1 . Take a food tour along Italian shores from Tuscany to Northern Sicily with Amber Guinness. The food writer mixes stories from her travels with memories and cooking insights, sharing 60 easy-to-make recipes that offer a taste-of-specific Italian seaside regions — and the stories behind them including potato and ca per salad from the island of Salina and the delicious Amalfi lemon cream cake. Thames & Hudson, £29.99.
Professor of food studies and history, David E Bender shows how tourism has shaped our fascination with world cuisines through an examination of travel, from the age of the sailboat to the rise of the jet plane. He looks at how we eat on the road, covering subjects such as Tahitian roast pig in the 1840s, the occupational “discoveries” of fruit like the mangosteen (山竹), and 1970s hotel restaurants. Reaktion Books, £ 20.
Travel writer Sarah Baxter and illustrator Amy Grimes serve up a guide to 25 food destinations, uncovering local specialties like pastries handmade by religious sisters in Portugal, vegan curries (咖喱) in Southern India — where plant-based dishes have been offered to gods and travelers for centuries — and traditional Spanish seafood r ice from its Spanish birthplace in Valencia. Plus, visits to contemporary food capitals Montreal, Osaka and Melbourne, famed for global dishes and fusion food. White Lion Publishing. £14.99.
Try out the recipes served in Paris’s best small restaurants, cafes and restaurants in this taste-focused tour that takes in classic spots along the Seine as well as more local hangouts in hip hoods like Belleville. Divided into meals of the day, it includes 40 recipes enjoyed in France, including, wine braised chicken, and burnt cream dessert, plus plenty of practical tips on food shops, markets and more. Hardie Grant. £20.
| A．Students studying Italian history. |
| B．Collectors of traditional Italian travel souvenirs. |
| C．Tourists planning a visit to Italian seaside districts. |
| D．Professional Italian chefs interested in religious cuisine. |
| A．Southern India. | B．Portugal. |
| C．Valencia. | D．Melbourne. |
| A．They all focus on historical cuisines. |
| B．They combine cooking content with travel. |
| C．Each book is priced at more than 20 pounds. |
| D．All books are published by the same published be. |
2 . This year’s hiking events have kicked off and we are introducing some walking festivals in the following.
Crickhowell Walking Festival (9-17 March)
One of the earliest of the year’s festivals, the walking festival offers 81 different walks this year, ranging from 2 to 17 miles. All are graded in terms of effort and difficulty, from an easy walk along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, to a—new for 2024—hike through the western Fans.
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (11-19 May and 5-13 October)
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival laces (系) up its boots in spring and autumn, on the 500 miles of footpaths on the island. There are walks focusing on every aspect of the island’s history. Walks are graded according to pace and difficulty.
Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival (14-24 June)
A great choice for those looking for other activities to enjoy besides walking, this 10-day celebration includes everything from boating to bird-watching. The walks range from gentle seaside wanders to endurance(耐力) hikes through the Cairngorms, with five different grades of difficulty.
Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival (27 September-6 October)
Choose from self-guided or expert-led walks along a 75-mile stretch of the Saltmarsh coast, picking up the region’s maritime (海洋的) history, or learning about the rich variety of bird species. The festival features guided walks taking in vineyards (葡萄园), nature reserves and vast skies along the shoreline.
1. Which walking festival is held in two seasons this year?| A．Crickhowell Walking Festival. | B．Isle of Wight Walking Festival. |
| C．Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival. | D．Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival. |
| A．Make samples of rare species. | B．Volunteer in nature reserves. |
| C．Observe birds and go boating. | D．Attend a class on marine science. |
| A．It has the longest path. | B．It provides graded walks. |
| C．It offers guide choices. | D．It serves as history tour. |
3 . Do you wish you could create something meaningful? Do you wish you had the time to work on that thing you’ve always wanted to produce — that novel, that piece of art and that passion project?
Look at yourself in the mirror. It’s time for you to be honest with yourself. Either you’re accomplishing what you want to accomplish or you’re not.
Stop worrying. We tend to worry about the naysayers (拒绝者). People are going to judge you. Some people are going to think what you’re doing is stupid. Others will think you’ve lost your mind.
Change your beliefs. One of the biggest reasons we don’t accomplish what we set out to accomplish is our limiting beliefs. For years you’ve told yourself that you’ll never be this, you’ll never do that, or you’ll never be good enough. But you’re no different from the people who have constructed their masterpieces. The people who create something special — something lasting — aren’t necessarily smarter or funnier or better or more attractive than you.
| A．Stop making excuses |
| B．There is no in-between |
| C．Kill things getting in your way |
| D．They simply believed they could do it |
| E．No need to keep wishing your life away |
| F．However, their perspectives hold no significance |
| G．Most people are going to praise you for what you do |
4 . As someone who often mans the 24-hour hotline, I’m accustomed to early morning calls reporting various marine mammal strandings (搁浅). Even still, I doubt whether I could have fully prepared for this call. August 9 at 8: 01 am was the first time my jaw physically dropped when manning the hotline. The harbormaster reported 30 stranded dolphins in one of the trickiest areas of Wellfleet. I immediately sent all workers we had and sent out the call for any additional help we could gather.
Our team gathered at our Rescue Operations Center, grabbing all the specialized equipment we possibly could. Our trained volunteer responders arrived on the scene shortly after the initial report to give me updated information — 45 dolphins in total, 43 of which were alive. With a stranding this large, it wasn’t feasible to pull all 43 animals from the mud, get them to our mobile veterinary clinic, and transport them for release at a more favorable open-ocean location all before the tide came in. The day was getting hotter, and the animals were already suffering from both heat and sun exposure.
Upon getting on the scene, there was no time to react to the sheer chaos that lay ahead. After a quick scan of the situation — 45 animals widely distributed, only a few staff members and several volunteers — there wasn’t a second more to wait. We began the hard process of getting as many animals as we could into special slings (吊带), onto the cart, and off the marsh as quickly as possible. This was not without its own challenges. The mud trapped and enveloped our feet, adding weight with each step, most animals were highly fractious (易怒的) when approached, and the heat became unbearable in dry suits. But none of that was going to stop us from doing all we could for these animals.
1. How did the author react to the call on the morning of August 9?| A．He thought it was a joke. | B．He was shocked to the bone. |
| C．He didn’t take it seriously. | D．He was at a loss what to do. |
| A．Efficient. | B．Practical. | C．Urgent. | D．Remarkable. |
| A．The tide was coming in very quickly. |
| B．It was hard to find an open-ocean location. |
| C．The volunteers failed to contact each other. |
| D．There was deep mud around to walk through. |
| A．A rescue effort. | B．A volunteer program. |
| C．A festive activity. | D．A charity organization. |
5 . Events at Olbrich for This Month
Alcohol Inks & Acrylic Bouquets
June 4, 2024, 1: 00 pm
In this workshop, we’ll use alcohol inks and special paint to create two 9 × 12 flower bouquet (花束) paintings. Learn techniques that transform abstract backgrounds and use negative-space painting to create beautiful works of art.
Macro Botanical Photography & Bouque t Making
June 6, 2024, 2: 00 pm
Join us to learn how to make your own bouquet and then gain some tips on how to photograph your flowers to make their beauty last. All levels welcome and no previous photography education necessary. Bring your DSLR camera, and ensure you have its basic working knowledge as we will not be able to help onsite. You will leave with a flower bouquet and macro photography tips booklet to ensure you’ve got the essential knowledge.
Virtual Tai Chi Meditation at Home
June 7, 2024, 6: 00 pm
“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of Tai Chi Chuan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.
Bike for Butterflies Virtual Lecture — Sara Dykman
June 9, 2024, 1: 00 pm
Join us for a special virtual lecture by an inspiring professional working hard to bring more attention to butterfly conservation. Learn how he combines long biking journeys with his passion for butterflies.
1. What’s one requirement for you to learn macro photography?| A．Taking good care of your flowers. |
| B．Bringing a flower bouquet. |
| C．Being able to operate a DSLR camera. |
| D．Taking along your previous flower photographs. |
| A．It is aimed at specific age groups. | B．It offers face-to-face instructions. |
| C．It is a kind of chair-based exercise. | D．It welcomes even the physically disabled. |
| A．On June 4, 2024. | B．On June 6, 2024. |
| C．On June 7, 2024. | D．On June 9, 2024. |
6 . When I was a teenage boy, my parents signed me up in a local junior golf camp. From that moment, my life has been pretty much devoted to the game.
When I play golf, there’s always a chance of making something magical happen-whether it’s breaking a personal record or potentially making a hole-in-one. This is the aspect of golf that attracted me in growing up. However, I had to take a break because I couldn’t really afford to play while in college, suffering from burnout. I’d still go out once in a while to play with friends, but for the first time since my teens, I was away from my community.
Several years later, my enthusiasm for playing golf was inspired again. I became familiar with the game again after playing on and off at Langston Golf Course. From the moment I arrived. this place felt like one of the courses where I grew up: A modest spot where people of all working-class backgrounds came to experience the game, eat lunch or have a drink. A place where golfers who are Black, brown and women are welcomed.
The sense of community I’ve regained with the game is more than I could’ve ever imagined. I like hiking around, chasing a little white ball around a golf course. I also like connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Some I’ve been playing with since high school, and our text threads are loaded with trash talk about who’s playing well and who isn’t. They’re usually the ones spurring me to practice and get better. We share experiences on the golf course that are memorable and have stories for days: My circle only seems to be expanding, and I’m excited to see what the future bolds.
1. Why was the author once away from his golf community?| A．He couldn’t spare time to play golf. | B．He didn’t feel a sense of achievement. |
| C．He wanted to make more new friends | D．He tried to get out of his parents’ control |
| A．It carried his past memories | B．It reminded him to keep modest |
| C．It offered him a sense of belonging. | D．It witnessed his accomplishments |
| A．Hating. | B．Warning. | C．Forbidding | D．Pushing. |
| A．Golf: My Journey to Greatness | B．Golf: More Than a Game to Me |
| C．Discovering Enthusiasm for Golf | D．Pursuing Perfection Through Golf |
7 . Volunteering has changed over these past few years and virtual volunteering is here to stay! Find your perfect remote opportunity by becoming a Sense Virtual Buddying volunteer.
The Role of a Virtual Buddy (朋友)
Sense matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting - there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.
What We Can Offer You
Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references (if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses (up to £ 25). and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life.
Who We Are Looking for
We need volunteers who are good at expressing their ideas and feelings and are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language. You don’t need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people.
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at yolunteer@sense.org.
1. What is a virtual buddy supposed to do?| A．Evaluate weekly themed activities. |
| B．Meet the disabled in person every week. |
| C．Match buddies based on similar interests. |
| D．Have virtual interactions with a matched buddy. |
| A．Free in-person job training. | B．A written record of volunteering. |
| C．Reimbursement of travel expenses. | D．A chance to meet the founders. |
| A．Mastering a foreign language. | B．Good knowledge about nursing. |
| C．Being communicative and helpful. | D．Previous volunteering experience. |
8 . Blame grandpa if you get fat eating junk food. It seems that the grandsons of obese male mice are more likely to be affected by a bad diet, even if their fathers are slim and healthy.
Last year, a study found thousands of epigenetic（表观遗传的）changes to DNA in the sperm of obese men, as well as differing amounts of short pieces of RNA, when compared with slim men’s sperm. Epigenetic changes like these don’t alter the code of DNA, but may affect how active particular genes are.
Now Catherine Suter at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney and her colleagues have investigated the longer-term effects of father-related obesity by mating obese male mice with slim females.
They found that, unlike those of slim males, both the sons and grandsons of obese ones were more likely to show the early signs of fatty liver disease and diabetes when given a junk-food diet. The same effect wasn’t seen in daughters or granddaughters.
Even when the sons of obese males were fed a healthy diet and kept at a normal weight, their own sons still had a greater tendency to develop obesity-related conditions when exposed to a junk diet. However, the effect didn’t seem to be passed on to great-grandsons.
“This is good news because it suggests that the cycle of obesity can be broken,” says Suter. Her team’s research indicates that small RNA pieces in the sperm could be to blame, possibly influencing how a male embryo（胚胎）develops. Such studies highlight the importance of men’s health when reproducing, says Suter. “A baby’s health has long been considered the mother’s responsibility, but attention should also be paid to the father’s health.”
1. What can be learnt from the text?| A．The code of DNA changes if one gets obese. |
| B．Short pieces of RNA is brought about by obesity. |
| C．Fathers affect male mice more than grandpas. |
| D．Junk food might not be the primary cause of your obesity. |
| A．The research didn’t last for a long time. |
| B．The subjects of the research were only male mice. |
| C．Fathers’ obesity would probably be passed on to daughters. |
| D．Great-grandsons were less likely to develop father-related obesity. |
| A．A father’s health determines his baby’s. |
| B．Mothers aren’t responsible for babies’ health. |
| C．Small changes in DNA results in a baby’s obesity. |
| D．A baby’s health is closely related to that of both parents. |
| A．Obesity is passed on down generations |
| B．Eating junk food leads to health problems |
| C．The choice of diet is an art of parenting |
| D．A healthy diet keeps you away from obesity |
9 . Anxiety comes in many forms and can affect people in different ways. Anyone living with anxiety knows it can have a direct effect on the quality of life. The good news is that anxiety is treatable. The books below offer a variety of ways to deal with anxiety effectively.
DareBased on hard science and over 10 years helping people who suffer from anxiety, Barry McDonagh shares his most effective technique in this new book, which focuses on facing anxious thoughts and challenging them instead of trying to ignore them.
At Last a LifeThis book by Paul David is based on a combination of his personal story and the research he’s done on anxiety. He wants to give others hope that it’s possible to regain the life by sharing his story of recovery.
When Panic AttacksThe book by David D. Burns can help you face up to and quickly defeat negative thoughts and emotions, such as shyness, public speaking anxiety and test anxiety, without lengthy therapy or prescription drugs.
Hope and Help for Your Nerves: End Anxiety NowIn this book, Dr. Claire Weekes offers the results of years of experience treating real patients. With her simple, step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to understand and analyze your own symptoms of anxiety and find the power to conquer your fears for good.
The Anti-anxiety Food SolutionThe book by Trudy Scott shows that food impacts brain chemistry and emotions. It also offers lifestyle tips on how to reduce anxiety symptoms and how the food we eat plays a role in relieving symptoms.
1. Which book contains the author’s own experiences of fighting anxiety?| A．Dare. | B．At Last a Life. |
| C．When Panic Attacks. | D．Hope and Help for Your Nerves: End Anxiety Now. |
| A．Tips on how to reduce anxiety symptoms. |
| B．Ways of analyzing and understanding anxiety. |
| C．Facing anxious thoughts and challenging them. |
| D．Defeating every kind of anxiety without medicine. |
| A．Study the reasons for anxiety. |
| B．Help you to face anxiety bravely. |
| C．Share the most effective technique. |
| D．Analyze effects of prescription drugs. |
10 . Dad had been a lumberjack (伐木工). As the years passed on, he became angry whenever he couldn’t do something he had done as a(n)
My husband, Dick, and I invited Dad to live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh
I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon and back home with a dog.
When I reached the house, I helped my
Dad just ignored me, when suddenly the dog
It was the
| A．older | B．younger | C．happier | D．luckier |
| A．rushed | B．forced | C．kept | D．transformed |
| A．consistent | B．fresh | C．gone | D．troublesome |
| A．town | B．countryside | C．city | D．state |
| A．cried | B．smiled | C．regretted | D．opposed |
| A．depression | B．disappointment | C．fitness | D．confusion |
| A．devotion | B．commitment | C．treatment | D．responsibility |
| A．prize | B．company | C．burden | D．reward |
| A．nearby | B．along | C．on | D．inside |
| A．closed | B．barked | C．annoyed | D．neared |
| A．anxiously | B．delightedly | C．patiently | D．bitterly |
| A．bringing up | B．picking up | C．pulling up | D．catching up |
| A．beginning | B．resolution | C．addition | D．display |
| A．undisturbed | B．incredible | C．inseparable | D．unattended |
| A．arose | B．decreased | C．restored | D．faded |
