babbel draws on (利用) what you’ve already known about your native tongue, and new lessons are introduced through conversation. Babbel reintroduces vocabulary and grammar through reading, speaking and listening exercises over time to make sure you’ve got everything kept in mind.
Memrise
Price: Free
Memrise uses an understanding of brain science and learning to make sure you’re truly absorbing new linguistic (语言的) concepts. Courses are broken into different levels, which are all available for offline use on the app.
To keep the program sharp, Memrise collects information from its graduates and integrates performance data to improve lessons.
Rocket Languages
Price: $99.95 and up
If you want to learn about a language and its place in the world, take a look at Rocket Languages. Relying on speech exercises and vocabulary flashcard drills, their curriculum is built for people who have grasped various languages to pick up new languages quickly.
And unlike other language programs, there are culture lessons here showing you how the language changed over time and what kind of role it plays today.
1. What do DuoLingo and Memrise have in common?| A．Courses are available for offline use. |
| B．They are accessible to learners for free. |
| C．What learners have learned can be recorded. |
| D．Learners can learn languages just using flashcards. |
| A．It is available at a very high price. | B．It provides customized lessons for learners. |
| C．It is best for face-to-face learners. | D．It is mainly designed for cultural enthusiasts. |
| A．DuoLingo. | B．Babbel. | C．Memrise. | D．Rocket Languages. |
3 . Gardens in Scotland
Dirleton Castle
The garden at Dirleton, dating from the 16th century, now is a mixture of formal tradition and modern plantings. Recognized by the Guiness (吉尼斯) Book of World Records as having the world’s longest herbaceous (草本的) border.
Location: 3 m W North Berwick, on A198
Website: Dirleton Castle
Phone: 01620 850 330
Hirsel Gardens and Country Park
Spring flowers. Long walks through the 3,000 acre garden. Large lake with bird hide. Displays of garden life in Homestead Museum on the grounds.
Location: W Coldstream, off A697
Website: Hirsel Gardens and Country Park
Email: info@hirselcountrypark.co.uk
Phone:01573 224 144
Pitmedden Garden
Formal garden with various flower designs, first created in the 17th century. The formal garden is best visited in July and August when 30-40,000 annuals (一年生植物) are in bloom. Woodland walk and nature paths where rare or endangered species can be viewed.
Location: A920, 1m (1.6 km) W Pitmedden
Website: Pitmedden Garden
Phone: 0844 493 2177
Kinnoull Hill Tower
Lying on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the Tay River. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches (拱门). The surrounding land is a country park with nature paths through the woods.
Location: A90 by exit 11 from M90
Website: Kinnoull Hill Tower
1. Dirleton Castle was recoganized by the Guiness Book of World Records because of ________.| A．a high hill overlooking the Tay River | B．a formal garden with various flower designs |
| C．long walks through the 3,000 acre garden | D．the world’s longest herbaceous border |
| A．01620 850 330 | B．01573 224 144 | C．01574 224 144 | D．0844 493 2177 |
| A．Dirleton Castle | B．Hirsel Gardens and Country Park |
| C．Pitmedden Garden | D．Kinnoull Hill Tower |
| A．the early 19th century | B．the late 19th century | C．the 17th century | D．the 18th century |
4 . Learn English with Apps
Improve your English with our fun and exciting learning apps! Designed for all the family, our games, videos and quizzes will help you learn English at home or on the move.
Learning Time with Timmy
Children aged 6 years and younger can now play exciting games and listen to English words to learn about numbers, colours, shapes and food with Timmy and his friends.
Download for: iOS/Android (Google Play)
LearnEnglish Kids: Videos
Watch children’s favourite stories like Little Red Riding Hood in this video stories app. It features audio and text narration, and a parents’ guide that offers expert advice on how to help children learn English.
Download for: Android (Google Play)/Android (Amazon App Store)
LearnEnglish Grammar (UK Edition)
Perfect your grammar through thousands of questions in this interactive grammar workbook.
Questions range from beginner to advanced level.
Download for: iOS/Android/WP8 IELTS Word Power
Get ready for the IELTS exam! Practise with over 100 questions to test your word power in 11 categories ranging from science and technology to work and business.
Download for: iOS/Android
LearnEnglish GREAT Videos
Practise your listening skills by watching 24 short videos about UK culture. Learn about the history of the English language and explore London’s museums and other famous sites in the UK.
Download for: iOS/Android
1. Which of the following apps provides stories for children to learn English?| A．Learning Time with Timmy. | B．LearnEnglish Kids: Videos. |
| C．IELTS Word Power. | D．LearnEnglish Grammar. |
| A．Offering expert advice. | B．Getting ready for exams. |
| C．Practising listening skills. | D．Perfecting grammar. |
| A．They are about English teaching. |
| B．They help explore UK culture. |
| C．They provide videos and games. |
| D．They can be downloaded for Android. |
