1 . May 19 marks the 12th China Tourism Day.Chinaculture.org will hold a 24-hour lives-tream(直播)event，taking worldwide audiences on a virtual journey throughout the country.
Take an online tour of the “Panda Kingdom” in Sichuan
Wolong National Nature Reserve(保护区)，known as the “Panda Kingdom” lies in the high mountains of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It’s a national overall nature reserve that mainly protects rare wildlife and forests.
Watch LIVE: 9 am, May 19
Discover a China“Beyond Your Imagination”
With more than 5,000 years of history?9.6 million square kilometers of land area and rich resources，China has an amazing amount to offer. You can find amazing natural land scapes(风景)and various lifestyles，as well as mouthwatering food. Discover the real China here.
Watch LIVE: 1 pm， May 19
Best places to visit in China
From the Forbidden City in Beijing to the City Wall in Xi5an northwest China’s Shaanxi Province，from the mausoleum of Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province，to the Shapotou scenic spot in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and the beautiful Qinghai Lake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province...Where do you think is the best place to travel?
Watch LIVE: 8 pm May 19
1. When should you watch the event if you’re interested in pandas?| A．1 pm, May 19. | B．10 am, May 19. |
| C．9 am, May 19. | D．8 pm, May 19. |
| A．The lovely pandas. | B．The delicious food. |
| C．The Forbidden City. | D．Traditional music and dances. |
| A．On a tourist website. | B．In science fiction. |
| C．In a biography. | D．In scientific research. |
2 . Language Learning Courses You Need to Try in 2022
The past year has been so crazy，but that hasn’t stopped millions of language learners from pushing towards their goals of actual fluency. Here it is: Our list of favourite language learning apps and courses that you need to try in 2022.
Pimsleur
Best for: Leaners with zero prior (先前的) knowledge;
Price: $20/month (with 7-day free trial);
Pros: Start speaking from Day 1; available in 50 languages; powerful memory techniques;fantastic for beginners;
Cons: Not suitable for advanced learners; limited reading and writing practice; expensive compared to other courses;
Read our full review of Pimsleur here.
Drops
Best for: Learners looking to rapidly increase their vocabulary;
Price: Free with a limit of 10 minutes a day. $10/ month unlimited subscription;
Pros: No sign-up required; 45+languages; beautiful design; great for vocabulary;
Cons: Limited grammar and skills practice; restrictions for free users;
Read our full review of Drops here.
Busuu
Best for: Learners with a busy schedule;
Price: $12/month with a subscription minimum of 3 months;
Pros: Effective conversation lessons; excellent for French and Spanish; options for business and travel;
Cons: Limited lessons for African users; language choices smaller than other courses; not many options for non-European languages;
Read our full Busuu review here.
Duolingo
Best for: Learners of all levels wanting to learn with native speakers;
Price: $150 per level for lifetime access;
Pros: Hundreds of lessons; many languages to choose from; lifetime access; speaking practice;
Cons: Expensive one-off payment; content gets boring; out-of-context vocabulary and grammar;
Read our full review of Duolingo here.
1. Which app provides the most suitable course for complete beginners?
| A．Pimsleur. | B．Drops. | C．Busuu. | D．Duolingo. |
| A．$30. | B．$36. | C．$60. | D．$150. |
| A．It lacks attractive learning materials. |
| B．It is not suitable for advanced learners. |
| C．There are not many languages to choose. |
| D．The grammar and skills practice are limited. |
3 . WELCOME TO ALPINE ASCENTS
For most people, Qomolangma is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re considering giving it a shot, go with the best possible service provider. Alpine Ascents has been expert in providing training for Qomolangma mountaineering. From the guidance to the organization — we have the best in the international climbing community.
Our mission and goals
Using the best climbing talent, we offer the opportunity for climbers at all levels to achieve their personal desire through quality, challenging, safe and fun training sessions.
Training arrangements
●Physical training
Climbing training
What to do: Hike outdoors, gradually increasing the pack weight until you feel comfortable carrying a 50-60 lbs. pack.
A month from your climb: Feel comfortable hiking on days on end with at least 60 lbs. on the outings.
Strength training
What to do: Train with gym machines to build overall strength, particularly in the core, upper back, shoulders and legs.
In the beginning period: Build a foundation for tougher training. Always be sure to keep proper forms in order to prevent injury.
●Mental training
What to do: Manage stress, stay positive and keep on good terms with fellow climbers. Push your mental strength just as much.
Never give up: Going into Qomolangma with a weak mind won’t get far. Mental toughness is the most significant to reaching the top. When you want to stop, don’t.
❉ Please note the following:
Our absolute advantage: Small team sizes with our climber-to-guide ratio being 4: 1 or less.
Scheduled lead guides for 2023: Ben Jones along with Jangbu Sherpa and Eric Murphy.
You can find additional training resources at www. BodyResults. com for training articles, training books and DVDs, and pay fees for online mountaineering-specific training.
1. What is Alpine Ascents?| A．A hikers’ community. | B．A charity organization. |
| C．An extreme-sports foundation. | D．A mountaineering service center. |
| A．Climbing training. | B．Strength training. |
| C．Teamwork training. | D．Mental training. |
| A．Small-sized teams. | B．Popular tour guides. |
| C．Free online resources. | D．Flexible arrangements. |
4 . Guideline for Travelling to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is the flagship of the National Park Service and a favorite to millions of visitors each year. For the active visitors, the park has thousands of miles of trails from day-hikes to backcountry explorations. Here is some information about the park.
2022 Opening Dates
·April 16~November 8: West Entrance
·May 14~November 8: East Entrance, South Entrance, Northeast Entrance
·Open Year Round: North Entrance
The Entrance Fee
$35—Tourists taking public vehicles
$30—Tourists riding motorcycles or snowmobiles (winter)
*The fees provide visitors with a 7-day entrance permit.
$70—The Annual Pass (Senior: $20)
The Main Attractions
·World’s first national park with more than 300 springs and over 290 waterfalls.
·Wildlife—2 species of bears and 67 other mammals, 322 species of birds, 16 species of fishes.
·9 visitor centers and 12 campgrounds (over 2, 000 campsites).
Other Tips
If you plan to have a short stay, West Yellowstone would be a good base. If you want to have a full experience of the park, perhaps Old Faithful would be a good choice. The weather here can change quite a bit even in a single day. It can snow during any month of the year, so remember to bring a range of clothing options, including a rain cover. Park policies vary based on local health conditions. Before starting out, please check the park website again.
1. How many entrances are available if you visit the park in summer?| A．One. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．$35 for taking a public vehicle. | B．$30 for a motorcycle ride. |
| C．$70 for a 7-day Pass. | D．$20 for an Annual Pass. |
| A．Avoid camping in case of dangerous wildlife. | B．Bring proper clothing according to the seasons. |
| C．Make sure to stay long to have a full experience. | D．Figure out the updated park policies before the visit. |
5 . The Complete Guide to Alberta’s Icefields Parkway
Introduction
The 144-mile Icefields Parkway is one of Canada’s most scenic road trip routes(路线) and is a must for visitors to Alberta. It has dozens of viewpoints where you can see glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, and valleys. The parkway starts in Jasper National Park, and travels south to near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. Most travelers will approach the parkway from Jasper National Park, though. The Icefields Parkway is open throughout the year, but most travelers will prefer to drive it in the warmer months.
Stops to Make Along the Way
Athabasca Falls: Around 30 kilometres south of Jasper, the 75-foot waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but they run with a large amount of water, making them some of the most impressive waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies.
Sunwapta Falls: Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the Sunwapta Falls are divided into the upper and lower sections. The upper waterfalls are easily accessible, but you need to hike a short distance to get to the lower waterfalls. The lower waterfalls are definitely worth the walk if you want to escape the crowds in the summer. Sunwapta Falls are about 34 miles from Jasper.
Where to Get Supplies
If you’re spreading this road trip over more than one day, stock up on snacks in Jasper or Lake Louise and fill up your tank there, too. There are no major towns between Jasper and Lake Louise. In summer, there are a few places to eat and stay along the way, but prices tend to be high because of the lack of competition and the area’s remoteness.
Want to go there to have fun? Please contact us for more information.
1. Where will most people begin the Icefields Parkway?| A．In Lake Louise. | B．In Sunwapta. | C．In Jasper National Park. | D．In Banff National Park. |
| A．The beautiful Athabasca Glacier. | B．The lower sections of Sunwapta Falls. |
| C．The beautiful Lake Louise. | D．The beautiful town of Jasper. |
| A．The food in Jasper is very delicious. | B．There are no towns along the way. |
| C．There are no places to eat along the way. | D．The food is expensive along the way. |
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A senior Chinese manager is looking for a one-to-one English tutor for several hours per week. He would like to learn British pronunciation, so UK natives will be preferred. The tutor should be fairly flexible (灵活的) to suit his busy schedule and be of professional appearance. The pay is to be discussed directly and will be very high for the right candidate. Teaching experience is not a must. If you are interested, please send an email with your background information, pay expectations and a recent picture to dhanyatk@hotmail.com.
1. The purpose of the advertisements is ________.| A．to start a business |
| B．to employ teachers |
| C．to provide the latest jobs |
| D．to help people find a suitable job |
| A．the English teacher agency charges teachers for this service |
| B．you must go online to offer your basic information first |
| C．you may call to get more information about the job |
| D．once you contact the English teacher agency, you will get a job |
| A．be an English language expert from the UK |
| B．speak American English |
| C．have rich teaching experience |
| D．have the ability to deal with changing situations |
7 . There are dozens of movie recommendation engines on the Web. They’re all different, but some are definitely better than others.
Rotten Tomatoes
Instead of telling Rotten Tomatoes which films you like, you can tell it what kind of films you enjoy, which actors you want to see, and other standards to help it find the best movie for you. There’s a lot of variability in the quality of Rotten Tomatoes recommendations but it’s also a nice way to find the right film for any mood.
Netflix
Netflix asks you to rate (评级) movies to determine which films you’ll want to see next. And although it does make it easy to rate movies and it does return huge lists, the ideas it gives you aren’t all that strong. It’s easy to use, but it’s not the best way to get movie recommendations.
Jinni
Whether you want to search for films based on your mood, time available, or reviews, the site has it all. But Jinni’s most amazing feature is its semantic search. You can enter terms like, “movies that have gangsters” or “films that show Chris Farley yelling” and the site will return films that match your question. Go use Jinni. You won’t regret it!
Criticker
Instead of just allowing you to rank films, Criticker compares your ratings to those of other users and see how closely your tastes match those of other users. Once the service finds matches, you can view other users’ lists and see which movies they like.
1. What makes Criticker special?| A．Comparing users’ ratings. | B．Ranking your favourite films. |
| C．Offering different standards. | D．Finding films based on mood. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Jinni | C．Criticker. | D．Rotten Tomatoes. |
| A．To recommend the best movies online. |
| B．To show how to use movie search engines. |
| C．To introduce several movie search engines. |
| D．To explain how to find the best movies online. |
8 . The Bridge Home
By Padma Venkatraman
Runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive in the Indian city of Chennai, and it isn’t what they expected. The girls must depend on each other to survive until they meet two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul. As a team, they search around the city for food and shelter while making the most of a terrible situation.
Otherwood
By Pete Hautman
Best friends Stuey and Elly Rose share a birthday and a love of the woods near their homes. When playing in their favorite place deep in the woods, Stuey tells Elly Rose a story—a secret he has learned about his great-grandfather and hers. Something unexpected happens, and Stuey must work out how to repair the damage that was caused long ago.
Where the Watermelons Grow
By Cindy Baldwin
Della’s mama has been sick before. She has an illness that cause her to hear voices that aren’t there. But this summer, her mama seems worse. With daddy working hard to save the family farm from bad weather, Della believe that she needs to fix what’s wrong with mama.
Planet Earth Is Blue
By Nicole Panteleakos
Nova loves astronomy(天文学), an interest she shares with big sister Bridget. The space shuttle Challenger is days from launching(发射),and Bridget has promised to watch it on TV with Nova. But Bridget left their last foster (寄养的)home, and Nova is with a new family. Nova, who is autistic(患孤独症的)and doesn’t use words, hopes that Bridget—the only one who truly understands her—will find her way to Nova in time for liftoff.
1. What happens to Viji and Rukku?| A．They are homeless. |
| B．They are seriously ill. |
| C．They are lost in the woods. |
| D．They are separated from their friends. |
| A．The Bridge Home. |
| B．Otherwood. |
| C．Where the Watermelons Grow. |
| D．Planet Earth Is Blue. |
| A．Nova’s sister. | B．Nova’s teacher. |
| C．Nova’s classmate. | D．Nova’s neighbor. |
9 . The latest additions to its World Heritage list. The following are some of the recent additions.
Churches of the Paskov School of Architecture (Russia)
The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Paskov architecture date back to the 11th century.
Babylon (Iraq)
The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status (地位). The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4,300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of human civilisation. UNESCO says the site “offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world”.
Writing-on-Stone (Canada)
Canada's Writing-on-Stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2,000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into “spectacular (壮观的) shapes” by erosion (侵蚀).
Paraty and Ilha Grande (Brazil)
The historic coastal town of Paraty and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Paraty was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.
1. What do we know about the buildings in Paskov?| A．Their designs came from the same school. |
| B．They are merely churches. |
| C．They are a group of ancient schools. |
| D．Their paintings are about 2,000 years old. |
| A．It is the best-preserved monument in Canada. |
| B．It enjoys great popularity with visitors. |
| C．It reflects the culture of the natives. |
| D．It was formed by nature. |
| A．Shipping activities. |
| B．Coastal scenery. |
| C．Gold mining equipment. |
| D．Rock paintings and rock carvings. |
10 . Some architecture books worth reading
This list of books would serve as both essential reading and an excellent gift for those studying architecture or working in the field. These editions are filled with so many artistically impressive works that they're accessible to non-professional beauty and design lovers and even young readers.
World Architecture:A Cross-Cultural History
Richard Ingersoll
Paperback $125.95
This book is primarily a college-level text, yet its collection of more than 800 superb color pictures makes it appealing to anyone who appreciates interesting buildings. It also includes an instructor's CD of PowerPoint presentations.
·Exploring related societal issues
·Useful timelines and case analysis
Architecture:A Visual History
Jonathan Glancey
Hardcover $30
Want to explore architecture but lack experience in the field? Here's a great choice. This in formative but easy-to-understand book covers everything from ancient stupas(舍利塔)to contem porary skyscrapers. Its clean format together with more than 400 images also provides abundant in- formation that engages readers’ interest.
·Thirteen 3D artworks
·Structures around the globe
Seeking New York:The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture of Manhattan -One Building at a Time
Tom Miller
Paperback $22.5
This book allows readers to revisit Manhattan's splendid past through its incredible architec ture.Those who appreciate city planning,construction,or the Big Apple should never miss it.
Lots of specific information
Showing destroyed structures
The Story of Buildings :From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond Patrick Dillon
Hardcover $19.99
This one can be used as a wonderful way to introduce architecture to children. The book has a unique format,with detailed drawings that take readers inside well-known buildings. At the beginning of each chapter, there's an overview of a certain historical stage.
·Featuring 16 famous buildings
·Plenty of double-page images
1. What do we know about World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History?| A．It has a low price. |
| B．It includes numerous color photos. |
| C．It offers online access to presentations. |
| D．It presents an analysis of political issues. |
| A．Richard Ingersoll. | B．Jonathan Glancey. |
| C．Tom Miller | D．Patrick Dillon |
| A．It's a hardcover. |
| B．It features 3D artworks. |
| C．It begins with a general introduction to history. |
| D．Its drawings show inner structures of famous buildings. |
