1 . Four best thrift (节俭) stores in New York

Housing Works

•Address: NYC Multiple Locations

•Opening Hours: 11 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday; 12 pm-5 pm Sunday

Housing Works has locations offering many second-hand treasures all throughout the city, including the Upper East Side. It’s a great place for thrifters living in the area or visiting the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for clothing, shoes, or even furniture, Housing Works is always worth the stop. The stores also support the unhoused and those living with HIV/AIDS, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there.

Chelsea Flea

•Address: 729 West 25th St, btw 6 Ave + B’ way
•Opening Hours: 8 am-4 pm Saturday-Sunday

Open year round on Saturdays and Sundays, the Chelsea Flea market is truly a full weekend adventure! There are thrift shops selling everything from antiques to jewelry (珠宝), and even great food options. And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (老式的) clothing in all of NYC!

AuH20

•Address: 84 E 7th St, NY, NY 10003
•Opening Hours: 12 pm-7 pm Tuesday-Sunday

This is definitely one of the best places to find a bargain on clothes. You can find tons of items priced between $5-$40, so you won’t blow your budget even if you pick out a few new pieces. This neighborhood store is a highlight of the East Village shopping scene, and should be on everyone’s list of the best thrift stores in NYC.

Celene’s Thrift Shop

•Address: 568 Grandview Ave, Queens, NY, 11385
•Opening Hours: 9 am--7 pm Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday

Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. It’s such a great environment to shop, and you can always find what you’re looking for or something you didn’t even know you needed!

1. What is special about Housing Works?

A．It is closed on holidays.	B．It supports charitable causes.
C．It is famous for its vintage treasures.	D．It is limited to a few specific places.

2. Where can customers buy cheap clothes after 6 pm on Sunday?

A．AuH20.

B．Chelsea Flea.

C．Housing Works.

D．Celene’s Thrift Shop.

3. What do Chelsea Flea and Celene’s Thrift Shop have in common?

A．They offer a friendly dining experience.	B．They are open every day all year round.
C．They have the same opening hours.	D．They sell special vintage clothing.

2 . Museums aren’t just for hanging art or displaying historical facts. All around the world, there are museums devoted to the art of cinema. Here are some you shouldn’t miss.

MAD MAX MUSEUM

First opened in 2010, the Mad Max Museum in Silverton, New South Wales has been a popular tourist attraction for the sleepy town in the Australian Outback. Owner Adrian Bennett moved his family from northern England to the town where director George Miller and star Mel Gibson filmed 1981’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. Over the years, Bennett has collected many important items.

GHIBLI MUSEUM

The museum opened in 2001 and is dedicated to the animation of Studio Ghibli and the films of director Hayao Miyazaki, who also designed the museum. The museum features exhibits for some of the studio’s most popular films, such as Spirited Away and Castle In The Sky. It also features The Saturn Theater, which screens exclusive short films from the Japanese animation studio.

OZ MUSEUM

Founded in 2004, the Oz Museum in Wamego is dedicated to The Wizard of Oz. It even features memorabilia(传 记)from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Wiz and Motown’s film adaptation starring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow. Every October, the small Kansas town transforms for its annual “OZtoberFest” weekend with hot air balloon rides and Yellow Brick Road bike tours.

007 MUSEUM

In 2002, longtime James Bond fan Gunnar Schäfer opened the world’s first museum devoted to British super-spy James Bond. Located in Nybro, Sweden, the 007 Museum features more than 60,000 original pieces from the entire film, such as a snowmobile from Die Another Day, the BMW Z3 from Goldeneye, and first editions of all of Ian Fleming’s original James Bond novels.

1. Which museum is the oldest?

A．007 MUSEUM.	B．OZ MUSEUM.
C．GHIBLI MUSEUM.	D．MAD MAX MUSEUM.

2. Who opened 007 MUSEUM?

A．Adrian Bennett.	B．Hayao Miyazaki.
C．George Miller.	D．Gunnar Schäfer.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce.	B．To inform.
C．To encourage.	D．To educate.

3 . Hotels around the U. S. are offering ways for travelers to stay healthy and active. If you’re looking for help to stay in shape while on the road, check out these hotels:

Hotel Monaco

Manager Ed Virtue, who loves riding, invites guests to ride with him on Wednesdays for one hour. He takes guests on a scenic tour of the city’s famous monuments and historic sites, as well as a ride near the Potomac River. The hotel even has one electric bike for those who want a more intense ride throughout the city.

Schofield Hotel

It offers a yoga mat and yoga programs right in your room. And if you go to Cleveland later this year, stay at this hotel to enjoy additional wellness offerings. The hotel will offer a service that provides maps of bike trails that only local people usually know.

Grand Hotel

It recently turned their 14th floor into “Stay Well” rooms that focus on health and wellness. The rooms, 171 in total, feature Vitamin C-infused showers to promote healthy hair and skin and lighting to aid in improving sleep. And if you don’t want to skip your diet, the mini-bars in these rooms have healthy items such as coconut water, raisins and almonds (杏仁).

Fairmont Park

If you love rock climbing, stay at the hotel. Guests here can enjoy these activities at a discounted rate inside nearby Lakeshore Sports and Fitness, a health club. The hotel itself also offers daily fitness classes by professional training experts. The fitness centre is also open 24 hours in case that a business meeting runs late.

1. Those guests who are into yoga can choose to stay in __________.

A．Hotel Monaco	B．Fairmont Park
C．Schofield Hotel	D．Grand Hotel

2. At Grand Hotel, guests can __________.

A．have a healthy shower in each room

B．learn how to climb the rocks

C．have a balanced diet as usual

D．have healthy items in the room for free

3. The health centre in Fairmont Park is open day and night to __________.

A．thank those who choose to stay in that hotel

B．provide more time for those who like to stay up

C．guarantee those who attend meetings to work out

D．ensure that guests can be guided by training experts

4 . Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) is a theme park about the popular animated movies by Studio Ghibli. It opened in November 2022, and unlike other theme parks does not feature any rides, but rather let visitors explore into the atmospheric fantasy worlds presented in the various popular Ghibli movies. Just let your imagination run wild in this fantastic park!

Located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, Ghibli Park is less than two hours from Kyoto by train. The theme park will be about 17.5 acres when completed.

The theme park currently consists of three areas. The main one is “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse”, an indoor facility that will house exhibits including the Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky, the Catbus from Totoro, and another recreation out of The Secret World of Arrietty. A second area, “Hill of Youth”, features a shop from Whisper of the Heart and another recreation from The Cat Returns. The third is “Dondoko Forest” with a full recreation of the house from My Neighbor Totoro and a Totoro-themed playground. One of the two areas that will open later (“after 2023”, the park’s press office said) is “Mononoke Village”, referencing Princess Mononoke and her adventure among large forest animal gods. The other is “the Valley of Witches”, which will include some parts from Howl’s Moving Castle, and Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a hardworking young witch.

There is currently no pass that allows visitors to see all areas of Ghibli Park. You must buy separate tickets for each attraction you want to visit.

●Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse: 2000-2500 yen

●Hill Of Youth: 1000 yen

●Dondoko Forest: 1000 yen

●Children under 3 are free of charge; children aged 4 to12 cost half.

The pass of Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse cost 500 yen more on weekends and national holidays than on weekdays.

1. What can tourists experience while visiting Ghibli Park?

A．The amazing Ghibli world	B．The exciting rides.
C．The dreamlike parades.	D．The history of Ghibli.

2. If the Smith couple with their two kids (three-year-old & five-year-old) want to enjoy the whole Ghibli Park next Saturday, how much should they pay?

A．¥12,455

B．¥9,750

C．¥13,455

D．¥11,250

3. Where can we probably find this passage?

A．In a news magazine.	B．In a travel guide.
C．In a novel.	D．In a storybook.

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在表格空白处填入适当信息。每空不超过3个单词。

Moon Park

Moon Park is five kilometers north of Oldtown Railway Station. You can catch a free bus to the park from outside the station. There are many things to do at Moon Park and most people spend a whole day there.

Moon Park has 25 different rides. One of the most popular is the Shock Drop. For this ride, people sit in a small cage with a safety belt on. The chairs take the riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park. you can riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park, you can hear people screaming as they come down. The Big Wheel is a quieter ride but it is almost as popular as the Shock Drop. When you are at the top of the wheel, you can see all over the city. Other rides include the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars.

As well as going on the rides, you can watch free entertainment all through the day. There are magic shows, pop concerts and several animal acts, including horses that dance to music.

After you have spent the morning watching the entertainment and going on rides, you will probably be hungry. Moon Park has many fast-food shops as well as some sit-down restaurants and, of course, there are several ice-cream and sweets shops.

Title	Moon Park
Introduction to Moon Park	Moon Park     1     to the north of Oldtown Railway Station. People can go there     2     bus from outside the station. People can spend a whole day here,     3     many Things.
Various     4     in Moon Park	One of the most popular rides is the Shock Drop People     5     when they come down from above the park. You can take the Big Wheel,     6     is quieter, to see all over the city. There are other rides, the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars     7     .
Entertainment in Moon Park	Besides going on the rides, you can watch entertainment     8     all through the day, such as magic shows, pop concerts, animal acts and so on.
Places for eating in Moon Park	There are many fast-food shops, some sit-down restaurants,       9     several ice-cream and sweets shops for people to go to when they are     10     .

6 . Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world? Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous places that would surely give you excitement.

Gardaland

Considered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.

Universal Studios

Noted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Happy Valley

Happy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and carnivals. Composing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.

1. Where can people enjoy the themed-water well?

A．Gardaland	B．Happy Valley.
C．Universal Studios.	D．Southeastern Italy.

2. If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice?

A．Happy Valley.	B．Gardaland.
C．Universal Studios.	D．Blue Tornado.

3. Where can we probably read the passage?

A．In a novel.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．In a textbook.	D．In a book review.

7 . Great Food Markets Around the Globe

Around the world, food markets create a place for community gathering and nourishment and they allow visitors to immerse themselves in the culture and history of their destinations, all while serving up delectable—and often adventurous—culinary treats. These 6 open-air markets, soaring food halls, and colorful bazaars are wonderful places to savor in local flavor and discover inspiring ingredients.

Castries Market in Castries, St. Lucia

This colorful Caribbean market is filled with tropical fruits and vegetables, including breadfruit, jambu, and soursop, as well as island-grown spices. Coconut water straight from a young coco-nut is a particular treat.

Old Market Hall and Kaup-patori Market Square in Helsinki, Finland

The vendors of Helsinki’s iconic Kauppatori Market Square serve up herring seaside as they hawk Finn-ish meat pastries. Nearby, inside the renovated Old Market Hall, artisan breads, smoked meats, and classic sweets are on offer.

St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, Canada

Saturday is farmers market day in downtown Toronto, a tradition dating back to 1803, held along-side 120 specialty food and craft vendors. Save room for a peameal bacon sandwich, a local specialty.

Ferry Building in San Francisco, California

You can make an amazing meal by grazing through the restaurants and gourmet food vendors of the Ferry Building every day of the week. But Saturdays, when the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market surrounds the building, offer the real feast.

Mercado de la Merced in Mexico City, Mexico

The first thing you notice at Mer-cado de la Merced is its size: the equivalent of about eight city blocks filled with chilies, cactus fruit, cha-pulines (grasshoppers), and innu-merable other Mexican ingredients.

Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo’s wholesale fish market— the world’s largest—has moved to the new Toyosu Market, but the bustling outer market at Tsukiji remains and is still a highlight for sushi lovers. Find freshly sliced sashimi among 300-plus shops and restaurants (generally closed on Sundays and Wednesdays).

1. What is special for visitors if they went to Castries Market?

A．Coconut water	B．Tropical fruits and vegetables
C．A peameal bacon sandwich	D．Freshly sliced sashimi

2. Which day of the week is farmers market day in downtown Toronto?

A．Wednesday

B．Saturday

C．Friday

D．Thursday

3. Which market is famous for its large size?

A．St. Lawrence Market	B．Ferry Building
C．Mercado de la Merced	D．Tsukiji Fish Market

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many days is the Visitors’ Center open a week?

A．Five.

B．Six.

C．Seven.

2. What should car drivers do at Finchbrooke Country Park?

A．Limit the speed.

B．Pay the parking fee.

C．Drive on hard-surfaced paths.

3. Where can visitors find a telephone when the Visitors’ Center is closed?

A．In the cafe.

B．At the park entrance.

C．Near the lake.

4. What is allowed to do at the park?

A．Swimming.

B．Skating.

C．Camping.

9 . The Pacific Northwest is undoubtedly the best region for such an outdoor activity. The nature in these states is just amazing. From waterfalls to thick woods, this region is the best place for the nature lovers.

Toketee Falls

The Toketee Falls is just breathtaking. We are sure you have seen the falls on the Internet and you have fallen in love with this wonder. However, coming to the actual place will be an unforgettable experience. This is a perfect place for families, especially kids.

Carroll Rim Trail

The Pacific Northwest does not offer forests only. The Carroll Rim Trail in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon is one of the driest places in the region. But the place is equally amazing. By visiting the Carroll Rim Trail you will see the best sunsets ever, so be sure not to miss this place.

Oneonta Gorge

Oneonta Gorge is probably one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. This place provides hiking in shallow water while enjoying the incredible view of rocks covered with moss (苔藓) . It is recommended that this place should be visited in summer, since during this period the water level is the lowest. Walking in shallow cold water definitely pays off once you reach the Oneonta Gorge.

Mount Storm King

The Mount Storm King in Washington is one of the most visited places in the state. The incredible views of the mountains and the water provide a wonderful show for the nature lovers. The trail has an elevation ( 海拔) of 2, 300 feet, which means you have to come prepared. The difficult hiking is worth once you see the surroundings.

Keep this list in mind. Once you decide to see this region, you don’t want to miss these geographical features. We are sure you will regret not enjoying the wonders and the beauty of the nature.

1. Which place should a couple with 3 kids choose?

A．Toketee Falls.	B．Carroll Rim Trail.
C．Oneonta Gorge.	D．Mount Storm King.

2. What is special about Carroll Rim Trail among the 4 destinations?

A．It is the highest.

B．The falls here are wonderful.

C．The rocks are covered with moss.

D．It is the only place where you can’t play with water.

3. Which kind of people might visit Mount Storm King?

A．Those who dislike making plan.	B．Those who want to enjoy sunset.
C．Those who enjoy staying with kids.	D．Those who are tough and in good condition.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

For a book lover, stepping into a bookstore is always exciting, but a new bookstore in China makes the experience really     1     (amaze).

Located in the west of Chengdu in Sichuan Province, there is a bookstore that is just like a magical world. Upon entering, visitors can see C-shaped bookcases,     2     create a series of private spaces. In the center of the store, towering arches (拱门) take advantage of the full     3     (high) of the space.

It looks like the books     4     (spread) out from the floor to the ceiling. But actually the books placed on the highest levels are not real. The store already has     5     collection of over 80,000 books, so there’s actually no waste of space.

Visitors walking through the store will find areas designed     6     (serve) different purposes. The children’s reading area, for example, features panda posters, bamboo bookshelves and colorful cushions (坐垫). The panda pictures hanging on the bookshelves are like pandas     7     (climb) on high branches. The colorful cushions can provide comfort     8     children to sit on the ground and relax. All the     9     (element) of the design come together to give visitors an interesting experience.

In a word, it really     10     (present) the local famous man-made landscape, even though it is in an artistic way.