1 . A list of the most beautiful hotels in Guangdong villages was released recently by the Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province. These hotels offer distinctive experiences for travelers as well as a good night’s sleep. With the help of the following guide, you will be able to find some lovely hotels in Guangdong.
Yueji Hostel
Featuring well-designed reading rooms, the hotel is a fantastic option for tourists looking for a quiet holiday in the mountains. It also enables you to enjoy kungfu tea in the pavilion when you are tired of reading, or play with friendly Chinese countryside dogs in the garden.
Address: No. 1 Shangjiupo Lu, Shangjiupo village, Paitan town, Zengcheng district, Guangzhou
Mumian Inn
The inn is reconstructed from a French antique mansion with a history of more than 100 years. Situated next to the famous tourist spot, Paifang Street—a hub for Chaozhou specialties—visitors can try many well-known Chaozhou snacks, experience Chaozhou opera, and find traditional handicrafts such as wood carvings and embroidery.
Address: No. 2 Shangdongping Lu, Paifang Jie, Xiangqiao district, Chaozhou city
Nancy Chalets
The hotel is in the ancient villages of Ming and Qing dynasties, which have a history of over 800 years. The simple and primitive appearance of the hotel makes a vast contrast with the modern and luxurious interior decoration.
Address: Nanshe village, Chashan town, Dongguan city
Artist Tribe
If you are looking for a romantic rendezvous, this hotel is a great choice. Artists across China gather here to engage in literary and artistic creation. The hotel also offers a grand view of the sea and unspoiled natural beaches, making it the perfect spot to watch the sun dip into the ocean.
Address: Fangpo village, Jiaowei (countryside), Xuwen county, Zhanjiang city
1. If you are fond of silent atmosphere, which hotel will you choose?| A．Yueji Hostel | B．Mumian Inn | C．Nancy Chalets | D．Artist Tribe |
| A．It is a famous tourist spot. |
| B．It can provide Chaozhou snacks. |
| C．It is reconstructed from an old French building. |
| D．Its appearance is simple and primitive. |
| A．Guangzhou | B．Chaozhou | C．Dongguan | D．Zhanjiang |
2 . Look for cheap student accommodation in London? Why not start your search via our website, sign up for a free account and book it today?
Arch View House
Located next to the Wembley Stadium, it is home to 687 students. It has a range of private and shared studios, which come with their own kitchen, bathroom and living facilities. Away from your room, you’ll have access to public areas where you can relax. A fully equipped gym is available for you to use in your spare time. Prices start from £160 per week.
The Cube Ealing
It is a student accommodation located in Zone 3. It is only a 3 minute walk from the University of West London and a 25-minute tube ride to the city center as well as the University of Westminster. Prices start from £150 per week.
Sunlight Apartments
With Sunlight Apartment’s perfect location, it’s not just studying that’s convenient to enjoy shops and restaurants in London. It is a small and friendly community situated in the heart of Bethnal Green, which is a desirable location for students looking to live on the surrounding districts of Brick Lane and Whitechapel. Prices start from £110 per week.
Helen Graham House
Located in the center of Bloomsbury, it is perfect for students on a tight budget (预算) but want to be at the heart of the city. An eight minute walk to Birbeck and seven minutes from University of Law London, it’s not only the wonderful west of the city on your doorstep. Prices start from £130 per week.
1. What may Arch View House attract students most?| A．Its quiet surroundings. | B．Its convenient facilities. |
| C．Its public transportation. | D．Its friendly community. |
| A．£150. | B．£160. | C．£480. | D．£600. |
| A．Helen Graham House. | B．Arch View House. |
| C．The Cube Ealing. | D．Sunlight Apartments. |
3 . Best little parks in Brisbane
Brisbane has a number of great little parks in which you can travel around for hours and do all kinds of activities. Here are four of the best little parks I have discovered.
Frew Park
You can't miss Frew Park as you drive along Milton Road in Milton. It has a nice new set of tennis courts(球场)that are generally busy on the weekend. It also attracts people at night: especially over summer. The Arena Playground is designed for kids aged 10-15.
Wilson Outlook Reserve
The park has the best view in Brisbane. Whenever you see those beautiful photos of Brisbane, you'll find they are taken from Wilson Outlook Reserve. On any day in the early evening you will find a number of people with cameras taking their perfect Brisbane photos.
Bowen Bridge Heritage Trail
This is basically a small part of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway between Downey and Edmund Streets. Entering this part of the trail(小路)is like entering a special little world. First of all, you enter the park through a wooden gate. The part of the trail is covered over by hanging tree branches(树枝)and has several little art and design works, along with some historical information about Bowen Bridge.
Burnie Brae Park
The central area of the park is an open green space. Most mornings you will find joggers and walkers in the park. There is very good exercise equipment(设施)around the park. There are also two small play areas for kids. Dog lovers will find a small but well-designed dog park.
1. What do Frew Park and Burnie Brae Park have in common?| A．They have tennis courts. |
| B．They have special areas for kids. |
| C．They have places for dog lovers. |
| D．They have all kinds of sports equipment. |
| A．Frew Park. |
| B．Burnie Brae Park. |
| C．Wilson Outlook Reserve. |
| D．Bowen Bridge Heritage Trail. |
| A．Look at different foreign trees. |
| B．Plant trees near the wooden gate. |
| C．Buy artworks about Bowen Bridge. |
| D．Learn about the history of Bowen Bridge. |
4 . A Guide to New York City's Best Bookstores
In the hot and crowded summer city,there's nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in.Undoubtedly,a great bookstore can provide both relaxation and inspiration.Here are the must-visit bookstores in New York City:
Argosy Book Store
In this bookstore you can browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, out-of-print,and used books. It's been family owned for three generations, since it was founded in 1925, and also specializes in antique maps. The old wooden desks,green lamps,and piles of books elegantly decorating the floors will make you feel like you've traveled through time.
192 Books
The massive，stunning glass windows of 192 Books display everything from art tomes（巨著）to illustrated children's books.You can browse selections of books on literary fiction,film,history,and even science. The shop has an artsy feel,thanks to the gallery owner Paula Cooper and her husband, Henry Holt.
Dashwood Books
For those who love photography tomes,Dashwood Books is a hidden paradise on Bond Street.Here you can find rare,limited,and out-of-print photo books. Some days,you'll ever find bargain bins （柜）located near the back of the store，with options for less than ＄5 a pop． Fashion designers，such as Simone Rocha,have been known to trek to the store for inspiration.
Strand
Strand is always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during summer months.The third-floor houses extremely rare books.Maps and travel books are some of the options on the top floor,but the other floors also sell a variety of classics, used books and out-of-print titles.
1. Which bookstore enjoys a long history?| A．Argosy Book Store. | B．192 Books. |
| C．Dashwood Books. | D．Strand. |
| A．Antique maps. | B．Glass windows. |
| C．Photo books. | D．Fashionable designs. |
| A．Business. | B．Lifestyle. |
| C．Health. | D．Fashion. |
5 . When you want to get away from it all, it's hard to beat a small town holiday. Whether you're interested in history, culture, outdoor adventure, shopping therapy, food or a lazy day on the water, there's a small town for you.
We asked our network of contributors to nominate（提名）their favorites across the categories, and now we need you to vote for your favorites. You can vote once per day, per category until voting ends on Monday, June 29 at noon.
Best Coastal Small Town
Move over L. A., Miami and Honolulu! Our 20 nominees for Best Coastal Small Town offer uncrowded, simple and affordable seaside or lakeside fun in small packages that prove bigger isn't always better.
Best Historic Small Town
The USA has a rich and exciting history, and visiting the places which most affected it is so much more fun than reading about it. These 20 nominees for Best Historic Small Town have big histories and small populations, making them fun and affordable ways to dive into our nation's past.
Best Cultural Small Town
What each of these small towns lacks in size, it makes up for with a big cultural punch-museums, art galleries, performing arts and busy event calendars.
Best Food Small Town
Tasty things sometimes come in very small packages. These 20 small towns-each with a population of under 25,000-have big food scenes with chef driven restaurants, local flavors and plenty of variety, especially given their small size. Which is your favorite?
1. Where can visitors go when they want to know much about the nation's past?| A．Best Coastal Small Town. | B．Best Historic Small Town. |
| C．Best Small Town Cultural Scene. | D．Best Small Town Food Scene. |
| A．They can go to the seaside. | B．They can take delicious food. |
| C．They can vote for your favorites. | D．They can go on a visit to art galleries. |
| A．Small size. | B．Many flavors. | C．Some restaurants. | D．Less than 25,000 people. |
6 . City Books
About us
Covering over two floors, City Books has a large range of carefully chosen books, including a great number of books of local interest.
Founded and run by Paul and Inge Sweetman, the shop is on Western Road, in the Brunswick area of Brighton and Hove, right in the centre of the city.
In a competition held in Brighton and Hove, City Books was voted by locals “The Best Shop in Brunswick”. The shop has also been shortlisted twice for the national “Independent Bookshop of the Year Award”.
Events
Our literary (文学的)events provide an opportunity to listen to some great authors. During these relaxed evenings you will have the chance to put questions to the guest and buy signed first editions (版本)at reduced prices.
Ordering
We are happy to order almost any book in print if it is not already available in our shop. You can place orders by telephone, post, email or in person at the bookshop. We can usually make sure books are delivered within 1-3 business days. We will hold the order for you to pick up at the store.
Opening hours
9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday
Contact us
City Books
23 Western Road
Hove BN3 1AF
01273 725306
info@city-books. co. uk
Twitter@CityBooksinHove
1. What do we know about City Books?
| A．It lies in a quiet street | B．It is a small bookshop. |
| C．It is popular with the locals. | D．It is run by the city government. |
| A．Join a reading group. | B．Get free signed books. |
| C．Communicate with authors. | D．Enter a literary competition. |
| A．by post | B．in person |
| C．in less than three days | D．during the daytime any day |
7 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.
·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.
·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?| A．104,944. | B．107,601. | C．About 150,000. | D．About 250,000. |
| A．Michigan Stadium. | B．Beaver Stadium. | C．Ohio Stadium. | D．Kyle Field. |
| A．They host big games. | B．They have become tourist attractions. |
| C．They were built by Americans. | D．They are favored by architects. |
8 . Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. PauPs Cathedral, the London Eye — these are just a few examples of the best of London. If you ever have a chance to tour London, the following are some hotels well worth having a try.
The Savoy
Perfectly located for the shops of Covent Garden and the cinemas of Leicester Square, the Savoy was Marilyn Monroe's London hotel of choice. Book one of the hotel's 267 luxury rooms and fully enjoy either elegant Edwardian design or sleek Art Deco design.
The Savoy, 2 Savoy Court, Strand, London WC2R OEZ, UK; 44 20 7836 4343
Charlotte Street Hotel
Situated in London5 s media neighborhood, this former dental hospital now contains 52 individually designed rooms, with huge, comfortable beds and oak bathrooms, and some rooms have luxuriously high ceilings.
Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, London WIT 1RJ, UK; 44 20 7806 2000
The Arosfa
This reasonably priced townhouse hotel was once the Bloomsbury home of artist John Everett Millais. Ifs close to the British Museum and the shops of Oxford Street. Wi-Fi is available, and full English breakfast is included. The Arosfa has only 15 rooms, so book early.
The Arosfa, 83 Gower St, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 6HJ, UK; 44 20 7636 2115
The Hoxton
The Hoxton is a hit with budget travelers. In the middle of the capitalJ s most active nightlife area, it could not be better located for the party crowd. The Hoxton has been a big hit since it opened in 2006. The hotePs 210 rooms have wood floors, large mirrors and industrial details.
The Hoxton, Shoreditch, 81 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU England; 44 20 7550 1000
1. What does The Savoy have to attract guests?| A．Movie theaters. | B．Fine designs. |
| C．Art galleries. | D．English breakfast. |
| A．The Savoy. | B．Charlotte Street Hotel. |
| C．The Arosfa. | D．The Hoxton. |
| A．Shoppers. | B．Celebrities. |
| C．Budget agents. | D．Party lovers. |
