1 . Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, with its delicious food and big luxury (奢侈的) shopping malls. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the city without stretching your wallet. With good planning, you can enjoy many things in Hong Kong for free.
1. Go gallery hopping and marvel at beautiful artworks.Hong Kong is home to plenty of independent art galleries that exhibit works from various artists around the world. While galleries are spread across the city, we argue that the best place to go gallery hopping is around Central and Sheung Wan.
2. Get up-close with nature at one of the scenic hiking routes.Hong Kong is filled with thick greenery, mountains, and amazing natural landscapes. So, go hiking at any of the scenic routes the city has. For hiking beginners, the Peak trail is among the easiest and in the end, you’ll be treated to epic views of Victoria Harbour.
3. Step back in time at the traditional villagesHong Kong’s traditional villages have been serving as a time machine to showcase Hong Kong’s past. Among the best-reserved villages is Tsang Tai Uk. The original brick, timber, and granite materials are still well-maintained within the walls.
1. Who may find the Peak trail most appealing?| A．Science fans. | B．Outdoor lovers. |
| C．Water sports followers. | D．Gallery goers. |
| A．Central and Sheung Wan | B．The Peak trail |
| C．Tsang Tai UK | D．Dragon’s Back |
| A．Travelers lacking experience. |
| B．Travelers on a tight budget. |
| C．Travelers into remote areas. |
| D．Travelers seeking local cuisine. |
1. What does the man say about foxes?
| A．They are dangerous. | B．They also eat plants. | C．They look pretty and small. |
| A．8 hours. | B．4-5hours. | C．48 minutes. |
3 . Four Popular Online Classes
New Masters Academy
New Masters Academy offers drawing and painting classes that cover various topics. Classes are tailored to artists of every skill level.
The Library Plan costs about $49 for a month-to-month membership card ($36 per month when billed yearly). Alternatively ambitious artists can join the Library+ Plan for about $79 for a month-to-month membership card ($59 per month when billed yearly).
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning platform that features courses on everything from web development to painting. The site really stands out for painting classes; students can explore different mediums.
Premium membership (高级会员) costs $13.75 per month ($165 when billed yearly). Premium members can download classes to their devices for viewing anytime.
The Ceramic (陶瓷) School
The Ceramic School is centered around ceramics. Individual courses and workshops are about $39 each. They cover introductory topics for beginners and also have advanced lessons.
Membership is also available for $29 per month or $290 for an annual membership card. The membership option includes access to two live workshops each month. The Ceramic School’s blog covers more business-related topics. You can also sign up for The Ceramics MBA to sell your ceramics or purchase some online.
International Center of Photography
The International Center of Photography (ICP)aims to promote photography.
Online students can choose courses ranging from photography fundamentals to street photography and portraiture (肖像画技法). The cost of online courses varies according to the topic and skill level but generally ranges from $35, up to about $1,000. Beyond ICP’s courses, students can join the center’s full-time certificate programs.
1. How much should an artist pay for the Library+ Plan membership if billed annually?| A．$432. | B．$588. | C．$708. | D．$948. |
| A．Skillshare. | B．The Ceramic School. |
| C．New Masters Academy. | D．International Center of Photography. |
| A．They are all related to art. |
| B．They all feature painting classes. |
| C．They have the same length of class time. |
| D．They all provide month-to-month and annual membership. |
4 . Student newspapers across the US are facing a dark reality. As they are free to read, they are making less money than ever, meaning that such newspapers are finding it hard to survive.
Most college papers have reduced their print editions (版本). Last year, the Daily Tar Heel printed a paper four days a week. This year, it prints a paper every three days. And while it used to produce around 22,000 newspapers each time, it only makes around: 10,000 now, said Erica Perel, general manager.
Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to digital versions of their newspapers, and the new ways that social media allows them to tell stories. They’ve adapted their skills to mirror what’s going on in the professional journalism world.
“I think we’re adapting very well…in moving away from that print edition. But it’s challenging.” said Jonathan Carter, a student at North Carolina State University. So what should student newspapers do? LoMonte said the best solution would be for universities to financially (财经的) support student journalism. University leaders like to talk about producing responsible students, he said, and journalism is a part of that.
In the meantime, campus newspapers are figuring out their financial models as they go along. Bruce dePyssler, adviser to North Carolina Central University’s Campus Echo Newspaper, said his students post one story a day online. The best stories are put together for a once-a-semester print edition.
And even if student journalists don’t go into media jobs, Perel said, “They’ve still had a great education.” “The number one thing that we teach is critical thinking (批判思考) and how to be a lifelong learner, ” she said, “The ones who are living through this transition (过渡) are the ones that are going to be a lot stronger for it in the end.”
1. What do most college newspapers do to face the dark reality?| A．Improve printing quality. | B．Reduce print editions. |
| C．Lower advertising fees. | D．Increase paper price. |
| A．Ask colleges for money. | B．Continue with paper versions. |
| C．Publish more digital editions. | D．Create their own financial models. |
| A．Jonathan Carter. | B．LoMonte. |
| C．Bruce dePyssler. | D．Perel. |
| A．The proud history of the Daily Tar Heel. | B．Student newspapers are adapting well. |
| C．School newspapers are under pressure. | D．How to refresh traditional newspapers. |
5 . NSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2023.
Courses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and Society
Dates: Session 1:7 July~25 July Session 2: 28 July-15 August
Rate: Standard Rate: One session: $1,400; Both sessions: $2,400
Reduced Student Rate: One session: $1,100; Both sessions: $1,875
The reduced student rate applies to full-time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world.
Applicant requirements:
If you have studied in the USA, then you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at the Summer School; however, you will enter the USA as a “Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program and within the first three days of the session.
Contact hours and teaching methods:
Summer School courses are full-time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented (补充) by small one-hour classes, of about 15 students.
Assessment and examinations:
Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason.
Summer School lecture series:
Famous economists—Tony Giddens and David Held—have agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in July in 2023.
If any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/Contact Us Page.
1. What can we learn about the requirements for the students.| A．Students must take part in the exams unless there is a reason. |
| B．Students from abroad can enter the USA even without a visa. |
| C．None of the students are required of English qualifications. |
| D．Students can not change courses once the programme starts. |
| A．$ 2,400 | B．$ 1,400 | C．$ 1,100 | D．$ 1,875 |
| A．An educational journal. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A school website. | D．A news section. |
6 . The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) in Old Sacramento totals 100,000 square feet. Completed at a cost of $ 16. 1 million, the museum opened in May 1981. It houses 21 old locomotives (火车头) and cars, some dating back to 1862. Here visitors can learn a lot about railroad history in California and the west in America.
Hours & Tickets
The museum is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tickets are sold until 4:30 p. m. $12 adults; $6 students; children aged 5 and under are free.
Parking
A small number of metered parking spaces are available on the streets of Old Sacramento. However, these spaces are not for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes. All-day parking is available in large public garages at both ends of Old Sacramento.
Food Service
The Silver Palace Restaurant in the Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station serves good food at the right prices. It is just one block southwest of the main entrance to the museum. There are many other restaurants throughout Old Sacramento.
Other Offerings
Guided tours and films about the museum are offered daily. There are many other chances at the museum, too, including some historical attractions (景点) within Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
1. What can we learn about CSRM?| A．It has a history of 154 years. | B．It has some old locomotives. |
| C．It is open for 8 hours every day. | D．It costs up to $ 15 million to build it. |
| A．$12 | B．$24 | C．$30 | D．$36 |
| A．is worth visiting | B．is far from the museum |
| C．is famous for its expensive food | D．is the best one in Old Sacramento |
7 . The New Nordic Diet (NND) is a new food project with key focus on gastronomy (烹饪法)，health, and environment, which will give you a direction for a healthier lifestyle.
Developing a New Meal System
In this first module (模块), you will be introduced to the NND project. You will hear about the background for the project, and the rules behind which are considered to be important to this new meal system.
The OPUS School Meal Study
In the second module, we will study how the OPUS School Meal Study was designed and how the researchers examined the effect of the NND school meals on health, as well as their risk factors for developing lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study compared the NND with the present situation in schools.
The OPUS Supermarket Intervention
In the third module, we will be looking at the effect of the NND on adults. We will study the effect of eating the NND and the Avenge Danish Diet (ADD), respectively, in terms of body weight, body fat and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. You will learn about problems and advantages associated with (与……有关) two types of diet, focusing in particular on shopping, cooking and meal structure.
Study the NND - From Food to Health
In the last module we will focus on the health of the NND, the effects published so far from different studies and on the possible factors and foods affecting the results.
1. What do modules 2&3 have in common?| A．They try to find out the NND’ s designers. |
| B．They focus on foods affecting the students. |
| C．They study factors for developing diseases. |
| D．They introduce the background of the project. |
| A．Module 1. | B．Module 2. | C．Module 3. | D．Module 4. |
| A．A course plan. | B．A news report. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A short story. |
8 . 4 Days Beijing Fascinating Family Tour
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing: Pick-up & Check-in
Today’s Activities: Arrive in Beijing and a local guide will lead you to the hotel for checking in. Today you can hang around Wangfujing shopping area to taste all kinds of local snacks!
Day 2 Beijing: Forbidden City—Tian’anmen Square—Hutongs (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today’s Activities: Let’s explore numerous historical treasures in the Forbidden City! Also take a tour to Tian’anmen Square, the largest city square in the world. Then let’s walk into the narrow alleyways where the old Beijing is kept best-the Hutongs. Here you can learn Beijing Opera facial painting under the instruction of a professional teacher.
Day 3 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall—Temple of Heaven—Kung Fu Show (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today’s Activities: Mutianyu Great Wall embraces an excellent natural landscape which will catch your eyes and cameras! Cable cars (缆车) are provided for your convenience. But you have to line up for tickets yourselves. Then move to Temple of Heaven. The evening activity is also wonderful-Chinese Kung Fu Show! A closer look at this wonderful Chinese martial arts rather than see it on TV will surely win your “bravo”!
Day 4 Beijing: Beijing Zoo (Pandas)—Departure (Breakfast)
Today’s Activities: Have fun with the lovely pandas at the Beijing Zoo, the oldest zoo in Asia Pacific today! Later our guide will escort you to airport/ train station for your departure.
Tour Package Includes:
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner;
Accommodation: 3-5 star hotel accommodation;
Admissions: Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in itinerary.
Tour Package Excludes:
Other optional tours/meals /flights not mentioned in itinerary.
Tips for tour guides and drivers.
Tour Price:
$ 700 per adult; S 300 per child;
Children aged 10 and under are free;
Save 20% per family when you log into the China Tour Guide to purchase.
1. What can visitors do during this Family Tour?
| A．Visit the oldest zoo. | B．Taste all the local snacks for free. |
| C．Admire Chinese martial arts live show. | D．Perform Beijing Opera with a professional. |
| A．Cable car tickets. | B．Tips for your tour guides. |
| C．Dinner on the second day. | D．Entrance fees to Temple of Heaven. |
| A．$1700. | B．$1360. | C．$1120. | D．$800. |
| A．Boring. | B．Interesting. | C．Educational. |
10 . If you are short of time or want to support picky eaters, I consider a meal delivery service which ships fresh and healthy food to your door. Here, we list some of the best ones in the US.
Nurture Life
Nurture Life has many meal options for children and adults, making it easy to prepare meals for everyone in your household. Meals are prepared and shipped fresh to any place in the country. You need to order dishes of more than ＄59 to qualify (有权) for free shipping, or it charges approximately $ 8 for delivery.
Dinnerly
Dinnerly makes healthy homemade meals simple while the meals are affordable for most people. Every serving costs about $4 with about a $9 shipping fee. And delivery days and times are dependent on where you live.
Yumi
Yumi is a baby meal service that offers healthy food choices. Meal plans are made for children aged 4 months to over 2 years old. It charges about $4 per meal, which includes free shipping. Meals are delivered by 9 pm on Wednesdays, and it ships meals everywhere but Hawaii and Alaska.
The Good Kitchen
The Good Kitchen is a great option for people with allergies (过敏反应). All meals from The Good Kitchen are shipped with a full list of ingredients (烹饪原料), so people know exactly what they are eating. Prices for individual serving sizes range from about $11 to $14 per meal. And it offers free delivery.
1. How much should you spend if you want to get free delivery from Nurture Life?| A．About $8. | B．About $13. | C．From about $4 to $9. | D．More than $59. |
| A．Its meal plans are only made for children. |
| B．It offers free shipping. |
| C．Its meals can be delivered everyday. |
| D．Its meals are cheap enough for most people to buy. |
| A．They are both baby meal services. |
| B．They both ship meals free. |
| C．They both deliver meals everywhere in the US. |
| D．They are both suitable for people with allergies. |
