In today’s global village, multiculturalism is normal. But one neighbourhood in particular claims to be one of
2 . Four Most Incredible Stadiums in North America
Estadio Azteca
Maybe it’s not the nicest， but it is a must-visit stadium(体育馆)in Mexico. Lying in the suburbs of Santa Ursula in Mexico City, it is the stadium that hosts the national soccer game in Mexico. When the 1970 World Cup was there, it hosted 10 matches, including the semi-final, and the final between Brazil and Italy. Estadio Azteca is the largest stadium in Mexico, with a capacity (容量)of 87,523．
Olympic Stadium
Given that Canada doesn’t have that many professional sports teams (at least not with the same popularity of US teams), stadiums north of the border are generally smaller and don’t quite get the same investment(投资)that stadiums south of the border do. The stadium was used for the Montreal Expos, and now is carefully used for soccer games. In fact, it’s set to host some World Cup games in 2026, but anybody who’s been inside can tell you it’s not a stadium fit to host such a big event.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is one of the best stadiums in North America, and not just for sports, but for concerts and other events as well. If you are traveling into New York City by train, you will see the stadium right as you enter the city, above the train station. Before you get to your seats, the outskirts of the stadium actually look like a high-end hotel. It won’t disappoint(使失望)you.
Michigan Stadium
Would you be surprised to know that the second largest stadium in the world is a college football stadium? That’s right. Michigan Stadium, home of the University of Michigan Wolverines, is the largest stadium in the United States and the second-largest stadium in the world. It has a capacity of 107,601.When you see Michigan Stadium, you know you’re talking about college football.
1. What do Estadio Azteca and Olympic Stadium have in common?| A．They were built at the same time. |
| B．They both hosted World Cup games. |
| C．They don’t have modern technology. |
| D．They both can be used to host soccer games. |
| A．It used to be a hotel. |
| B．It can also serve as a theater. |
| C．It is the best stadium in North America. |
| D．It will host some World Cup games in the future. |
| A．Estadio Azteca. |
| B．Olympic Stadium. |
| C．Michigan Stadium. |
| D．Madison Square Garden. |
3 . Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the racks and settle down with a new book, or use flowing libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations.
Kansas City Library (Kansas City, Missouri)
Along the south wall of this parking garage’s exterior, visitors are treated to what looks like a huge shelf of books. The building originally served as a bank, which is readily apparent when the library has screenings in its Vault Theater, inside an actual 1925 bank vault.
Stuttgart City Library (Stuttgart, Germany)
Opened in 2011, this nine-story public library designed by Eun Young Yi is characterized by its impressive white-on-white color scheme, its bold cubic shape and its cavernous interior. This cultural center for the city, designed to feel open and full of light, can be entered from any of its four sides, and readers can borrow artwork as well as books.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To fight with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels to bring books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s migratory people. Currently the service focuses on children, but with more funding they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)
A stunning combination of cutting edge and sustainable, this building was made from recycled materials, features a green roof, and was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also state of the art, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
1. What is the feature of Kansas City Library?| A．It used to be a bank. | B．It has only a book shelf. |
| C．It served as a park lot. | D．It makes use of robot cranes. |
| A．Kansas City Library. | B．Stuttgart City Library. |
| C．The Camel Library Service. | D．Macquarie University Library. |
| A．To sell the artwork in libraries. | B．To urge people to read books. |
| C．To show the art of architecture. | D．To keep people staying in the libraries. |
4 . The co-working movement has seen explosive market growth over the past decade. These four global co-working hotels are leading the way.
Public a Isrotel (Herzliya, Israel)
Situated in the center of a thriving high-tech hub, Israel’s Public a Isrotel is the first choice for guests seeking the synergy of modern friendliness and working spaces. The well-equipped sixth floor co-working space is framed by scenic sea views and has been uniquely designed to deliver an effective working atmosphere.
Hotel Tryp(Dubai, UAE)
Here, hotel guests mix alongside local businessmen in a comfortable, urban setting built to ignite inspiration. The expansive space incorporates biophilic design to fill nature into the working environment—a method proven to improvement al well-being and productivity.
Selina(Bogota, Colombia)
For teams and solo travelers on a tight budget, Selina in Bogota bridges the gap between boutique hotel and hostel. The space is equipped with stylish industrial fixes: wooden bench tables, Edison bulbs, exposed pipes, open spaces, and brick walls help foster an innovative state of mind.
Hotel Phoenix Biltmore (Phoenix, USA)
The hotel invites guests and non-guests to enjoy its work space, where all the resources helpful to productivity are readily available. A 20-seat high table section is a working area by day and bar by night; a small library provides computers, printers, and office supplies; and a cafe where remote workers can enjoy free coffee and biscotti.
1. Where should you go to enjoy a beauty?| A．Herzliya. | B．Dubai. | C．Bogota. | D．Phoenix. |
| A．Publica Isrotel. | B．Hotel Tryp. |
| C．Selina. | D．Hotel Phoenix Biltmore. |
| A．Hotel guests can both work and drink at night. |
| B．Hotel guests can access various office facilities. |
| C．Hotel guests can talk with the local businessmen. |
| D．Hotel guests can see modern industrial buildings. |
5 . Four Most Beautiful Subways in the World
City Hall Station, New York
Country: the USA
Opened: 1904
Unlike the other subway stations, this one hasn’t been in use since 1945. However, it can be admired by those going aboard the trains that run on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. Opened on October 27, 1904, this station was designed to represent the flagship of the new subway. Thanks to the specific shape and colors, the station remains the only one of its kind and very impressive—so impressive that it’s often chosen as a movie set.
Toledo Station, Naples
Country: Italy
Opened: 2012
The subway station which is considered the most beautiful in the world stands in Italy. The new design of the Toledo Station in Naples features colorful pictures from a full range of shades of blue. During the construction of the station, it brought to light several archaeological (考古的)finds dating back to the end of the 15th to early 16th century as well as Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd century.
Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal
Country: Canada
Opened: 1966
Champ-de-Mars is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Subway, Canada. It features colorful glass windows made by the artist Marcelle Ferron. Some of the works featured in this station are also considered to be the artist’s most famous ones.
Komsomolskaya, Mosca
Country: Russia
Opened: 1952
Standing in Komsomolskaya Square and the crossroads of three different subway lines, this station is very busy and beautiful. Its place and inside design make it a perfect representation of Russian culture.
1. What can be known about City Hall Station?| A．It represents the new culture. | B．It is the oldest subway in the world. |
| C．It has appeared in some movies. | D．It can transport the most passengers. |
| A．The USA. | B．Italy. | C．Canada. | D．Russia. |
| A．City Hall Station, New York. | B．Toledo Station, Naples. |
| C．Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal. | D．Komsomolskaya, Mosca. |
1. What is the woman doing now?
| A．Taking the customer’s order. |
| B．Collecting comments from customers. |
| C．Dealing with complaints. |
| A．In a restaurant. | B．On the street. | C．In a concert hall. |
| A．Excellent service. | B．A variety of food. | C．Wonderful performance. |
| A．Turn down the music. | B．Turn off the noisy music. | C．To be more friendly. |
1. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Chemicals. | B．Pollution. | C．Management. |
| A．In the city. | B．Near a TV station. | C．Outside the town. |
| A．Stop the factory from polluting the river. |
| B．Report the event on TV. |
| C．Close the factory. |
| A．Talk to the woman’s uncle. |
| B．Turn a blind eye to the event. |
| C．Run a story on it by a TV station. |
8 . Gradually, the need for green space became a habit that changed my life. When I was staying with friends, I’d hunt out parks. Within a couple of months, I’d signed up as a volunteer at a local community garden and would get there early on Sunday mornings, as if it were my own kind of church.
It’s not surprising that being outdoors and surrounding myself with nature helped me through this difficult time. Studies by the Royal College of Physicians have found that gardening can lower blood pressure, relieve anxiety and depression, boost mood, and burn calories.
The underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably refers to
| A．praying to God in the church |
| B．the need for green space in life |
| C．hunting out as many parks as possible |
| D．the voluntary work in the community garden |
9 . On 4 February 2022, the Olympic cauldron was lit, signalling the start of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The events of the Games will take place in a combination of brand new structures and existing venues.
National Aquatics Centre
The iconic indoor venue in combination with its box-like design, earned it the moniker, “The Water Cube” ,which has been transformed into the “Ice Cube” in preparation for the Curling/Wheelchair Curling competition (Paralympic Winter Games). The multi-purpose venue will continue to be used for both winter and summer sports, switching between the two depending on the season.
Wukesong Sports Centre
After staging the basketball tournament at the 2008 Olympics, the Wukesong Sports Centre has successfully been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since. With a capacity of 18, 000 spectators, it will serve as the main indoor venue for ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Games alongside the National Indoor Stadium.
Big Air Shougang
Arguably the most unique venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is Big Air Shougang, which is the world’s first permanent venue for Big Air and will stage the freestyle skiing and snowboard Big Air competitions at the Games. Following the Winter Olympics, the venue will be used for various sports competitions and athlete training, as well as cultural and civic events.
National Speed Skating Oval
The National Speed Skating Oval is the only new venue built on Beijing’s Olympic Green for the Winter Olympics. Unsurprisingly, the National Speed Skating Oval-bearing the nickname “The Ice Ribbon”-will host the speed skating competition at Beijing 2022. The stadium was built on the site of the Olympic Green Hockey Field used for field hockey event and the Olympic Green Archery Field used for the archery event in summertime.
1. What is special about “The Ice Ribbon”？| A．It will hold the Olympic Green Hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
| B．It will stage the Speed Skating Games at Beijing 2022. |
| C．It is the permanent venue for Big Air. |
| D．It has been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since 2008. |
| A．The National Aquatics Centre. |
| B．The National Speed Skating Oval. |
| C．The Big Air Shougang. |
| D．The National Indoor Stadium. |
| A．They are the brand new venues built for Beijing 2022. |
| B．They are especially built for the disabled athletes. |
| C．They are both indoor venues at the 2022 Winter Games. |
| D．They are major sites for cultural and civic events. |
10 . Slurp&Sip is a cheerful bistro (小酒馆) in Shanghai that specializes in exotic southwestern food from Yunnan Province.
Niu Yun, who hails from Kunming, Yunnan Province, opened her first eatery (小餐馆) in 2014 after studying in London.
“At that time there weren’t many choices for Yunnan food, and I think the province has so much tasty food and such a diverse food culture that I could bring to Shanghai,” she said. “After meeting a few good friends who also love Yunnan cuisine, we decided to open a simple Yunnan eatery focusing on street food to start with, introducing Yunnan rice noodles and street snacks I used to buy every day after school.”
Opening this new restaurant after operating Slurp for a few years is a natural step for Niu Yun and her partners. The menu of Slurp&Sip pays homage (敬意) to Niu’s origins with a major focus on Dai flavors.
“My mum is Dai, and I remember every time she brought me back to her hometown the food really made a strong impression. From how they cook and the ingredients they use, all are very special to me. Dai food is all about fresh and mixed ingredients, as well as natural and original ways of cooking,” she said.
“I feel diners shouldn’t only know about crossing the bridge rice noodles and steampot chicken when we talk about Yunnan food. We have such a diverse culture with so many different minorities, so I decided to start with the one I’m the most connected with,” she added.
Dai cuisine is characterized by a combination of fresh herbs, chilis and acidic elements. It incorporates lots of great produce from the province’s southernmost prefecture.
Dai food is also full of barbecue items often seen in night markets, such as roasted lemongrass stuffed fish, roasted chicken and roasted pork with Dai spices, all of which grace Slurp&Sip’s menu.
1. What motivated Niu Yun to focus on Dai flavors?| A．Her education. | B．Her family. |
| C．Her origins. | D．Her friends. |
| A．It’s delicious and popular. | B．It’s natural and organic. |
| C．It’s fresh and nutritious. | D．It’s varied and diverse. |
| A．It’s influenced by night market atmosphere. |
| B．It combines Southeastern Asian flavors. |
| C．It offers roasted items with Dai spices. |
| D．It represents authentic Kunming food. |
| A．Try the Ethnic Dai Food from Yunnan |
| B．An Overseas Returnee’s New Career |
| C．Slurp&Sip Is Back Here with its Legend |
| D．Explore China with Food and Drinks |
