1 . Sri Lanka is regarded as a best destination in the world to travel. It’s full of natural beauty, wildlife, rich cultures and traditions, etc. Green surroundings, historical places, beautiful landscapes and fine beaches are some of them. We have packed most of the important attractions in Sri Lanka just for four days and organized them in the best way to explore. A good English-speaking driver will be available throughout your stay in Sri Lanka.

What’s included

√ Bottled water

√ Air-conditioned vehicles

√ Very good hotels for 3 nights

√ Fuel surcharge

√ Breakfast (4)

× Entrance tickets to attractions

Departure & return

We can pick you up from the airport. All you have to do is share your arrival flight details. Further, we can pick you up from the hotel where you are staying.

What to expect

Day 1: Day in beautiful Kandy; 6 stops

Day 2: Sigiriya, Dambulla and wildlife safari tours; 4 stops

Day 3: Day for the upcountry Sri Lanka with a scenic train ride; 8 stops

Day 4: Day for the beach and city tours; 7 stops

Additional information

＊Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

＊Wheelchairs accessible

＊Near public transportation

＊Baby seats available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund (退款), cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

1. Which of the following may require an extra payment?

A．Admission tickets for sightseeing.	B．Getting into an air-conditioned car.
C．Being picked up from the airport.	D．Having breakfast in the hotel.

2. When can visitors travel by train?

A．On Day 1.

B．On Day 2.

C．On Day 3.

D．On Day 4.

3. What should visitors do to receive a full refund?

A．Seek confirmation of the detailed schedule.

B．Call off the trip at least a day ahead of time.

C．Buy travel insurance before departure.

D．Contact the experienced drivers.

2 . A paper published on November 15 in Current Biology suggests that a patch (小块) of cells developed for identifying human faces, the fusiform face area (FFA), is up and running in infants (婴儿) as young as two months old.

Rebecca Saxe, a professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her colleagues scanned 42 infants ranging in age from two to nine months using a special functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging (fMRI) helmet designed specifically for babies. Data from 16 of the infants had to be thrown out because it is extremely difficult to keep them happy, still and awake for long. For the 26 remaining infants, the scientists compared activity in visual areas of the brain while they watched 2.7-second video clips that described faces, body parts, landscapes, and other objects. Results showed more activity in the areas of the brain's visual system that are specialized for recognizing faces, bodies and scenes than areas for other observed objects.

"There's every reason to think that babies are born expecting and looking for their most important social partners, Saxe says." Something in their brain makes them interested in faces actually before they've had any experience with faces at all. Babies look toward face-like images from hours after birth."

Other researchers are not convinced by Saxe's conclusions. "I don't believe that there are face patches present at birth," Livingstone says. He views experience and learning are essential for the development of the FFA.

To Kalanit Grill-Spector, a psychology professor at Stanford University, the most exciting part of the new paper is not about this question of learned versus inborn development. "I think the study is kind of attempting to address this question, but it doesn't really provide a perfect answer one way or another. What impressed me is the amount of babies that they've scanned and with a lot of new innovations in baby fMRI," she says. "That's going to push the field forward."

1. Why were the data from the 16 infants abandoned?

A．Because the infants didn't watch the video clips.

B．Because the infants made no response to the objects.

C．Because the infants couldn't focus on objects for some time.

D．Because the infants were unwilling to wear helmets for long.

2. How did the researchers get the results?

A．By listing figures.

B．By asking questions.

C．By analyzing reasons.

D．By making comparisons.

3. Which statement would Rebecca Saxe probably agree with?

A．Infants can process facial patterns and give them meaning.

B．Specialized areas for recognizing faces are present at birth.

C．Some abilities of the visual system are gradually developed.

D．Experience and learning are essential for the development of the FFA.

4. Which word best describes Grill-Spector's attitude to the way of the research?

A．Objective.

B．Skeptical.

C．Favorable.

D．Disapproving.

3 . Film Music, a Beatles Salute and 2 More Picks for Your Weekend

（Matte Cooper Nov.18）

Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music

The Los Angeles philharmonic presents this three-part series displaying music from TV. the movies and video games and organized by, respectively. Oscar-winning "Joker" composer Hildur Guónadótir, "Bridgerton's" Kris Bowers and "Succession's" Nicholas Britell. Walt Disney Concert Hall.111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L. A. 8 p. m. Friday-Saturday. 2 p. m. Sunday. $20-$192. laphil.com

The Beatles: 1962-1966

An all-star band performs a track-by-track re-creation of this 1973 album—also known as the "Red Album"—that covers the Fab Four's first four years on Capitol Records. The performance at 7 p. m. on Saturday is sold out, but tickets are available for the 2: 30 p. m. show that same day. Grammy Museum. L. A. Live. 800 w. Olympic Blvd., downtown L. A. S53-$1 30. keithputneyproductions.com

Cinderella

Mezzo-soprano Serena Malfi sings the role of the princess-to-be as Los Angeles Opera stages Rossini's 1817 reworking of the classic fairy tale. In Italian with English subtitles. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L. A. 7: 30 p. m. Saturday; other dates through Dec.12. $15 and up. with half-price tickcis available—by phone only—for ages 17 and younger. Also available: an in-person live performance outdoors on the Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza on Nov. 28（S15. S30）and two live performances that can be viewed at home on Nov. 28 and Dec.1（S30 each）.（213）972-8001. laopera.org

Manet's Philosophers

Three large-scale portraits by the 19th century French painter, one from the Norton Simon collection and two on loan from the Art Institute of Chicago, are on display Friday through Feb. 28. Norton Simon Museum. 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. Closed Tuesdays-Wednesdays. S12-S15 students, active military and ages 18 and younger are free.（626）449-6840. nortonsimon.org.

1. Where would you go if you want to enjoy a concert on Saturday afternoon?

A．Walt Disney Concert Hall	B．Grammy Museum.
C．Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.	D．Norton Simon Museum.

2. Which is the most budget-friendly for a 20-year-old soldier?

A．Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music	B．The Beatles: 1962-1966
C．Cinderella	D．Manet's Philosophers

3. What do Cinderella and Manet's Philosophers have in common?

A．They are recreated from classical works.	B．They favor children and teenagers.
C．They will last for about two months.	D．They can be viewed by various means

4 . Having a conversation with a colleague or customer who constantly interrupts you is one of life's most discouraging experiences    1    But there are effective methods you can use to get your own points across.       

1.Discourage interruptions before they happen.

If you're about to tell an involved story or make a complex proposal, you may be able to protect yourself from interruptions by making that clear up front.     2     By letting the other person know in advance that the opinion will be heard and valued, you're encouraging that person to listen carefully to what you're about to say to provide a worthwhile response

2.Ask the rest of the group for input

    3     one method is to say something like, "We’ve heard from Sam a few times. Does anyone else have anything to contribute?" You're nicely putting the interrupter on notice that he or she has been talking all the time. And it's time to let others speak. You're also encouraging other members of your group to speak up.

3. Ask yourself if the interruption has value.

Some people interrupt because their brains work very fast. They've already grasped the information you're conveying, and they want to speed up the pace of the discussion.    4     you'll come across as being more interested in the issues than in yourself

While none of these skills is guaranteed to protect you from interrupters, trying one or another or maybe more than one in combination, should help you be heard instead of being interrupted Getting interrupted is always unpleasant, but you don't have to suffer it in silence.    5    

A．It happens all the time

B．Make sure you get to have your say

C．If you want to gain valuable insight

D．When the same person interrupts you repeatedly

E．Only some people have encountered interrupters in their lives

F．Explain that once you're done, you'll want the other person's input

G．If you stop and listen to the interrupter and ask a couple of questions