1 . Unlike other major destinations, Rome doesn’t have a huge number of hostels (旅社). In fact, there are less than 40 listed on Hostel World. So we’ve analyzed each hostel to bring you detailed information about hostels in Rome. Click to read more.
TYPICAL ROME HOSTEL PRICESHostels in Rome are generally reasonably priced. Most hostels, regardless of quality, will start around Eur 25-32 / night in summer. You might be able to find some around Eur 20 / night but those are tough to obtain in advance. The cheapest hostels will cost around Eur 18 / night — but don’t expect very good quality.
Check Hostel World to get exact prices for your dates as prices are always varying.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT ROME HOSTELSCheap Beds & Good Hostels Go Early: Hostel prices are fairly standardized but the quality does vary. The best options get booked up quickly (especially in summer).
Tourism Tax: Rome requires all hotels, hostels and apartment rentals to collect a tourist tax from all guests. It’s usually Eur 3.50 / night / person so don’t be surprised by this extra fee.
Areas Neighborhoods: Most of Rome’s hostels are located near Rome’s Termini train station. It’s not the best part of town but not that bad (just be a little extra careful at night).
Check the Hostel Type: Every hostel has its own personality so we suggest picking a hostel that matches up to your travel style. For example, some hostels are party hostels which are great for having a fun time but not great for sleeping.
Check-In Times: A lot of hostels have late check-in times around 2 pm — 4 pm) , but nearly all will let you store your luggage if you arrive before check-in.
1. What might be the minimum cost if you stay in a Rome hostel for two nights?A.Eur 18. | B.Eur 36. | C.Eur 43. | D.Eur 47. |
A.Quality service. | B.Tourism tax relief. |
C.A quiet sleeping environment. | D.Luggage storage before check-in. |
A.On a website. | B.In a report. | C.In a poster. | D.In a brochure. |
2 . The diversity of Australian animals in NSW national parks is extraordinary. Some common species can be found across a range of parks, while others are endemic (特有的) to a specific area. Our national parks are also important shelters for threatened animals, many found nowhere else in the world. The following are some examples.
Albert’s lyrebird
The Albert’s lyrebird is much rarer than the superb lyrebird. Distinguished by its richer brown feather and less delicate tail feathers, it’s protected as a threatened species in NSW.
Cumberland Plain land snail
The endangered Cumberland Plain land snail is only found on the Cumberland Plain, west of Sydney. During drought it digs deep into the soil to escape severe conditions. Its brown shell is thin and fragile (脆弱的).
Australian fur seal The largest fur seal
Australian fur seals are found in isolated rocky outcrops and islands along the NSW coast. They come ashore to form breeding colonies (繁殖地) and can often be seen at Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve.
Australian brush turkey
The Australian brush turkey, also known as bush or scrub turkey, can be found in rainforests along eastern NSW. With a striking red head, blue-black feather and booming call, these distinctive Australian birds are easy to spot while bird watching in several NSW national parks.
1. What do Albert’s lyrebird and Cumberland Plain land snail have in common?A.They live in the soil. | B.They hate dry conditions. |
C.They have long feathers. | D.They are species in danger. |
A.They breed on the sea shore. | B.They are red from head to tail. |
C.They adapt to rainforest climate. | D.They are only seen on isolated islands. |
A.In a science report. | B.In a personal diary. |
C.In a tourist brochure. | D.In an educational magazine. |
3 . Maybe someone you’ve been friends with for years is kicking up some conflict. Or, a person you’ve really trusted seems a little disappointing. However, we need to give people space to change, grow and readjust their own thinking. Learning to get the “good” out of people usually works.
People unavoidably have some types of flaws (缺陷). For instance, people may keep important truths, but the real truth might be that they have trouble trusting others.
Sam, an employee assistance program counselor says, “People we care about can drive us mad.” He insists that it’s easier to manage a relationship by setting boundaries and learning to draw the good out of people. “Deal with their flaws and accept them if possible” he advises.
To handle the flaws, always focus on the strengths of people in your circle. One friend might be a great babysitter for your kids while another helps you find good vacation deals. While you don’t want to “use” anyone, you do want to count on him for your own needs.
A.No one can function all by himself. |
B.Ending a relationship is seldom a good idea. |
C.Forgiving others is always a good quality to maintain friendship. |
D.Also, some people may ask too much of you. |
E.But you can distance yourself and wait to see if someone changes. |
F.Sometimes flaws may become advantages under certain circumstances. |
G.To do this, focus on their strengths and how those benefit your own life. |
4 . In the ever-evolving world of robotics, researchers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the capabilities of these machines. One that has captured the attention of scientists is the potential of using legs instead of arms for certain tasks. Four-legged robots normally need an arm attached to their body to open doors or pick up objects, but this can add additional weight and make it harder for the robot to squeeze through narrow spaces.
Philip Smith in Switzerland and his colleagues used a machine-learning model to teach a ready-made robotic dog to use one of its legs to perform tasks while standing still or moving with the other three legs. The robot dog can use a leg to open doors, press buttons and pick up backpacks while balancing on its other three legs.
“We cannot do everything with the legs that we could do with an arm — right now, a hand is far more skillful. But the point is really to make this work for applications where we maybe have mass limits, or we don’t want to have that additional complexity, like for space exploration where every kilogram of such a robot counts,” says Smith.
To train the robot dog, Smith and his team gave the machine-learning model the objective of finding a specific point in space with one of the robot’s legs. The model then worked out by itself how to control the remaining three legs and balance the robot while standing or walking. Smith and his team could then control the robot remotely to carry out movements like picking up a backpack and putting it in a box, or collecting rocks. While the robot can currently only do these tasks while operated by a person, Smith hopes that future improvements will allow the dog to autonomously handle objects with its leg.
1. What is a drawback of four-legged robots with arms?A.Difficulty in control. | B.Lack of flexibility. |
C.Complexity in design. | D.Absence of innovation. |
A.To compare the robot dog with humans. | B.To prove the complexity of the robot dog. |
C.To explain the limitation of the robot dog. | D.To show the potential uses of the robot dog. |
A.By balancing on its other three legs. | B.By using a machine-learning model. |
C.By having an arm attached to its body. | D.By exposing it to diverse environments. |
A.Its leg will be more skillful than its arms. | B.It can be operated more easily by a person. |
C.It can handle objects with its leg on its own. | D.It can carry out machine-learning autonomously. |
5 . “Mom, could you read to me?” My son, who was suffering from a virus, was lying on the floor of our living room, where he usually went when he was sick. Fourteen years old might seem old for being read to, but appearing grown-up wasn’t his priority at this point. He was looking for comfort, distraction and wanted to feel cared for.
I’d actually kept reading to him through his childhood and called it quits when we got into the preteen authority fight. When I read to him, I chose books that I loved, often books that he wouldn’t have gotten through on his own. Saying that he didn’t like the fantasy stories I’d adored myself at his age, he expressed an interest in nonfiction. Therefore, I put my own past preferences aside and looked for true stories that would grab his attention, and that he could read on his own. His shifting adolescent interest meant that the book I’d ordered for him yesterday was sometimes dismissed when it arrived, but I just put it aside for later. Its time might come around again.
Now, though, he was asking me again, and I was glad to do anything that might give him relief. The purpose was neither knowledge learning nor a display of authority. He was seeking rest for his unsettled mind and body, and by reading to him, I could see that it supported his healing, as surely as the hot lemon and ginger tea and getting plenty of sleep did.
I am sure that reading to my son has enhanced his school learning — his teacher has been amazed by his writing abilities —but more importantly, it has helped to make our bond stronger, giving us something in common to enjoy together. When the arguments and disagreements erupt, we can always come back to this simple activity of reading and listening, a union of souls that leaves us both completely free.
1. What may the author do when her son asked her to read to him?A.She read to him. | B.She ignored him. |
C.She told him to read by himself. | D.She suggested they read together. |
A.Opposed. | B.Worried. | C.Unconcerned. | D.Acceptable. |
A.Giving him comfort. | B.Strengthening their ties. |
C.Helping him grow more rapidly. | D.Promoting his school learning. |
A.The Importance of Bond | B.The Benefits of Reading |
C.Reading and Bonding | D.Caring for Your Sick Child |
1. Why does the woman look unhappy?
A.She couldn’t get a plane ticket. |
B.She has been studying too much. |
C.She doesn’t have a car. |
A.Types of cars. | B.Amounts of money. | C.Districts of the United States. |
A.White. | B.Red. | C.Blue. |
A.In front of the college cinema. |
B.In the Student Union building. |
C.In a travel agent’s office. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Colleagues. | B.Clerk and client. | C.Doctor and patient. |
A.This afternoon. | B.Tomorrow morning. | C.Tomorrow afternoon. |
A.He will ask Mr. Sharpe if he needs any help. |
B.He will finish the meeting with Mr. Sharpe earlier. |
C.He will visit Mr. Sharpe’s daughter in the hospital. |
A.To celebrate his move. |
B.To show his gratitude to her. |
C.To apologize for causing her trouble. |
A.Fetch a suit. | B.Pick him up. | C.Repair his car. |
10 . I was driving down the highway, enjoying the freedom of the open road when suddenly, I heard a loud noise. My car shook
I carefully
I tried to flag down passing cars, but no one seemed to notice me. They drove past me at high speed, as if I were
As the sun started to set, my
Just when I was about to give up, I heard a car
As expected, the man helped
A.slightly | B.slowly | C.precisely | D.violently |
A.set off | B.took up | C.pulled over | D.moved on |
A.chance | B.spare | C.effort | D.spirit |
A.delicate | B.invisible | C.flexible | D.energetic |
A.hopeless | B.peaceful | C.proud | D.secure |
A.admiration | B.determination | C.frustration | D.occupation |
A.emotion | B.strength | C.innovation | D.rescue |
A.happiness | B.enjoyment | C.tears | D.bravery |
A.disappearing | B.approaching | C.fading | D.floating |
A.rise | B.beat | C.decrease | D.sink |
A.anxiety | B.humour | C.relief | D.direction |
A.obtain | B.change | C.unearth | D.destroy |
A.drove off | B.set up | C.calmed down | D.figured out |
A.host | B.creator | C.beggar | D.hero |
A.kindness | B.coldness | C.genius | D.influence |