1 . Lonely Planet collected a list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020, taking you from blue Caribbean waters to thick European forests and beyond. Here are the destinations(目的地) not to miss.
1. Sri Lanka
Known for its timeless ruins and culture, attractive beaches and welcoming people, Sri Lanka is a key destination for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation full of beach lounging(懒散地躺着), wellness retreats（疗养院）and flavorful food to explorers in search of the next greatest sight.
When to visit: Sri Lanka is busiest December through March. However, the best weather can usually be found in April and September.
2. Germany
From cities filled with museums and nightlife to beautiful wildlife, Germany has something for everyone. Some tourist favorites include Berlin’s Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, and the Black Forest.
When to visit: Germany is most popular among tourists in July and August. Lonely Planet recommends heading over in the fall and spring.
3. Zimbabwe
The attraction of Zimbabwe is all about its gorgeous landscapes and extensive wildlife. Victoria Falls National Park is among the best spectacles to see in this southern African country. Take view of the rushing, mile-long waterfall from Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool next to the fall, and peer at its 328 feet drop.
When to visit: April and October bring sunny days and clear, cold nights, while July through September is the best time for wildlife viewing and white-water activities.
4. Panama
The country may be small, but there is a lot to do and see in Panama. Panama City is a diverse and busy city, and it is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2020 by throwing a huge celebration.
When to visit: High season in Panama is during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The best prices seen are usually between mid-April and early December.
1. Which country will you choose if you want to admire beaches?| A．Germany. | B．Sri Lanka. | C．Zimbabwe. | D．Panama. |
| A．April. | B．October. | C．August. | D．December. |
| A．Buy with least money. | B．Spend public holidays. |
| C．Join in a huge celebration. | D．Meet high season. |
2 . Four apps to keep your life on track
From simple task scheduling to detailed task management, all these apps offer everything you need for efficient task recording.
Focuster
With Focuster, you just need to add all your tasks and the tool will arrange them immediately in order of importance. After adding all the tasks, just press the Now button and the tool will show the tasks you should be focusing on for the day.
TeuxDeux
This useful app lets you schedule and organize all your tasks for the whole week. Just add the tasks below the day column and you’re done. Want to move a task from one column to another? No worries. Its drag - and - drop interface (界面) lets you rearrange the task and add it to a different day ’ s column. Additionally, TeuxDeux lets you add repeating tasks for a day.
TickTick
TickTick allows you to add tasks, subtasks, custom reminders as well as deadlines for a day, a week, or a month. In order to provide you with more ease in task scheduling, TickTick offers a nice calendar view, where you can add or edit tasks on a weekly or daily basis. It also has experimental features, which you can turn on if you want to try out beta capabilities (测试功能).
Wunderlist
The app lets you create tasks, subtasks and allows you to share with your family, friends and colleagues. The whole app is designed in the most user — friendly way and offers you the ability to add deadlines, additional information and reminders.
1. To share your tasks with others，you’d prefer to choose ________.| A．Focuster. | B．TeuxDeux |
| C．TickTick. | D．Wunderlist. |
| A．They offer a beautiful calendar view. |
| B．They have great experimental features. |
| C．They can help organize tasks for a week. |
| D．They have a very user — friendly interface. |
| A．Completing your work more easily. |
| B．Obtaining everything you need faster. |
| C．Getting access to the Internet more quickly. |
| D．Organizing your activities more effectively. |
3 . Do you want to go out to eat with your kids？Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand Café
Tel: (213)356-4155
Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up？Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety,buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.
Nickel Diner
Tel: (213)623-8301
Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of “LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small,but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed,which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.
Lucky Strike Bowl
Tel: (213)542-4880
There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.
Kula
Tel: (213)290-9631
Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.
1. Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?| A．People who love organic foods. |
| B．People who want to play while eating. |
| C．People who love a quiet eating environment. |
| D．People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant. |
| A．(213)356-4155 | B．(213)290-9631 |
| C．(213)542-4880 | D．(213)623-8301 |
| A．To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants. | B．To recommend some nice foods in the city. |
| C．To encourage people to go to Los Angeles. | D．To encourage people to go out to eat. |
4 . Best Smartphone Games to Put Your Brain to Test
I am a fan of NMORPGs. But sometimes I play brain games. Here are four games for you that will surely put your brain to test.
Real Chess
Chess has been bursting brains for many centuries, and this virtual(虚拟的) change of chess really brings a new taste. It’s not an ordinary game, for it’s a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world.
You can chat with opponents, play with AI, get newbie(新手) tips and much more. The animations and 3D structures are really cool as well.
Juice Cubes
Juice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levels. There are multiple types of challenges, power-ups, and more than 550 levels to keep you addicted.
It might seem easy at the start, but it will burst your brain when you reach higher levels.
WorldBrain2
WorldBrain 2 is really a fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided. Each word puzzle has a theme category, such as food, human body, color or even space.
And you can also use hints (暗示) to solve the level when you get stuck. Your vocabulary is sure to be challenged in it.
Puzzlerama
Puzzlerama basically joins some of the top puzzles in one single app, making it a perfect app for puzzle lovers. It lets you play popular puzzle games such as flow, jigsaw, unblock, pipes,tangram and more. There are hundreds of levels available for each puzzle type and things get really tough as you advance.
The game interface(界面) is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play.
1. What is special about Real Chess?| A．It is a light and colorful game. | B．It is a funny word game. |
| C．It is a 3D virtual chess game. | D．It has hundreds of levels. |
| A．Real Chess. | B．Juice Cubes. |
| C．WordBrain 2. | D．Puzzlerama. |
| A．Real Chess & WordBrain 2. | B．Juice Cubes & WordBrain 2. |
| C．WordBrain 2 & Puzzlerama. | D．Puzzlerama & Juice Cubes. |
5 . Because of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following websites might give you a clue.
Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.
Mr. Bob
Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.
Oxford Owl for School
Oxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, you’ll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.
The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.
1. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?| A．Scratch. | B．Mr. Bob. |
| C．Oxford Owl for School. | D．The National Geographic Society. |
| A．It owns a library in America. | B．It offers materials for students only. |
| C．It provides online books for free. | D．It is suitable for students of all ages. |
| A．They have users worldwide. | B．They choose books for kids to read. |
| C．They are designed especially for kids. | D．They are both nonprofit organizations. |
Airline  Route Chiang Mai—Luang PrabangDay 2,3,5,7 Flight QV 645 Dep. 15: 05 Arr. 16: 05 Airfare (机票费用)5,090THB | Airline  Route Chiang Mai—PhuketDay 2,3,5,7 Flight TC 129 Dep. 12:35 Arr. 14: 30 Airfare 3,590 THB |
Airline  Route Chiang Mai—Koh SamuiDay Daily Flight PG 242 Dep. 9:55 Arr. 11:40 Airfare 5,090 THB | Airline  Route Phuket—BaliDay Daily Flight FD 3942 Dep. 6:30 Arr. 11:10 Airfare 11,391 THB |
Note: The days of the week are:
1. Monday 2. Tuesday 3. Wednesday 4. Thursday
5. Friday 6. Saturday 7. Sunday
（Dep.= departure 出发 Arr.=arrival 到达）
1. How long does it take to fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?| A．less than 1 hour. | B．About 1 hour. |
| C．One and a half hours. | D．About 2 hours. |
| A．Monday | B．Thursday | C．Friday | D．Saturday |
| A．QV 645. | B．TG 129. | C．PG 242. | D．FD 3942. |
| A．3, 590 THB. | B．5, 090 THB. | C．9,050THB. | D．11, 391 THB. |
7 . I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel – Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem – Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English: busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．Sell apps to language learners. | B．Introduce language learning apps. |
| C．Teach language learners to use apps. | D．Teach languages through apps. |
| A．Babbel – Learn Languages | B．Tandem: Language Exchange |
| C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free | D．Learn English – busuu |
| A．It is completely free to use. | B．It is specially for English learning. |
| C．It is unsuitable for beginners. | D．It is the most effective app. |
8 . If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives—the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic (基因的) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media. They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
1. In the writer’s opinion, in the future, ___________.| A．more and more people will watch TV |
| B．newspapers will cover more scientific research |
| C．more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news |
| D．newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer |
| A．the writer believes some media will die out |
| B．television will take the place of the newspaper |
| C．newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
| D．newspapers will win the competition among the different media |
| A．depend on | B．compete with |
| C．fight with | D．kill off |
| A．The Best Way to Get News | B．Make Your Own Newspaper |
| C．The Changes of Media | D．The Future of Newspaper |
9 . The Lake District Attractions Guide
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.
Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10:30-17:00(16:00 in Oct).
House:11:15-16:00(15:00 in Oct)
Town: Pooley Bridge & PenrithAbbot Hall art Gallery & Museum
Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.
Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Summer.10:30 -16:00 Winter.Town: Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!
Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00.Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 16:30, Sun 12:00 – 16:30.
Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum
Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.
Open: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission 17:00).
Town: Grasmere
1. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?| A．09:30-17:30. | B．10:30-16:00. | C．11:15-16:00. | D．12:00-16:30 |
| A．Enjoy Romney’s works. |
| B．Have some interactive fun. |
| C．Attend a famous festival. |
| D．Learn the history of a family |
| A．Penrith. | B．Kendal. | C．Carlisle. | D．Grasmere. |
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| A．Text book. | B．Newspaper. |
| C．Novel. | D．Travel magazine. |
