1 . Best Spring Destinations In Tibet

Peach blossom valley, Nyingchi

The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region have been dubbed as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. The annual Nyingchi peach blossom festival has become a signature tourism event on the plateau. The peach blossom valley stretches for 30 kilometers, making it one of the longest in China.

Nanyi Valley

Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area covers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species. Surrounded by mountains, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.

Lulang Scenic Zone

Lulang Scenic Zone, located in Lulang town, covers a land area of 859,000 square meters with artificial lakes. The scenic zone contains rich natural scenery, including forest-clad mountains, flowers, lakes and beautiful landscapes, with snowy mountains seen in the far background. Every year from April to June, with wild flowers blossoming alongside the meandering streams and snowy mountains towering in the backdrop, the whole landscape presents a peaceful and pleasant sight.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A market report.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A science magazine.

2. Which is best recommended to the one interested in medicine and biology?

A．Peach blossom valley, Nyingchi.	B．Nanyi Valley.
C．The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon.	D．Lulang Scenic Zone.

3. What do the last two destinations have in common?

A．They are in the town.	B．They have a top record in the world.
C．They are rich in the natural attractions.	D．They are famous for the artificial scenic spots.

2 . The senior engineer is a man of wisdom, who is in charge of directing the building of the subway. (同义词替换划线词)
The ________ engineer is a man of wisdom, who is in charge of directing the building of the subway.

3 . 人们发现很多濒危动物被日夜保护着。(watch over)
People found many endangered animals ________ day and night.

4 . 我以为他已经把这个决定告诉你了。
I thought he __________you about the decision.

5 . They supposedly swim in remote lakes, hide in dense forests, and walk among snowy mountains. Yet despite being unreal proven by science, cryptids—fantastical beasts that probably don’t exist—have fascinated humans for centuries and gave birth to cryptotourism which boosts the local tourism. North America’s Bigfoot helps generate over $140 million annually for the U.S. economy, according to the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine.

In Nepal, cryptotourism reaches back to the 1950s. It centers on the Yeti. Up to six feet tall and similar in appearance to the Bigfoot, this legendary creature is reported to wander on the snowy peaks of the Himalayas and is a prominent figure in the folk tale of Nepal. Its tale is 6,000 years old. But the furry beast was a regional fairytale until British explorer Eric Shipton claimed to have photographed a 13-inch-long human-like footprint in the snow of Nepal’s Menlung Glacier. Explorers all over the world soon flooded into the Himalayas, competing to detect the cryptid.

Over time, the Yeti became a powerful tourism brand in Nepal. This beast’s foot forms the logo of the domestic carrier, Yeti Airlines, while hotels, restaurants, cafés, and tour companies profit off its name.

Some Nepalis are more skeptical. Sushil, a tour guide, says even as a child he viewed Yetis as a sham. Now, when his customers ask about the monster, he tells them it’s widely considered a myth. Sushil says he dislikes cryptotourism, which steals focus from the country’s remarkable architecture and ancient traditions. “I don’t think the Yeti is a valuable tool to promote Nepal tourism,” he says. “We have a lot of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Nepal should focus on its rich natural diversity.”

Academics have also offered scientific explanations for the Yeti and other cryptids, yet these legends persist. “People have always been fascinated by things in nature which confuse us, things which we just don’t understand,” says Panday, a Nepali author. “That’s not going to change any time soon.”

1. Why is North America’s Bigfoot mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To exemplify biodiversity.	B．To prove the effect of cryptotourism.
C．To criticize human belief in cryptids.	D．To show the advance of tourism economy.

2. What can be learned about the Yeti?

A．It dates back to the 1950s.	B．It was proven by Eric Shipton.
C．It is a distant relative of the Bigfoot.	D．It plays a vital part in Nepali tourism.

3. What may Sushil recommend to tourists?

A．The local natural diets.	B．The legends about monsters.
C．The Nepali cultural heritage.	D．The tourist draws featuring Yetis.

4. What does Panday think of cryptotourism?

A．It has good reason to exist.	B．It keeps pace with science.
C．It benefits Nepali economy.	D．It promotes animal protection.

6 . Mirthy hosts over 80 online events every month. You can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. All you need to do is visit our dedicated page on the Mirthy website.

Learning to rug hooking on a budget
Friday 4th and Friday 18th November at 2:30 pm

Participants will learn a brief history of rug hooking. Participants will also be encouraged to try their hand at this multi-generational art form, have two weeks to complete the small project and then come back to the second session to learn how to finish it off and prepare it for display.

The disappearance of Heneage Bloxham
Wednesday 9th November at 7:30 pm

In 2001, Sam Eedle was approached by an elderly woman in Tewkesbury. Her uncle, Heneage Bloxham, had disappeared on the Western Front and nobody in her family was able to tell her what actually happened to him. By accessing the available records, maps and war diaries, and by taking a diversion to the battlefield while on a trip to France, Sam was able to find out what happened to the woman’s uncle.

African dance
Monday 2lst November at 5:15 pm

African dance allows us to express ourselves individually while also being part of a collective. Creative expression is encouraged and our uniqueness is celebrated. Kenzi will be reminding you that movements can be adapted and explored to find a way that works for your body and movement style. Making a wild foraged wreath Monday 28th November at 2:30 pm

In this workshop, you will be learning how to make a wreath! Through winding twigs and vines to find forest textures into a festive sampling of nature, this will be an artistic nature-based experience. The wreath is free-form and adds a naturalistic winter atmosphere to your door with a minimal, organic style.

1. Where do the activities take place?

A．On the Internet.	B．In public places.
C．At school.	D．In a lecture hall.

2. Who was missing?

A．Sam Eedle.	B．An elderly woman.
C．Heneage Bloxham.	D．Kenzi.

3. When is Making a wild foraged wreath shown?

A．18th November at 2:30 pm.	B．9th November at 7:30 pm.
C．21st November at 5:15 pm.	D．28th November at 2:30 pm.

7 . There’s no doubt that football is the global sport. Though basketball, tennis, and other sports are popular too, nothing comes close to football. Being played in every country in the world, football provides dozens of superstars. The numbers are greater when compared to any other sport, and this drives the popularity of football up. Have you ever wondered when the sport started and became popular?

Football has its origin (起源) in China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. However, modern football originally appeared in Britain in the 19th century. Folk football matches had been played before in many cities and towns, but never on a professional level.

Football became a winter sport game played in different schools. The rules were carried out by each school, and this made it difficult for players to play an official game with each other. It all changed in 1849 at the University of Cambridge that invented a set of standard rules known as the Cambridge rules of football. From that moment, a new star sport was born.

By the early 20th century, football had spread all across Europe. In 1904, FIFA was set up. There are seven original members, including France, Denmark and Spain, FIFA became the governing body for many associations in Europe.

England’s international success improved the popularity of the sport in the country. The league (联赛) in Britain was set up in 1992. From the 1990s, it became a truly impressive piece of football organization, becoming the world’s top football league in the process.

Football is obviously the most popular sport in the world. It is impossible for any other sport to take its place, especially with leagues spending billions of pounds every year to stay in the focus.

1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To describe the level of football.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To debate the main idea of the text.

D．To introduce famous football leagues.

2. Where did modern football first start?

A．In China.	B．In France.
C．In Britain.	D．In Spain.

3. Why was it difficult to play an official game before 1849?

A．The rules always changed.

B．There were no common rules.

C．The season made players hard to win.

D．Officials made players misunderstand the rules.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By time order.	B．By space order.
C．By listing numbers.	D．By giving examples.

8 . The number of fin-less porpoise, a protected species living in the Yangtze River, has seen growth compared with the 1,012 that were seen in 2017. A previous survey carried out on Oct. 25 said more mother-child pairs were seen and some were seen in places that had never reported them earlier.

Fin-less porpoise, also called Smiling Angels, have become a natural indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem, especially after the Lipotes vexillifer, a species of the freshwater dolphin commonly known as Baiji, became extinct in 2007. Despite efforts to protect the fin-less porpoise for over 40 years, its numbers continued to fall. Finally, there is some good news.

The turnaround would not have been possible without the three earlier scientific surveys and the ongoing one. Add to that a 10-yearfishing ban on the Yangtze River carried out on Jan. 1 last year, followed by the fin-less porpoise being upgraded to a level protected species on the national list on Feb. 5,2021,and the Yangtze River Protection Law coming into effect on March 1,2021.

Because of these measures, the provincial-level regions along the Yangtze River relocated their chemical plants, closed down illegal docklands, mended wetlands and adjusted sailing lanes. All these efforts ultimately improved the river’s ecological environment, helping breathe life into the fin-less porpoise species. The results show that China has chosen the right path in protecting not only the fin-less porpoise, but also the river’s ecosystem.

The story of the revival of the fin-less porpoise is only part of the bigger story of the Yangtze River’s protection as a whole. And protecting the river is part of the larger picture of the country’s ecological civilization. Fixing the Yangtze River’s ecology can benefit hundreds of generations, and a good ecology is a fortune of the Chinese nation as a whole.

1. What do we know about the Lipotes vexillifer?

A．It was extinct about 15 years ago.	B．Its favourite habitat is ocean.
C．Its population is falling rapidly.	D．It has been a protected species.

2. What makes the fin-less porpoise increase?

A．Ban on fishing industry forever.	B．The earlier and ongoing scientific surveys.
C．Relocation of the wetlands.	D．Improvement of the chemical plants.

3. What is the author’s attitude towards fixing the Yangtze River’s ecology?

A．Skeptical.

B．Worried.

C．Conservative.

D．Positive.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Fin-less Porpoise—a Protected Species	B．Making the “Smiling Angels” Smile Again
C．The Yangtze River—Origin of Chinese People	D．Fixing the Yangtze River’s Ecology Is Urgent

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where probably is the man from?

A．The US.

B．Britain.

C．Japan.

2. What does the woman suggest seeing immediately after lunch?

A．St. Paul’s.

B．British Museum.

C．Westminster Abbey.

3. When does the bus stop at Hyde Park Hotel?

A．At 5:30.

B．At 8:30.

C．At 9:50.

4. What does the man particularly want to see?

A．Westminster Abbey.

B．The British Museum.

C．London Tower.

10 . Football: Designing the Beautiful Game

Whether you are a crazy fan or sideline supporter, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world’s beautiful game.

What to expect

The exhibition explores the story behind football, showing how design has been used to push the game to new limits. Take a journey through over 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, equipment development and stadium design, and involve yourself in the stories of clubs and game legends(传奇人物)including Messi, Pelé, George Best and Diego Maradona.

Held by the Design Museum and the National Football Museum in Manchester, the show reveals the master planning of the world’s most significant football stadiums, the design innovation used in today’s equipment, how the graphic design of team badges(徽章) and posters shapes a club’s identity and how grassroots’ efforts are pushing the sport’s commercialization.

Ticket information

※Online booking is advised but tickets will also be available in the booking office. Last entry to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the museum closes.

※Adult tickets are charged from £ 16 and student tickets from £ 12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.

※Present your exhibition entry ticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.

1. What can visitors do at the exhibition?

A．Design a team badge.	B．Interview master designers.
C．Put on football equipment.	D．Learn about famous football players.

2. How much should a couple with their 11-year-old son pay at least for admission?

A．£ 33.

B．£ 36.

C．£ 44.

D．£ 48.

3. What will visitors enjoy with the ticket?

A．A special discount on goods at a cafe.	B．A photo of a significant football stadium.
C．A free visit to the National Football Museum.	D．An invitation to a club’s sporting performance.