1 . Most gardeners spend the winter eagerly waiting for the return of warm weather when they can get back outside, digging in the dirt and growing things. Brighten the holidays for the gardeners in your life (yourself included!) by giving them the perfect garden gift.
● Best Gardening Gift for Houseplants: Brass Watering Can ($42)
Make watering houseplants easier with this watering can that looks like an antique(古董) from grandma’s house. It holds a liter of water and is small enough to reach beneath the leaves and put water directly on the soil, avoiding waste of water.
● Best Outdoor Gardening Gift: Fiskars Pruning Shears ($13)
Pruners(修剪工具) are important garden tools. Just as cooks need a range of knives for cutting different foods, gardeners need various pruning shears for cutting different sizes of branches and stems. It’s perfect for harvesting tomatoes, cutting flowers, or deadheading faded blooms.
● Best Eco-Friendly Gardening Gift: Behrens Compost Can ($30)
When you have a compost(堆肥) pile outside, it’s super handy to have a convenient container to keep food wastes inside. This steel compost can provides a stylish place to temporarily store those potato peels and eggshells. Best of all, it comes with a special design that will trap bad smell.
● Best Organizing Gardening Gift: Canvas Garden Utility Bag ($30)
Give the gift of organization with this canvas bag that keeps a gardener’s hand tools in one convenient place. The bag has lots of pockets, so your gardener friend has room for all their garden tools. They can carry it out to the garden and have their tools close at hand.
1. Why is the Brass Watering Can a good gift for gardeners?| A．It looks very attractive. |
| B．It prevents leaves from dying. |
| C．It enables gardeners to use water efficiently. |
| D．It holds enough water for all garden plants. |
| A．To stress the importance of pruning shears. |
| B．To explain the use of pruners in helping cooks. |
| C．To show the advantages of pruning shears over knives. |
| D．To tell readers to choose pruning shears of the suitable size. |
| A．Brass Watering Can. | B．Fiskars Pruning Shears. |
| C．Behrens Compost Can. | D．Canvas Garden Utility Bag. |
2 . Shows for kids
Baby Shark Live
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time: from 6 pm to 8 pm
Place: Tilles Center
Cost: $39.50
Event: Baby Shark Live is based on (以……为基础) Pinkfong’s Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will be excited as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure (历险) into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic (经典的) songs.
Phone: 516-299-3100
Disney Junior Holiday Party
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Time: 12 noon and 4 pm
Place: Mayo Performing Arts Center
Cost: $59 (free for 1 year olds and under)
Event: Disney Junior Holiday Party is a musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals and many more.
Phone: 973-539-8008
Oceanophony
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time: 2 pm
Place: Alice Tully Hall
Cost: $30
Event: Music, poetry (诗歌), underwater photography, and amazing facts about the ocean and its creatures (生物): it is all part of Oceanophony. Musical Instrument Petting Zoo in the hall from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, free for ticket holders.
Phone: 212-875-5788
Tales from the Shed
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time: 1 pm and 3 pm
Place: Queens Theatre
Cost: $15
Event: Tales From the Shed is a show for young children and their families. With stories, songs, and dancing, you won’t be able to stop laughing. Tales from the Shed is a special chance for young children, ages 0-6, of all abilities to enjoy an interactive (交互式的) theatrical experience.
Phone: 718-760-0064
1. What is special about Disney Junior Holiday Party?| A．It will be on in the morning. | B．It is free for children under one. |
| C．There is a free activity before the show. | D．It allows kids to play Disney characters. |
| A．Oceanophony. | B．Baby Shark Live. |
| C．Tales from the Shed. | D．Disney Junior Holiday Party. |
| A．All of them are related to the ocean. | B．All of them will let people enjoy music. |
| C．All of them will be performed only once. | D．All of them will be put on at the weekend. |
3 . Some of the best museums across China are putting their exhibitions online in VR format for free. While stuck at home due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, why not take a detailed online tour at museums that you would not otherwise have time for?
The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is known as the Forbidden City. Visitors can browse all the buildings of the Palace Museums. More than 400,000 imperial artifacts have been digitized online, which can definitely help you gain knowledge and immerse yourself in a cultural atmosphere.
The websites: https://pano.dpm.org.cn/gugong_app_pc/index.html
https://www.dpm.org.cn/shuziduobaoge/html
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum is a large and famous museum, which collects over 120,000 precious artistic relics from more than 5,000 years ago to the Qing Dynasty. The marvelous bronze, ceramics, paintings and calligraphies offer a visual feast for the eyes, and also provide a good chance for people to learn the profound Chinese history and culture.
If you are into ancient Chinese arts and crafts, then the online Shanghai Museum is definitely worth your time.
The website: https://www.shanghaimuseum.net/treasure/show/show
Mogao Caves
The Mogao Caves, also known as Thousand Buddha Grottoes, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Dunhuang in northwest China's Gansu Province.
Now visitors can directly browse dozens of classic caves and appreciate the murals(壁画) by cave rooms through the “Digital Dunhuang”, the website of the Mogao Caves. The development of “Digital Dunhuang” not only shocks visitors in a visual sense but also “moves” the Mogan Grottoes outside.
The website: https://www.e-dunhuang.com/index.html
1. The people interested in ancient Chinese arts and crafts should visit ________.| A．https://www.e-dunhuang.com/index.html |
| B．https://www.dpm.org.cn/shuziduobaoge/html |
| C．https://pano.dpm.org.cn/gugong_app_pc/index.html |
| D．https://www.shanghaimuseum.net/treasure/show/show |
| A．Precious imperial artifacts. |
| B．Classic caves and the murals. |
| C．Ancient people living in the caves. |
| D．All the artistic relics of Dunhuang. |
| A．To guide what to do at weekends. |
| B．To recommend an online tour. |
| C．To support the sickness prevention. |
| D．To invite visitors to real scenic spots. |
4 . Prague is one of Europe's most magical cities with its postcard views. To experience the best of Prague, we've put together a walking guide to help you explore the city. Choosing this self-guided tour means that you can do it at your own pace.
Vrtba Garden
One of Prague's most beautiful and precious gardens. The garden dates back to 1720 with its old school Italian baroque style. This is one of Prague's lesser known attractions so you may not find many tourists around, but it's well worth the visit and a great way to start your walking tour of Prague.
Address: Kamelitsksá, 373/25, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia
Saint Nicholas Church
The most famous church in Prague is the Saint Nicholas Church. Three generations of great architects took around 100 years to build this magnificent church. The church remains active to this day, so why not go and have a close look at the church?
Address: Malostranské nám., 118 00 Praha I-Malá Strana, Czechia
Prague Castle
Situated on a hill on the left bank of river Vitava, the Prague Castle is roughly the size of seven football fields, which is the largest ancient castle in the world, so there's a lot to see. The Prague Castle has been rebuilt many times through the centuries, so it is an obvious mix of architectural styles.
Address: 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
Lennon Wall
The wall is not just a memorial for John Lennon and his ideas for peace. It speaks highly of freedom of speech and is a form of non-violent rebellion of Czech youth who fought against authorities during 1980.
Address: Velkopřevorské náměstí, 100 00 Praha 1, Czechia
1. What is the advantage of the self-guided tour?| A．It offers tourists a visit to Prague for free. |
| B．It provides a guide to help with the tour. |
| C．There is no need for tourists to rush. |
| D．There are many beautiful postcards on sale. |
| A．It is the oldest garden in Prague. |
| B．It has already attracted most tourists. |
| C．It is a good choice to begin your tour. |
| D．It is the only one in Italian baroque style. |
| A．You should allow more time to explore the site. |
| B．You should have a good time playing football. |
| C．You should research the history of the Castle. |
| D．You should be careful when crossing the river Vitava. |
5 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism.The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?| A．On the Road. | B．Life is Elsewhere. |
| C．The Stories of Sahara. | D．Lotus. |
| A．Jack Kerouac’s. | B．Sanmao’s. |
| C．Annbaby’s. | D．Milan Kundera’s. |
| A．Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture. |
| B．On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US. |
| C．The stories of Sahara records its authors’ own life in the desert. |
| D．Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s own life. |
The viral video app TikTok gets more hits than the American search engine, according to Cloudflare,
It is believed one of the reasons for the surge in TikTok’s
The social network,
As a result, in the US, a new food delivery service called TikTok Kitchen will launch in March,
The menu will be based on the app’s most viral food trends and will include courses like the
7 . Thanks to the evolution of technology, the learning-centred mobile apps can help maintain learning even outside the classrooms and make the learning activities more efficient.
Study Blue
With Study Blue, teachers can create flashcards and interactive sessions. Meanwhile, you can view the study materials anywhere anytime and share flashcards with your teacher & classmates in real time.
App Features
• Unlimited access to over 500 million study materials.
• Quizzes to track your study process.
• Set reminders on bookmarked contents.
Ratings: 4.4/5 Users: 1,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
TED
TED helps educators to bring out a colorful classroom and prepare unique lecture presentations. Thousands of sessions by experts can help you to get knowledge & topics to discuss in classrooms.
App Features
• TED talk videos with subtitles (字幕).
• Discover interesting lectures.
• Playing is possible with no Internet connection.
Ratings: 4.6/5 Users: 10,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
Quizzes
Quizzes make your study more interesting. There are millions of teacher-created quizzes on Quizizz and you can compete with friends online. Teachers can make the whole class play together and assign individual homework.
App Features
• Customized games for individuals.
• Track & get timely progress reports.
• Teachers are the quiz masters.
Ratings: 4.8/5 Users: 1,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
Pocket is a solution to learning lectures on the go. You can instantly save articles or video content for improving your classroom studies. Teachers can communicate with students and parents virtually.
App Features
• Dark-colored themes for night use.
• Multi-language support.
• Access to saved articles without the Internet.
Ratings: 4.6/5 Users: 10,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
1. What can students do with Study Blue?| A．Learn how to create flashcards. | B．Share study progress with friends. |
| C．Stay connected with teachers. | D．Compete with classmates on quizzes. |
| A．They both have an offline function. | B．Users can communicate with each other. |
| C．They both provide lectures by experts. | D．Users can learn foreign languages on them. |
| A．TED. | B．Pocket. | C．Quizizz. | D．Study Blue. |
8 . The Palace Museum is limiting the daily number of visitors to 80,000 and recommending both individual visitors and tourist groups to book tickets in, advance online (booking address: https://gugong ktmtech.cn). foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers during the online booking
ADMISSION
April 1st-October 31st 60 yuan
November 1st-March 31st. 140 yuan
●Free admission(入场费) for children under.2 meters in height.
●Free admission for disabled visitors.
●20 yuan for elementary, middle school, and undergraduate students with student I.D. (not including graduate and adult or continuing education students).
●50% discount for people over 60 years with valid certificate or proof of age (passport, etc.)'
●Women's Day (March 8): Half-price admission for female visitors.
●Children's Day (June 1): Free admission for children 14 years old and younger. 50% discount on admission for one accompanying parent. legal guardian, or adult,
For detailed information and instruction, please click here.
1. How many people can visit the Palace Museum daily at most?| A．Eight hundred | B．Eighty thousand. | C．Eight million | D．Eighty million. |
| A．A middle-aged woman visiting it on 13,Mar. | B．A middle-aged parent visiting it alone on lst, June. |
| C．A 65-year-old man visiting it on 7th,May. | D．A middle school student visiting it on 6th,Jan. |
| A．A website. | B．A magazine | C．A book. | D．A newspaper. |
9 .
| Location | Gift shop and snack bar |
| •In Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province | • Lots of books, T-shirts and toys. • You will love our ice cream and fresh fruit juice. |
| Tickets | How to get there |
| ・ All-day ticket of Happy Valley： ¥180/person. • Night ticket of Happy Valley： ¥ 60/person • Valid （有效的）between 18： 30 and 22：00. ・ Ticket of Happy Train： ¥40/ person. ・ Tickets of Happy Valley + Happy Train： ¥200/person. • Tickets are free to the people over 70 and under 3. | • By tourist bus No. 1 running between Luohu Railway Station and Happy Valley. • By bus No. 20, 21, 26, 27, then get off at Window of the World Station and walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. • By subway Line 1 （ running between 06 ： 30-23 ： 30） , get off at the stop of Window of the World Station and leave from Exit A, then walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. |
| Groups "School groups are welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • The theme park is also available to rent（租用）for birthday parties. • The park is totally accessible（可到达的）to people with disabilities. • Visit us on the website to place your order for a group in advance. | |
| A．On Tuesdays and Thursdays school groups are welcome. |
| B．Birthday parties can be held in the theme park at 23：30. |
| C．You can get to the park by tourist bus No. 21. |
| D．A person in a wheelchair can visit the park. |
| A．¥540. | B．¥360. | C．¥600. | D．¥120. |
| A．In a story book. | B．In a travel brochure（手册）. |
| C．In a language book. | D．In a magazine. |
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It’s through this theme that the romantic comedy Delicacies Destiny appears extremely
The series, set in ancient China, tells about a talented cook working hard to become the best royal chef in the palace. At the same time, she tries her best to win the
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