1 . At some point, you’ve likely encountered a long, flat time when your reserve of recommended books ran dry. Thankfully, there are personalized book recommendation websites across the Internet to save us.
WHICHBOOK
On Whichbook, book recommendations are calculated by one out of two categories: 1. Mood, or 2. Character, setting, and plot. The reader has the choice to use slides on the “Mood” section to rate what they’re looking for in a book. Do you want a book that is completely happy? Or on the border between safe and disturbing? There is also the option to select your desired character traits, the story setting, or plot points that you’d like included in the recommendation.
READGEEK
In order to get a hold of book suggestions, simply rate a few books that you’ve read on a 1—10 scale. After you finish rating as many as you’d like, Readgeek calculates which books you’d most likely enjoy based on your previous ratings.
LITERATURE MAP
At Literature Map, you can type in an author’s name and then view similar authors that other readers are enjoying. The site generates a map that displays author names in relative states of closeness. The closer the authors, the more likely other readers enjoyed both.
GOODREADS
Goodreads provides a space for people to track their reading, write reviews, and view books, lists, and authors that match their interests. When creating an account on Goodreads, the reader has the opportunity to create original book lists. Every time you view a book description that sounds interesting, you can save the book to a list of books you plan to read later.
1. WHICHBOOK is fit for readers who ________.| A．lack reading interest | B．are interested in stories |
| C．think books disturbing | D．are good at writing |
| A．Interacting with authors. | B．Reading good books. |
| C．Producing a book list. | D．Starting a reading club. |
| A．search for books on the Internet | B．get a personalized book recommendation |
| C．recommend good book websites | D．recognize your reading taste |
2 . Museums aren't just for art or historical facts. All around the world, there are museums devoted to the art of cinema. Here are some movie museums you can visit.
RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM
Former Wall Street Journal reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan in 1998. I's a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world's largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品). The museum offers regular activities for Star Wars fans of all ages, plus free educational tours for nearby elementary schools. Currently, Rancho Obi-Wan contains more than 300 ,000 unique pieces of Star Wars memorabilia from 1977's A New Hope to 2015's The Force Awakens, making it the Guinness World Record holder for "Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia."
LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANCAISE
Paris' La Cinémathèque Francaise features one of the world's largest film collections. Established in 1936, co-founders Henri Langlois and Georges Franju acquired a large collection of films and documents, but had to smuggle (走私) a majority of them out of German-occupied France during World War II.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE MUSEUM
The It's a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection, such as call sheets from production and the Academy Awards program.
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image opened in 2002, when it grew from a local collection of Australian movie memorabilia and history to an international exhibition of film, television, and digital culture. Over the years, the ACMI has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.
1. What is special about RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM?| A．It is a Guinness World Record holder. |
| B．It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits. |
| C．Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders. |
| D．Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it. |
| A．LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE. |
| B．ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE MUSEUM. |
| C．RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM. |
| D．AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE. |
| A．Steve Sansweet. | B．Henri Langlois. | C．Karolyn Grimes. | D．Georges Franju. |
3 . 
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Here are a few things you should know before you take off on your next trip.
Frontier Airlines Face Covering Requirement
As required by federal law, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Order and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive, all passengers and employees must wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights. Face coverings are not required for children under the age of 2. Face coverings must fit snugly(紧密地) over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin. Not wearing an approved face covering is a violation of federal law and you may lose future travel privileges on Frontier.
* Persons with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of that disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act can apply for a face mask exemption(豁免). To learn about pre-travel exemption requirements, click here.
Temperature Screening Requirement
Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be able to board the plane. If time allows, we will give customers the opportunity to rest before receiving a second check. If the second temperature screening is 100.4 degrees or higher, our team will help the customer to rebook travel on a later date when they are feeling better.
Know Your Travel Policy
CDC issued an Order on January 12, 2021(effective since January, 26, 2021) requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.
1. Who can legally board a Frontier Airlines flight without wearing a face covering?| A．A senior manager of Frontier Airlines. | B．A blind man in a wheelchair. |
| C．A one-year-old baby. | D．A high school student. |
| A．Passengers without proper face coverings may be banned from flying with Frontier Airlines in the future. |
| B．Passengers can take off their face coverings when they pick up their checked baggage. |
| C．Passengers with a high fever will have their flights rescheduled. |
| D．Passengers without proof of a negative COVID-19 test can’t enter the US on January 20, 2021. |
| A．A website. | B．A brochure. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A newspaper. |
4 . Crackle is a website that lets you stream free movies and watch free TV shows on your computer, phone, and tablet. Although you'll need to sit through a few commercial breaks during the movies and shows, an awesome selection of programming, as well as a decent video quality, will have you coming back again and again.
View Crackle's Free Movies
Movies at Crackle are organized into types to help you find thrillers, comedies, action movies, Crackle original movies, dramas, crime movies, horror films, and more. You can sort the free movies alphabetically or by recently added so you can check back as often as you want to see what they've been including in their free selection.
Crackle regularly has around 100 free, full-length movies that you watch any time you want. New movies are constantly being added and retired from Crackle, so you'll always find something new to watch.
View Crackle's Free TV Shows
Like the movies section, the TV shows you can find here include many types of programs and original Crackle series that you can't find anywhere else. Crackle keeps videos during a particular time and then removes them. This means if you watch part of a movie one day, it's quite possible that it could be gone the next before you can finish it.
How to Stream Crackle Movies & TV Shows
Crackle works on lots of devices. You can follow the links above to see the movies and TV shows on your computer, but there's also a Crackle movie app so that you can stream the videos on your phone or tablet. You can download the Crackle mobile app on iOS devices, Android phones and tablets, and other devices.
1. What can be learned about Crackle from the first paragraph?| A．It inserts several advertisements during films. |
| B．It attracts more viewers due to its web design. |
| C．It charges viewers fees to enjoy all its programs. |
| D．It requires viewers to download programs to watch. |
| A．They are all produced by Crackle. | B．They are classified by time. |
| C．They are easy to find and appreciate. | D．They are kept on Crackle all the time. |
| A．An announcement. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．An art works review. | D．An official report. |
5 . Welcome here! The Southern Spring Home&Garden Show will be held at the conference center of The Park Expo. This show will last from Wednesday (March 2) to Sunday (March 6, 2022).
Admission: Adults $10.00. Teenagers under 15 free with a paying adult.
Join Lincolnton’s own Tammie Davis as she performs her original country songs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th.
Special Days: The Spring for Kids First Night Gala benefiting the Council for Children’s Rights will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p. m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Tickets are $50 and include an access to Freedom Hall, where you can enjoy delicious food, beverage (饮料) and entertainment free of charge.
Seniors Day (55+): Wednesday is for them. Cost is $ 7.00 but without coupons (优惠券)．
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday&Sunday:10 a.m.—5 p.m.; Friday & Saturday:10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Wheelchairs are available on a first-come-first-served basis for you. The cost is $1.00 and you are required to leave a valid driver’s license or ID.
Parking: All Day Parking $ 6.00; Half Day Parking $ 3.00; Every Hour Parking $ 1.00 For More Information: Come to visit Mardee Woodward in person.
E-mail:mwoodward@southernshows.com Telephone: 704-376-4085
1. We can learn from the text that the show will .| A．take place in a private house | B．offer free parking |
| C．have the only one singer | D．last only five days |
| A．$30. | B．$10. | C．$20. | D．$40. |
| A．old people can visit the show only on Wednesday |
| B．there are not enough wheelchairs for the disabled |
| C．the disabled can use the wheelchairs free of charge |
| D．kids’ tickets on Wednesday don’t include beverage |
6 . For those who want to make their schedule available for a visit, Fashion United has selected various fashion exhibitions.
Zandra Rhodes: Fifty Years of Fabulous
The exhibition of fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in London is worth your time. In total, there are 100 styles and 50 fabric(布料)samples to admire. The exhibition can be visited until April 16, 2021, in the Fashion and Textile Museum in London.
Pricing: $10
Marche et Demarche: A History of the Chanssure
The Musee des Arts Decoratifs has been focused on shoes since this fall. The exhibition centers on different kinds of shoes, from the Middle Ages to the present day and from the West to non-European cultures. More than five hundred objects are on display. The exhibition can be visited until April 23, 2021, at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.
Pricing: $25
Thierry Mugler: Couturissime
Thierry Mugler is a successful fashion designer from France. The exhibition "Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” is now visiting Europe for the first time with the opening in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. The multimedia approach of the exhibition deserves a special mention. The exhibition can be visited until May 8,2021, in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam.
Pricing: Free
Bags: Imide Oat
The new exhibition of the Victoria & Albeit Museum looks at the function, status and skills behind a bag. More than 300 objects are used to illustrate the theme. Bags from the royal family, celebrities and well-known fashion houses are given a place in the show. The exhibition can be visited until May 25.2021, at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Pricing: $30
1. On which day can visitors go to the exhibition of fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in 2021?| A．April 12. | B．April 23. | C．May 8. | D．May 25. |
| A．Enjoy Zandra Rhodes, designs. |
| B．View shoes in different periods. |
| C．Watch videos about Thierry Mugler. |
| D．Enjoy a variety of bags from different people. |
| A．The Fashion and Textile Museum. | B．The Musee des Arts Decoratifs. |
| C．The Kunsthal in Rotterdam. | D．The Victoria & Albert Museum. |
7 . Do you love outdoor challenges? And there are a bunch of really awesome hiking challenges out there now that will not only inspire you to get outside more and push yourself physically- but also provide you access to an awesome community of hikers and often-times hiking groups focusing on the same challenges.
1. THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE
The goal of the 52 Hike Challenge is to get you outside moving every week for an entire year. The difficulty and length is entirely up to you. but the point is to get out and to get moving! Register online now and the resources on their website allow you to track your journey as you complete each weekly hike and earn completion badges as you go.
2. WE HIKE TO HEAL
We Hike to Heal is a month-long women's empowerment and wellness campaign that organizes group hikes all over the world on the last Saturday of March. The organization's mission is to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within themselves and the Great Outdoors. You can join the movement for free in the link above and find free group hikes that will be happening all over the world.
3. CURE-SEARCH ULTIMATE HIKE
This event is put on by CureSearch on February 4th every year, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure and a way to raise money for children s cancer. To join this event that supports an incredible cause, you attend an informational session, register and get your own online fund-raising page and raise money to support your trek for children's cancer research.
4. THE 365 MILE CHALLENGE
This challenge is great because it is so simple. The goal is to get outside every day and walk a mile. This challenge focuses on small efforts that, over time, have big results and focuses on, creating healthy habits to benefit your mind, body, and soul. To join all you have to do is register , join the Face book group, and start moving.
1. Which of the hiking challenges is specially intended for women?| A．We Hike to Heal | B．The 52 Hike Challenge. |
| C．Cure-search Ultimate Hike. | D．The 365 Mile Challenge. |
| A．Money-raising. | B．Badge-earning. |
| C．Internet-related. | D．Gender-based. |
| A．Only one. | B．Four. |
| C．Three. | D．Two. |
8 . Hundreds of years ago，news was carried from place to place by people on foot or by horse. It took days，weeks and sometimes months for people to receive news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in seconds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and all over the world every day，either by watching TV or reading newspapers.
Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life since the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different newspapers. How do newspaper editors decide which news stories to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?
Firstly，it is important to report news stories.TV stations can report news much faster than newspapers. Yet，newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at the story in another way，or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.
Secondly，a news story has to be interesting and unusual. People don’t want to read stories about everyday life. As a result， many stories are about some kind of danger and seem to be “bad” news. For example，newspapers never print stories about planes landing safely；instead they print stories about plane accidents.
Another factor is also very important in many news stories. Many people are interested in news in foreign countries， but more prefer to read stories about people，places and events in their own country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British，French and American newspapers.
1. The difference between newspaper stories and TV news reports it that________.| A．people can learn more about the same news story from a newspaper |
| B．people can read the news story more quickly in a newspaper |
| C．people can read news stories in other countries |
| D．people can read news stories about their own country |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．You often play football with your friends after school. |
| B．Your teacher has got a cold. |
| C．A tiger in the city zoo has run out and hasn’t been caught. |
| D．The bike in front of your house is lost. |
| A．News stories on the front page of every country are always the same. |
| B．People like to read interesting and unusual news. |
| C．Not only TV but also newspapers can help people to learn what is happening around the world. |
| D．Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life for more than three hundred years. |
9 . The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie
By Chavonne D. Stewart, Jasmine Mills, published in 2014
Enter for a chance to win a copy of the book.It is the first book in a surprising series of children’s books. That’s fun and exciting and teaches kids valuable lessons.
Chester and Gus
By Cammie McGoven, published in 2017
Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems that dream might never come true－until a family adopts him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus. But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus, but he’s determined to figure it out and show he’s the right dog for the job.
Invisible Emmie
By Terri Libenson, published in 2017
The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls in a class — quiet, shy and artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie — and how their lives unexpectedly connected one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that being social isn’t as impossible as she thought.
Ocean Meets Sky
By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, published in 2018
“Young readers will be attracted.”— The Washington Post.
Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out of his window, it’s a constant reminder of the stories that his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Finn’s grandfather has gone but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.
1. What can we know about The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie?| A．It’s the first children’s book in 2015. |
| B．It’s only for children’s fun. |
| C．It may be gained for free. |
| D．It’s mainly about teachers’ lessons. |
| A．The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie | B．Ocean Meets Sky |
| C．Invisible Emmie | D．Chester and Gus |
| A．Chavonne D. Stewart and Jasmine Mills | B．Cammie McGovern |
| C．Terry Fan and Eric Fan | D．Terri Libenon |
10 . Tourist Guide to the National Gallery
Opening hours: Daily 10: 00 am- -6: 00 pm; Friday 10: 00 am- 9: 00 pm
Closed: 2426 December
Reasons to visit:
With over 2, 300 paintings in the collection, there are hundreds of reasons to visit the Gallery. Here are some to get you started...
Get into great art. From Leonardo da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh: See priceless works of art for free.
Get creative. Brush up your skills, and create your own great works of art...
Learn about art. Discover more about paintings...
Regulations:
Talk in a low voice when you use your cellphone in the gallery
Please do not touch the paintings or other exhibits. Do not take pets in or cross the barriers.
Consume food and drink in designated areas only i.e. not in rooms that contain paintings.
Follow our no smoking policy in any part of the building.
Follow our no photograph policy in exhibitions where a sign is displayed.
Access:
The National Gallery aims to make access to the paintings enjoyable and welcoming to the widest possible public. There are a range of facilities to help you see the collection, visit exhibitions and come to events.
The Gallery offers British Sign Language-interpreted talks on paintings for visitors who are deaf, and special art sessions(展期) for visitors who can't see.
Address: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
Click here to find more information.
1. What are visitors allowed to do in the National Gallery?| A．Make a phone call. | B．Take a dog in. |
| C．Smoke a cigarette. | D．Take photos. |
| A．Young visitors. | B．Deaf visitors. |
| C．Blind visitors. | D．Old visitors. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．On a poster. |
| C．In a magazine. | D．On the Internet. |
