1 . Museum of Senses

1,048 Reviews Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM

Museum of Senses is an experience with over 50 exhibitions for kids and adults that arouses your senses so you are inspired to discover more and therefore, feel more. Live the unimaginable, experience a world of sensations, and test your senses at an extraordinary museum. A place as fun as it is educational, as amazing as it is mysterious, and as crazy as it is rational (理智的).

Duration: 1-2 hours

Admission tickets: $12. 20 per adult

National Automobile Museum

1,797 Reviews Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

As one of the top Reno attractions with a “Wow!” factor, you won’t want to miss it. The museum has more than 225 rare, one-of-a-kind, antique and collector cars with authentic (真实的) street scenes and sounds that bring displays to life. With artifacts, a theatre presentation, audio tours, and a Museum Store-there’s lots to see and do.

Duration: 1-2 hours

Admission tickets: $55 per adult

Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague

923 reviews Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM

Gallery of Steel Figures is an interactive and original exhibition. Our steel figures are inspired by characters from cartoons, sci-fi, fantasy, fairytales, pop culture as well as animals and hits from the automotive world. You can touch, climb in and sit on all the figures and of course, take pictures with your favorite superheroes or childhood friends. And the good part is, all exhibits are made from recycled steel parts!

Duration: 1-2 hours

Admission tickets: $13. 23 per adult

Group size: 50

The Getty Center

14, 603 reviews Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:30 PM

Grand museum takes pride in a most impressive collection by such great persons as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens.

Duration:2- 3hbours

Admission tickets: $19. 06 per adult

1. Which of the following will an environmentalist be particularly interested in?

A．The Getty Center.	B．Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague,
C．Museum of Senses.	D．National Automobile Museum.

2. What is special about the Getty Center?

A．It has the most expensive tickets.	B．It has the longest opening hours of a week.
C．It enjoys the largest popularity.	D．It takes the shortest time to pay a visit.

3. Which of the museums can be best recommended to kids?

A．Museum of Senses and The Getty Center.

B．National Automobile Museum and The Getty Center.

C．The Getty Center and Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague.

D．Museum of Senses and Gallery of Steel Figures, Prague.

2 . When we decided to sell our flat, having been cheated by the previous owner, we thought it was really important to be completely honest with any potential buyers about having knotweed (蓼科杂草) in the garden. It had been such an unpleasant and stressful experience for us and we didn’t want to have anyone else suffer any longer.

We bought our two-bedroom flat in 2014, when it was just the two of us. But after having three kids it became too small, so we sold it last year. The flat has a small garden at the back, but we didn’t know the presence of knotweed until well after we moved in and had a note from our neighbor behind our flat saying that they thought we had knotweed. Then we had a look and found some very small offshoots for this was just around springtime. At that point my husband and I certainly didn’t realize quite how problematic it could be. But then we started reading all the horror stories and became really concerned — people couldn’t get a mortgage; they couldn’t sell; the plant was creeping through concrete etc.

Then we treated the offshoots with glyphosate and as far as we knew it was completely gone. Before we put the property on the market we had the house checked by some specialists, who thoroughly inspected everything, including the connecting garden, and couldn’t find anything at all. We signed a ten-year insurance-backed guarantee with the company that could be transferred to the new owners, then started marketing the property through an agent.

In fact we found a buyer pretty quickly and they didn’t beat us down on price as we’d already done much for the treatment. Knotweed doesn’t need to be a deal-breaker, as long as you’re upfront about it.

1. Why did the writer probably decide to sell the flat?

A．To remind others to be honest.	B．To escape the trouble of knotweed.
C．To avoid the crowded living space.	D．To relieve the anger of being cheated.

2. What can we know about knotweed from the text?

A．It is planted for home decoration.	B．It is a wild plant seen only in spring.
C．It would cause much trouble to people’s life.	D．It aroused writer’s attention at very beginning.

3. How did the writer succeed in selling the flat at a reasonable price?

A．By showing tricks to the buyer.	B．By taking effort to treat the knotweed.
C．By finding a well-known property agent.	D．By decorating the flat with a fantastic garden.

4. Which of the following best describes the writer?

A．Dependable and responsible.	B．Patient and modest.
C．Helpless and embarrassed.	D．Careless and greedy.

3 . A GIFT MEMBERSHIP IN THE NYRB CLASSICS BOOK CLUB

Members of the NYRB Classics Book Club have received new translations of   Balzac and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Modiano, as well as classics by William Gass and many others.“NYRB has made a specialty of rescuing and reviving all kinds of ignored or forgotten works in English or in translation, fiction and nonfiction by writers famous and unknown.” Said The New York Times.

A membership in the NYRB Classics Book Club ensures a monthly literary surprise. Each month, editors select one new book and we send it to members as soon as it is available.

Our special holiday membership, including free shipping in the US, is $135, a savings of $60 off the regular book club price. Gift memberships start with the January 2023 selection.

To order a membership for yourself or a gift membership, please call   1-800-354-0050 or visit www.nyrb.com/holiday. The holiday offer price outside of the US is $225, a savings of $45 off the regular book club price.

OUR RECENT BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS

The Silentiary by Antonio di Benedetto • Woman Running in the Mountains by Yūko Tsushima • Gold by Rumi • Peter the Great’s African by Alexander Pushkin • Guston in Time by Ross Feld • The Uncollected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick • The Flanders Road by Claude Simon • The Enormous Room by E.E. Cummings

1. What is NYRB Classics Book Club special for?

A．Bringing those unpopular books to life.

B．Getting those forgotten books rewritten.

C．Offering a surprise to members each year.

D．Providing a free shipping outside of the US.

2. How much should a Chinese pay if he gets a gift membership?

A．$270.

B．$225.

C．$180.

D．$135.

3. In which column of a newspaper can we probably read the passage?

A．Lifestyle.

B．Business.

C．Opinion.

D．Advertisement.

4 . Work from Anywhere Movement

For a lot of us, working from wherever we wanted was a bit of a dream. It would mean we’d be able to visit family and not take holiday days. But suddenly that “dream” of not working in the office became a reality for many. Working from home over the last years has proven that it isn’t always necessary for teams to physically be together and there is more flexibility.     1    

An obvious benefit for many employers is reduced costs. With a widespread workforce, there’s no need to have an office big enough for everyone. They also save on travel costs, as meetings that once “needed” to be done face-to-face can now be done online.     2     With the work from anywhere movement, employers can hire global talents. They’re not restricted to people living nearby.

    3     In an ever changing and developing working world, offering benefits like this could be what makes a company stand out from another for a specific candidate.

For many employees, working from anywhere supports mental health.     4     Imagine ending a particularly stressful meeting. Rather than going back to your office desk, you step out your door and have a coffee in the sun or walk along a beach. In Addition, working from anywhere allows you to have a better work-life balance. It lets you travel to see family, watch your daughter’s soccer game, and go to the little bakery—all while being paid.     5    

A．But it’s not only about money.

B．However, every coin has two sides.

C．It decreases stress and other concerns.

D．Your time is spent on the things that matter.

E．There are a lot of benefits for companies and workers.

F．Offering remote job positions makes a company more competitive.

G．Offices are increasingly where you go to put the company into company.

5 . Speciality Museums in Europe

National Railway Museum, York

Home to locomotives(火车头)and a collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Immerse yourself in stories from centuries of railway history and explore a million railway-related objects to know the importance of it during times of war.

Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

FREE ENTRY

Maritime Museum, Jersey

You can’t fail to enjoy the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea. Full of interacting items experience life aboard ship in a cabin. Lots to open, press, turn and even design a ship by yourself. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment.

Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Admission: $40 per adult; $25 per child(6-18 years).

Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. As a visitor, you experience this story through an audio tour, quotes, photos, videos, and original items.

Opening hours: Daily 9:00 AM-10:00 PM

Admission: $30 per adult/youth; $25 per child(4-12 years)

Vasa Museum, Stockholm

The Vasa ship capsized and sank on its first voyage in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was recovered and put into the museum. The story of the king’s beautiful, yet terrifying ship fascinates people of all ages.   

Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Admission: $38. Free entry for children.

1. How much should a couple with their two kids, aged 3 and 11, pay for admission to Anne Frank House?

A．$55.

B．$85.

C．$90.

D．$115.

2. What do Vasa Museum and National Railway Museum have in common?

A．They display collections of military products.

B．They are open to the public every day.

C．They tell historical stories about the transport.

D．They charge children a discounted price.

3. Where should visitors go if they want to gain more hands—on experience?

A．Anne Frank House.	B．Vasa Museum.
C．National Railway Museum.	D．Maritime Museum.

6 . With thrill-seeking spots from north to south, there are various of theme parks in California for every taste and style. Different parks offer unique experiences and I’m here to help you decide which is best for you! Here are the top 3 California theme parks that shouldn’t be missed.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Cinema lovers delight as they visit Universal Studios Hollywood. Experience the movie magic and behind-the-scenes Hollywood studio tours at this Southern California theme park. This is one of the best theme parks in California that doesn’t break the bank. There are always discounts available online and with a good search, you may end up paying next to nothing for a trip to Universal Studios with the whole family.

Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the most popular theme parks in California and it is also known as “America’s first theme park, “ for it is over 100 years old. Its wild west theme is seen throughout the park with cowboy characters striding (阔步)along in the western-themed live entertainment. After you go on roller coasters, check out Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Some guests visit the theme park for that restaurant alone. Work up your appetite from walking around the park all day for a delicious chicken dinner.

Legoland California

Legoland California is a children＇s paradise (乐园). Kids are excited when they see their favorite toys come to life at a whole amusement park. There are also kid-themed shows for children to watch throughout the park so your children never grow bored. Don’t forget to try all the delicious food around Legoland like fried apples.

1. Who will make Universal Studios Hollywood their first choice?

A．Lego lovers.	B．Movie lovers.
C．Thrill seekers.	D．Bargain traders.

2. What is available in “America’s first theme park”?

A．Fish.

B．Beef.

C．Mutton.

D．Chicken.

3. Why is Legoland California children’s paradise?

A．They can eat the delicious food free of charge.

B．They can play a part in the kid-themed shows.

C．They can experience their favorite toys vividly.

D．They can make fried apples when feeling bored.

7 . EDITOR’S NOTE

A Century in Circulation

This year’s annual classics collection is particularly special, given it is the magazine’s 100th anniversary year. Peeling back the covers of the thousands of editions, published in numerous countries, and dating back to the first issue in February 1922, is always a task we enjoy doing.

This collection offers a wide range of different subjects. Each one we hope will inform, delight, amuse and perhaps even confound our readers: from stepping inside the French artist Pierre-Auguste’s inner circle of friends (Page 84), to finding peace from depression in a solitary walk on the beach (Page 92) and meeting a cat who held a family together as they began to fall apart (Page 20). My favorite article, Exploits of Charles (Page 100), is written by a mother about the increasingly odd behavior of a little boy in her young son’s kindergarten class. I am sure you’ll enjoy this amusing account of a small boy adjusting to his new classmates and teachers. With an endless supply of wonderful stories, surprising insights and experiences to share, Reader’s Digest remains a place to find fresh perspectives and a great read.

Happy reading!

Louise Waterson Editor-in-Chief

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1. What makes this issue of Reader’s Digest so unique?

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B．A countless supply of stories.

C．Special anniversary collection.

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2. On which page can readers find a funny story?

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B．Page 92

C．Page 84

D．Page 20

3. Which article can possibly get the highest payment?

A．Secret World of a Wise Cat

B．Four Tips to Prevent Vision Loss

C．Reunited with My Rescuers, Two Fishermen

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8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

We have all heard the expression: “Remember to stop and smell the roses.” But, how often do we really take time out of our busy fast-paced lives to notice the world around us? I have reflected back on one situation many times since it happened and have learned several powerful lessons from it.

I’m as guilty as anyone of ignoring the world around in this manner, especially when I am driving on California’s overcrowded streets. A short time ago, however, I witnessed an event that showed me how being wrapped up in my own little world has kept me from being fully aware of the bigger world picture around me.

I was driving to a business appointment and, as usual, I was planning in my mind what I was going to say. I came to a very busy crossroads where the stoplight had just turned red. “All right,” I thought to myself, “I can beat the next light if I race ahead of the pack. ”My mind and car were in auto pilot, ready to go when suddenly my absent-minded state was broken by an unforgettable sight.

A young couple, both blind, was walking arm-in-arm across this busy crossroads with cars whizzing by in every direction. The woman was holding something tightly in her hands that sling to her chest, obviously carrying a child. Both of them had a white walking stick extended, searching for clues to direct them across the crossroads.

Initially I was moved. They were overcoming what I felt was one of the most feared handicaps — blindness. “Wouldn’t it be terrible to be blind?” I thought. Without realizing the danger they were in, they were walking right the path of oncoming cars. I was frightened for them because I didn’t know if the other drivers understood what was happening.

However, as I watched from the front line of traffic, I saw a miracle unfold before my eyes.

注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Every car in every direction did the same thing.
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Never noticing something different, the couple adjusted their route as they followed the coaching.
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9 . Group Reservations

With 8.5 acres of exhibits and activities, the Science Museum of Minnesota is the perfect place to bring groups of all ages! Discover superheroes of science, thought-provoking exhibitions, hands-on experiments, fan-favorites like Sportsology and the Dinosaurs & Fossils Gallery, traveling exhibits, and more, all in downtown St. Paul.

Hours

The Museum is open daily from 9: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.

Group visits may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open.

Group prices

Groups of fifteen or more receive $ 2 off general ticket rates. The discounted rate is:

Adult (18 + ) $27.95

Child (4-17)   $17.95

Children 3 and under are free.

K-12 School Groups

K-12 school groups qualify for special field trip rates. Please call the Science Museum Contact Center at (651) 221 -9444 for more information.

Make Your Group Purchase

Discounted General Exhibit and Omni theater tickets for groups of 15 or more can be reserved by calling the Science Museum Contact Center at (651) 221 - 9444. You can also purchase discounted General Exhibit tickets for groups of 15 or more online at 8mm. org tickets, where the discount will be automatically added and displayed in your cart at checkout. Group discount Omni theater tickets are not currently available online; please call the Contact Center to purchase.

Safety Guidelines

❖ Masks are welcomed and encouraged for all visitors;

❖ Advance reservations required;

❖ Safe distancing reminders throughout the museum;

❖ A state-of-the-art HVAC system and careful monitoring to ensure excellent indoor air quality.

1. What is a visitor able to see at the Science Museum of Minnesota?

A．Superhero movies.	B．The Wildlife Gallery.
C．Contemporary art.	D．Exhibits from other places.

2. What is the minimum number for booking a group visit?

A．10.

B．15.

C．17.

D．18.

3. What must all visitors do before visiting the Museum?

A．Bring a face mask.	B．Make a booking.
C．Monitor the air quality.	D．Check body temperature.

10 . Thanks to the pandemic, more people are or have been working from home. Multiple studies and surveys have shown that many would like to carry on doing so, even as the threat from COVID-19 fades. However, new research carried out in the USA suggests that in-person teams tend to perform better in creativity at certain tasks than those working through videoconferencing software.

The initial study involved 602 participants, including university students and staff. With half the pairs sitting face-to-face in one room, and half using videoconferencing software, subjects were asked to come up with novel uses for a product. The researchers found that the in-person teams generated a greater number and wider range of ideas than the virtual teams. But when it came to their ability to pick the ‘best’ idea rated by comparing the creativity scores of the ideas they chose with the scores of those picked by the judges, there was little difference between the two groups.

To make sure the study wasn’t specific to any given population group, the tests were then conducted again, with 1,490 engineers working for a large company from five other countries. For this second set of tests, participants were asked to come up with new product ideas for their real-life employer. Using a variety of methods, the researchers found that people in the in-person group looked around the room and talked with each other more, whereas those using videoconferencing software took it in turns to speak and kept their eyes on the screen. These things negatively connected to idea generation.

“This new research was an important first step. But this is a single study and the effects are somewhat small, amounting to a difference in one or two ideas between the groups. How much impact this has would depend on the company itself. ” said Dr. Jay Olson, who studies ways to measure creativity.

1. What did the new research made in America show?

A．Relaxing environment leads to great ideas.

B．Videoconferencing makes creativity likely happen.

C．Home-working surroundings bring about creativity.

D．Interaction in-person better contributes to novel ideas.

2. In what way did the two groups tested in the initial study reveal little difference?

A．The ability to pick the best ideas.	B．The methods to tell the best ideas.
C．The number of best ideas produced.	D．The scores obtained in creating ideas.

3. Why was the research conducted again?

A．To make the test more convincing.	B．To engage more people in the study.
C．To arouse the creativity of the subjects.	D．To classify the participants of the study.

4. What did Dr. Jay Olson suggest?

A．Conducting more researches.	B．Treating the effects critically.
C．Making full use of the findings.	D．Clarifying the results of the study.